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PerkinElmer Frontier IR User Manual

PerkinElmer Frontier IR
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FRONTIER IR DUAL-RANGE SYSTEMS
User’s Guide
MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY

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PerkinElmer Frontier IR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPerkinElmer
ModelFrontier IR
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings and Safety Information

Safety Summary

Summarizes essential safety precautions for instrument operation.

General Safety

Details general safety requirements and operating conditions for the instrument.

Location and Ventilation

Guidelines for instrument placement and proper ventilation for cooling and gas dispersion.

Electrical Safety

Safety procedures for electrical connections and internal components.

Laser Safety Regulations

Details laser safety standards and precautions for the instrument.

An Overview of the Frontier IR Dual-Range Spectrometers

A Guided Tour of the Frontier IR Dual-Range Spectrometers

Overview of instrument features and configurations for MIR, NIR, and FIR.

Configuration Changes

How to change instrument configurations like range, source, detector, and beamsplitter.

Top Panel Controls

Explanation of the instrument's display and Go button.

The Sample Compartment

Description of the sample compartment, its lid, baseplate, and window precautions.

Accessories for the Frontier IR Spectrometer

List of various sampling accessories for MIR, NIR, and FIR ranges.

Unpacking and Installation

Requirements

General requirements for instrument setup, including electrical and environmental factors.

Unpacking the Spectrometer

Safe unpacking procedures for the instrument and its components.

Connecting the Spectrometer

Guidance on connecting the spectrometer to a PC and electrical supply.

Installing the Instrument in the Software

Steps to install software and set up the instrument using the Install Wizard.

Using the Spectrometer with Spectrum

Basics of Software Control

Fundamental control operations using Spectrum software, including starting the application.

Scanning Samples

Procedures for collecting sample spectra, including setting parameters and background scans.

Changing the Instrument Range

How to switch between MIR, NIR, and FIR ranges using Spectrum software.

Atmospheric (CO2/H2O) Suppression

Feature for correcting atmospheric effects in spectra using advanced routines.

AVI Correction

Explanation of Absolute Virtual Instrument correction for calibration and lineshape.

Quality Checks

Tool for assessing spectral data quality and suggesting improvements.

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Spectrometer

Instructions for cleaning the instrument's exterior and display.

Moving the Spectrometer

Procedures and safety precautions for moving the instrument.

Replacing Sample Compartment Windows

Steps to change sample compartment windows for MIR and FIR ranges.

Changing the Desiccant

Procedure for changing instrument desiccant and setting the replacement interval.

Purging the Spectrometer

Procedure for purging the spectrometer with dry air or nitrogen for maintenance.

Cooling the MCT Detector

Procedure for cooling the MCT detector with liquid nitrogen.

Advanced Maintenance

Opening the Main Cover

Safely opening the instrument's main cover for performing maintenance tasks.

Replacing a Source

Procedure for replacing the instrument's source, including cooling precautions.

Installing Filters in the Filter Wheel

Guides on installing or replacing filters into the instrument's filter wheel.

Replacing the Laser and Power Supply

Procedure for replacing the laser and its associated power supply unit.

Appendices

Appendix 1: Changing the Sample Area Accessory

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing sample area accessories.

Appendix 2: Instrument Self-Checks

Description of the instrument's self-check sequence and initialization messages.

Appendix 3: Instrument Performance Validation

Methods for validating instrument performance using reference samples and software.

Appendix 4: Decontamination and Cleaning

Guidance on decontaminating and cleaning the instrument before service or return.

Appendix 5: WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal instructions for compliance.

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