PerkinElmer Polarizer Holder User manual

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PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Avenue,
Shelton, CT 06484-4794, U.S.A
Produced in the USA.
FL 6500/8500 Manual Polazier 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 anisotropy sample
• Suitable size for the standard cells
• Measure for UV to VIS wavelength range (250 – 900 nm)
Figure 1 FL 6500/8500 Manual Polarizer Holder [P/N:N4201023]

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Dimensions and Specifications
Physical Characteristic Specification
Dimensions (mm) 130 x 99 x 267 (WHD)
Weight (Kg) 0.98
Configuration of the Manual Polarizer Holder
Figure 2Manual Polarizer Holder Configuration
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.
Figure 3 Loosening the Accessory Fixing Bolt

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4. Pull out the cell holder by hand.
Figure 4 Pulling Out the Cell Holder
5. After checking the pogo pin position of the sample compartment, attach the Manual Polarizer
Holder to the pogo pin.
Figure 5 Attaching the Accessory
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 cell into the sample holder.
6. Rotate and set each excitation and emission polarizer filter direction before starting measurement.
(90 or 270 degree=Horizontal direction, 0 or 180 degree=Vertical direction)

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NOTE:
The adjustment of the angle is based on the white line of the mount when viewing the accessory
from above.
7. Input the sample name and select OK.
8. Confirm the spectrum and results. Save or print the data.

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