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FluoroMax-3 v. 3 (22 Feb 2005)
System Description
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2: System Description
Introduction
A spectrofluorometer is an analytical instrument used to measure and record the fluo-
rescence of a sample. While recording the fluorescence, the excitation, emission, or
both wavelengths may be scanned. With additional accessories, variation of signal with
time, temperature, concentration, polarization, or other variables may be monitored.
Basic theory of operation
A continuous source of light shines onto an excitation monochromator, which selects a
band of wavelengths. This monochromatic excitation light is directed onto a sample,
which emits luminescence. The luminescence is directed into a second, emission mono-
chromator, which selects a band of wavelengths, and shines them onto a detector. The
signal from the detector is reported to a system controller and host computer, where the
data can be manipulated and presented, using special software.
Warning:
Do not open the instrument without proper training and
having read this operation manual. The instrument contains dan-
gerous voltages, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, and
fragile light-sources. In addition, tampering with the optical com-
ponents can irreversibly damage them.
Summary of Contents for FluoroMax-3
Page 5: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 3 Mar 2006 v 15 Declaration of Conformity 15 1 16 Index 16 1...
Page 6: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 3 Mar 2006 vi...
Page 18: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 3 Mar 2006 Introduction 0 12...
Page 36: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 22 Feb 2005 System Description 2 8...
Page 96: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 3 Mar 2006 Maintenance 6 12...
Page 156: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 6 Mar 2006 Automated Polarizers 10 22...
Page 208: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 6 Mar 2006 Bibliography 14 4...
Page 210: ...FluoroMax 3 v 3 1 6 Mar 2006 Declaration of Conformity 15 2...