2518 G10S-UV-Vis UG

GENESYS 10S UV-Vis
User Guide
269-251800 Revision A
October 2009
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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety and Special Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
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Chapter 1
Spectrophotometer Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Spectrophotometer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cell Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6-Position Cell Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Single Cell Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting and Positioning Cuvettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Z-dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Entering Parameter Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Numeric Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Menu Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
On/Off Toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alphanumeric Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Utility Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Baseline Expiration Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Up the Internal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the Utility Parameters for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cell Holders and Cell Holder Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cell Holder Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cell Holder Initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing Cell Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder. . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing Accessory Cell Holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Installing the Internal Printer (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Loading Paper in the Internal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
External Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Chapter 4
Sample Positioner Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Auto 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Single Cell Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Manual 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5
Cell Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Cell Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifying Wavelengths for Discrete nms Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 6
Managing Stored Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Software Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Naming a Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Saving a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Loading Test Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Deleting a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 7
SmartStart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Chapter 8
Concentration Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Specifying Concentration Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating Custom Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 9
Calculator Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 10
Abs and %T MeasurementsBasic A-%T-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setting the Wavelength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Measuring a Blank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Measuring Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 11
Abs and %T MeasurementsAdvanced A-%T-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Up Test Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Taking Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chapter 12
Basic Concentration MeasurementsBasic A-%T-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Basic Concentration Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the Wavelength and Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Conc/Std to Measure Concentration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Conc/Factor to Measure Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Concentration MeasurementsAdvanced A-%T-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Measuring a Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Entering a Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 14
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Collecting a Baseline Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Scanning a Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Viewing and Manipulating Scan Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rescaling Graphical Scan Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Performing Calculations on the Scan Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Labeling Peaks and Valleys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Smoothing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Determining Peak Height Using a 3-point Net Equation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Calculating the Area Under a Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Viewing and Rescaling Tabular Scan Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Chapter 15
Multiwavelength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adding Wavelengths and Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Deleting Wavelengths and Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Chapter 16
Absorbance Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 17
Absorbance Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using the Absorbance Ratio Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 18
3-Point Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Concentration MeasurementsStandard Curve Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Recalling a Standard Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Setting the Parameters for a Standard Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Measuring the Standards for a Standard Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using the Standards Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Editing a Standard Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Chapter 20
Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Recalling a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Recalling and Recalculating Graphical Kinetics Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Rescaling and Recalculating Tabular Kinetics Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chapter 21
Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Accessing the Performance Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wavelength Accuracy - Internal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wavelength Accuracy - Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wavelength Repeatability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Photometric Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Selecting the Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Adding Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Deleting Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Running the Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Stray Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Running the Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Internal Printer Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Chapter 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Routine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Cleaning and Maintaining Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Cleaning the Windows of the Sample Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Changing the Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Chapter 23
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Chapter 24
Calculations for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Chapter 25
Calculations for Oligo Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of a Thermo Scientific spectrophotometer! Our
spectrophotometers integrate advanced hardware features with the power and flexibility of a
wide range of accessories.
Safety and Special Notices

Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and
other special notices appear in boxes.
Safety and special notices include the following:
Note Notes contain helpful supplementary information.
IMPORTANT Follow instructions labeled Important to avoid damaging the system
hardware or losing data.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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Spectrophotometer Basics
This chapter describes:
Spectrophotometer Components
Cell Holders
Selecting and Positioning Cuvettes
Z-dimensions
Here are some major components visible on the outside of a typical instrument:
Sample compartment
USB port
Optional printer housing
Keypad
Connectors
The connectors are on the back of the instrument:
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USB communication port
USB printer port

A/C power connector
Fuse compartment
On/Off switch
WARNING Avoid shock hazard. Always turn off the instrument and unplug it from the
wall outlet or power strip before you unplug the power cord from the instrument
connector.
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Key or button
Function
Called Function keys.

Performs a specific function as displayed above each key.
Function keys
Functions will change depending on the software screen.

Some function keys may not be active.
Clears the value being entered.
Returns to the previous screen.
Deletes the last character entered.
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Key or button
Function
Accepts highlighted, entered, or selected values.

Advances to the next parameter or screen.
Prints the method or results to the selected printer.
If PC is selected for the printer, sends the method or results
to the USB port.
Displays a menu of software applications.
Displays the Utility screen.
Controls the location of the cursor

Highlights the value or option for the selection.
Enters numbers, a decimal point and a minus sign for values.
Cell position keys.

Selects the cell holder position to be measured.
B = blank and 1-5 = sample positions.
= positions when used in Auto 3 mode.
Cell Holders
Your instrument includes a 6-position and single cell holder.
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6-Position Cell Holder
Single Cell Holder
Note If the Cell Positioner method option is set to Auto 6, whenever you press Run Test
to start a measurement, the instrument attempts to initialize the cell positioner. If a single
cell holder is installed, the message Error, Single Cell Holder found. Use Single Cell
Holder? appears. Press Accept Change to continue the measurement with a single cell, or
install the 6-cell changer and press Cancel Change.
See the parts list for a more detailed list of available accessories.

The compatible wavelength range for different types of cells depends on the material used.
Cell Type
Wavelength
Optical Glass
Borosilicate Glass
360 nm to > 1100 nm

330 nm to > 1100 nm
Disposable:
Quartz
Polystyrene
Methacrylate
Acrylic
UV-transparent
190 nm to > 1100 nm

> 340 nm
> 300 nm
> 280 nm
> 220 nm
Note See the manufacturers specifications and work within the recommended range.
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Z-dimensions
Note The pathlength of test tubes is not as well defined as that of square cuvettes.
Other Guidelines
Position cuvettes and test tubes so that the clear sides face the light beam, one clear side facing
the front of the instrument and the other facing the back.
Note Always place test tubes in the instrument in exactly the same orientation in the light
beam. An alignment mark on the test tube helps you orient the test tubes consistently and
correctly.
When using small aperture (small volume) cells:
Always used cells with black masking
Use the same cell (or cuvette) for your blank and your samples
Z-dimensions
The figure below illustrates the position of the light beam in the instrument.
Beam size specifications are shown below.
Distance from bottom of cuvette to center of beam (Z-dimension): 8.5 mm
Beam dimensions: 2 mm (wide) by 7 mm (tall)
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Setting Up the Instrument

Setting up the instrument involves:
Entering Parameter Values
Setting Utility Parameters
Standby Mode
Setting Up the Internal Printer

The following sections describe the use of the keypad to interact with menus and controls.
These sections provide instructions for:
Numeric Entry
Menu Selection
On/Off Toggle
Alphanumeric Entry
Numeric Entry
With the parameter (e.g., Wavelength) highlighted, start typing the numeric value. An Entry
window with the value range appears. Type the complete entry and press Enter.
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Alternatively, you can press Enter to display the Entry window with the value range and then
type the complete entry and press Enter.
Menu Selection
With the parameter (Units, or Sample Positioner) highlighted, press Enter to display the
selection list. Highlight the appropriate item and press Enter.
On/Off Toggle
With the parameter (e.g., AutoPrint) highlighted, press Enter to toggle to the opposite value.
Alphanumeric Entry
With the parameter (e.g., Test Name) highlighted, press Enter. The Name Entry screen
appears. Highlight the desired character and press Add Character. When you are finished,
press Accept Name.
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The Utility menu lets you set certain non-test hardware parameters, such as the date and time,
standby setting, screen contrast settings and printer setup. You can also access a directory of all
stored tests and the calculator function.
You cannot set utility parameters or change the utility when the instrument is carrying out a
measurement.
Press Utility on the keypad.
Setting the Date and Time

Highlight Date/Time Setup and press Enter.
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You can modify the date, time format and time.

Y To set the date
1. Highlight Set Date and press Enter.

2. Press Set Date, type the date and press Enter.
3. Press Set Month, highlight the correct month and press Enter.
4. Press Set Year, type the year and then Enter.
5. Press Esc to save the settings.
Y To select the time format
You can set the instrument to display the time in either am/pm or 24-hour format. To change
the format, highlight Time Format and press Enter until the desired format (AM/PM or 24
hour) appears.
Y To set the time
1. Highlight Set Time and press Enter.

2. To set the hour, press Set Hour, type in the hour and press Enter.
3. To set the minutes, press Set Minute, type in the minute and press Enter.
4. To select between AM and PM (if in AM/PM time format), press Set AM/PM until the
appropriate setting appears.
Note Your changes are saved automatically (even during power down) by battery
backup.
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Standby Mode
To prolong lamp life, your spectrophotometer has been pre-set at the factory to automatically
go into standby mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Setting Baseline Expiration Time

If you will be performing scans on your samples, you can set a time limit for which a collected
baseline will be valid. This is particularly useful when measurements are made in a production
setting across multiple shifts or when the nature of the blank sample changes dramatically
with time.
Y To set the baseline expiration time
1. Highlight Baseline Expiration (hr:min) and press Enter.
2. Enter the desired time in the Entry baseline expiration time field and press Enter.
Setting the Screen Contrast

To make it easier to read the display, you can adjust the screen contrast on the instrument.
Y To set the screen contrast
1. Highlight Screen Contrast and press Enter.
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2. Adjust the contrast by following the instructions on the screen.

3. Press Esc.

To set up the internal printer, you need to set its internal parameters and load the paper.
Y To set up the internal printer
1. Install the internal printer.

If you ordered the internal printer as a separate item, you need to install it. See Installing
the Internal Printer (Optional) on page 21 section in Accessories for instructions.
2. Load paper in the printer.
See Loading Paper in the Internal Printer on page 22 in Accessories for instructions on
installing the printer.
Setting the Utility Parameters for the Printer

Paper printouts are available from both the internal printer and a USB printer attached to the
instrument. Alternatively, displayed ASCII text and graphics can be sent to a computer using
a USB connection.
Enabling the PC as the printing device sends ASCII data to the PC via the USB connection to
the PC. No graphics are sent. A program on the PC is required to capture and use the data
(not provided).
To ensure that the instrument can output information correctly to the printer, select the
appropriate device.
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Y To set the utility parameters for the printer
1. Press Utility.
2. Highlight Printer and press Enter.
3. Select the printer and press Enter until On appears.

