PerkinElmer Lambda 265 Programming manual

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PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Avenue,
Shelton, CT 06484-4794, U.S.A
Produced in the USA.
Lambda 265, 365 and 465 Automatic Magnetic Stirrer
Assembly Installation Instructions
This instruction sheet describes the installation of this accessory which is used with the Lambda 265, 365
and 465 Spectrophotometer.
NOTE:
Read these instructions before you install this accessory.
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Features
•Easy to install
•Stirring bar rotating evenly at variable speed
•Vertical mixing
•Ideal for small to medium stirring volumes of low-viscosity liquids
•Two channel stirring available
Figure 1 Magnetic Stirrer Control Unit [P/N: N4101016]

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Dimensions and Specifications
Description
Front of the Control Unit
Figure 2 Front of the Control Unit
(1) The ON/OFF key for the magnetic stirrer:
Press the ON/OFF key to turn the control unit on or off.
(2) The MODE-key for power adjustment of the magnetic stirrer
NOTE:
For the operation, the power settings should be set to 25%.
(3) The display for the speed indicator and the power indicator
(4) MINUS-key for reducing the stirrer speed
(5) PLUS-key for increasing the stirrer speed
Physical Characteristic Specification
Dimensions (mm) 200 (W) x 155 (D) x 380 (H)
Weight (kg) 1.4
Speed (rpm) 100 ~ 1,600
Stirring Power (W) 20
Operating Condition 0 ~ 40℃, 80% Humidity
Power AC 100-240 V / 50-60Hz / 1.5 A

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Rear of the Control Unit
Figure 3 Rear of the Control Unit
(1) Power switch
(2) Power socket
(3) Socket for DistriBox 4 cable
Configuration of the Magnetic Stirrer Assembly
•Control Unit
•DistriBOX 4
•Stirrer Control Cable, 2ea
•Power Cord, 3ea
Figure 4 Magnetic Stirrer Assembly

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Compatible Lambda 265 Cell Holders to Magnetic Stirrer Assembly
Accessory Drawing
Single Cell Holder
Water Jacketed
Single Cell Holder
Compatible Lambda 365 Cell Holders to Magnetic Stirrer Assembly
Accessory Drawing
Single Cell Holder
Water Jacketed
Single Cell Holder
Micro Cell Holder

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Compatible Lambda 465 Cell Holders to Magnetic Stirrer Assembly
Accessory Drawing
Single Cell Holder
(Upon request)
Water Jacketed
Single Cell Holder
(Upon request)
8 Cell Water Jacketed Cell
Changer
Water Jacketed Automatic
Referencing Stage
Where, the cell holder will be modified to be connected with the magnetic stirrer only upon
request.

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Lambda 265 Installation
NOTE: The maximum ambient temperature is 50ºC in air and water immersed. The operation with over 50 ºC
temperature will damage the stirrer head.
NOTE: The Power Setting for setting the DistriBox4to 25. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, you
should set the power to 25. [The default power set is 50]
NOTE: Two stirrer control cables should be connected via the DistriBOX4.
NOTE: Stirrers should be connected in pairs: [Position 1+1B] or [Position 2+2B]. The single stirring connection is
not supported.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
Make sure the instrument is turned off while installing this accessory.
Assurez-vous que l’instrument est éteint lors de l’installation de cet
accessoire.
Figure 5 Connecting Stirrers (Two stirrer heads should be connected in pairs)

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1. Connect the power cable to the control unit.
Figure 6 Connecting the power cable
2. Connect the distriBOX4 to the socket for the stirrer control cable.
Figure 7 Connecting the distriBOX4
Connect to the Single / Water Jacketed Single Cell Holder
1. Connect two stirrer control cables to the 4-pin socket of the distriBOX4.
Figure 8 Connecting two stirrer control cables

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2. Using the M3 wrench, remove the screw in the single cell holder and disassemble the holder.
Figure 9 Removing the screw
3. Insert the stirrer head of the stirrer control cable into the single cell holder.
Figure 10 Inserting the Stirrer head
4. Assemble the single cell holder with the stirrer head inserted, and tighten the screw using the M3
wrench.
Figure 11 Stirrer head inserted

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5. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the control unit. When the stirrer speed is displayed, adjust the
desired stirrer speed by using the MINUS-key and PLUS-key.
Figure 12 Pressing the MINUS-key & PLUS-key
NOTE:
When you press the mode key, power adjustment mode is displayed. The power settings should be set to
P 25.
NOTE: The default power set is 50. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, set the power to 25.
Figure 13 Power Setting

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Lambda 365 Installation
NOTE: The maximum ambient temperature is 50ºC in air and water immersed. The operation with over 50 ºC
temperature will damage the stirrer head.
NOTE: The Power Setting for setting the DistriBox4to 25. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, you
should set the power to 25. [The default power set is 50]
NOTE: Two stirrer control cables should be connected via the DistriBOX4.
NOTE: Stirrers should be connected in pairs: [Position 1+1B] or [Position 2+2B]. The single stirring connection is
not supported.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
Make sure the instrument is turned off while installing this accessory.
Assurez-vous que l’instrument est éteint lors de l’installation de cet
accessoire.
Figure 14 Connecting Stirrers (Two stirrer heads should be connected in pairs)

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1. Connect the power cable to the control unit.
Figure 15 Connecting the Power Cable
2. Connect the distriBOX4 to the socket for the stirrer control cable.
Figure 16 Connecting the distriBOX4
Connect to the Single Cell Holder
1. Connect two stirrer control cables to the 4-pin socket of the distriBOX4.
Figure 17 Connecting the two stirrer control cables

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2. Using the M3 wrench, remove the screw in the single cell holder and disassemble the holder.
Figure 18 Removing the screw in the single cell holder
3. Insert the stirrer head of the stirrer control cable into the single cell holder.
Figure 19 Inserting the stirrer head
4. Assemble the single cell holder with the stirrer head inserted, and tighten the screw using the M3
wrench.
Figure 20 Assembling the single cell holder
5. If it is required to connect the stirrer head to the reference holder, install the stirrer head at the
reference holder following the procedures of #2 to #4.

