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6 . Frontier IR Single-range Spectrometers User's Guide 

About This Manual 

This manual contains the following sections: 

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Introduction 

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Warnings and Safety Information 

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An Overview of the Frontier IR Single-Range Spectrometers 

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Unpacking and Installation 

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Using the Spectrometer with Spectrum 

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Routine Maintenance 

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Advanced Maintenance 

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Appendices. 

For further information on collecting, viewing and processing spectra using Spectrum 

software, refer to the help file that you can access from the Help menu, or by clicking 

Help

 

on a dialog. 

NOTE: 

This manual shows details for using your instrument with the Spectrum software 

package (version 10 or later). If you have Spectrum ES or AssureID software, please 

refer to the Administrator’s Guide for your software which can be found on the 

IR & Raman Manuals CD

 (L1050002), or refer to the on-screen Help. 

Summary of Contents for Frontier FT-IR

Page 1: ...FRONTIER IR SINGLE RANGE SYSTEMS User s Guide MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY ...

Page 2: ...y and fitness for a particular purpose PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or tr...

Page 3: ...ectrometers 24 Optical system 25 Top panel controls 26 The sample compartment 26 Internal accessories 27 External accessories 28 Imaging systems 29 Storage compartment 29 Power switch and communication ports 29 Accessories 30 Frontier IR Sytems Upgrades 31 Unpacking and Installation 33 Requirements 34 Electrical requirements 34 Environment 34 Unpacking the Spectrometer 35 Opening the shipping cont...

Page 4: ...trument desiccant 58 Installing rechargeable desiccant in the instrument 59 Purging the Spectrometer 60 Changing the External Fuse 63 Cooling the MCT Detector If Fitted 65 Advanced Maintenance 69 Opening the Main Cover 70 Replacing the Source 74 Replacing the Beamsplitter 76 Installing Replacing Windows 78 Installing Filters in the Filter Wheel 80 Replacing the Laser and Power Supply 84 Replacing ...

Page 5: ...Introduction ...

Page 6: ... Maintenance Appendices For further information on collecting viewing and processing spectra using Spectrum software refer to the help file that you can access from the Help menu or by clicking Help on a dialog NOTE This manual shows details for using your instrument with the Spectrum software package version 10 or later If you have Spectrum ES or AssureID software please refer to the Administrato...

Page 7: ...press two keys at the same time for example ALT F All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise The term instrument refers to the mid or near infrared Frontier IR spectrometers and any sampling accessory fitted Notes Cautions and Warnings Three terms in the following standard formats are also used to highlight special circumstances and warnings NOTE A note indicates ...

Page 8: ...sobre este tipo de circunstancias Warning Danger Nous utilisons la formule WARNING DANGER pour avertir des situations pouvant occasionner des dommages corporels à l utilisateur ou à d autres personnes Les détails sur ces circonstances sont données dans un encadré semblable à celui ci Warning Pericolo Con il termine WARNING PERICOLO vengono segnalate situazioni che potrebbero provocare incidenti al...

Page 9: ...ancias Caution Attention Nous utilisons le terme CAUTION ATTENTION pour signaler les situations susceptibles de provoquer de graves détériorations de l instrument ou d autre matériel Les détails sur ces circonstances figurent dans un encadré semblable à celui ci Caution Attenzione Con il termine CAUTION ATTENZIONE vengono segnalate situazioni che potrebbero arrecare gravi danni allo strumento o ad...

Page 10: ...10 Frontier IR Single range Spectrometers User s Guide ...

Page 11: ...Warnings and Safety Information ...

Page 12: ...ver of the instrument DO keep the instrument dry Avoid spilling liquid into the instrument Clean all external spills immediately If anything that is spilled enters the main body of the instrument switch off the power and contact a PerkinElmer Service Engineer DO NOT stare into the internal laser beam under the instrument cover The instrument contains a low power visible red laser momentary exposur...

Page 13: ...djustment maintenance and repair of the opened operating instrument If any adjustment maintenance and repair of the opened operating instrument is necessary this must only be done by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved Whenever it is likely that the instrument is unsafe make it inoperative The instrument may be unsafe if it Shows visible damage Fails to perform the intended measur...

Page 14: ...ventilated area if nitrogen will be used as a purge gas or if liquid nitrogen will be used to cool a detector Oxygen depletion in an enclosed space does not trigger a gasping reflex and errors of judgment confusion or unconsciousness can occur in seconds and without warning The spectrometer includes a coupling that enables the instrument body and another coupling that enables the sample compartmen...