4. Press Esc to save the settings.
Note Text and graphics can be output via the internal printer and an external printer
on the USB port. Only text (no graphics) can be output via the USB connection to a
computer.
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Accessories
This chapter briefly describes the sampling and system accessories that are available for your
spectrophotometer. Complete descriptions and operating instructions are included with the
accessories.
You can install or remove these accessories without switching off the instrument.
Cell Holders and Cell Holder Accessories

The instrument is shipped with both the 6 Position Cell Holder (installed at the factory) and
the Single Cell Holder. Directions to remove and install these cell holders and other cell
holder accessories are below.
Cell Holder Configurations

The following table shows the available cell holders and their accessories. You can install or
remove accessories without switching off the instrument.
Cell Changer System
Single Cell System
Standard Cell Holders
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Cell Changer System
Single Cell System
Accessory Cell Holder Systems

Single Cell Recirculator Temperature Control
Must be installed in the B, 2 and 4 positions

Test Tube Holder

50 mm Rectangular Long Pathlength Cell Holder

50 mm Cylindrical Long Pathlength Cell Holder
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Cell Changer System
Single Cell System
100 mm Rectangular Long Pathlength Cell Holder
Cannot use 100 mm path cells

with Cell Positioner
+
100 mm Cylindrical Long Pathlength Cell Holder
Cannot use 100 mm path cells

with Cell Positioner
+
Thin Film/Filter Holders

Adjustable Filter/Lens Holder
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Cell Changer System
Single Cell System
Combination Systems
Not applicable
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Cell Holder Initialization

When you press Run Test to start a measurement, the instrument displays the message
Calibrating and Checking Turret, Please Wait while it attempts to initialize the cell changer
at the Blank position.
If a single cell holder has been installed, the message Error, Single Cell Holder found. Use
Single Cell Holder? appears. Press Accept Change to continue, or install the cell changer and
press Cancel Change.
If the 6-Position Cell Holder has been installed, it will initialize it to the B position. After it
has initialized the cell changer, the instrument will display the data collection screen for the
test.
Note If, while in this screen, you remove the cell changer and press Run Sample, the
instrument will display Fatal Error: 8 Press Esc to return to main menu.
Pressing Esc returns you to the parameter menu screen of the test. Press Run Test and the
instrument will now display the message, Calibrating and Checking Turret, Please Wait
while it attempts to initialize the cell positioner at the Blank position.
If the cell changer is still not in the sample compartment, the instrument will display
Error, Single Cell Holder Found. Use Single Cell Holder?
Either press Cancel Change and reinstall the cell changer or press Accept Change to
continue with using the single cell holder.
To prevent the Fatal Error whenever removing the cell changer, always return to either the
main menu or the test parameter menu of the test before removing the cell changer.
Changing Cell Holders

To:
use long pathlength cells (cylindrical or rectangular)
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use test tubes

measure solid samples in the filter holder
regulate sample temperature via an external liquid recirculator
you must install the appropriate cell holders. The 6-Position Cell Holder installed in the
spectrophotometer can easily be removed to install other accessory cell holders. See
Removing the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder on page 20.
Installing the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder
Y To install the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder
1. Open the sample compartment door and let it rest on its hinge.
2. With one hand, carefully lower the cell holder straight down into the sample
compartment.
Figure 1.
6-Position Cell Holder
Captive thumbscrew
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Figure 2.
Single Cell Holder
Captive thumbscrews
Single cell holder
Alignment pin hole
3. With your other hand, tighten the captive thumbscrew(s).

4. Close the sample compartment door.
Note If the cell holder is not aligned correctly, you will not be able to tighten the
thumbscrews.
Removing the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder
Y To remove the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder
1. Open the sample compartment door and let it rest on its hinge.
2. With one hand, loosen the captive thumbscrew.
3. With your other hand, pull straight up on the cell holder and lift it out of the sample
compartment
4. Close the sample compartment door.
Installing Accessory Cell Holders

Make sure that you have the correct cell holder baseplate installed.
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Installing the Internal Printer (Optional)
Note To use 100 mm long pathlength cells, you must install the Single Cell Holder
baseplate.
See Cell Holder Configurations on page 15 for the different cell holder accessories that can
be created for your instrument.
Each of the Cell Holders needs to be installed on either a single-cell baseplate or a multi-cell
baseplate by removing the cell holder(s) secured to the baseplate. Each cell holder has a captive
screw in the bottom of the holder that secures the holder to the baseplate. Use a flat blade
screwdriver to loosen the captive screw from the baseplate and lift the cell holder from the
baseplate. Then insert the new cell holder into the appropriate position and secure it to the
baseplate by tightening the captive screw.
Note You can install only three each of some accessory cell holders. Be sure to place them
in positions B, 2 and 4.
Note Remove the baseplate from the instrument before removing or installing cell
holders.
See Installing the 6-Position Cell Holder and the Single Cell Holder on page 19 for
instructions on installing the complete accessory assembly in your instrument.

CAUTION Avoid shock hazard. Turn off the instrument and disconnect the power cord
from the outlet before installing the internal printer.
Captive screw on lamp door
Removing door from hinge
Connecting wires to printer
Hinge
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Y To install the internal printer
1. Loosen the captive screw on the lamp door by rotating it counterclockwise about turn.
2. Open the lamp door.
3. Use a pen or screwdriver to lift the tabs holding the door to the hinge.
4. Slide the door off the hinge.
5. Remove the printer assembly (printer installed on the accessory door) from its packing.
6. Lower the hinge so it is out of the way.
7. Connect the wires and press into place with a small screwdriver.
There is only one way that the connectors will fit. Each connector has a slight D shape.
Make sure the side of the connector with the shiny metal contacts faces away from the
printer and towards the plastic door.
8. Use the clip on the hinge to secure the wires.
9. Install the printer door by sliding it back onto the hinge.
10. Close the lamp door.
11. Tighten the captive screw on the printer door to hold it securely in place.
Loading Paper in the Internal Printer
Paper roll holder
Paper entry slot

Finger tab
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External Printers
Note Make sure the paper roll holders are in place as shown. When installed correctly,
they fit flush with the top of the instrument.
Y To load paper in the internal printer
1. Cut the paper so the edge is even.

Note Arrows on the paper roll holders indicate the direction of the paper feed.
2. Feed the paper straight into the paper entry slot.
The printer grabs the end of the paper and pulls it in.
3. In Basic ATC mode, when the paper stops, press Enter to continue advancing the paper
until the paper comes out of the paper exit slot.
4. Pull out on the finger tabs on the paper roll holders and secure the roll of paper onto the
paper roll holder.
External Printers
Your spectrophotometer is able to print to external desktop printers supporting HP PCL 5.0
format and later.
Note PCL format does not support HP Windows printers.
To print to an HP PCL printer, connect the USB cable to the printer and to the USB port on
the back of the instrument (see Connectors on page 1).
Note The instrument is compatible with most HP PCL printers; brands other than HP
will also be supported. If the printer is not purchased from Thermo Scientific, it is your
responsibility to determine if the printer is compatible with the instrument. Contact
technical support or your sales representative for more information.
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Sample Positioner Setting

The spectrophotometer lets you use many different cell holders and accessories to take
measurements. When you select your test parameters, you select the type of measurement
required and indicate the number of samples. You can choose from the following
measurement options:
Auto 6
Measure one blank and up to five samples without changing cuvettes in the cell changer. The
instrument automatically measures the blank and advances the cell changer to measure the
remaining samples.
Auto 3
Measure one blank and two samples without changing cuvettes in the cell changer. The
instrument automatically measures the blank and advances the cell changer to measure the
samples in positions 2 and 4.
Single Cell Holder

Place the blank in the cell holder, measure it, place a sample in the cell holder, and then
measure your sample. This process is completely manual. The cell position buttons do not
function when you select Single Cell Holder.
Note You can cause the 6-Cell Changer to function as a single cell holder and measure
only one cell by selecting this option. However, we recommend that the single cell holder
be used for accessories requiring a high degree of positioning repeatability, such as the
nanoCell accessory, small aperture microcells, the coupling module of fiber optics probes,
and flowcells used with a sipper system.
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Sample Positioner Setting

Manual 6
Manual 6
Measure a blank and up to five samples without changing cuvettes in the cell changer, using
the cell position buttons to advance the cell changer to the appropriate position for the next
measurement. Place the blank in the blank position and your samples in the other cell
positions. Regardless of where the cell holder is positioned, when you press Measure Blank
the cell holder automatically goes to the blank position and measures the blank. However, you
can use the cell position buttons to select a different position for the measurement.
Note When you have the Cell Changer installed, the instrument always considers the
material in the B position as a blank. This means that even after measuring your blank the
first time, you can place samples only in positions 1 through 5.
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Cell Correction
Every test setup screen provides access to Cell Correction.
Note Cell Correction is not active from the Main (Basic ATC) screen.
Note Cell Correction is active only when the 6-Position Cell Holder is set to either Auto
6 or Auto 3. The feature is not active when the cell holder is set to 1-Cell or Manual 6, nor
when the Single Cell Holder is installed.
Before running Cell Correction:
Clean the inside and outside of all the cells to be matched.
Fill the cells with distilled water (or other blank solution), and place them in the sample
compartment (see Selecting and Positioning Cuvettes on page 5). Place the blank
cuvette in Cell B of the cell changer.
Cell Correction
Y To run Cell Correction
1. Load the test type or stored test.
2. If Cell Correction is not visible, highlight More parameters and press Enter.
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Cell Correction
3. Highlight Cell Correction and press Enter.
Cell Correction is now activated, as indicated by the word On.

Note When Cell Correction is activated, additional parameter lines are added to the
screen above the Cell Correction line. If the Cell Correction line is no longer visible,
highlight More Parameters and press Enter.
4. Highlight Setup Correction and press Enter.
5. Highlight Correction Mode and press Enter to set the mode to either:
Scan Cell Correction is run on a blank and one sample cell for the range of wavelengths
you specify in Scanning mode.
Discrete nms Cell Correction is run on a blank and up to five sample cells for up to 31
user-specified, discrete wavelengths.
6. If you selected Scan mode in the preceding step, specify the Start Wavelength and the
Stop Wavelength values.
7. Press Run Corr. to start Cell Correction.
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Cell Correction
If you selected Discrete nms mode, first specify the wavelengths using the following
procedures, and then Cell Correction.
Cell Correction measures the other cells against the blank and records, stores and dates
the measurements. From these measurements Cell Correction establishes the required
correction factors, which then are automatically applied during all subsequent tests (if
Cell Correction is activated).
Specifying Wavelengths for Discretenms Mode

Y To specify wavelengths for Discrete nms mode
1. Highlight Sample Positioner and press Enter to set this parameter to either Auto 3
(when using three large cell holders) or Auto 6 (when using six small cell holders).
2. Highlight Number of Matched Cuvettes and press Enter.
3. Specify the number of cells you are matching and press Enter.
4. Press Set nms to select the wavelengths for which Cell Correction will be run.
A list of wavelengths appears.
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Cell Correction
Cell Correction
Note Match cells at all analytical wavelengths. Matching at one does not guarantee
matching at others.
5. Highlight the position where you want to enter the first wavelength.
6. Press Add nm.
7. Enter the value for the wavelength and press Enter.
8. After entering all the wavelengths, press Run Corr. to start Cell Correction.
The application measures the other cells against the blank and records, stores and dates
the measurements. From these measurements the application establishes the required
correction factors, which are applied during all subsequent tests (if Cell Correction is
activated).
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Managing Stored Tests

The instrument uses test method files containing the values for all parameters needed to run a
test, including those for cell changer alignment and installed accessories. After setting the
parameters, you can assign a unique test name and save the test. You can then restore the test
and run it without having to set the parameters again.
When you power-down the instrument, the current test is maintained by battery backup.
When you turn the instrument on again, the cell holder alignment and values for all
parameters are the same as when the instrument was last used. If you load a saved test, the
values for all parameters stored with it replace the current values of the test parameters.
Software Password
This password lets you lock test setups (test parameters) so they may not be overwritten or
deleted. The password also lets you remove the security so you may edit the test parameters.
See the Lock/Unlock section for more information on locking a test.
Note This password cannot be changed.
Password: 4363797
Note Tests stored on a USB memory device cannot be locked or unlocked.
Naming a Test
When saving a test, specify its file name using up to eight alphanumeric characters.
Y To name a test
1. After setting the test parameters, highlight Test Name and press Enter.
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Saving a Test
This screen lets you:

Delete the test name
Delete a character in the name
Add a character to the name
Accept the name
2. Highlight the first character for the test name and press Add Character.
3. Continue selecting and adding characters until the name is complete.
4. Press Accept Name.
Saving a Test
After a method has been configured, there are two options for saving a test. The test method
can be saved to an external memory device using the front USB port or to the internal
memory of the spectrophotometer.
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Saving a Test
Y To save a test in the instrument library
1. Press Save Test.

