TBS-380 Mini-Fluorometer Operating Manual
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3.7
Internal Data Logging (IDL)
The TBS-380 can log up to 1000 data points to the internal memory. The DATA screen controls logging,
downloading and erasing of data.
3.7.1 Activating Data Logging
1. Press the
DATA
button.
2. Press the
DATA
button.
3. Press the
ENTER
button to toggle between logging and stop.
4. Press the
ESC
button when finished to return to the HOME screen.
3.7.2 Downloading Data
1. Connect the TBS-380 to the serial port of a PC using the provided or standard interface cable.
2. Launch the Spreadsheet Interface software. See Appendix B
for computer requirements and
installation instructions.
3. Press the
DATA
button.
4. Press the
DATA
button 2 times.
5. Press the
ENTER
button 5 times to start the data download.
6. Press the
ESC
button when finished to return to the HOME screen.
3.7.3 Erasing Data
1. Press the
DATA
button.
2. Press the
DATA
button 3 times.
3. Press the
ENTER
button 5 times to erase all logged data.
4. Press the
ESC
button when finished to return to the HOME screen.
3.8
Diagnostic Information
1. Press the
DIAG
button to access the DIAGNOSTIC screen.
2. The first screen shows the number of data points available for internal data logging.
3. Press the
ENTER
button to toggle to the RFU (Relative Fluorescence Units) values from the
calibration blank and standard.
4. Press the
ESC
button when finished to return to the HOME screen.
3.9
Solid Standard
The Solid Standard is designed to verify the stability of the instrument by checking drift of the calibration.
It will also verify if any instrument settings have been changed.
1. After calibration, insert the Solid Standard into the sample compartment of the TBS-380 Mini-
Fluorometer. (
NOTE
: always insert it with the tab away from you)
2. Press the
READ
button.
3. Confirm that the current measured value does not deviate from previously recorded value by 5% or
more. If the value of the Solid Standard deviates by more than 5%, it is time to recalibrate the
instrument (see 3.5).
4. Record the reading.
5. Check the calibration and/or the stability of the instrument by periodically reading the Solid Standard.
