Introduction to this manual
Chapter 1
Zetasizer Nano Basic Guide
Page 1-3
Operator
An operator is a person trained in the use of the system. The operator can perform
some user maintenance routines identified.
Warning!
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in exposure to hazardous
voltages and laser radiation.
Assumed information
General
The Zetasizer Nano can be used with a variety of Zetasizer Nano accessories or
dispersion units that allow it to measure a variety of samples. The basic function of
these is to prepare and deliver the sample to the optical unit for measurement.
For more details of any sample dispersion unit, refer to its manual.
Naming convention
Within this manual:
The Zetasizer Nano is referred to as “the optical unit” or “the instrument”.
The accessories or sample dispersion units are referred to as “MPT-2 Titrator”,
“the vacuum degasser”, or as “the accessory” or “the dispersion unit”.
The combination of the optical unit, one or more accessories or dispersion
units and the computer is referred to as “the system”.
Menu commands
Software menu commands are referred to in the form
main menu-menu item
.
As an example, the command
Configure-New SOP
refers to selecting the
New
SOP
item in the
Configure menu
. Menu commands are shown in bold text.
Where to get help
This section describes the available sources of information on the system. The pri-
mary sources of information on the system are instrument and accessory manuals
and the software’s help system. The manuals give an overview of the system as a
whole, while the online help system gives more detailed information on the Zeta-
sizer software. Some features are described in both the manuals and Help system.
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