Unpacking Instructions
Carefully unpack the contents and check the materials against the following packing list to
ensure that you have received everything in good condition:
Packing List
Description
Quantity
Spectrophotometer ............................................................................................................ 1
Power Cord....................................................................................................................... 1
Cuvette (round) ..............................................................................................Box of 12 1
Square Cuvette Adapter .................................................................................................... 1
Dust Cover......................................................................................................................... 1
Allen Wrench..................................................................................................................... 1
User Manual....................................................................................................................... 1
Installation
1.
Place the instrument in a suitable location away from direct sunlight. In order to
have the best performance from your instrument, keep it as far as possible from any
strong magnetic or electrical fields or any electrical device that may generate high-
frequency fields. Set the unit up in an area that is free of dust, corrosive gases and
strong vibrations.
2.
Remove any obstructions or materials that could hinder the flow of air under and
around the instrument.
3. Turn on the instrument and allow it to warm up for 15 minutes before taking any
readings.
Operation Panel
The key operating components of the Alpha-1000 spectrophotometers are shown in
Figure-2 & Figure-3. The power switch is located on the back of the instrument.
Power Switch:
Turns the instrument on and off.
0A/100%T
Knob:
Adjust Digital Display reading to 100%T and 0.000A when blank
reference solution is in Sample Compartment.
Sample Compartment
:
Accept 10 mm test tube or 10 mm square cuvette (the
square cuvette adapter is required).
Wavelength Control Knob:
Select desired wavelength in nanometers (nm).
