Chapter 1
Introduction to this manual
Page 1-2
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Note
For the Zetasizer model, serial number, software and firmware version,
left-click the Nano icon in the right corner of the status bar.
Using this manual
Read the Health and Safety information in
Chapter 3
before using the instrument.
For more detail on the Zetasizer software, use its online
Help
. Each window has a
Help
button giving information about it.
Advice
buttons present more sample-
related content.
If using the MPT-2 Autotitrator, refer to the
Autotitrator manual
where neces-
sary.
Menu commands
Software menu commands are referred to in the form
main menu-menu item
.
As an example, the command
Configure-New SOP
refers to selecting the
New
SOP
item in the
Configure menu
. Menu commands are shown in bold text.
Access to the instrument
Malvern personnel
Malvern personnel (service engineers, representatives, etc.) have full access to the
instrument and are the only people authorised to perform all service procedures
that may require the removal of the covers.
Warning!
Removal of the main covers by unauthorised personnel, even a supervisor,
will invalidate the warranty of the instrument.
Supervisor
The supervisor is responsible for the management and safety of the instrument and
its operation. The supervisor also trains the operators. They can perform all user
maintenance routines identified in
Chapter 4
.
The supervisor has access to a more detailed manual in English.
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