PerkinElmer RamanStation 400, Getting Started Manual

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88 . RamanStation 400 Series Getting Started Guide
8. Start the Spectrum software.
On the Windows start menu select Programs/PerkinElmer Applications/Spectrum.
When you start the software the instrument will prepare for use by turning on the laser
and cooling the detector to its operating temperature (usually −50 °C).
SOP-2: Turning the Instrument Off
NOTE: We recommend that you always leave the RamanStation 400 switched on, but switch
the PC off overnight if required.
1. Shut down Spectrum software by selecting Exit from the File menu to return to the
Windows operating environment.
2. Switch off the spectrometer by pressing the power switch on the PSU to OFF:

- ON
Ο
- OFF
3. If appropriate, remove the stage controller power supply from the mains outlet.
4. If appropriate, ensure that all sample holders have been removed from the sample
compartment in preparation for the next time the instrument is used.
SOP-3: Setting-Up and Saving Experimental
Parameters
This SOP is designed to act as a quick guide to help you start collecting data. The exact
setup for optimized spectral collection is sample dependent, and we recommend that you
modify these settings to suit your needs.
1. Ensure that the RamanStation 400 is switched on by following SOP-1.
2. Start the Spectrum software and then select Instrument from the Setup menu.
The Scan and Instrument Setup dialog is displayed.