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Shimadzu RF-20A - User Manual

Shimadzu RF-20A
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228-90749N
RF-20A/RF-20AXS
Spectrofluorometric Detector
Service Manual
Caution!
This service manual has been prepared for engineers who have been trained for servicing.
Untrained engineers are not allowed to use this service manual.

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Shimadzu RF-20A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandShimadzu
ModelRF-20A
CategorySecurity Sensors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

1.1 Outline

Describes the purpose and scope of the service manual.

Installation and Startup Modes

2.1 Checking Operation of the Lamp Cover Sensor

Verifies the functionality of the lamp cover sensor.

2.2 Checking Performance by the Raman Spectrum of Water (S;N CHECK)

Assesses instrument performance using water's Raman spectrum.

2.3 Starting Up in the FACTORY Mode

Procedure to boot the instrument into factory mode.

2.4 Starting Up with the [Back] Key

Method to start the instrument without home position detection.

Outline of Optical System

3.1 Outline of Optical System

Provides a general description of the instrument's optical system.

Exploded Views of Instrument

4.1 Main Unit

Shows exploded view and parts list for the main unit.

4.2 OPT Unit

Shows exploded view and parts list for the OPT unit.

4.3 PCB Unit

Shows exploded view and parts list for the PCB unit.

Replacing Parts and Upgrading ROM

5.1 Replacing the CPU Board

Procedure for replacing the CPU board.

5.2 Replacing the High-Voltage Cable

Procedure for replacing the high-voltage cable.

5.3 Replacing the Activated Carbon Pack and Replacement Cycle

Details replacing the activated carbon pack and its cycle.

5.4 Upgrading the ROM

Instructions for upgrading the instrument's ROM.

Optical Adjustments

6.1 Optical Adjustments

Explains part replacement and subsequent adjustments.

6.2 Flow chart for Optical Adjustment

Outlines the sequence of optical adjustments.

6.3 List of Jigs

Lists required jigs for optical adjustments.

6.4 Preparations for Adjustment

Details the steps before performing optical adjustments.

6.5 Rough-Adjustment of the Light Source Mirror (Oval Surface Mirror)

Initial adjustment of the light source mirror.

6.6 Adjusting the Excitation Grating

Procedure for adjusting the excitation grating.

6.7 Adjusting the Photodiode Assembly (PD ASSY) and Beam Splitter

Adjusts the PD ASSY and beam splitter alignment.

6.8 Fine-Adjustment of the Light Source Mirror (Oval Surface Mirror)

Fine-tuning the light source mirror alignment.

6.9 Adjusting Emission Mirror 1

Procedure for adjusting emission mirror 1.

6.10 Checking the Position of the EM Grating

Verifies the position of the EM grating.

6.11 Adjusting the EM Grating

Procedure for adjusting the EM grating.

Wavelength Calibration FACTORY

7.1 Outline

Explains automatic check for wavelength calibration and accuracy.

7.2 Preparations

Lists necessary items for wavelength calibration.

7.3 Wavelength Calibration Procedure

Details the step-by-step process for wavelength calibration.

7.4 Procedure of Wavelength Accuracy Automatic Check

Describes automatic check of wavelength accuracy after calibration.

7.5 Wavelength Calibration Operation Procedure

Outlines how to execute wavelength calibration.

Compensating Sensitivity (Eliminating Physical Differences between Instruments)

8.1 Compensating Sensitivity (SENS COMP)

Explains sensitivity compensation for physical differences.

8.2 Adjustment using peak height of the Raman spectrum of water

Details adjustment using water's Raman spectrum peak height.

8.3 Compensating and Verifying Sensitivity at the Factory (Reference)

Describes factory procedures for sensitivity compensation.

8.4 Adjusting SENS 1

Procedure for adjusting sensitivity setting 1.

8.4.1 Verifying the Sensitivity of SENS 1

Verifies the sensitivity of setting 1.

8.4.2 Adjusting SENS 2

Procedure for adjusting sensitivity setting 2.

8.4.3 Verifying the Sensitivity of SENS 2

Verifies the sensitivity of setting 2.

8.4.4 Adjusting SENS 3

Procedure for adjusting sensitivity setting 3.

