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- Page 1 NIRMaster™ Operation Manual...
- Page 2 CH-9230 Flawil 1 E-Mail: quality@buchi.com BUCHI reserves the right to make changes to the manual as deemed necessary in the light of experience, especially with respect to structure, illustrations and technical details. This manual is copyrighted. Information from it may neither be reproduced, distributed, or used for competitive purposes, nor made available to third parties.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Büchi Labortechnik AG Table of contents Table of contents About this document...................... 6 Mark-ups and symbols ...................... 6 Trademarks ........................... 6 Connected devices ........................ 6 Safety............................ 7 Proper use .......................... 7 Use other than intended ...................... 7 Staff qualification ........................ 7 Warning notices in this document.................. 8 Warning and directive symbols.................... 8 Residual risks ........................ 9 2.6.1 Glass and acrylic breakage .................. - Page 4 5.2.1 Connect the mains cable .................. 22 Connect the instrument to the PC using the supplied ethernet cable........ 22 Install the BUCHI NIRWare software on the computer............ 22 Setting up the network connection between Computer and instrument ...... 23 Operation.......................... 24 Initializing the instrument ..................... 24...
- Page 5 Büchi Labortechnik AG Table of contents Appendix .......................... 42 10.1 Spare parts and accessories .................... 42 10.1.1 Spare parts ...................... 42 10.1.2 Accessories ...................... 43 Operation Manual NIRMaster™...
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Page 6: About This Document
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG accepts no liability for damage, faults and malfunctions resulting from not following this operation manual. If you have any questions after reading this operation manual: Contact BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Customer Service. https://www.buchi.com/contact Mark-ups and symbols NOTE This symbol draws attention to useful and important information. -
Page 7: Safety
— The staff must comply with the local applicable requirements and regulations for safe and hazard-conscious working practices. — Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the manufacturer (quality@buchi.com). Operation Manual NIRMaster™ 7/46... -
Page 8: Warning Notices In This Document
Büchi Labortechnik AG 2 | Safety BUCHI service technicians Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair measures. Warning notices in this document Warning notices warn you of dangers that can occur when handling the device. -
Page 9: Residual Risks
Büchi Labortechnik AG Safety | 2 Symbol Meaning Magnetic field Unplug device Wear safety goggles Wear protective gloves Heavy weight, lifting requires more than one person Residual risks The instrument has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological advances. Nevertheless, risks to persons, property or the environment can arise if the instrument is used incorrectly. -
Page 10: Modifications
Unauthorized modifications can effect safety and lead to accidents. Use only genuine BUCHI accessories, spare parts and consumables. Carry out technical changes only with prior written approval from BUCHI. Only allow changes to be made by BUCHI service technicians. BUCHI accepts no liability for damage, faults and malfunctions resulting from unauthorized modifications. -
Page 11: Product Description
Büchi Labortechnik AG Product description | 3 Product description Description of function The instrument is a benchtop Fourier Transformation Near Infrared spectrometer (FT-NIR) to identify and quantify analytes of interest. It generates an invisible near infrared interferogram beam which interacts with the mole- cules of a sample, generating a characteristic feedback. -
Page 12: Effective Nir Light Path
Büchi Labortechnik AG 3 | Product description LASER – 633 nm Spare lamp 3.1.1 Effective NIR light path Number Explanation NIR light source assembly with spare lamp and motorized parabolic re- flector First polarizer Comparator (double refracting block) Stationary double refracting wedge Moving double refracting wedge Second polarizer Sample... -
Page 13: Measurement Modes
— NIRWare Security Designer to define users and user groups according to custom security policies. — The BUCHI Database Manager is used for any database operations. Optional:. — NIRWare LIMS to import and export sample information and measurement data. -
Page 14: Transflectance Mode
Büchi Labortechnik AG 3 | Product description 3.2.2 Transflectance mode Translucent and opaque liquids can be analyzed via transflectance mode. The light penetrates the liquid, is diffusely re- flected by the reference plate and passes through the sample a second time. The transflected rays contain the spectral in- formation of the sample. -
Page 15: Type Plate
Büchi Labortechnik AG Product description | 3 Type plate The type plate identifies the instrument. The type plate is located at the rear of the instrument. Fig. 2: Type plate Symbol for "electronics recycling" Initial product code Approvals Symbol for "Do not dispose of as household waste"... -
Page 16: Ambient Conditions
Büchi Labortechnik AG 3 | Product description Specification NIRMaster™ Essential Signal-to-noise ratio 10000 (peak-to-peak noise of a linear corrected base- line between 5600−6000 cm-1) Number of scans/sec. 2 - 4 Illumination spot diameter 9 mm Analog digital converter 24 bit Lamp type Tungsten-halogen Average life... -