Page 15: ...d on the instrument and there is any possibility that they have entered the interior by coming into contact with cover gaskets for example then the instrument must be switched off immediately and disconnected from the power supply The optics area should then be thoroughly purged with dry air or nitrogen or the main cover should be opened to thoroughly ventilate the optics area before proceeding WA...

Page 16: ...terminals may be live and the removal of covers other than those which can be removed by hand is likely to expose live parts Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the instrument has been disconnected from all voltage sources The instrument must be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any adjustment replacement maintenance or repair WARNING Any inter...

Page 17: ...elected WARNING Do not stare into any laser beam Staring into a laser beam intrabeam viewing can cause permanent damage to your eyes The laser is automatically shut down when the main cover of the instrument is raised WARNING Do not attempt to override or modify the interlock system Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardou...

Page 18: ...of a Class 2 laser beam is normally given by the eye s aversion response including the blink reflex which limits exposure of the eye to less than 0 25 seconds Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered to be hazardous Radiation emitted by the Frontier FT NIR The Frontier IR FT NIR quartz halogen bulb which produces the near infra red beam emits ultraviolet visible and infrared radiation ...

Page 19: ...ntification label is on the front of the instrument Other labels are fixed to the Frontier IR spectrometers in the locations shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Labels rear of instrument NOTE The label with a crossed out wheeled bin symbol and a rectangular bar indicates that the product is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Refer to Appendix 5 WEEE Instruc...

Page 20: ... IR Single range Spectrometers User s Guide NOTE There is a second copy of the CAUTION label inside the sample compartment cover Figure 2 Labels sample compartment Serial number part number and date of manufacture ...

Page 21: ...ent Caution hot surface Caution risk of electric shock Caution laser radiation hazard Caution risk of danger Refer to accompanying documents in all cases where this symbol is used to find out the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which have to be taken ...

Page 22: ...ned and tested to meet the requirements of the EC Directive 2004 108 EC FCC rules and regulations These products are classified as digital devices used exclusively as industrial commercial or medical test equipment They are exempt from the technical standards specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations based on Section 15 103 c ...

Page 23: ...An Overview of the Frontier IR Single Range Spectrometers ...

Page 24: ...o 350 cm 1 with a best resolution of 0 4 cm 1 A DTGS deuterated triglycine sulfate MIR detector as standard for enhanced signal to noise Optional gold optics Optional MCT detector Frontier Extended Range Performance Pack FT IR spectrometers The optical system with CsI beamsplitter enables you to collect data over a total range of 7800 to 225 cm 1 with a best resolution of 0 4 cm 1 A DTGS deuterate...

Page 25: ...ou when the desiccant needs changing an internal humidity sensor is available as an option In Frontier FT IR spectrometers KBr or CsI windows separate the sample compartment from the purged optical system For Frontier FT NIR spectrometers these windows are CaF2 NOTE Before you select the MCT detector optional in Spectrum software fit one of the attenuators supplied Attenuator Set L1160560 to the w...

Page 26: ...nstrument is switched on To display prompts and other messages generated by Spectrum software The instrument s Go button is used in concert with the displayed prompts and other messages generated by Spectrum software It allows you to Start and Halt data collection while you are away from your computer The sample compartment The instrument has a large purgeable sample compartment Figure 5 located a...

Page 27: ...compartment windows that are composed of CaF2 which is relatively resistant to humidity Open the sample compartment by lifting the cover using the recess at the front The infrared beam enters the sample compartment through an aperture on the left After passing through the sample it enters the detector area through an aperture on the right side of the sample compartment Standard accessories are mou...

Page 28: ... it is available as a field fitted upgrade L1280248 For information about removing or refitting an external accessory refer to its User s Guide which is distributed on the IR Raman Manuals CD L1050002 as a pdf file For information about moving the instrument see Moving the Spectrometer on page 54 CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the external accessory bracket mounted within the handhold on the rig...

Page 29: ... available as a field fitted upgrade L1280248 Storage compartment You can store your polystyrene reference film sample slides and other small accessories in the storage compartment on the top of the spectrometer Figure 9 Figure 9 Storage compartment on top of the spectrometer Power switch and communication ports The power switch AC power cable connector and communications ports are on the rear of ...

