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minispec

minispec mq-Series

User Manual

Version 001

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Page 1: ...minispec minispec mq Series User Manual Version 001 Innovation with Integrity AIC ...

Page 2: ...trademarks or registered trademarks of their re spective holders This manual was written by AIC October 20 2015 Bruker Corporation P N E1400011 For further technical assistance for this product please do not hesitate to contact your nearest BRUKER dealer or contact us directly at Bruker Corporation Am Silberstreifen 76287 Rheinstetten Germany Phone 49 721 5161 6155 1 978 667 9580 E mail minispec S...

Page 3: ...torage 15 4 Technical Data 17 4 1 General Information 17 4 2 Connection Values 18 4 3 Operating Conditions 19 4 4 Rating Plate 20 5 Introduction 21 5 1 Improvements 22 5 2 Siting Considerations 22 5 2 1 Environmental Considerations 23 5 3 Installation of the minispec mq Series 24 5 3 1 Unpacking the System 25 5 3 2 Electronic Control and the Magnet Unit Connections 27 5 3 3 Electronic Control Magn...

Page 4: ...2 Saving Spreadsheets 40 7 3 3 Monitoring 40 8 The minispec Menu Functions 41 8 1 The Bars 41 8 2 The File Menu 42 8 3 The Edit Menu 45 8 4 The minispec Menu 46 8 5 The Measurement Menu 49 8 6 The Parameter Menu 51 8 6 1 The Acquisition Parameter Table Command 51 8 6 2 The Application Configuration Table Command 53 8 6 3 The Acquisition Pre Delay Time command 54 8 6 4 The Repetitive Measurement Se...

Page 5: ...t It is the policy of Bruker to improve products as new techniques and components become available Bruker reserves the right to change specifications at any time Every effort has been made to avoid errors in text and figure presentation in this publication In order to produce useful and appropriate documentation we welcome your comments on this publication Support engineers are advised to regularl...

Page 6: ...nce of not following the warning 1 This is the safety condition u This is the safety instruction NOTICE NOTICE indicates a property damage message This is the consequence of not following the notice 1 This is a safety condition u This is a safety instruction SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS are used for control flow and shutdowns in the event of an error or emergency This is the consequence...

Page 7: ...nnel The minispec may only be set up and operated in conjunction with the instructions in this manual Only qualified personnel should be allowed to work on this equipment The primary installation maintenance and repair of the minispec may only be carried out by personnel which are authorized by BRUKER All repairs adjustments and alignments performed on any components of the minispec must be carrie...

Page 8: ...er cable that is delivered with the product If replacement of the power cable is necessary make sure that the ratings with regard to the power consumption of the device are suitable WARNING Electrical hazard from stored electrical charge A life threatening shock or material damage may result from a stored electrical charge Never touch electrical contacts or semiconductor chips with any object cond...

Page 9: ...o danger to routine users but are hazardous to persons with heart pacemakers or other medical implantations WARNING Danger to life from strong magnetic fields Strong magnetic fields may cause serious injuries or death and significant damage to property u Persons fitted with heart pacemakers must be kept away from the device The functionality of the heart pacemaker could be compromised u Persons wi...

Page 10: ...e installation Manual included on the minispec software CD or memory stick 2 6 2 Safety During Cryogen Refilling WARNING Danger of injury due to burns from cold cryogens Injury from burns may occur when coming in contact with cold cryogens u Avoid tipping over the liquid nitrogen container u Operators should be properly trained on the handling of liquid nitrogen u Warning signs should be in place ...

Page 11: ...ult in a life threatening situation if hazardous substances are used u If glassware or ceramics breaks refer to the corresponding precautions and cleaning disinfection instructions u Wear protective equipment u Perform all tasks with the glassware or ceramics carefully u Before carrying out any maintenance work remove the samples and use dummy samples if necessary u Strictly observe the correct sa...

Page 12: ...Safety 12 E1400011_1_001 ...

