Chapter - 5 Initial Startup / 5.2 Preparing the Instrument after Installation
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Checking (Validating) the
Instrument
Although the P3000 is calibrated ex works, the
instrument's accuracy should always be checked after
transport.
The instrument check is carried out as follows:
Set the instrument parameters
Measure the blank
Measure the quartz standard or a standard solution
of known concentration.
If the results show a significant deviation from the
nominal values of the quartz standards or the test
standards, the measurement range must be re-
calibrated.
Setting the Instrument
Parameters
The instrument's default settings are as follows:
Scale = °
Polarimeter tube = 100.0 mm
Temperature °C
If desired, these settings can be changed as follows.
Open the settings menu with .
Select the
with the buttons
and
and press .