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12.3
Using the Accessories
12.3.1
Automatic 8 Cell Turret
When the automatic 8 cell turret is installed the active accessory icon is displayed on the home or measurement
method set up screen.
The automatic 8 cell turret can be used in either a manual or automatic mode. To select mode, touch on the home
or measurement method set up screen. Touch
to switch between each mode. Touch
to return.
12.3.1.1 Automatic 8 Cell Turret - Manual Mode
Set to manual mode. Select the measurement mode you require (photometrics has been used as an example only), the
automatic 8 cell turret will automatically move to position 0. The current cell position will be displayed
.
Set up the required measurement parameters. Insert the cuvette containing the blank solution into turret
position 0 followed by the cuvettes containing the samples into turret positions 1 to 7 and close the instrument lid.
Note:
Before starting measurement ensure cell position
is set to 0.
Touch
and the instrument will set to zero absorbance
and 100% transmittance
.
Once the calibration has been performed the
becomes active and samples can be measured.