Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 LS User Manual page 20

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Operating the Instrument
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Note
• Use only 99% or higher grade hexadecane for the calibration check.
• Hexadecane solidifies below 18 °C (64 °F). Let it warm to room temperature (or
apply gentle heat) to liquefy before use with the analyzer.
• Do not sample hexadecane directly from its original container. Pour into a clean,
labeled container and use that container for the calibration checks.
 To run the Calibration Check 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 Calibration Check.
Figure 13. Diagnostics category in qPro Operator software
Diagnostics category
The workflow shows its historical results.
3. Make sure the sampling arm is closed and click continue.
4. Make sure Run a new calibration check is selected and click continue to start the
workflow.
and dry.
Calibration Check workflow
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