Spectrophotometers JENWAY

Models 7310 & 7315

Operating Manual

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 Safety

Please read this information carefully prior to installing or using this equipment.
1. The unit described in this manual is designed be operated only by trained personnel. Any adjustments,
maintenance and repair must be carried out as defined in this manual, by a person qualified to be aware
of the hazards involved.
2. It is essential that both operating and service personnel employ a safe system of work, in addition to
the detailed instructions specified in this manual.

3. Other than for those items defined in the maintenance procedures herein there are no user serviceable
items in this instrument. Removal of covers and attempted adjustment or service by unqualified personnel
will invalidate the warranty and may incur additional charges for repair.

4. References should always be made to the Health and Safety data supplied with any chemicals used.
Generally accepted laboratory procedures for safe handling of chemicals should be employed.
s. If it is suspected that safety protection has been impaired in any way, the unit must be made inoperative
and secured against any intended operation. The fault condition should immediately be reported to the
appropriate servicing authority.

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 Contents

Page

Safety 3

SECTION 1 - Introduction 8
1.1 Instrument description 8
1.2 Instrument specification 8

SECTION 2 - Installation 12
2.1 Unpacking 12
2.2 Installation 12
2.3 Display 13
2.4 Controls 14
2.5 Rear panel 15
2.6 Front panel 15

SECTION 3 - Theory and practice of spectroscopy measurements 16

3.1 Theory of spectroscopy measurement 16
3.2 Spectroscopy measurement 16
3.3 Good practice guidelines 17

SECTION 4 - Instrument setup 19

4.1 Navigating and screen setup 19
4.2 Time and date 20
4.3 Instrument settings menu 20
4.4 Security and setting passwords 21
4.4.1 Setting security codes 21
4.4.2 Settings lock 21
4.4.3 Method lock 21
4.5 Mode selection 22
4.6 Diagnostics 22
4.7 GLP settings 22
4.8 Screen contrast 23
4.9 Lamp save 23

SECTION 5 - Photometrics 25
5.1 Mode specific parameters 25
5.2 Method set up 25
5.2.1 Selecting a wavelength 26
5.3 Calibration 26
5.4 Sample measurment 26

SECTION 6 - Concentration 27
6.1 Mode specific parameters 27
6.2 Method setup 27
6.2.1 Selecting a wavelength 27
6.2.2 Settings 28
6.2.2.1 Selecting concentration units 28
6.2.2.2 Changing the resolution 29
6.2.2.3 Using a standard 29

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 6.2.2.4 Using a factor 29
6.3 Calibration 29
6.3.1 Calibrating to a standard 29
6.3.2 Calibrating to a factor 30
6.4 Sample measurement 30
6.4.1 Measuring a sample after calibrating to a standard 30
6.4.2 Measuring a sample after calibrating to a factor 30
SECTION 7 - Spectrum 31
7.1 Mode specific parameters 31
7.2 Method setup 32
7.2.1 Scan settings 32
7.2.1.1 Selecting absorbance or % transmittance 32
7.2.1.2 Setting start and end wavelengths 32
7.2.1.3 Setting the scan interval 33
7.2.1.4 Y-axis scaling 34
7.3 Calibration 34
7.4 Sample measurement 34
7.5 Data analysis 35
7.5.1 Peaks and valleys threshold 35
7.5.2 Peaks and valleys table 36
7.5.3 Spectral points analysis 36
SECTION 8 - Quantitation 38
8.1 Mode specific parameters 38
8.2 Method setup 39
8.2.1 Selecting a wavelength 39
8.2.2 Quantitation table 39
8.2.2.1 Selecting number of standards 39
8.2.2.2 Selecting concentration units 39
8.2.2.3 Changing the resolution 40
8.2.2.4 Selecting absorbance or % transmittance 40
8.2.2.5 Adding standards 40
8.2.3 Standard curve 40
8.2.3.1 Creating a new standard curve 41
8.3 Calibration 42
8.4 Sample measurement 42
8.5 Data analysis 43
SECTION 9 - Kinetics 44
9.1 Mode specific parameters 44
9.2 Method set up 45
9.2.1 Kinetics settings 45
9.2.1.1 Y-axis scaling 45
9.2.1.2 Setting lag time or start on level 46
9.2.1.3 Selecting absorbance or % transmittance 46
9.2.1.4 Changing the resolution 47
9.2.1.5 Selecting concentration units 47
9.2.1.6 Using a standard 47
9.2.1.7 Using a factor 47
9.2.1.8 Selecting a wavelength 48

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9.2.1.9 Setting the kinetics measurement time 48
9.3 Calibration 48
9.4 Sample measurement 48
9.5 Data analysis 49

SECTION 10 - Saving, printing and autologging 51

10.1 Saving methods 51
10.1.1 Saving methods to internal memory 52
10.1.2 Saving methods to USB memory stick 52
10.2 Opening methods 52
10.2.1 Opening methods from internal memory 52
10.2.2 Opening methods from USB memory stick 53
10.3 Deleting methods 53
10.4 Saving results 53
10.5 Opening results 54
10.6 Deleting results 55
10.7 Printing 55
10.7.1 Print setup 56
10.7.1.1 Print setup - photometrics and concentration 56
10.7.1.2 Print setup - spectrum 56
10.7.1.3 Print setup - quantitation 57
10.7.1.4 Print setup - kinetics 57
10.7.2 Printing results 57
10.8 Autologging 58
10.8.1 Setting the number of sample repetitions 58
10.8.2 Selecting result's destination 59
10.9 Connecting to a PC 59

SECTION 11 - Accessories and spare parts 60

11 .1 Optional accessories 60
11.2 Connecting the accessories 60
11.2.1 Internal printer 60
11.2.2 Passiveaccessories 61
11.2.3 Active accessories 61
11.2.3.1 Automatic 8 cell turret 62
11.2.3.2 Peltier 62
11.2.3.3 Sipper pump 63
11.2.3.4 Combined sipper peltier pump 64
11.3 Using the accessories 65
11.3.1 Automatic 8 cell turret 65
11.3.1.1 Supporting creation of a standard curve in quantitation 65
11.3.2 Peltier 66
11.3.3 Sipper pump 66
11.3.3.1 Manual sipper pump settings 66
11.3.3.2 Timed sipper pump settings 67
11.3.4 Combined sipper peltier pump 69
11.4 Spares 70

SECTION 12 - Maintenance and service 71

12.1 Routine maintenance 71
12.2 Lamp replacement 71
12.2.1 Tungsten halogen lamp replacement 71

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 12.2.2 Xenon lamp module replacement 71
12 .3 Service 72

SECTION 13 - Troubleshooting 73
13.1 Error codes 73
13.2 Troubleshooting guide 75
13.3 Technical support 75

SECTION 14 - Declaration of conformity 76

SECTION 15 - Glossary of icons 78

Index 85

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 SECTION 1 - Introduction

1.1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

The 7310 and 7315 spectrophotometers are suited to a wide range of applications in education,
quality control, environmental and clinical analysis. The 7310 is a visible spectrophotometer covering
a wavelength range from 320nm to lOOOnm. The 7315 is a UVNisible spectrophotometer with a
wavelength range from 198nm to 1 OOOnm. Both models have five measurement modes: photometrics,
concentration, spectrum scanning, quantitation and kinetics. These instruments use icon driven software
and have an improved navigation system for easy and intuitive usability.

1.2 INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATION

7310 7315
Wavelength
Range 320 to 1 OOOnm 198 to 1 OOOnm
Resolution 1nm
Accuracy ±2nm
Repeatability ± O.Snm
Spectral bandwidth Snm

Photometrics
Transmittance o to 199.9%
Absorbance -0.300 to 2.SOOA
Accuracy ± 1 %T. ±0. O 1 Abs at 1 . 000 Absorbance
Resolution 0.1 % T. 0.001A
Stray light <0.5% at 340nm <0.5% at 340nm and 220nm
Concentration
Range -300 to 9999
Resolution Selectable 110.110.0110.001
Calibration Blank with a single standard or factor
Units no units, %, ppm, EBC, SRM, mEq/1, mEq, M, mM, µM, nM, U, U/1, U/ml. g/l, mg/I.
µg/l, ng/1, g/dl, mg/di, µg/dl, mg/ml, µg/ml, ng/ml, µg/µI, ng/µI, mot/I, mmol/1
Factor 0.001 to 10000
Standard 0.001 to 1000

Quantitation
Range -300 to 9999
Resolution Selectable 1/0.1/0.01/0.001
Calibration Blank with up to 6 standards
Units no units, %, ppm, EBC, SRM, mEq/1, mEq, M, mM, µM, nM, U, U/1, U/ml, g/l,
mg/I, µg/1, ng/1, g/dl, mg/di, µg/dl, mg/ml, µg/ml, ng/ml, µg/µI, ng/µI, mot/I, mmol/1
Curve fit algorithms Quadratic, quadratic through zero, linear, linear through zero, interpolate

Kinetics
Measurement Time 2 to 9999 seconds
Calibration Blank with a single standard or factor
Display Concentration, rate of change, initial and final absorbance/% T
Resolution Selectable 1/0.1/0.01/0.001

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Spectrum
Range 320 to 1 OOOnm 198 to 1000nm
Scan interval Selectable 1, 2 or Snm
Analysis Absorbance or % transmittance and peak and valley wavelengths
Other
Beam height 15mm
Light source Tungsten halogen lamp Xenon lamp
Lamp save Yes Not applicable
GLP Current time and date, user ID, settings lock and method lock
Number of users 999
Methods memory 48 in each measurement mode
Results memory Limited by attached mass storage device
Removable media USB (supplied)
Outputs USB, Analogue, RS232, Internal printer
Power 24V
Size (w x d x h) 275 x 400 x 220mm
Weight 6kg

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 SECTION 2 - Installation

2.1 UNPACKING

Remove the 731 O or 7315 from the packaging and ensure the following items are included:

1. Model 7310 spectrophotometer (731 001 ). or Model 7315 spectrophotometer (731 501)

2. 24V 65W power supply unit (021 060)

3. Pack of 100 disposable plastic visible wavelength cuvettes (060 084).

or pack of 100 disposable UV plastic cuvettes (060 230)

4. 2 GB USB memory stick (O 19 146)

5. Jenway 73 series PC software (735 100) and interface cable (013 203)

6. Instruction manual (731 005)

7. Jenway Foreign Manual CD (JENMANCD)

8. Optional accessories (as ordered)

2.2 INSTALLATION

Models 7310 and 7315 are supplied ready to use.

The unit should be placed on a clean flat surface which is free from drafts and vibrations. The units are
designed for operation on 90V to 264V AC input at 47 to 63Hz. Select the correct plug attachment and
attach to the power supply unit as shown below:

Fig 2.2.1- Power supply unit with variousplugs

Connect the power supply unit to the power inlet socket on the rear panel of the instrument and
connect to the mains socket Turn the power on at the mains and switch the instrument on using the
power switch on the rear of the instrument.

The instrument will perform several power on tests before displaying the main menu:

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Fig 2.2.2 - All Power On Tests Complete

1. Instrument check - ensures the validity of the saved parameters

2. Dark test
3. Checks for the accessory fitted. If an active accessory is found the instrument verifies communication
and response
4. Self calibration of wavelengths
5. Checks communication between USB memory stick port and the instrument

2.3 DISPLAY
These spectrophotometers have a dot matrix display which enables icons and graphs to be displayed
clearly. Following successful completion of the power on tests the main menu screen will be displayed:

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Fig. 2.3. 1 - Display

1. Spectrum measurement mode

2. Photometrics measurement mode
3. Back key
4. Time and date menu
5. Quantitation measurement mode
6. Instrument settings menu
7. Concentration measurement mode
8. Kinetics measurement mode

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 2.4 CONTROLS

The keypad used for these models enables an easy and effective way of navigating the different
measurement modes, entering numbers. saving and analysing results. The soft keys are active when an
icon is displayed above or adjacent to the key. The only exception to this is the back key which is always
active.
The main menu screen and surrounding keypad is displayed below.

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Fig. 2.4. 1 - Display

1. Spectrum measurement mode

2. Photometrics measurement mode
3. Back key
4. Time and date menu
s. Quantitation measurement mode
6. Instrument settings menu
7. Concentration measurement mode
8. Kinetics measurement mode

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2.5 REAR PANEL

The image below shows the rear panel on the instrument:

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Fig. 2.5.1 - Rear Panel

1. Lamp access panel Allows access to lamp when replacement is necessary

2. Power switch On/off switch for the unit
3. Power in socket Connection socket for power supply unit
4. RS232 serial port Connection to a PC or external serial printer
5. Output sockets Analogue output

2.6 FRONT PANEL

The image below shows the front panel of the instrument:

Fig. 2.6.1 - Front Panel

1. Integral printer (optional accessory)

2. Keypad
3. USB memory stick slot
4. Instrument lid
5. Display

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 SECTION 3 - Theory and Practice of Spectroscopy Measurements

3.1 THEORY OF SPECTROSCOPY MEASUREMENT

UV-visible spectroscopy is the measurement of the absorbance of light at a specific wavelength in a
sample. This is used to identify the presence and concentration of molecular entities within the sample.
The Beer-Lambert law is used to relate the absorption of light to the properties of the sample through
which the light is travelling through. The Beer-Lambert law states that:

A= EI c
A is the absorbance
E is the molar absorption coefficient (I rnot'cm')
c is the concentration (mol 1·1)
is the path length (cm)

This law shows that absorbance is linear to concentration but this is only true for low concentrations. For
absorbance levels above 3 the concentration starts to move away from the linear relationship.

Transmittance is the proportion of the light which passes through the sample:

Where:

L 0 is the incident light

ll is the transmitted light
I is the path length

Therefore: T = 11

Absorbance is inversely related to transmittance:

A = log 1

3.2 SPECTROSCOPY MEASUREMENT

There are four main components of a spectrophotometer. These are a light source to emit a high and
constant amount of energy over the full wavelength range; a method for separating the light into
discreet wavelengths; a sample holder and a light detector.

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 The optical layout of the 7310 and 7315 spectrophotometers is shown below:

/ Entrance slit

Exit Slit

Sample
Collecting Lens

Figure 3.2. 1 - Diagram of light path

The light from the pre-focused tungsten halogen (731 O) or pre-aligned xenon (7315) lamp is focused
onto the grating, with 1200 lines per millimeter, which separates the light into discreet wavelengths.
The diffracted spectrum of light then passes through a further slit and lens arrangement before passing
through the sample in the sample chamber from left to right. The light which is not absorbed by the
sample is transmitted through a collecting lens and onto the signal detector. The photo-diode detector
used is mounted directly onto the detector PCB and the output is used to calculate the % transmittance.
The result is displayed either as % transmittance or absorbance on the instrument display.

3.3 GOOD PRACTICE GUIDELINES

1. For optimum performanceall spectrophotometers should be sited in a clean, dry, dust free atmosphere.
When in use ambient temperature and light levels should remain as constant as possible.
2. If required adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
should be monitored with regular calibration checks and a suitable Quality Control (QC) programme.

