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Maintenance

Your Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ Summit FTIR Spectrometer requires little upkeep and no daily
maintenance. However, basic care will ensure continued peak performance.

Maintenance Schedule for the Summit Spectrometer

Align the Spectrometer Optics

Calibrate the Laser Frequency

Clean the Spectrometer

Replace the Desiccant

Replace the Source

Replace the Sample Compartment Windows

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Nicolet Summit LITE FTIR Spectrometer User Guide 41

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Summary of Contents for Nicolet Summit

Page 1: ...Nicolet Summit FTIR Spectrometer USER GUIDE 269 345500 B Revision A October 2020 2020 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...fic Inc makes no representations that this document is complete accurate or error free and assumes no responsibility and will not be liable for any errors omissions damage or loss that might result fr...

Page 3: ...Sampling Accessory 19 Understand the Spectrometer LightBar 25 View Your Data with the OMNIC Anywhere App 28 Options and Accessories 29 Sampling Accessories for the Summit Spectrometer 30 Install and M...

Page 4: ...and perform several service and maintenance procedures yourself This document or other provided documentation contains the information you need Be sure to read the safety guide that came with the sys...

Page 5: ...hazard Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Avoid hazard Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or m...

Page 6: ...strument or an accessory to us for repair call or e mail us first for any shipping requirements or other instructions Contacting Us For Technical Support please contact www thermofisher com Thermo Sci...

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Page 8: ...up the instrument and connect any additional accessories Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives 6 Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer 9 Unpack and Get Started with the Spectrometer 15 Instal...

Page 9: ...ep it dry You must allow 24 hours for the spectrometer to reach room temperature before you open the bag If you open the bag before the spectrometer is warmed up condensation could form that could dam...

Page 10: ...as near heating and air con ditioning vents or large windows If your spectrometer will be kept in an especially humid environment consider installing a purge gas kit Electrical Requirements Power supp...

Page 11: ...n Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Line Frequency 50 to 60 Line Disturbances Sags surges or other line disturbances must not exceed 10 of input voltage Noise Less than 2 V common mode Less than 20 V norma...

Page 12: ...avoid possibly harming yourself or damaging the instrument by understanding potential hazards and by taking a few precautions Hazardous Samples and Solvents Take special precautions if you are using o...

Page 13: ...o not leave flammable solvents or samples in the sample compartment for longer than necessary l Purge the spectrometer with clean dry air or nitrogen CORROSIVE SOLVENTS Solvents that produce HCl or HF...

Page 14: ...s to the area outside the spectrometer through these vents Leave enough space around the instrument vents for hot air to dissipate Laser and Optical Safety You will never be exposed to unsafe levels o...

Page 15: ...nstalling a purge kit for your spectrometer DANGER Avoid fire and explosion hazard l Use only dried air or nitrogen to purge your spectrometer l Never use a flammable combustible or toxic gas to purge...

Page 16: ...desiccant see Replace the Desiccant DANGER Avoid explosion hazard Before you open the desiccant compartment turn off the instrument power unplug the power cord and remove all accessories and samples f...

Page 17: ...and do not apply power to the instrument until the condition has been corrected Summary The Nicolet Summit spectrometer is a safe and rugged instrument but you can be exposed to hazards during use and...

Page 18: ...rument has come to room temperature Reminder Review the spectrometer s Site and Safety Information to ensure that the workspace is safe and suitable for the instrument Unpacking and Setup The steps fo...

Page 19: ...t while the instrument warms up and shows a solid green bar when the instrument is ready for use 4 Install OMNIC Paradigm software a Insert the OMNIC Paradigm software DVD b If the DVD does not start...

Page 20: ...go to Acquire Data Diagnostics Align Spectrometer ii Select Start to begin alignment The screen says Align complete when alignment has fin ished successfully b Calibrate the laser i Go to Acquire Dat...

Page 21: ...y or iD1 Transmission accessory grasp the accessory by the front and rear handholds and lower the accessory onto the spectrometer Sampling accessories fit over two alignment pins on the spectrometer b...