A prompt appears:
2. Select the appropriate location and press Enter.

3. Create or enter a name for the test.
Use the procedure in Naming a Test on page 31.
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Loading Test Files
4. Press Accept Name.

5. Select whether the test is included as a SmartStart test.
See SmartStart on page 37.
6. Highlight the appropriate SmartStart option and press Enter to save the test.
Loading Test Files

You can load saved test files from the internal memory from the Utility screen.
Y To load test files
1. To access all test files, press Utility.

2. Highlight Stored Tests Directory and press Enter.
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Lock/Unlock
Note To view the stored tests of a particular test type, press Test, select a test type, and
press Stored Tests.
Lock/Unlock
To lock or unlock a test, highlight it and press Lock/Unlock.
Enter the password and press Enter.
Note To lock or unlock access to the file, you must enter the software password of this
manual.
Deleting a Test
To delete a test, highlight it and press Delete Test.
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Deleting a Test
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SmartStart
The SmartStart feature lets you customize the spectrophotometer by placing the most
frequently used test methods on the first menu. Right after the instrument initializes, a simple
menu containing only the SmartStart tests appears.
If you select one test as a SmartStart test, the instrument, when powered on, automatically
loads this test and prepares for immediate measurement.
If you select more than one test as SmartStart tests, the instrument, when powered on,
automatically displays a menu containing only those tests.
Note You can always access the default main menu by pressing Test.
Y To set up a single test SmartStart
1. Press Utility to display the Utility screen.

3. Highlight the appropriate test and press Select Test.
An arrow sign > indicates the test has been selected for the SmartStart menu.
Press Esc to return to the Utility screen, or power down the instrument.
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SmartStart
Y To unselect a test
1. Press Utility.
3. Highlight the test to be removed and press Unselect Test.
The Main Menu will be displayed upon power up.
Y To set up a multiple test SmartStart
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 in the procedure above for setting up a single test SmartStart.
2. Select the desired tests.
An arrow sign > indicates the tests selected for the SmartStart menu.
Press Esc to return to the Utility screen, or power down the instrument.
Note To remove tests from the SmartStart menu, see the procedure above for
unselecting a test.
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Concentration Units
This chapter covers:
Specifying Concentration Units
Creating Custom Units

Concentration and kinetics tests include a parameter for units, which labels the results. The
spectrophotometer includes a set of basic concentration units.
All programs in the spectrophotometer use the same list of basic units:
C (concentration)
g/L
ppm
M/L
ppb
mM/L
g/L
IU
mg/L
pM/L
mg/mL
ng/L
Custom units can also be created; for more information, see Creating Custom Units on
page 40.
Y To select the units
1. Highlight Units and press Enter.
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2. Highlight the unit you want to select and press Enter.
Creating Custom Units

In addition to the basic concentration units, you can create a custom concentration unit and
add it to the list. This custom concentration unit can be changed when desired.
Note Only one custom concentration unit is available in the list at one time.
Y To create custom units
1. With the Units Selection window displayed, press Edit [Unit].

Use this screen to:
Delete the name of a unit
Delete a character in the name of a unit
Add a character to the name of a unit
Accept the name of a unit
2. Follow steps 2 through 4 in Naming a Test on page 31.
The new custom unit appears in the list of basic units.
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Calculator Function
Y To use the Calculator function
1. From the Utility menu, highlight Calculator and press Enter.

2. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value.
3. Press the desired function (+, -, x or ).
4. Enter the second desired value and press Enter.
Note You can only add, subtract, multiply, or divide two lines of numbers at a
time.
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Abs and %T MeasurementsBasic A-%T-C

Basic ATC mode puts the instrument into an instant measurement mode. The user simply
walks up to the instrument, inserts a sample and measures it. Depending on whether the
mode is set to Absorbance (A), % Transmittance (%T), or Concentration, the result appears,
along with the type of measurement, the date and time, the wavelength and the cell position
used for the measurement.
To toggle between Absorbance, %Transmittance, and Concentration, press Change Mode.
You can toggle modes whenever you see Change Mode.
When Basic ATC is set to Absorbance or % Transmittance, these capabilities are provided:
Setting the Wavelength
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples
Setting the Wavelength

Y To set the wavelength
1. Press Set nm or any number key to set the wavelength.
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Measuring a Blank
2. Enter the wavelength for taking measurements and press Set nm again.
Measuring a Blank
Y To measure a blank
1. Place the blank in the cell holder.

If a 6-Position Cell Changer is installed, place the blank in the B position.
2. To enter an absorbance or transmittance value for the blank, press a number key and enter
the desired value in the Entry field.
3. Press Measure Blank.
Measuring Samples
If a 6-Position Cell Changer is installed, place the samples in the cell positions and press the
corresponding cell position button to move the cell holder to the measuring position. The
absorbance (ABS) or percent transmittance (%T) measurement appears on the display.
If a Single Cell Holder is installed, remove the blank and place the sample in the cell holder.
The absorbance or %Transmittance measurement appears on the display.
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Abs and %T MeasurementsAdvanced A-%T-C

Use the Advanced A-%T-C application for Absorbance or %Transmittance measurements
that include Cell Correction or a measurement delay time, or for automating the
measurement of multiple samples with a cell changer. This section covers:
Selecting the measurement mode (Absorbance or %Transmittance)
Cell Correction
Recalling a Test
Setting Up Test Parameters
Taking Measurements
To get started, press Test, highlight Advanced A-%T-C and press Enter.
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test
1. In the Advanced A %T C screen, press Stored Tests.

2. Highlight the test you want to recall and press Enter.
Use this screen for:
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Cell Correction
Saving a Test
Viewing the list of stored tests
Taking Measurements

Y To set up test parameters
1. Highlight the desired parameter.

Some parameters appear only if you select one of the concentration modes, while others
appear regardless of the selected measurement mode. See Parameters on page 117 for a
complete list.
2. When the parameters are set, press Save Test to save the test or Measure Sample to
measure a blank or samples.
Taking Measurements
Y To take measurements automatically (using Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. Press Run Sample.

2. Install the blank and samples.
3. Press Measure Sample.
Y To take measurements manually (using Manual 6 or Single Cell Holder)
1. Press Run Sample.

2. When prompted, place the blank and samples into the cell holder.
If the 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, place the blank in the B position and the
samples in positions 1 to 5.
If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, it moves to the B position to measure the blank
and returns to its previous position.
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Taking Measurements
The sample measurement appears. If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, press the cell
position buttons to reposition the cell holder and measure the rest of the samples
manually.
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Basic Concentration MeasurementsBasic

A-%T-C
This chapter covers:
Basic Concentration Measurements
Using Conc/Std to Measure Concentration
Using Conc/Factor to Measure Concentration
Measuring Samples
Basic Concentration Measurements

Use Basic ATC mode to make basic concentration measurements. This basic concentration
mode is useful for very simple comparisons that do not require a standard curve. You cannot
save data in this application or factors used when a single standard is measured. For better
accuracy and the ability to save and recall methods and data, use the Standard Curve
application mode described in Concentration MeasurementsStandard Curve Application
on page 83.
Measuring concentration using the Basic ATC mode is similar to measuring Absorbance or
%T. Basic ATC mode lets you measure concentration using either a factor or one standard to
convert absorbance readings to concentration units.
When using a factor, specify the factor and concentration units.
When using a standard, specify the concentration of the standard and measure its
absorbance.
When Basic ATC is set to Conc/Std or Conc/Factor, you can perform these tasks.
Setting the Wavelength and Mode
Measuring a Blank
Measuring a standard or entering a factor
Measuring Samples
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The steps for taking measurements in the two modes are similarthe only difference is
whether you measure a standard or enter a factor.

Y To set the wavelength and mode
1. Press Set nm or any other number key to set the wavelength.

2. Enter the wavelength for taking measurements and press Set nm again.
3. Press Change Mode until the appropriate measurement mode (Concentration with
Standard or Concentration with Factor) appears.
Using Conc/Std to Measure Concentration

In this mode a standard sample of well known concentration is used to determine the
concentration of samples. The concentration of unknown samples is determined
ratiometrically from the measured standard. The measurement can be expressed
mathematically as
Sample Concentration
Standard Concentration
=
Abs / %T of Standard
Abs / %T of Unknown Sample
where the standard concentration is precisely known, the Abs/%T of the standard and the
Abs/%T of the unknown sample are measured, and the sample concentration is calculated.
Y To use Conc/Std to measure concentration
1. If necessary, press Change Mode to switch to the Concentration with Standard mode.
If a 6-Position Cell Changer is installed, place the blank in the B position, and the
standard in position 1.
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If the Single Cell Changer is installed, remove the blank and place the standard in the cell
changer.
3. Press Units/Standard to set the units and measure the standard.
4. Press Enter Conc, enter the concentration value of the standard and press Enter.
5. Press Select Units, highlight the appropriate unit in the list and press Enter.
6. Press Measure Standard.
The instrument measures the absorbance of the standard and displays the absorbance and
calculated factor.

In this mode a concentration factor is used to determine the concentration of samples. The
concentration of unknown samples is determined ratiometrically from the entered factor. The
measurement can be expressed mathematically as
(Abs / %T of Sample) * Factor = Concentration of Sample
where the factor is entered, the Abs/%T of the sample is measured, and the sample
concentration is calculated.
Y To use Conc/Factor to measure concentration
1. If necessary, press Change Mode to switch to the Conc With Factor mode.
2. Press Units/Factor to set the factor and select the units.
3. Press Enter Factor.