3. The sample chamber lid must be fully closed during measurement and before any readings are
recorded or printed.
4. The correct selection of sample containers is imperative for accurate and reproducible results:
a) Check that the material of the sample container is compatible with the wavelengths to be used
for measurement. In general glass can only be used down to 360nm or 320nm depending on quality.
Standard plastic cuvettes can be used down to 320nm. Special UV versions can be used down to
260nm. Below this level quartz cuvettes must be used.
b) Plastic disposable cuvettes should only be used ONCE.
c) Glass cuvettes should be thoroughly cleaned after use. Discard when scratches become evident on
optical surfaces.
d) Care should be taken when selecting semi-micro or micro cuvettes. The cuvette window on the

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 inner chamber (the area filled with sample) must be wider than the aperture in the sample holder or
light will reach the detector without passing through the sample. In this case. semi-micro or micro
cuvettes with self-screening black surrounds must be used or, alternative holders for these cuvettes
should be used.

e) Glass test tubes and other sample tubes should be used with care. Where possible, matched tubes
should be used and any index mark set to the correct position before measurements are made.

f} Ensure any sample containers used are compatible with the constituents of both the samples and
standards they are to hold. Plastic cuvettes are not compatible with organic solvents.
g) All sample containers must be handled with care; by the top, bottom and non-optical surfaces only.
Any finger marks evident must be removed by a suitable cleaning process.
h) Flow-through cuvettes must be selected with care and consideration for the sample type, sample
volume. pumping system. rinse, sample and waste handling to be used.
5. Samples and standards should not be stored in open cuvettes or sample containers as evaporation will
change the value and lead to staining of the walls which may be irreversible. If stored in stoppered and
sealed cuvettes, they should be filled with little or no air space and the values regularly checked against
a reference standard or quality control material.
6. Samples should be allowed to equilibrate to ambient temperature before measurement (unless a
suitable temperature controlled sample holder is in use). Temperaturechange during measurement may
cause air bubbles to form on the walls of the sample holder. This is a common cause of drift during
measurement.
7. In the preparation of samples and standards high grade borosilicate glass and AR grade chemicals
and reagents must be used. Good quality deionised water or other suitable solvents must be used for
dissolving or diluting samples, chemicals and reagents.
8. All measurements require calibration to a blank, for maximum accuracy this should be prepared
with care using the same deionised water or solvent used for dissolving or diluting the sample. Where
reagents are added to the sample to produce a colour proportional to its concentration a 'sample based'
blank should be used. In this case the blank should consist of all reagents or chemicals to be used,
except the sample which will produce the colour to be measured.
9. Deviations from the Beer-Lambert Law may occur at high and low concentrations giving non-linear
response during sample concentration measurements. For all new methods a linear range should be
defined by the preparation of a calibration curve. The quantitation mode may be used to construct such
a curve against which sample results are automatically measured.

10. Cuvettes and sample holders must be filled to a minimum level which covers the light path. All
Jenway spectrophotometers have a beam height of 1 Smm.

11. The instrument must be calibrated to zero absorbance/100% transmittance prior to taking readings.
In the spectrum measurement mode a baseline scan must be performed before performing a sample
scan.

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 SECTION 4 - Instrument Setup

4.1 NAVIGATING AND SCREEN SETUP

The main menu screen is displayed below.

Kinetics
Spectrum measurement
measurement mode
mode
JENWAY
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measurement
mode

Photometrics
measurement
mode Instrument
settings menu

Back key Time and date menu Quantitation measurement mode

Fig 4. 1. 1 - Home Screen

To navigate around the spectrophotometer screen press the soft keys adjacent to icons displayed on the
screen. In the main menu either of the two soft keys adjacent to the measurement mode icon can be
pressed to access the mode. There is a back key which returns to the previous menu without saving any
changes.

The main menu screen provides access to all five measurement modes, the time and date menu and
the instrument settings menu. The measurement modes are spectrum, photometrics, quantitation,
concentration and kinetics. The instrument settings menu enables access to settings lock, security codes,
method lock, mode selection, user ID, screen contrast and lamp save menus.

All of the measurement modes open initially into a

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and simple readings to be taken without changing any
100.0Y.T measurement parameters. Pressing the key adjacent to
400rm the JW icon opens the expanded operating menu.

Minimal Operating Menu

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toggle icon is displayed which is used to change the

Expanded Operating Menu

primary and secondary displays.
(Photometrics measurement mode)

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 The measurement settings can be accessed through the utility toolbar displayed on the left hand side
of the expanded operating menu. This toolbar provides the same functions in all of the measurement
modes. The utility toolbar enables access to printing, print setup options, opening, saving and deleting
results and methods and autologging options. For more details on the different functions of the utility
tool bar refer to section 10.

4.2 TIME AND DATE

The time and date menu enables the current time and
JENWAY date to be set. This information will be saved on all results

7310 and displayed on printouts. The time and date menu can
be accessed from the main menu by holding the key
below the time and date icon for 2 seconds. Pressing

0902 x the key once cycles the display between time and date.

In the time and date menu to set the time press the key
II adjacent to the clock icon. Select the digit to be changed
using the keys at the bottom of the screen. Use the keys
E adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the
number. The clock function uses a 24 hour format.

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In the time and date menu to set the date press the
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key adjacent to the calendar icon. Select the digit to
be changed using the keys at the bottom of the screen.

Iii Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or

decrease the number. The date format can be displayed
as either European dd/mm/yy or American mmldd/yy. To
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toggle icon. Once the current time and date have been
set press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save the
changes. To exit this menu without saving any changes
press the back key and the screen will return to the main
menu.

4.3 INSTRUMENT SETTINGS MENU

The instrument settings menu is accessed by pressing the key below the instrument settings icon in
the main menu. This menu enables access to settings lock, security code, method lock, mode selection,
diagnostics, user ID, screen contrast and lamp save menus. The tick icon saves any changes made and
returns to the main menu.

Settings lock /------ Tick icon

Security code ----H ;~;·-+---- User ID
+-+---- Screen

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4.4 SECURITY AND SETTING PASSWORDS

4.4.1 Setting Security Codes

The security code function enables a security code to

be set to lock the instrument settings and measurement
mode settings. The security code is not specific to the
user ID but is designed to enable an administrator to
control either the instrument or protocols. The security
code menu is accessed through the instrument settings
menu.

In the instrument settings menu press the key adjacent

to the security code icon. Using the keys at the bottom
of the screen select the digit to be changed. Use the keys
adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the
selected number. Once the preferred code has been set

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code.

4.4.2 Settings lock

The settings lock function enables the instrument and measurement mode settings to be locked to
prevent any changes to the measurement parameters or instrument settings. The only exceptions to this
are that the user ID and contrast can be changed when the settings lock is active.

The settings lock function is accessed through the

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the open padlock icon. One press will lock the settings

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will open the security code menu as detailed in section
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to unlock the settings. When the settings lock is active
methods can still be opened, deleted and saved but the
method parameters cannot be changed.

To enter the security code use the keys at the bottom

of the screen to select the digit to be changed. Use the
keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease
the selected number. Once the correct security code has

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If the settings are locked before the security code has

been set a default code of 660 will unlock the settings.

4.4.3 Method Lock

When the method lock is active the method selection

menu is disabled in all the measurement modes therefore
11<':'1 methods cannot be opened, deleted or saved. However
the measurement parameters of the currently loaded
method can be changed. The method lock function
is accessed through the instrument settings menu by
pressing the key adjacent to the method lock icon.

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 One press will lock the methods instantly. To unlock the methods press the key adjacent to the method
lock icon again. The methods are now unlocked. If the settings lock is active this must be disabled before
the method lock can be activated or deactivated.

In all the measurement modes if a user tries to save changes to a method when the method lock is active
the padlock icon flashes on the screen and changes cannot be saved.

4.5 MODE SELECTION

The mode selection function enables accessto the various

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The measurement mode icons which are displayed on the

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icon. Once the required modes have been selected press
the key adjacent to the tick icon to save the changes.
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4.6 DIAGNOSTICS

The diagnostic function allows simple checks to be

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be changed, the lamp can be turned on and off and a

500.0 rm sensitivity reading can be performed.

To exit this function without performing any checks press

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the back key.

4.7 GLP SETIINGS

In addition to the time and date settings this instrument also has a user ID function. This function
enables an individual three digit ID number to be set. This will be displayed on all printouts and saved
results.

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 The user ID function can be accessed through the
instrument settings menu by pressing the key adjacent
to the user ID icon. Use the keys at the bottom of the
screen to select the digit to be changed. Use the keys
adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the
m a 1 number. Once the preferred user ID has been set press
the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the
instrument settings menu.

4.8 SCREEN CONTRAST

The screen contrast function enables the brightness of

the screen to be set. In the instrument settings menu
press the key adjacent to the screen contrast icon. Use
the keys below the arrow icons to increase or decrease
the screen contrast. Once the required contrast level has
been reached press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
save and return to the instrument settings menu.

4.9 LAMP SAVE

This function is only available on the 7310 visible spectrophotometer which uses a tungsten halogen
lamp.

The lamp save function enables the time in minutes to

be set after which the lamp will be turned off following
.<':'. a period of no lamp activity, i.e. no readings have
0 been performed. This function is accessed through the
instrument settings menu by pressing the key adjacent to
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When this menu is first accessed the lamp save is turned

off. To activate the lamp save function press the key
below the lamp save icon. To deactivate the lamp save
- ..r- function press the key below the lamp save icon.

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The default minimum time is set to 30 minutes. Select

the digit to be changed using the keys at the bottom of
the screen. Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to
,r~ increase or decreasethe number. Once the required time
-J.L in minutes has been set press the key adjacent to the tick

m 3 0 II
icon to save and return to the instrument settings menu.

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 - The time set will begin to count down when there is
.;-.. ti~
~r 0.000~
·:·· no lamp activity. When the count down is complete the

--
·,
lamp and the fan will be turned off and the lamp save

.. ioo.o" 400rm
"11'r
J,LL
icon is shown in all the measurement modes. To bring
the instrument out of the lamp save in order to perform
,-.. ... a measurement pressthe key below the lamp save icon .
C'J·GZ -·.~
The lamp and fan will be turned back on and the lamp
will begin to warm up.

-
.;-..
The lamp cold icon is displayed adjacent to the calibrate
ti~
0.000~
·:··
.,
to zero icon in the measurement mode. The time needed

1-
-- a0 ·ioo.c-
for the lamp to warm up is five minutes .
"ITr
,. J,LL
400rm
~~-
0902

... - .. To view the remaining warm up time press the key below
c- ~~ the lamp cold icon. Calibration and measurements can

£@2011
..
~r·.. be performed whilst the lamp is warming up but these

--
. . ·,tr- results may not be accurate .
,· .J!L

0902 a0. ,;
~-

-
.;-..
Once the warm up time of five minutes is complete the
ti~
·:·· 0.000~ lamp cold icon disappears.

-
.,
~1·-
,.
ioo.o" 400rm
"11'r
J,LL

6902 00

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 SECTION 5 - Photometrics

The photometrics measurement mode enables simple measurements of absorbance and % transmittance
to be performed. The sample is measured at one wavelength and at one point in time. There are no post
measurement calculations available in this measurement mode.

5.1 MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS

The photometrics minimal operating menu enables

Jw
0.000~ calibration to zero absorbance/100% transmittance
and simple readings to be taken without changing any
100.0?.T measurement parameters. Pressing the key adjacent to
400rm the JW icon opens the expanded operating menu.

0902

Minimal Operating Menu

The photometrics expanded operating menu enables

100.0%T measurement parameters to be changed. The utility

~r
·!"·
., toolbar on the left hand side of the screen enables access

-- ..
O.OOOABS to printing, print setup options, results, methods and
400nm autologging options. For more details on the different

0902 D0 D functions of the utility tool bar refer to section 10.

ExpandedOperating Menu

100.0;{T
--L
PrinVprint settings e Toggle
Results selection menu .,

--
»-«:
Method selection menu ..... O.OOOABS -!- Increase wavelength
Autolog menu (
400rm ~ Decrease wavelength

09:02 D0 m

Calibrate to zero --- Measure sample

Fig 5. 1. 1 - ExpandedOperating Menu

5.2 METHOD SET UP

-
;,,;.., This measurement mode is very simple and the only
•!'•
., 0.000~ parameters which can be adjusted are the wavelength

--
·.~ -!- and the display format.
..... 100.0?.T
~ 400rm ~

0s·02
[] 0 D

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 The toggle icon enables the large primary display to be set to show the absorbance or % transmittance.
To change the primary and secondary displays press the key adjacent to the toggle icon. Repeat presses
will cycle the displays between absorbance or% transmittance.

5.2.1 Selecting a Wavelength

The wavelength can be adjusted in the expanded operating menu by using the keys adjacent to the
arrow icons to increase or decrease the wavelength. Once the required wavelength has been selected
a calibration can be performed.

5.3 CALIBRATION

- The calibration must be performed at the same

;,,:...
·:··
., 100.0r.T wavelength at which the sample will be measured. Insert
a cuvette containing the blank solution into the sample

--
~(
..
O.OOOABS chamber and close the instrument lid. Press the key below
400nm the calibrate to zero absorbance icon. This sets the
0902 D0 D instrument to zero absorbance and 100% transmittance.

Once the calibration is complete the measure sample icon appears and the sample can be measured.
If the wavelength is adjusted before a sample is measured the measure sample icon will disappear and
the instrument must be calibrated again at the new wavelength.

5.4 SAMPLE MEASURMENT

-
;,,:...
It is not possible to measure a sample before the instrument

·.~
81.7r.r has been calibrated at the selected wavelength. Once the

-
calibration has been performed the measure sample
..... 0.088,:es icon is displayed and a sample can be measured. Remove
< 400nm the cuvette containing the blank solution and place a
0982
D0 0 cuvette containing the sample to be measured in the
sample holder. Close the instrument lid and press the key
below the measure sample icon.

Once the measurement is complete the photometric result will be shown on the screen. Subsequent
samplescan be measured in the same way. If the wavelength is adjusted between sample measurements
then the instrument must be calibrated again before more samples can be measured.

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 SECTION 6 - Concentration

The concentration measurement mode enables simple measurements of absorbance and concentration
to be performed. In this measurement mode it is possible to calibrate against a standard of a known
concentration or use a known factor. The sample is measured at one wavelength at one point in time.
There are no post measurement calculations available in this measurement mode.

6.1 MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS

o.ooo-
The concentration minimal operating menu enables
JW calibration to zero absorbance and simple readings to be
taken without changing any measurement parameters.
O.OOOABS Pressing the key adjacent to the JW icon opens the
expanded operating menu.
400nm
0902

Minimal Operating Menu

- The concentration expanded operating menu enables

;,,:...
·!'·
o.ooo- measurement parameters to be changed. The utility

--
~f
•, toolbar on the left hand side of the screen enables access
..
.. O.OOOABS to printing, print setup options, results, methods and
400nm autologging options. For more details on the different
functions of the utility toolbar refer to section 1 o. The
0902 00 ~.F settings icon enables the wavelength, units, resolution,
standard or factor to be set.
Expanded Operating Menu

PrinVprint settings
Results selection menu
-
-;,-.,
,,·,
•, 0.000~ x Settings

-
......,,..
Method selection menu ......
~
o.ooo= Increase wavelength
Decrease wavelength
Autolog menu 400rrn
09 02 00 E.F

Calibrate to zero ~-- Measure sample

Fig 6. 1. 1 - Expanded Operating Menu

6.2 METHOD SETUP

6.2.1 Selecting a Wavelength

The wavelength can be adjusted in the expanded

·!'· O.OOOPfAfl operating menu or in the settings menu. To adjust the

--
wavelength in the expanded operating menu use the

.. O.OOOABS keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease

400nrn the wavelength .

09.02

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 The settings menu is accessed through the expanded
./ operating menu by pressing the key adjacent to the
settings icon. In the settings menu press the key below
A
2.008 .._ the wavelength icon.
1.000 xF
ppm 400nm

This will open a number entry screen. Use the keys at the
bottom of the screen to select the digit to be adjusted.
Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or
,t- decrease the wavelength to the required number. Press
-!L the key adjacent to the tick icon to save the changes and

m 4 0 0 return to the settings menu.

6.2.2 Settings

The settings menu enables the wavelength, units, resolution, standard or factor to be set and is
accessed from the expanded operating menu by pressing the key adjacent to the settings icon. Once
all of the required settings have been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return
to the expanded operating menu.

./ Tick
Selecting resolution
A
2.008 .._ Standard menu
1.000 xF Factor menu
Selecting ~
concentration units - ~ppm o.ooe 400nm Selecting a
wavelength

fig 6.2.2. 1 - Settings Menu

When setting the method parameters either the standard or the factor should be selected. The standard
should be used if the factor is not known as selecting this option will calculate the factor. If the factor is
known it is not necessary to measure a known standard's concentration. When the standard or factor is
not selected the value should be set to 1.00.

6.2.2.1 Selecting Concentration Units

The units of concentration can be selected from a number of options: no units, %, ppm, EBC, SRM,
mEq/1, mEq, M, mM, µM, nM, U, U/1, U/ml, g/1, mg/I, µg/1, ng/1, g/dl, mg/di, µg/dl, mg/ml, µg/ml, ng/ml,
µg/µI, ng/µI, mol/1, mmol/1.

