Chapter 5 Performing the Background Calibration and Optical Calibration
Performing the Optical Calibration for the 7500/7500 Fast System
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Analyzing the Optical Calibration Data
1. In the SDS software, click (or select AnalysisExtract).
The software extracts the optical calibration, then displays a message indicating the
extraction is complete.
2. Click .
3. In the SDS software, select FileClose.
Unloading the
Plate
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. During instrument operation, the
sample block can be heated to 100 °C. Before performing the following procedure, be
sure to wait until the sample block reaches room temperature.
1. Remove the ROI calibration plate:
a. Press the tray to open it.
b. Remove the ROI calibration plate.
c. Press the tray to move it into the instrument.
2. Place the ROI calibration
plate inside its packaging
sleeve, then return it to the
spectral calibration kit in
the freezer.
IMPORTANT! Do not discard the ROI calibration plate. If you store the plate in its
original packaging sleeve, you can use the plate up to three times after you open it.
Continue with “Performing the Pure Dye Calibration” on page 67.
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