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6. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the control unit. When the stirrer speed is displayed, adjust the
desired stirrer speed by using the MINUS-key or PLUS-key.
Figure 21 Pressing the MINUS-key or PLUS-key
NOTE:
When you press the mode key, power adjustment mode is displayed. The power settings should be set to
P 25.
NOTE: The default power set is 50. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, you should set the power to 25.
Figure 22 Power set to 25
Connect to the Micro Cell Holder
1. Connect the two stirrer control cables to the 4-pin socket of the distriBOX4.
Figure 23 Connecting two stirrer control cables

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2. Loosen the top-to bottom adjustment knob by hand.
Figure 24 Loosening the top-to bottom adjustment knob
3. Using the M3 wrench, remove the screw in the micro cell holder and disassemble the holder.
Figure 25 Screwing in the micro cell holder
4. Insert the stirrer head of the stirrer control cable into the micro cell holder.
Figure 26 Inserting the stirrer head

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5. Tighten the screw using the M3 wrench and reassemble the Micro cell Holder to the base plate.
Be careful that the stirrer cable does not block the light beam path to the cell holder.
Figure 27 Tightening the screw
6. If it is required to connect the stirrer head to the reference holder, install the stirrer head at the
reference holder following the procedures of #2 to #5.
7. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the control unit. When the stirrer speed is displayed, adjust the
desired stirrer speed by using MINUS-key or PLUS-key.
Figure 28 Pressing MINUS-key or PLUS-key
NOTE:
When you press the mode key, power adjustment mode is displayed. The power settings should be set to
P 25.
NOTE: The default power set is 50. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, you shouldset the power to 25.
Figure 29 Power set to 25

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Connect to the Water Jacketed Single Cell Holder
1. Connect the two stirrer control cables to the 4-pin socket of the distriBOX4.
Figure 30 Connecting two stirrer control cables
2. Using the M3 wrench, remove the screw in the water jacketed single cell holder and
disassemble the holder.
Figure 31 Removing the screw
3. Insert the stirrer head of the stirrer control cable into the water jacketed single cell holder.
Figure 32 Inserting the stirrer head
4. Assemble the water jacketed single cell holder with the stirrer head inserted, and tighten the
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5. Install the stirrer at the reference holder in the same as from step 2 to step 4.
6. Using the screw driver, remove M3 Phillips round head screw with washer (M3*10L) and detach
the Stirrer cable fixing block from the front cover as marked with the red box in the picture
below. Take out the connecting port of the stirrer cable through the hole of the fixing block.
Figure 33 Detaching the Stirrer cable fixing block
7. After arranging the stirrer cable neatly, assemble the stirrer cable fixing block in the front cover
using screw driver. Be careful that the stirrer cable does not block the light beam path to the cell
holder.
Figure 34 Assembling the Stirrer cable fixing block
8. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the control unit. When the stirrer speed is displayed, adjust the
desired stirrer speed by using the MINUS-key or the PLUS-key.
Figure 35 Pressing the MINUS-key or PLUS-key

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NOTE:
When you press the mode key, power adjustment mode is displayed. The power settings should be set to
P 25.
NOTE: The default power set is 50. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, you should set the power to 25.
Figure 36 Power set to 25
Lambda 465 Installation
NOTE: The maximum ambient temperature is 50ºC in air and water immersed. The operation with over 50 ºC
temperature will damage the stirrer head.
NOTE: The Power Setting for setting the DistriBox4to 25. Whenever turning the main switch on or off, you
should set the power to 25. [The default power set is 50]
NOTE: Two Stirrer control cable should be connected via the DistriBOX4.
NOTE: Stirrers should be connected in pairs: [Position 1+1B] or [Position 2+2B]. The single stirring connection is
not supported.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
Make sure the instrument is turned off while installing this accessory.
Assurez-vous que l’instrument est éteint lors de l’installation de cet
accessoire.
Figure 37 Stirrers

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1. Connect the power cable with the control unit.
Figure 38 Connecting the power cable
2. Connect the distriBOX4 to the socket for the stirrer control cable.
Figure 39 Connecting the distriBOX4
Connect to the Single/Water Jacketed Single Cell Holder
1. Connect two stirrer control cables to the 4-pin socket of the distriBOX4.
Figure 40 Connecting the two stirrer control cables

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2. Using the M3 wrench, remove the screw in the single cell holder and disassemble the holder.
Figure 41 Removing the screw
3. Insert the stirrer head of the stirrer control cable into the single cell holder
Figure 42 Inserting the stirrer head
4. Assemble the single cell holder with the stirrer head inserted, and tighten the screw using the M3
wrench.
Figure 43 Assembling the single cell holder