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Introduction
About This Document
Setting Up the Instrument
Before Using the Spectrophotometer
About This Document
Organization
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Evolution 200 Series User Guide
• Fixed, to measure the light passing through the sample at one or more wavelengths.
• Scan, to measure the light that passes through the sample over a range of wavelengths.
• Quant, to set up and perform quantitative analyses of sample data.
• Rate, to make time-based kinetics measurements.
The Evolution 260 Bio systems also have operating modes for the common life science
applications, including Nucleic Acid and Protein A280. See
more information.
The spectrophotometer can be run from the optional touchscreen (Local Control) or from a
Windows®-compatible computer connected to the instrument (Computer Control). Local
Control instruments include an embedded computer preloaded with software. Computer
Control instruments must be connected to an external computer with the proper software
installed. All instruments include a keypad.
For instructions to set up a Computer Control or Local Control spectrophotometer and
perform basic operations using the keypad, see
The spectrophotometer contains precise optical components. Handle it carefully. Before using
the system, review the
Site Preparation and Safety
Contents
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Organization
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Conventions
This document has the following main sections:
Section
Introduction
Evolution 200 Series
Spectrophotometers
Using the
information and
Description
Overview of the instrument and this document plus
information about registering your instrument, contacting us,
and the system warranty.
Complete instructions for using and maintaining the
instrument.
Life Science Applications
Spectrophotometer.
Operating
Precautions.
Thermo Scientific
for