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AKTA design UV-900 User Manual

AKTA design UV-900
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User Manual
18-1120-05
Monitor UV-900
18-1120-05_AB.qxd 1998-10-22 18:01 Sida 1 (1,1)
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AKTA design UV-900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Spectral Bandwidth5 nm
Data Acquisition RateUp to 100 Hz
Wavelength Accuracy± 1 nm
Temperature Range4 - 40 °C
Weight5 kg
InterfaceEthernet
Path Length10 mm (standard), other path lengths available
Flow Cell Volume8 µL
Flow Rate Range0.001 - 100 mL/min
Power Requirements100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz

Summary

Introduction

General

Overview of the Monitor UV-900's features and capabilities for liquid chromatography.

Safety

Critical safety warnings and precautions for operating the Monitor UV-900, including electrical and UV hazards.

Installation

Unpacking

Instructions for unpacking the instrument and checking for shipping damage.

General precautions

Guidelines for optimal placement and environmental conditions for instrument installation.

Installing the flow cell

Step-by-step guide for correctly fitting the flow cell into the instrument.

Connecting electrical signal cables

Procedures for connecting signal output cables to external devices like recorders.

Connecting to communication link

Instructions for establishing a computer network connection via UniNet cables.

Connecting to supply voltage

Steps for safely connecting the instrument to a grounded mains power socket.

Connecting the tubing

How to connect the fluidic tubing to the flow cell inlet and outlet.

Mounting the cell holder cover

Guidance on attaching the protective cover to the flow cell holder.

Operation

On/off

Procedures for powering the instrument on and off, including the selftest sequence.

Menu selection and settings

How to navigate and select menus and options using the instrument's controls.

Main menu overview

Explanation of the functions available in the main operating menu.

Setting lamp on/off

How to control the UV lamp status for measurement and energy saving.

Reading absorbance values

How to display and interpret absorbance readings at different wavelengths.

Setting wavelength

Procedures for selecting and adjusting measurement wavelengths from 190 to 700 nm.

Autozero

How to set the baseline absorbance to zero for accurate measurements.

Storage and shut-down

Recommended procedures for storing the instrument and flow cell.

Using an external chart recorder

Configuration steps for outputting data to an external chart recorder.

Filtering noise

How to use the moving average filter to reduce signal noise.

Changing flow cell

Guidance on replacing the flow cell for different sensitivity requirements.

Restart after power failure

How the instrument behaves and restarts after an interruption in power supply.

Maintenance

Periodic maintenance

Schedule and actions for routine preventive maintenance of the instrument.

Cleaning-in-place

Procedure for cleaning the flow cell using chemical agents.

Checking the instrument

How to check critical instrument parameters like lamp intensity and runtime.

Cleaning the flow cell and optical fibre connectors

Detailed instructions for cleaning the flow cell and optical fibre interfaces.

Instrument housing

Guidelines for cleaning the exterior of the instrument.

Trouble shooting

General

General advice and information for contacting technical support.

Faults and actions

Common operational faults and their recommended corrective actions.

Error messages

List of instrument error messages and their associated troubleshooting steps.

Description

Instrument

General description of the Monitor UV-900 and its connectors.

Flow cell

Details on the design, materials, and function of the available flow cells.

Monitor principle

Explanation of the UV-absorption monitoring technology used by the instrument.

Menus

Check menu

Details on the instrument's diagnostic and check functions.

Setup menu

Options for configuring instrument settings like language and unit number.

Setting and using the alarm timer

How to configure alarm functions and timers for automated operations.

Service displays

Information on service-related displays and access codes.

Menu overview

A visual map of the instrument's menu structure and navigation paths.

Technical specifications

Accessories and spare parts