Page 13: ...he content may be damaged Fragile Marks packages with fragile or sensitive contents Handle the package with care do not allow the package to fall and do not allow it to be impacted Protect Against Moisture Protect packages against moisture and keep dry Attach Here Lifting gear lifting chain lifting strap must only be attached to points bearing this symbol Center of Gravity Marks the center of grav...

Page 14: ...o not accept the delivery or only accept it subject to reservation Note the extent of the damage on the transport documentation or the shipper s delivery note Initiate complaint procedures Note Issue a complaint in respect to each defect immediately following detection Damage compensation claims can only be asserted within the applicable complaint deadlines 3 3 Packaging About Packaging The indivi...

Page 15: ...e media Protect against direct sunlight Avoid mechanical shocks Storage temperature 15 to 35 C Relative humidity max 60 If stored for longer than 3 months regularly check the general condition of all parts and the packaging If necessary top up or replace preservatives Note Under certain circumstances storage instructions may be affixed to packages which expand the requirements specified here Compl...

Page 16: ...Transport Packaging and Storage 16 E1400011_1_001 ...

Page 17: ... Series mq7 5 155 65 75 33 8 mq Series mq20 Airgap 33 mm with PGU 170 65 100 33 9 mq Series mq20 Airgap 25 mm with PGU 160 65 100 33 10 mq Series mq10 with PGU 160 65 100 33 11 mq Series mq7 5 with PGU 180 65 100 33 12 mq Series PGU only 25 65 25 33 Table 4 1 Technical Data General Information All specifications above are without the PC Weights and dimensions apply to the instruments not to the pa...

Page 18: ... pieces 50 60 5 mq Series mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer NF 100 240 300 250 3 15 AT 2 pieces 50 60 6 mq Series mq10 NF 100 240 300 250 3 15 AT 2 pieces 50 60 7 mq Series mq7 5 NF 100 240 300 250 3 15 AT 2 pieces 50 60 8 mq Series mq20 Airgap 33 mm with PGU NF 100 240 300 250 3 15 AT 2 pieces 50 60 9 mq Series mq20 Airgap 25 mm with PGU NF 100 240 300 250 3 15 AT 2 pieces 50 60 10 mq Series mq10 with PGU...

Page 19: ...condensing 50 IP20 6 mq Series mq10 18 28 22 25 80 non condensing 50 IP20 7 mq Series mq7 5 18 28 22 25 80 non condensing 50 IP20 8 mq Series mq20 Airgap 33 mm with PGU 18 28 22 25 80 non condensing 50 IP20 9 mq Series mq20 Airgap 25 mm with PGU 18 28 22 25 80 non condensing 50 IP20 10 mq Series mq10 with PGU 18 28 22 25 80 non condensing 50 IP20 11 mq Series mq7 5 with PGU 18 28 22 25 80 non cond...

Page 20: ... 28 C humidity non condensing 20 80 Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 or decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of the nominal voltage TRANSIENT OVERVOLTAGES up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II Pollution degree 2 Protection class IP20 4 4 Rating Plate The rating plate is located at the power input and includes the...

Page 21: ...d configuration is complete it is beneficial to read the software introduction to familiarize yourself with the minispec capabilities For installation procedures you may also refer to the latest version of the Pre Installation manual booklet The software functions NF systems are discussed step by step using pictures to help familiarize the user with all of the accessible minispec features sections...

Page 22: ... has been designed for easy use with routine QC QA measurements and is also suited for complex research work As part of this design BRUKER has developed a user friendly software interface minispec exe which is configurable and modular in design to allow for all types of applications The user can select from a number of user interface layouts see Changing Analyser Type and Calibration Permission 36...

Page 23: ...struments These temperatures have been selected because they are well above the expected ambient laboratory temperatures and therefore allow accurate tempering of the minispec unit Tempering of the magnet and the console electronics is accomplished with a closed cycle zero maintenance air ventilation system so that no external air is ventilated through the console or the Analyzer Unit In some fact...

