2. Place the blank and the unknowns in the
correct cell positions.
3. Press ENTER to start the measurements. The
instrument automatically measures the blank
first, then measures the unknowns and
displays the sample measurements on the
screen.
Taking measurements manually (using Manual 6 or
Single Cell Platform)
1. With the 3-Point Net screen displayed and the
parameters set, press Run Test. The 3-Point
Net measurement screen appears.
2. Place the blank and unknowns in the cell
holder. If your instrument is equipped with a 6-
Position Cell Holder, be sure to place the blank
in the B position. You can place up to five
samples in the cell holder.
3. Press Measure Blank to measure the blank. If
your instrument is equipped with a 6-Position
Cell Holder, it automatically moves to the B
position to measure the blank. When it
completes the measurement, it returns to its
previous cell position.
4. Press Measure Sample to measure the
unknowns. The sample measurement appears
on the screen. If your instrument is equipped
with a 6-Position Cell Holder, press the cell
position buttons on the keypad to reposition the
cell holder and measure the rest of the
unknowns manually.
Multiple Wavelengths
When you use the Multiple Wavelengths program,
you can perform these tasks:
• Recall a test OR set up your test parameters
• Run the Cell Correction program
• Add or delete wavelengths and factors
• Measure a blank
• Measure unknowns
To get started, press the TEST key on the keypad.
When the Test Types screen appears, highlight
Multiple Wavelengths and press ENTER.
Recalling a test
1. With the Multiple Wavelengths screen
displayed, press Stored Tests. A list of stored
tests appears.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the name of
the test you want to recall and press ENTER.
The parameters for the selected test appear on
the screen.
From this screen, you can:
• Set up test parameters
• Run the Cell Correction program
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Using “General Tests” Software