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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Laser Voltage Is Out of Specification
Source Voltage Is Out of Specification
Power Supply Voltages Are Out of Tolerance
Humidity Is Too High
Laser Temperature Is Out of Specification
Interferometer Temperature Is Out of Specification
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Nicolet iS5N Spectrometer User Guide
1. Remove any accessories or samples from the sample compartment.
2. Choose Experiment Setup > Diagnostic > Align and wait for spectrometer alignment to
complete.
3. Contact Technical Support for assistance; see
1. Make sure the source holder is properly seated in the instrument.
2. Replace the source. See
3. Contact Technical Support for assistance; see
1. Choose Experiment Setup > Diagnostic and click the Power icon. Check that the
current value for +12 Volt is within specifications. If it is out of the specified range,
replace the power supply.
2. If other values on the Power diagnostic screen are out of their specified ranges, contact
Technical Support for assistance; see
1. If the instrument is equipped with an optional purge kit, check that the purge gas flow is
set properly; see
Setting Purge Gas Controls
2. Check the humidity indicator and replace the desiccant and indicator; see
Desiccant
for instructions.
1. Make sure the room temperature is between 15 °C and 35 °C (between 60 °F and 95 °F),
and allow the instrument adequate time to stabilize.
2. Contact Technical Support for assistance; see
1. Make sure the room temperature is between 15 °C and 35 °C (between 60 °F and 95 °F),
and allow the instrument adequate time to stabilize.
2. Contact Technical Support for assistance; see
Contacting
Replacing the
Source.
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for details.
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