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PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700 User Manual

PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700
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TOMIC SPECTROMETRY
Users Guide
AAnalyst 700
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
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PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wavelength Range190 - 900 nm
DetectorPhotomultiplier Tube
MonochromatorEchelle monochromator
TypeAtomic Absorption Spectrometer
Light SourceHollow Cathode Lamps (HCL) or Electrodeless Discharge Lamps (EDL)
Optical SystemDouble-beam
BurnerTitanium burner
Background CorrectionDeuterium background correction
Gas ControlAutomatic gas control
AutomationAutomated wavelength selection
Lamp TypeHollow Cathode Lamps (HCL) or Electrodeless Discharge Lamps (EDL)
DisplayLCD display
Data OutputUSB
Power Requirements100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Information

Safety practices and conventions

Discusses safety conventions and general precautions for instrument use.

Correct use of the instrument

Guidelines for proper operation to ensure safety and optimal performance.

Electrical safety

Critical warnings and procedures related to electrical hazards and safe handling.

Operating conditions

Specifies environmental and operational parameters required for correct instrument function.

Laboratory hygiene

Emphasizes cleanliness and safe practices in the laboratory work area.

Laboratory ventilation

Highlights the necessity of efficient ventilation for removing toxic fumes.

Safe handling of chemicals

Provides essential safety measures for handling hazardous chemicals used with the instrument.

Waste disposal

Outlines procedures for the safe and compliant disposal of waste materials.

UV radiation

Alerts users to potential eye damage from UV radiation emitted by lamps.

High temperatures

Warns about risks associated with high-temperature components like burner heads and furnaces.

Handling compressed gases

Covers safety precautions and best practices for managing compressed gas cylinders.

Safety practices for flame atomization

Details safety interlocks and procedures for using the flame atomization system.

Safety practices for electrothermal atomization

Explains safety interlocks and procedures specific to the graphite furnace system.

Safety practices for FIAS and mercury hydride systems

Outlines safety checks and considerations for using FIAS and mercury hydride accessories.

References for laboratory safety practice

Lists external resources and literature for further information on laboratory safety.

Regulatory information

Details compliance with electrical safety standards like IEC 1010 and EMC.

Symbols used on the instrument

Explains the meaning of various symbols found on the instrument.

Warning Markings on the instrument

Identifies and explains warning labels and markings present on the instrument.

Spectrometer Installation

Before you install the spectrometer

Essential steps and considerations before the service engineer arrives for installation.

Moving and reinstalling the spectrometer

Procedures and precautions for safely moving and reinstalling the spectrometer.

Connecting the burner gases

Instructions for connecting the required gas supplies for burner operation.

Connecting the furnace gases

Guidance on connecting inert and special gases for the furnace system.

To connect the drain system to the burner

Details on connecting the drain system to the burner for proper fluid management.

To install the furnace autosampler

Procedures for installing the furnace autosampler accessory.

Connecting cooling sources

Steps for connecting internal or external cooling systems to the spectrometer.

Electrical connections

Critical instructions for safely connecting the instrument to the power supply.

Preparing the System for Analyses

Switching on the system

Step-by-step guide for powering up the spectrometer and associated instruments.

Installing lamps

Procedures for installing hollow cathode and electrodeless discharge lamps.

Installing sample trays

Instructions for inserting and removing sample trays into the instrument.

Shutting down the system

Safe procedures for powering down the flame and furnace systems and the spectrometer.

Emergency shutdown

Steps to follow for a rapid shutdown of the system in emergency situations.

Spectrometer: System Maintenance

PerkinElmer Service

Information on contacting PerkinElmer service for technical support and maintenance.

Maintenance checklist

A list of routine checks and preventive maintenance tasks for the spectrometer.

Spectrometer maintenance procedures

Detailed steps for performing essential maintenance tasks on the spectrometer.

Changing the air filters

Instructions for replacing air filters to ensure proper cooling of internal components.

Replacing the deuterium lamp

Step-by-step guide for replacing the deuterium lamp assembly.

Maintaining the acetylene supply

Precautions and procedures for managing the acetylene gas supply safely.

Parts and Supplies

Parts provided

List of components and accessories included with the spectrometer system.

Replacement parts

Information on obtaining essential replacement parts for the instrument.

Obtaining supplies, replacement parts, and accessories

Guidance on how to order consumables, spare parts, and additional accessories.

Laboratory Requirements

Introduction

Overview of special requirements for setting up the laboratory environment for the spectrometer.

Operating conditions

Specifies the environmental parameters required for optimal instrument operation.

Space requirements for the spectrometer system

Details the physical dimensions and space needed for the spectrometer and accessories.

Electrical requirements

Specifies the necessary electrical supply, voltage, and current for the instrument.

Gas supply requirements

Outlines the requirements for gas supplies, regulators, and connections.

Burner gases

Details specifications and requirements for acetylene, air, and nitrous oxide burner gases.

Furnace gases

Specifies requirements for inert and special gases used with the graphite furnace.

Cooling the spectrometer system

Information on the internal recirculating cooling system and external cooling options.

Lamps

Information on primary source lamps and their availability.

Computer and printer

Guidance on selecting and connecting a suitable computer and printer.

Spectrometer: System Description

The AAnalyst 700 Spectrometer System

General overview of the spectrometer system, its concept, and features.

The optical system

Description of the double-beam optical path, monochromator, and detector.

Switches and connectors on the spectrometer

Identification and function of switches, ports, and connectors on the spectrometer.

Technical data

Specifications for the spectrometer's principle, monochromator, detector, lamps, and atomizers.

Translations of Warnings

Translations of Warnings

Contains translations of safety conventions and warnings used throughout the guide.

Symbols used on the instrument

Explains the meaning of various symbols found on the instrument.