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Preparing the Accessory
1.
Place the sample holder into the Falcon base. The holder is keyed to assure proper
placement. When inserted properly the holder lip should be flush against the Falcon base.
2.
Temperature of this accessory is controlled by the PIKE Temperature Control Module. Refer
to the Temperature Controller Instruction Manual for its operation.
Aligning the Accessory
The accessory has been pre-aligned at the manufacturing facility.
Sampling Procedures
Sample Preparation
Choose the appropriate vial or cuvette size that corresponds to the sample holder. Sample holders
are available for 5, 8, 12 mm diameter vials or a 1 cm cuvette. Insert the vial or cuvette in the
sample holder at the center of this accessory. When volatile sample is analyzed, the test tube
should be capped with proper material such as Parafilm.
Important Notes
The Falcon requires a circulating fluid to regulate the heat sink temperature of the Peltier
device. Do not operate the Peltier without liquid flowing as this will damage the Peltier
element. 1/4 inch OD tubing supplied with the accessory or user provided 1/4 inch OD tubing
may be used.
The RTD sensor is embedded in the Peltier block of the Falcon NIR Transmission Accessory and the
Temperature Controller displays temperature at the position, not temperature of the sample.
Actual sample temperature depends on its physical characteristics. To know the sample
temperature, place a sensor directly into the sample tube.
