Jasco V-530 User manual

P/N:0302-0256B November 2000
Model V-530/550/560/570
UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
Hard ware/Function Manual

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Safet Considerations
To ensure operation safety, this instrument must be operated orre tly and maintained a ording to
a regular s hedule. Carefully read to fully understand all safety pre autions in this manual before
operating the instrument. Please take a moment to understand what the signal words WARNING!,
CAUTION, and Note mean in this manual.
(1) Safet s mbols
Instru tion manual symbol. If the produ t is marked with this symbol, refer to the
instrument manuals to prote t the instrument against damage.
WARNING! A WARNING! indi ates a potentially hazardous situation whi h, if not avoided,
ould result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION A CAUTION indi ates a potentially hazardous situation whi h, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against damaging
the equipment.
Do not pro eed beyond a WARNING! or CAUTION noti e until you understand
the hazardous onditions and have taken the appropriate steps.
Note: A Note provides additional information to help the operator achieve optimal
instrument performance.

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(2) Warning Label
Warning labels are atta hed at several lo ations on this instrument. Do not
remove, defa e or damage the warning labels. If a warning label peels off the
instrument or be omes illegible, onta t your lo al JASCO distributor for a
repla ement label. Be sure to indi ate the part number on the label.
1) Warning for FUSE Fig.1 or Fig. 2
Part No.0822-xxxxA
2) Warning for GROUND Fig.1or Fig.2
Part No.0822-xxxxA
Warning for FUSE Warning for GROUND
Figure 1 Warning Labels on the V-530 Rear Panel
!
!!
!WARNING
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE
ONLY WITH FUSE OF THE SPECIFIED
TYPE AND CURRENT RATINGS.
Only use fuses of the designated rating to
prote t both operator and instrument from fire
and other hazards. When repla ing a fuse,
refer to the hardware manual (4.4.1 Repla ing
the fuse). The warning labels that pertain to
fuse ratings are lo ated on the rear panel of
the instrument.
!
!!
!WARNING
MAINS PLUG GROUND PIN
OR GROUND TERMINAL
MUST BE CONNECTED
TO GROUND.
Be sure to ground the mains plug ground pin.
Otherwise, ground the ground terminal on the
rear panel of the instrument.

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Warning for FUSEWarning for GROUND
Figure 2 Warning Labels on the V-550/560/570 Rear Panel
(2) Warning for carr ing
These instruments weigh as follows:
V-530: 16.0 kg V-550: 30.5 kg
V-560: 32.0 kg V-570: 33.0 kg
When arrying the instrument, hold the arrying handle at the bottom of the
instrument firmly (See Fig 3).
Carrying handle
Figure 3 Example: V-550/560/570 side view

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Regulator Statement
CE Notice
The symbol indi ates omplian e of this JASCO system to the EMC (Ele tromagneti
Compatibility) and Low Voltage Dire tives of the European Community. This symbol indi ates that
this JASCO system meets the relevant basi safety and health requirements of the EC Dire tive
based on the following te hni al standards:
• EN55011 -- "Industrial, s ientifi and medi al (ISM) radio-frequen y equipment – Radio
disturban e hara teristi s – Limits and methods of measurement" -- Group 1, Class A.
WARNING!: This is a Class A produ t. In a domesti environment this produ t may
ause radio interferen e, in whi h ase the user may be required to take
orre tive measures.
• EN61000-6-1 -- "Ele tromagneti ompatibility (EMC) Part 6-1:Generi standards – Immunity
for residential, ommer ial and light-industrial environments"
• IEC61000-3-2 -- "Ele tromagneti ompatibility (EMC) Part 3-2:Limits – Limits for harmoni
urrent emissions (equipment input urrent up to and in luding 16A per phase) "
• IEC61010-1 -- "Safety requirements for ele tri al equipment for measurement, ontrol and
laboratory use – Part 1:General requirements"
• A "De laration of Conformity" in a ordan e with the above standards has been made and is on
file at JASCO EUROPE srl, Via Confalonieri 25, 22060 CREMELLA (LC), Italy.
FCC Statement (for USA only)
Federal Communi ations Commission Radio Frequen y Interferen e Statement
WARNING!: This equipment generates, uses, and an radiate radio frequen y
energy. If it is not installed and used in a ordan e with the instru tion
manual, it may ause interferen e to radio ommuni ations. It has been
tested and found to omply with the limits for a Class A omputing devi e
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, whi h are designed to provide
reasonable prote tion against su h interferen e when operated in a
ommer ial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to ause interferen e, in whi h ase the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
orre t the interferen e.

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Preface
This instru tion manual is your guide for using this instrument. It instru ts first-time users on how to
use the instrument, and serves as a referen e for experien ed users.
Before using the instrument, please read this instru tion manual arefully, and make sure that the
ontents are fully understood. This manual should be easily a essible to the operator at all times during
instrument operation. When not using the instrument, keep this manual in a safe pla e. If this instru tion
manual be omes lost, order a repla ement from your lo al JASCO distributor.

