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PerkinElmer Frontier Optica FT-IR User Manual

PerkinElmer Frontier Optica FT-IR
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FRONTIER OPTICA FT-IR
User’s Guide
MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY

Table of Contents

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PerkinElmer Frontier Optica FT-IR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPerkinElmer
ModelFrontier Optica FT-IR
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

About This Manual

Describes the manual's sections and software help.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Explains text formatting, symbols, and terminology.

Notes, Cautions and Warnings

Defines standard formats for special information.

Warnings and Safety Information

Safety Summary

Provides essential safety precautions for routine use of the instrument.

General Safety

Details safety requirements, operating conditions, and instrument safety checks.

Location and Ventilation

Specifies placement requirements for proper operation and cooling.

To Allow for Adequate Cooling

Details minimum clearance requirements around the instrument.

To Allow Nitrogen to Disperse

Discusses ventilation when using nitrogen as a purge gas.

Use of Flammable Solvents and Samples

Warns about explosion risks and handling precautions.

Electrical Safety

Covers power connection, fuses, protective earth, and handling live parts.

Laser Safety Regulations

Describes laser product classification and safety warnings.

Laser Radiation Hazards and Classification

Explains hazards of laser viewing and classification.

Labels

Identifies product identification and other labels on the instrument.

Warning Signs on the Instrument

Explains common hazard symbols used on the instrument.

EMC Compliance

Details compliance with EC Directive and FCC rules.

An Overview of the Frontier Optica FT-IR Spectrometer

A Guided Tour of the Frontier Optica FT-IR Spectrometer

Introduces the instrument's features and capabilities.

Optical System

Describes the instrument's optical path and its sealed design.

Stability of the Optical System

Explains factors ensuring consistent performance, like purging and insulation.

Top Panel Controls

Identifies the display and Go button on the instrument's top panel.

The Sample Compartment

Describes the instrument's large, purgeable sample compartment.

Accessories for the Frontier Optica FT-IR Spectrometer

Lists available specialized sampling accessories and their installation.

Storage Compartment

Details the compartment for storing small accessories.

Power Switch and Communication Ports

Locates the power switch and communication ports on the rear.

Unpacking and Installation

Requirements

Outlines prerequisites for instrument installation.

Electrical Requirements

Specifies power supply voltage, frequency, and consumption.

Environment

Details environmental conditions for optimal instrument performance.

Environmental Conditions

Specifies ambient temperature and humidity ranges for operation.

Unpacking the Spectrometer

Provides instructions for handling and unpacking the instrument safely.

Opening the Shipping Container

Details the process of opening the packaging and checking contents.

Acclimatization and Placement

Instructions on allowing the instrument to reach ambient temperature before use.

The Desiccant Indicator

Explains the function and status indication of the desiccant.

Connecting to the PC

Describes how to connect the instrument to a computer via Ethernet.

Other Connectors

Details communication ports for peripheral devices.

Connecting to the Electrical Supply

Explains how to connect the instrument's power cable.

Powering On the Instrument

Instructions for switching on the instrument after connection.

Installing the Software

Guides on installing the Spectrum software.

The Instrument Install Wizard

Describes the process of installing the instrument within the software.

Using the Spectrometer

Basics of Software Control

Covers fundamental software operation.

Starting Spectrum Software

Details the steps to launch and log into the Spectrum application.

Scanning Samples

Explains how to configure and perform sample scans.

Instrument Display and Go Button

Describes interaction using the instrument's display and Go button.

Using the Spectrum On-Screen Help

Guides users on accessing help resources within the software.

Atmospheric (CO2/H2O) Suppression

Explains the function and benefits of atmospheric correction.

What is Atmospheric Suppression?

Defines the atmospheric correction routine and its advantages.

What Does Atmospheric Suppression Do?

Details how the software models and corrects for atmospheric influences.

AVI Correction

Describes the Absolute Virtual Instrument correction process.

What is AVI Correction?

