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POL-200
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the POL-200 semiautomatic polarimeter. This
user manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the
instrument, please carefully read the following instructions before
use. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate your warranty
and cause permanent damage to the instrument.
Environmental Conditions
Before unpacking, ensure that current environmental conditions meet
the following requirements.
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Relative humidity is less than 80%
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Ambient temperature between 0° C (32° F) and 40° C (104° F)
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No ambient light interference
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No corrosive gas exists
Packing List
The following list describes all components of the instrument. If any
items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier immediately.
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POL-200 polarimeter
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Sealing rings
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Test tubes 100 and 200 mm
Switching the Instrument On and Off
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Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the
ON/OFF
key,
the screen shows "
Wait for light source to stabilize
". After a few
seconds, the instrument shows default measurement screen and
ready for use.
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Press the
ON/OFF
key again, the instrument begins running and
returns to the optical zero point, the screen will automatically
switch off.
WARNING
Do not pull out the power cord if the instrument is not completely
switched off, that will cause the optical and mechanical faults.
Display
The POL-200 polarimeter is installed with the 5.6 inch touch screen for
showing the function key, measured value, associated parameters and
operation guide. In the measurement and setting modes, the screen
will show different user interfaces.
Settings
The instrument contains an integrated setup menu for customizing the
function parameters to meet measurement requirements, selectable
items include the following options.
Setup Menu
Measurement Mode
Optical Rotation (default)
Specific Rotation
Concentration
International Sugar Scale
Tube Length
100 mm (default)
200 mm
Custom (range: 0.0 to 220.0 mm)
Function
keys
Guide
Parameter
