14 Agilent 8453 UV-visible Spectroscopy System Operator’s Manual
1 Introduction to Your System
Agilent 8453 Spectrophotometer — Overview
Spectrophotometer Description
Your spectrophotometer is very easy to use. It has a line power indicator, a
status indicator and some push buttons. All electrical connections are made at
the rear of the spectrophotometer.
Front View
The front view of the spectrophotometer is shown in Figure 2. Notice that the
sample compartment is open. Unlike conventional spectrophotometers the
Agilent 8453 does not suffer from ambient false light. The open sample area
makes it easier to access for cuvette handling and to connect tubing to a flow
cell or thermostattable cell holder. The spectrophotometer is shipped with the
standard single-cell holder. Standard and accessory cell holders can be
removed and replaced in seconds with few or no tools.
The line power switch is located at the lower-left part of the
spectrophotometer. Pressing it in turns on the spectrophotometer. It stays
pressed in and shows a green light when the spectrophotometer is turned on.
When the line power switch stands out and the green light is off, the
spectrophotometer is turned off.
Figure 2 Front View of Spectrophotometer
Indicator
Pushbuttons
Line power switch
with green light