Explains the objectives of AVI correction for consistent performance.

What Does AVI Correction Do?

Details how AVI correction measures and applies corrections using standards.

Look Ahead

Introduces the Look Ahead system for automatic scan optimization.

What is Look Ahead?

Explains the Look Ahead system's function in detecting spectral changes.

What Does Look Ahead Do?

Describes how Look Ahead reduces scanning time by comparing scans.

Quality Checks

Introduces quality checking as a tool for improving measurements.

What are Quality Checks?

Defines quality checking for less experienced users.

What Do Quality Checks Do?

Explains how to perform checks and interpret results (OK, Caution, Warning).

Measuring Optical Components

Optimizing Instrument Settings

Provides guidelines for achieving high accuracy in optical measurements.

J-Stop

Explains the J-stop aperture and its effect on beam size and signal.

B-Stop

Describes the B-stop aperture and its role in controlling beam divergence.

Resolution

Discusses FT-IR resolution and its relationship with wavelength.

Phase Correction

Details options for phase correction (Background, Magnitude, Self).

Apodization

Explains apodization as a function to remove sidelobes from interferograms.

Sample Properties

Discusses how sample characteristics affect measurements.

Sample Wedge

Explains how sample wedge angles affect beam deflection.

Sample Tilt

Describes the impact of sample tilting on beam displacement.

Sample Thickness

Explains how sample thickness affects measurement accuracy.

Non-planar Samples

Warns about errors introduced by non-planar samples.

Small Samples

Advises on mounting small samples using an aperture mask.

Samples with Near-Parallel Reflecting Surfaces

Discusses etalon effects and interference from water vapor.

Summary

Recaps parameters affecting optical measurement accuracy.

Reflection Measurements

Notes that reflection measurements use different accessory requirements.

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Spectrometer

Provides instructions for cleaning the instrument's exterior.

Cleaning the Display

Describes how to clean the instrument's display screen.

Moving the Spectrometer

Details safe procedures for moving the instrument.

Condensation

Warns about condensation damage and prevention methods.

The Desiccant Indicator in Detail

Provides detailed information on desiccant indicator levels and actions.

Changing the Desiccant

Explains how to set and reset the desiccant change interval in software.

Renewing the Instrument Desiccant

Guides on replacing disposable desiccant packs.

Installing Rechargeable Desiccant

Details the procedure for installing rechargeable desiccant packs.

Purging the Spectrometer

Explains when and how to purge the optical system and sample compartment.

Purge Fittings and Connections

Describes connecting tubing and gas regulators for purging.

Changing the External Fuse

Provides instructions for replacing the instrument's external fuse.

Advanced Maintenance

Opening the Main Cover

Details safety precautions and steps to open the instrument's main cover.

Removing Sample Compartment Cover and Accessory

Guides on removing the sample compartment cover and sampling accessory.

Replacing the Source

Outlines the procedure for safely replacing the instrument's source.

Installing/Replacing Windows

Describes how to install or replace windows in beam ports or sample compartment.

Installing Filters in the Filter Wheel

Explains how to install or replace filters in the filter wheel assembly.

Filter Wheel Removal and Filter Handling

Details steps for removing the filter wheel and handling filters.

Filter Wheel Positions and Assembly

Describes filter wheel positions and filter installation sequence.

Replacing the Laser and Power Supply

Provides safety and procedure for replacing the laser and power supply unit.

Appendices

Changing the Sampling Accessory

Guides on removing and installing different sampling accessories.

Instrument Self-Checks

Explains the instrument's initialization sequence and status messages.

Initialization Errors

Lists common initialization error messages and troubleshooting actions.

Instrument Performance Validation Kit

Describes the kit and macros for certifying instrument performance.

Decontamination and Cleaning

Provides procedures for decontaminating and cleaning the instrument.

WEEE Instructions for PerkinElmer Products

Explains disposal guidelines for electronic waste according to WEEE Directive.

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