Agilent 4500 Dialpath Ftir - Agilent Technologies 4500 Series Operation Manual

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Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR

The Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR instrument is provided with a
dedicated sampling interface (the DialPath), which is based on the
same technology as the TumblIR accessory. The DialPath uses the
TumblIR's patented liquid transmission sampling accessory, designed
and manufactured exclusively by Agilent, to optimize the analysis of
many liquid, paste or gel samples. When compared to traditional
liquid cells for general analytical laboratories, the DialPath makes it
much easier to prepare, load, analyze and clean the sample, while
giving the user the flexibility of choosing from three factory-set
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The DialPath operates in two modes: sample loading/cleaning, and
sample analysis.
In the sample loading and cleaning mode, the DialPath is rotated so
the accessory window is facing up (see Figure 10). It is in this
position that the sample mounting area can be easily accessed for
loading the sample into place and cleaning the sampling surfaces
before the next sample is analyzed.
Agilent 4500 Series FTIR Operation Manual
For detailed software instructions for measuring a sample, refer
to the MicroLab Software Operation Manual.
After completing the sample measurement, immediately clean the
sample from the accessory using the instructions provided above.
It is important to make sure both the sample mounting window
and the sample press tip (for single reflection only) are free of
any residue from the previous sample.
For detailed software instructions on reviewing results and
handling sample data, refer to the MicroLab Software Operation
Manual.
Analyzing Samples
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