SPECTRO SPECTROMAXx User Manual

SPECTROMAXx
— 21.02.2020 —
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Table of Contents
1 Description of instrument .................................................................................... 5
1.1 Description .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Function .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 Instrument (front) ................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Unit (left side) ........................................................................................................ 7
1.3.3 Instrument (right-hand side) .................................................................................. 8
1.3.4 Instrument (back) ................................................................................................... 9
1.3.5 Spark stand ......................................................................................................... 10
1.3.6 Spark stand insert ................................................................................................ 11
2 Safety ................................................................................................................ 12
2.1 User information ................................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Samples ............................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Preparing the Sample .......................................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Sample material ................................................................................................... 15
2.2.4 Sample weight ..................................................................................................... 16
2.2.5 Spark stand ......................................................................................................... 16
2.2.6 Sample clamp ...................................................................................................... 16
2.2.7 Gas supply ........................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Prohibited operating conditions ........................................................................................ 17
2.4 Residual risks .................................................................................................................... 18
3 Technical data................................................................................................... 20
4 Transportation/Setting-up ................................................................................. 22
4.1 Space requirements .......................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.3 Gas supply ........................................................................................................................ 24
5 Initial start-up .................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Preparing the instrument for use ...................................................................................... 25
6 Operation .......................................................................................................... 26
6.1 Overview of controls ......................................................................................................... 26
6.2 Switching on the instrument .............................................................................................. 27
6.2.1 Argon saving module ........................................................................................... 27
6.3 Switching off the instrument .............................................................................................. 28
6.4 Measuring procedure ........................................................................................................ 29
6.4.1 Preparing the measuring procedure .................................................................... 30
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iCALising the measuring device (iCAL) ............................................................... 31
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Changing the base (multi-base instruments only) ............................................... 31
6.4.2 Start the measurement ........................................................................................ 32

SPECTRO SPECTROMAXx Specifications

General

Brand	SPECTRO
Model	SPECTROMAXx
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English