4. Type the desired factor value.
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5. Press Enter Factor to accept the factor and return to the screen displaying the factor and
units.
6. Press Select Units.
7. Highlight the appropriate unit in the list and press Enter.
8. Press Esc to return to the Conc With Factor screen.
Measuring Samples
If the 6-Position Cell Changer is installed, place the sample you want to measure in one of the
cell positions and press the corresponding cell position button to move the cell changer to the
measuring position.
The measurement appears.
If the Single Cell Changer is installed, remove the blank and place the sample in the cell
changer. The measurement appears.
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Concentration MeasurementsAdvanced A-%T-C

Use the Advanced A-%T-C application for concentration measurements for:
Selecting a measurement mode (concentration with one standard or concentration with a
factor).
Recalling a Test
Measuring a Standard or Entering a Factor (only if you select either concentration with
one standard or concentration with a factor)
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples
To get started, press Test, highlight Advanced A-%T-C and press Enter.
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test
1. Press Stored Tests.

2. Highlight the test and press Enter or Load Test to display the parameters for the selected
test.
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Some parameters appear only if you select a concentration mode, while others appear
regardless of the selected measurement mode.
See Parameters for a complete list.
2. When the parameters are set, press Save Test to save the test or Run Standard to measure
a standard (if in Conc/Std), or press Run Test (if in Conc/Factor).
Measuring a Standard
Y To measure a standard automatically (using Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. With Measurement Mode set to Conc/Std, press Run Standard.
2. Enter the concentration of the standard and press Enter.

4. Insert the blank and standard.
5. Press Enter to measure the blank and samples and display the absorbance and calculated
factor.
Y To measure a standard manually (using Manual 6 or Single Cell Holder)
1. Press Run Standard.

2. Enter the concentration of the standard and press Enter.
3. Insert the blank and standard.
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Entering a Factor

5. Press Measure Standard.
The instrument measures the absorbance of the standard and displays the absorbance and
calculated factor.
Entering a Factor
Y To enter a factor
Highlight Factor. To change the factor, enter the correct factor.

To change the units, highlight Units and select the correct units.
Measuring Samples
Y To measure a sample automatically (using Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. Press Run Test.

2. When prompted, place the blank and samples in their cell positions and press Enter.
The instrument measures the blank and samples and displays the sample measurements.
3. Press Measure Sample to measure additional samples.
Y To measure samples manually (using Manual 6 or Single Cell Holder)
1. Press Run Test.

2. Insert the blank and sample.
A 6-Position Cell Holder can hold five samples.
If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, press the cell position buttons to reposition the cell
holder and measure the rest of the samples manually.
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Scanning
The wavelength scanning application lets you measure the absorption or percent transmission
spectrum of a sample. You can use scans to determine peak wavelengths or to evaluate the
quality of a material.
Use the Scanning application for:
Recalling a Test
Cell Correction
Collecting a Baseline Scan
Scanning a Sample
Viewing and Manipulating Scan Data
Rescaling Graphical Scan Data
Determining Peak Height Using a 3-point Net Equation
Calculating the Area Under a Curve
Labeling Peaks and Valleys
Note The Scanning application lets you measure only one sample at a time. Auto 6, Auto
3 and Manual 6 are not available for scanned measurements.
Note To set a baseline expiration time, press Utility and then highlight Baseline
Expiration. Press Enter and set the desired time.
To get started, press Test, highlight Scanning and press Enter.
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test

2. Highlight the test you want to recall and press Enter.
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The parameters for the selected test appear.

This screen provides these capabilities:
Setting up Cell Correction


2. When the parameters are set, press Save Test to save the test or Run Test to measure a
blank or a sample.
Note If Cell Correction is ON, you must run the Setup Correction application before
you can access Run Test or Measure Samples.
Note If Auto Save Data is ON, you must enter a Data File Name before you can
access Run Test or Measure Samples.
Collecting a Baseline Scan

Note If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, be sure to place the blank in the B position.
The instrument always uses the B position to collect the baseline.
Y To collect a baseline scan
1. Press Run Test.

2. Place the blank in the B position.
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3. Press Collect Baseline.

While the spectrophotometer is measuring the baseline, a status message appears
indicating the progress of the baseline scan. After the baseline is measured, this message
disappears.
Note To switch between tabular and graphical displays, press Graph/Tabular.
Scanning a Sample
Note If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, be sure to place the sample in cell
position #1. The instrument always uses cell position #1 to scan the sample.
Y To scan a sample
1. Press Run Test.

If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, place the sample in cell position #1.
Note To switch between tabular and graphical displays, press Graph/Tabular.
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The Scanning application lets you view and manipulate results in graphical or tabular form.
When working with graphical scan data, press Edit Graph before performing other functions
on the data.
The edit graph screen provides these capabilities:
Performing Calculations on the Scan Data

You can modify the scale of your scan data plot automatically or manually. When you select
Auto Scale, the instrument scales the X- and Y-axes so all the data appears on the plot. When
you select Manual Scale, you select specific minimum and maximum values for the axes.
When you modify the scale, the instrument recalculates and displays the new data plot.
Press Edit Scale to modify the scale. In the edit scale screen, you can:
Use Auto Scale to change the scale and display the new graph.
Use Manual Scale to change the scale and display the new graph.
Use the cursor to identify specific points along the X-axis.
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Y To use the Auto Scale function
With your scan data displayed on the edit scale screen, press Auto Scale. The instrument
adjusts the minimum and maximum values for the X- and Y-axes so all the data appears on the
plot.
Y To use the Cursor
1. With your scan data displayed on the edit scale screen, press Cursor.
2. Use Cursor to move to the desired minimum wavelength value. Press Set Min X to
redraw the plot using the new minimum wavelength value.
3. Repeat using Cursor and Set Max X to set the new maximum wavelength.
Y To use the Manual Scale function
1. Press Manual Scale to display the manual scale options.
2. To set the minimum or maximum value for the X- or Y-axis, press Min Y, Max Y, Min X
or Max X.
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3. Enter the correct value and then press Min Y, Max Y, Min X or Max X to accept it.
The instrument redraws the plot using the entered minimum and maximum values.
Performing Calculations on the Scan Data

You can modify your graph by performing calculations on the data. In the Edit Graph screen,
press Math.
The Math screen provides these capabilities:
Smoothing Data

Y To label valleys and peaks
1. With your scan displayed on the edit graph screen, press Math.
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2. Press Peaks & Valleys to display the Label Peaks and Valleys window.
3. Select the type of labels to display and press Enter.
The instrument labels the selected items on your scan data plot.
Note Up to nine peaks or valleys can be calculated and displayed.
Smoothing Data
If your scan shows sampling noise, you can smooth the data with the smoothing function.
Y To smooth data
With your scan data displayed on the edit graph screen, press Smoothing [On].

Y To determine 3-point net measurements
1. With your scan data displayed on the edit graph screen, press Math.
2. Press 3-Pt Net.
The 3-point net measurement screen shows the cursor options and three cursor lines
(designated for the left, center and right wavelengths).
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3. Use Cursor and Cursor to position the left cursor line to the desired wavelength
value.
The instrument calculates the 3-point net absorbance for the selected wavelengths.
4. Continue selecting the other wavelengths by pressing Next Cursor to activate the center
and right cursor lines.
Select the wavelengths with Cursor and Cursor .
Repeat until all three wavelengths have been selected.
5. Press Enter Factor to access the set factor box. Enter the desired factor and press Enter.
The instrument calculates the value for the 3-point net absorbance for the selected
wavelengths, multiplied by the selected factor.

Y To calculate the area under a curve
1. With your scan data displayed on the edit graph screen, press Math.
2. Press Area to display the Area Under the Curve measurement screen.
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3. Use Cursor and Cursor to position the left cursor line to the desired wavelength
value.
The instrument calculates the area under the curve for the selected wavelengths.
4. Continue selecting the other wavelengths by pressing Next Cursor to activate the next
cursor line.
Select the wavelength with Cursor and Cursor .
5. Press Set Options to access the set options window.
6. Highlight Factor. Enter the desired factor and press Enter.
7. Highlight Calculation baseline.
8. Press Enter to toggle between Zero and Tangent.
9. Press Esc to return to the area under a curve screen.
The instrument calculates the area under a curve for the selected wavelengths, factor and
calculation method.
Viewing and Rescaling Tabular Scan Data

When working with tabular scan data, you must press Edit Data before performing other
functions on the data.
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Y To use all the scan data
With your table of scan data displayed on the edit screen, press Use All Data.
Y To select specific start and end wavelengths
1. With your table of scan data displayed on the edit screen, highlight the appropriate data
point in the table.
2. Press Start nm or End nm.
The instrument highlights the selected data points.
To display the plot using the highlighted data points, press Graph.
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Multiwavelength
The Multiwavelength application lets you make multiple fixed-wavelength measurements. It
is a fast alternative to scanning if the wavelengths of interest are well known.
Use Multiwavelength for:
Recalling a Test
Cell Correction
Adding Wavelengths and Factors
Deleting Wavelengths and Factors
Taking Measurements
To get started, press Test, highlight Multiwavelength and press Enter.
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test

2. Highlight the test to recall and press Enter to display its parameters.
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Cell Correction
Saving a Test
Taking Measurements

In the Multiwavelength screen, highlight the desired parameter.

See the procedures below for instructions on adding or deleting wavelengths and factors.
If you have previously selected the wavelengths to measure, press Save Test to save the test or
Run Test to measure a blank or samples.
If you have not selected the wavelengths, you can add wavelengths and factors as shown
below.
Note If Cell Correction is ON, you must run the Setup Correction application before you
can access Run Test or Measure Samples.
Note If Auto Save Data is ON, you must enter a Data File Name before you can access
Run Test or Measure Samples.
Adding Wavelengths and Factors

Note You can enter factors only when the measurement mode is set to
Concentration/Factor.
Y To add wavelengths and factors
1. Press Set nms.
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2. Highlight a position for entering the first wavelength and factor pair.
3. Press Add nm.
4. Enter the values for the wavelength and factor and press Enter.
5. When the values are correct, press Add nm.
6. Continue until you have entered all the wavelengths and factors.
Deleting Wavelengths and Factors

Y To delete wavelengths and factors
1. Press Set nms.

Note If no wavelength values have been entered, the wavelength and factor columns
will be empty.
2. Highlight the first wavelength and factor pair to delete.
3. Press Delete nm.
Taking Measurements
You can access Multiwavelength acquisition from either the Set nms screen shown above or
from the Multiwavelength setup screen.
Y To take measurements automatically (Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. Press Run Test to display the Multiwavelength measurement screen.
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Taking Measurements

3. Press Enter.
1. With the Multiwavelength screen displayed and the parameters set, press Run Test.
If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, place the blank in the B position. The holder can
hold five samples.
4. With the list of wavelengths (and factors) displayed, press Measure Samples to measure
and display the absorbance at each wavelength.
If you set the measurement mode to Concentration/Factor, the calculated concentration
at each wavelength also appears.
If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, press Cell Position to reposition the cell holder
and measure the rest of the samples manually.
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Absorbance Ratio
The Absorbance Ratio application lets you measure the absorption ratio of two different
wavelengths. Reference wavelength correction is available to eliminate the effects of a sample
matrix. Typically used in quality control applications, an absorbance ratio provides a
convenient and quick diagnostic test for sample quality.
Use Absorbance Ratio for:
Recalling a Test
Cell Correction
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples
To get started, press Test, highlight Absorbance Ratio and press Enter.
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test
1. In the Absorbance Ratio screen, press Stored Tests.
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2. Highlight the test to recall and press Enter.

