Lightwave UV/Vis Diode Array Spectrophotometer
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Instruments will only be accepted for repair or re-calibration when
accompanied by a signed letter or certificate from the sender to the
effect that there is no hazard to health due to biological, chemical or
radioactive contamination. A copy of this certificate can be found on
the base of the unit or at the end of this manual.
3 Principle of Operation
The optical layout comprises a concave grating and 512 pixel diode array.
On making a measurement both lamps (Deuterium and Tungsten) flash
consecutively. A self-regulating circuit ensures flash to flash repeatability.
The data for each wavelength is recorded and stored in memory. Stray light
is minimised by positioning the diffraction grating after the cuvette
compartment, thereby eliminating the need for a light cover.
The use of a diode array detector allows simultaneous measurement across
all wavelengths (scanning), and involves no moving optical parts, thereby
minimising maintenance costs.
A simplified optical layout is presented below: -
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The added advantage of the above optical arrangement is that Stray
light is minimised, thereby eliminating the need for a cover over the
cuvette chamber.
Diffraction
grating
512 pixel
Diode Array
Light sources
Beam Splitter
Cuvette
Slit