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Routine Maintenance . 61 

Replacing the Frontier FT-IR/FT-FIR Sample 

Compartment Windows 

NOTE: You can also change the sample compartment windows in the Frontier FT-IR/FT-NIR 

spectrometer. For more information, see 

Installing/Replacing Beam Port and Sample 

Compartment Windows

 on page 85. 

The sample compartment windows in the Frontier FT-IR/FT-FIR spectrometer need to be 

changed when moving between the MIR and FIR ranges.  
KBr windows are used in the MIR range. In the FIR range, the PE window is installed in the 

left side of the sample compartment and the PE/D window is installed in the right side of the 

sample compartment.  

1.

 

Open the sample compartment cover. 

2.

 

Using the 3 mm screwdriver (part number L9003317) supplied with the Quick Change 

Window Kit (part number L1250432), slacken the three screws securing the current 

window to the side of the sample compartment. 

3.

 

Remove the current window with its seal in place.  
Store the window in the desiccated spare window compartment (Figure 9)

 

CAUTION 

Be careful not to get moisture on the optical surface of the window. Do 

not touch or breathe on the optical surface of the window. 

4.

 

Ensure the seal is fitted to the replacement window and is correctly seated (Figure 24)

 

Figure 24 Seal fitted to window 

Seal 

Window 

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Страница 1: ...FRONTIER IR DUAL RANGE SYSTEMS User s Guide MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY...

Страница 2: ...itness for a particular purpose PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyr...

Страница 3: ...trols 26 The sample compartment 27 Internal accessories 28 External accessories 28 The Spotlight 400 Series Imaging System 29 Sample compartment windows 30 Power switch and communications ports 30 Acc...

Страница 4: ...n Detail 64 Changing the Desiccant 65 Renewing the instrument desiccant 66 Installing rechargeable desiccant in the instrument 67 Renewing the desiccant in the spare window compartment 68 Purging the...

Страница 5: ...Introduction...

Страница 6: ...information on collecting viewing and processing spectra using Spectrum software refer to the help file that you can access from the Help menu or by clicking Help on a dialog The Help menu also inclu...

Страница 7: ...F All eight digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise The term instrument refers to a Frontier IR spectrometer and any sampling accessory fitted Frontier IR Dual Range spectr...

Страница 8: ...os En recuadros ste se proporciona informaci n sobre este tipo de circunstancias Caution Attention Nous utilisons le terme CAUTION ATTENTION pour signaler les situations susceptibles de provoquer de g...

Страница 9: ...dros como ste se proporciona informaci n sobre este tipo de circunstancias Warning Danger Nous utilisons la formule WARNING DANGER pour avertir des situations pouvant occasionner des dommages corporel...

Страница 10: ...10 Frontier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide...

Страница 11: ...Warnings and Safety Information...

Страница 12: ...f the instrument DO keep the instrument dry Avoid spilling liquid into the instrument Clean all external spills immediately If anything that is spilled enters the main body of the instrument switch of...

Страница 13: ...justment maintenance and repair of the opened operating instrument If any adjustment maintenance and repair of the opened operating instrument is necessary this must only be done by a skilled person w...

Страница 14: ...lated area if nitrogen will be used as a purge gas or if liquid nitrogen will be used to cool a detector Oxygen depletion in an enclosed space does not trigger a gasping reflex and errors of judgment...

Страница 15: ...on the instrument and there is any possibility that they have entered the interior by coming into contact with cover gaskets for example then the instrument must be switched off immediately and disco...

Страница 16: ...nals may be live and the removal of covers other than those which can be removed by hand is likely to expose live parts Capacitors inside the instrument may still be charged even if the instrument has...

Страница 17: ...d The laser is automatically shut down when the main cover of the instrument is raised The instrument complies with the following laser safety regulations 1 21 CFR Part 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for...

Страница 18: ...m is normally given by the eye s aversion response including the blink reflex which limits exposure of the eye to less than 0 25 seconds Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered to be haza...

Страница 19: ...ification label is on the front of the instrument Other labels are fixed to the Frontier IR spectrometers in the locations shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Labels rear of instrument NOTE The la...

Страница 20: ...ier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide NOTE There is a second copy of the CAUTION label inside the sample compartment cover Figure 2 Labels sample compartment Serial number part number and date of man...

Страница 21: ...nt Caution hot surface Caution risk of electric shock Caution laser radiation hazard Caution risk of danger Refer to accompanying documents in all cases where this symbol is used to find out the natur...

Страница 22: ...nd tested to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC FCC rules and regulations These products are classified as digital devices used exclusively as industrial commercial or medical test...

Страница 23: ...An Overview of the Frontier IR Dual Range Spectrometers...