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Installation Requirements
To ensure operation safety, observe the following onditions:
(1) Do not operate the instrument under voltage flu tuations ex eeding 10% of the
re ommended line voltage. Otherwise, the instrument may not fun tion properly.
(2) Frequen y or spike noise in the power supply should be minimal.
(3) Ensure that the instrument is grounded.
(4) Operate the instrument in a temperature range of 10 – 35 C.
(5) Operate the instrument in a humidity range of 35 - 85% (RH). If ambient humidity ex eeds
85% (RH), ondensation may deteriorate opti al omponents.
(6) Operate the instrument in an atmospheri pressure range of 750 ∼ 1060hPa.
(7) Avoid strong magneti fields and sour es of high frequen y. The instrument may not
fun tion properly when near a strong magneti field or high frequen y sour e.
(8) Avoid vibration from va uum pumps, ele tri motors, pro essing equipment and ma hine
tools.
(9) Avoid dust and orrosive gas. Do not install the instrument where it may be exposed to dust,
espe ially in lo ations exposed to outside air or ventilation outlets that dis harge dust
parti les.
(10) Do not install the instrument in a lo ation where it may be exposed to dire t sunlight.
(11) Install the instrument in a horizontal and stable position. (This in ludes a table or desk upon
whi h the instrument is installed.)
(12) Ensure that no air onditioner blows air dire tly onto the instrument. This may prevent
stable measurement.
(13) Install the instrument in a lo ation that allows easy a ess for maintenan e.
Note: The a ove conditions do not guarantee optimal performance of this
instrument.

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Servicing
Conta t your lo al JASCO distributor for instrument servi ing. In addition, onta t your JASCO
distributor before moving the instrument to another lo ation. Consumable parts should be ordered
a ording to part number from your lo al JASCO distributor. If a part number is unknown, give your
JASCO distributor the model name and serial number of your instrument.
Do not return contaminated products or parts that may constitute a health hazard to JASCO
employees.
Notices
(1) JASCO shall not be held liable, either dire tly or indire tly, for any onsequential damage
in urred as a result of produ t use.
(2) Prohibitions on the use of JASCO software
 Copying software for purposes other than ba kup
 Transfer or li ensing of the right to use software to a third party
 Dis losure of onfidential information regarding software
 Modifi ation of software
 Use of software on multiple workstations, network terminals, or by other methods (not
appli able under a network li ensing agreement on luded with JASCO)
(3) The ontents of this manual are subje t to hange without noti e for produ t improvement.
(4) This manual is onsidered omplete and a urate at publi ation.
(5) This manual does not guarantee the validity of any patent rights or other rights.
(6) If a JASCO software program has failed ausing an error or improper operation, this may be
aused by a onfli t from another program operating on the PC. In this ase, take orre tive
a tion by uninstalling the onfli ting produ t(s).
(7) In general, ompany names and produ t names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
the respe tive ompanies.
(8) JASCO and the JASCO logo are registered trademarks of JASCO Corporation
(C) JASCO Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved. Printed in JAPAN.

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Limited Warrant
Produ ts sold by JASCO, unless otherwise spe ified, are warranted for a period of one year from
the date of shipment to be free of defe ts in materials and workmanship. If any defe ts in the
produ t are found during this warranty period, JASCO will repair or repla e the defe tive part(s) or
produ t free of harge.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS RESULTING FROM THE FOLLOWING:
(1) MPROPER OR INADEQUATE INSTALLATION
(2) IMPROPER OR INADEQUATE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENT OR
CALIBRATION
(3) UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION OR MISUSE
(4) USE OF CONSUMABLE PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY AN AUTHORIZED JASCO
DISTRIBUTOR
(5) CORROSION DUE TO THE USE OF IMPROPER SOLVENTS, SAMPLES, OR DUE TO
SURROUNDING GASES
(6) ACCIDENTS BEYOND JASCO'S CONTROL, INCLUDING NATURAL DISASTERS
This warranty does not over the onsumable parts listed below:
(1) Tungsten lamp, and other light sour es
(2) Mirrors in the light sour e se tion, and ell windows
(3) Fuses, batteries, glassware, hart paper and ink
THE WARRANTY FOR ALL PARTS SUPPLIED AND REPAIRS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY EXPIRES ON THE WARRANTY EXPIRATION DATE OF THE ORIGINAL
PRODUCT. FOR INQUIRIES CONCERNING REPAIR SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR JASCO
DISTRIBUTOR AFTER CONFIRMING THE MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR
INSTRUMENT.
JASCO Corporation
2967-5, Ishikawa-ma hi, Ha hioji-shi
Tokyo 192-8537
JAPAN

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Contents
Sa ety Considerations...........................................................................................................i
Regulatory Statement.......................................................................................................... iv
Pre ace...................................................................................................................................... v
Installation Requirements .................................................................................................. vi
Servicing ................................................................................................................................vii
Notices.................................................................................................................................... vii
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................viii
1 Speci ications......................................................................................................................1
1.1 V-530 UV/VIS Spectrophotometer Specifications..................................................... 1
1.2 V-550 UV/VIS Spectrophotometer Specifications..................................................... 2
1.3 V-560 UV/VIS Spectrophotometer Specifications..................................................... 3
1.4 V-570 UV/VIS/NIR Spectrophotometer Specifications............................................. 4
2 General Description o Instrument ................................................................................ 7
2.1 V-530 Spectrophotometer Optical S stem ................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Opti al System................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Ele tri al System............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 V-550/560/570 Spectrophotometers Optical S stem................................................ 9
2.2.1 Opti al System................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Ele tri al System........................................................................................................... 11
3 Nomenclature and Functions o Components .........................................................12
3.1 V-530 Spectrophotometer: Overview ......................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 V-550/560/570 Spectrophotometers: Overview ....................................................... 14
3.2.1 Overview......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Standard Sample Chamber........................................................................................... 16
3.4 Intelligent Remote Module ............................................................................................ 17
4 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................18
4.1 Cautions for Routine Operation .................................................................................. 18
4.2 Cleaning the Sample Chamber .................................................................................... 18
4.3 Performance Check: Data Station T pe .................................................................... 19
4.3.1 Baseline (Abs 0 line) Flatness..................................................................................... 19
4.3.2 Wavelength Repeatability ............................................................................................ 20
4.3.3 Wavelength A ura y................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Performance Check: Intelligent Remote Module T pe.......................................... 24