
Offset
Allows the zero absorbance concentration to be offset by the value entered. The offset is set to zero by
calibration to a standard.
Resolution
The maximum resolution that concentration readings are displayed to can be set up to three decimal
places. The instrument will automatically display concentration readings to the maximum possible
resolution using this parameter. For example, a concentration value of 1 can be displayed as 1, 1.0,
1.00 or 1.000, depending on the resolution set. This parameter does not affect the measuring range for
concentration: a concentration value of 1999 will be displayed as 1999, regardless of the resolution
setting.
Units
Allows selection of the displayed concentration units.
Each parameter can then be set using the keys and pressing to confirm value entered.
To exit the
CONCENTRATION MENU
use the key and then press to return to the main
set up options.
To select the
INSTRUMENT SET UP MENU ...
use the key and press . The instrument
will enter the menu.
For details on setting up these parameters refer Section 3.2. .
NOTE:
ACCESSORY SET UP...
will only be displayed if an accessory is fitted to the
instrument.
Preparing to Make a Measurement
Select the required wavelength using the up/down keys, or by pressing the Goto key and entering
the required value using the numeric keypad. Press to confirm.
Open the sample chamber lid and place a blank sample in position. Close the sample chamber lid
and press the Cal key. The display will momentarily show - Calibrating Dark Level and then
Calibrating Light Level. The display will then update to show 100.0%T or 0.000Abs, depending on
mode selected. Remove the blank sample from the sample chamber.
The instrument is now ready to perform a measurement.
Place the unknown sample into the sample chamber and close the lid. The instrument display will
show the sample value directly as %T or Absorbance, as appropriate.
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