Sea-Bird Scientific SUNA V2, User Manual

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• Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
• Parafilm
®
wrap
Notes
• Use only lint-free tissues, OPTO-WIPES
™
, or cotton swabs to clean the optical
windows.
• Use the software to update the reference spectrum.
• Use only clean DI water that has been stored in clean glassware.
• Use Parafilm
®
wrap to capture DI water in the optical area of the sensor. Do not use
cups, a bucket, or a tank to collect a reference sample.
1. Clean the sensor:
a. Flush the sensor and the optical area with clean water to remove debris and
saltwater.
b. Clean the metal parts external to the optical area so that the Parafilm
®
will seal.
c. Std. SUNA only: If the sensor is equipped with a wiper, carefully move it away
from the optical area.
Figure 1 Parafilm
®
to be wound around optical area
2. Cut and stretch a length of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) of Parafilm
®
.
3. Wind several layers of the Parafilm
®
around the metal near the optical area.
Figure 2 Parafilm
®
on optical area
4. Break a small hole in the top of the Parafilm
®
and fill the optical area with DI water.
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