Shimadzu PDA-7000 - User Manual

211-78001E
Jun. 2018
SHIMADZU OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER
PDA-7000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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ANALYTICAL & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DIVISION

Shimadzu PDA-7000 Specifications

General

Wavelength Accuracy	±1 nm
Wavelength Repeatability	±0.1 nm
Data Sampling Rate	Up to 100 Hz
Type	Photodiode Array Detector
Wavelength Range	190 to 800 nm
Data Acquisition Rate	100 Hz
Cell Volume	8 µL (standard flow cell)
Cell Path Length	10 mm
Light Source	Deuterium lamp, Tungsten lamp
Lamp Life	Deuterium lamp: 2000 hours
Output	Analog output, digital output
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Introduction

Indications Used in This Manual

Warning Labels

Safety Instructions

Installation Site

Specifies environmental requirements for the instrument's installation location.

Installation

Details on product installation, adjustment, or re-installation procedures.

Operation

Precautions for operator safety and for handling the instrument

Guidelines for safe operation and handling of the instrument.

Restriction of operators

In an emergency

During a power outage

Procedure to follow in case of a power failure.

Handling High-pressure Gas

Warranty

After-sales Service and Availability of Replacement Parts

Disposal Precautions

1 Configuration and Function of the Instrument

1.1 Switch panel

Details the main power and control switches on the instrument's front panel.

1.2 Spark stand

1.3 Spectrometer

1.4 Read-out unit

1.5 Data processor system

Parts List

Checking of parts

Instructions for verifying all parts are present and undamaged after unpacking.

Consumables and maintenance parts

Repair parts

How to distinguish similar parts

2 Specification

2.1 Spectrometer

Provides detailed specifications for the spectrometer.

2.2 Excitation unit

2.3 Read-out unit

2.4 Data processor system

3 Starting and Stopping the Instrument

3.1 Inspection before using the instrument

Key checks to perform before operating the instrument.

3.2 Starting the instrument (Daily use)

3.3 Starting the instrument after it has not been used for a long time

3.4 Shutting down the instrument (Daily use)

3.5 Shutting down the instrument for a long time

3.6 Emergency stop and recovering

4 Operation

4.1 Argon gas bubbler

Describes the function and maintenance of the argon gas bubbler.

4.2 Checking gas flow rate

4.3 Turning ON; OFF photo detector

4.4 Sample pretreatment

4.5 Setting the sample

4.6 Content analysis

4.7 Recalibration

4.8 Master curve recalibration

4.9 Check analysis

5 Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance and inspection items

Lists items requiring maintenance and inspection with their cycles.

5.2 Maintenance Flow

5.3 Maintaining the spark stand

5.4 Exchanging the electrode O-ring

5.5 Cleaning the condenser lens

5.6 Adjusting the control gap

5.7 Replacing pump oil

5.8 Manual scanning

5.9 Lamp test

5.10 Waste discharge

5.11 File utility

5.12 Replacing recalibration samples

5.13 Replacing argon gas cylinder

5.14 Periodic inspection

5.15 Cleaning the temperature control fan heater

6 Installation

6.1 Temperature and humidity

Specifies ideal temperature and humidity conditions for installation.

6.2 Vibration

6.3 Dust

6.4 Grounding

6.5 Power supply

6.6 Argon gas

6.7 Exhaust equipment

6.8 Peripheral equipment

6.9 Other environmental requirement

6.10 Moving and Disposing of the product

7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Basic items to be checked

Initial checks to perform when encountering problems with the instrument.

7.2 Troubleshooting

7.3 Installing the software