In the settings menu press the key below the units icon .
---- ?. IBii'I EBC SRM mEq/1 ./ This opens the unit selection screen which displays all
mEq M mM µM nM u U/1
U/ml g/1 mg/I µgll ng/1 g/dl the different units. Use the keys adjacent to the arrow
mg/di
µglµI
µgldl
nglµI
mg/ml µglml ng/ml
mol/1 mmolll. -
.{f'.:. icons to navigate around the screen to select the required
units. Once the required units have been highlighted
·l·
-~
A.. ...}',.

-=!-'
press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return
to the settings menu. The selected unit will be displayed
in the minimal and expanded operating menu along with
absorbance and selected wavelength.

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6.2.2.2 Changing the Resolution

The resolution that the concentration is displayed as can be selected from 1, 0.1, 0.01 or 0.001 by repeat
presses of the key below the resolution icon in the settings menu.

6.2.2.3 Using a Standard

The standard menu enables the value of a standard to

II be entered. This function is accessed by pressing the key
adjacent to the standard icon. This opens the extended
000 number entry screen. Use the keys at the bottom of the
screen to select the digit to be changed. The key below

m oo 1.0 00
the digit must be pressed twice to select the adjacent
digit. For example 00 the first press of the key alters 10,
the second press alters 01.

Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the selected number. Standard values
from 0.001 to 1000 can be entered. The standard value can be reset to zero by pressing the key adjacent
to the 000 icon. Once the standard value has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
save and return to the settings menu. The entered value is displayed in the settings menu adjacent to the
standard icon. A standard value should only be entered if the factor is not known. If the factor is known
the standard value should be set to 1.000.

6.2.2.4 Using a Factor

The factor menu enables a factor to be entered. This

function is accessed by pressing the key adjacent to
the factor icon. This opens the extended number entry
screen. Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select
000
the digit to be changed. The key below the digit must be

o m oo 1.0 00
pressed twice to select the adjacent digit. For example
00 the first press of the key alters 10, the second press
alters 01.
Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the selected number. Factor values of
0.001 to 10,000 can be entered. The factor value can be reset to zero by pressing the key adjacent to the
000 icon. Once the factor has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to
the settings menu. The entered value is displayed in the settings menu adjacent to the factor icon. If the
factor is not known a standard should be measured in order to calculate the factor. If a standard is used
the factor value should be set to 1.000.

6.3 CAUBRATION

o.ooo- x
In the concentration measurement mode calibrations
against a standard or a factor can be performed following
·:·· .,
~1,- a zero calibration. If the factor is not known calibration

--
..
•. 0.000~ against a known standard is performed in order to
400rm calculate the factor. However if the factor is known there
is no need to calibrate using a standard. The calibration
0$02
must be performed at the same wavelength at which the
sample will be measured.

6.3.1 Calibrating to a Standard

Insert a cuvette containing the blank solution into the sample chamber and close the instrument lid.
Press the key below the calibrate to zero absorbance icon. The instrument will calibrate to zero
absorbance. Insert a cuvette containing the standard concentration sample solution into the sample
chamber and close the instrument lid.

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 Press the key below the calibrate to zero absorbance
or standardicon. this will open another menu with the

--..
option to re-calibrate to zero absorbance or to calibrate
to the previously entered standard value. Press the key
adjacent to the calibrate to standard icon .

0902 If the standard selected requires a factor beyond the

range of the instrument the check standard icon will
be displayed.

- The instrument will take a reading and calibrate to the

;,:.,
·=·· •, io.oo- standard concentration. Once the calibration is complete
the sample can be measured using the measure to

--
~( 0.121 ABS
standard icon.
,·
400rm
8902
(,)09 n~
6.3.2 Calibrating to a Factor

-
;,:.,
Insert a cuvette containing the blank solution into the

0.000~
sample chamber and close the instrument lid. Press the
-:·-
~r
key below the calibrate to zero absorbance icon. The

--
.,

.. 0.000005 instrument will calibrate to zero absorbance. Once the

,· calibration is complete the sample can be measured using
400nm
the measure to factor icon.
0982
(,)09 0.F

6.4 SAMPLE MEASUREMENT

It is not possible to perform sample measurements before the instrument has been calibrated at the
selected wavelength. In this operating mode the type of sample measurement performed depends on
the calibration which has been carried out.

6.4.1 Measuring a Sample After Calibrating to a Standard

Remove the cuvette containing the standard sample and

·:·· 10.00wn place a cuvette containing the sample to be measured in

the sample chamber. Close the instrument lid and press

--..
0.121 Fes
the key below the measure to standard icon. Once
the measurement is complete the concentration and
400rrn
r,!"
absorbance values are displayed.
8902 l} -

6.4.2 Measuring a Sample After Calibrating to a Factor

-
;,:.,
Remove the cuvette containing the blank solution and

0.000~ place a cuvette containing the sample to be measured

~r..
·!'·
., in the sample chamber. Close the instrument lid and

--..
o.ooo" 400rrn
press the key below the measure to factor icon. Once
the measurement is complete the concentration and
absorbance values are displayed.
0902
(,)09 0.F In order to measure a sample based on a known factor
the value for the factor must be entered in the settings
menu before commencing measurement of the sample.

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SECTION 7 - Spectrum

The spectrum measurement mode enables measurements of absorbance or % transmittance over a

range of wavelengths to be performed. The absorbance or % transmittance at each wavelength is
plotted graphically. Post measurement tools such as peaks and valleysanalysis and spectral points analysis
can be performed. This operating mode can be used to partially characterise a sample.

·:=l~
7.1 MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS
The spectrum minimal operating menu enables baseline
J~
scans and spectrum scans to be performed without
changing any measurement parameters or settings.
Pressing the key adjacent to the JW icon opens the
-r--1--,-,--.-.n-' ~ expanded operating menu.

8902

Minimal Operating Menu

- The spectrum expanded operating menu enables

-
:~

¥]~
measurement parameters to be changed. The utility
: ....... toolbar on the left hand side of the screen enables access
:......:'
.... to printing, print setup options, results, methods and
: .""
- ... autologging options. For more details on the different
• 'I

' """
functions of the utility tool bar refer to section 10.
8902

Expanded Operating Menu

The scan settings icon enables the graph y-axis, absorbance or % transmittance operating mode, start
and end wavelengths and scan interval to be set. The peaks and valleys threshold icon enables the
peaks and valleys threshold to be set. The peaks and valleys table icon enables the peaks and valleys of
the scan to be viewed in tabular form. The spectral points analysis icon enables points to be selected
from the scan for post measurement analysis.

PrinVprint settings ', -.:l :~ Scan settings

Results selection menu ---····., ~ : -: Peaks and valleys threshold
Method selection menu ~f ... .
:. Peaks and valleys table
Autolog menu -~ .. ,.. • 'I

~ ...... "'"ffl - Spectral points analysis

C~.C~

Baseline scan --- Scan sample

Fig 7. 1. 1 - Expanded Operating Menu - Post Measurement

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 7.2 METHOD SETUP

In this measurement mode all of the method setup

:~ parameters are accessed through the scan settings menu.
: ., ..-. To open the scan settings menu press the key adjacent to
~
the scan settings icon in the expanded operating menu.

0902

7.2.1 Scan Settings

This function enables the graph y-axis, absorbance or % transmittance operating mode, start and end
wavelengths and scan interval to be set. To access this function press the key adjacent to the scan
settings icon in the expanded operating menu.

Maximum Abs/% transmittance ---+-- Tick icon

Manual/automatic y-axis scaling --1--i\l

Selecting Abs/% transmittance Ass

~""'+----------,
Minimum Abs/% transmittance---+-----'

Setting end
.__ wavelength
Setting start
------' Setting scan interval
wavelength

Fig 7.2. 1. 1 - Scan Settings Menu

7.2.1.1 Selecting Absorbance or% Transmittance

The operating mode is displayed on the left hand side of the menu. The default parameter is absorbance
and pressing the key adjacent to the ABS icon cycles the operating mode between absorbance and %
transmittance.

7.2.1.2 Setting Start and End Wavelengths

This function enables the start and end wavelengths of the spectrum scan to be set. Model 731 O has a
spectrum range from 320nm to 1000nm; model 7315 has a spectrum range from 198 to lOOOnm. To
set the start wavelength in the scan settings menu press the key adjacent to the wavelength on the far
left of the x-axis. This opens the number entry screen.

Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select the

./ digit to be changed and use the keys adjacent to the
arrow icons to increase or decrease the number. Once
"':tr the required start wavelength has been entered press the
I J.:... key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the

m 4 0 0 500nm
scan settings menu.

To set the end wavelength in the scan settings menu press

the key adjacent to the wavelength icon on the far right
of the x-axis. This opens the number entry screen. Use
the keys at the bottom of the screen to select the digit
to be changed and use the arrow keys to increase or
decrease the number. Once the required end wavelength
5 0 has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon
to save and return to the scan settings menu.

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 If the start wavelength entered is the same as the end wavelength the end wavelength will automatically
be set to be one times the scan interval. For example, if the start wavelength is entered as 500nm but
the end wavelength is already set to 500nm and the scan interval is 2nm, the end wavelength will be
automatically adjusted to 502nm. If the end wavelength entered is the same as the start wavelength
the start wavelength will automatically be set to be one times the scan interval. For example, if the end
wavelength is entered as SOOnm but the start wavelength is already set to soonm and the scan interval
is 2nm, the start wavelength will be automatically adjusted to 498nm.

7.2.1.3 Setting the Scan Interval

This function enables the interval between wavelengths measured in the spectrum scan to be set. The
scan interval can be altered to 1. 2 or Snm by pressing the key below the scan interval icon. Repeat
pressing of the key cycles the interval between 1. 2 or Snm. The scan interval can only be selected if the
wavelength range is divisible by this number. For example a scan interval of Snm cannot be selected for
a wavelength range of 400 to 503nm.

7.2.1.4 Y-Axis Scaling

This function enables the scale of the y-axis of the spectrum graph to be adjusted either manually or
automatically. The automatic scaling is represented by the hand icon with a cross through it and the
manual scaling by the hand icon without the cross. To select manual or automatic scaling press the key
adjacent to the hand icon. Repeat pressing of the key cycles between manual and automatic scaling.

In automatic y-axis scaling the absorbance or %

transmittance values are cleared from the settings screen.
When the spectrum scan has been completed the y-axis
is automatically re-scaled.

400nm
I
500nm

Automatic Scaling

In manual scaling the minimum and maximum

absorbance or % transmittance values can be set. To
change the absorbance or % transmittance values press
the key adjacent to the minimum y-axis value, this opens
ASS
-0500 -t-------,1 a number entry screen.

~ 500nm

Manual Scaling

Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select the digit
II to be changed and use the keys adjacent to the arrow
icons to increase or decrease the number. To change the
~+~ sign press the key below the + or - icon. Repeat presses
;+:. will cycle between+ and-. Once the required absorbance

m.3 0 0
or % transmittance value has been entered press the key
adjacent to the tick icon.

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 To change the maximum absorbance or % transmittance
II value press the key adjacent to the maximum y-axis
value, this opens a number entry screen. Use the keys
~+:- adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the
~+:- number. To change the sign press the key below the + or
+ 11 . 3 0 0
- icon. Repeat presses will cycle between + and -. Once
the required absorbance or % transmittance value has
been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon.

7.3 CALIBRATION

:~ In the spectrum measurement mode the calibration is

~ ~-j 1~.~~~'
a baseline scan which is performed across the selected

~.' ! 00
•,II
wavelength range at the selected scan interval. Insert a
cuvette containing the blank solution into the sample
chamber and close the instrument lid. Press the key below
I•' ~

0902 I::! the baseline scan icon to initiate the baseline scan. The
baseline icon will change to show baseline scan in
progress icon and a progress bar will be displayed.

To stop the baseline scan before completion press the key

below the baseline scan in progress icon. Confirmation
will be needed to stop the baseline scan. Press the key
adjacent to the tick icon to confirm stopping the baseline
scan and return to the expanded operating menu.

Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to continue the

baseline scan. Once the baseline scan has been completed
the scan sample icon is displayed and a sample can be

,, .
measured.
.
If the wavelength range, or the scan interval, is changed
before a sample scan is performed a new baseline scan
must be performed across the new wavelength range, at
the new scan interval, before a sample can be measured.

7.4 SAMPLE MEASUREMENT

It is not possible to measure a sample before a baseline

scan has been performed. Insert a cuvette containing the
sample to be measured in the sample chamber and close
the instrument lid. Press the key below the scan sample
icon to start the spectrum scan of the sample.
The instrument will perform a scan across the wavelength
range and scan interval previously selected. The scan
sample icon will change to show the spectrum scan is
in progress icon.

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 To stop the scan before completion press the key below
the scan in progress icon. Confirmation will be needed
to stop the sample scan. Press the key adjacent to the
cross icon to continue with the scan of the sample
or press the key adjacent to the tick icon to confirm
stopping the scan.

Depending on how many data points have been measured either a partial scan and all the post
measurement tools will be displayed, or the instrument will return to the expanded operating menu
with no measurements saved.

Once the scan is completed the spectrum will be shown

,-,-~
0-
: ......- . on the screen. If automatic scaling was selected the y-axis
~r.,, .....
... ~ will automatically be re-scaled.

-
: -""
• • I

~ ....
~
')902 ~ ·.· \·

7.5 DATA ANALYSIS

The post measurement tools icons are displayed on the

screen following the completion of the scan. The tools
·.·
~lr include peaks and valleys threshold, peaks and

-..
.. ...
: ..~
• • I
valleys table and spectral points analysis. The peaks
and valleys table displays all the detected peaks and
valleys above the selected threshold value. The spectral
0902
points analysis function enables points to be selected
from the scan to analyse absorbance or % transmittance
at selected wavelengths.

7.5.1 Peaks and Valleys Threshold

This function enables the peaks and valleys threshold to

be set at 1, 5, 10% or turned off. To select the threshold
: ......-.
c:: value press the key adjacent to the peaks and valleys
! ."" threshold icon. Repeat presses of the key will cycle
• • I
through 1 %, 5%, 10% and off.
~

If the peaks and valleys are turned off this is represented

by the peaks and valleys icon with a cross in place
: ... x
: .:~ of a number. When the peaks and valleys threshold is
switched off the peaks and valleys table icon is not
displayed. If a 5% threshold is selected then only peaks
and valleys above this threshold will be displayed in the
peaks and valleys table:

The thresholdis calculated as:

/
Wavelength range Threshold
Abs or % T range Percentage

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 7.5.2 Peaks and Valleys Table

This function displays all the detected peaks and valleys

425
450
1.500
--··
----
1.000
above the selected threshold, in tabular form. To open the
475 1.500 ---- table press the key adjacent to the peaks and valleys
table icon. If the peaks and valleys threshold is switched
JiL off this icon is not displayed.
A A

': '.· ~

../ In the peaks and valleys table screen it is possible to

425
475
1.500
1.500
----
---- display both peaks and valleys, just peaks or just valleys.
To display the peaks only press the key below the peak
only icon. To redisplay the peaks and valleys press the
same key again.

To display the valleys only press the key below the valley
450 •..• 1000 only icon. To redisplay the peaks and valley press the
same key again.

In the table the absorbance or % transmittance values

(depending on the operating mode selected in the scan
II'! settings) are shown with the corresponding wavelength.
Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to scroll up
or down through the readings in the table. Press the
key adjacent to the tick icon to return to the expanded
operating menu.

7.5.3 Spectral Points Analysis

The spectral points analysis function enables points to be selected from the scan to analyse the
absorbance or% transmittance at a selected wavelength. To access this function press the key adjacent
to the spectral points analysis icon and this opens the selection screen.

A solid vertical line will appear on the far right of the

.
., screen. Use the keys below the greater than(>) or Jess
than (<) icons to move the line along the spectrum by
decreasing or increasing the wavelength by one scan
IIB'. interval, the double greater than(>>) or less than(<<)

<< < /\ > » icons increase or decrease the wavelength by ten times
the scan interval.

As the vertical line moves along the scan the wavelength and absorbance or % transmittance value is
displayed at the top of the screen. To add the selected point from the spectrum to the spectral points
analysis table press the key adjacent to the add points to spectral points analysis table icon.

