Thermo Scientific Evolution One Series, User Manual

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Introduction
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Overview
The Evolution One series UV-visible spectrophotometers integrate advanced hardware
features with the power and flexibility of a wide range of Smart Accessories™. The One series
spectrophotometers include:
• Evolution One
• Evolution One Plus
All instruments include our Insight Pro software for data collection and analysis. The
Insight Pro software provides five modes of operation:
• Fixed , to measure the light passing through the sample at one or more wavelengths.
• Scan , to measure the light that passes through the sample over a range of wavelengths.
• Quant , to set up and perform quantitative analyses of sample data.
• Kinetics , to make time- and temperature-based kinetics measurements.
• Live Display , for quick measurements and simplified data collections in Fixed or
Scan mode.
Setting Up the Instrument
The spectrophotometer can be run from a Windows®-compatible computer connected to the
instrument (Computer Control). Computer Control instruments must be connected to an
external computer with the proper software installed. For instructions to set up a Computer
Control spectrophotometer, see
Using the Spectrophotometer .
Before Using the Spectrophotometer
The spectrophotometer contains precise optical components. Handle it carefully. Before using
the system, review the
Site Preparation and Safety information and Operating Precautions .
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Contents
• Organization
• Conventions