Cell Correction
Saving a Test
Measuring a Blank

1. In the Absorbance Ratio screen, highlight the desired parameter.

blank or samples.
Measuring Samples
Y To measure samples automatically (using Auto 6 or Auto 3)
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Measuring Samples
2. Press Enter.
1. In the Absorbance Ratio screen, press Run Test.

2. Install the blank and sample.
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Absorbance Difference
The Absorbance Difference application lets you measure the difference in absorption at two
different wavelengths. Reference wavelength correction is available to eliminate the effects of a
sample matrix. Typically used in quality control applications, an absorbance difference
application provides a convenient and quick diagnostic test for sample quality.
Use Absorbance Difference for:
Recalling a Test
Cell Correction
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples
To get started, press Test, highlight Absorbance Difference and press Enter.
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test
1. In the Absorbance Ratio screen (see Using the Absorbance Ratio Screen on page 76),
press Stored Tests.
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Using the Absorbance Ratio Screen

Use this screen for:
Cell Correction
Saving a Test
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples

1. In the Absorbance Ratio screen, highlight the parameter to set.

blank or samples.
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Measuring Samples
Measuring Samples
Y To measure samples automatically (using Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. In the Absorbance Difference screen, press Run Test.

3. Press Enter.
1. In the Absorbance Difference screen, press Run Test.

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Measuring Samples

If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, press the position buttons to reposition the cell
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3-Point Net
The 3-Point Net application lets you determine the height of a peak based on a sloping
baseline drawn between two wavelengths on either side of the peak. This type of analysis is
beneficial when the precise peak height is needed for a particular assay. A factor can be
multiplied by the measured peak height to give the concentration of the measured analyte in
the appropriate concentration units.
Use 3-Point Net for:
Recalling a Test
Cell Correction
Taking Measurements
To get started, press Test, highlight 3-Point Net and press Enter.
Note If Cell Correction is ON, you must run the Setup Correction application before you
can access Run Test or Measure Samples.
Note If Auto Save Data is ON, you must enter a Data File Name before you can access
Run Test or Measure Samples.
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Recalling a Test
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test

2. Highlight the test to recall and press Enter to display its parameters.
Cell Correction
Saving a Test
Taking Measurements


blank or samples.
Taking Measurements
Y To take measurements automatically (Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. With the 3-Point Net Setup screen displayed and the parameters set, press Run Test to
display the 3-Point Net measurement screen.
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3. Press Enter.
1. Press Run Test.

If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, place the blank in the B position. The holder can
hold five samples.
and returns to its cell position.
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Concentration MeasurementsStandard Curve

Application
The Standard Curve application lets you perform a quantitative analysis experiment using a
multipoint calibration curve. A calibration curve is composed of standards of well-known
concentration. A fit of this standard curve is used to measure the concentration of samples.
Use Standard Curve for:
Creating a standard curve (set up the parameters and then measure the standards for the
curve)
Cell Correction
Measuring Samples
Viewing calibration curve data: select between graphical and tabular displays
Editing a Standard Curve: change the number of standards, select a different curve fit or
delete points from the curve.
Viewing and saving sample data measured using the standard curve
To get started, press Test, highlight Standard Curve and press Enter.
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Recalling a Standard Curve
Recalling a Standard Curve

Y To recall a standard curve

Setting the Parameters for a Standard Curve

Y To set the parameters for a standard curve
1. Place the standards in their cell positions.

2. Set parameters for measuring the standards.
See Parameters on page 117 for a complete list.
a. Enter the Test Name, Wavelength, Reference Wavelength Correction and
Reference Wavelength.
b. Select the Curve Fit, Units and Sample Positioner.
c. Set Number of Standards and Number of Samples.
d. Enter the low and high limits.
e. Select the settings for Statistics and AutoPrint.
f.
Run Cell Correction.
Measuring the Standards for a Standard Curve

Y To measure standards automatically (using Auto 6 or Auto 3)
1. Install the blank and standards.

2. When the parameters are correct, press Run Standards.
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Measuring the Standards for a Standard Curve
3. Set Entry concentration and press Enter.

4. Press Measure Standards.
The Standards screen shows the absorbance of each standard, along with the slope,
intercept and correlation coefficient of the standard curve.
Y To measure standards manually (using Manual 6 or Single Cell Holder)
1. Install the blank and standards.

2. When the parameters are correct, press Run Standards.
3. Set Entry concentration.

5. Press Measure Standards.
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holder and measure the rest of the standards manually.
When all of the standards have been measured, the Standards screen (see Using the
Standards Screen on page 86) shows the absorbance of each standard, along with the
slope, intercept and correlation coefficient of the standard curve.
Using the Standards Screen

Here is an example of the Standards screen showing measurement results:
You can use this screen for:

Displaying a graph of the standard curve data (press View Graph)
Saving a Test (press Save Test)
Editing a Standard Curve (press Edit Standards)
Measuring Samples (press Run Test)
Measuring Samples
Y To measure samples automatically using the calibration curve (using Auto 6 or Auto
3)
1. Press Run Test.
3. Press Enter.
The Standard Curve screen shows the absorbance and concentration of each sample.
To switch between tabular and graphical displays, press View Graph/Tabular.
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Editing a Standard Curve
1. Press Run Test.

4. Press Measure Samples.
When the instrument has measured all the samples, the Standards screen shows the
absorbance and concentration of each sample.

You may edit the concentration of any standard on a standard curve. In addition, you may
change the number of standards, select a different curve fit or delete points from the curve.
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Y To edit the concentration of a standard
1. With the standard curve displayed, highlight the standard to edit and press Edit
Standards.
2. With Edit Concentration highlighted, press Enter.
3. Press Edit Conc or a number key.
4. Enter the concentration value in the Entry field.
5. Press Enter.
Y To add a standard
1. With the standard curve displayed, press Edit Standards.

2. Highlight Add Standard.
3. Enter the concentration value of the additional standard in the Entry field.
4. Press Enter.
5. Press Measure Standards to remeasure all the standards.
Y To delete a standard
1. With the standard curve displayed, highlight the standard to delete and press Edit
Standards.
2. Highlight Delete Standard and press Enter.
Y To clear measurements

2. Highlight Clear Measurements and press Enter.
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All absorbance measurements are removed from the screen.

Y To reset standards

2. Highlight Reset Standards and press Enter.
All standards and measurements are removed from the screen.
Y To select a different curve fit for a standard curve
Note To change the curve fit for a standard curve, you must display the standard curve as
a graph, not as a table.
1. With the standard curve you want to edit displayed as a graph, press Change Fit.
2. Highlight the curve fit to use for the standard curve and press Enter.
The instrument applies the selected curve fit to the data and displays the new fit.
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Kinetics
The Kinetics application lets you measure the change in the sample absorbance as a function
of time. The local control software allows the determination of a linear rate over a particular
region, which can be defined after the data acquisition. Frequently used in enzymatic kinetics,
a factor can be multiplied by the slope of the linear rate fit to determine activity.
Computer software control lets you greatly expand the kinetics capabilities of your
instrument:
Multicell parallel kinetics lets you monitor up to five reactions simultaneously. Extended
kinetics data acquisition exceeds the 400 data point limit of the embedded software.
Software control streamlines the use of more sophisticated computer applications to
analyze kinetics data after collection.
Use Kinetics for:
Recalling a Test
Cell Correction
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples
Recalling and Recalculating Graphical Kinetics Results
Rescaling and Recalculating Tabular Kinetics Results
Modifying the scale of the plot
You can work with graphical or tabular data and perform the same functions with either.
However, the location of the function keys depends on the display type.
Note The Kinetics application lets you measure only one sample at a time.
Note The Kinetics application lets you collect up to 400 data points per run. When
setting test parameters, select the interval time and total run time accordingly.
To get started, press the Test button, highlight Kinetics and press Enter.
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Recalling a Test
Recalling a Test
Y To recall a test
1. In the Kinetics screen, press Stored Tests.

2. Highlight the test to recall and press Enter

Setting up Cell Correction
Saving a Test
Measuring a Blank
Measuring Samples

1. In the Kinetics screen, highlight the desired parameter.
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Parameter
Description
Delay Time
Enters the time from Test Initiation to first measurement; allows for
sample equilibration
Adv.
Interval Time
Enters the time between repeated readings
Measure Blank
Selects the frequency of zeroing the instrument
(as function key)
Once or Every Reading
blank or sample.
Measuring Samples
Note If a 6-Postion Cell Changer is installed, place the blank in position B and the sample
in cell position #1. The instrument always uses cell position #1 to scan the sample.
Y To measure samples
1. In the Kinetics screen, press Run Test.

2. If a 6-Position Cell Holder is installed, place the blank in position B and the sample in
position #1.
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After the measurement, the kinetics data and rate appear.

4. If a Single Cell Holder is installed, press Measure Blank to measure the blank, insert your
sample and then press Measure Sample.
After the measurement, the kinetics data and rate appear.
To switch between tabular and graphical displays, press Graph/Tabular.

On a graphical display you can press Edit Graph and then press Cursor to move the
cursor line from one position to another on the plot. As the cursor moves, the rate and
result values indicate the values for the point where the cursor is located.

The Kinetics application lets you view and manipulate results in graphical or tabular form.
When your results are displayed, you can modify the range (start and stop time) and the
instrument recalculates the reaction rate.
When working with graphical kinetics results, you need to press Edit Graph before you can
rescale and recalculate.
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You can modify the scale of your kinetics data plot automatically or manually. When you
select Auto Scale, the instrument automatically scales the X- and Y-axes so all the data appears
on the plot. When you select Manual Scale, you select specific minimum and maximum
values for the X- and Y-axes. Whenever you modify the scale, the instrument recalculates and
displays the new reaction rate and result.
The edit screen lets you:
Use Auto Scale to change the scale, display the new graph and recalculate the results
Use Manual Scale to change the scale, display the new graph and recalculate the results
Use the cursor to select new minimum or maximum values for the X-axis and recalculate
the results
Y To use Auto Scale
With your kinetics data displayed on the Edit Graph screen, press Auto Scale.
The instrument adjusts the minimum and maximum values for the X- and Y-axes so all the
data appears on the plot. The instrument also recalculates the results, using all the data, and
displays them.
Y To use Manual Scale
1. With your kinetics data displayed on the edit screen, press Manual Scale to display the
manual scale options.
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2. Enter the appropriate minimum or maximum value for the X- or Y-axis and press Min Y,
Max Y, Min X or Max X to accept it.
The instrument redraws the plot using the entered minimum and maximum values and
displays the recalculated rate and result.
3. Continue until you have entered all the values you want to change.
Y To use the Cursor function
1. With your kinetics data displayed on the edit screen, press Cursor to display the cursor
options.
2. Press Cursor or Cursor to position the cursor line on the appropriate point on the
graph.
The data for the selected point appears.
3. When the cursor line is in the correct position, press Set Min X or Set Max X to accept
the selected point.
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The instrument redraws the plot using the selected minimum and maximum values and
displays the recalculated rate and result.