Страница 24: ...n MCT mercury cadmium telluride detector is fitted KBr windows are fitted in the sample compartment For the NIR configuration The optical system enables you to collect data over a total range of 14700...

Страница 25: ...Sample Compartment Windows on page 61 or Installing Replacing Beam Port and Sample Compartment Windows on page 85 for more information NOTE If you have a Frontier FT IR FT FIR spectrometer with an MCT...

Страница 26: ...urce and a fire or explosion will result Only use clean dry oil free nitrogen or air to purge the instrument The optics are kinematically mounted to ensure accurate positioning and to make them rugged...

Страница 27: ...ndard sampling accessories are mounted on a baseplate The standard baseplate includes a sample holder located by a knurled screw CAUTION The windows in the sample compartment and external beam ports a...

Страница 28: ...External accessories The external beam port on the right side of the instrument is used for example with the optional External Near Infra Red Accessory External NIRA Spectrum software enables you to s...

Страница 29: ...nal External Beam Pack If you did not purchase the External Beam Pack with your spectrometer it is available as a field fitted upgrade L1280248 CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the external accessory...

Страница 30: ...IR FT FIR Sample Compartment Windows on page 61 A desiccated compartment is provided for storing spare windows NOTE For long term storage of spare windows we recommend that you use a desiccator Figur...

Страница 31: ...ATR and External NIRA accessories There is a range of specialized sampling accessories available for the Frontier IR instruments as shown in Table 1 Table 1 Sampling accessories for the Frontier IR i...

Страница 32: ...ernal LiTaO3 Detector External Yes Yes n a The NIR Tablet Autosampler accessory is supported by AssureID software and Spectrum software version 6 x It is not supported in Spectrum software version 10...

Страница 33: ...Ask your PerkinElmer Customer Service Representative for details L1280252 Frontier FT IR FT NIR Narrow band MCT Detector Upgrade replaces standard MIR detector L1280253 Frontier FT IR FT NIR Medium ba...

Страница 34: ...34 Frontier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide...

Страница 35: ...Unpacking and Installation...

Страница 36: ...er The primary fuse is connected in the live line Environment To obtain the best performance from your instrument Place the instrument in an environment that is relatively dust free Make sure that the...

Страница 37: ...shipping container Your instrument is packed inside the box in a silver bag that protects it from condensation The beamsplitters are packed as a kit in a separate protective box 1 First remove the ma...

Страница 38: ...shipping container but not from the bag in which it was shipped CAUTION The spectrometer and beamsplitters must be allowed to reach the temperature of their surroundings This means leaving them in the...

Страница 39: ...es pink but while the sectors marked 15 and 20 are still blue These numbers correspond to the approximate Relative Humidity in the instrument Refer to The Desiccant Indicator in Detail on page 61 for...

Страница 40: ...o the network connection on your PC if you are using the crossover cable or network hub if you are using a standard Ethernet cable Connector details Description Connector Type Voltage Maximum Current...

Страница 41: ...e instrument when it is switched on Connector details Icon Description Connector Type Voltages Maximum Currents 10101 Serial port Connects a PC to the instrument using an RS232 interface cable This co...

Страница 42: ...e spectrometer to the electrical supply The power cable for the electrical supply plugs into the rear of the instrument It has a molded socket at one end If it is necessary to fit a plug on the power...

Страница 43: ...electrical supply inlet Figure 14 of the instrument Figure 14 Electrical supply inlet 2 Switch on the power at the supply 3 Switch on the instrument at the switch above the supply inlet I is on and O...

Страница 44: ...DVD and follow the instructions on the screen Details of the installation program are given in the Administrator s Guide The Instrument Install Wizard After installing your software you will need to...

Страница 45: ...Using the Spectrometer with Spectrum...

Страница 46: ...application OR Double click the shortcut icon on the desktop The Spectrum start up splash screen is displayed followed by a dialog that may require your login details 3 If required enter your User na...

Страница 47: ...enter a unique Sample ID and Description for the sample If required you can also change the wavelength range of the spectrometer using the Mode drop down list See Changing the instrument range on pag...

Страница 48: ...Select the Setup Instrument BeamPath tab The Mode field in the settings table shown here as MIR displays the current range NOTE The Mode option is also available in the Instrument Settings toolbar 3...

Страница 49: ...n each item the appropriate row in the Settings Table is highlighted The accessory fitted in the sample compartment is identified by a graphic element in the beampath schematic If an external accessor...

Страница 50: ...ith the beampath directed to the External NIRA circled Using the Spectrum on screen Help system Use the Spectrum Help system to find further information about using Spectrum software to control set up...

Страница 51: ...ing the following issues Non linearity due to resolution The measured spectrum is temperature dependent Lineshape and calibration are affected by J stop and sample or accessory What does atmospheric s...