Page 22: ...d accessories such as the Thermo Scientific Everest ATR Accessory fit over two alignment pins on the spectrometer baseplate and are held in place by magnets Figure 2 2 Location of alignment pins and m...

Page 23: ...ory to the purge inlet on the back of the accessory See Install and Maintain a Purge Kit for more information Note To remove an accessory disconnect the purge line if necessary and then grasp the acce...

Page 24: ...oid installing the iD Base Adapter without an attached accessory Very strong magnets hold the adapter in place you may need to use a tool to pry it free For slide mounted accessories that are too big...

Page 25: ...installed facing either direction To install the slide mount position it over the screw holes and then insert and tighten the two washers and screws Use the height adjustment screw to raise or lower a...

Page 26: ...e accessory Installing Slide mounted Accessories The iD1 Transmission accessory is designed to accommodate gas or liquid transmission cells and thin film or pellet holders that have a 2 X 3 slide moun...

Page 27: ...Get Started with Your Nicolet Summit Spectrometer arrow heads on the accessory housing 24 Nicolet Summit LITE FTIR Spectrometer User Guide Thermo Scientific...

Page 28: ...NG UP Signal System Status Description Green Cycle System is on and warming up Green light moves from left to right repeatedly Warm up time is approximately 2 minutes TRADITIONAL COLLECTION Signal Sys...

Page 29: ...bounces back and forth ANALYSIS RESULTS Signal System Status Description Green Fill Match value or QCheck result above threshold Green fill to reflect match value For example fills approximately 90 fo...

Page 30: ...Red Flash System error Full LightBar flashes red See System Status in OMNIC Paradigm software for a description of the error Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit LITE FTIR Spectrometer User Guide 27 Get S...

Page 31: ...OMNIC Anywhere in the web browser With a Nicolet Summit spectrometer and a free Connect account measure samples in the classroom or lab upload the data to your Connect account and view explore or sha...

Page 32: ...used with the optional purge kit and is compatible with a wide range of sampling accessories Sampling Accessories for the Summit Spectrometer 30 Install and Maintain a Purge Kit 33 Thermo Scientific...

Page 33: ...de range of samples EVEREST ATR ACCESSORY The Everest ATR accessory is a high performance versatile single bounce attenuated total reflectance accessory and is ideal for analyzing liquids solids paste...

Page 34: ...er ID BASE ADAPTER PLATE The iD Base Adapter accommodates a wide variety of third party accessories for FTIR sampling including large transmission accessories and other specialized accessories Pair th...

Page 35: ...ged exterior allowing you to analyze a range of samples from single particles and fibers or hard solids to corrosive liquids The Golden Gate ATR accessory is also ideal for macro sampling For details...

Page 36: ...d desiccating and or purging the instrument at all times The warranty does not cover damage caused by a failure to properly desiccate or purge the instrument If you have questions about this requireme...

Page 37: ...rce Choose a valve and fittings that are appropriate for the purge gas source b If you used a 1 4 inch male fitting proceed to the next step If you used a 3 8 inch female fitting on the purge gas sour...

Page 38: ...o tighten the connection d Snap the male inlet of the wall plumbing assembly firmly into the quick release fitting 2 Replace the desiccant cartridge a Turn off the instrument power unplug the power co...

Page 39: ...nd do not apply power to the instrument until the condition has been corrected b Loosen the two captive Phillips head screws from the standard desiccant cartridge and lift the cartridge straight up an...

Page 40: ...ge is installed 3 Connect the purge gas source to the instrument a Connect the flow coupler from the wall plumbing assembly labeled to spectrometer to the purge inlet on the desiccant cartridge b Inst...

Page 41: ...strument to fully purge Set Purge Gas Controls Correctly setting your purge gas controls will protect your spectrometer from humidity without introducing vibration For best results the purge gas shoul...

Page 42: ...ity of your data Check and Change the Purge Gas Filter Replace the purge filter when it is yellow or otherwise discolored or if it is contaminated with debris or foreign particles NOTICE We recommend...