Page 24: ... area u Only use non ferromagnetic transportation dewars or pressure cylinders for the cryogenic agents u Only use non ferromagnetic ladders or steps u Remove magnetic items jewelry watches pens etc before carrying out maintenance work WARNING Danger of injury or material damage due to strong magnetic fields Injury or material damage may result due to the strong magnetic fields that can draw metal...

Page 25: ...e shipping container must remain in an upright position at all times It has two compartments separated by a wooden plate an upper part which contains the Electronic Control Unit and a lower part containing the Magnet Unit The magnet unit is secured to the shipping container from below with four bolts u DO NOT tilt the container when removing these bolts CAUTION Accident or material damage hazard f...

Page 26: ... the wooden plate that it is mounted on do not tip Remove the four mounting bolts from below the plate using a 13 mm wrench Once loose remove the Electronic Control Unit and set it in a safe location 5 Remove the packing material from around the Magnet Unit Remove the retaining screws or nails from the bottom of the wooden pallet and detach the shipping carton 6 While keeping it level carefully li...

Page 27: ...may be packed with additional shielding elements or may be declared as dangerous goods 5 3 2 Electronic Control and the Magnet Unit Connections The connectors are located on the bottom of the back planes Connect the two units as shown in the figures below Figure 5 4 Electronic Control and Magnet Units 1 Main power input 3 to 5 Connections to the units 2 Ethernet connection Here is an expanded view...

Page 28: ...e connections between the units Figure 5 6 Sketch of the Back View of the Connections from the Gradient Unit 3 to 8 and 9 to 5 Connections to Electronic Control Unit and Magnet Unit 4 to 7 Gradient Trigger IN dotted lines cable number E 140 1516 10 to 6 Gradient Pulse OUT dotted lines cable number E 140 1515 Note The gradient cables E1401515 and E1401516 must not be mixed up Otherwise damage to th...

Page 29: ...pecified as follows Input voltage range Either 220 240V or 110 120V 50 60 Hz factory set Fuse rating 2 x 2 5 A Grounding Grounding is vital for the safe operation of the instrument Never operate with the grounding conductor disconnected If the local wiring does not provide a ground an earth to chassis connection must be added at the user s location Note Since the input voltage may be unstable in a...

Page 30: ...en The Electronic Control Unit is powered on and working OFF The Electronic Control Unit is not working Magnet Unit Right LED indicates the magnet temperature status RED Pre heating YELLOW Transition to normal heating temperature fine adjustment GREEN Temperature is OK Left LED connection status indicator ON green Communication between the Electronic Control Unit and Magnet Unit is OK OFF No commu...

Page 31: ... the outer hatch WARNING Danger of injury due to falling lid The hinged lids may close unexpectedly during probe exchange causing injury to hands or fingers u Ensure that the gas spring on the outer lid is operating correctly u The blue inner hinged lid does not have a gas spring use extreme care when exchanging the probe assembly 4 The probe assembly is fixed with two quick release fasteners To r...

Page 32: ... you exchange a probe the software will read the most important parameters pulse length resonance frequency from the probe itself The software will prompt the user to confirm the settings After temperature stabilization it is recommended to run the Daily Check procedure In certain cases a fine tuning by running Update Settings see The minispec Menu 46 is beneficial ...

Page 33: ...ort 2 Open the Windows EXPLORER and check the media for a ReadMe txt file If a ReadMe txt file is available follow the instructions provided in this file 3 If not execute the Setup file with a double click or select the setup entry with the right mouse button and select Open in the displayed menu 4 Follow the instructions in the Setup program The Setup program copies the files into the folder you ...

Page 34: ...ct boxes indicate how the PC will attempt to connect to the minispec console and what applications will be loaded 7 Connect to the minispec electronic unit mq Series using the indicated default serial number NF0000 by clicking OK in the displayed Welcome Box Communication is attempted from the PC software over the TCP IP to the CPU Ethernet controller in the console at the default IP address 192 1...

Page 35: ...erning the software version and the copyright Then a Welcome Box opens and displays information about the configuration of the system The wake up configuration is the configuration used with your last minispec session To continue with the same settings and start the minispec software click OK If you want to change the settings refer to the next section Configuration of the Software the Welcome Box...

