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.