Страница 52: ...52 Frontier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide Figure 21 Atmospheric suppression...

Страница 53: ...t performance over time and between instruments Traceability for all measurements Although FT IR spectrometers use a reference laser the wavenumber calibration and lineshape are affected by difference...

Страница 54: ...nt instrument profile relative to an absolute standard the methane cell and an ideal lineshape function and applies a correction Figure 22 If you have an automated internal filter wheel this can provi...

Страница 55: ...matically This information is used to identify the scans that are being collected and to accumulate sample scans This can decrease the overall scanning time required for those samples that require sca...

Страница 56: ...d tab and if required adjust the threshold range using the slider bars To display more information about an individual test double click on its name in the list When you collect your spectrum the sele...

Страница 57: ...Routine Maintenance...

Страница 58: ...spilling liquid into the instrument Clean all external spills immediately If anything that is spilled enters the main body of the spectrometer switch off the power and contact a PerkinElmer Service E...

Страница 59: ...sing the shaped handholds on its sides as shown in Figure 23 Two people are needed to lift it because its basic weight is approximately 36 kg Figure 23 Lifting a Frontier IR spectrometer CAUTION Do no...

Страница 60: ...essary to set a different temperature range to ensure optimal performance 1 Browse to the C Program Files PerkinElmer ServiceIR or C Program Files x86 PerkinElmer ServiceIR directory and then double c...

Страница 61: ...ample compartment and the PE D window is installed in the right side of the sample compartment 1 Open the sample compartment cover 2 Using the 3 mm screwdriver part number L9003317 supplied with the Q...

Страница 62: ...mpartment wall by tightening the screws using the 3 mm screwdriver Figure 25 NOTE Do not over tighten the screws 7 Repeat steps 2 6 for the other sample compartment window 8 Close the sample compartme...

Страница 63: ...ore you change to the MIR MCT detector in Spectrum software fit one of the attenuators supplied to the window to the right of the sample compartment to prevent the detector from overloading Figure 27...

Страница 64: ...is fitted in the desiccated compartment Figure 34 on page 68 This is used for storing sample compartment windows when not in use Figure 28 The desiccant indicator when desiccant packs should be change...

Страница 65: ...option on the Setup Instrument BeamPath tab in Spectrum software Figure 29 Figure 29 Setup Instrument BeamPath tab in Spectrum If an instrument desiccant change is overdue a warning will be displayed...

Страница 66: ...ontains two packs of desiccant and three kits are required 1 Inspect the humidity indicator card in the plastic bags in which the spare desiccant packs are packed If the card indicates humidity in the...

Страница 67: ...desiccant in the instrument There is also a rechargeable desiccant kit available part number L1250311 To install rechargeable desiccant packs follow the procedure in Renewing the instrument desiccant...

Страница 68: ...PerkinElmer part number N0171159 A kit contains two packs of desiccant and one kit is required 1 Inspect the humidity indicator card in the plastic bags in which the spare desiccant packs are packed I...

Страница 69: ...68 The desiccated compartment requires a single rechargeable desiccant pack that is sized to fit the desiccant container The rechargeable desiccant kit contains two rechargeable desiccant packs This...

Страница 70: ...dry nitrogen or dry air stores 6 26 m3 at 1 4 104 kPa 220 ft3 at 2200 lbf in2 Make sure that the gas is free of oil water or dirt particles larger than 25 m 0 001 inch WARNING Do not site the instrume...

Страница 71: ...nt to be purged Figure 36 If the connector will not push in press the clip at the bottom of the port and try again Figure 36 Connector fitted to purge port 4 Connect the free end of the tubing to the...

Страница 72: ...tier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide 7 Disconnect the fitting from the instrument by pushing the clip located at the bottom of the purging port Figure 37 Figure 37 Disconnect the locking clip Locki...

Страница 73: ...50 V Time Lag fuses part number 04970839 from PerkinElmer You must only replace the fuse with one of this type and rating Do not use makeshift fuses and do not short circuit fuse holders WARNING Befor...

Страница 74: ...r the power socket The fuse is in the right hand slot 2 Remove the old fuse and discard it 3 Fit the new fuse into the slot Figure 39 Figure 39 Fuse fitted drawer open 4 Close the drawer The new fuse...

Страница 75: ...errors of judgment confusion or unconsciousness can occur in seconds and without warning WARNING Be sure to wait the specified time when filling the funnel and before replacing the plug This enables...

Страница 76: ...uid nitrogen NOTE Make sure that the detector dewar is filled to the top with liquid nitrogen before selecting the detector Prevent radiation from reaching the detector by obstructing the beam path in...

