Routine Maintenance . 71
Changing the Desiccant
NOTE: We recommend that you change the desiccant in the spectrometer before using it
for the first time.
CAUTION
Expect to change the desiccant
in the spectrometer
every six
months. Old, used desiccant releases moisture.
In regions experiencing high humidity levels we recommend you
change the desiccant more often.
At intervals set in the Maintenance section of the instrument control software the
following message will be displayed to warn you that the desiccant in your instrument
needs changing (Figure 18):
Figure 18 Desiccant Replacement Warning Dialog
When the message appears, you should check the Desiccant Indicator. The message will
continue to appear until you tell the software that the desiccant has been changed.
NOTE: The following operations can only be performed by a user who has Advanced
level instrument access as set on the Instrument tab of the Options dialog.