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PerkinElmer QuantaSmart 1694267 User Manual

PerkinElmer QuantaSmart 1694267
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QuantaSmart™ For The
TriCarb
®
Liquid Scintillation
Analyzer
Reference Manual

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PerkinElmer QuantaSmart 1694267 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPerkinElmer
ModelQuantaSmart 1694267
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety

Electrical Safety

Covers essential safety precautions related to electrical connections and grounding.

Explanation of Symbols

Chapter 1 Specifications

System Control

Details the computer control system, ports, and network connectivity options for the instrument.

Energy Range

Defines preset energy regions for nuclides and explains how to define custom regions.

Efficiency

Specifies minimum acceptable counting efficiencies for Tritium and Carbon-14.

Chi-Square

Defines the acceptable range for the Chi-Square test used in performance assessment.

Physical Dimensions

Provides a table listing the physical dimensions of all TriCarb models.

Detectors

Describes the photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) and their placement in the instrument.

Environmental Requirements

Outlines recommended operating temperatures, humidity, and placement guidelines for the instrument.

Varisette Sample Changer

Explains the operation, capacity, and movement of the optional automatic sample changer.

Electrical Requirements

Details the voltage, amperage, and fuse requirements for the instrument and refrigeration unit.

External Standard

Specifies the type and activity of external standards recommended for calibration.

Observed Background

Provides average background count rates for Tritium and Carbon-14 in Normal Count Mode.

Sample Cassettes

Describes the plastic racks holding vials and their identification methods for positive sample identification.

Shielding

Details the minimum lead shielding surrounding the detector assembly.

Sample Vials

Specifies the required sizes for large vials, small vials, and 4ml vials, including cap diameter limits.

Chapter 2 How To...

How to Get Started

Outlines the initial steps for beginning a counting procedure with the QuantaSmart software.

SNC Procedures

Steps for Self-Normalization and Calibration, including for systems with/without BGO guard.

Steps in Performing an Assay

Outlines the sequence of actions required to define and initiate an assay.

How to Create a Password

Guides the user through setting a password to protect assay parameters from unauthorized editing.

How to Perform an Assay

Explains how to create, define, and associate a new assay with a protocol.

How to Associate an Assay to a Protocol

Describes linking defined assay parameters to a specific protocol flag for sample processing.

How to Count Samples

Details the process of loading samples, setting up cassettes, and initiating the counting procedure.

How to Disassociate an Assay from a Protocol

Explains how to remove an assay's association from a protocol flag.

How to Edit an Assay

Guides the user on how to modify the parameters of an existing assay definition.

How to Print an Assay

Describes how to print the defined parameters of a selected assay.

How to Link a Quench Set to a Sample Nuclide

Details linking quench sets from the library to specific sample nuclides for accurate DPM calculations.

How To Set Up a Quench Standards Assay

Outlines the tasks required for creating and performing a Quench Standards Assay.

How To Run an Alpha Beta Assay

Explains how to set up and perform an Alpha Beta assay for simultaneous alpha/beta counting.

How To Run an Alpha Beta Standards Assay

Guides on running standards to establish optimal pulse decay discriminator values for Alpha Beta assays.

How to Use the Replay Feature

Describes how to reanalyze previously collected data using different reduction conditions.

How to Calculate Radioactive Decay

Explains how to use the nuclide decay calculator to determine current DPM activity.

How to Change the Time and Date

Provides steps to adjust the system's date and time settings.

Chapter 3 The System Computer

Attaching To A Network

Explains how to connect the system to a network using an optional kit.

Chapter 4 The System Software

Software Interface Overview

Covers Main Window, Output Window, SpectraView, Status Bar, Protocols Tree, and Replay Tree elements.

Menus, Libraries, and Tools

Details the Menus (File, Run, View, etc.), Libraries (Nuclide, Quench), and Tools menu options.

Assay and Data Management Features

Explains Select Assay Type, Associate/Disassociate Assay, Data Paths, Reports, and Electronic Reports.

Advanced Software Functions

Covers Protocol Errors, Spectral Mapping, Spectrum Unfolding, IPA, Diagnostics, and Help functions.

Chapter 5 Assays

Assay Types Overview

Introduces CPM, DPM, FS DPM, Direct DPM, Alpha Beta, and SPC assays.

Assay Definition Process

Details defining assays using parameters, count conditions, corrections, and reports.

Quench and Background Methods

Explains Quench Indicators, Background Subtract methods, and terminators.

Chapter 6 Libraries

Library Concepts and Usage

Explains the purpose and structure of Nuclide, Quench, and Alpha Beta Libraries.

Managing Nuclides and Standards

Details using Sample Nuclides Library, Quench Sets, Quench Standards, and Alpha Beta Libraries.

Chapter 7 Calibration and Normalization

Calibration and Normalization Process

Describes the procedures for synchronizing PMTs and quantifying beta emissions.

Instrument Performance Assessment (IPA)

Details IPA parameters, definition, charts, tables, and reports.

SNC/IPA Procedures

Step-by-step guides for Self-Normalization and Calibration (SNC) and IPA.

Chapter 8 Advanced Features

Priostat Features

Covers Group Priostat and Sample Priostat modes for priority sample counting.

Spectral Analysis Features

Details Decay, SPC Decay, Identify Nuclide, Optimize Regions, Reverse Region, Low Level Optimize, Previews.

Replay and Counting Modes

Explains Replay feature, Quench Indicators, Background Subtraction, and Counting Modes (HS/LL/SLL).

Alpha Beta Counting Theory and Discriminator

Explains alpha/beta separation using PDA and optimizing pulse decay discriminator.

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance and Data Storage

Covers inspection, cleaning, and backing up instrument data.

Troubleshooting Operational Errors

Addresses common issues like sample changer problems, display, printout, and protocol errors.

IPA and System Error Troubleshooting

Guides on resolving IPA parameter errors and system-level issues.

System Messages and Warnings

Explains various system messages and warnings encountered during operation.

Chapter 10 Calculations

Core Calculation Formulas

Explains Background Correction, Threshold, Chi-Square, DPM, Efficiency, and Figure of Merit calculations.

Advanced Calculations and Parameters

Details Half-life Correction, IPA Background, LCR, LUM, Radioactivity Units, and 2 Sigma %.

Decay and Reference Calculations

Covers Radionuclide Decay Calculator and % Reference calculation methods.

Chapter 11 Glossary

Chapter 12 Theory

Low Level Counting Theory

Discusses detectability limits, efficiency, background noise, and sensitivity enhancement.

Burst Counting Theory

Explains TR-LSC circuitry for background discrimination and pulse differentiation.

Counting Mode Setup and Precautions

Details High/Low Level modes, setup, limitations, and operational considerations.

Alpha Beta Counting Theory and Discriminator

Explains alpha/beta separation using PDA and optimizing pulse decay discriminator.

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