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Page 1: ...minispec mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer 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 January 08 2016 Bruker Corporation P N E1400912 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: ...ditions 20 4 4 minispec Software CD 20 4 5 Specifications mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer 21 4 5 1 Weights and Dimensions 21 4 5 2 Electrical Specifications 21 4 6 Rating Plate 21 5 Introduction 23 5 1 Siting Considerations 24 5 1 1 Environmental Considerations 24 5 2 Installation of the minispec mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer 26 5 2 1 Unpacking the System 26 5 2 2 Electronic Control and the Magnet Unit Connec...

Page 4: ...ard Windows 50 8 2 1 The Signal Window 50 8 2 2 The Results Window 50 8 2 3 The Spreadsheet Window 51 8 2 3 1 Execution of Spreadsheets 51 8 2 3 2 Saving Spreadsheets 51 8 2 3 3 Monitoring 51 8 3 minispec exe Menu Functions 52 8 3 1 The Bars 52 8 3 2 The File Menu 53 8 3 3 The Edit Menu 56 8 3 4 The minispec Menu 57 8 3 5 The Measurement Menu 60 8 3 6 The Parameter Menu 62 8 3 6 1 The Acquisition ...

Page 5: ...Contents E1400912_1_001 5 Index 83 ...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 E1400912_1_001 ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...rk 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 carried out strictly in accordance with the established safety practices and standards of the country where the instrument is installed 2 3 Correct Usage Th...

Page 10: ...wer 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 con...

Page 11: ... 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 with metal implants must be kep...

Page 12: ...zer the following distances of the 5 Gauss line from the housing of the system apply refer to figure above System front and back panels 5 Gauss line goes 5 cm out of the box Upper and lower surfaces 5 Gauss line goes 25 cm out of the box Lateral plates 5 Gauss line goes 25 cm out of the box ...

Page 13: ...form 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 sample adjustment i e the maximum sample height u Always transport the glassware or ceramics with the cover if applicable Never turn the glassware or ceramics upside down or on it s side u The laboratory supervisor i...

Page 14: ...Safety 14 E1400912_1_001 ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...ect sunlight Protect from Heat and Radioactive Sources Protect packages against heat direct sunlight and radioactive sources Table 3 1 Symbols on the Packaging 3 2 Inspection at Delivery Upon receipt immediately inspect the delivery for completeness and transport damage Proceed as follows in the event of externally apparent transport damage Do not accept the delivery or only accept it subject to r...

Page 17: ...dling Packaging Materials Dispose of packaging material in accordance with the relevant applicable legal requirements and local regulations see Dismantling and Disposal 77 3 4 Storage Storage of the Packages Store the packages under the following conditions Do not store outdoors Store in dry and dust free conditions Do not expose to aggressive media Protect against direct sunlight Avoid mechanical...

Page 18: ...Transport Packaging and Storage 18 E1400912_1_001 ...

Page 19: ...ing 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 laboratory environment it is recommended to connect the minispec to a separate circuit that is not used by any other equipment Furthermore a voltage stabilizer or UPS may be required to avoid instrument instabilities or other unexpected system behavior...

Page 20: ...00 m Ideal operating temperature 22 25 C Minimum operating temperature 18 C Maximum operating temperature 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...

Page 21: ... 15 AT All Systems 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 laboratory environment it is recommended to connect the minispec to a separate circuit that is not us...

Page 22: ...Technical Data 22 E1400912_1_001 ...

Page 23: ...r the mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer calibration measurement result administration etc Using minispec exe software the minispec software used for diagnostic and service purposes The software functions are discussed step by step using pictures to help familiarize the user with all of the accessible minispec features Finally for a better understanding of the principles involved an introduction to the basi...

Page 24: ...d be used in areas free from direct sunlight heat sources and power cables A constant temperature is important for field stability and accurate reproduction of measurement results The usual magnet temperature if not indicated different is 40 C for all instruments These temperatures have been selected because they are well above the expected ambient laboratory temperatures and therefore allow accur...

Page 25: ... u Keep disks credit cards and electronic devices away from the identified area u Do not use ferromagnetic tools or items within the identified 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 inj...

