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2 Safety10 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F2.5 Product safetyThe NIRFlex N-500 has been designed and built in accordance with state-of-the-

2 Safety11 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F NOTICERisk of instrument damage by mechanical shocks.Do not move the instrument when it is activ

2 Safety12 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FDevice labels Meaning LocationLASER emission Sticker inside housing, at the LASER module2.5.3 Pe

3 Technical data13 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F3 Technical dataThis section introduces the reader to the instrument specifications and t

3 Technical data14 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F3.2.2 Computer requirementsThe spectral data are collected in the NIRWare database on th

3 Technical data15 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FTechnical data NIRFlex Solids Transmittance (cont.)Photometric linearity The “addition of

3 Technical data16 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F3.4 Fiber-optic measuring cells and accessories3.4.1 NIRFlex Fiber Optic SolidsTechnica

3 Technical data17 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F3.4.3 NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMATechnical data NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMADetector extended ran

4 Description of function18 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4 Description of functionThis section explains the basic principle of the instr

4 Description of function19 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FReference laser controlThe laser deliveres a constant, wavelength-stable beam of

4 Description of function20 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FData processing and interferogram analysisThe NIR light interacts with the sampl

4 Description of function21 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.2.1 Transflectance modeTranslucent and opaque liquids can be analyzed via tran

4 Description of function22 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FNOTEWith special accessories, reflection-mode probes can be equipped for transflec

4 Description of function23NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.2.3 Transmission modeNIR light is sent through a defined pathlength of sample m

4 Description of function24 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.3 Basic instrumentThe basic instrument consists of the spectrometer unit with

4 Description of function25NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.3.2 Laser unitThe laser unit comprises:Laser tube•High voltage power supply•

4 Description of function26 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FAbout the external PCThe external PC must run Windows® XP or Windows® 7 as opera

4 Description of function27 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.5 About the softwareThe NIRWare software meets industrial standards in terms

4 Description of function28 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.5.3 NIRCal chemometric softwareNIRCal is a modern chemometric software packag

4 Description of function29 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.2 NIRFlex SolidsList of NIRFlex Solids add-onsSpinner / Petri dish add-onVi

Table of contents3 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version ETable of contents1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Description of function30 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F1234567891011121314151617a Detectorb Magnet sensorc Status LEDd START buttone ST

4 Description of function31 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.4 Vial add-on for NIRFlex SolidsNIRFlex Solids with vial add-onThe NIRFlex

4 Description of function32NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.6 XL add-on for NIRFlex SolidsNIRFlex Solids with XL add-onThe NIRFlex Solid

4 Description of function33 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.8 XL add-on for B+L sample cups for NIRFlex SolidsThe NIRFlex Solids with t

4 Description of function34 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.10 Spinner add-onNIRFlex Solids in combination with the Spinner add-on is t

4 Description of function35 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.12 NIRFlex Solids TransmittanceNIRFlex Solids TransmittanceIt is a major re

4 Description of function36 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FTransmission measurements offer the advantage of collecting the information from

4 Description of function37 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FThe picture shows the SST sample plate.The picture shows an examle of a 30-place

4 Description of function38 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F321465151413789101112a STOP buttonb START buttonc Status LEDd Detectore Optic 2f

4 Description of function39 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.15 NIRFlex Fiber Optic SolidsNIRFlex Fiber Optic SolidsThe NIRFlex Fiber Op

Table of contents4NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version E4.6.3 Petri dish add-on for NIRFlex Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Description of function40 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F321910161718456111213147815a Magnet sensorsb LEDs: OK, not OKc START buttond Han

4 Description of function41 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.16 Transflectance adapter for NIRFlex Fiber Optic SolidsThe transflectance ad

4 Description of function42 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FThe LEDs at the handle of the fiber optic probe indicate the status of the system

4 Description of function43 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F4.6.18 NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMAThe NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMA is the ideal configura

5 Putting into operation44 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F5 Putting into operationThis section describes how the instrument is installed a

5 Putting into operation45 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F213In the front of the main cover of NIRFlex N-500 there is an opening which is h

5 Putting into operation46 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FThe instrument must be installed:indoor only with a clearance of 15 cm minimum to

5 Putting into operation47 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FNOTE To cut the power in case of an emergency by unplugging, the instrument or an

5 Putting into operation48 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FLAN setup of the PCTo establish communication, set up the IP of the connected PC

5 Putting into operation49 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F5.5 Installing the measuring cellsAll different measuring cells are provided wit

Table of contents5 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version E7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Putting into operation50 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F5.6 Installing the cover of the NIRFlex Solids TransmittancebaInsert the tilted

5 Putting into operation51 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FAdditional handling instructionsInstall the measuring cell with the top cover •c

5 Putting into operation52 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FIf this is not the case, proceed as follows: Slide the adjustment ring over the t

5 Putting into operation53 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F Adjusting the pathlength Now turn the adjustment ring upwards until there is no

5 Putting into operation54 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F5.8 Installing measurement equipment to the NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMATo install th

5 Putting into operation55 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F5.9 Starting up the systemAn automatic initialization process starts as soon as

