Owner's manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Safety instructions
- 3 Commissioning
- 4 Operation
- 4.1 Switching on or off the photometer
- 4.2 General operating principles
- 4.3 Photometer settings and system administration
- 4.4 Zero adjustment
- 4.5 Measuring in Concentration mode
- 4.5.1 Measuring cell tests with barcode
- 4.5.2 Measuring reagent tests with AutoSelector
- 4.5.3 Measuring reagent-free tests and user-defined methods
- 4.5.4 Exceeding the upper or lower limits of the measuring range
- 4.5.5 Selecting a method manually
- 4.5.6 Settings for Concentration mode
- 4.5.7 Measuring diluted samples
- 4.5.8 Sample blank value
- 4.5.9 Reagent blank value
- 4.5.10 Automatic Turbidity correction
- 4.5.11 Programming / modifying user-defined methods
- 4.5.12 The IQ LabLink procedure
- 4.6 Measuring the Absorbance / % Transmission
- 4.7 Multi wavelengths methods
- 4.8 Spectrum
- 4.9 Kinetics
- 4.10 Timer
- 4.11 Memory
- 4.11.1 Overview
- 4.11.2 Instructions on using USB memory devices
- 4.11.3 Measurement datasets
- 4.11.4 Saving measurement datasets manually
- 4.11.5 Saving measurement datasets automatically
- 4.11.6 Displaying measurement data memory
- 4.11.7 Filtering measurement datasets
- 4.11.8 Inverting filters
- 4.11.9 Erasing stored measurement datasets
- 4.12 Copying files
- 4.13 Transmitting data
- 4.14 Analytical quality assurance (AQA)
- 4.15 User management
- 4.16 Reset
- 4.17 Photometer information ([Info])
- 4.18 Lamp counter
- 4.19 Software and methods update
- 5 Maintenance and cleaning
- 6 What to do if ...
- 7 Technical data
- 8 Accessories and options
- Appendix
photoLab
®
6100 VIS Commissioning
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3 Commissioning
3.1 Scope of delivery
z Spectrophotometer photoLab
®
6100 VIS
z Power pack connection cable
z Buffer batteries 4 x AA alkaline manganese (Mignon)
z Zero cell (16 mm, round)
z Short instructions
z CD-ROM with
– Detailed operating manual
– Analysis instructions
– SpectralTransfer software
– Software update "Chinese character set" (see section 4.19.3)
Packing This photometer is sent out in a protective transport packing.
Caution
Keep the original packing including the inner packing to protect the
instrument against hard shocks if it has to be transported.
The original packing is also required for the proper return of the
instrument if it has to be repaired.
Note that damage caused by improper transport voids all warranty
claims.
3.2 Initial commissioning
Perform the following activities:
z Insert the buffer batteries (see section 3.2.1)
z Connect the power supply (see section 3.2.2)
z Switch on the photometer (see section 3.2.3)
z Set the language (see section 3.2.4)
z Set the date and time (see section 3.2.5)
z Carry out a zero adjustment (see section 4.4)
Note
When you set the language, date and time according to the sections and of
this operating manual you will quickly become familiar with the simple
operation of the photoLab
®
6100 VIS. More detailed instructions on
operation are given in section 4.2 G
ENERAL OPERATING PRINCIPLES.