Page 26: ...omponents listed in the packing list are part of the delivery CAUTION Danger of property damage due to improper handling The 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 fr...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...may be packed with additional shielding elements or may be declared as dangerous goods 5 2 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 29: ...t LED connection status indicator ON green Communication between the Electronic Control Unit and Magnet Unit is OK OFF No communication between the Electronic Unit and Magnet Unit 5 4 Calibration Samples Hatch and Probe Exchange The Magnet Unit cover has two outer hatches or doors The first one is on the front panel of the unit and can be used to contain the calibration samples Pressing on the upp...

Page 30: ...rd to loosen the preamplifier connection under the mounting plate than raise the assembly mounting bar with probe and preamplifier attached out of the magnet gap Figure 5 6 Ring of the Quick Release Fastener left and the Raising of the Probe Assembly right 1 Rings 2 Rotating the rings To open the fasteners turn the rings 1 upward and rotate them 2 Replace the assembly by following the instructions...

Page 31: ... 1 Software Installation Execute the following steps if the PC has not been pre configured for the minispec by Bruker Please note that for proper installation of the minispec software PC system requirements apply For minispec Plus operation in addition to the specified Microsoft operation system version which is required for minispec exe software operation Microsoft Office is required too Each min...

Page 32: ...s 192 168 1 1 Connection is indicated at the top status line with a message for example Connected to NF3000 The IP address of the console will be displayed in a small box on the bottom edge of the program window If the connection with the default serial number here e g NF3000 cannot be established retry using the IP address 192 168 1 1 instead of the default NFxxxx from the Welcome box settings 8 ...

Page 33: ...uker no password has been entered and the user may proceed by pressing Enter The PC will then finish the boot up process and show the minispec Plus icon on the desktop Besides the software icon a link to the minispec documentation folder is also on the desktop 7 2 Running minispec Plus Software Double click on the minispec Plus icon to start the software The software will start and come to the log...

Page 34: ...m The software will now guide you through the procedure requesting the Daily Check sample Insert the corresponding sample with care into your NMR system Finally the test should conclude and the instrument should be valid for 24 hours In case there is a Daily Check failure it is recommended to run the Update Settings procedure and to follow the corresponding instructions In any case if the Update S...

Page 35: ...r all other applications the customer will need to calibrate the system with their own reference standards Typically 4 6 standards with known reference values are needed per calibration line In most cases the mq20 Toothpaste Analyzers are calibrated in a classical way i e the NMR signals of FID or Hahn echo or both are considered and the corresponding amplitudes are correlated with the sample prop...

Page 36: ...zer 36 E1400912_1_001 The user may choose the Calibrate button and proceed to the Calibration menu Create a new calibration and select a corresponding name Choose the corresponding Bruker pre defined method and double check the number of scans ...

Page 37: ...me may differ in the calibration and in the measurement part Per default the same numbers are applied However also different parameters are possible Users that need to create one calibration but like to apply different parameter sets of RD and NS for the measurement can create one calibration and duplicate it including calibration points This way only one calibration has to be established but mult...

Page 38: ...ighest concentration After Gain Adjustment one calibration sample after the other is analyzed Depending on the application one or two parameters are calibrated It is also possible to calibrate for 2 values simultaneously Start with the first sample As the Gain is fixed now the order in which the calibration samples are measured does not matter The calibration measurements are shown on the screen ...

Page 39: ...sts a minimum of 3 samples per calibration parameter However often the calibration can be improved by including further samples for example 5 or 6 When the measurement of all the samples is completed switch to the calibration results Afterwards move forward to the calibration line and inspect the correlation and other parameters describing the calibration quality ...

Page 40: ...plicate of this calibration and also copying the calibration data points If the calibration is signed one may leave the calibration section and switch to the Measurement part or the Calibration Validation measurements are executed Here a defined sample is measured on a daily base and the results are recorded by the software for stability performance check and also as a validation tool Once the Cal...

Page 41: ...easured according to the calibration curve selected by the user Enter the batch name of the sample to be analyzed Select the corresponding calibration method Note once batch and calibration are chosen those are connected to each other The software then remembers this connection when doing further measurements Depending upon the method as it has been defined during the calibration the sample may ne...

Page 42: ...le into the NMR as instructed by the software and see the measurement progress Once the measurement has completed the result will be indicated and displayed on the screen in large letters and also on the results list Proceed with the next measurement or leave the Measurement menu ...

Page 43: ...unknown samples have been measured the results are archived into the minispec Plus data base Going to Results the data can be sorted selected according to criteria such as time span user etc Once selected one may sign the data Sign function Or export data either to ASCII file or to MS Excel ...