Page 30: ...ffuse Reflectance Yes n a NIRA n a Yes External NIRA n a Yes NIR Fiber Optic Probe n a Yes NIR Tablet Autosampler n a Yes Liquid Sipper Yes Yes TL 8000 EGA System TG IR Yes Yes General Purpose Optical Bench GPOB with External MCT Detector Yes Yes General Purpose Optical Bench GPOB and External LiTaO3 Detector Yes Yes The Liquid Sipper and NIR Tablet Autosampler accessories are supported by AssureI...

Page 31: ...er windows are available Ask your PerkinElmer Customer Service Representative for details L1280258 Single Range FT IR to Dual Range FT IR FT NIR upgrade L1280259 Single Range FT NIR to Dual Range FT IR FT NIR upgrade L1280260 Single Range FT IR to Dual Range FT IR FT FIR upgrade L1280249 Narrow band 1 mm MCT FT IR Second Detector adds an MCT detector in the second detector position FT IR instrumen...

Page 32: ...32 Frontier IR Single range Spectrometers User s Guide ...

Page 33: ...Unpacking and Installation ...

Page 34: ... drawer The primary fuse is connected in the live line Environment To obtain the best performance from your instrument Place the instrument in an environment that is relatively dust free Make sure that the bench top is free from vibration or mechanical shocks Do not place the instrument or the PC near to room heating equipment such as central heating radiators Do not position the instrument in dir...

Page 35: ...pening the shipping container Your spectrometer is packed inside the box in a silver bag that protects it from condensation 1 First remove the software box leads and so on from the box and check that all the following parts are present Part Number Description MIR NIR L1202057 Polystyrene Calibration Film 1 L1180479 NIR Performance Validation Kit 1 04974265 Quick Release Purge Coupling 2 2 L1200466...

Page 36: ...re it is removed from the bag This means leaving it overnight if it has been moved from a cold area and at least 4 hours after removal from the shipping container 3 When the spectrometer has been allowed to warm to the temperature of its surroundings remove it from the bag and place it on the bench where it is to be used Ensure that you can reach the rear of the spectrometer to connect the cables ...

Page 37: ...pink as the desiccant packs are exhausted Figure 10 Change the desiccant in the instrument when the sector marked 10 becomes pink but while the sectors marked 15 and 20 are still blue Refer to The Desiccant Indicator in Detail on page 56 for more information about the appropriate action to take if the sectors marked 15 and 20 are pink Figure 10 The desiccant indicator CAUTION If all three sectors ...

Page 38: ...e into the network connection on your PC if you are using the crossover cable or network hub if you are using a standard Ethernet cable Connector details Description Connector Type Voltage Maximum Current 10 100 Base T Ethernet connector This is the standard interface between the PC and the instrument or between a Local Area Network LAN and the instrument If connecting directly from the PC to the ...

Page 39: ... Type Voltages Maximum Currents 10101 Serial port Connects a PC to the instrument using an RS232 interface cable This connector is only used for service diagnostics 9 way D type 12 V 100 mA 12 V 100 mA General Purpose Optical Bench GPOB Allows synchronization between the instrument and an external accessory 26 way high density D type 5 V 50 mA Spt Lt Spotlight Used to connect the instrument to a S...

Page 40: ... or you will cause serious damage to the instrument when it is switched on Connecting the spectrometer to the electrical supply The power cable for the electrical supply plugs into the rear of the instrument It has a molded socket at one end If it is necessary to fit a plug on the power cable use the wire color code below Plug Pin Wire Color 100 120 V Wire Color 220 240 V Ground Earth Green or Gre...

Page 41: ...e electrical supply inlet Figure 13 of the instrument Figure 13 Electrical supply inlet 2 Switch on the power at the supply 3 Switch on the instrument at the switch above the supply inlet I is on and O is off After a short diagnostic check which takes about 2 minutes and is described in Appendix 2 Instrument Self Checks on page 90 your instrument will be ready to communicate with the PC Electricit...

Page 42: ...nd follow the instructions on the screen Details of the installation program are given in the Administrator s Guide The Instrument Install Wizard After installing your software you will need to install your instrument If you have Spectrum software or Spectrum ES software select Add Instrument from the Administration group on the Setup menu The Instrument Install Wizard starts OR If you have Assure...

Page 43: ...Using the Spectrometer with Spectrum ...