Page 17: Installation Site
Büchi Labortechnik AG Product description | 3 Component Material of construction External reference Aluminum, glass inlay, PTFE inlay Transflectance adapter Stainless steel 1.4435 Detector InGaAs Magnets NdFeB 3.6.4 Installation site — The installation site allows that the power supply can be disconnected at any time in an emergency. -
Page 18: Transport And Storage
Büchi Labortechnik AG 4 | Transport and storage Transport and storage Transport NOTICE Risk of breakage due to incorrect transportation Make sure that all parts of the device are safely packed in such a way as to prevent breakage, ideally in the original box. Avoid sharp movements during transit. -
Page 19: Lock / Unlock The Transportation Lock
Büchi Labortechnik AG Transport and storage | 4 Lock / unlock the transportation lock NOTICE Risk of instrument damage at use with engaged transportation lock. Disengage the transportation lock prior use. Switch off the instrument. Unplug the power cord. Unlock the housing. Lift off the top cover. - Page 20 Büchi Labortechnik AG 4 | Transport and storage Locked Locked Close the top cover. Lock all four latches. Plug in the power cord. Switch on the instrument. 20/46 Operation Manual NIRMaster™...
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Page 21: Installation
Risk of instrument damage because of not suitable power supply cables. Not suitable power supply cables can cause bad performance or an instrument damage Use only BUCHI power supply cables. Precondition: R The electrical installation is as specified on the type plate. -
Page 22: Connect The Mains Cable
Install the BUCHI NIRWare software on the computer Install the BUCHI NIRWare software on the computer Install BUCHI NIRWare software suite following the instruction in Chapter 4 “Software Installation” of the NIRWare Quick Guide. Note! Activate the relevant licences for software and any pre-calibrations that are required. -
Page 23: Setting Up The Network Connection Between Computer And Instrument
Büchi Labortechnik AG Installation | 5 Setting up the network connection between Computer and instrument Start the computer, and open the dialog box Ethernet Properties Highlight the option [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4)] from the list. Click the button [Properties]. ð... -
Page 24: Operation
Büchi Labortechnik AG 6 | Operation Operation Initializing the instrument To start the instrument press the green power button on the left side of the instrument for 1 – 3 seconds. ð The indicator light at the housing front will light up yellow, to indicate the bootup process. -
Page 25: Nir Linearity Test
Büchi Labortechnik AG Operation | 6 Mind the ambient temperature data as listed in Chapter 3.6.2 "Ambient conditions", page 16 Precondition: R If temperature is too low: Let system warm up sufficiently. Precondition: R If temperature is too high: Clean filters and provide sufficient airflow. 6.2.2 NIR linearity test The linearity of the NIR detector is tested by presenting five filters with known... -
Page 26: Performing A Reference Measurement
Büchi Labortechnik AG 6 | Operation The internal referencing is used to minimize the need for external referencing and user interaction. The interval between two tests can be set via the NIRWare Application Designer. 6.3.3 Performing a reference measurement NOTE For proper device calibration, the external reference or the transflectance adapter must be placed plane on top of the sample window. - Page 27 Büchi Labortechnik AG Operation | 6 External reference positioning with installed spinner: External reference positioning for XL addon (without spinner): For proper device calibration, the external reference must be placed plane on top of the sample window of the instrument. It is not necessary to remove the spinner. In case the spinner is installed, turn the external reference until it fits perfectly.
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Page 28: How To Perform A Measurement
Büchi Labortechnik AG 6 | Operation When the measurement is done (3), the user will be requested to remove the external reference. Press the ‘Checkmark’ button to finish the procedure. Frequency of reference measurement An additional external reference measurement is mandatory: —... -
Page 29: Shutting Down The Instrument
Büchi Labortechnik AG Operation | 6 Shutting down the instrument Close the NIRWare program on the separate PC. Press the ON / OFF button on the left side of the instrument for 1 – 3 seconds to switch it off. Operation Manual NIRMaster™... -
Page 30: Cleaning And Servicing
2 When defective, latest ev- ery 20'000 hours 7.13 Extended system service and testing 1 - User; 2 - BUCHI service technicians Cleaning the housing NOTE Avoid scratches on optical surfaces due to cleaning. Scratches can influence the measurement precision. -
Page 31: How To Lift Off The Top Cover
Büchi Labortechnik AG Cleaning and servicing | 7 In addition, use surface disinfectant wipes in combination with similar disinfectant spray on alcohol basis. Clean the sample window on top of the instrument. Use an antimicrobial wipe. Avoid fingerprints on any optical surface. For coated optical surfaces, use abrasion-resistant precision cloths. - Page 32 Büchi Labortechnik AG 7 | Cleaning and servicing Switch off the instrument. Disconnect the external power supply. Clean the housing i.e. remove any dust between the upper and lower cover. Lift the four black dust flaps (1) two at each side of the instrument. ð...
