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Preface
This manual provides instructions for operating and taking care of the Rigaku Analytical Devices (RAD)
Progeny™ instrument that use Raman spectroscopy to identify a wide range of substances.
Document Overview
This manual includes the following sections:
Finding instrument features
Understanding Raman spectroscopy
Ways of using instruments
Getting Started with your Progeny Analyzer
Performing basic procedures
Operating Progeny Analyzers
Preparing and scanning samples
Reviewing results
Maintaining instrument
Creating Spectral Sub-Libraries
Managing spectral profile libraries
Creating scan applications
Designing results output templates
Configuring Progeny Analyzers
Setting up the instrument
Customizing the instrument
Managing user accounts
Setting up batch collection
Running batch applications
Sync Results to Personal Computer
Setting up USB and Wi-Fi
connections
Synchronizing scan data with PC
workstations
Viewing scan data archives on PC
workstations
Export and Import Settings
Archiving and reinstalling
instrument setups
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Collecting customer support
information
Appendix A: Operating Specifications
Instrument specifications
Appendix B: Nose Cone Positions
Recommended positioning
Appendix C: Statements of Compliance
Documentation of compliance with
safety
requirements
Appendix D: Regulatory Statements
Documentation of compliance with
regulatory requirements