Page 44: ...ctrum application OR Double click the shortcut icon on the desktop The Spectrum start up splash screen is displayed followed by a dialog that may require your login details 3 If required enter your User name and Password and then click OK If you already have an instrument set up in Spectrum or AssureID software for this user on this PC the Instrument Connection dialog may be displayed unless Auto ...

Page 45: ...1 This will set the J Stop size in mm to the default for that resolution which you can then edit By default sensible values for the scan and instrument parameters are entered in the Instrument Settings toolbar The values applied depend on your instrument and accessory To amend any value select the parameter and then enter your new value or select a value from the drop down list 2 If a background s...

Page 46: ...ges generated by Spectrum software Simply follow the prompts in the instrument display and use the Go button located on the instrument to complete a series of sample scans Figure 15 Top panel controls Changing the beam path Hover over the icons on the Setup Instrument BeamPath tab to identify elements in the instrument beam path As you click on each item the appropriate row in the Settings Table i...

Page 47: ... the Spotlight microscope select Left external from the Beam Location drop down list Figure 17 Setup Instrument BeamPath tab with the beam path directed to the Microscope circled Using the Spectrum on screen Help system Use the Spectrum Help system to find further information about using Spectrum software to control set up and adjust your instrument To open the Help file select Contents from the H...

Page 48: ...n overcoming the following issues Non linearity due to resolution The measured spectrum is temperature dependent Lineshape and calibration are affected by J stop and sample or accessory What does atmospheric suppression do When CO2 H2O is switched on the software uses a single reference spectrum derived from high resolution data and our understanding of the instrument to model the lineshape then f...

Page 49: ...Using the Spectrometer with Spectrum 49 Figure 20 Atmospheric suppression ...

Page 50: ...formity This is true for all FT IR spectrometers Differences can occur between instruments when using different sampling accessories and when components are changed AVI allows calibration and lineshape to be maintained The Absolute Virtual Instrument is an instrument with theoretical performance such that the result of measuring a known sample on such an instrument can be predicted So if we measur...

Page 51: ...omatically This information is used to identify the scans that are being collected and to accumulate sample scans This can decrease the overall scanning time required for those samples that require scan accumulation What does Look Ahead do If Look Ahead has been enabled the spectrometer scans continuously When you request a sample scan the scan collected is compared to the scans that have already ...

Page 52: ...vanced tab and if required adjust the threshold range using the slider bars To display more information about an individual test double click on its name in the list When you collect your spectrum the selected tests are performed as the data is collected and a signal light green amber or red indicates the result The results from the Quality Checks imply Okay the quality of the spectra is satisfact...

Page 53: ...Routine Maintenance ...

Page 54: ...Avoid spilling liquid into the instrument Clean all external spills immediately If anything that is spilled enters the main body of the spectrometer switch off the power and contact a PerkinElmer Service Engineer CAUTION Do not touch or attempt to clean any optical surface in the instrument because this will impair its performance and may easily damage the component Cleaning the display Clean grea...

Page 55: ...lifted using the shaped handholds on its sides as shown in Figure 22 Two people are needed to lift it because its basic weight is approximately 34 kg Figure 22 Lifting a Frontier IR spectrometer Condensation Be aware that condensation caused by moving your spectrometer from a cooler environment to a warmer one can damage the windows of the sample compartment To prevent this damage from occurring M...

Page 56: ...nd to the approximate Relative Humidity in the instrument Figure 23 The desiccant indicator when desiccant packs should be changed CAUTION If all three sectors of the desiccant indicator are pink then you must change the desiccant The instrument optics may be fogged Do not switch the instrument either ON or OFF until all sectors are blue Sector Action Required All sectors blue None The humidity le...

Page 57: ... option on the Setup Instrument BeamPath tab in Spectrum software Figure 24 Figure 24 Setup Instrument BeamPath tab in Spectrum If an instrument desiccant change is overdue a warning will be displayed in the Status Bar and in the Setup Instrument BeamPath table The warning is displayed until you tell the software that the desiccant has been changed To reset the desiccant change interval select the...

Page 58: ...A kit contains two packs of desiccant and three kits are required 1 Inspect the humidity indicator card in the plastic bags in which the spare desiccant packs are packed If the card indicates humidity in the bag discard the desiccant pack 2 Remove the sample area cover if fitted by opening the cover pressing the clip and pulling the cover vertically to remove Figure 25 Figure 25 Removing the sampl...

