Basic information
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Edition 01/2014
contrAA 600
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Basic information
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Intended use
The atomic absorption spectrophotometer contrAA 600 is a PC-controlled instrument for the
sequential trace detection of metals and non-metals in liquid and dissolved samples. The
contrAA 600 is a High-Resolution Continuum Source atomic absorption spectrometer for
graphite tube technique and HydrEA technique. It is used for the sequential trace detection
of metals and non-metals in liquid and dissolved samples.
Combined with an autosampler the contrAA 600 can be used as a multi element automat in
routine analysis. First, the elements of interest are calibrated. For this purpose, the calibra-
tion standards and then also the samples are processed sequentially. This means that the
results of all elements to be determined are available after every sample measurement.
All device settings, such as spectrometer settings and furnace programs for electrothermal
atomization, are performed automatically in accordance with the method parameters and
may vary from element line to element line. The ASpect CS control software based on the
Windows operating system assumes the complete instrument control of the base instrument
and the accessories as well as data recording and evaluation. The determination of the
analytic background also occurs automatically and simultaneously on the analysis line. The
control software contains default settings for the methodical set-up of an analysis line. The
prefabricated line parameter settings for all measurable elements of the periodic chart (also
called cookbook) provide an introduction to the field of analytics and can provide a basis to
create one's own multi-element methods. The control software includes comprehensive
presentation and storage options for measured signals and parameters, GLP-suitable log-
ging as well as different options for keeping quality control charts.
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User manual notes
The following symbols for warnings and system messages are used in this manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If it is not prevented death or most serious injuries (incapacitation) can result.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If it is not prevented light or minor injuries and material damage can result.
WARNING! HOT SURFACE!
Touching the hot surface can cause burns.
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IF TOUCHED!
