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Quick Guide 
Spectroquant

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 Prove

Spectroquant

®

 Prove  

Spectrophotometer 100 

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Summary of Contents for Spectroquant Prove 100

Page 1: ...Quick Guide Spectroquant Prove Spectroquant Prove Spectrophotometer 100 300 600 ...

Page 2: ... 14 4 Operation 15 4 1 Switching the spectrophotometer on or off 15 4 2 System setup 17 4 3 Zero adjustment for preprogrammed methods 18 4 3 1 Notes on zero adjustment 19 4 3 2 When to repeat the zero adjustment 19 4 4 Measurements 20 4 4 1 Performing a measurement 21 5 Appendix 23 5 1 Certificates 23 5 2 Warranty 24 5 3 Accessories 25 For more information about the Spectroquant Prove please visit...

Page 3: ...erious dangers to personnel CAUTION CAUTION Signifies instructions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid minor injuries to personnel or damage to the instrument or the environment CAUTION CAUTION This is a cautionary notice with a warning symbol drawing your attention to the risk of limited harm to personnel NOTE NOTE Signifies a notice drawing your attention to special characteristics...

Page 4: ...instrument against hard knocks if it has to be transported Please note that damage caused by improper transport voids all warranty claims 1 Display and user interface 2 Flip up cover 2 1 Scope of Delivery Spectrophotometer Power adapter Power connectors 3 pieces Dust cover Zero cell Quick Guide A4 format Safety instructions Certificate of final inspection 3 Shaft for rectangular cells 4 Shaft for ...

Page 5: ... Touch the arrow in the scrollbar to scroll up wards or downwards through the list Following selection the item is activated im mediately Touching a main button outlines it in blue Selecting an item inverts it with dark text be ing shown on a light background Selecting a text inverts it with dark text being shown on a light background e g method specific settings for concentration mode Show Absorb...

Page 6: ...esults List System Setup Login Log out Timer NOTE The menu selected is always outlined in blue NOTE Action buttons like Start Save Print give the following touch feedback Normal Remains static Active fields are always shown in bright color Pressed fields invert the color as long as the chosen action is performed Disabled Draws 30 of the normal state Inactive disabled fields show faint color Method...

Page 7: ...prises two main overview panels arranged as shown below the Concentration Measurement Overview and the Method List Overview Screen layout concentration measurement overview 12 Main menu but tons 11 Main menu selection button Switch be tween the two main menu overviews 1 Menu title 2 Alerts 8 Info bar with Information button 9 Notification symbols settings 6 Citation 5 Results 7 Action buttons 3 Ti...

Page 8: ... 3 2 1 2 2 Overview 2 3 Display and User Interface Screen layout method list overview 1 Menu title 6 Name of method 7 Focuses selected main menu button 4 Selection buttons 3 Dropdown box closed 2 Dropdown box closed 5 Scrollbar ...

Page 9: ...ion measurements Spectrum Mode Ad hoc submenu record spectrum Method list create methods Spectrum Mode Kinetic Mode Ad hoc submenu perform kinetic measurement Method list create methods Kinetic Mode AQA Overview and list of all Analytical Quality Assurance AQA modes AQA Status 1 2 AQA submenus Status display of the period of validity and the outcome passed failed AQA1 AQA submenu List of AQA1 meth...

Page 10: ...list Search function search criterion method name method number or item number Filter cancellation button Cancel all set filter options Edit For editing parameters Create method Print Print to pdf USB device or printer Export button All selected results are exported to an external memory device as csv file Import button Updates Methods are imported from an external memory device into the instru me...

Page 11: ...holder should be cleaned immediately see the Operating Manual The cover should always be closed when the spectrophoto meter is not in use When the spectrophotometer is being trans ported the cell compartment must be empty 3 2 Initial Setup Proceed as follows Connect the power adapter see section 3 2 1 Switch on the spectrophotometer see section 3 2 2 Set the language see section 3 2 3 Set the date...

Page 12: ...er to a wall socket 3 2 2 First Power on After switching on the spectrophotometer for the first time you are automatically guided through the language date and time setup procedures 1 Press the ON OFF button 1 The spectro photometer gives an audible signal beep and starts booting for approximately 2 min utes You will see the following display 2 The display switches to language setup see section 3 ...

Page 13: ... button 2 to confirm NOTE The saving process of changing the language re quires some seconds 3 2 4 Date Time and Country specific Settings During initial setup having set the language op tion you are automatically guided through the date and time setup procedure 1 Tap on the Date format button 1 2 The calendar view pops up 2 You can now enter the date 2 1 1 3 Tap on OK 3 to confirm 4 Tap on the Ar...