Page 43: ...as at the main valve Do not turn down the flowmeter or the pressure regulator 2 Remove the plastic bowl that houses the filter and then remove the filter You can unscrew them both by hand 3 Install th...

Page 44: ...ure continued peak performance Maintenance Schedule for the Summit Spectrometer 42 Align the Spectrometer Optics 45 Calibrate the Laser Frequency 46 Clean the Spectrometer 47 Replace the Desiccant 48...

Page 45: ...to install them in the instrument Weekly Maintenance VERIFY THE SPECTROMETER PERFORMANCE The OMNIC Paradigm software includes qualification and performance verification PV workflows for your Summit s...

Page 46: ...screen interface select the Diagnostics icon The humidity level is listed in the Environment section Figure 4 1 Location of Humidity Indicator Check the humidity indicator at least once a month and ch...

Page 47: ...or purge is not covered under the warranty If you have questions about this requirement please contact us CHECK THE PURGE GAS FILTER If your Summit spectrometer is purged with nitrogen or dry air che...

Page 48: ...t your local technical support representative for help To align the spectrometer optics touchscreen interface 1 On the home screen select the Diagnostics icon to open the diagnostics view 2 Open the A...

Page 49: ...screen select the Diagnostics icon to open the Diagnostics view 2 Open the Laser Calibration tab and select Calibrate to begin When laser calibration is complete a message indicates whether the laser...

Page 50: ...AUTION Avoid shock hazard To avoid shock hazard do not allow liquid to run into the power supply or the back of the instrument NOTICE Do not use harsh detergents solvents chemicals or abrasives these...

Page 51: ...it l A 0 05 inch hex key l A 2 Phillips head screwdriver l Gloves finger cots or laboratory tissue to handle the humidity indicator WARNING Avoid explosion hazard Before opening the desiccant compartm...

Page 52: ...required humidity The illustrations below show the nonpurged version of the desiccant cartridge The instructions for replacing the desiccant canisters are the same for both cartridges 2 Remove the des...

Page 53: ...could be harmful if ingested If you discard the saturated desiccant canisters make sure they are properly disposed of a Use the 0 05 inch hex key to loosen approximately two turns the eight screws tha...

Page 54: ...the eight screws approximately 2 turns until they are flush with the cartridge channel 5 Insert the desiccant cartridge a Remove the new O ring from the packet and install it on the instrument base p...

Page 55: ...change in laser frequency The instrument takes up to 12 hours to come to thermal equilibrium For best results re run alignment and calibration after the first 12 hours of operation c Run thet Nicolet...

Page 56: ...nplug the power cord b Disconnect any cables from the instrument such as the Ethernet cable or USB devices c If the spectrometer or an installed accessory is purged disconnect the purge lines from the...

Page 57: ...b Use a 1 Phillips head screwdriver to fully loosen the three captive screws that hold the source in place c Swing the bale out Steady the instrument with one hand and pull firmly on the bale to pull...

Page 58: ...the atmosphere when removing the source the desiccant should always be replaced after replacing the source WARNING Avoid shock hazard To ensure a good ground connection and avoid shock hazard do not...

Page 59: ...um For best results re run alignment and calibration after the first 12 hours of operation c Run thet Nicolet FTIR Factory Qualification workflow Performance verification and qualification workflows u...

Page 60: ...in the atmosphere surrounding the instrument We install potassium bromide KBr windows at the factory and run all of our operating and performance tests with the windows installed The KBr windows are h...

Page 61: ...ts may cause damage l Leave new windows in their protective packaging until you are ready to insert them in the spec trometer l If you remove working KBr or ZnSe windows from the spectrometer immediat...

Page 62: ...n the window replacement tool s inside rim with the notches in the outside rim of the first installed window Note The window fittings are tight Use one hand to stabilize the instrument and the other t...

Page 63: ...Reversing the removal procedure above tip the tool and window just enough to place the window over the opening in the spectrometer d While maintaining light pressure against the spectrometer wall slo...

Page 64: ...first 12 hours of operation c Run thet Nicolet FTIR Factory Qualification workflow Performance verification and qualification workflows use a polystyrene reference material inside the spectrometer to...

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