Instrument Performance Tests - Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 LS User Manual

Instrument Performance Tests

Daily Performance Test
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Two workflows are provided to verify instrument performance:
• Daily Performance Test, makes several measurements to verify instrument operation.
• Calibration Check, uses hexadecane to verify wavelength accuracy and sample pathlength.
The performance tests start by verifying that the sample windows are clean. See
Sample Windows" for detailed instructions.
The Daily Performance Test workflow makes several measurements to verify instrument
operation. No special materials are required. We recommend that you run the Daily
Performance Test workflow at least once each day before you analyze your first sample. The
test can be run more often as needed to satisfy your company's internal protocols.
Before you run the Daily Performance Test, the instrument should be
6 hours and the qPro Operator software should be running. The sampling arm should be
closed.
To continue from one screen to the next in the workflow, click the
 To run the Daily Performance Test workflow
1. Make sure the sample windows are clean
2. From the qPro Operator main screen, click the Diagnostics category in the left pane and
then click Daily Performance Test.
Figure 11. Diagnostics category in qPro Operator software
Diagnostics category
and dry.
Daily Performance Test workflow
2
Operating the Instrument
"Cleaning the
powered on for 4 to
button.
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