Only 6 points can be stored in the spectral points analysis

table. When adding a selected point to the table the
position this point is in the table will flash up on the
screen. If the table is full and a 7th point is selected to go
l::ID into the table a warning symbol will flash up and a point

<< < "A. > must be deleted from the table before another point can
be added.

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 The wavelength to be analysed can also be entered
IIJ ../ manually. This can be done in two ways; firstly by pressing
the key below the wavelength icon in the spectral
"It(' points analysis menu. This opens a number entry screen
JJ_L where the wavelength can be input manually. Use the

m 5 0 0
keys at the bottom of the screen to select the digit to be
changed and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to
increase or decrease the number. Once the wavelength
has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon
to save and return to the spectral points analysis menu.

Secondly, the wavelength can also be entered manually

../ in the spectral points analysistable by pressing the

II
key adjacent to the location in the table where the result

uffl] "It('
JJ_L
is to be stored. This opens a number entry screen where
the analysis point can also be deleted by pressing the key

m 4 4 2
adjacent to the delete icon.

Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select the digit to be changed and use the keys adjacent to
the arrow icons to increase or decrease the number. Once the required wavelength has been entered or
the analysis point deleted press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the spectral points
analysis table. If a wavelength entered is outside the scan range the checknumber warning icon will
be displayed before the wavelength is automatically adjusted to within the range.

To view the points in the spectral points analysis table

press the key adjacent to the spectral points analysis
487 1 0.513 table icon. Only three points can be displayed on the
screen at one time; to view the other points in the table
500 2 0.028
press the key below the down arrow icon. To view the
447 3 0.855
first three points again press the key below the up arrow
%T icon. The table displays the wavelength and either the
corresponding absorbance or % transmittance, as well
as the order in which the points were selected or entered.
To change the photometric value between absorbance
~LJ!bJ HE:'3
or % transmittance press the key below the ABS icon or
445 4 0.843 % T icon. Pressing the key adjacent to the tick icon will
442 5 0.733 save any changes made and return to the spectral points
438 6 0.515 analysis menu.
:~T

It is possible to access spectral points analysis before a scan is performed. Points to be analysed can be
pre-selected from the blank axis, or entered manually in the spectral points analysis table. When the
scan has been performed the points for analysis will already be in the table with the corresponding
absorbance or % transmittance values.

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 SECTION 8 - Quantitation

The quantitation measurement mode enables sample concentrations to be calculated using a standard
curve. In this mode a number of standard solutions covering a range of known concentrations are
measured at a set wavelength. The absorbance or% transmittance of these solutions is plotted to create
a standard curve. Once the standard curve has been created a sample of unknown concentration can be
measured and the concentration calculated using the standard curve.

8.1 MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS

J~ The quantitation minimal operating menu enables

-0.000~ calibration to zero absorbance and simple readings to be

taken without changing any measurement parameters or
o.ooc- settings. Pressing the key adjacent to the JW icon opens
the expanded operating menu.
400rm

0'302

Minimal Operating Menu

The quantitation expanded operating menu enables

L
-0.000~
~,~
measurement parameters to be changed. The utility
·.. llli. toolbar on the left hand side of the screen enables access

-. o.ooo-
11=-
..
-
to printing, print setup options, results, methods and
400rm ~ autologging options. For more details on the different
functions of the utility tool bar refer to section 10.
0902

Expanded Operating Menu

The standard curve icon enables the current standard curve and curve statistics to be viewed or a new
standard curve to be created. The quantitation table icon enables the quantitation standards to be
viewed.

Print/print settings
-
-;,,:., I
Standard curve
0.986~
l:_

ltl
·!"·
Results selection menu -~ Quantitation table

--
·.~
Method selection menu ....
,. O.OOOMS ·1-
.:j-.
Increase wavelenth

Autolog menu 4QQrm Decrease wavelength

09•02 D0 ~L

Calibrate Measure
to zero sample

Fig 8.1 - Expanded Operating Menu - Post Measurement

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8.2 METHOD SETUP

8.2.1 Selecting a Wavelength

-o.ooo-
The wavelength can be changed in the expanded
L operating menu by using the keys adjacent to the

~,~
lUt arrow icons. Use the keys to increase or decrease the

--
O.OOOABS wavelength until the required wavelength has been

*
400rm selected. The wavelength selected should be the same
wavelength that the standards and unknown samples are
0302
to be measured at. The wavelength can also be adjusted
in the standard curve screen. Refer to section 8.2.3 for
more details.

8.2.2 Quantitation Table

The quantitation table enables the quantitation standards to be viewed. This function also enables the
number of standards, units, resolution and operating mode to be set. To access the quantitation table
screen press the key adjacent to the quantitation table icon in the expanded operating menu.

Only three standards can be displayed on the screen at

one time; to view the other standards in the table press
0.10 1 (1.100 the key below the down arrow icon. The quantitation
0.20 2 0.2(H:1 table displays the standard concentration on the left hand
0.30
r,
.:, 0.30~:1 side of the table with the corresponding absorbance or
% transmittance on the right hand side of the table. The
ppm ABS
standard curve can also be accessed from this screen by
pressing the key adjacent to the standard curve icon.
The standard curve can also be viewed from this screen
by pressing the key adjacent to the standard curve icon.

8.2.2.1 Selecting Number of Standards

The number of standards used to create a standard curve

LIZi.10 1
../
0.1(1[1
can be changed from 2 to 6 standards. To change the
number of standards press the key below the number
(1.20 r,
.::. (1.20~:1 of standards icon. Repeat presses cycles the number
,....
0.30 .:, (1.30~:1 between 2, 3, 4, S and 6. If there is only one standard

ppm
~
0.01): 4', ,l'(:, ABS
available the concentration measurement mode should
be used.

8.2.2.2 Selecting Concentration Units

The units of concentration can be selected from a number of options: no units, %, ppm, EBC, SRM,
mEq/1, mEq, M, mM, µM, nM, u, U/1, U/ml, g/1, mg/I, µg/1, ng/1, g/dl, mg/di, µg/dl, mg/ml, µg/ml, ng/ml,
µg/µI, ng/µI, mol/1, mmol/1.

In the quantitation table menu press the key below the

---- ~ li1i1lil EBC SRM mEq/1 ./ units icon and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons
mEq M mM µM nM u U/1
U/ml g/1 mg/I µg/1 ng/1 g/dl to navigate round the screen to select the required units.
mg/di µgldl mg/ml µglml ng/ml ff'..:.
.... Once the required units have been selected press the
µglµI ng/µI mol/1 mmol/1.
..:;.. key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the

-~
l'L ..A
-=!-'
quantitation table screen.

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 8.2.2.3 Changing the Resolution

The resolution of the concentration can be selected from 1, 0.1, 0.01 or 0.001 by repeat presses of the
key below the resolution icon.

8.2.2.4 Selecting Absorbance or % Transmittance

The operating mode can be changed between absorbance or % transmittance by pressing the key below
the Abs or % T icon. Repeat presses will cycle between absorbance or % transmittance.

8.2.2.5 Adding Standards

This function enables standards to be added which will

be used to create the standard curve. Before creating a
0.10 new standard curve the concentrations of the standards
.c:1-.
(1.Hrn
0.2(1
(1.'.;:I] ~.
.:,
0.2(1(1
~3.3(H3
to be measured must be entered here. To enter the
concentration of the first standard press the key adjacent
to the first concentration in the table.
ppm ABS

This opens a number entry screen; use the keys at the

II bottom of the screen to select the digit to be changed
and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase
··.f;· or decrease the number. Once the required number has
,:i·- been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
save the changes.
+ DJ O 00. 10

The photometric values of the standards can also be

entered if known. To enter the photometric value press
the key adjacent to the photometric value in the table that
··.f;·
corresponds to the relevant concentration; this opens the
number entry screen. use the keys at the bottom of the
··'i--
screen to select the digit to be changed and use the keys
+ DJ . 1 0 0 adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the
number.

The positive sign can be changed to a negative sign by pressing the key below the + icon. Once the
required number has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save. When the required
resolution, units, number of standards, operating mode and standard concentrations have been set
press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the expanded operating menu.

8.2.3 Standard Curve

-o.ooo-
This function enables the current standard curve to be
L viewed, a new standard curve to be created, the curve
lt1t
~,~ fit to be adjusted and the curve statistics to be displayed.

--
0.000~ To access this function press the key adjacent to the
40Qrm ~ standard curve icon in the expanded operating menu.

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 When the current standard curve is displayed the
./ concentration and photometric value of the last sample

-- measured is also displayed on the curve. The curve fit

algorithm can be changed by pressing the key below
the curve fit icon. Repeat presses of the key cycles the
curve fit between linear, linear through zero, quadratic,
quadratic through zero and interpolate.

The wavelength which the standards were measured at is displayed on the right hand side of the screen.
To adjust the wavelength press the key adjacent to the wavelength icon.

This opens the number entry screen. Use the keys at the
bottom of the screen to select the digit to be changed
and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase
--:tr or decrease the number. Press the key adjacent to the
tick icon to save and return to the standard curve screen.
The wavelength selected should be the same wavelength
4 0 0 that the new standards and unknown samples are to be
measured at.

The curve statistics can also be displayed by pressing the

key below the I icon; this opens a screen on top of the
existing curve displaying statistics for the curve fit chosen.
For example if the curve fit is y = mx+c the curve statistics

. ... displayed will be the gradient of the line (rn), constant (c)
and correlation coefficient (r2). To exit this screen press
(• ·· .
the key adjacent to the tick icon. The quantitation table
can also be viewed from this screen by pressing the key
adjacent to the quantltatlon table icon.

8.2.3.1 Creating a New Standard Curve

Before creating a new curve it is necessary to enter the

concentrations of the standard solutions in the quantitation
... table. Also the number of standards should be selected in
the quantitation table menu. A new standard curve can
be created by pressing the key below the create new
standard curve icon.

Confirmation will be needed to delete the old curve before

/ a new one can be created. Press the key adjacent to the
-:I.~ cross icon to cancel deletion and return to the current
<, ~. standard curve screen. Press the key adjacent to the tick

x icon to confirm deletion of the current standard curve and

create a new curve.

This will open the standard measurement screen. The first

sample to be measured should be a blank sample as this
will be used to calibrate the instrument to zero absorbance.
Place the cuvette containing the blank solution into the

x sample chamber and close the instrument lid. Press the key
adjacent to the tick icon to perform an initial calibration
to zero absorbance.

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 Once this measurement has been performed the standard concentration samples can be measured.
Remove the cuvette containing the blank solution from the sample chamber and insert the cuvette
containing the first standardised solution to be measured.

Close the instrument lid and press the key adjacent to

the tick icon to take a reading of the standard. The
eeee,es
concentration along with the photometric value will
then be displayed. This standard can be re-measured by

1:0J0ppm
x pressing the key adjacent to the back icon.

To measure the next standard remove the current standard from the sample chamber and insert the
cuvette containing the second standardised solution. Press the key adjacent to the tick icon to take a
reading of the standard. Repeat this procedure until all the standards (up to a maximum of six) have been
measured. Once all the standards have been measured the instrument returns to the standard curve
screen and the new curve can be viewed. The photometric values for all of the newly added standards
can be viewed in the quantitation table.

To abort creation of the new standard curve before all the standards have been measured press the key
adjacent to the cross icon at any time and the instrument will return to the previous standard curve.

Once the curve has been created press the key adjacent to the tick icon and the screen will return to
the expanded operating menu where unknown samples can be measured. When this operating mode is
exited the current standard curve will be saved until it is replaced by a new curve.

The automatic 8 cell turret can be used to assist creating a new curve. Refer to section 11.3.1 .1 for more
details.

8.3 CALIBRATION

..-.. The zero calibration must be performed at the same

L
0
0.000~ IUb.
wavelength as the standards were measured at and the
unknown samples will be measured at. Insert a cuvette
;.~
--
0.000~ containing the blank solution into the sample chamber
400nm ~ and close the instrument lid. Press the key below the

0902
00 calibrate to zero absorbance icon. The instrument will
calibrate to zero absorbance.

Once the calibration is complete the measure sample icon appears and the sample can be measured.
If the wavelength is adjusted before a sample is measured the measure sample icon will disappear and
the instrument must be calibrated again at the new wavelength.

8.4 SAMPLE MEASUREMENT

.. - .. Once a calibration has been performed the measure

L
0
·.. 0.986~' IUb.
sample icon appears. A standard curve should either be
created or loaded from a previously saved method before

--
11=-
..
..
O.OOOAES -!-
.......
carrying out a measurement of an unknown sample.
Place the cuvette containing the sample in the sample
.
40Qnrn
0902 B..:,_
chamber and close the instrument lid.

Press the key below the measure sample icon and the instrument will take a reading and the
concentration and photometric values will be displayed on the screen. To view the position of this sample
on the standard curve open the standard curve screen.

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8.5 DATA ANALYSIS

In quantitation the data analysis examines the statistics

of the standard curve and algorithm of the curve fit. The
curve statistics function is accessed by pressing the key
below the X icon in the quantitation curve menu. The
algorithm of the curve fit can be changed by pressing
the key below the curve fit icon. For more information
regarding curve fit and statistics refer to section 8.2.3.

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 SECTION 9 - Kinetics

The kinetics measurement mode enables the absorbance or % transmittance of an active molecule to be
measured over a period of time; for example enzyme analysis of horseradish peroxidase. The absorbance
or % transmittance is measured at regular time intervals at a set wavelength over a period of time.
The results are plotted on a graph to show the change in absorbance or % transmittance over time.
Following sample measurement statistical analysis of all or part of the experiment can be performed.

9.1 MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS

J'ltl. The kinetics minimal operating menu enables calibration

to zero absorbance and kinetics measurements to
be performed without changing any measurement

I,. I
.....
I
parameters or settings. Pressing the key adjacent to the
JW icon opens the expanded operating menu.
0902 00

MinimalOperating Menu

The kinetics expanded operating menu enables

measurement parameters to be changed. The utility
toolbar on the left hand side of the screen enables access
to printing, print setup options, results, methods and
autologging options. For more details on the different
functions of the utility toolbar refer to section 1 o.
0902 DA
ExpandedOperating Menu

The settingsicon enables the wavelength, units, resolution, graph y-axis, absorbance or% transmittance
operating mode, standard, factor, measurement time, lag time and start on level to be set. Following
the completion of a set of kinetics measurements the statisticsfor all or part of the kinetics run can
be analysed. The kinetics moving line function enables the initial and final points of the curve to be
selected, so that analysis of the area between these two points can be performed.

PrinVprint settings ~ ·:::~ ~-·-t--- Settings

Results selection menu
Method selection menu
---+-:·r:::._ r·· ~ Kinetics moving line
~ -"!pee+-..-.--,.--,.--,---,---.-~-,
Autolog menu -----~-- ... "
~ .
l.:···
... --- Statistics

Calibrate Start kinetics

to zero Measurement

Fig 9.1.1 - Expanded Operating Menu - Post Measurement

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9.2 METHOD SET UP

In this measurement mode all the method set up

parameters are accessed through the settings menu. To
open the settings menu press the key adjacent to the
settings icon in the expanded operating menu.

0902

9.2.1 Kinetics Settings

The settings menu enables the wavelength, units, resolution, graph y-axis. operating mode, standard,
factor, measurement time, lag time and start on level to be set. Once all of the required settings have
been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the expanded operating menu.

Maximum ABS/%T
../-
2.~00
Tick icon
:f·.
Manual/automatic scaling ... 400nm

n
Select wavelength
Abs/% transmittance Hbs
1eoe ,: •
Standard menu
Minimum Abs/%T ·O ~00
tee xE Factor menu
I I 0e1h ( . .,
~
PPM 9020s

Setting lag time/ Setting the

start on level Selecting measurement time
units
Selecting
resolution
Fig 9.2.1.1 • Settings Menu

9.2.1.1 Y-Axis Scaling

This function enables the scale of the y-axis of the kinetics graph to be adjusted either manually or
automatically. The automatic scaling is represented by the hand icon with a cross through it and the
manual scaling by the hand icon without the cross. To select manual or automatic scaling press the key
adjacent to the hand icon. Repeat pressing of the key cycles between manual and automatic scaling.
In automatic y-axis scaling the absorbance or %
- transmittance values are cleared from the settings screen.
When the kinetics measurement is complete the y-axis is
..n automatically re-scaled.
1&00 -:_"

I 1eF
I I auae~
~
(.:, ppm
1u~

Automatic Scaling

In manual scaling the minimum and maximum

/
2560-
absorbance or % transmittance values can be set. To
...
.f.
.....
400nm

n
change the absorbance or % transmittance values press
L000 ·~·
the key adjacent to the minimum y-axisvalue, this opens
a number entry screen.
·8.560
I 100 xF
I I ee10s (
~
. ., pj)m 0020s

Manual Scaling

45
 • ~+~
~,.:.
Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select the digit
to be changed and use the keys adjacent to the arrow
icons to increase or decrease the number. To change the
sign press the key below the + or - icon. Repeat presses
will cycle between+ and-. Once the required absorbance

m .s 0 0 or % transmittance value has been entered press the key

adjacent to the tick icon.

