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Malvern Nano Series User Manual

Malvern Nano Series
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Printed in England MRK1378-01
Malvern Instruments Limited
Enigma Business Park
Grovewood Road, Malvern
Worcs, WR14 1XZ, U.K.
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 892456
Fax: +44 (0) 1684 892789
www.malvern.com
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Malvern Nano Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
DetectorAvalanche Photodiode (APD)
Measurement PrincipleDynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
Temperature Range0°C - 90°C
Light Source633 nm
Scattering Angle173° (backscatter)
Sample Volume12 µL - 4 mL
Size Accuracy± 2% of NIST traceable standard
Particle Size Range0.3 nm - 10 μm (model dependent)
Zeta Potential PrecisionTypically ±0.12 μm.cm/V.s on NIST traceable standards

Summary

Site requirements

Environmental conditions

Specifies environmental conditions required for the Zetasizer Nano, including light, heat, and ventilation.

Health and safety

Introduction

Provides essential Health and Safety information for all users of the Zetasizer Nano.

General safety issues

Covers general warnings and site requirements for safe operation of the instrument.

Positioning the Instrument

Safety warnings regarding instrument placement and ventilation.

Temperature warnings

Alerts about potentially hazardous temperatures within the cell area.

Laser safety warnings

Details laser safety classifications and warnings for the Zetasizer Nano.

Electrical safety warnings

Provides warnings and precautions regarding the electrical safety of the instrument.

Power cords and Power safety

Guidelines for safe use of power cords and power supply units.

Power safety information

Information on using extension leads, AC adapters, and uninterruptible power supplies safely.

Maintenance of the instrument

Covers user maintenance procedures for the Zetasizer Nano optical unit.

Sample handling warnings

Comprehensive warnings and precautions for handling samples safely.

System Overview

Rear Panel

Identifies all the connections and components located on the rear panel of the instrument.

Cell area

Details the cell area, its temperature control, and safety warnings.

The Zetasizer software

Explains how the Malvern Zetasizer software controls measurements and processes data.

Connecting the Zetasizer Nano

Guides on how to reconnect the Zetasizer Nano system after moving or changing the computer.

Installing the system

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the Zetasizer Nano instrument and computer.

Installing the software

Instructions for installing the Zetasizer software from the CD.

Power on

Steps to turn on the instrument and start the software for operation.

Performing a quick measurement

Guides through performing an installation test using the Zeta potential transfer standard.

Run the Installation test macro

Steps to run the installation test macro within the Zetasizer software.

Fill the cuvette and/or cell

Instructions on preparing cuvettes or cells for size and zeta potential measurements.

Size test

Detailed steps for performing the size test using a cuvette.

Zeta potential test

Detailed steps for performing the zeta potential test using a folded capillary cell.

The test runs - pass or fail?

Describes how to interpret the results of the installation test, indicating pass or fail.

The test reports whether the system passed or failed

Shows examples of test results indicating success or failure of the system tests.

In case of failure....

Provides troubleshooting steps if the installation test fails.

Appendices

Chemical compatibility

Information on the chemical compatibility of materials in contact with samples.

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