Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule for the Summit
Spectrometer
Your Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit OA FTIR Spectrometer requires little upkeep and no daily
maintenance. However, basic care will ensure continued peak performance. Follow the guidelines in
this article. For best performance, leave the spectrometer powered on.
NOTICE
Static electricity can permanently damage critical components in your spectrometer. To help
prevent such damage, follow these recommendations:
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Before you disconnect the power supply, discharge any static electricity you may have accu-
mulated by touching the spectrometer’s metal base.
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Leave replacement parts in their protective packaging until you are ready to install them in the
instrument.
Weekly Maintenance
VERIFY THE SPECTROMETER PERFORMANCE
The OMNIC Paradigm software includes a performance verification workflow for your spectrometer.
The PV workflow runs a series of standard tests to verify instrument operation and ensure the
accuracy of your data.
We recommend that you run the PV workflow at least once a week.
CLEAN THE SPECTROMETER
The spectrometer can be cleaned only as recommended. See
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Monthly Maintenance
CHECK THE HUMIDITY INDICATOR
The spectrometer’s optical components can be easily damaged by excessive moisture in the air. The
spectrometer is sealed and its components are protected by two desiccant canisters that absorb
moisture. Monitor the instrument humidity in OMNIC Paradigm software.
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