Page 59: ...ble desiccant in the instrument There is also a rechargeable desiccant kit available part number L1250311 To install rechargeable desiccant packs follow the Renewing the instrument desiccant procedure starting on page 58 The instrument requires two rechargeable desiccant packs the packs are sized to fit into the left 70 mm 78 mm 33 mm or right 102 mm 78 mm 84 mm of the desiccant container The stan...

Page 60: ...y air stores 6 26 m3 at 1 4 104 kPa 220 ft3 at 2200 lbf in2 Make sure that the gas is free of oil water or dirt particles larger than 25 µm 0 001 inch WARNING Do not site the instrument in a poorly ventilated area if nitrogen will be used as a purge gas Oxygen depletion in an enclosed space does not trigger a gasping reflex and errors of judgment confusion or unconsciousness can occur in seconds a...

Page 61: ...ent to be purged Figure 30 If the connector will not push in press the clip at the bottom of the port and try again Figure 30 Connector fitted to purge port 4 Connect the free end of the tubing to the gas regulator NOTE Ensure the regulator is set to a pressure not greater than 6 9 kPa 1 lbf in2 5 Open the gas flow valve on the regulator until a flow rate of 28 l minute 1 ft3 minute is achieved Th...

Page 62: ...r IR Single range Spectrometers User s Guide 7 Disconnect the fitting from the instrument by pushing the clip located at the bottom of the purging port Figure 31 Figure 31 Disconnect the locking clip Locking clip ...

Page 63: ...250V Time Lag fuses part number 04970839 from PerkinElmer You must only replace the fuse with one of this type and rating Do not use makeshift fuses and do not short circuit fuse holders WARNING Before you begin this procedure switch off the power to the spectrometer wait for 60 seconds and disconnect the power cable This will protect you from electrical shock The external fuse drawer is located a...

Page 64: ...n over the power socket The fuse is in the right hand slot 2 Remove the old fuse and discard it 3 Fit the new fuse into the slot Figure 33 Figure 33 Fuse fitted drawer open 4 Close the drawer The new fuse is now installed 5 Reconnect the power cable and switch on the instrument Spare fuse Fuse Fuse drawer ...

Page 65: ...flex and errors of judgment confusion or unconsciousness can occur in seconds and without warning WARNING Be sure to wait the specified time when filling the funnel and before replacing the plug This enables the bubbling nitrogen to settle down and the pressure to dissipate In addition to wearing safety goggles at all times stand back from the instrument after each time you fill the funnel WARNING...

Page 66: ...h liquid nitrogen NOTE Make sure that the detector dewar is filled to the top with liquid nitrogen before selecting the detector Prevent radiation from reaching the detector by obstructing the beam path in the sample area during filling 6 Stand back and wait two minutes This nitrogen also vaporizes as the dewar continues to cool The two minute wait allows the bubbling to settle down and the pressu...

Page 67: ...main at its operating temperature for approximately eight hours NOTE Cooled detector dewars require pumping down after approximately 12 months operation When the boil off rate of liquid nitrogen becomes excessive that is the liquid nitrogen level is low after 3 4 hours of operation consult your PerkinElmer Service Engineer ...

Page 68: ...68 Frontier IR Single range Spectrometers User s Guide ...

Page 69: ...Advanced Maintenance ...

Page 70: ...pen the main cover if the humidity is 80 relative humidity for an instrument fitted with KBr optics 45 relative humidity for an instrument fitted with CsI optics The humidity sensitive optics will be damaged if subjected to a relative humidity in excess of the specified levels The main cover is hinged at the back of the instrument and opens from the front Figure 35 identifies the locking bolts whi...

Page 71: ...he two locking bolts on the front of the instrument using the hexagonal wrench supplied insert the wrench so that the free end is pointing horizontally away from the instrument and then rotate the wrench 180 in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 38 Figure 38 Undoing the locking bolts 7 Lift the main cover from the front 8 Ensure the cover is fully open and retained by the stay Sample ...

Page 72: ...ange spectrometer component parts Figure 40 Flipper mirror included with the External Beam Pack option 10 Close the cover 11 Lock the two locking bolts by inserting the wrench into each bolt in turn and rotating it opposite to the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 38 12 If required reinstall the sampling accessory by sliding it on the ledge and pushing it into the sample compartment unti...

