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Equipment Operation
Controls and Indicators
INTENDED USERS
The instrument is intended to be used by scientists and technicians who possess basic laboratory
and technical skills and have the knowledge and understanding of the hazards involved, with the
unit and the samples used, to operate it in a safe manner.
Instrument Preparation
Switch on the unit and allow it to finish its start up calibration
Best performance is obtained if the instrument is allowed to warm up and stabilise for at
least 30 minutes
If applicable connect the unit to a PC using a USB cable and refer to the online help and user
manual
Select the appropriate application or method
Where relevant, set up the application parameters for the sample
For Deuterium/ Tungsten units a precision mode is available. To use this mode enter the
desired application and switch to precision mode
Select cuvette cells to use. It is important to use cells of the correct type. Most samples are
measured using a standard 10mm path length cell. Special cells and accessories are available
for larger or smaller path lengths and sample volumes. It is important to use cells of the
