PerkinElmer FL 8500 User manual

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PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Avenue,
Shelton, CT 06484-4794, U.S.A
Produced in the USA.
FL 6500/8500 Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder
Installation Instructions
This instruction sheet describes the installation of this accessory which is used with the FL 6500/8500
Fluorescence Spectrometer.
NOTE:
Read these instructions before you install this accessory.
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Features
• Use for measuring various samples of powder, film, glass, and plate, etc.
• Easy installation and user convenient sampling
• Excellent durability
Figure 1 FL 6500/8500 Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder [P/N:N4201014]

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Dimensions and Specifications
Physical Characteristic Specification
Dimensions (mm) 130 x 267 x 95 (WDH)
Weight (Kg) 0.96
Angle (Degree) 0 ~ 80 (Depend on sample size)
Sample Size (mm) Max. Length : 140
Max. Thickness : 13
Configuration of the Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder
Figure 2Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder Configuration
Figure 3FL Precision Cell for Powder [P/N: N4201032]
Installation
1. Prepare the FL 6500/8500 Fluorescence Spectrometer to install this accessory.
2. Connect the power cord and the communication cable.
3. Loosen the accessory fixing bolt to take apart the existing cell holder.

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Figure 4 Loosening the Accessory Fixing Bolt
4. Pull out the cell holder by hand.
Figure 5 Pulling Out the Cell Holder
5. After checking the pogo pin position of the sample compartment, attach the Variable Angle Solid
Sample Holder to the pogo pin.
6. Tighten the accessory fixing bolt.
Figure 6 Tightening the Accessory Fixing Bolt

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Measurement
1. Double click on the Spectrum FL software and select the measurement mode.
2. Check the recognition of Accessory.
3. Set up the measurement parameters.
NOTE:
For more detail of method, refer to Spectrum FL Software Users Guide.
4. Click Save to save the method after setting up the parameters.
5. Put the sample into the sample holder. Adjust the proper incident angle by rotating the holder.
6. After setting the angle, fix it with the hand bolt. Close the lid and select the Run icon.
7. Input the sample name and select OK.
8. Confirm the spectrum and results. Save or print the data.

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Precision Cell Installation Procedure
1. For powder sample, use the Precision Cell provided with the Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder.
2. Load the powder sample on the base of lower cover.
3. Place the screw top cover on the lower cover and tighten the precision cell by turning the screw
cap clockwise.
Troubleshooting
When the sample does not fit in the Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder
1. Check the sample size and reduce the sample size if possible. The Variable Angle Solid Sample
Holder is designed for the solid sample with maximum thickness of 13 mm and maximum
diameter of 140 mm.
When fluorescence is not measured or measured fluorescence intensity is too low
1. Check whether Variable Angle Solid Sample Holder is installed exactly on cell compartment.

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2. Check if incident angle is proper. If incident angle get out of recommended incident angle
(30 ~70˚) or sample position get out of center, fluorescence intensity measured low
because sample is not adequately struck by beam.