Thermo Scientific
Accela PDA Detector Hardware Manual
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Xcalibur Diagnostics for the PDA Detector
This chapter describes how to use the diagnostics to check the operation of the PDA detector,
calibrate the detector, and view the event log.
To perform diagnostics from the Xcalibur data system, ensure that your detector is connected
to the data system computer, configured as part of an instrument in the data system, and
turned on. For information on adding the PDA detector to the Xcalibur instrument
configuration, see
“Thermo Foundation Instrument Configuration”
.
If you move the PDA detector, replace lamps, install a new flowcell, or change the configured
diode array scan rate for the detector, the system performance can change. With use, the
deuterium lamp produces less and less light so that the system performance changes as the
lamp’s lifetime hours increase.
To verify the proper operation of the PDA detector, follow these procedures:
1.
“Monitoring Lamp Performance from the Xcalibur Data System”
2.
“Adjusting the Light Throughput with the Xcalibur Data System”
3.
“Calibrating the PDA Detector from the Xcalibur Data System”
IMPORTANT
Before calibrating the PDA detector, make sure that the diode array is not
saturated.
Contents
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Opening the Accela PDA Direct Control Dialog Box
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Controlling the Lamps from the Xcalibur Data System
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Monitoring Lamp Performance from the Xcalibur Data System
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Adjusting the Light Throughput with the Xcalibur Data System
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Calibrating the PDA Detector from the Xcalibur Data System
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Retrieving, Viewing, Printing, and Clearing the Event Log
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