Specifications
14 Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer User’s Guide
Environmental conditions
For detailed environmental conditions, see the Site Preparation Checklist.
The area should have no drafts, no corrosive fumes and no vibrations.
For
optimum analytical performance
, it is recommended that the ambient
temperature of the laboratory be between
and be held constant to
within
±2 °C throughout the entire working day.
The area should have a dust-free, low humidity atmosphere. Air conditioning is
recommended. The room should be temperature-controlled if your analyses are
particularly sensitive.
Weights and dimensions
Danger to hands and feet
Heavy weight. Always use two people to lift the Cary 3500 UV-Vis engine
and module.
For detailed weight information, see the Site Preparation Checklist.
The workbench should be about 90 cm (36 in) high. Remember to provide space
for the computer, monitor and printer.
To avoid damage through spillage of solutions and samples being analyzed, the
worktops should be covered with a material that is corrosion resistant and
impervious to liquids.
Do not block any ventilation grills present on the computer. Consult the manuals
supplied with your PC, monitor and printer/plotter for their specific ventilation
requirements.
For models with Peltier control you must allow for the circulation of air for cooling.
Allow for 20 cm (8 inches) of space on both sides and approximately 10 cm
(4 inches) in the rear for electrical, gas connections and air flow.