Innovators in
Microwave Chemistry
CEM Corporation
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PO Box 200
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Matthews, NC 28106
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(800) 726-3331
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(704) 821-7015
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www.cempeptides.com
C. Discover Software
1. Install the power cord for the Discover and turn the power ON with the switch located on the units left side.
2. First the fiber-optic temperature probe must be calibrated:
a. Press
EDIT
b. The screen should say “TEMPERATURE”. If so press ENTER
c. Use the right arrow key and scroll to “Select Alternate”
d. Ensure that “DEVICE = FIBER-OPTIC”. If yes, then press ENTER. If no, then use the right arrow key
to change “DEVICE = FIBER-OPTIC”. Then press ENTER.
e. Press
EDIT
f. The screen should say “TEMPERATURE”. If so press ENTER
g. Highlight
“Enter
Calibration” and press ENTER
h. Press EDIT and then enter the 7 digit GF# located on the white band at the base of the fiber-optic probe.
i. Press
ENTER
j. The calibration is now saved in the software
3. To create a microwave method
a. Press the Open Folder Button
b. Select
“New
Method”
c. Press the right arrow key until “Mode = Discover SPS”. Then press ENTER
d. Set power then press ENTER
e. Set maximum temperature then press ENTER
f. Set method run time then press ENTER
g. Set delta temperature then press ENTER. (Delta temperature is the minimum value the temperature must
drop below the maximum temperature before the power will be re-applied. Default=5˚C).
h. Set stirring then press ENTER. (Magnetic stirring is not recommended with solid phase resins)
i. Set cooling to OFF press ENTER
j. Set “Next Stage = (N)” then press ENTER
k. Set “Save Method = (Y)” then press ENTER
l. Create method name using the arrow keys and highlight “Exit” and press ENTER when done
m. The method is now saved in the software. To load different methods, press the Open Folder Button and
use the arrow keys to scroll through available methods