To change the maximum absorbance or % transmittance

II ../ value press the key adjacent to the maximum y-axis
value, this opens a number entry screen. Use the keys
adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the
number. To change the sign pressthe key below the + or
+ PJ . 5 0 0 - icon. Repeat presses will cycle between + and -. Once
the required absorbance or % transmittance has been
entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon.

9.2.1.2 Setting Lag Time or Start on Level

In this measurement mode starting the kinetics measurements can be delayed by setting a lag time or
a start on level. The lag time is the amount of time that the instrument will wait before starting the
kinetics measurements. The start on level is the absorbance level that must be reached before starting
the kinetics measurements. Both options can be set using the set lag time/start on menu. This function
is accessed by pressing the key below the start time pause icon on the far left side of the x-axis. This
opens the lag time/start on level menu.

To set the lag time press the key adjacent to the clock
../ icon. Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select
the digit to be changed and the keys adjacent to the
··.f:· arrow icons to increase or decrease the number. The lag
000 .:j,. time can be reset to zero by pressing the key adjacent to

m1 0
the ooo icon.

Once the required lag time has been entered in seconds

press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return
to the settings menu.

To set the start on level press the key adjacent to the

../ Abs/%T icon. use the keys at the bottom of the screen
to select the digit to be changed and the keys adjacent
to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the number.
< The positive sign can be changed to a negative sign by

+ PJ. 0 0 0
pressing the key below the symbol + icon.

On the left hand side of the screen the symbol can be changed to read greater than(>) or less than
(<) the absorbance level that has been entered. The start on level can also be turned off (<f>). Once
the required absorbance or % transmittance level (depending on the operating mode selected) has been
entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the settings menu.

9.2.1.3 Selecting Absorbance or % Transmittance

The operating mode is displayed on the left hand side of the screen. The default parameter is absorbance
and pressing the key adjacent to the ABS icon cycles the operating mode between the absorbance or
% transmittance.

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9.2.1.4 Changing the Resolution

The resolution of the concentration can be selected from 1, 0.1, 0.01 or 0.001 by repeat presses of the
key below the resolution icon.

9.2.1.5 Selecting Concentration Units

The concentration units can be selected from a number of options: no units, %, ppm, EBC, SRM, mEq/1,
mEq, M. mM. µM, nM. u, U/1, U/ml. g/1, mg/I, µg/1, ng/1, g/dl, mg/di, µg/dl, mg/ml, µg/ml, ng/ml, µg/µI,
ng/µI, mol/l, mmol/l.
In the settings menu press the key below the units icon
---- x Im EBC SRM mEq/1 ._/
to open the unit selection screen which displays all the
mEq M mM µM nM U U/1
different unit options. Use the keys adjacent to the arrow
:.t'..
U/ml g/1 mg/I 11g/l ng/1 g/dl
mg/di 11g/dl mg/ml 11g/ml ng/ml icons to navigate around the screen to select the required
11glµI ng/111 mol/1 mmol/1. units. Once the required units have been highlighted
press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return
to the settings menu.

9.2.1.6 Using a Standard

The standard menu enables the value for a standard to

II be entered. This function is accessed by pressing the key
adjacent to the standard icon. This opens the extended
number entry screen. Use the keys at the bottom of the
000
screen to select the digit to be changed. The key below
m oo 1.0 00 the digit must be pressed twice to select the adjacent
digit. For example 00, the first press of the key alters 10,
the second press alters 01.
Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the selected number. Standard values
of 0.001 to 1000 can be entered. The standard value can be reset to zero by pressing the key adjacent
to the ooo icon. Once the standard value has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
save and return to the settings menu screen. The entered value is now displayed in the settings menu
adjacent to the standard icon.

A standard value should only be entered if the factor is not known. If the factor is known the standard
value should be set to 1.000.

9.2.1.7 Using a Factor

The factor menu enables a factor to be entered. This

function is accessed by pressing the key adjacent to
the factor icon. This opens the extended number entry
screen. Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select
0[J0
the digit to be changed. The key below the digit must be

mo 00 1.0 00
pressed twice to select the adjacent digit. For example
00, the first press of the key alters 10, the second press
alters O 1 . Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to
increase or decrease the selected number. Factor values of 0.001 to 10,000 can be entered. The factor
value can be reset to zero by pressing the key adjacent to the 000 icon. Once the factor has been entered
press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the settings menu screen. The entered value
is now displayed in the settings menu adjacent to the factor icon.
If the factor is not known a standard should be measured in order to calculate the factor. If a standard is
used the factor value should be set to 1.000.

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 9.2.1.8 Selecting a Wavelength

To adjust the wavelength press the key adjacent to the

wavelength icon. This will open the number entry
screen. Use the keys at the bottom of the screen to select
··.f:· the digit to be changed and the keys adjacent to the
.:j,. arrow icons to increase or decrease the number. Once
the required wavelength has been entered press the key
4 0 0 adjacent to the tick icon to save the changes and return
to the settings menu screen.

9.2.1.9 Setting the Kinetics Measurement Time

This function enables the measurement time for the

kinetics scan to be set. To access this function press the
key below the time displayed on the far right of the x-axis;
this will open a number entry screen. Use the keys at the
bottom of the screen to select the digit to be changed
and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase
0 2 0 or decrease the number. Once the required measurement
time in seconds has been entered press the key adjacent
to the tick icon to save and return to the settings menu.

9.3 CALIBRATION

The calibration must be performed at the same

·=i
0 wavelength at which the sample will be measured. Insert
,n ·, a cuvette containing the blank solution into the sample

-\ . +-~,-• .-,........-.-,-..-..-.-,-,,
...
~ ... ... llflfWI
chamber and close the instrument lid. Press the key below
the calibrate to zero absorbance icon. The instrument
will calibrate to 0.00 absorbance.
0902 D0

Once the calibration is complete the start kinetics measurement icon will be displayed and a sample
can be measured. If the wavelength is adjusted before the sample is measured the start kinetics
measurements icon will disappear and the instrument must be calibrated again at the new wavelength.

9.4 SAMPLE MEASUREMENT

-i - Insert a cuvette containing the sample to be analysed

...,..,...,. into the sample chamber and press the key below the

i'.
cz: start kineticsmeasurements icon. If a start on level or
lag time has not been set the instrument begins taking
7'
..... ..
__ ~. -.~~~. ~. ~. -.~.
·- a photometric reading every second. As each reading is
taken it is plotted on the graph.
0902 D0 I"!,.
LJ ·-·

If a lag time has been set a progress bar will be displayed

showing the lag time counting down. Once the lag time
is complete the instrument will begin taking readings.

- 0902 00

48
 ~l-
f',
~( []I
.c
/ \.•
If a start on level has been set the Abs/%T icon is
displayed in the centre of the screen. The instrument
will take photometric readings until the start on level is

-.... a0
reached. Once the absorbance/% transmittance level has
.... been reached the readings will be plotted on the graph .
I
..:.. I I I
....! ~
0902 ~
Once the measurement has commenced it can be aborted by pressing the key below the kinetics
measurement in progress icon.

Depending on how many data points have been recorded,

the instrument will either return to the pre-measurement
screen or display a partial scan.

Once the measurement time is reached the experiment is

complete and the post measurement icons are displayed.
,,.
0902 00 [j·~· If the automatic scaling was selected the y-axis will
automatically be re-scaled.

9.5 DATA ANALYSIS

Following the completion of the kinetics measurements the post measurement icons are displayed on
the screen. These include the statistics for the kinetics experiment and the kinetics moving line. The
post measurement statistics include rate of change, start and end absorbance levels and concentration

lc::::
of the sample. The kinetics moving line function enables the initial and final points of the experiment to
be set and the statistics for this part of the experiment to be analysed.
To access the statistics for the whole of the kinetics
,....J.. experiment press the key adjacent to the I icon which
~ opens the statistics menu over the top of the expanded

-
J

]J .... t •....
operating menu.
.....'· . .. ..
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L:·

l. I
The information displayed includes concentration,
01)00 ppm .,/ absorbance per minute (rate of change), correlation
xF
Hf1 rn 11 i.-u1(1
coefficient (r2), start time absorbance and end time
:-.
. :,1
r , 11,(111

11- 111<--;. ., absorbance. If the operating mode selected was %

..
• I
l ~1"'-' Ii 1 ";~ '
transmittance then the statistics displayed will be %
• i i I
...
I

transmittance instead of absorbance.

0902 00
In this menu the factor can be updated by pressing the key adjacent to the factor icon. The instrument
calculates the factor and saves the value in the settings. Therefore the factor value calculated can be
used in subsequent measurements to calculate the concentration of unknown samples.

To exit the statistics menu press the key adjacent to the tick icon.

The kinetics moving line screen can also be accessedfrom this menu by pressing the key adjacent to
the kinetics moving line icon. The kinetics moving line function enables the initial and final points of
the kinetics experiment to be set, allowing the statistics for this part of the experiment to be analysed
specifically. This function can be accessed from the statistics menu or from the expanded operating
menu by pressing the key adjacent to the kinetics moving line icon.

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 In the kinetics moving line screen the initial and final
./ time lines appear as two vertical lines. The line which is
1 -·~
,-; .. I
selected is represented by a dashed line -- and can be
moved using the keys below the greater than(>) or less
L than (<) icons at the bottom of the screen. Move the

<< < > >> dashed line to the point on the x-axis which is to be the
initial time.

]ttI.1f1
To select the final time press the key adjacent to the
toggle icon. This will change the initial line from a
dashed line to a solid line. The final time line will change
from a solid line to a dashed line. Use the keys below the

. .. . L greater than(>) or less than(<) icons to move the line

< > ~
to the final time on the x-axis by reducing or increasing in
<< 1 second time intervals.

The double greater than(>>) or double less than(<<)

icons move the line in 5 second time intervals.

...... -0005 ppm /

Once the required initial and final times have been
selected press the key adjacent to the L icon to display
n,

,. , -. xF
H(~ in1u~,
the statics menu for that portion of the experiment. The
H_ 11}H information displayed includes concentration. absorbance
....
111_ 1111-
per minute (rate of change). correlation coefficient (r2) •

<< < > >>

start time absorbance and end time absorbance. If the
operating mode selected was % transmittance then the
statistics will be % transmittance instead of absorbance.
To exit the statistics menu press the key adjacent to the
tick icon.

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 SECTION 10 - Saving, Printing and Autologging

The utility toolbar in the expanded operating menu provides access to printing, print setup options,
opening, saving and deleting results and methods and autologging options.

If the method lock has been activated the method selection menu is disabled.

o.ooo-
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-
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Fig 10.1 - Expanded Operating Menu

10.1 SAVING METHODS

Up to 48 methods can be saved in each of the measurement modes to the internal memory of the
instrument. Once the method has been saved to the internal memory the method can be saved directly
to a USB memory stick and opened on another instrument.

10.1.1 SAVING METHODS TO INTERNAL MEMORY

In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent

!01 TEST 05 ----
to the method icon to open the method selection menu.
02 06 _
Select the location to save the method by pressing the key
03 07 _
adjacent to the location. Use the keys below the arrow
04 08 _ icons to move page up or down. Press the key below the
r·,1..,
·:A #,-,
'II I
·-
.•:•.
'] ,
-.,.~. create method icon to open the method naming menu.

The default method name will be displayed. To save the

111 II TE'.:;TJI ./ method under the default name press the key adjacent
to the tick icon. To change the name of the method press
ABCDEFGHI
._I 1-:: L M t·i O P O F:
~tt the key below the eraser icon. One press of the key will
&iii 11 l I Ill':·:' u
·-•:·, u - ·.· -- I I '
7
""-
.,ff delete one letter, holding the key for 2 seconds will delete
the name completely.

To select letters use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to move around the menu. Once the required
letter is highlighted press the key below the pencil icon to select the letter. Up to eight characters can
be selected. To change the letter case or to use numbers in the method name press the key below the
AB icon. Repeat pressing of this key will cycle between upper case, lower case and numbers. Once the
required name for the method has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save the
method and return to the method selection menu.

If there is already a method saved in the chosen location

confirmation will be needed to replace the existing
01: TEST

x
method with the new one; press the key adjacent to the
tick icon to confirm replacement. Press the key adjacent
to the cross icon to cancel and return to the method
01: EXP_1?
naming menu. To exit the method naming menu without
saving the method press the back key.

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 10.1.2 SAVING METHODS TO USB MEMORY STICK

~~5 _ In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent

101 TEST
to the method icon to open the method selection
02 _ 06 _
menu. Select the method to save to USB memory stick
03 _ 07 _
by pressing the key adjacent to the method location.
04 _ 08 _ Use the keys below the arrow icons to move page up or
...... down. Hold the key below the create method icon for
... . .. 2 seconds to open the save to UBS memory stick menu.

Either the single method selected or all 48 methods can

Irr ' ·~-.~- 1 be saved to USB memory stick. To save a single method
press the key adjacent to the single method save icon.

.:'
x
To save all 48 methods press the key adjacent to the 1
[T. ·-
1·48 ,. · ( 0

' - 48 method save icon. Press the key adjacent to the

,• 'I

tick icon to confirm saving the method(s) to USB memory

stick. Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to cancel
saving the method(s) to USB memory stick and return to

&/
the method selection screen.

[T.,·-,•
I ••·<·
• I

' Confirmation will be needed to save the methods to USB

memory stick. Press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
.,
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1·48 ,. · .:
• I

' . ·,x
ill' .. ,..- confirm saving the method(s). Press the key adjacent
to the cross icon to cancel and return to the option of
saving one or all of the methods to USB memory stick.

10.2 OPENING METHODS

Methods can be opened from the internal memory of the instrument or from a USB memory stick.
Before a method can be opened from a USB memory stick it must be saved to the internal memory of
the instrument first.

10.2.1 OPENING METHODS FROM INTERNAL MEMORY

05 _ In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent

101 TEST
to the method icon to open the method selection menu
02 _ 06 _
and use the keys below the arrow icons to move page
03 _ 07 _
up or down. Select the method to open by pressing the
04 _ 08 _ key adjacent to the method location. Press the key below
v.. .:- ..•..
. ~1 'l"f
~1~ l.!.1 ·-··
the open method icon .

.l•L 01 TEST The instrument will return to the current measurement

LI"
..
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... 0.000~ mode and the method name will be displayed at the top
of the expanded operating menu .

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.. 100.Qr.r
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If a method hasn't been selected it is still possible to calibrate the instrument and take measurements.
The instrument will operate in a generic method, 0, where all the current operating settings will be
stored. There are separate method O's for each measurement mode.

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10.2.2 OPENING METHODS FROM USB MEMORY STICK

05 _ In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent

!01 TEST
02 _ 06 _ to the method icon to open the method selection menu
and use the keys below the arrow icons to move page
03 _ 07 _
up or down. Select an empty location to save the method
04 _ 08 _
by pressing the key adjacent to the location. Hold the key
below the open method icon for 2 seconds.

Either a single method or all 48 methods can be opened

from the USB memory stick. Select one method by
pressing the key adjacent to the single method open

x
,. icon. To open all methods press the key adjacent to the
• ..,. t·4 s- ~l~.
-
~- ~ 1 - 48 method open icon. Press the key adjacent to the
tick icon to confirm selection or press the key adjacent
to the cross icon to cancel and return to the method
selection screen.

