PerkinElmer Raman IdentiCheck, Getting Started Manual

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48 . Raman IdentiCheck Getting Started Guide
Commissioning your Instrument
Before you use your IdentiCheck for the first time you should carry out the procedure
described below in order to prepare it for use.
1. Attach the external interlock override or connect an external door interlock.
2. Insert the key into the laser power keyswitch on the top panel of the spectrometer
module and ensure that it is turned to the ARM position.
NOTE: The Raman IdentiCheck is supplied with two keys. One should be placed in the
instrument and the other should be stored in a safe place. Replacement keys (part
number L1323503) can be obtained from PerkinElmer.
3. Carefully uncoil the triggered fiber optic probe cable and then attach the bifurcated end
of the cable to the probe connectors on the instrument, as described in
Attaching a
probe
on page 69.
4. If you have purchased the optional tablet PC from PerkinElmer:
– Connect the USB cable from the USB port, on the left-hand panel of the
instrument, to the PC.
– Connect the USB extender cable from the triggered fiber optic probe to the PC.
OR
If you are using your own laptop, you should follow the procedures described in
Appendix A: Using your own PC
starting on page 73, before continuing at step 8 of this
procedure.
5. Switch on the laptop or tablet PC and start-up the Windows operating system.
6. Connect the instrument power supply unit (part number L1321884) to the spectrometer
Main Power socket, plug it into the mains supply, and then switch the mains supply
on.
NOTE: While the instrument is on, make sure not to cover the fans or close the lid of the
transport case.
7. From the Start menu select
All Programs ;
the
PerkinElmer Applications
group; the
Spectrum
sub-group and then the
Spectrum
application.
On the tablet PC supplied by PerkinElmer, both the Username and Password will be set
to
administrator
. You are strongly advised to create your own usernames and
passwords; see the on-screen help provided by the Spectrum software for details.
CAUTION
If you intend using your own tablet or laptop PC, you should not connect
it to the instrument or to the triggered fiber optic probe at this time.