Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit User manual

Nicolet Summit
FTIRSpectrometer
USER GUIDE
269-345500 B Revision A October 2020
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Contents
Welcome 1
Conventions Used 2
Ordering Parts 3
Contacting Us 3
Get Started with Your Nicolet Summit Spectrometer 5
Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives 6
Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer 9
Unpack and Get Started with the Spectrometer 15
Install a Sampling Accessory 19
Understand the Spectrometer LightBar 25
View Your Data with the OMNIC Anywhere App 28
Options and Accessories 29
Sampling Accessories for the Summit Spectrometer 30
Install and Maintain a Purge Kit 33
Maintenance 41
Maintenance Schedule for the Summit Spectrometer 42
Align the Spectrometer Optics 45
Calibrate the Laser Frequency 46
Clean the Spectrometer 47
Replace the Desiccant 48
Replace the Source 53
Replace the Sample Compartment Windows 57

Welcome
The Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer lets you perform
chemical analyses of sample materials by collecting data in the mid-IR spectral range using a variety of
accessories. The system has integrated verification features, a powerful software suite, and many other
features that make data collection easy. You can install optional hardware and perform several service
and maintenance procedures yourself. This document, or other provided documentation, contains the
information you need.
Be sure to read the safety guide that came with the system before operating the instrument.
Note We recommend that you maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge your instrument at all
times. Equipment damage due to failure to maintain seal and desiccation and/or purge is not covered
by the warranty. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact us.
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Welcome
Conventions Used
Safety precautions and other important information use the following format:
DANGER
Avoid hazard. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Avoid hazard. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Avoid hazard. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Follow instructions with this label to avoid damaging the system hardware or losing data.
Note Contains helpful supplementary information.
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Ordering Parts
To order parts, contact us.
If you need to send the instrument or an accessory to us for repair, call or e-mail us first for any shipping
requirements or other instructions.
Contacting Us
For Technical Support, please contact: www.thermofisher.com
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Get Started with Your Nicolet
Summit Spectrometer
To get started with your new Nicolet Summit Spectrometer, review the site and safety requirements
before the instrument arrives, unpack and setup the instrument, and connect any additional accessories.
Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives 6
Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer 9
Unpack and Get Started with the Spectrometer 15
Install a Sampling Accessory 19
Understand the Spectrometer LightBar 25
View Your Data with the OMNIC Anywhere App 28
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Get Started with Your Nicolet Summit Spectrometer
Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives
Prepare a suitable workspace for your spectrometer before it arrives to ensure the most accurate data
and the best long-term performance.
This article explains what to do when your spectrometer arrives and introduces environmental and
electrical factors that can influence your spectrometer’s performance. For a more comprehensive
explanation of these requirements, see the Site and Safety Information for the spectrometer.
Unpacking the Spectrometer
Before you open the box, there are two important steps to take as soon as the instrument arrives:
lCheck the exterior of the shipping box for damage
If you notice any signs of damage, contact us or your local distributor for instructions.
lAllow the spectrometer to come to room temperature
Inside the shipping box, the spectrometer is sealed in a plastic bag to keep it dry. You must allow 24
hours for the spectrometer to reach room temperature before you open the bag. If you open the
bag before the spectrometer is warmed up, condensation could form that could damage internal
optical components and cause permanent damage.
The warranty will not cover damage due to improper moving techniques or removing the sealed plastic
bag before the instrument has come to room temperature.
Preparing the Workspace
Before your instrument arrives, make sure your workspace will be able to properly support the
spectrometer. In addition to allowing enough room for the spectrometer, consider several environmental
and electrical requirements.
Spectrometer Dimensions
The Summit spectrometer requires a fairly small space, but make sure you also leave room around the
instrument so that heat can dissipate from the vents and so that you can easily access the instrument’s
ports, power switch, and cables.
lSummit instrument weight: 9.6 Kg (21 lbs)
lDimensions (W x H x D): 34 cm x 24 cm x 32 cm; (13.3 in. x 9.6 in. x 12.7 in.)
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Environmental Factors
The Summit spectrometer is a robust instrument designed to be used in many environments. However,
for best performance, keep it in a relatively dust-free and low-humidity environment. The spectrometer
operates reliably at temperatures between 15 and 35 °C, but for optimal performance should be kept
between 20 and 22 °C.
Humidity can cause condensation to form inside the instrument, which could damage internal
components. A few precautions can typically protect your instrument from humidity:
lMaintain the instrument’s desiccant, including while the instrument is in storage.
lAvoid rapid changes in temperature.
nKeep the instrument away from sources of cool or hot air, such as near heating and air con-
ditioning vents or large windows.
If your spectrometer will be kept in an especially humid environment, consider installing a purge gas kit.
Electrical Requirements
Power supplied to the spectrometer must be from dedicated, uninterrupted sources and free from the
following issues:
lVoltage dropouts
lTransient spikes
lFrequency shifts
lOther line disturbances
If you suspect problems with your power, we recommend a power quality audit. Contact us or your local
electrical authority for more information.
Electrical Service Specifications
The following table lists specifications for electrical service. Contact our service representative in your
area if you have questions about the requirements.
Requirements Specification
Input Current 1.5 A Max
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