Page 44: ...nt features for your application should already be factory set and for most of the customers there will be no reason to access this part of minispec Plus This part can only be accessed by an user with Administrator permissions Not mentioned so far is the fact that minispec Plus runs with 3 permission levels Administrators with full access User with Calibration permission having access to the Calib...

Page 45: ...r if the software runs for instance the Daily Check successfully then there is no need to do any modification on those settings Calibration settings can be specified in minispec Plus for instance the number of calibration samples to be measured as a minimum despite the below example we recommend a minimum of 3 calibration samples per parameter to be analyzed This is also the default setting in min...

Page 46: ...re Details For further details on the calibration procedures measurements results archiving administration please refer to the dedicated minispec Plus manuals dealing with those matters in much more detail The following manuals exist minispec Plus Administration minispec Plus Classic Applications minispec Plus Chemometric Applications optional For the mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer there exists an SOP S...

Page 47: ...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 47 As already mentioned the standard software of mq20 Toothpaste Analyzer is the minispec Plus software Corresponding manuals for this software are also available on the minispec CD memory stick for a list see Introduction 23 8 1 2 Co...

Page 48: ...d you will need it for every subsequent log in Handle the password carefully Only users who have permission to make changes to calibrations and software configurations should have knowledge of the password If password protection is not desired simply click OK or Enter without entering a password when the password entry box appears and confirm this in the following box Later log in Press the Setup ...

Page 49: ...le Other forms of measurement are available for convenience including a repetitive run command and a command to detect the raw NMR signal The following sequence of actions is generally followed in preparation for measurements 1 Turn on your minispec and your PC if they were turned off Wait until the console CPU Ethernet process boots as indicated by the lighting of the left green LEDs located on t...

Page 50: ...ation time and the NMR Analyzer 8 2 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 d...

Page 51: ...re saved automatically 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 alternativ...

Page 52: ...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 positioned at the bottom of the scree...

Page 53: ...Command Shortcuts Standard Tool Bar Keys CTRL O Use this command to open an existing document in a new window One can select either A complete minispec application filename extension app consisting of maximum four windows an editor window with ASCII text in ExpSpel programming language the Signal Window with the measured signals the Result Box and in some cases a spreadsheet Measured signals filen...

Page 54: ...ocedure select Save Setup from the result box file menu Figure 8 5 The Dialog Box for Data Saving Setup Select Default Storing to backup every 100 result box lines of measured data to the file application mdt in the current working directory When you attempt to exit the minispec application the system will prompt whether the data should be saved deleted or copied into another file Select Don t Pro...

Page 55: ...when printed The main window will be replaced with a print preview window in which one or two pages will be displayed in their print format The Print Preview toolbar offers options to view either one or two pages at a time movement back and forth through the document zoom in and out of pages and to initiate a print job The Print Setup Command Use this command to select a printer and a printer conn...

Page 56: ...ata are copied as x y z data in ASCII format to allow an easy transfer to Excel Use Copy as Bitmap from the Edit menu to copy signals as bitmap to the clipboard Shortcut Keys CTRL B Copy as Bitmap Shortcut Keys CTRL C Copy as Data The Select All Command Selects the entire content of the Result Window In the Signal Window this command is only valid in connection with calibrations Shortcut Keys CTRL...

Page 57: ...MS Windows hosts file and have the form NBxxxx for NMS or NDxxxx NFxxxx for mq systems The minispec serial number which is the host name of the minispec is used to identify the BRUKER minispec controlled by the minispec software that is running on a PC in a TCP IP network It is recommended to add the IP address of the minispec and its corresponding Serial Number to the Windows hosts file on the PC...

Page 58: ... 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 may select the appropriate settings table to be used by the instrument define custom names for the settings tables with the help of the Customise button e g settings table name could be set to the probe name and...

Page 59: ...ow 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 an instrument setting is not optimized Use the Update Settings command to perform an update Shortcut Info Toolbar The Balance Settings Command One can connect a scale by serial interface to the PC s communication port in order to electronically ...

Page 60: ...surement 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 available in the Measurement Tool Bar and key short cuts exist to enhance accessibility Figure 8 9 The Measurement Pull Down Menu The Run Stop and Continue Commands The Run command starts a measurement If the S...

Page 61: ... 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 Table Command need to be defined To calibrate a minispec application pr...