Page 73: ...14 Reconnect the power cable and switch the power back on 15 If required change the desiccant see page 56 and or purge the instrument see page 60 If the cover is left open for more than 1 hour the desiccant should be replaced ...

Page 74: ...nt time for the source to cool before attempting to remove it 1 Open the main cover of the instrument as detailed on page 70 and identify the source Figure 41 Figure 41 Source location Caution hot surface The source housing and source itself will be hot if recently switched on Allow to cool before performing the following procedure CAUTION The source element is brittle and can be broken if not han...

Page 75: ...ource shown 3 By grasping the round metal source body NOT the wires remove the source from its housing by pulling noting its installed position 4 Install the new source in its housing by pushing in until it clicks into place 5 Reconnect the two wires to the terminals and secure by tightening the two terminal screws 6 Close and secure the main cover Refer to page 72 steps 10 to 15 Allow the source ...

Page 76: ...ent as detailed on page 70 and identify the Beamsplitter which is behind the laser baffle Figure 43 Figure 43 Beamsplitter location 2 Unscrew the laser baffle retaining screws and remove the laser baffle Figure 44 Figure 44 Laser baffle 3 Remove the beamsplitter retaining screw 4 Noting its installed position pull out the beamsplitter 5 Install the new beamsplitter and secure with the retaining sc...

Page 77: ...Advanced Maintenance 77 6 Refit the laser baffle and secure with retaining screws 7 Close and secure the main cover Refer to page 72 steps 10 to 15 ...

Page 78: ...radiation 1 Open the main cover of the instrument as detailed on page 70 Using the hexagonal wrench supplied with the new window kit slacken and remove the screws and washers securing the beam port cover or current window to the main cover Remove the screws carefully and ensure that the washers do not fall into the instrument Remove the beam port cover or current window and seal Retain for further...

Page 79: ... MCT detector fitted you will be supplied with an Attenuator kit L1160560 containing 1 T 4 T 6 T 14 T and 32 T attenuators The attenuators attach to the window magnetically You will require the ferritic window surround part number C1201453 to attach the attenuators to the new windows Before selecting the MCT detector in Spectrum software fit one of the attenuators supplied to the window to the rig...

Page 80: ... remove the sample slide WARNING Switch off the mains power supply to the spectrometer wait 60 seconds and disconnect the power cable before you open the cover of the spectrometer This makes sure that you are safe from electrical shock and laser radiation 1 Set the Filter Wheel to Position 1 on the Setup Instrument BeamPath tab in Spectrum software Position 1 will be labeled as None 15000 0 cm 1 a...

Page 81: ...f the shaft rotating the filter wheel as required to clear the filter wheel from the other instrument components Take care not to remove the spacer ring from the spindle as this may be lost NOTE If the set screw is not accessible you may not have moved the filter wheel to Position 1 as described in Step 1 Figure 49 Filter wheel securing screw CAUTION Avoid touching the filters Some of the filters ...

Page 82: ...ways available for your custom filters NOTE Do not change the positions of the standard filters or place a filter in Position 1 Figure 50 Filter wheel positions 7 Release the filter holder by turning it about 30 degrees counter clockwise and then remove the filter holder and foam spacer 8 Place the filter in the hole place the foam spacer on top of it and then fit the filter holder Figure 51 illus...

Page 83: ... the set screw is tightened onto a round portion of the shaft the filter wheel may loosen 11 Refit the sample holder onto the baseplate with the knurled screw 12 Close and secure the main cover Refer to page 72 steps 10 to 15 13 Select the filter you would like to use in the beam path from the Filter Wheel drop down list on the Setup Instrument BeamPath tab in Spectrum Software NOTE If you wish to...

Page 84: ...f 1 Open the main cover of the instrument as detailed on page 70 and identify the laser and laser power supply Figure 52 Figure 52 Laser and power supply NOTE If you have the External Beam Pack installed the laser power supply is in a different position Figure 52 Follow the procedure in Replacing the laser and power supply External Beam Pack option fitted on page 86 2 Slacken the two screws securi...

Page 85: ...o that the yellow laser warning label is facing directly upwards 8 Refit the laser retaining bracket and secure with the two securing screws 9 Secure the spring on the retaining pin 10 Reconnect the PSU Laser cable to the board connector 11 Secure the laser power supply with the two securing screws Make sure that the laser cabling is secured so that it does not get trapped in the cover 12 Close an...

