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FluoroMax-3 v. 3.1 (3 Mar 2006) Introduction
0-1
Note:
Keep this and the other reference
manuals near the system.
0: Introduction
About the FluoroMax
®
-3 and FluoroMax
®
-P
Both the FluoroMax
®
-3 and FluoroMax
®
-P are self-contained, fully automated spectro-
fluorometer systems. Data output is viewed on a PC, while printouts may be obtained
via an optional plotter or printer. All FluoroMax
®
-3 and FluoroMax
®
-P functions are
under the control of FluorEssence™ spectroscopy software. The main parts of the
FluoroMax
®
-3 and FluoroMax
®
-P spectrofluorometer systems are:
•
State-of-the-art optical components
•
A personal computer
•
FluorEssence™ for Windows™, the driving software.
The difference between the FluoroMax
®
-3 and FluoroMax
®
-P is that the FluoroMax
®
-P
contains a phosphorimeter for phosphorescence measurements. This manual explains
how to operate and maintain a FluoroMax
®
-3 and FluoroMax
®
-P spectrofluorometer.
The manual also describes measurements and tests essential to obtain accurate data. For
a complete discussion of the almost limitless power provided by FluorEssence™, refer
to the
FluorEssence™ User’s Guide (especially regarding software installation) and the
on-line help for Origin
®
and FluorEssence™, which accompany the system.