Page 62: ...8 3 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 10 The Parameter Pull Down Menu 8 3 6 1 The Acquisition Parameter Table Command Acquisition parameters are application dependent values for example receiver gain recycle delay and number of scans to accumulate that help define da...

Page 63: ...ycle 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 dB Gain ...

Page 64: ...ndwidth is used to set a digital filter For very weak and noisy signals the digital bandwidth should be set as low as possible without distorting the signal shape NF systems come with a digital filter which means that the dwell time is related to the setting of the digital filter Changing the digital filter from the standard value in the application software may lead to non sense NMR signals Make ...

Page 65: ...the Info Tool Bar see the figure above When the minispec software is configured as the Relaxation Time or NMR Analyzer type all toolbars are docking toolbars This means that the toolbars can be moved to any location on the entire screen by pressing and holding the left mouse key The location can be outside of the minispec software main window within the main window docked e g on the left right top...

Page 66: ...window which allows general monitoring of measurement results The Statistics Box contains Mean value Standard deviation Current data value Total number of data Maximum value Minimum value Difference between minimum and maximum value Graphic representation Statistics Meter The window can be minimized with the double arrow in the upper right part of the box see figure Only the graphic view will be d...

Page 67: ...he signal display Toggles between separate or overlapping displays of real and imaginary signals Toggles between Full Scale the limits are the highest and lowest values to be displayed and normal 100 signal scale Zoom Scale on off To zoom mark the signal with the rectangle cursor Using the left mouse button you can toggle between the left upper and the right lower limit The zoom range is defined u...

Page 68: ...ose the larger font The Diagnostics View Command With this command a window is opened up which displays various information for diagnostic purposes These options are helpful for checking the instrument status connections and commands Different diagnostics are available depending on the active window The transfer of the diagnostic information from the minispec to the PC and the display in the Diagn...

Page 69: ...ailable The Fit Command This command is only available in connection with calibrations You can fit your calibration data and display the fit results see Info Views point 4 The FFT Magnitude Power and Absolute Commands A Fast Fourier Transform of measurement data will be performed using the FFT command If the NMR signal is observed in complex mode real and imaginary part of the signal the Magnitude...

Page 70: ...ns for minimized windows at the bottom of the main window If there is an open document window at the bottom of the main window some or all of the icons may not be visible because they are hidden behind this document window The Marker Command This command sets the Marker Cursor on off Use the mouse or the cursor keys to position the data cursor Data point information and the distance from the fitte...

Page 71: ...splay 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 part of the Status Bar If you want an expatiated comment about menu f...

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Page 73: ...the nucleus investigated For example at a field strength of 0 47 Tesla protons 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 magn...

Page 74: ... 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 Bruk...

Page 75: ... 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 76: ...Maintenance 76 E1400912_1_001 ...

Page 77: ...ations 4 Clean assemblies and parts properly and dismantle in compliance with applicable local occupational safety and environmental protection regulations 11 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...

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Page 79: ...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 ...

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Page 81: ...come Box 48 Figure 8 2 The View of the Signal Window Result Window and the Spread Sheet 50 Figure 8 3 The Default View 52 Figure 8 4 The File Pull Down Menu 53 Figure 8 5 The Dialog Box for Data Saving Setup 54 Figure 8 6 The Edit Pull Down Menus for Different Active Windows 56 Figure 8 7 The minispec Pull Down Menu 57 Figure 8 8 The minispec Settings Table 58 Figure 8 9 The Measurement Pull Down ...

Page 82: ...List of Figures 82 E1400912_1_001 ...

Page 83: ... 77 Dummy Shots 63 E Edit pull down menu 56 Electrical Connection Values 19 Electronic Control Unit 26 Erase All command 56 Exit Command 55 ExpSpel license number 49 F File menu 53 Find command 56 H Help menu 32 I I O Port Settings command 59 Inspect the delivery 16 Installation CD 31 Instrument Settings command 58 IP addresses 32 L Licenses command 60 List of commands 57 M Mag Cycle Steps 64 Magn...

Page 84: ... Scans 1 32000 63 Select All command 56 Settings command 58 Setup program 31 Signal Window 50 Siting Considerations 24 Spreadsheets 51 Stop command 49 T TCP IP Properties 32 Technical Data 19 Toolbars 52 Transport and handling 15 U Unpacking the System 27 Unselect All command 56 Update Settings command 58 User interface 50 W Wake up configuration 47 Welcome Box 47 ...

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