When working with tabular kinetics results, you must press Edit Data before you can rescale
and recalculate.
After collecting kinetics data, you can use all the data for the rate calculation or select specific
start and end times. When you modify the start and end times or select all the data, the
instrument recalculates and displays the new reaction rate and result.
The edit screen lets you:
Use all the data to recalculate the results
Select specific start and end times for the rate calculation and recalculate the results
Y To use all the data to calculate the reaction rate
With your table of kinetics data displayed on the edit screen, press Use All Data.
The instrument calculates and displays the rate.
Y To select specific start and end times for the rate calculation
1. With your kinetics data displayed on the edit screen, highlight the appropriate data point
in the table.
2. Press Start Time or End Time to display the recalculated rate and result.
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Performance Verification
Performance Verification lets you check the performance of your instrument with these tests:
Wavelength Accuracy - Internal
Wavelength Accuracy - Standard
Wavelength Repeatability
Resolution
Photometric Accuracy
Noise
Stray Light
Internal Printer Test
Run the appropriate tests regularly and maintain a log of results to help document the
reliability of the instrument and indicate potential performance issues.
Note If a printer is installed and turned on, the instrument automatically prints test
results. You can also press Print to print another copy of the results.
Accessing the Performance Verification Tests

Y To access the Performance Verification tests
1. Press Tests.
2. Highlight Performance Verification and press Enter.
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Troubleshooting Checklist
Troubleshooting Checklist
If a Performance Verification test fails, follow the instructions below to diagnose common
problems.
If a test continues to fail after you have tried all these recommendations, follow the
troubleshooting list for the test being run (included with the description of each test).
Make sure:
You follow the instructions for the test properly.
Filters and standards are clean.
The sample compartment door is closed during the test.
The sample compartment is clear of obstructions.
The cell holder assembly is installed properly. If the 6-Position Cell Holder is installed,
run the test once with the sample compartment door open to verify that the 6-Position
Cell Holder is moving smoothly.
No problems are indicated by the power-on diagnostics after you turn the instrument
power OFF and then ON.
The lamp is ON.
The lamp compartment is clear of obstructions.
WARNING Do not open the lamp compartment unless the instrument power is OFF.
WARNING Do not turn the instrument power ON unless the lamp compartment is
closed.
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This test locates the peaks of the internal xenon lamp and displays the expected and measured
wavelengths for the peaks.
A xenon lamp has strong, fundamental lines at 229 nm, 529 nm and 883 nm. These lines are
an essential property of xenon and serve as a fundamental standard.
When running the internal standard test, remember that:
The wavelengths and tolerance values are preset and cannot be changed.
The cell holder should be empty.
Y To run the Wavelength Accuracy - Internal test
1. Highlight Wavelength Accuracy - Internal and press Enter.

2. Press Start Test.
The results indicate pass or fail for each wavelength.
If the test fails, follow these guidelines:

Repeat the test twice to verify that the test is failing consistently.
Contact technical support for more troubleshooting advice.

This test measures the absorbance of a wavelength accuracy standard and compares the
location of the peaks with precisely known values at up to five wavelengths. By default,
wavelength accuracy tests are performed in absorbance mode; however, this test may also be
performed in %T mode. Typical wavelengths and tolerances are included in the firmware, but
these values can be changed to match the calibration certificate included with your standards.
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When running the Wavelength Accuracy test, remember:

You need Wavelength Accuracy standards designed to measure the wavelength accuracy at
the specified wavelengths.
Use an empty cell holder as the blank.
Measure the standards in the order they are listed on the test screen.
You can measure the wavelength standard at only five wavelengths.
Y To run the Wavelength Accuracy - Standards test
Highlight Wavelength Accuracy - Standards and press Enter.
Y To add a wavelength
1. Press Add nm and enter the wavelength value in the Entry field.
2. Press Add nm again to add the wavelength to the list.
3. Enter the tolerance for the entered wavelength in the Entry field.
4. Press Enter.
Y To delete a wavelength
1. Highlight the appropriate wavelength.

2. Press Delete nm.
Y To run the test
1. Verify that the wavelengths and tolerances are set correctly.

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Make sure the target and tolerance values you entered for the calibrated wavelength are
the same as the values on the calibration certificate for the standard.
This test measures the ability of the spectrophotometer to return to an identical wavelength in
a repeatable manner. The test uses the internal xenon lamp.
A xenon lamp has a strong, fundamental line 529 nm. This line is an essential property of
xenon and serves as a fundamental standard.
When running the internal standard test, remember that:
The wavelength and tolerance values are preset and cannot be changed.
The cell holder should be empty.
Y To run the Wavelength Repeatability test
1. Highlight Wavelength Repeatability and press Enter.


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Resolution
Resolution
This test measures the ability of the spectrophotometer to resolve adjacent features in a
spectrum. The test is performed using a 0.02% (v/v) solution of toluene in hexane and
requires a hexane blank.
When running the internal standard test, remember that the wavelengths and tolerance values
are preset and cannot be changed.
Y To run the Resolution test
1. Highlight Resolution and press Enter.

Ensure that hexane is in the blank position and toluene in hexane is in cell 1.

This test measures the absorbance (or %T) of a set of standards and compares the results with
specified tolerances. The wavelength absorbencies and tolerances are preset, but you should
change them to the values on the calibration certificate included with your standards.
Note You can display the tolerances for this test in either absorbance or %Transmittance.
When running the Photometric Accuracy test, remember:
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You need Photometric Accuracy standards calibrated to known absorbance values at

specified wavelengths.
Measure the standards in the order they are listed on the test screen.
You can use one to five standards.
Y To display the Photometric Accuracy screen
1. Highlight Photometric Accuracy.

2. Press Enter.
Selecting the Mode

To switch between absorbance and %Transmittance, press Change to %T (or Change to
ABS) until the appropriate mode appears.
Adding Standards
You will need to set three values whenever you add a standard: the wavelength, the absorbance
(or %Transmittance) and the tolerance value.
Y To add a standard
1. Press Add Std and enter the wavelength value in the Entry field.
2. Press Enter or Add nm to add the wavelength to the list.
3. Enter the absorbance or %T value for the entered wavelength in the Entry field.
4. Press Enter.
5. Enter the tolerance for the entered wavelength in the Entry field.
6. Press Enter.
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The test screen displays the values you just entered for that standard.
7. Press Start Test to begin the measurement or Press Esc to save the test.
Deleting Standards
Y To delete a standard
1. Highlight the appropriate standard.

2. Press Delete Std.
Running the Test

In the Photometric Accuracy screen, make sure the wavelengths, absorbance (or %T) values
and tolerances are set correctly.
Y To run the Photometric Accuracy test
Press Start Test.


Follow the guidelines provided with the standard reference materials.
For more troubleshooting advice contact our sales or service representative in your area or
use the information at the beginning of this document to contact us.
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Noise
Noise
This test measures the amount of noise at 340 nm.
All test parameters are determined by instrument specifications and cannot be changed by the
user. When running the noise test, remember:
Perform the 0A measurement with the cell holder empty. Optionally you can perform the
2A measurement with a 2A filter.
Y To run the Noise Measurement test
1. Highlight Noise Measurement.

2. Press Enter.
3. With the Blank position empty, insert the 2A filter in position #1.
Ignore the test results at 2A if you do not have a filter installed in position #1.
The results of the test indicate pass or fail for each wavelength.
Make sure the instrument is warmed up for at least 30 minutes, with the standby mode
feature turned off.
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Stray Light
This test measures the stray light at selected wavelengths and compares the measurements
with expected values. The wavelengths and expected values are preset and cannot be changed.
Running the stray light test takes about 30 seconds.
When running the stray light test, remember:
You need Stray Light standards designed to measure stray light at 220 nm, 340 nm and
400 nm (i.e., must have 0.1 %T at the wavelength of interest).
Position B should be empty.
Use position #1 for the 220 nm stray light standard (SRE 220 or equivalent).
Running the Test

In the Stray Light screen, make sure the wavelengths and tolerances are set correctly.
Y To run the Stray Light test
1. Highlight Stray Light.

2. Press Enter.
Make sure all the filters being used are specifically designed to measure stray light at the
specific wavelengths.
Verify that the filters are placed in the correct cell positions.

This test lets you verify that the internal printer is functional. To run the test, you will need to
have an internal printer installed. Running the internal printer test takes no more than 20
seconds after you press Stop.
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Y To run the Internal Printer test
1. From the Utility screen, verify that the internal printer is installed properly and is
selected.
If necessary, press Utility and then select the internal printer.
2. In the Performance Verification screen, highlight Internal Printer Test.
3. Press Enter.