Confirmation will be needed to open the method(s) as

any existing methods in this measurement mode will be
overwritten. Press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
save over the existing methods. Press the key adjacent
-: .,. t·48 ~l~
~- ~ to the cross icon to cancel and return to the option of
opening one or all methods from the USB memory stick.
If a single method is selected to be opened. this method
will be stored in the same location that is was saved in
when it was saved to the USB memory stick.

10.3 DELETING METHODS

In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent

!01 TEST 05 ----
to the method icon to open the method selection menu
02 06 _
and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to move
03 07 _
page up or down. Select the method to be deleted by
04 08 _
pressing the key adjacent to the method location and
-~. -~1
, t'..., -
r-fr ·,.:..•.:,;, - ~-
-,. press the key below the delete icon.

Confirmation will be needed to delete the selected

method; press the key adjacent to the tick icon to
01: TEST confirm deletion. Press the key adjacent to the cross icon

& x
to cancel deletion and return to the method selection
menu.

10.4 SAVING RESULTS

Resultscan only be saved to a USB memory stick if there is a valid USB memory stick inserted into the
front of the instrument. The instruments are supplied with a USB memory stick but other types which
may be used include: the PNY Attache Premium, the Emtec C250, The Kingston Data Traveler G2, the
Sony Pocket Bit and the Integral Flexi.

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 ·:·· ., l.OOOWTI L In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent
to the USB memory stick icon to open the results
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selection menu.
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.
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If the USB memory stick doesn't have any results stored
on it only the save to USB memory stick icon will be
displayed. To save a result press the key below the save
to USB memory stick icon. This will open the results
naming menu.

The default result name will be displayed. To save the

Ii) JWOOOO ./ result under the default name press the key adjacent to
r·-· DEF r·.-:i H I ~+t the tick icon. To change the name of the result press
F:
·=- -:» ~+> the key below the eraser icon. One press of the key
will delete one letter, holding the key for 2 seconds will
AB ,...--
/"!.
delete the name completely.

To select letters use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to move around the menu. Once the required
letter is highlighted press the key below the pencil icon to select the letter. Up to eight characters can
be selected. To use numbers in the results name press the key below the AB icon. Repeat pressing of this
key will cycle between upper case and numbers. Once the required name for the result has been entered
press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the results selection menu.

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The saved results are listed alphabetically with the date
and time that the result was generated.

If there is already a result saved under the same name

confirmation will be needed to replace the existing result
with the new one. Press the key adjacent to the tick icon
to confirm replacement. Press the key adjacent to the
cross icon to cancel and return to the results naming
menu.
In photometrics, concentration and quantitation once a result has been saved to the USB memory stick
the USB memory stick icon will remain highlighted. Pressing the key adjacent to the highlighted icon
will result in subsequent results being saved under the same file name. To save the result with a new
filename hold the key adjacent to the highlighted USB memory stick icon for 2 seconds. This will open
the results naming screen.

10.5 OPENING RESULTS

Results can only be opened if a valid USB memory stick is inserted into the front of the instrument.

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the USB memory stick icon to open the results selection

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key adjacent to the result. Press the key below the load
from USB memory stick icon.

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 The result will be displayed on the screen.
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can be viewed graphically on an axis or as a text file. To
view the result graphically press the key adjacent to the
axis icon. To view the result as a text file press the key
adjacent to the ABC icon.

10.6 DELETING RESULTS

Results can only be deleted if a valid USB memory stick is inserted into the front of the instrument.

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In the expanded operating menu press the key adjacent to
the USB memory stick icon to open the results selection
SAMPLE_l menu. Select the result to be deleted by pressing the key
adjacent to the result. Press the key below the delete
icon.

Confirmation will be needed to delete the selected result;

press the key adjacent to the tick icon to confirm deletion.
SAMPLE_t? Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to cancel and

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return to the results selection menu.

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10.7 PRINTING

-
o.ooc-
The utility toolbar in the expanded operating menu
~
·:·- . enables results to be printed and print setup options to

~r ·, be set. The print setup menu enables the destination of

--..
.. O.OOOABS the printouts and language of the printouts to be set.
400nm Depending on the measurement mode the printouts can

0902
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 10.7.1 Print Setup

o.ooo- x To open the print setup menu hold the key adjacent to
the printer icon for 2 seconds in the expanded operating
menu.

--.. O.OOOIR,
400rYn
091:!2

To select the language for the printouts press the key

adjacent to English icon. Repeat pressing of the key
cycles the language between English. Francais, Deutsche,
Espanol and Italiano.
English

The destination of the printouts can be the internal printer or an external serial printer. The results can
only be sent to an external serial printer if there is a serial printer connected to the instrument via the
RS232 serial port. Press the key adjacent to the computer icon to select the external serial printer. The
results can only be sent to the internal printer if there is an internal printer connected. To select the
internal printer for the printout destination press the key adjacent to the printer icon.
Once the required printout destination and language has been selected press the key adjacent to the
tick icon to save and return to the expanded operating menu.

10.7.1.1 Print Setup - PHOTOMETRICS AND CONCENTRATION

In the photometrics and concentration measurement

modes the print setup menu does not contain any
additional post analysis statistics.

English

10.7.1.2 Print Setup - SPECTRUM

In the spectrum measurement mode print setup menu it is

possible to print off the spectral points analysis table,
peaks and valleys data and absorbance or %T values
recorded at certain data intervals. If the data interval is
set to 5 every 5th data point recorded is reported. If no
Engfish
data is required the data interval can be set to zero.

To select the spectral points analysis table to be printed

press the key adjacent to the spectral table icon. Repeat
presses of the key will cycle between a tick and a cross
icon for selected or deselected. To select the peaks and
English
valleys data to be printed press the key adjacent to the
· peaks and valleys icon. To select the data interval press
the key adjacent to the data interval icon.

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 Repeat presses will cycle between 0, 1, 2, 5, 10 or 50. Once the required options have been selected
press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and exit print-set up.

10.7.1.3 Print Setup-QUANTITATION

In the quantitation measurement mode print setup menu

../ it is possible to print off the statistics for the standard
../ curve. To select the curve statistics press the key adjacent
to the curve statistics icon. Repeat presses of the key
English will cycle between a tick and a cross icon for selected or
deselected.

Once the required options have been selected press the

key adjacent to the tick icon to save and exit print-set up.

10.7.1.4 Print Setup- KINETICS

In the kinetics measurement mode print setup menu it is

possible to print off the statisticsfor the whole kinetics
experiment and the absorbance or % transmittance
values recorded at certain data intervals. If the data
English
interval is set to 1 o every 1 Oth data point recorded is
reported. If no data is required the data interval can be
set to zero. To select the statistics to be printed press the
key adjacent to the I icon.
Repeat presses of the key will cycle between a tick and a cross icon for selected or deselected. To select
the data interval press the key adjacent to the data Interval icon. Repeat presses will cycle between O,
1, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds.
Once the required options have been selected press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and exit
print-set up.

10.7.2 Printing Results

Results displayed in the expanded operating menu can be

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81.7%1 printed by pressing the key adjacent to the printer icon.
Any options selected in the print setup menu will also be

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reported when the printer icon is pressed. Depending on
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JJ_L the printout destination selected the result will be sent to
< 400nm

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the internal printer or to the external serial printer. If the
printer icon is pressed when there is not a result on the
screen the no result to printer or no result to RS232
icon (depending on results destination) will flash up on
the screen.

Operatmg mode Photometr,cs Saved results can be printed by pressing the key below
Operator Id 2
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0 the printer icon. The printout will include the date
Sampleinterval I
Sample Count 0 and time the result was generated, the user ID and the
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 10.8 AUTOLOGGING

The autolog function enables repeat measurements of

·:··..,
o.ooo- the same sample to be performed with a set time period
between each measurement. This produces a batch

--
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»-«:
-!- of results for the same sample. The autolog function
,:
400rm ~ also enables the results to be autologged to different
destinations. The autolog menu is accessed from the
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utility toolbar in the expanded operating menu by
pressing the key adjacent to the autolog icon.
Expanded Operating Menu

10.8.1 Setting the Number of Sample Repetitions

,LI To set the number of repeat measurements of the same

..::; sample press the key below the sample icon and use the
' ,,, keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease
the number of repetitions required. To reset the number
.~
to zero press and hold the key below the sample icon
for 2 seconds.
610000 001s

,u Once the number of repetitions is increased above zero.

..::; ../ if the results are autologged to a USB memory stick, the
11 JW0000-0 z
3
4
-!-
batch ABC icon will be displayed. To assign a batch name
for the repeated measurements press the key below the
.~ c;
.&, batch ABC icon to open the batch naming menu.

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The default batch name will be displayed. To save the
E II Jwoooo-o II ../ batch name under the default name press the key
l!IBr:DEFGHI adjacent to the tick icon. To change the name press
.J~~LMt·iOPQF: the key below the eraser icon. One press of the key
s Tu I.) IJJ>=: ..... z will delete one letter, holding the key for 2 seconds will
delete the name completely. To select letters use the keys
adjacent to the arrow icons to move around the menu.

Once the required letter is highlighted press the key below the pencil icon to select the letter. Up to
eight characters can be selected. To use numbers in the batch name press the key below the AB icon.
Repeat pressing of this key will cycle between upper case and numbers. Once the required name for the
batch has been entered press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the autolog menu.

To set the time period between each measurement press

../ the key below the timer icon and use the keys adjacent
' ,,, to the arrow icons to increase or decrease the time in 1
second intervals. To reset the time to one second press
.~
and hold the key below the timer icon for 2 seconds.
!'1
-.iX0005 Once the required number of repetitions and time period
has been selected press the key adjacent to the tick
icon to save the changes and return to the expanded
operating menu.

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 The number of repetitions and time interval will be

0.000~ displayed below the autolog icon. To commence

--
autologging press the key below the measure sample

.. 100.Q;rr icon. Once the first measurement has been performed

400rrn the time period starts counting down until it reacheszero
!!;! and then the next measurement will be taken. This will
0902 (] 0 ti reduce the repetition number by one. When the number
of repetitions reaches zero autologging is complete.

Autologging can be stopped before all the measurements have been completed by pressing the key
adjacent to the autolog icon. Confirmation will be needed to stop autologging. Press the key adjacent
to the tick icon to confirm stopping autologging or press the key adjacent to the cross icon to continue
autologging. If autologging is stopped before completion the measurements already recorded will be
saved under the previously entered batch name.

Once a set of results has been autologged to the USB

memory stick when the measure sample key is pressed

~1
again the batch append/delete screen is displayed.

,J~000·5 Pressing the key adjacent to the batch append icon

enables the next set of results to be added to the existing
batch of results. Pressing the key adjacent to the batch
delete icon will delete the first set of results and replace
them with the results that are going to be recorded. Press
the key adjacent to the tick icon to confirm selection.
Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to cancel and
return to the expanded operating menu.

10.8.2 Selecting Result's Destination

The autolog menu enables the result's destination to be

set. To select the internal printer press the key adjacent
' ,,., to the printer icon. This option is only available if an
internal printer is connected. To select the USB memory
-~ stick as the result's destination press the key adjacent
!!"I to the USB memory stick icon. This option is only
·..ix 000s
available if a valid USB memory stick is connected to the
instrument. To send the results to an external instrument
such as a PC or a serial printer press the key adjacent to
the computer icon.

10.9 CONNECTING TO A PC
Connect the interface cable to the RS232 serial port on the rear of the instrument and connect to the
serial port on the rear of the PC. Turn the PC on and load the PC software by inserting the PC software
disc into the CD drive. If the PC software does not auto run open My Computer and double click on
the Jenway 73 series software icon. Follow the instructions to install the PC software to the required
location. Refer to the PC software manual for further instructions. Once the software is installed, turn
the mains power on to the instrument.

The PC software is pre-configured to run using the following settings:

9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit

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 SECTION 11 - Accessories and Spare Parts

11.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Part Code Description of Accessory

660 101 Internal printer

735 401 Automatic 8 cell turret
735 201 Sipper pump
735 301 Peltier
735 701 Combined sipper peltier pump
735 801 10x10mm path length cuvette holder
735 901 16/24mm test tube holder
736 001 1 O x 1 OOmm path length cuvette holder
736 101 1 Oxl O (70µ1 cell holder)
736 201 Water heated 1 Ox 10 single cell holder
735 601 Boiling tube holder
035 088 Visible calibration set
035 091 UVNisible calibration set
060 422 Moulded cuvette rack for 16 1 Ox 1 Omm cuvettes
735 001 Dust cover
019 146 2GB USB memory sticks for external memory
037 551 RS232 to USB converter for use with computer without a serial port

11.2 CONNECTING THE ACCESSORIES

There are two types of accessories which can be fitted in the sample chamber - passive or active
accessories. The range of passive accessories includes 1 O x 1 Omm single cuvette holders, single water
heated cuvette holders, adjustable path length (10 to 100 mm) cuvette holders, test tube holders,
boiling tube holders, film holders and micro-cuvette holders. The range of active accessories includes an
automated 8 cell changer, sipper pump, pettier and combined peltier sipper pump. The instrument must
be turned off before any accessories are fitted.

11.2.1 INTERNAL PRINTER

Use a small screw driver to lift the blanking panel on the

Clips top of the instrument. Squeeze the two clips in order to
remove the blanking panel. Disconnect the printer wires
which are secured to the underside of the blanking plate.

Unpack the printer from the packaging. Turn the printer

upside down and connect the printer wires by clipping
into the connector on the printer.

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 Squeeze the grey plastic clips together so that the printer
top opens. Slot the printer into the top of the instrument
and push down until it fits flush to all four sides.

Insert the paper roll into the printer - ensuring that there
is some paper sticking out of the printer before clicking
the grey plastic back into place. Switch the instrument
on. The power and error lights on the printer will flash.
Once the instrument power on tests are complete press
the feed button to check that the paper is fed correctly.

11.2.2 PASSIVE ACCESSORIES

Unscrew the thumb screw to undo the passive accessory.

Lift out the passive accessory. To fit a different passive
accessory simply place the accessory in the correct
orientation. align the thumb screw and tighten to fix in
Thumb--+-----1-~~--+-<~IW--+1
screw place.

To replace the passive accessory with an active accessory

refer to section 11.2.3.

11.2.3 ACTIVE ACCESSORIES

'
/ Unscrew the thumb screw to undo the passiveaccessory.
Lift out the passive accessory. To fit an active accessory
unscrew screws 1 to 4 and lift out the metal base plate.
~

1. ·-~·
. . 2.
Thumb
screw -
f)_

3. 4.
-,
This will expose the bottom of the sample chamber with
the power supply connection needed to operate the
active accessories.

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 11.2.3.1 Automatic 8 cell turret

Take the 8 cell turret base plate. Connect the power

supply in the bottom of the sample chamber to the
connector on the underside of the baseplate. Place the
base plate in the sample chamber. Replace screws 1 to 4.

Take the 8 cell carousel and place on top of the motor,

taking care to align the three ball bearings with the
grooves on the motor shaft. Gently push the carousel
down onto the motor shaft until it is located into place.
Gently rotate the carousel until there is some resistance.
The carousel is now in the correct position.

If the fitting is too tight use a small screw driver to loosen

the ball bearings before pushing the carousel down onto
the shaft.

11.2.3.2 Peltier

For this accessory as well as removing the passive

accessory base plate, the front panel of the instrument
must also be removed. Loosen screws 5 and 6 until the
5.
front panel can be lifted out in the forwards direction.

6.

Take the peltier base plate. Connect the power supply

in the bottom of the sample chamber to the connector
on the underside of the base plate. Place the base plate
in the sample chamber. Replace screws 1 to 4. Take the
peltier front panel and slot into place before retightening
screws 5 and 6.

When the accessory is fitted the instrument will look like

this.

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11.2.3.3 Sipper pump

For this accessory as well as removing the passive

accessory base plate, the front panel of the instrument
6. must also be removed. Loosen screws 5 and 6 until the

[] front panel can be lifted out in a forward direction.

Take the sipper base plate. Connect the power supply

in the bottom of the sample chamber to the connector
on the underside of the base plate. Place the base plate
in the sample chamber. Replace screws 1 to 4. Take the
sipper front panel and slot into place before re-tightening
screws 5 and 6.