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Page 33: Exchanging The Outer Filters
Büchi Labortechnik AG Cleaning and servicing | 7 Exchanging the outer filters Pull off the filter frames located at the bottom. NOTICE! Do not tilt the instrument. The access is possible from the side. Operation Manual NIRMaster™ 33/46... -
Page 34: Exchanging The Inner Filters
Büchi Labortechnik AG 7 | Cleaning and servicing Take out each filter pad. Insert new filter pads. Reassemble the filter frames. Make sure the ventilation slots of the filter frames show into opposite direction to avoid a shortcut of the cooling airflow. Exchanging the inner filters Lift off the top cover. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Spinner
Replacement is recommended by a service person. Cleaning the add-ons and the custom sample vessels All BUCHI add-ons can be rinsed and cleaned with disinfectants on alcohol basis. NOTICE! Spray-disinfection should be used in addition to surface disinfection with wipes only. -
Page 36: Exchanging The Lamp
Büchi Labortechnik AG 7 | Cleaning and servicing Fuse triggered Fuse ok Precondition: R The primary fuses are located inside the instrument next to the interferometer power supply socket. Switch off the instrument. To get access to the resettable fuses, lift off the top cover as described in Chapter 7.3 "How to lift off the top cover", page 31. -
Page 37: Resetting The Lamp Lifetime Counter
To correctly monitor the lamp lifetime the software hour counter has to be reset after each lamp replacement. See chapter 7.8.4. of the NIRWare Operation Manual. 7.12 Exchanging the laser unit NOTE A BUCHI service technician is required to replace the LASER unit. Operation Manual NIRMaster™ 37/46... -
Page 38: Extended System Service And Testing
Over its lifetime, the intensity of the laser light will decrease. It is continuously monitored by a sensor to be sure levels are above a certain threshold. 7.13 Extended system service and testing Contact for the annual extended service and testing. BUCHI customer service 38/46 Operation Manual NIRMaster™... -
Page 39: Help With Faults
See Chapter 10.1.2 "Accessories", page 43 Malfunctions or errors which are not listed in the table are to be corrected by a BUCHI technical engineer. In this case please refer to your local BUCHI customer service agent. Enhanced system diagnose (NADIA) Additional tests to the SST can be run via the NIRWare Automatic Diagnose (NADIA) tool. -
Page 40: Reference Measurement Fails
Büchi Labortechnik AG 8 | Help with faults Reference measurement fails When the deviation between the stored reference spectrum is out of limit, the reference measurement will fail. A dialog will show both curves and give details of the measurement result. Possible reasons for a reference measurement to fail: —... -
Page 41: Taking Out Of Service And Disposal
When disposing, observe the disposal regulations of the materials used. Materials used see Chapter 3.6 "Technical data", page 15. Returning the instrument Before returning the instrument, contact the BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Service Department. https://www.buchi.com/contact Operation Manual NIRMaster™ 41/46... - Page 42 Appendix 10.1 Spare parts and accessories Use only genuine BUCHI consumables and spare parts in order to ensure correct, safe and reliable operation of the system. NOTE Any modifications of spare parts or assemblies are only allowed with the prior written permission of BUCHI.
- Page 43 Büchi Labortechnik AG Appendix | 10 Order no. Image Set round cord 10 pcs 11056667 Spinner (inlay-) ring 11056772 Replacement Window HPSC 046246 Primary lamp module N560-001 Adapter plate for gold cell 11056793 For both High Performance Transflectance Cells 11056994 or 11056995.
- Page 44 Büchi Labortechnik AG 10 | Appendix Order no. Image Robust cup 11055058 Glass petri dishes 10 pcs. (up view) 11072073 Not suitable for use with Transflectance Cover Transflectance cover 0.3 mm 041636 Not suitable for use with robust cup Transflectance cover for robust cup 11055998 Pressing Stamp 11057584...
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