Страница 77: ...ain at its operating temperature for approximately eight hours NOTE Cooled detector dewars require pumping down after approximately 12 months operation When the boil off rate of liquid nitrogen become...

Страница 78: ...78 Frontier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide...

Страница 79: ...Advanced Maintenance...

Страница 80: ...laser radiation CAUTION Do not open the main cover if the humidity is 80 relative humidity for an instrument fitted with KBr optics The humidity sensitive optics will be damaged if subjected to a rel...

Страница 81: ...rds you and sliding the accessory towards you Figure 43 Figure 43 Removing the sampling accessory 6 Undo the two locking bolts on the front of the instrument using the hexagonal wrench supplied insert...

Страница 82: ...n and rotating it opposite to the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 44 12 If required reinstall the sampling accessory by sliding it on the ledge and pushing it into the sample compartment u...

Страница 83: ...llow sufficient time for the source to cool before attempting to remove it 1 Open the main cover of the instrument as detailed on page 80 and identify the source Figure 46 Figure 46 Source location fo...

Страница 84: ...urce are white 3 By grasping the round metal source body NOT the wires remove the source from its housing by pulling noting its installed position 4 Install the new source in its housing by pushing in...

Страница 85: ...you open the cover of the spectrometer This makes sure that you are safe from electrical shock and laser radiation 1 Open the main cover of the instrument as detailed on page 80 Using the hexagonal wr...

Страница 86: ...ctor for the MIR range you will be supplied with an Attenuator kit part number L1160560 containing 1 T 4 T 6 T 14 T and 32 T attenuators The attenuators attach to the window magnetically You will requ...

Страница 87: ...e WARNING Switch off the mains power supply to the spectrometer wait 60 seconds and disconnect the power cable before you open the cover of the spectrometer This makes sure that you are safe from elec...

Страница 88: ...y Figure 53 and then gently ease the filter wheel off the shaft rotating the filter wheel as required to clear the filter wheel from the other instrument components Take care not to remove the spacer...

Страница 89: ...and then remove the filter holder and foam spacer 8 Place the filter in the hole place the foam spacer on top of it and then fit the filter holder Figure 55 illustrates the assembly sequence Align th...

Страница 90: ...der onto the baseplate with the knurled screw 11 Close and secure the main cover Refer to steps 11 to 15 on page 82 12 Select the filter you would like to use in the beam path from the Filter Wheel dr...

Страница 91: ...ter This makes sure that you are safe from electrical shock and laser radiation WARNING Do not attempt to separate the Laser from the power supply The Laser retains an electrical charge even when the...

Страница 92: ...instrument 3 Slacken the two screws securing the laser power supply 4 Unscrew and remove the cable clip that secures the thin black and red PSU laser cable at the rear of the instrument underneath the...

Страница 93: ...ng label is facing directly upwards 9 Refit the laser retaining bracket and secure with the two securing screws 10 Secure the spring on the retaining pin 11 Reconnect the PSU laser cable to the board...

Страница 94: ...94 Frontier IR Dual Range Systems User s Guide...

Страница 95: ...Appendices...

Страница 96: ...ing the clip and pulling the cover vertically to remove Figure 60 Figure 60 Removing the sample area cover 2 Remove the current sampling accessory by pulling the release handle under the baseplate of...

Страница 97: ...he sample compartment until it engages with the connector Figure 62 Installing a sampling accessory Spectrum automatically recognizes which accessory is installed and displays the accessory informatio...

Страница 98: ...he instrument display provides this sequence of messages Initializing Initializing Checking Program Integrity Checking Instrument Configuration Checking Source Checking Laser Checking Scan Checking Ca...

Страница 99: ...m persists note any associated error messages and consult your PerkinElmer service representative Scan Failed If the problem persists note any associated error messages and consult your PerkinElmer se...

Страница 100: ...alidate the MIR performance of your instrument use the optional MIR Performance Validation Kit part number L1250404 This kit contains an MIR polystyrene reference sample and an NG11 Schott Glass refer...

Страница 101: ...pment Decontamination Procedure and complete the Certificate of Decontamination These documents are available on the PerkinElmer public website http las perkinelmer com OneSource decontamination htm A...

Страница 102: ...ment is the most effective means of protecting the customer s environment The requirements for waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs are set by the regulatory authority at your locati...

Страница 103: ...26 E Electrical supply inlet 43 EMC Compliance 22 EC Directive 22 FCC rules 22 External accessories 28 F FCC rules and regulations 22 Filter wheel Filter 89 Filter holder 89 Foam spacer 89 Installing...

Страница 104: ...Summary 12 Use of flammable solvents and samples 15 Use of nitrogen 14 Safety interlock 25 Sample area cover Release clip 96 Removing 96 Sample compartment 27 Sampling accessories Diffuse Reflectance...

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