Page 86: ...The laser power supply fixings are accessible from the left of the instrument Figure 55 Laser power supply fixings from left of instrument 3 Slacken the two screws securing the laser power supply 4 Unscrew and remove the cable clip that secures the thin black and red PSU laser cable at the rear of the instrument underneath the laser assembly Figure 56 Figure 56 Laser board connector and cable clip...

Page 87: ... installed so that the yellow laser warning label is facing directly upwards 9 Refit the laser retaining bracket and secure with the two securing screws 10 Secure the spring on the retaining pin 11 Reconnect the PSU laser cable to the board connector 12 Secure the laser power supply with the two securing screws Figure 55 13 Refit the cable clip Figure 56 so that it does not get trapped in the cove...

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Page 89: ...Appendices ...

Page 90: ...ressing the clip and pulling the cover vertically to remove Figure 58 Figure 58 Removing the sample area cover 2 Remove the current sampling accessory by pulling the release handle under the baseplate of the accessory towards you and then sliding the accessory towards you Figure 59 Figure 59 Removing a sampling accessory Release handle Sample cover release clip ...

Page 91: ... pushing it into the sample compartment until it engages with the connector Figure 60 Installing a sampling accessory Spectrum automatically recognizes which accessory is installed and displays the accessory information on the Setup Instrument tabs Figure 61 Setup Instrument Basic tab ...

Page 92: ...instrument display provides this sequence of messages Initializing Initializing Checking Program Integrity Checking Instrument Configuration Checking Source Checking Laser Checking Scan Checking Calibration Initialization Complete When initialization is complete the last message fades leaving the instrument identity message PerkinElmer Frontier FT IR When connected to a PC the instrument display a...

Page 93: ...Configuration Failed Suggests that one or more internal device is failing If the problem persists note any associated error messages and consult your PerkinElmer service representative Scan Failed If the problem persists note any associated error messages and consult your PerkinElmer service representative Laser Failed Replace Laser Refer to Replacing the Laser and Power Supply on page 84 Source F...

Page 94: ...405 which contains a polystyrene reference sample For the Frontier FT IR the MIR Performance Validation Kit L1250404 is available This kit contains a polystyrene reference sample and an NG11 Schott Glass reference sample Macros are supplied with Spectrum software version 10 or later that can be used with the Performance Validation kits to produce a report certifying your instrument ...

Page 95: ...ipment Decontamination Procedure and complete the Certificate of Decontamination These documents are available on the PerkinElmer public website http las perkinelmer com OneSource decontamination htm Alternatively if you do not have access to the internet contact Customer Care Customer Care USA 1 800 762 4000 inside the USA 8 30 a m 7 p m EST 1 203 925 4602 outside the USA Customer Care Canada 800...

Page 96: ...treatment is the most effective means of protecting the customer s environment The requirements for waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs are set by the regulatory authority at your location Contact your local responsible person such as your laboratory manager or authorized representative for information regarding applicable disposal regulations See the PerkinElmer web address bel...

Page 97: ...osable 58 Indicator 37 56 Rechargeable 59 Removed 59 Stowed 59 Desiccant cover Captive screws 58 Desiccant indicator 37 56 Display Cleaning 54 Display 26 E Electrical supply inlet 41 EMC Compliance 22 EC Directive 22 FCC rules 22 External accessories 28 F FCC rules and regulations 22 Filter wheel Filter 82 Filter holder 82 Foam spacer 82 Installing filters 80 Location 80 Retaining screws 81 Flamma...

Page 98: ...tability 25 P PC connection port 38 Power switch 29 Purge fittings 61 Purge ports 61 Purging 60 Purging connectors 60 Purging purge gas lines 60 Purging Gas regulator pressure 61 R Requirements 34 Electrical 34 Environment 34 S Safety Electrical 16 General 13 Laser 17 Laser radiation hazard 18 Location and ventilation 14 Summary 12 Use of flammable solvents and samples 15 Use of nitrogen 14 Safety...

Page 99: ...gh operating temperature 74 Location 74 Replacing 74 93 Terminal screws 75 Switching on 44 T Temperature 13 Top panel 26 U Unpacking 35 Upgrades 31 W WEEE Directive 96 Windows in Main Cover 79 Installing Replacing 78 Seal 78 Windows Start menu 44 ...

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