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- Page 1 Operational Manual Spectrophotometer Model: SP-830 PLUS Metertech Inc. Version 1.06...
- Page 3 Metertech Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All rights are reserved, including those to reproduce this publication or parts thereof in any form without permission in writing from Metertech Inc.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction ..................Description ................... Components ................. Keyboard and display layout ............Rear panel layout ................. Specifications ................Installation ..................Standard equipment ..............Environmental and electrical conditions ........Installation ..................Operation ..................Powering up the equipment ............10 Absorbance and Transmittance measurements ......Concentration measurement with a factor ........ -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Description The model 830 visible spectrophotometer is a digital microprocessor PLUS controlled instrument, providing photometric absorbance, transmittance and concentration measurements with the wavelength range of 320 to 999 nm. The spectrophotometer has the following unique features: 1. Two-line, 10-large character LCD display 2. -
Page 6: Keyboard And Display Layout
Keyboard and display layout 1. A/T/C button: Switch between absorbance, %transmittance and concentration modes 2. BLANK button: Go to the entered wavelength, and then set the instrument to 100% transmittance, or zero absorbance or zero concentration 3. PRINT button: Send currently displayed data to printer 4. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Layout
Rear panel layout 1. DC fan 2. Power switch 3. DC voltage input 4. Printer port Figure 3: Rear panel layout... -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications _______________________________________________________________ Wavelength 320 ~ 999nm Bandwidth pass Wavelength accuracy +/- 2nm Wavelength repeatability +/- 0.3nm Photometric range -0.300 ~ 3.500Abs Measurement mode A / %T / C Factor 0 ~ 999 Concentration 0 ~ 2999 Photometric accuracy 1.0% or 0.003A(from 0.000 to 2.500A), whichever is greater Stability <... -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION Standard equipment The package contains the item listed below. Unpack the carton and inspect carefully. If any part is damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. Description SP830 spectrophotometer PLUS AC adaptor Power cord Operator’s manual 10mm plastic square cuvette Dust cover Environmental and electrical conditions The instrument has been designed to operate and meet the specifications on... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation 1. Place the spectrophotometer on a solid and level surface in a dry, clean environment. 2. Leave an open space at least 50mm distance from rear panel and side walls to guarantee air flow around the instrument. 3. Connect the female end of power cord into the inlet of AC adapter, and then the outlet plug of AC adapter into the DC input hole on the rear panel of instrument. - Page 11 Figure 4a: Standard sample holder for 10-13 mm cuvettes Figure 4b: 50 mm rectangular cell holder...
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION Powering up the instrument 1. Empty the cell holder and close the cell compartment lid. 2. Power on the 830 spectrophotometer, LCD shows “830+, Metertech” PLUS for 2 seconds. 3. Then “Initialize, Zeroing…” for monochromator and filter wheel initialization. It takes less than one minute to finish optical zero-search. -
Page 13: Concentration Measurement With A Factor
Concentration measurement with a factor 1. Press “A/T/C” to select the concentration mode. 2. Press either “100” or “010” or “001” one time to show current factor “F=XXX”. 3. Then press the above three numerical keys to enter a factor value (0-999). 4. -
Page 14: System Functions
System functions There are three options available in system functions. In order to get into these functions, empty cell holder and press either “100” or “010” or “001” one time at A/T mode (not C mode) to show numerical digit blinking. Then Press “PRINT”... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Routine care Very little maintenance is required to keep the instrument in good working condition. The interior should be kept as dust free as possible and the sample compartment cleaned regularly; wipe off spilt chemicals immediately. WARNING: Do not remove the cover of the instrument. CAUTION: Do not allow moisture to leak into the instrument. - Page 16 WARNING: Do not touch lamps with bare hands. Use glove or cloth to prevent staining of the bulb. WARNING: Pay extreme attention not to touch parts other than those as instructed. 1. Turn off and unplug the instrument. 2. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 10 minutes. 3.
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Page 17: Messages
XXX”. 11. In the lamp house (see figure 5b), loosen the white thumbscrew (#1) and adjust the vertical flange (#2) close to it forward/ backward. The displayed number XXX will vary in accordance with flange movement. Find the largest number and tighten the thumbscrew. 12.
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