SPECORD PLUS Operation
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6 Operation
6.1 Switching the device on and off
WARNING
Risk of short-circuit if liquid is allowed to penetrate the device!
No liquid may get into the openings of the SPECORD PLUS.
¡ Do not place any vessels containing liquids on the device.
¡ Wipe off any spilled liquid immediately.
NOTICE
Keep the ventilation slits clear!
The ventilation slits on the top and bottom sides of the SPECORD PLUS must be kept
clear. These openings must not be obstructed by objects.
Switching the device on
} Install the accessories for the measurement in the sample chamber and switch on
the SPECORD PLUS via the mains switch on the right side of the housing.
The green "Mains voltage on" LED is lit.
} Start ASpect UV by clicking on the desktop icon, or select menu item ASpect UV |
ASpect UV in the windows task bar.
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Enter your
Login
(user name) and
Password
in the login window.
ü ASpect UV starts and connects to the SPECORD PLUS. The monochromator of the
SPECORD PLUS moves and the message "Initialization" is displayed on the moni-
tor. The SPECORD PLUS is now ready to measure.
Note:
If there is no connection to the SPECORD PLUS, check the settings in the
Options
/
Start
/
Start ASpect UV
window. The
Initialize instrument
checkbox must be activated
there. Connect subsequently by selecting menu item
Instrument
|
Initialization
.
NOTICE
Observe the run-in period
The SPECORD PLUS achieves thermal stability after a 2-hour run-in period. Only start
high-precision long-term measurement after the run-in period. Analyses with short du-
rations between reference and sample measurements can be started immediately.
Switching the device off
During the software-assisted shut-down routine, the monochromator of the spectrome-
ter is moved into the original position. The transport lock of the monochromator can be
locked in this position (→ "Removing and fastening the transport locks" 20).
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