Thermo Scientific Nicolet 8700 User Manual

Thermo Scientific Nicolet 8700 Specifications

General

Resolution	Better than 0.09 cm-1
Software	Omnic
Type	FT-IR Spectrometer
Detector Type	DTGS, MCT
Sampling Modes	Transmission, Reflection, ATR
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	> 50, 000:1
Beamsplitter	KBr
Source	Globar
Laser	HeNe Laser
Spectral Range	7800 - 350 cm⁻¹
Interferometer	Dynamically aligned interferometer

Summary

Operating Your Spectrometer Safely

Conventions Used in This Manual

Caution

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor or moderate injury.

Warning

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in death or serious injury.

Danger

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury.

General Safety Information

Fire Safety and Burn Hazards

Using Liquid Nitrogen

Cleaning the Spectrometer

Lifting and Moving the Spectrometer

Biohazard, Radioactive, and Infectious Agents

Electrical Safety

Powering Up the Spectrometer

Power Supplies

Power Supply Specifications and Connections

Connecting an External Power Supply

Electrical Service Requirements

Grounding

Power Cords

Laser Safety

Protective Housing for Laser Safety

Laser Emissions

Corrosives, Solvents, and Purge Gas

Purge Gas Usage

Caustic or Corrosive Agents

Volatile Solvents

Solvents Containing Halogenated Hydrocarbons

Safety Labels

Liquid Nitrogen Exposure Caution

Caution regarding skin burns from liquid nitrogen and required protective gear.

Nicolet 4700 Safety Information

Moisture Protection for Nicolet 4700

Liquid Nitrogen Safety for Nicolet 4700

Caution regarding skin burns from liquid nitrogen and required protective gear.

Solvent Safety for Nicolet 4700