Thermo Scientific PDM3700, Manual

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Introduction
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Thermo Fisher Scientific PDM3700 Instruction Manual 1-5
This manual is divided into six sections and one appendix. The early
sections describe set up of the system’s hardware and software, while later
sections explain the advanced features of the PDM3700. Users should read
and understand earlier sections before attempting procedures described
later in the manual. The following list provides an overview of the topics
handled in each section of this manual:
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Chapter 1 “ Introduction ” explains features of the PDM3700 and
describes the contents of this operating manual and the theory of
operation of the device, as well as providing information about internal
flows, sample inlets, and the flow control calculations.
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Chapter 2 “ Basic Operation ” describes how to set up the hardware and
software for the PDM3700 and provides an overview of the
PDM3700’s firmware and explains the unit’s status codes (“status”
conditions).
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Chapter 3 “ Using the WinPDM Software ” explains how to set up
manual and programmed samples.
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Chapter 4 “ Viewing and Saving Data ” describes how to configure data
logging, view real-time data during the sample run and how to
download data from the PDM3700.
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Chapter 5 “ Maintenance and Calibration ” explains how to verify the
PDM3700’s performance and describes basic maintenance procedures.
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Chapter 6 “ Troubleshooting ” presents guidelines for diagnosing
equipment failures.
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Appendix A “ Parts and Consumables ” lists the spare parts and
consumables with the PDM3700.
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