You can press Stop Test to stop the test.
The test print routine appears on the printed results.
Make sure the internal printer is the selected as the printer device on the Utility screen.
Make sure the internal printer is installed correctly. (Return to the main screen and press
Enter. If the paper does not move, the printer may not be installed correctly.)
Make sure the thermal paper is threaded with the thermal side toward the printer head
(the outside surface of the roll is the thermal surface).
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Maintenance
The spectrophotometer is durable and reliable, so routine maintenance is minimal. This
section explains:
Routine Care
Changing the Fuse
WARNING Operating the instrument with the cover off exposes the operator to
potentially dangerous voltages and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Therefore, we recommend
that only authorized service representatives perform procedures requiring removal of the
instrument cover and replacement of electrical components. To protect both yourself and
the instrument, be sure to contact an authorized service representative to perform any
service procedure you do not feel comfortable performing.
Routine Care
Routine care for the spectrophotometer does not require a lot of time. To help minimize
maintenance time and increase the life and performance of your instrument, please follow
these guidelines:
Always replace the dust cover when the instrument is not turned on to prevent dust from
accumulating in and on the instrument.
Do not use or store the instrument in a corrosive environment.
Gently wipe the outside of the instrument, including the keypad, with a soft cloth to
remove any dust or spills. Water, isopropyl alcohol and other common laboratory
cleaning agents may be used if necessary.
Always clean up spills as soon as they occur to prevent or minimize damage to the
instrument. If concentrated acids or bases, or any hydrocarbon materials, are spilled on
the instrument, clean up the affected area immediately.
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Cleaning and Maintaining Cells

Carefully check the condition of the cuvettes and other cells used to measure samples. If they
are chipped, cracked or scratched, it is important to discard the damaged cell(s) and replace
them with new ones.
Ensuring your cuvettes are clean both inside and out is important to the quality of your results
for two reasons: 1) contaminating material may absorb light resulting in falsely high
absorbance readings; and 2) contaminants in the cell may react chemically with subsequent
reagents or standards introduced into the cell.
Cleaning methods depend to some extent on the nature of the contaminating material. It is
important to identify the residual material in the cell that needs to be removed. Refer to the
following table for suggestions on cleaning methods, solvents and material.
Solvents
Examples
Aqueous
Protein, Biologics, DNA
Suggested Cleaning Methods
Warm water with detergent

Dilute nitric acid (<10%) rinse
Copious water rinse
Aqueous
Salt solutions

Copious water rinse
Aqueous
Basic solutions

Copious water rinse
Organic
Hydrocarbons, small molecules, oils
Rinse with organic solvent

Copious water rinse
Organic
Alcohol solutions
Rinse with similar alcohol,

acetone, or other solvent
Copious water rinse
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Solvents
Examples
Organic
Acidic solutions
Maintenance
Routine Care
Suggested Cleaning Methods

Copious water rinse
Organic
Hydrocarbons, small molecules, oils

Copious water rinse
IMPORTANT Keeping the cell clean is very important for long cell life.
Never store cuvettes long term in a water or solvent bath between uses. If the solvent you
are using dries, impurities in the water or solvent may be deposited on the inside of the
cell, causing permanent damage.
Use only lens cleaning tissue/paper or fine soft cloth to wipe optical surfaces. Most paper
products (such as facial tissues, paper towels, etc.) contain wood fibers that can damage
the cell material.
At the end of the day, ensure that all cells are well cleaned and stored in a suitable
container after drying.
Term
Definition
Dilute acid
Dilute nitric acid (<10%)
Acid
Hydrochloric (5M) acid or nitric acid (5M) (see the Note below)
Solvent rinse
Rinse with the solvent that was originally used to solvate your
analyte
Copious water rinse
Use a pure water (e.g., deionized, distilled, RO) and rinse at least 10
times
Detergent
Use a neutral pH detergent (Triton X-100), if available, to dilute

acid wash; water rinse to remove residue
Note Do not use 5M nitric acid on an Anti-reflection mirror coated cell.

IMPORTANT Using an ultrasonic cleaning bath for your cells is not recommended. Each
bath generates a different frequency; therefore, if your bath operates at the resonant
frequency of a cell, the cell will break. If a cell was cleaned in an ultrasonic bath, the
warranty is void by the manufacturer.
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Changing the Fuse
IMPORTANT Do not dry cells in an oven.

Micro flowcells can be kept clean by:
Flushing well with a solvent after use.
Aspirating dilute acid, base, non-filming detergent or Clorox through the cell in short
bursts.
Storing with distilled water in the cell.
Cleaning the Windows of the Sample Compartment

Do not use acetone or abrasive materials to clean the windows of the sample compartment.
Instead, use a non-abrasive laboratory cleaning solution (such as a commercial cell cleaning
solution), distilled water or alcohol.
Use the liquid and a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the windows. Do not apply too much
pressure or the surface of the windows may be damaged. Be sure to remove all fingerprints.
Changing the Fuse

The fuse is located in the power entry module located at the center of the back panel of the
instrument.
120 VAC, 2.5 A, Slo Blo
240 VAC, 1.25 A, Slo Blo (2 required)
IMPORTANT The instrument fuse must be replaced with the same type and rate.
IMPORTANT If the fuse fails repeatedly, it may indicate a serious problem with the
instrument. Contact technical support as soon as possible.
Y To change the fuse
1. Turn off and unplug the instrument from the wall outlet or power strip.
2. Position the instrument so you can access the power entry module on the back of the
instrument.
3. Remove the power cord.
4. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch on the fuse cover and pry off the cover.
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Maintenance
Changing the Fuse
5. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the fuse holder.
6. Unsnap both fuses to remove them.

7. Insert the new fuses, pushing them in so they snap into place.
8. Replace the fuse cover.
9. Replace the power cord.
10. Plug the instrument back in to the wall outlet or power strip and turn on the power.
Note If the fuse blows again, contact your distributor or technical support.
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Parameters
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Parameter
Description
+-x
Enters math operators when in Calculator mode

(Utility)
% Formamide
Enters percentage of formamide contained in the sample

(Oligos tests)
% GC
Calculates percentage of GC pairs contained in the sample

(Oligos tests)
%Mismatch
Enters the Mismatch value to calculate Tm

(Oligos tests)
% of lamp life used
Displays the estimated percentage of lamp life used (based on a

typical lamp life of five years)
(Utility)
3-Pt Net
Lets you calculate peak height from the tangential baseline in

the graph
(Scanning)
Absorbance
Enters the absorbance value
Accept Name
Accepts the displayed Name entry

(Test Name and Edit [Units])
Add Character
Adds a highlighted character to the Name entry

Add nm
Lets you add a wavelength and factor to the list in

Multiwavelength tests and some Performance Verification tests
Area
Lets you calculate area under the peak in the graph

(Scanning)
AutoPrint
Turns the automatic printout on or off
Autoscale
Rescales the graph to the original ranges of the X- and Y-axes

(Kinetics, Scanning)
Base Sequence
Sequence of bases contained in the sample

(Oligos calc factor tests)
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Parameters
Parameter
Description
Baseline Expiration
Enters the time when the baseline for scan tests will need to be
collected again
(Utility)
Beeper
Turns the audible signal for key presses on and off

(Utility)
Calculation Baseline
Selects the zero baseline or the tangential baseline to calculate

area under the peak in the graph
(Scanning)
Calculator
Enables the calculator mode

(Utility)
Cell Correction
Selects the option to automatically correct for variances in

absorption between the cuvettes
(all test types)
Cell Position #
Displays the position placed in the light path

(only with auto turret)
Change Mode
Change to Abs
Change to %T
Switches measurement modes

(Basic A-%T-C and some Performance Verification tests)
Collect Baseline
Starts the collection of the baseline

(Scanning only)
Concentration
Sets the concentration value
Conc of Standard
Displays the entered concentration value

(Adv A-%T-C)
Correction Mode
Selects the mode for cell correction

(Discrete nms or Scan)
Cursor
Goes to Cursor tracking mode to view data points in the graph

Cursor
Cursor
Moves the cursor right or left on the graph and displays the
data of each point
Curve Fit
Selects the type of line fit calculation

(Standard Curve tests)
Data File Name
Allows entry of a name for the data file when AutoSave = ON
Date Cell Correction
Displays the date when cell correction data on cuvettes was last
collected
Date Standards Measured
Displays the date when standards were last measured with this
instrument
(Standard Curve tests)
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Parameter
Description
Date/Time Setup
Enters the current date and time settings for the instrument
(Utility)
Delay Time
Enters the time from Test Initiation to first measurement;

allows for sample equilibration
(ADV. A-%T-C and Kinetics)
Delete Character
Deletes the last character of Name entry

Delete File
Deletes a test or data file from the Stored Tests Directory

(Utility)
Delete Name
Deletes the entire name to allow a new entry

Delete nm
Removes a wavelength and factor from the list

(Multiwavelength and some Performance Verification tests)
Diluent Volume
Enters the volume of diluent added before measurement

(Dilution Multiplier in some Bio Tests)
Dilution Multiplier
Displays the factor used to correct for sample dilution
Display Activity
Indicates whether results should include protein concentration
DNA (260)
Calculates the extinction coefficient
DNA Factor
Enter the factor to calculate DNA concentration

(DNA Bio Tests)
Edit
Lets you change a wavelength or factor in the list

(Multiwavelength and some Performance Verification tests)
Edit Curve
Lets you manipulate the graph

(Kinetics)
Edit Data
Lets you select a portion of the data in a table for recalculation

of a result
(Kinetics and Scanning)
Edit Graph
Lets you manipulate the graph

(Scanning)
Edit Scale
Lets you change the graph axis scales and view individual data
points
(Scanning)
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Parameter
Description
Factor
Enters a factor to convert a datum to a result

Abs x Factor 1 = Concentration Result
Abs/min x Factor 2 = Kinetics Result
Can be entered or calculated from concentration and
absorbance values in ADV A-%T-C
Factor 1

Abs(WL1) x Factor = Result
(Abs Ratio, Abs Diff, Multiwavelength tests)
Factor 2

Abs(WL2) x Factor = Result
(Abs Ratio, Abs Diff, Multiwavelength tests)
Factor 3-31

Abs (WL3-31) x Factor = Result
(Multiwavelength tests)
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Graph
Displays the graph of collected data

ID #
Enters the numeric identifier for measurement;

autoincrements during the test until turned off (set to 0)
Instrument Serial Number
Displays the serial number of the instrument

(Utility)
Intercept
Enters where the line crosses the Y-axis (Abs where conc=0)
Interval
Enters the wavelength range between data points

(Scanning tests only)
Interval Time
Enters the time between repeated readings

(Kinetics only)
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Parameter
Description
Linearity Value
Enters a linearity value

(Kinetics only)
Parameters
To help determine the linearity of the reaction during the

measurement, the instrument offers a linearity parameter. This
is the difference between the changes in the absorbance of two
measurements as shown in the following example:
Time
Abs
Linearity
.1
--
---
.2
.1
---
.29
.09
.38
.09
.46
.08
.52
.06
Linearity is the A between A calculations.