Bi directional flow A
(sipping)

The tubing should be connected depending on the

function that the sipper pump is going to perform. All
tubing must be kept as short as possible and the tubing
Bi directional flow B
(pumping) must not be allowed to obstruct the ligth path.

Continuous flow

For sipping:

1. Connect the sipper pump tubing to the outlet port on

the flow-through cuvette.

2. Secure the tubing using the clip on the righthand side

of the pump head.

3. Ease the tubing round the rollers by carefully rotating

them clockwise, by hand. Clamp the tubing into the clip
on the left hand side of the motor.

4. Once secured, ensure the tubing is routed into the two

retaining clips located on the base plate at the side of the
pump head.

5. Cut the tubing at the point where it fits comfortably

onto the left hand tube located on the inside of the front
bulk head.

6. Connect a suitable length of this tubing to the external

waste pipe.

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 7. Cut a small length of the sipper pump tube and push
this over one end of the capillary tube. Connect this to
the inlet port of the flow-through cuvette.

8. Route the tube into the two retaining clips located on

the base plate at the side of the pump head.

9. Fit the sipper probe and secure using the thumbscrew.

Feed the capillary tubing through the tube and up
through the sipper probe, allowing sufficient length for it
to pass into a suitable receptacle.

For pumping:

1. Cut two pieces of sipper pump tubing approximately

7.
300mm in length. Take one length of tubing and fit this
to the pump head, as shown, securing the tubing using
the clip on the right hand side of the pump head.
2. Ease the tubing round the rollers carefully rotating
them clockwise. by hand. Clamp the tubing into the clip
on the left hand side of the motor.

3. Fit the other end onto the inlet port on the flow-
through cuvette.
4. Fit the second 300mm length of tubing to the outlet
port of the flow-through cuvette. Once secured, ensure
the tubing is routed into the two retaining clips located
on the base plate at the side of the pump head.

5. Fit the other end of the tubing onto the outlet port,
located on the inside of the front bulkhead.

6. Connect a suitable length of sipper pump tubing to

the external outlet port.

7. Insert one end of the capillary tube into the sipper

pump tubing, as shown.

8. Feed the other end through the inlet port located on

the inside of the bulkhead.

9. Fit the sipper probe and secure using the thumbscrew.

10. Carefully feed the tubing through the sipper probe,

allowing sufficient length for it to pass into a suitable
receptacle.

When the sipper accessoryhas been fitted and the tubing

has been connected the instrument will look like this.

11.2.3.4 Combined sipper peltier pump Refer to section 11.2.3.3 for more details.

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11.3 USING THE ACCESSORIES

11.3.1 Automatic 8 cell turret

When the automatic 8 cell turret is in use the 8 cell turret

0.000~·· icon is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the

screen. The current cell position is displayed adjacent to

-.. O.OOOAB3
SOOnrr,
the 8 cell turret icon. The O position should always be used
for the zero calibration sample .

0902

To perform measurements using the automatic 8 cell turret, insert the cuvettes containing the samples
into turret positions 1 to 7. Insert the cuvette containing the blank solution into turret position 0. Enter
the required measurement mode and set up the required measurement parameters. Press the key below
the calibrate to zero icon. The instrument will automatically move the turret around to position zero to
perform the measurement. Once the calibration is complete the measure sample icon will appear and
the turret will return to its original starting position.

Press the key below the 8 cell turret icon to highlight

the icon and the two arrow icons above. Press the keys
adjacent to the arrow icons to increase or decrease
~1;"
--
..
..
O.OOOABS the current cell position of the turret, until the required
SOOnm sample position has been selected. Press the key below
the measure sample icon. The instrument will perform a
0902 reading and display the result on the screen.

To measure the next sample select the next turret position and press the key below the measure sample
icon. Repeat this process until all the samples have been measured. To adjust the wavelength press the
key below the 8 cell turret icon and use the arrow icons to adjust the wavelength.

11.3.1.1 Automatic 8 cell turret - supporting creation of a standard curve in quantitation

The 8 cell turret can be used to support creation of a new standard curve in the quantitation measurement
mode. Refer to section 8.2.3.1 for more details.

When the standard measurement screen is open the 8

cell turret icon will be displayed in the bottom left hand
corner of the screen. The current cell position is displayed
-!- adjacent to the 8 cell turret icon. The O position should
-i-
1!10
0.000ABS
x always be used for the zero calibration sample.

To measure the standards using the automatic 8 cell

turret, insert the cuvettes containing the standards into
turret, insert the cuvettes containing the standards into turret positions 1 to 6 (depending on how many
standards needed). Insert the cuvette containing the blank solution into turret position 0. Press the key
adjacent to the tick icon to perform an initial calibration to zero absorbance.

Use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase the turret position, until the required standard
position has been selected. Press the key adjacent to the tick icon to measure the standard. The standard
concentration and photometric value will then be displayed. The standard can be re-measured by pressing
the key adjacent to the back icon.

To measure the next standard select the next turret position and press the key adjacent to tick icon.
Repeat this process until all the standards have been measured.

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 11.3.2 Peltier

~-~ When the peltier is in use the peltier icon is displayed in

~IJ
0
0.000~ the bottom right hand corner of the screen. The current
temperature is displayed above the set point temperature

--
"I·...')
·-
-
ioo.o-' ·11'(
J.LL
adjacent to the peltier icon. Below the peltier icon there
is an arrow icon to indicate if the current temperature is
40Qrm
below or above the set temperature. To adjust the set
09•02 00 19.9
-+12G..5 .. ..-
point temperature hold the key below the peltier icon
for 2 seconds.

This opens the peltier settings screen. Use the keys at the
II ../ bottom of the screen to select the digit to be changed
and use the keys adjacent to the arrow icons to increase

oc --:tr
J.:. .
or decrease the number. The temperature can be set
in °c or °F by pressing the key adjacent to the 0c icon.
Repeat presses will cycle between "C and 0F.
0 0
Once the required temperature has been selected press
../ the key adjacent to the tick icon to save and return to the
expanded operating menu. The peltier will begin to heat
--:tr or cool depending on the current temperature.
OF J.:. .
[!] 6 8 0

11.3.3 Sipper pump

;-,
- When the sipper is in use the sipper pump icon is

O.OOOABS ~IJ displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

1- The pump direction is displayed by an arrow icon below

--
..
..
100.0%T "itr
JJ,L
the sipper pump icon. The sipper pump can operate
400nm in manual or timed mode, depending on the option
selected in sipper pump settings. To open the sipper
0902 00 -~
:
pump settings hold the key below the sipper pump icon
for 2 seconds.

11.3.3.1 MANUAL SIPPER PUMP SETTINGS

To operate the sipper pump in manual mode press the key
./ adjacent to the manual sipper icon. Select the preferred
~~ pump direction by pressing the key below the forwards
BJ fi.
.I
or backwards arrow icon. Press the key adjacent to the

a
(~.
-:i- tick icon to save and return to the expanded operating
$ menu.

- To perform a measurement place the sipper tubing into

;-,
0.000A6"3 ~IJ
the sample and press the key below the sipper pump

"Ir
-
icon.

..
100.0%T 1'tr
JJ,L
40Qnm

es ez 00 -~

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 - Confirmation will be needed to start the sipper pump.

0.
~
Press the key adjacent to the tick icon to confirm and

--
~f
..
start the sipper pump. Press the key adjacent to the cross
icon to cancel and return to the expanded operating
..
. ..,.
menu.

09·02 a0 .1

:.

- To stop the sipper pump press the key adjacent to the

~

~r.. 0.
stop icon. Ensure that the flow through cuvette contains

--
enough sample before pressing the key below the
measure sampleicon.

a0 . ..,.
.1

0902 :.

11.3.3.2 TIMED SIPPER PUMP SETIINGS

To operate the sipper pump in timed mode press the key
adjacent to the timed sipper pump icon.

,,&

Press the key below the calibrate timed sipper icon.

Select the required pump direction by pressing the key
below the forwards or backwards arrow icon. Press
,,i the key adjacent to the tick icon to continue to the next
stage of the calibration sequence.

Insert the inlet tubing into the sample container and

press the key adjacent to the single greater than
icon. The sipper pump will start and the sample will be
.,&
pumped through the tubing to the flow through cuvette.
It is possible to skip this setup stage by pressing the key
adjacent to the double greater than icon.

Once the cuvette is full press the key adjacent to the stop
icon to stop the sipper pump. The time taken for sample
uptake is recorded.
. ,i

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 To fine tune the amount of sample uptake press the key
below the plus or minus icon to increase or decreasethe
amount of sample taken up. The recorded time will be
adjusted accordingly. Once the fine tuning is complete, or
if none is required, pressthe key adjacent to the tick icon

- + to move to the next stage of the calibration sequence.

This stage allows an air gap to be added to the calibration

>
sequence. If an air gap is not required press the key below
,,8
:»
the 000 icon to set the air gap to zero. If a previously
programmed air gap is to be used press the key adjacent
to the double greaterthan icon to skip this stage and
____________ '110_0_..
__ retain the current air gap time.

To program an air gap remove the inlet tubing from the sample container and press the key adjacent to
the single greater than icon. The sipper pump will start and air will be pumped through the tubing to
the flow through cell.

Once the required amount of air has been taken up press

the key adjacent to the stop icon. The time taken for air
uptake is recorded.

To fine tune the amount of air uptake press the keys

below the plus or minus icons to increase or decrease
the amount of air taken in. The recorded time will be
adjusted accordingly. Once the fine tuning is complete, or
if none is required, press the key adjacent to the tick icon

- + to move to the next stage of the calibration sequence.

Once the sample uptake and air gap have been

programmed the preferred disposal of the sample can
.,i be set. There are two options, the sample can either
be sent back to the sample container or it can be sent
to the waste pipe. Press the key below the forward or
-~
A..
backward arrows to select what happens to the sample
after measurement.

If the original pump direction selected was forwards, selecting the forwards direction at this stage will
send the sample to waste and selecting the backwards direction will send the sample back to the sample
container. Once the required direction has been selected press the key adjacent to the tick icon to save
the calibration sequence and return to the expanded operating menu. To exit the sipper calibration
sequence without saving any changes press the back key at any point during the calibration sequence.

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 - To perform a measurement place the sipper tubing into
;-..
O.OOOAEG (":~ the sample and press the key below the sipperpump

~r
--
icon.
1Tr
.. 100.Q%T JJ,L
400r.m
ti.· ..
1!902 00 · ~:~
-
;-..
Confirmation will be needed to start the sipper pump.

0. Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to cancel and

--
return to the expanded operating menu. Press the key
i- adjacent to the tick icon to confirm and start the sipper
.. pump. The pump will run for the previously recorded

~· sample take up time. Ensure that the flow through

• <.

1!902 00 cuvette contains enough sample before pressing the key

below the measuresample icon.

Once the measurement has been performed remove

the tubing from the sample and press the key below
the sipper pump icon to perform the next stage of the
calibration sequence.

-
;-..
Confirmation will be needed to start the sipper pump.

0. Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to cancel and

--
~r..
return to the expanded operating menu. Press the key
adjacent to the tick icon to confirm and start the sipper
pump. The pump will run for the previously recorded air
• !· gap take up time .
1!902 00 <'

If an air gap of zero was previously selected this screen

will not appear and the calibration sequence will continue
to sample disposal.

-
;-..
Once this stage of the calibration sequence is complete

~r 0. press the key below the sipper pump icon to dispose

of the sample. Confirmation will be needed to start the

-
..
..
00
...:,
sipper pump. Press the key adjacent to the cross icon to
cancel and return to the expanded operating menu. Press
the key adjacent to the tick icon to confirm and start the
0902 sipper pump. Depending on the disposal route previously
selected the sample will either go to drain or back to the
sample container.

11.3.4 Combinedsipper peltier pump

When the combined sipper peltier is in use the sipper

0.000AEG peltier icon is displayed in the bottom right hand corner

of the screen. The current temperature is displayed above

-.. 100.Q%T
400nm
200: ~· I
the set point temperature adjacent to the sipper peltier
icon. Adjacent to the peltier icon is an arrow to indicate
if the current temperature is below or above the set
0902 ·28.0 C ••
temperature.

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 The pump direction is displayed by an arrow icon below the sipper pettier icon. The combined sipper
peltier pump combines the functionality of the peltier and sipper pump. To open the sipper peltier
settings hold the key below the sipper pettier icon for 2 seconds.

The settings menu is the same as the sipper pump

• settings except for the peltier icon in the top left hand
corner. Pressingthe key adjacent to the pettier icon will
.,& open the peltier settings enabling the temperature to be
set. Refer to section 11.3.2 for more details. The sipper
pump can operate in a manual or timed mode. Refer to
section 11.3 for more details.

11.4 SPARES

Part Code Description of Spare Part

012 075 Tungsten halogen lamp

730 545 Xenon lamp module
735 801 1 Oxl Omm path length cuvette holder
060 084 Pack of 100 disposable plastic visible wavelength 1 Ox 1 o cuvettes
060 229 Pack of 500 disposable plastic visible wavelength 1 Oxl O cuvettes
060 230 Pack of 100 disposable plastic UV wavelength 10x10 cuvettes
037 702 Paper roll for printer
021 060 24V 65W power supply unit with various plug attachments

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 SECTION 12 - Maintenance and Service

12.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Ensure the external surfaces of the unit are clean and free from dust. The sample area should always
be kept clean and any accidental spillage should be wiped away immediately. To give added protection
when not in use. the unit should be disconnected from the mains supply and covered with the optional
dust cover.

The only routine maintenance which maybe required is the replacement of the light source. The
replacement lamps are available from your local distributor (refer to section 11.4 for spare part codes).
Only genuine replacement lamps should be used. Similar lamps may have different filament configurations
or be wavelength restricted for domestic or commercial use and will give errors if used.

12.2 LAMP REPLACEMENT

12.2.1 Tungsten Halogen Lamp Replacement

This option is only valid for 731 O spectrophotometers.

Before replacing the lamp disconnect the unit from the mains supply and ensure the lamp is cool before
handling. Access to the tungsten halogen lamp can be gained via the lamp access panel located on the
rear of the instrument (refer to section 2.5).
1. Remove the screws holding the lamp access panel in place.

2. Withdraw the lamp access panel and unscrew the lamp bracket fixing screw.

3. Grasp and rotate the lamp bracket to gain access to the lamp.
4. Remove the old lamp from the holder. The lamp is a plug-in fit and should be removed by gently
easing it from the holder.
5. Carefully remove the replacement lamp from the packaging. Ensure that the glass portion of the lamp
is not touched as finger marks will damage the lamp resulting in a reduced performance. If accidental
damage occurs the surface of the lamp may be cleaned using propan-2-ol.

6. Insert the lamp into the holder, ensuring it is fully pushed home.

7. Rotate the lamp bracket and put back into operational position. Replace the lamp bracket fixing screw
and tighten.
8. Replace the lamp access panel and fix in place with the two screws.

9. Reconnect the power supply, turn on the unit and ensure that the lamp is illuminated after a few
seconds.
For further instructions refer to the service manual.

12.2.2 Xenon Lamp Module Replacement

This option is only valid for the 7315 spectrophotometers and must be done by an accredited service
engineer. Refer to section 12.3 for more details.

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 12.3 SERVICE

Our dedicated service staff are on hand to help in the unlikely event that your Jenway equipment
develops a fault. Please contact them by one of the following means with a clear description of the
problem:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +44 {O) 1785 810475
Fax: +44 {O) 1785 810471

On occasion it may be necessary for your equipment to be sent back to our Service Department for
repair. In this case please contact the Service Department for a reference number which you should
include with your faulty equipment. Please also ensure you include a clear description of the fault and a
completed copy of our Decontamination Certificate. This is available as a downloadable pdf file at www.
jenway.com, or contact us and we will be happy to fax you a copy. Please clearly mark the package for
the attention of the Service Department and post to the following address:

Bibby Scientific Ltd

Beacon Road
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 OSA
United Kingdom

All replacement parts are guaranteed for 1 year and where ever possible, returned equipment is turned
around in 5 working days.