Page 14: ...on 9 to choose the decimal separator used in your coun try 9 Tap on the Save button 10 to confirm 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 2 5 Self test Following language date and time setup the spectrophotometer performs a self test 1 Remove all cells and close the cell compart ment cover 2 Start the self test with the Start button 1 3 The spectrophotometer performs the self test Self test The self test covers Checks on ...

Page 15: ...e following display 4 Start the self test with the Start button 2 5 The spectrophotometer performs the self test Self test The self test covers Checks on memory processor internal inter faces filter and lamp A calibration of the wavelength When the self test has ended the display shows the main menu Starting the self test 3 Remove all cells and close the cell compart ment cover 2 After the booting...

Page 16: ...p NOTE You can set a user defined time for this function please see the Operating Manual for detailed in structions Switching off Press the ON OFF button 4 to switch the spectro photometer off Energy saving mode display NOTE The instrument has an Auto Power Off function which switches it automatically off after a user defined time This function is not active out of the box but you can turn it on i...

Page 17: ...FF AQA1 and AQA2 lock OFF Zero Adjustment expiry ON interval 7 days Use expired reagents OFF Service reminder ON Automation Setup 4 This submenu displays the following settings options and standard settings Energy saving mode ON 10 minutes Auto Power off OFF Auto log off OFF Auto store ON Auto print OFF Sample ID popup OFF User management This submenu displays the following settings options and st...

Page 18: ...The period of validity of the zero adjustment for concentration methods can be edited in the System settings When a zero adjustment has already been per formed for the inserted cell type and the se lected method the date of the most recent zero adjustment is displayed in the info line When a zero adjustment is required following screen will pop up 1 2 3 1 Insert the zero cell according to cell typ...

Page 19: ...aracteristics When changing the cell type repeat the zero adjust ment with the new type Prior to zero adjustment clean the rectangular cell and fill it with distilled water The minimum filling level is 20 mm Rectangular cells always have to be inserted in the cell compartment with the same orien tation for measurement and zero adjustment e g cell inscription always on the left side Insert the rect...

Page 20: ...r transmission of solutions Multiple wavelength measurements for establishing the absorbance or transmission of solutions Spectrum Programmed methods for establishing the absorbance or transmission of solutions over a defined wavelength range Kinetics Programmed methods for establishing the absorbance or transmission of solutions over a defined period Quality checks Instrument supported analytical...

Page 21: ...ck with your fingers Insert the AutoSelector vertically into the cell compartment 5 ensuring that the white posi tion mark 6 on the AutoSelector is aligned with the positioning mark on the spectrophotometer 7 The photometer is ready to measure NOTE If the barcode cannot be read please see the Operating Manual Insert the barcoded Spectroquant round cell through the opening 1 ensuring that the white...

Page 22: ...Measurement starts automatically and the measurement result is displayed in the con centration measurement overview see page 7 NOTE Please see Analytical Procedures and Appendices for detailed measurement procedures Measuring with rectangular cells with open lid Insert rectangular cells 10 20 50 mm Insert the rectangular cell vertically into the cell compartment 8 ensuring that the cell is flush a...

Page 23: ...Version 2 0 08 2018 23 4 3 2 1 5 5 Appendix 5 1 Certificates ...

Page 24: ...uch as the halogen lamp The spectrophotometer must only be opened adjusted or repaired by specialist personnel authorized by the manufacturer Noncompliance invalidates any warranty claims Keep the original packing including the inner packing to protect the instrument against hard shocks if it has to be shipped Note that damage caused by improper transport voids all warranty claims In case of a war...

Page 25: ...ells 10 mm 1 pack 2 pcs 1 14946 0001 Rectangular cells 20 mm 1 pack 2 pcs 1 14947 0001 Rectangular cells 50 mm 1 pack 2 pcs 1 14944 0001 Semi microcells 50 mm 1 pack 2 pcs 1 73502 0001 Rectangular cells quartz 10 mm 1 pack 2 pcs 1 00784 0001 Empty cells 16 mm 1 pack 25 pcs with screw cap 1 14724 0001 Zero Cell 1 pack 1 pc 1 73503 0001 Rectangular cell 100 mm 1 74011 0001 Prove Connect to LIMS Y110...

Page 26: ... in respect to any rights of third parties Our information and advice do not relieve our customers of their own responsibility for checking the suitability of our pro ducts for the envisaged purpose The life science business of Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U S and Canada The vibrant M Supelco and Spectroquant are trademarks of Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany or its a...

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