6-cell changer, thermostatted
3. Thread the cable of the magnetic stirrer under the rear carrying rails and push it
through between the two plastic foam strips in the recess in the sample
compartment. In doing so, take care that the cover of the sample compartment is not
hindered by projecting plastic foam when closing the cover and make sure it closes
light-tight.
4. Thread the cable through underneath the cover of the sample compartment. Make
sure the cable is not squeezed when the cover is closed.
5. Connect the ribbon cable to the power supply (Fig. 10-3 / 7) by means of the
adapter (Fig. 10-3 / 5).
6. With the clamping lever pointing to the back, place the 6-cell changer onto the front
carrying rails. Push the 6-cell changer to the right-hand sample compartment wall as
far as it will go. Clamp it to the carrying rails by throwing the clamping lever to the
left.
7. Thread the interface cable through underneath the rear carrying rails and connect
ists plug to the left connector in the back wall of the sample compartment.
Adjustment of the cell changer
The cell changer can be adjusted computer-controlled to optimally position the cells in
the beam.
Adjustment is necessary
• At the first use of the cell changer
• After wavelength calibration
• After relocation of the SPECORD
®
• When working with microcells.
1. Install the empty cell changer in the sample compartment.
2. On the Accessories tab, activate the 6cell-changer option.
3. If you intend to use standard cells (1cm x 1cm) or semi-microcells for the following
analyses, perform the adjustment without any cells being inserted.
If you intend to use microcells in the analyses, insert a microcell filled with water in
every of the six positions.
4. Start automatic adjustment by a click on the [Adjustment] button.
10.4 Operation
10.4.1 Settings in Measurement Parameters window
The cell changer is controlled via WinASPECT
®
software. In the device driver dialog
box (menu command: Measurement / Set Parameters), choose the 6-cell changer
option on the Accessories tab.
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Analytik Jena AG