Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit User manual

Nicolet FTIR Spectrometers
Nicolet Summit
User Guide
269-334400 Revision E December 2019

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Chapter 1 Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Conventions Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ordering Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2 Get Started with Your Nicolet Summit Spectrometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpack and Get Started with the Spectrometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Back up and Recover Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install a Sampling Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Understand the Spectrometer LightBar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
View Your Data with the OMNIC Anywhere App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 3 Options and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Sampling Accessories for the Summit Spectrometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Install and Maintain a Purge Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Maintenance Schedule for the Summit Spectrometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Align the Spectrometer Optics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Calibrate the Laser Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Clean the Spectrometer and Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Replace the Desiccant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Replace the Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Install the Touchscreen Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Replace the Sample Compartment Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Contents

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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.
Conventions Used
Safety precautions and other important information use the following format:
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.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION 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.
Tip Provides information that can make a task easier.

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Ordering Parts
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Ordering Parts
To o rd e r p a r t s , 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
If you have problems with your system, call Technical Support.

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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.
Contents
•Before Your Summit Spectrometer Arrives
•Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer
•Unpack and Get Started with the Spectrometer
•Back up and Recover Your Data
•Connect an External Monitor
•Install a Sampling Accessory
•Understand the Spectrometer LightBar
•View Your Data with the OMNIC Anywhere App

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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
installed on your Summit spectrometer.
Contents
• Unpacking the Spectrometer
• Preparing the Workspace
Unpacking the Spectrometer
Before you open the box, there are two important steps to take as soon as the instrument
arrives:
• Check the exterior of the shipping box for damage
If you notice any signs of damage, contact us or your local distributor for instructions.
• Allow 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 to 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.

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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 button, and cables.
• Summit instrument weight: 10.9 kg (24 lbs)
• Summit instrument weight with touchscreen option: 12.6 Kg (27.8 lbs)
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
– 34 cm x 24 cm x 32 cm; (13.3 in. x 9.6 in. x 12.7 in.)
• Dimensions with touch screen display option (W x H x D):
– 53 cm x 43 cm x 32 cm; (20.8 in. x 17.0 in. x 12.7 in.)
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:
• Maintain the instrument’s desiccant, including while the instrument is in storage.
• Avoid rapid changes in temperature.
– Keep the instrument away from sources of cool or hot air, such as near heating and air
conditioning vents or large windows.
If your spectrometer will be kept in an especially humid environment, consider installing a
purge gas kit.

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Electrical Requirements
Power supplied to the spectrometer must be from dedicated, uninterrupted sources and free
from the following issues:
• Voltage dropouts
• Transient spikes
•Frequencyshifts
• Other 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 1.6 A Max
Input Voltage 100–240 VAC
Line Frequency 47–63
Line Disturbances Sags, surges, or other line disturbances must not exceed 10% of
input voltage
Noise Less than 2 V (common mode)
Less than 20 V (normal mode)