P=Pass and F=Fail
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Load Test
Loads the highlighted test from the Stored Tests Directory into
active memory and sets the instrument to the test parameters
(Utility)
Lock/Unlock
Used to protect stored tests from accidental deletion or

alteration; asks for a password to allow the user to lock or
unlock the file
(Utility)
Low/High Limits
Enters the lowest and highest acceptable results, outside of

which the result is flagged as Low or High
(Adv. A-%T-C, Std Curve, Abs Ratio, Abs Diff, Kinetics, 3-Pt
Net and some Bio Tests)
Math
Accesses manipulation functions of the graph

(Scanning)
Measure Blank
(as function key)
Initiates measurement of the blank
Measure Blank
(as test parameter)
Selects the frequency of zeroing the instrument

Once or Every Reading
(Kinetics)
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Parameters
Parameter
Description
Measurement Mode
Selects the type of photometric data reported for a

measurement (Abs, %T, Conc)
(in A-%T-C, Kinetics, Scanning, Multiwavelength)
Measure Samples
Initiates measurement of samples
Max, X
Enters a maximum X-value to manually rescale the graph

Max, Y
Enters a maximum Y-value to manually rescale the graph

Min, X
Enters a minimum X-value to manually rescale the graph

Min, Y
Enters a minimum Y-value to manually rescale the graph

Molarity of cation
Enters the molarity of Na+ in the incubation mixture

(Tm calculation in Oligos tests)
Next Cursor
Selects a cursor point in functions using more than one cursor

setting: Scan-Area and Scan-3-Pt Net calculations in the graph
(Scanning)
Number of bases
Enters the number of bases in the oligonucleotide

(Oligos tests)
Number of Matched
Cuvettes
Enters the number of cuvettes that will be run in the

Correction Program (maximum of 5)
Number of Samples
Enters the number of samples to be measured in the test

(Not available in Kinetics or Scanning)
Number of Standards
Enters the number of standards to be measured for the

standard curve
Printer
Selects the output mode (internal, RS-232, Parallel)

(Utility)
Printout Contrast
Lets you improve visibility of internal printer hardcopy by

changing the darkness of the print
(Utility)
Protein Factor
Enters the factor to calculate Protein concentration

(DNA Bio Tests)
Ref. Wavelength
Enters a reference wavelength value; for each reported

measurement, measures the analytical wavelength and
reference wavelength. Reported measurement =
Abs@Analytical WL - Abs@Reference WL
Ref. Wavelength
Correction
Turns reference wavelength correction on or off
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Parameter
Description
Run Corr.
Initiates the collection of cuvette data for cell correction
Run Standard
Goes to the Standards entry screen
Run Test
Goes to the data collection screen

(all tests)
Sample Positioner
Selects the type of Positioner

1 Cell = no movement (zeros and measures sample in same
position
(Not available in Kinetics and Scanning)
Manual 6 = cell changer moved by buttons (always zeros on
position B, then returns to set position to start measurement
Auto 3 = turret auto moved - B, 2, 4 (always zeros on position
B, then goes to position 2 to start measurement)
Auto 6 = turret auto moved - B,1,2,3,4,5 (always zeros on
position B, then goes to position 1 to start measurement)
Sample Volume
Enters the total volume of sample

(under Dilution Multiplier in some Bio Tests)
Save Test
Saves all parameters of the current test in internal memory for

later recall
(all tests)
Scan speed
Selects the speed (nm/min) for a scan Slow, Medium, Fast

Screen Contrast
Lets you improve visibility of the display by changing the

contrast between the background and text
(Utility)
Select Test
Tags the highlighted test name with > to include the test in
the SmartStart menu
(Utility Stored Tests Directory)
Set Max. X
Set Min. X
Sets the cursor position in the graph as the minimum X and

the maximum X values for recalculating rate
(Kinetics)
Set nms
Lets you enter and edit the wavelength and factor values
Set Options
Selects the factor entry or the baseline to calculate area under

the peak in the graph
(Scanning)
Setup correction
Initiates the procedure to collect the data necessary to correct

for absorbance differences between cuvettes
(all test types)
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Parameters
Parameter
Description
Slope
Enters Abs/Concentration value

(Standard Curve test type)
Smoothing
Turns data smoothing on and off

(Scanning)
Software Revision
Displays the version of firmware in the instrument

(Utility)
SRE tolerance
Acceptable minimum stray light
Standard Concentrations
Enters the concentration of standards used to generate the

standard curve for the test
Standby
Selects the time since the last keystroke or instrument activity;

powers down the unit to save lamp life
(Utility)
Start wavelength
Enters the beginning wavelength for a scan

Statistics
Turns stats on or off; if ON, calculates the average and Std Dev
of results; Statistics registers are cleared when Statistics = OFF
and/or when instrument is OFF, and/or when test parameters
are changed, and/or when test is saved (or resaved)
(in all test types except Kinetics, Scanning, Multiwavelength)
Std Concentration
Enters the concentration of the analyte in the standard

solution
Stop wavelength
Enters the ending wavelength for a scan

Stored Tests Directory
Displays the list of tests stored in the instrument

(Utility)
Tabular
Displays the list of collected data

Test Name
Lets the user enter an alphanumeric name (maximum of 16

characters) for the test; the name will be included on the data
printout and, if the test is saved, will be displayed in the Utility
Test Directory screen
(available in all tests)
Tm value
Calculates the melting temperature

(Oligos tests)
Total Run Time
Enters the time from the Run initiation to the end of the test;
equals Delay Time + Interval Times + Measurement Times
(Kinetics)
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Parameter
Description
Units
Selects or creates units labels for results

(all stored tests except Abs Ratio, Scanning, Cell Growth)
Unselect Test
Removes the > tag of the highlighted test name to remove

the test from the SmartStart menu
(Utility Stored Tests Directory)
Wavelength
Enters values for the analytical wavelengths
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Calculations for Software

Calculation
Calculation(s)
Graphs
Standard Curves
Partial sums
SX = x i
SY = y i
SXX = x 2i
SYY = y 2i
SXY = xi y i 2
SQX = x i x 2 = N * SXX SX 2
SQY = y i y = N *2SYY SY 2
SSXY = xi x yi y = N * SXY SX * SY
( )
( )
( )(
Where:
x1 = Concentration of ith standard
y1 = Absorbance of ith standard
N = number of standards
Linear regression
(general case)
A = A(c)
Where:
A = absorbance
c = concentration
A(c) is defined by an equation of the form:
A(c) = a4c4+a3c3+a2c2+a1c+a0
Where:
a0 = Y-axis intercept
a1...a4 = coefficients
(The coefficients are computed using the least squares
method.)
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Calculation(s)
Linear regression
through zero
A = a1 *(c)
Graphs
Where:
A = absorbance
c = concentration
a1 = slope
The slope is calculated as:
a1 = SXY/SXX
This model requires:
Slope is not equal to zero or infinity
At least one standard data point with concentration
>0
The absorbance of the 0 concentration blank = 0A
Segmented model
The segmented model requires:

Data for at least two standard data points with
different concentrations and absorbances
Slopes of all segments must be ascending (positive)
or descending (negative)
Validity of standard
curves
A(c1) > A(c2) for all c1 > c2

or
A(c1) < A(c2) for all c1 > c2
Where:
A = absorbance
c1, c2 = concentration
Valid nonlinear standard curve

If this is not the case, there will be more than one
solution within the specified domain, and the message
Curve cannot be used to determine sample
concentrations it may produce ambiguous results
will appear when the curve is viewed.
Invalid nonlinear standard curve
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Calculation
Calculation(s)
Statistics
(Linear regression
general case)
yi yi
=
N n 1
Graphs
Where:
N = Degree of polynomial
SSXY
r=
SQX SQY
The calculation for the correlation coefficient applies

only to first order linear regression curves (first degree
polynomials).
Linear regression
through zero model =
Absorbance ratio
Absorbance
Difference
SYY (a1 SXY )

N 1
Abs1
Abs2
Abs1 Absref
or
Abs2 Absref
Result =
Abs1 factor 1 Abs2 factor 2
or
(Abs Abs ) factor

1
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1 (Abs2 Absref ) factor 2
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Calculation(s)
3-Point Net
Baseline corrected absorbance =
Graphs
A2 A3 + [A1 A2 ] 3
3
1
3-Point Net Absorbance

sample curve
3-Point Net
(ASTM E169-04)
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Baseline corrected absorbance =

A1 A3 + [A2 A3 ] 3 1
3 2
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Calculations for Oligo Calculator

Calculation
Entry Parameters
Formula
Displayed Units
# of bases
Repetitive sequence of A, T
(or U), G and C
Count total number of bases entered.
Length = # of bases
%GC content
Use AT (U) GC sequence

entered above
%GC =
# of (G + C ) bases x 100
total # of AT (or U )GC
Percentage
Molecular weight
# units A, # units T,
# units G, # units C
# units U
If entry does not include U:

MW = (312.2 x A) + (303.2 x T)
+ (329.2 x G) + (289.2 x C) + 18.02
If entry does include U:
MW = (329.2 x A) + (306.2 x U)
+ (345.2 x G) + (305.2 x C) + 18.02
Molecular weight =
x Da/M
Absorptivity
(260)
# units U
If entry does not include U:

260 = (15,200 x A) + (8,400 x T)
+ (12,010 x G) + (7,050 x C)
Extinction
coefficient =
M-1cm-1
If entry does include U:

260 = (15,200 x A) + (9,900 x U)
+ (12,010 x G) + (7,050 x C)
Conversion Factor
N/A
Calculation of Tm:
Oligos up to 20 bases # units G, # units C
in length
Thermo Scientific
Molecular Weight x 103

Extinction Coefficient
g/mL
Tm= 2(A + T) + (G + C)
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Calculations for Oligo Calculator
Calculation
Calculation of Tm:
DNA-DNA hybrids
Entry Parameters
# units A, # units T
M = molarity of cation
Formula
Displayed Units
+
Tm= 81.5C + 16.6 log(Na )/

(1 + 0.7 (Na+)) + 0.51 (%GC) 500/L P 0.63 (% formamide)
Tm= 67 C + 16.6 log (Na+)/

(1+0.7 (Na+)) + 0.8 (%GC) 500/L P 0.5 (% formamide)
Tm= 78 C + 16.6 log (Na+)/

(1+0.7(Na+)) + 0.7 (%GC) 500/L P 0.35 (%formamide)
Fraction GC = fraction
of G and C
% form = % formamide
in the sample
L = # of base pairs
P = % mismatching
Calculation of Tm:
DNA-RNA hybrids
M = molarity of cation
of G and C
in the sample
L = # of base pairs
P = % mismatching
Calculation of Tm:
RNA-RNA hybrids
M molarity of cation
of G and C
in the sample
L = # of base pairs
P = % mismatching
Conversion from
g/Ml and molecular weight

from Oligo (calc factor) test pmol/L = g / mL x 1000
pmol/L
DNA Mol. Wt.
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Setting Up the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Installing the Internal Printer (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sample Positioner Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cell Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Managing Stored Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Concentration Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Calculator Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Abs and %T MeasurementsBasic A-%T-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Abs and %T MeasurementsAdvanced A-%T-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Basic Concentration MeasurementsBasic A-%T-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Concentration MeasurementsAdvanced A-%T-C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Absorbance Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Absorbance Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

3-Point Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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Concentration MeasurementsStandard Curve Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Performance Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Calculations for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Calculations for Oligo Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

GENESYS 10S UV-Vis User Guide

Safety and Special Notices

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Optional printer housing

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USB communication port

USB printer port

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About the Keypad

Called Function keys.

Functions will change depending on the software screen.

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Accepts highlighted, entered, or selected values.

Displays the Utility screen.

Controls the location of the cursor

Enters numbers, a decimal point and a minus sign for values.

Cell position keys.

= positions when used in Auto 3 mode.

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6-Position Cell Holder

Single Cell Holder

Selecting and Positioning Cuvettes

360 nm to > 1100 nm

190 nm to > 1100 nm

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Setting Up the Instrument

Entering Parameter Values

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