PerkinElmer L6050002B User manual

L6050002B
PerkinElmer Ltd, Chalfont Road, Seer Green,
Beaconsfield, BUCKS, HP9 2FX, United Kingdom
Produced in the USA
Lambda Spectrometer Quick Setup Guide
Installing the Spectrometer
WARNING
As the Lambda 25, 35, 45 weighs approximately 26 kg, we recommend that the instrument is
lifted by 2 adults, and that it is lifted by the base of the instrument.
1. Create a space on the bench in your laboratory.
Dimensions of the spectrometer: Width 56 cm
(22.05 inches)
Length 65 cm
(25.59 inches)
Height 26 cm
(10.24 inches)
NOTE: Remember to leave space for your PC on the right hand side of the spectrometer.
2. Unpack and check all components:
•Lambda Spectrometer •2 Single Cell Holders •Hexagonal Wrench •Screwdriver
•RS232 Cable (09410022) •Line Power Cord •Spare Fuse •Software Kit
3. Examine the components for any signs of damage during shipment. Make sure terminals, fuse holders, etc.
are not damaged. Open and close the sample compartment cover, checking that it moves freely. If the
instrument has been damaged, do not switch it on. Please contact your local PerkinElmer service
representative.
WARNING
Electrical Hazard:
To prevent potential injury to yourself and damage to the instrument, first
make the electrical connections between the instruments in the system before connecting to
the line power supply. The spectrometer automatically adjusts to the correct operating voltage.
Before starting the instrument for the first time, make sure that the correct fuse is fitted to your
line power supply. If you have a different fuse, change it for the correct one.

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4. Connect the PC COM port 1 (usually marked 10101) to the connector on the right hand side of the
spectrometer as shown below (circled in red).
5. Ensure all power switches are off, then connect the line power cords to the electrical power supply, then
switch on the power switches.
6. Switch on the PC and the instrument.
The power switch for the instrument can be found on the top of the instrument, as shown above.
On the instrument the lower LED will light up (indicating there is power to the instrument) then the upper
LED will light up (indicating that the instrument is idle and in stand by).
Initialization takes approximately 3 minutes. During this time you can proceed with the installation of UV WinLab
software.
Power switch
Line power socket
LEDs

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Installing UV WinLab Software
NOTE: This software installation section of this Quick Setup Guide is for the Standard Version of UV WinLab only.
If you have the Enhanced Security Version of UV WinLab, please refer to the Administrator’s Guide.
NOTE: You must be logged on to your PC at Administrator level before installing the software.
NOTE: You must have Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later installed on your PC.
1. Place your UV WinLab Software CD into your CD
drive.
2. If the installation does not autostart, from the
Start Menu select Run, enter d:\Setup.exe
and click OK.
This assumes that d: is the drive letter of your
CD ROM drive.
After the start-up picture, the Wizard is set up
and the Product Selection page is displayed.
3. Select the products you wish to install and click
Install, then follow the instructions on the
screen, clicking Next as appropriate.
NOTE: If you select Full Installation, both UV
WinLab and UV WinLab DPV will be installed.
In this case, UV WinLab DPV software is
installed before the UV WinLab software.
4. When the installation is complete a confirmation
message will be displayed. Click Finish.
The UV WinLab software is now installed.
OR
If you wish to install accessories, insert the
accessory CD in the CD drive, select the drive
from the drop-down list and then click
Accessories.
The Accessory Wizard starts.
5. Click Next.
The Select Accessory dialog is displayed.
6. Select the accessories you want to install and
then click Next.
Each of the selected accessories is installed in
turn using the Accessory Wizard. Follow the
instructions on the screen. After an accessory
has been installed, the Installation Wizard
Completed dialog is displayed. You must click
Finish to complete an accessory install before
the next accessory is installed.
7. When the software (and accessories) have been
installed, click Finish.
A message is displayed prompting you to restart
your computer.
8. Click Yes.
NOTE: If you do not already have Adobe Reader installed on your PC we recommend that you install it now. A
copy can be found on the Software Utilities CD provided with UV WinLab. Adobe Reader is needed to view
the Software Certificate and a printable pdf version of the Help file.

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Starting UV WinLab
1. Select , on the start
menu under Programs, then PerkinElmer
Applications, then UV WinLab.
The Login dialog is displayed.
2. Enter the User name and Password.
The default User name is Analyst and the
Password is analyst.
NOTE: We recommend that the default
passwords are changed by the
Administrator as soon as possible.
NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive.
3. Click OK.
The Login dialog closes and UV WinLab Explorer
is displayed.
Adding an Instrument
NOTE: Before you can use this spectrometer with the UV WinLab software, you will need to add it to the list of
instruments.
1. Select New and then Instrument from the File menu.
The New Instrument Wizard is displayed.
2. Follow the instructions on-screen to add your instrument.
The Instrument type can be found on a label on the front of the instrument. The Serial Number can be
found on a label at the rear of the sample compartment, and on the rear of the instrument. Select COM1 as
the Port.
When the instrument is added, it is displayed in the Explorer and the software checks the communication
between the PC and the instrument. If the communication fails, check that the instrument is switched on,
wait approximately 3 minutes to ensure the initialization is complete and re-start from step 1 of Adding an
Instrument.
NOTE: For further information on how to use the software, see the on-screen Help or the Tutorials by selecting
Contents and Index or Tutorials from the Help menu within the Explorer. A printable pdf version of
the Help file is available from a button on the toolbar of the Help.
NOTE: To align microcells, refer to the Lambda 25, 35, 45 User’s Guide.