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- Page 1 Arometrix FRACTION FINDER USER MANUAL YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE WARNING: NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Section 3: Unpacking and Inspecting Section 4: Installation Section 5: Understanding the Interface Section 6: General Procedure for Short-Path Distillation Section 7: Issues Section 8: Software Update Instructions Section 9: Optical Measurement Section 10: Appendix Section 11: Terms and Conditions Arometrix, Inc. Sales@arometrix.com arometrix.com/resources... -
Page 3: Section 1: Overview
Cannabinoids. It is Arometrix’s goal to amass enough spectral data from the FRACTION FINDER to eventually be able to determine quantitative purity in the future. The FRACTION FINDER cannot replace good laboratory practice and experience. The FRACTION FINDER’s data, in combination with temperature, vacuum, good laboratory practice, and experience will help technicians further perfect their craft. -
Page 4: Section 4: Installation
The equipment should be in a clean, dry environment for the best results. Care should be taken to avoid any spillage. The Arometrix system was designed initially for short path distillation. Thus, the installation instructions in this standard user manual focuses on how to operate the system for this specific application. If you are using the system for another application, refer to our Application Notes on arometrix.com/resources. -
Page 5: Section 5: Understanding The Interface
Important Note: The peak at 360-390nm is an internal excitation/reference peak (not a process indicator); tap the small circle on the top-left corner of the graph to remove this peak Understanding the Graph (X-Y Axis) Arometrix, Inc. Sales@arometrix.com arometrix.com/resources... - Page 6 (Note: These are AU as in Arbitrary Units; this is not quantification of potency.) Setup Screen Tutorial List of buttons: A. Display: Toggles between the two viewing options (Spectrum View & Wavelength View) Arometrix, Inc. Sales@arometrix.com arometrix.com/resources...
- Page 7 These correspond with the Region 1, Region 2, and Region 3 that are shown on the plots. When you press one of these, you will see a Wavelength range. These will come preset with manufacturer’s defaults; however, you can edit the From and To how you see fit. See below. Arometrix, Inc. Sales@arometrix.com arometrix.com/resources...
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Page 8: Section 6: General Procedure For Short-Path Distillation
Set Scans to Average This sets how many optical readings the sensor takes before plotting and displaying a result. More readings that are averaged imply less noise, but less information. Arometrix recommends that you select 5. Clock Settings This should be set during initial acquisition. Set the Date Settings and the Time Settings. Then, Submit. - Page 9 Overview 1) Set Up Distillation System and Install Fraction Finder Equipment (as detailed in Section 4) 2) Set Integration Time to Auto 3) Set Scans to Average to 5 4) Identify Transition from Heads to Main Body 5) Perform Flask Transfer & Let Distillation System Equilibrate 6) Identify Transition from Main Body to Tails 7) Perform Flask Transfer &...
- Page 10 The wavelength region for “Fool’s Gold” is 405 nm – 435 nm. The waveform for “Fool’s Gold” is sharp. Refer to our Chemical Cheat Sheet for more information on this. For the actual Heads to Main Body Transition, there are two separate methods for identifying this: Arometrix, Inc. Sales@arometrix.com arometrix.com/resources...
- Page 11 It is advised that the Heads be allowed to distill for ~10 minutes before performing a flask to ensure that no solvents contaminate the Main Body. b. There is no need to turn off or hit the clear button on the FRACTION FINDER, unless you want to.
- Page 12 Option B - Wavelength View: This view will show that there is a sharp increase in the value of the wavelength plot. An example plot is shown below. This view is recommended for this change, as well. Arometrix, Inc. Sales@arometrix.com...
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Page 13: Section 7: Issues
1) If the signal is an abnormally low signal, a few things should be checked: a. Ensure that the alignment of the FRACTION FINDER sensor is correct. This can be done by trying to align the screw in the “light shield” and the top of the light shield with the cooling water port of the condenser;... - Page 14 Try identifying and using a new source of power to power the Fraction Finder monitor d. If none of the above seem to be the origin of the problem, please take a photo of both your spectrum plot and your wavelength plot and email brains@arometrix.com.
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Page 15: Section 8: Software Update Instructions
These are field-updatable. If you own a FRACTION FINDER, you can download our latest, free Firmware update to your software in the field: Version 1.2.4 - (if you do not already have it). This update will make FRACTION FINDER systems more cohesive and user-friendly. -
Page 16: Section 11: Terms And Conditions
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION: The Arometrix product you are purchasing has been designed for a specific use within a set of suitable operating conditions, as set forth in its User Manual, or as indicated otherwise by Arometrix. Any use of the Arometrix Product for any purpose or under any conditions, other than those specified, shall render any limited warranty void, and shall expressly invalidate any liability of Arometrix for damages as a result of such misuse. - Page 17 Arometrix product or service, arising from the failure, use or misuse of a Arometrix product, including, but not limited to, any vacuum system, engine, vehicle, factory, or the like. In the event, a court of law with proper jurisdiction finds Arometrix liable to you for any purpose, you agree and acknowledge Arometrix’s maximum liability shall not exceed the purchase price of one unit of product giving...
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