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horiba FluoroMax-P User Manual

horiba FluoroMax-P
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FluoroMax-3 v. 3.1 (3 Mar 2006)
i
FluoroMax
®
-3 & FluoroMax
®
-P
with FluorEssence™
Operation Manual
http://www.jobinyvon.com
Rev. 3.1
USA:
HORIBA Jobin Yvon Inc., 3880 Park Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820-3012, Toll-Free:
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,
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HORIBA Ltd., JY Optical Sales Dept, Higashi-Kanda, Daiji Building, 1-7-8 Higashi-Kanda
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0031, Tel: +81 (0) 3 3861 8231, www.jyhoriba.jp
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Italy:
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(All HORIBA Jobin Yvon companies were formerly known as Jobin Yvon)

Table of Contents

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horiba FluoroMax-P Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeFluorescence Spectrophotometer
Excitation SourceXenon Lamp
DetectorPMT (Photomultiplier Tube)
Spectral Resolution1 nm
Sample CompartmentStandard cuvette holder; optional accessories available

Summary

0: Introduction

About the FluoroMax®-3 and FluoroMax®-P

Overview of the spectrofluorometer systems and their components.

Safety summary

General safety precautions to be observed during instrument operation.

Risks of ultraviolet exposure

Detailed information on hazards associated with UV light exposure.

Additional risks of xenon lamps

Hazards and precautions related to the use of xenon lamps.

1: Requirements & Installation

Safety-training requirements

Essential safety training and understanding for instrument users.

Unpacking and Installation

Procedures for safely unpacking and setting up the spectrofluorometer system.

Unpack and set up the FluoroMax®

Step-by-step guide for removing the instrument from its packaging and initial setup.

Set up the computer

Instructions for configuring the host computer system for instrument control.

Connect the FluoroMax® to the computer

Steps for establishing the communication link between the instrument and the PC.

Install the FluorEssence™ software

Instructions for installing the primary control and data acquisition software.

2: System Description

Basic theory of operation

Explanation of how the spectrofluorometer measures fluorescence.

Computer system and software (not on diagram)

Information about the host computer and FluorEssence software essential for operation.

3: System Operation

Turning on the system

Step-by-step procedure for powering on the instrument and associated components.

Checking system performance

Routine checks to verify instrument calibration, repeatability, and throughput.

Excitation calibration check

Procedure to verify and adjust the excitation monochromator's wavelength calibration.

Emission calibration check

Procedure to verify and adjust the emission monochromator's wavelength calibration.

4: Data Acquisition

Experiment Menu button

How to select and configure different types of spectral acquisition experiments.

Running an unknown sample

Method for determining optimal excitation and emission wavelengths for new samples.

5: Optimizing Data

Running a scan on a sample

Procedures and precautions for acquiring spectral data from a sample.

Improving the signal-to-noise ratio

Techniques to enhance data quality by increasing the signal-to-noise ratio.

Determining the optimum integration time

Method for selecting the appropriate integration time for data acquisition.

Using the appropriate wavelength increment

How to choose wavelength increments for spectral scans to balance resolution and time.

Selecting the appropriate bandpass

How to adjust slit widths to control spectral resolution and signal intensity.

Correcting data

Methods for applying correction factors to compensate for instrumental responses.

During acquisition

Ensuring the instrument configuration includes appropriate correction files before data acquisition.

After acquisition

Applying correction factors to acquired data using mathematical operations.

6: Maintenance

Lamp replacement

Procedures and precautions for replacing the xenon lamp.

Hazards

Safety warnings and precautions related to instrument maintenance procedures.

Changing the lamp

Detailed steps for safely removing and replacing the instrument's lamp.

Adjusting the new xenon lamp

Procedures for optimizing the new lamp's position for maximum signal output.

Adjust the xenon lamp’s position

Detailed steps and adjustments for optimizing the lamp's position.

7: Troubleshooting

Light is not reaching the sample

Potential causes and solutions for issues with light delivery to the sample.

Signal intensity is low

Troubleshooting steps for low signal output from the instrument.

No change in signal intensity

Possible causes and remedies when signal intensity remains constant unexpectedly.

No signal. Erratic signal.

Troubleshooting steps for situations with no signal or unstable, erratic readings.

Communication problems between computer and instrument

Solutions for connectivity issues between the host PC and the spectrofluorometer.

Hardware Init. error appears

Troubleshooting steps for hardware initialization errors.

Sample turret is not operating

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the sample turret's functionality.

FluoroMax®-P resets itself in phosphorimeter mode

Troubleshooting steps for unexpected resets in phosphorimeter mode.

“Data file does not exist” or “file read error” message appears

Solutions for errors related to accessing or reading data files.

Checking the FluoroMax®’s BIOS

Procedure to check and configure the system's BIOS settings.

Using diagnostic spectra

How to interpret spectral data for system diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Lamp scan

Using lamp scans to verify system integrity and check parameters.

Water Raman spectra

Using water Raman scans to identify calibration or accessory problems.

Further assistance...

Steps to take and information to provide when contacting technical support.

8: Producing Correction Factors

Generating emission correction factors

Process for creating or updating emission correction factor files.

Calculating emission correction factors

Detailed steps for calculating emission correction factors using irradiance data.

Calculating excitation correction factors

Procedure for calculating excitation correction factors using rhodamine-B.

Using correction-factor files

How to configure the software to apply acquired correction factors.

9: FluoroMax®-P Phosphorimeter Operation

Theory of operation

Explanation of the principles behind phosphorescence measurements.

Phosphorimeter parameters

Key parameters governing phosphorimeter experiment setup and data acquisition.

Phosphorescence decay curve

How to generate and analyze phosphorescence decay curves.

10: Automated Polarizers

11: Technical Specifications

12: Components & Accessories

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