8.4.5 Verifying the Sensitivity of SENS 3

Verifies the sensitivity of setting 3.

Adjusting and Checking the Leak Sensor

9.1 Adjusting Sensitivity

Adjusts the sensitivity of the leak sensor.

9.2 Checking Operation of the Leak Sensor

Verifies the functionality of the leak sensor.

FACTORY Parameters

10.1 FACTORY parameter list

Lists and describes parameters available in FACTORY mode.

10.2 How to use FACTORY menu

Explains how to navigate and use the FACTORY menu.

Error Messages and Remedying Errors

11.1 FATAL Messages

Lists fatal errors and their remedies.

11.2 ALARM Messages

Lists alarm messages and their remedies.

11.3 WARNING Messages

Lists warning messages and their remedies.

Electrical Circuit Diagrams

12.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM

Provides a high-level block diagram of the instrument.

12.2 CPU Board

Shows the schematic for the CPU board.

12.3 TEMP Circuit Board

Shows the schematic for the temperature circuit board.

12.4 LC-20 A KEY-S Board

Shows the schematic for the LC-20A KEY-S board.

Maintenance Parts List

13.1 Consumable Parts List

Lists consumable parts for the instrument.

13.2 Maintenance Parts List

Lists maintenance parts for the instrument.

13.2.1 Optical System Maintenance Parts List

Lists maintenance parts for the optical system.

13.2.2 Flow Cell;Piping Parts Maintenance Parts List

Lists maintenance parts for flow cells and piping.

13.2.3 Electrical and Other Parts List

Lists electrical and other parts for the instrument.

Flow Cell Unit

14.1 Standard Flow Cell Unit

Details the structure and parts of the standard flow cell.

14.2 Flow Cell for Semimicro (Option)

Describes specifications and parts for the semimicro flow cell.

14.3 Flow Cell for Inert LC (Option)

Describes specifications and parts for the inert LC flow cell.

Type of Photomultiplier (Option) and Replacement Procedure

15.1 Type and Settable Wavelength Range

Lists photomultiplier types and their wavelength ranges.

15.4 Replacing the Photomultiplier

Details the procedure for replacing the photomultiplier.

15.4.1 Overview of Replacement Procedure

Provides an overview of the photomultiplier replacement process.

15.4.2 Pre-Replacement Procedure (recording the peak value of the Raman spectrum of water)

Steps before replacement, recording water Raman spectrum peak.

15.4.3 Photomultiplier Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for replacing the photomultiplier.

15.5 Calibrating the Wavelength After Photomultiplier Replacement

Wavelength calibration after photomultiplier replacement.

Base ASSY, XS (including Peltier Unit) Replacement Procedure

16.1 Checkpoint of a Base ASSY,XS

Important points to check before replacing the Base ASSY, XS.

16.2 Replacement Procedure

Details the procedure for replacing the Base ASSY, XS.

16.2.1 Removing Front Panel ASSY

Step to remove the front panel assembly.

16.2.2 Removing Emission Monochromator

Step to remove the emission monochromator.

16.2.3 Removing Xenon lamp

Step to remove the Xenon lamp.

16.2.4 Removing All Cables Connecting to Optical System

Step to disconnect all cables from the optical system.

16.2.5 Removing Xenon Power Supply Cable

Step to remove the Xenon power supply cable.

16.2.6 Removing Power Supply Cable

Step to remove the power supply cable.

16.2.7 Removing Three Screws for Fixing Optical System

Step to remove screws fixing the optical system.

16.2.8 Removing Optical System

Step to remove the optical system.

16.2.9 Removing Four Screws for Fixing Base ASSY

Step to remove screws fixing the Base ASSY.

16.2.10 Removing Photomultiplier Cable

Step to remove the photomultiplier cable.

16.2.11 Removing PMT Unit ASSY

Step to remove the PMT Unit ASSY.

16.2.12 Removing Base ASSY

Step to remove the Base ASSY.

16.3 Re-Assembling Base ASSY

Procedure for reassembling the Base ASSY.

16.4 Adjustment of Emission Monochromator Optical Axis

Adjusts the optical axis of the emission monochromator.

16.5 Wavelength Calibration

Performs wavelength calibration.

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