5 Putting into operation56 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F5.9.4 Signal-to-noise ratio determinationWith this test the ratio of signal powe

5 Putting into operation57 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FInternal and External Reference measurements provided by the measuring cells/add-

6 Operation58 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F6 OperationThis section describes how to start a measurement and how to prepare a reference m

6 Operation59 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F6.2 General recommendations for measuring liquidsFor sample measurements with the NIRFlex Liq

1 About this manual6 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F1 About this manualThis manual describes the NIRFlex N-500 including its standard soft

6 Operation60 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F6.4 NIRFlex Solids6.4.1 Reference measurement for the Petri dish add-onA pop-up will remind

6 Operation61 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FTypical samples for the NIRFlex Solids Transmittance include tablets, hard gelatin capsules, p

6 Operation62 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F! CAUTIONMinor or medium burns by hot surfacesDo not touch the cell chambers•NOTEThe software

6 Operation63 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F! WARNINGRisk of fire by highly flammable materialsDo not insert highly flammable materials or sa

6 Operation64 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F6.7.2 NIRFlex Fiber Optic LiquidsFor most of the applications a pathlength of 1 or 2 mm is th

7 Maintenance and repairs65 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F7 MaintenanceThis section gives instructions on all maintenance work to be perf

7 Maintenance and repairs66 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FIn order to avoid contamination by sample material between the measurements, cle

7 Maintenance and repairs67 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F NOTICERisk of damage at the External ReferenceDo not drop the External Referenc

7 Maintenance and repairs68 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FNOTE Exact cleaning procedures tailored to the indiviudal sample composition hav

7 Maintenance and repairs69 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FMyNadiaFilesSend this file to your customer service organisation for evaluation.

2 Safety7 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F2 SafetyThis section introduces the safety concept of the instrument and contains general rules o

7 Maintenance and repairs70 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F! CAUTIONRisk of minor burns by hot lamp module.Switch off the device first and u

7 Maintenance and repairs71 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F NOTICERisk of instrument damage by ingress of particles.Check proper seating of

7 Maintenance and repairs72 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FWorkflow to reset the lifetime counter of the primary lamp moduleTo establish the

7 Maintenance and repairs73 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F7.5 Laser unit replacementThe LASER unit needs to be replaced at failure. This

7 Maintenance and repairs74 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F Disconnect the electric lasers power supply •plug. Loosen the two screws which

7 Maintenance and repairs75 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FResetting the laser lifetime counterAfter LASER unit replacement the following m

7 Maintenance and repairs76 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FThe following screen indicates the laser lifetime counter is set to zero:Hours o

7 Maintenance and repairs77 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F7.7 Main fuse replacementThe primary fuses are located at the rear of the instr

7 Maintenance and repairs78 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F7.8 NIRFlex SolidsIt is possible that solids or pasty samples are spilled into

7 Maintenance and repairs79 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F7.10 Customer serviceOnly authorised service personnel is allowed to perform re

2 Safety8 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F2.4 Safety warnings and safety signs used in this manualDANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are s

8 Storage, transport and disposal80 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F8 Storage, transport and disposalThis section instructs how to handle t

8 Storage, transport and disposal81 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F Health and Safety Clearance Health and Safety Clearance_20081110.doc_2

9 Spare parts82 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9 Spare parts and accessoriesThis section lists spare parts, accessories and options of the

9 Spare parts83 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9.1.2 Measuring cellsNIRFlex SolidsProduct Order numberFor measurements in diffuse reflectio

9 Spare parts84 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FNIRFlex Fiber Optic SolidsProduct Order numberFor measurements in diffuse reflection2 m fiber

9 Spare parts85 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9.1.4 Standard accessoriesExampleStandard accessoriesProduct Order number1 Power supply cab

9 Spare parts86 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9.1.5 Optional accessoriesOptional accessoriesProduct Order numberSet of 2 quartz glass cuv

9 Spare parts87 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FOptional accessories (cont.)Product Order numberTransflectance cover or high performance cup

9 Spare parts88 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FOptional accessories (cont.)Product Order numberHolder for fiber optic probe 46273Barcode rea

9 Spare parts89 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FOptional accessories (cont.)Product Order numberStamp for Hellma cuvettes 11056459Flow add-o

2 Safety9 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version FSymbol MeaningExplosive gases, explosive environmentHot item, hot surfaceDevice damageFragile comp

9 Spare parts90 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9.3 NIRFlex SolidsSpare parts NIRFlex SolidsProduct Order numberFuse 2.0 AT 02998External R

9 Spare parts91 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9.4 NIRFlex Solids TransmittanceSpare parts NIRFlex Solids TransmittanceProduct Order numbe

9 Spare parts92 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F9.8 NIRFlex Fiber Optic SMASpare parts Fiber Optic SolidsProduct Order numberFuse 2.0 AT 02

10 Declarations and requirements93 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F10 Declarations and requirements10.1 FCC requirements (for USA and Cana

10 Declarations and requirements94 NIRFlex N-500 Operation Manual, Version F10.2 Declaration of conformity

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