Spectrophotometer Basics
Thermo Scientific
Evolution Pro Spectrophotometer User Guide
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Note
The Z-height (distance from the bottom of the cell to the center of the light beam)
for the spectrophotometer is 8.5 mm. This is true for all cuvette holder accessories. If
purchasing microcuvettes be sure to specify 8.5 mm as the Z-height for the window.
Front Cover
Remove the hold-down screw on the front panel.
Pull upwards to remove it
Align the tabs on the sides with the grooves in the
instrument cover and slide the panel into place to
replace it.
The hold-down screw is generally only required
when tubing or hoses are being brought into the
sample compartment under the flaps at the bottom
of the front cover.
Installing and Removing Accessories
Standard Cell Holder
The standard cell holder included with the
instrument accommodates 10 mm pathlength cells.
Accessories that are not electrically connected are called manual accessories. It is not necessary
to power off the instrument while installing or removing a manual accessory.
Installing a Manual Accessory
1.
Open the sample compartment door.
2.
Remove any accessory from the location where you plan to install the new accessory (see
the instructions below).
Pin A
Pin A
Finger hole
Reference position cell
holder
Pin B
Sample position
Pin B
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