Page 36: ...where only one application is allowed to be loaded at the startup To add applications to the list use Browse to access a file selector box or use Delete to remove applications from the list To choose another minispec use the Select button in the Select minispec to connect to field 6 4 2 Changing Analyser Type and Calibration Permission Use the Customize button in the configuration level see Select...

Page 37: ...pulse length receiver gain and magnetic field You can tune these settings periodically to ensure the instrument validity over time The Daily Check command should be executed once a day to check the most important instrument settings and hardware functionality Every 24 hours a yellow field on the right of the display will automatically indicate the need for another Daily Check Running the Daily Che...

Page 38: ...stems comprises various minispec Application Pools like for instance Application Pool Ratio or others Each pool contains many applications which are ready to be executed by the operator For the list of minispec standard applications listed above there are suitable application programs in the Application Pools that allow the user to run those standard applications Only the droplet size applications...

Page 39: ...d the NMR Analyzer 7 1 The Signal Window The Signal Window displays the measured NMR signal or the fit results graphically In some analyzer configurations NMR and Relaxation configurations the display can be resized Scaling of the data and the type of symbols used for the presentation of results can be adjusted from the View pull down menu again depending on the analyzer type Data displayed in the...

Page 40: ...ically every time an entry is changed and any time the ENTER key is pressed The filename is generated by the minispec software application MMMYY DD hh mm ss mdb with application path of the current application MMM month Jan Feb Mar Nov Dec JJ year 99 00 01 DD day 01 02 31 hh hour 00 01 23 mm minute 00 01 59 ss second 00 01 59 Saving in ASCII format The files can be saved alternatively in ASCII for...

Page 41: ...ive handling see the screen layout in the figure below In the Menu bar actions can be selected via pull down menus Icons are also used for commonly used actions and remain visible in the Standard toolbar Depending on the options selected the most important commands for the execution and abortion of measurements may also be accessible through large icons on a Measurement toolbar which is usually po...

Page 42: ...tive and an application is loaded all entries are visible The functions of the menu can be activated by a mouse click or alternatively using a keyboard shortcut Alt underlined letter By activating the File menu all commands necessary for file handling are available see figure Their use is in analogy to conventional Windows software you can open close save or print the contents of the selected wind...

Page 43: ...the complete minispec application with all views will be closed Shortcut Standard Tool Bar If you want to close all applications use Shortcut Standard Tool Bar The Save command Save As Save Copy As Use the Save command to save the active document to its current name and directory When you save a document for the first time the minispec software displays the Save Copy As dialog box for input of a n...

Page 44: ...tic Storing for an automatic documentation of measured results The default path for saving is current application directory MMMJJ ddhhmmss mdt MMM month JJ year dd day hh hour mm minute ss second To modify the default path setting select Browse and define another folder Default saving is every 100 lines and when leaving of the minispec application You can modify the default data saving behavior us...

Page 45: ...e Exit Command Use this command to end your minispec session You can also use the Close command The minispec software prompts you to save documents when unsaved changes exist Shortcuts Headline Keys ALT F4 8 3 The Edit Menu The list of commands in the Edit pull down menu depends on the active window see figure below In the following description all commands are included to ensure a complete docume...

Page 46: ...ommands concerning instrument settings are included in this menu item The commands for the magnet heater calibration and the receiver tuning are only available for BRUKER service personnel and therefore are grayed with a normal software startup The list of commands depends on the status of the instrument see figure If there is no application loaded the list is enlarged by the commands Connect and ...

Page 47: ...ttings command Grayed entries are disabled Shortcut Standard Tool Bar The settings that can be changed are shown in the figure above If the minispec Settings are disabled on a connected minispec customize your minispec software through the Welcome Box to access the calibration parameters The Advanced button in the settings table allows access to a list of instrument setting table names The user ma...

