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Thermo Electron Nicolet 380 User Manual

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Thermo Electron Nicolet 380 Specifications

General IconGeneral
SoftwareOMNIC
TypeFT-IR Spectrometer
Detector TypeDTGS
BeamsplitterKBr
SourceEverGlo mid-IR source
Wavenumber Accuracy0.01 cm-1
Operating SystemWindows

Summary

Welcome!

Wizards and Tutorials

Describes available software guides and wizards for learning.

Getting Started With OMNIC

Introduces basic software operation and features.

Spectrometer Help Topics

Provides instructions for hardware, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Your First Experiment

Powering up

Instructions for turning on the spectrometer and its components.

Starting OMNIC

Steps to launch the OMNIC software.

Collecting a spectrum

Steps to collect a background and sample spectrum.

Saving the spectrum

Instructions on how to save collected spectra.

Software Basics

The OMNIC window

Describes the main OMNIC software interface.

Bench Status indicator

Describes the indicator for spectrometer status.

Selecting an experiment

Details on choosing experiment files.

Using Other Features of OMNIC

Converting a spectrum’s units

How to change spectrum Y-axis units.

Annotating spectra

Steps for labeling peaks in spectra.

Spectral searching

How to perform spectral searches against libraries.

Spectrometer Basics

Major components

Identifies front-view components of the spectrometer.

What’s inside?

Details the internal optical layout of the spectrometer.

What is on the rear panel?

Shows connectors and ports on the spectrometer's rear.

More About The Spectrometer

Sources, detectors and beamsplitters

Discusses spectrometer configuration options.

Improving the quality of spectral data

Tips for enhancing spectral data precision and accuracy.

Improving the signal-to-noise ratio

Methods to enhance signal-to-noise ratio.

Accessories

Smart Accessories

Overview of smart accessories and their features.

Other sampling accessories

Lists additional sampling accessories like external mirrors.

System accessories

Lists accessories requiring specialized installation.

Quick Answers to Your Questions About OMNIC

Collecting Spectra

Setup and procedures for collecting spectra.

Spectral Data Quality

Monitoring spectra quality and baseline correction.

Spectral Libraries and Searching

Using, creating, and searching spectral libraries.

Quick Answers to Your Questions About the Spectrometer

Energy Screens and Bandwidth Filters

Using screens/filters for detector optimization.

Spectrometer Cover and Alignment

Removing cover, when to align spectrometer.

Detector Cooling and Desiccant

Detector cooling needs and desiccant maintenance.

Maintenance and Service

Upgrading Computer & Reinstalling Software

Procedures for computer upgrades and software reinstallation.

Running Diagnostic Tests

How to perform basic and advanced spectrometer diagnostics.

Aligning the spectrometer

Procedures for ensuring optimal system performance.

Troubleshooting Software Problems

Resolution Mismatch

Solving issues with spectrum resolution.

Quantify Command Dimmed

Reasons and solutions for a dimmed Quantify command.

Cannot Add Spectrum to User Library

Troubleshooting library addition issues.

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Data Cannot Be Collected

Resolving issues preventing data collection.

Data Not Displayed During Collection

Troubleshooting display issues.

Baseline Not Stable

Causes and solutions for unstable baselines.

Troubleshooting Applications Problems

Spectrum Contains Fringes or Channeling

Identifying and fixing spectrum fringes.

Spectrum Contains Carbon Dioxide Peaks

Removing CO2 interference.

Spectrum Too Noisy

Reducing noise in spectra.

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