Agilent Technologies Cary 60 User manual

Agilent Cary 60 Spectrophotometer
User’s Guide

2 Agilent Cary 60 Spectrophotometer User’s Guide
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Edition 5, March 2019
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Contents
Agilent Cary 60 Spectrophotometer User’s Guide 3
Contents
1General Information 7
User Documentation 7
Conventions 8
Notes and Tips 8
Verifying Safe State 8
Lamp Module 9
Modules, Covers and Panels 9
Other Precautions 9
Warning and Other Symbols 10
CE Compliance 11
Electromagnetic Compatibility 12
ICES/NMB-001 13
South Korean Class A EMC declaration 13
2Specifications 15
Measurement Category 15
Pollution Degree 15
Environmental Conditions 15
Weights and Dimensions 16
Electrical Specifications 17
Mains Supply 17
Computer Requirements 18
3Installation 19
Installation 19

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Unpacking 20
Installing the Cary WinUV Software 21
Installing the Hardware 22
Registering and Validating Your Cary 60 22
Running the Tutorials 23
Cell Holder 24
Installation 24
Alignment 25
Other Sample Holders 26
Installing Accessories 26
4Introduction 27
Instrument Overview 27
Indicator Lamp 27
Connections 28
Using the Software 28
5Troubleshooting 29
Access Denied 29
Problem 29
Solution 29
No Green Light Indicating that the Cary 60 is Powered 30
Problem 30
Solution 30
Start Button Replaced with Connect Button 30
Problem 1 30
Solution 31
Problem 2 31

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Solution 31
Absorbance is 10 Abs and Fluctuates Wildly During a Scan 32
Problem 32
Solution 32
Instrument Performance Testing 33
Problem 33
Solution 33
Wavelength Calibration 33
Problem 33
Solution 34
Front Panel LED Troubleshooting 34
LED Won’t Light Up 34
Solid Red LED 34
Flashing Red LED 34
6Maintenance and Spare Parts 35
Maintenance 35
Spare Parts 35

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General Information
Agilent Cary 60 Spectrophotometer User’s Guide 7
1General Information
User Documentation 7
Lamp Module 9
Modules, Covers and Panels 9
Other Precautions 9
Warning and Other Symbols 10
CE Compliance 11
Your Agilent instrument and accessories have been carefully designed so that
when used properly you have an accurate, fast, flexible and safe analytical system.
Information about safety practices appears throughout the documentation (both
hard copy and online) provided with your instrument and accessories to help you
safely operate the instrument and accessories. Before using the instrument or
accessories, you must thoroughly read these safety practices. ALWAYS operate
the instrument and accessories in accordance with these safety practices.
User Documentation
You have been provided with the following documentation to help you set up and
operate your Agilent Cary 60 spectrophotometer:
•Cary 60 Installation Card, with information on unpacking the instrument and
setting up the system.
•This manual, with safety practices and hazards information, instructions for
installing and maintaining the components of the Cary 60, and troubleshooting
information.
•Cary Tutorials which provide step-by-step instructions for installing selected
accessories and programming applications.
•Extensive Help (in English only) provided with the Cary WinUV software
containing context-sensitive Help, step-by-step instructions for frequently
performed analyses and instructions for using any accessories you ordered.

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Conventions
The following conventions have been used throughout the documentation:
•Menus, menu items, buttons and check boxes have been typed in bold. For
example, ‘click OK’ and ‘From the Edit menu, choose Copy’.
•ALL CAPITALS indicate keyboard commands. For example, ‘Press ENTER’ and
‘Press SHIFT+F3’.
NOTE Throughout this manual, UV Dissolution and UV Fiber Optic Dissolution users
should replace “Cary WinUV Software” with “UV Dissolution Software” or “UV Fiber
Optic Dissolution Software” respectively.
Notes and Tips
A Note is used to give advice or information.
A Tip is used to give practical hints to help you achieve the best possible
performance from your instrument.
Verifying Safe State
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, maintenance and service of this instrument.
To ensure continued safety of the instrument after maintenance or service
procedures verify the instrument is returned to a safe state for the user. This
includes running performance checks to verify the instruments safety systems are
functioning correctly. Check the general condition of the instrument during
operation for wear or signs of corrosion that are likely to inhibit function or safety.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of
the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with these requirements.

General Information
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Lamp Module
The lamp is enclosed in a self-contained module. This module contains
components operating at high voltages. To avoid electric shock, NEVER
disassemble the module.
When operating, the lamp module emits high intensity light that can cause serious
damage to eyes. To avoid eye damage, never operate the lamp outside the
instrument.
Modules Covers and Panels
The Cary 60 spectrophotometer module that operators and other personnel will
routinely access is the sample compartment module.
The only other cover and panel that is customer accessible is the main cover and
lamp module and is to be removed ONLY when changing the lamp module and
aligning it. Consult the Cary WinUV Help for instructions and safety information.
Any other panels or covers that are retained by screws on the spectrophotometer
and accessories may be opened ONLY by Agilent service engineers.
Other Precautions
Do not block any ventilation grills present on the computer. Consult the manuals
supplied with your PC, monitor and printer/plotter for their specific ventilation
requirements.
Allow at least 50 mm (2 in.) of space on the sides, and 150 mm (6 in) at the rear of
the system to permit free air circulation.
Use of the Cary 60 system and accessories may involve materials, solvents and
solutions that are flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise hazardous.
Careless, improper, or unskilled use of such materials, solvents and solutions can
create explosion hazards, fire hazards, toxicity and other hazards which can result
in death, serious personal injury, and damage to equipment and property.

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ALWAYS ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use, handling and
disposal of such materials are strictly observed. These safety practices should
include the wearing of appropriate safety clothing and safety glasses.
Warning and Other Symbols
The following is a list of symbols that appear in conjunction with warnings on the
spectrophotometer. The hazard they describe is also shown.
A triangular symbol indicates a warning. The meanings of the symbols that may
appear alongside warnings in the documentation or on the instrument itself are as
follows.
Electrical shock Eye hazard
Heavy weight
(danger to feet)
Heavy weight
(danger to hands)
The following symbol may be used on warning labels attached to the instrument.
When you see this symbol, refer to the relevant operation or service manual for the
correct procedure referred to by that warning label.