Page 48: ...nt An un calibrated minispec instrument is indicated by a yellow mark Check To run the Daily Check use the corresponding toolbar button or select Daily Check from the menu If one of the checks fails it indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected and the given performance Use the Update Settings command to perform an update but make sure before that everything is well connected adjusted...

Page 49: ...r After a successful license procedure the menu entry is checked and grayed Have ready the minispec instrument s system number see Status Bar and contact BRUKER for information or license numbers 8 5 The Measurement Menu All commands concerning the execution of measurements are concentrated in this menu item see the figure below Since these commands are used frequently quick select buttons are ava...

Page 50: ...l water or fat content from the NMR signal As a consequence the NMR signal must first be calibrated with respect to sample properties Select Calibrate Sample from the Measurement menu Shortcuts Standard Tool Bar Measurement Tool Bar Keys ALT C Running a minispec sample calibration leads the user through several steps In most cases some application specific values see The Application Parameter Tabl...

Page 51: ... repetitive minispec measurement the delay between two successive repetitions and the maximum number of repetitive measurements 8 6 The Parameter Menu All parameters for acquisitions applications and repetitive measurements can be defined with the assistance of the commands in this menu Figure 8 8 The Parameter Pull Down Menu 8 6 1 The Acquisition Parameter Table Command Acquisition parameters are...

Page 52: ...Recycle Delay is used to set the time delay in seconds between repeated scans The recycle delay is usually set just a little longer than the relaxation time of the sample If the delay is deliberately made shorter than the sample relaxation time one or more dummy shots can be made prior to the experiments in order to ensure that the first scan has the same history as all subsequent scans Gain mq Se...

Page 53: ...red separately using the real and imaginary modes respectively If the detection angle and the magnetic field have been adjusted optimally the real component will be at maximum and the imaginary component will be zero Digital Bandwidth NF systems come with a real digital filter which means that the dwell time is related to the setting of the digital filter Changing the digital filter from the stand...

Page 54: ...Menu Each user can configure the screen for the special requirements of a measurement With the help of the pull down menu View one can adjust the arrangement of the different windows the display of toolbars the font size for the result output and much more The list of available commands depends on the active window and the active application Figure 8 10 The View Pull Down Menu The View Default and...

Page 55: ...ature detection is set OFF External Gradient Unit status Possibility of attenuated and shaped pulses The entries are marked with a checkmark when the corresponding item status is OK Shortcut Info Tool Bar 3 Results Mean This function displays the Statistics Box see figure a window which allows general monitoring of measurement results The Statistics Box contains Mean value Standard deviation Curre...

Page 56: ...k The Display Scaling and the Display Cursor Commands There are various possibilities for the data and cursor display With these commands the scaling of the Signal Window and the options for the cursor displays are adjusted For easy handling the commands can be executed using short cuts The following display operations are available Resets the display to the default view Adds a grid to the signal ...

Page 57: ...c program start the software wakes up with the Welcome Box see also section Configuration of the Software the Welcome Box The Welcome Box offers the possibility of adapting some software settings to the user s purposes e g selecting a minispec application or connecting a minispec To switch off the Welcome Box uncheck Display this Window on Startup in the Welcome Box On restarting BRUKER minispec s...

Page 58: ...inted about the data exchange into the Diagnostics View Some status information about the hardware is requested every second These requests take also place if the status has not changed during the last interval For a clear and easy diagnostic it may be useful to suppress the printing using the command Suppress Status Diagnostics Some of the functions described might only be available in certain mi...

Page 59: ...fault Cascade Tile Horizontal and Tile Vertical Commands You can arrange the windows see figure as Cascade in an overlapping fashion or you may arrange multiple open windows Horizontally or Vertically side by side To reset the window alignment use the Default command Shortcut Keys ALT W The Arrange Icons Command Use this command to arrange the icons for minimized windows at the bottom of the main ...

Page 60: ...ut are entered The About the minispec Command Use this command to display the copyright notice and version number of your copy of the minispec software Shortcuts Standard Button Bar Additional Help Functions While moving the cursor through the buttons a short on line help will be displayed describing the function of the button At the same time a more detailed description is displayed in the left p...

