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Set Up the Instrument
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Set Up the Instrument
Connect Power
Connect the provided power cord to a grounded wall outlet. See
for more information.
Connect to a Computer
Connect the USB cable to the NanoDrop Eight and to an available USB port on your
PC.
Baseline Correction
For some applications, the instrument can be set up
to apply a baseline correction to each measurement
to minimize any offset caused by light scattering
particulates in the sample spectra. The correction
subtracts the absorbance value at a reference
wavelength that is close to zero from the absorbance
value at each wavelength across the spectrum,
essentially “anchoring” the spectrum to zero
absorbance units at the reference wavelength.
Power
on/off
Power
USB-B
CAUTION
Avoid shock hazard. Each wall outlet used must be equipped with a
ground. The ground must be a noncurrent-carrying wire connected to earth
ground at the main distribution box.
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