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 SECTION 13 - Troubleshooting

13.1 ERROR CODES

If an error code is displayed it will be accompanied by a spanner icon and a symbol to indicate if the
error is a warning (caution icon) or fatal (stop icon). If the error is fatal contact your local distributor
or Jenway service department (refer to section 12.3). If the error is a warning it may be possible to
retry the test. In this case a back icon will also be displayed. The table below shows the error codes:

Error Code Symbol Issue

111!1
Err 1 System Parameters Failure
This error indicates that the essential system parameters are corrupt.
The most likely causes of this error are:
1. Fram chip failure.
Solution: Restart the unit, if the problem persist, contact a service
technician.

Err 2 Operating Parameters Failure

This error is a warning that the method parameters have been reset.
The most likely causes of this error are:
Warning 1. The methods were reset by pressingthe top left button during the
power on tests performed when the instrument is turned on.
2. the parameters have been corrupted, so the instrument has reset
itself.
Solution: Press the key adjacent to the tick icon to action.

Err 3 Dark Calibration Error

This error indicates that the dark level is too high during calibration. In
normal operation the lamp is switched off during an operator initiated
Warning calibration sequence to ensure that the detector output is below a
threshold level. The calibration is aborted and Err 3 is displayed if the
detector output is above the threshold level.
The most likely causes of this error are:
1. The sample chamber lid has been left open during the calibration
sequence.
Redo 2. The sample chamber lid was opened during the calibration sequence.
3. There is a fault on the detector PCB.
Solution: Ensure the sample chamber is closed completely. Press the key
adjacent to the back icon to retry the dark calibration.

Err 4 Microswitch Failure

This error indicates that the microswitch was not found.
The most likely causes of this error are:
Fatal 1. The microswitch is broken.

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 Err 5 Light Saturation Not Found
This error indicates that the peak light hasn't been found at zero.
The most likely causes of this error are:
Fatal 1. Lamp failure.
2. Deterioating lamp signal.
3. Sample or cuvette in the sample holder.
Solution: Ensurethat the sample holder is empty. Restart the unit, if the
problem persists contact a service technican.

Err 7 USB Module Failure

This error indicates the instrument is unable to detect a response from
the UBS module.
Warning
The most likely causes of this error are:
1. USB port failure.
Solution: press the key adjacent to the tick icon to carry on using the
instrument. Restart the unit, if the problem persists contact a service
technician.

Err 8 Unable to find Vane on Turret

This error indicates that the vane position zero on the turret cannot
be found.
Warning
The most likely causes for this error are:
1. The turret carousel has been removed and not replaced.

Solution: Check if the turret is in the sample chamber and inserted

Redo
properly. Press the key adjacent to the back icon to try rechecking.

Err 9

IIC. Over Temperature

This error indicates that the thermal switch has cut out.
The most likely causes for this error are:
Fatal 1. Failure of the fan
2. Thermal switch not connected.
Solution: restart the unit, if the problem persists contact a service
technician.

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13.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Issue Solution

Unable to achieve zero Ensure that there is not a sample in the sample chamber.
absorbance or 100% Ensure the instrument lid is closed before and during the calibration.
transmittance when Ensure the lamp is working - if the lamp has failed replace the lamp
calibrating (7310) or lamp module (7315).

Unable to achieve a reading Ensure the correct cuvette is being used so that light isn't being
when measuring a sample absorbed by the cuvette.
Ensure the sample isn't too dense that light is not transmitted through
the sample.
Ensure the lamp is working.

Unable to add additional The table can only hold 6 points. Delete one or more points before
points to the spectral selecting additional points to add to the table.
points analysis table

Unable to print results using Ensure internal printer selected in autolog menu.
the internal printer Ensure there is paper in the unit.
Ensure there is a result displayed on screen.

Unable to save results to Ensure the USB stick is inserted into the front of the unit
the USB memory stick Ensure the USB memory stick has free capacity
Ensure there is a result displayed on the screen.

Unable to continue kinetics Due to the nature of the kinetics measurements stopping the
measurement after measurement before completion will result in some measurement
cancelling abort action time being lost. Therefore the experiment cannot be continued. It must
be restarted.

The peaks and valleys table The peaks and valleys threshold is turned off. Change this value to 1 %,
icon is not displayed 5% or 10% and the peaks and valleys table icon will be displayed.
following a spectrum scan

The measure sample icon A calibration must be performed at the new wavelength. When the
disappears after changing calibration is complete the measure sample icon will be displayed.
the wavelength

unable to save methods Ensure the method lock is not active.

13.3 Technical Support

Jenway have a dedicated Technical Support team made up of experienced scientists who are on
hand to help with any applications advice and questions you may have about our products and
how to use them. If you require any technical or application assistance please contact the team at:

E-mai I: [email protected].

Phone: +44 (0)1785 810433

Fax: +44 (0)1785 810405

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 SECTION 14 - Declaration of Conformity

Visible Spectrophotometer, Model 731 O

2004/108JEC EMC Oir.a.lvo.

2006/95/EC Low voltage Directive (LVO)

c~ w. \.he requttemtna of t D1ttia1ves cl.aimed boJ m t.ng followingstandilrck

EN 61326-1:2006 (Electric.alEquipment for Me.asurement. Contlol and IM>Orototyuse).

EN 61010-1: 2001
(Safety Requirements Electrkal Equipment for Measurement. Control and Laboratofy use)

CE mark ~ff&nd 2010

Signed (Mt C. Warren~

Bibb'f Scientific 8.ti,y Sdetl\Jfic ltd· Stone· Staffs· ST1S OSA·UK

i!f: +44 (0) 1785 812121 ·fax +44 (O) 1185 813748

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SECTION 14 - Declaration of Conformity

UVNisible Spectrophotometer, Model 7315

l004/108/EC EMC OlrMtfve.

2006/95/EC low voltage Ofrectlve (LVD)

EN 61326-1:2006 (Electric.alEquipment for Musurtment. Control and l.lboratory use).

EN 61010-1: 2001
(S..f•ty Requirements £Jectriol Equ pment for Measurement. Control and Laborntory use)

CE m rte offa.ud 2010

(Mr C. Warren)

Authority, lbchnic.al Dnctor

B:bby Sdentir,c Ltd

Bibby Scientific 6ilbv Scitn1.1ftc Ltd - Stone - Staffs - sns OSA. u

Tt>I. ~ (0) 1785 812121 -f.uc +<44 (0) 1785 813748

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 SECTION 15 - Glossary of Icons

Mode Icon Description

Common
0 Back key

Common
../ Tick icon - Done/yes

Common
x Cross icon - Cancel/no

Common Jw JW icon - Opens expanded operating menu

Common @ Printer icon - Print/open printer settings

Common No results to send to printer

~~
@
Common
2 Computer icon - RS232 serial port for connection to an external serial
printer or a computer

Common No results to send to RS232

~~
~

Common English English icon - Language selection

Common ~ USB memory stick

Common ~ Save to USB memory stick

Common ~ Load from USB memory stick

Common
@) Result already saved to USB memory stick

Common m~ 1 Single method save icon

Common m ~ 1-48 1 - 48 method save icon

Common ~m 1 .·· ..
~-··· Single method open icon

Common ~ 1-48 m 1 - 48 method open icon

Common [CJ Axis icon - View the result graphically

Common B ABC icon - View the results as a text file

Common $ Arrow icon - Results page down, move left, decrease

Common $ Arrow icon - Results page up, move right, increase

Common ~ Arrow icon - Move up, increase

Common ~ Arrow icon - Move down, decrease

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Common Calibrate to zero icon

Common Pencil icon - Select letter/number

Common 1f Eraser icon - Delete letter/number

Common AB AB icon - Change letter case/number

Common
ffi Delete

Common

Common
m Method icon - opens method selection screen

Create method
~
Common Open method

Common Units icon - opens unit selection screen

Common r=$ Resolution

0.000

Common 400nm Wavelength

Common ABS/%T Abs/%T icon - Operating mode either absorbance or % transmittance

Common Lamp cold

Common Lamp save

Common Caution icon - accompanied by error code

Common Check number

Common Stop icon - accompanied by error code

Main Menu 100.0"''' Opens concentration measurement mode

o.o o o•i.s
xF 8
Main Menu Opens kinetics measurement mode
~
• 30

Main Menu O.OOOtl.S Opens photometrics measurement mode

100:n
470nm

Main Menu Opens quantitation measurement mode

Main Menu
]~
400 J-00
Opens spectrum measurement mode

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 Main Menu x Instrument settings

Main Menu 12.00 Time/date icon

Time & Date Clock icon - Set time

Time & Date Calendar icon - Set date

Time & Date Toggle icon - Switches date format

Autolog Autolog icon - Opens autolog menu

Autolog Printer icon - Autolog to printer

Autolog USB icon - Autolog to USB memory stick

Autolog Computer icon - Autolog to computer or external serial printer through

RS232 serial port

Autolog xeoos Sample icon - Number of sample measurement repetitions

Auto log Timer icon - Time interval between each sample measurement repetition
030s
Autolog ~~ Batch ABC icon - Set batch name for repeated measurements
c

Autolog Batch append - add existing results

Autolog Batch delete - overwrite existing results

Instrument Closed padlock icon - Settings locked

Settings
Instrument Open padlock icon - Settings unlocked
Settings
Instrument Methods unlocked - method selection menu enabled
Settings
Instrument Methods locked - method selection menu disabled
Settings
Instrument Security code
Settings
Instrument Mode selection
Settings
Instrument Mode shown
Settings
Instrument Mode not shown
Settings
Instrument User ID
Settings
Instrument Contrast
Settings
Instrument Lamp save
Settings

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Instrument [±) Diagnostics
Settings
Photometrics m. Measure sample

Photometrics Toggle icon - switches between ABS/% T

~
Concentration x Settings menu

Concentration
m.F Measure to a factor

Concentration i{b Measure to a standard

Concentration O.OOOABS Calibrate to zero absorbance

~
Concentration O.OOU Calibrate to a standard

Concentration &00 Calibrate to zero absorbance or standard

Concentration xF Factor menu

Concentration Standard menu

~
Concentration 000 Resets standard or factor value to zero

Concentration
& Check standard

p~ ,•:,•:

Spectrum Scan settings menu

~
Spectrum
e Hand icon - Manual y-axis scaling

Spectrum Hand icon with cross through it - Auto y-axis scaling

~
Spectrum Scan interval
~
Spectrum Baseline scan
~
Spectrum
t:! Baseline scan in progress

Spectrum Scan sample

~
Spectrum
t! Sample scan in progress

Spectrum Peaks and valleys threshold turned off

~
Spectrum Peaks and valleys above threshold 5% are shown
~
Spectrum ty Peaks and valleys table

Spectrum Show peaks only

~
Spectrum Show valleys only
~
Spectrum Spectral points analysis
~
Spectrum Double less than icon- decrease the wavelength by 1 O times scan interval
~

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 Spectrum Single less than icon - decrease the wavelength by 1 times scan interval

Spectrum Double greater than icon - increase the wavelength by 1 O times scan
interval

Spectrum
> Single greater than icon - increase the wavelength by 1 times scan
interval

Spectrum Wavelength icon - manually enter the wavelength

,0..
Spectrum tllil Add points to the spectral points analysis table

Spectrum View spectral points analysis table

filIDJ
Spectrum Data point interval - used in print setup
~
Quantitation
mIL Measure sample

Quantitation [mfjJ Quantitation table - Opens quantitation table

Quantitation ~~6 Number of standards

Quantitation IL View standard curve

Quantitation
/ Curve fit - enables the curve fit to be adjusted

Quantitation
L Sigma icon - Displays curve statistics

Quantitation Create new standard curve

~
Quantitation
./ Tick icon - Read Standard

Quantitation
0 Back icon - Re-measure previous standard

Quantitation
x Cross icon - Cancel creation of new standard curve

Quantitation
/ Curve statistics - used in print setup

Kinetics
x Settings menu

Kinetics Hand icon - Manual y-axis scaling

~
Kinetics Hand icon with cross through it - Auto y-axis scaling
~
Kinetics
II 000!5
Start time pause - Opens lag time/start on level menu

Kinetics 000 000 - Resets lag time, standard or factor values to zero

Kinetics II® Clock icon - Set the lag time

Kinetics
II 1,:T
AbS
ABS/%T icon - Set the start on level

Kinetics > Greater than - Start above

Kinetics < Less than - Start below

Kinetics ~ No start on level set

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Kinetics ~ . Start kinetics measurement

Kinetics Kinetics measurement in progress

~
Kinetics
L Sigma icon - Post measurement statistics

Kinetics ,bJ Kinetics moving line

Kinetics xF Update factor in settings

Kinetics 1:1 Toggle icon - switches between the initial and final point lines

Kinetics { Double less than icon - Decrease the time by 5 seconds intervals

Kinetics
< Single less than icon - Decrease the time by 1 second intervals

Kinetics Double greater than icon - Increase the time by 5 seconds intervals
~
Kinetics

Kinetics
>. Single greater than icon - Increase the time by 1 second intervals

Data point interval - used in print settings

~
Accessories
& No single cell - Method created on a unit with a single cell accessory

p] fitted

Accessories
0 8 cell turret icon - the automatic 8 cell turret is in use

Accessories
(I Error finding cell position o on turret

Accessories
& No turret - Method created on a unit with a turret accessory fitted
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Accessories oc Degrees Celsius

Accessories Of Degrees Fahrenheit

Accessories Peltier accessory in use - current temperature is below set point.

120~ The current temperature is displayed above set point temperature
1~ 9

Accessories
& No peltier - Method created on a unit with a peltier accessory fitted

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Accessories Sipper pump in use - running in forward direction
~;

Accessories
,;, Sipper pump in use - running in reverse direction

Accessories Timed sipper pump

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Accessories Timed sipper pump calibration sequence
~;

Accessories
> Start sipper pump - enables take up time to be set

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 Accessories Skip take up time - uses the previously set take up time
~

Accessories 000 000 - sets air gap to zero

Accessories I Stop sipper pump

Accessories
- Reduce sample uptake/reduce air gap

Accessories
+ Increase sample uptake/increaseair gap

Accessories
&fj•, No sipper - Method created on a unit with a sipper accessory fitted

Accessories ~J
I> 0
Sipper peltier pump in use

&
Accessories No sipper peltier - Method created on a unit with a sipper peltier
accessory fitted
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Accessories PC comms - shown when the instrument is connected to a PC and
communicating via the PC software

,/
Error Spanner - Refer to section 13

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INDEX Page

ACCESSORIES 60
Accessories - connecting 60
Accessories - using 65
AUTOLOGGING 58
CONCENTRATION 27
CAUBRATION 29
METHOD SETUP 27
MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS 27
SAMPLE MEASUREMENT 30
Connecting to a PC 59
Controls
Display 13
Keypad 13
Rear panel 15
Declaration of conformity 76
Error codes 73
Good practice guidelines 17
ICON GLOSSARY 78
Installation 12
Unpacking 12
Instrument setup 19
Contrast 23
Expanded operating menu 19
GLP settings 22
Lamp save 23
Mode selection 22
Navigating 19
Utility toolbar 20
KINETICS 44
CALIBRATION 48
DATA ANALYSIS 49
METHOD SET UP 45
MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS 44
SAMPLE MEASUREMENT 48
Lamp replacement
Tungsten halogen lamp replacement 71
Xenon lamp module replacement 71
Language 56
PHOTOMETRICS 25
CALIBRATION 26
METHOD SET UP 27
MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS 25
SAMPLE MEASURMENT 26
PRINTING 55
Print set up 56
QUANTITATION 38
CAUBRATION 42
DATA ANALYSIS 43
METHOD SETUP 39
MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS 38
SAMPLE MEASUREMENT 42

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 Routine maintenance 71
Safety 3
SAVING, PRINTING AND AUTOLOGGING 51
DELfTING METHODS 53
DELETING RESULTS 55
OPENING METHODS 52
OPENING RESU LTS 54
PRINTING RESULTS 55
SAVING METHODS 51
SAVING RESULTS 53
Screen setup 19
SERVICE 71
Spare parts 70
SPECTRUM 31
CALIBRATION 34
DATA ANALYSIS 35
METHOD SETUP 32
MODE SPECIFIC PARAMETERS 31
SAMPLE MEASUREMENT 34
Technical specification 8
Technical support 75
Theory and practice of spectroscopy measurements 16
Spectroscopy measurement 16
Theory of spectroscopy measurements 16
Troubleshooting 73
Utility toolbar 20

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