Page 61: ...tion of file formats Calibration procedures Instrument settings Control of peripherals In order to use ExpSpel a license is required only available in R D levels The license number must be entered when prompted when the PC is connected to the minispec for the first time Alternatively you can select Licenses from the minispec pull down menu and enter the license number when prompted To open the edi...

Page 62: ...u When the item About ExpSpel is selected an overview of ExpSpel is displayed in the index When inspecting an ExpSpel sequence it is also possible to highlight a command of interest and press F1 to immediately receive instructions about this command An updated ExpSpel manual has been written for the NF series especially pointing out the programming changes as compared to the series ND minispec sys...

Page 63: ...rotons 1 H have a resonance frequency of 20 MHz The orientation of the magnetic field generated by the RF pulse is perpendicular to the static external polarizing field When for example a sample containing NMR active nuclei is exposed to a strong external magnetic field by inserting a sample into the sample orifice of the magnet the process of build up of macroscopic magnetization will start immed...

Page 64: ... in analysis For example because of their different relaxation behavior solid and liquid parts in one sample can be distinguished clearly and their amount determined as in solid fat content SFC measurements As a consequence such materials as foodstuff cosmetics chemical products and much more can be investigated For a more detailed description refer to the application descriptions available from B...

Page 65: ... the Main Unit Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off any residue from the outside of the unit Wipe off excess moisture immediately with a dry cloth For non water soluble marks wipe using a cloth with a few drops of isopropyl alcohol Before Reconnecting the Power Supply Wait until the unit is completely dry before reconnecting the power supply ...

Page 66: ...Maintenance 66 E1400011_1_001 ...

Page 67: ...ations 4 Clean assemblies and parts properly and dismantle in compliance with applicable local occupational safety and environmental protection regulations 12 2 Disposal If no return or disposal agreement has been made send the dismantled components for recycling as prescribed by local environmental regulations Scrap metals Send plastic elements for recycling Dispose of packaging material in accor...

Page 68: ...Dismantling and Disposal 68 E1400011_1_001 ...

Page 69: ...Bruker BioSpin Hotlines Contact our Bruker BioSpin service centers Bruker BioSpin provides dedicated hotlines and service centers so that our specialists can respond as quickly as possible to all your service requests applications questions software or technical needs Please select the service center or hotline you wish to contact from our list available at http www bruker com service information ...

Page 70: ...Contact 70 E1400011_1_001 ...

Page 71: ...re 6 1 The Welcome Box 35 Figure 7 1 The View of the Signal Window Result Window and the Spread Sheet 39 Figure 8 1 The Default View 42 Figure 8 2 The File Pull Down Menu 42 Figure 8 3 The Dialog Box for Data Saving Setup 44 Figure 8 4 The Edit Pull Down Menus for Different Active Windows 45 Figure 8 5 The minispec Pull Down Menu 46 Figure 8 6 The minispec Settings Table 47 Figure 8 7 The Measurem...

Page 72: ...List of Figures 72 E1400011_1_001 ...

Page 73: ...7 Dummy Shots 53 E Edit pull down menu 45 Electrical Connection Values 18 Electronic Control Unit 24 Erase All command 46 Exit Command 45 ExpSpel 61 ExpSpel license number 36 F File menu 42 Find command 46 H Help menu 34 I I O Port Settings command 49 Inspect the delivery 14 Installation CD 33 Instrument Settings command 47 IP addresses 34 L License number 61 Licenses command 49 List of commands 4...

Page 74: ...43 Saving in ASCII format 40 Scans 1 32000 52 Select All command 46 Setup program 33 Signal Window 39 Siting Considerations 22 Spreadsheets 40 Standard applications 37 Stop command 36 T TCP IP Properties 34 Technical Data 17 Toolbars 41 Transport and handling 13 U Unpacking the System 26 Unselect All command 46 Update Settings command 48 User interface 39 W Wake up configuration 35 Welcome Box 35 ...

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