Xylem photoLab 6600 UV-VIS User Manual

ba75848e01 08/2009photoLab®6600 UV-VISFunctional descriptionSpectrophotometer(identical to spectroFlex 6600)

Overview photoLab®6600 UV-VIS10ba75848e01 08/20091.3 DisplayDisplay elementsSymbols in thestatus line1 Status line (current state, date and time)2 Dis

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS100ba75848e01 08/20094.10.1 User defined timerIf you want to manually enter time intervals, use the User defined timer f

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation101ba75848e01 08/20091 Select the required method in the Concentration mode.Manual selection of the method (see section

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS102ba75848e01 08/20094.11 Memory4.11.1 OverviewConcentrationAbsorbance / % TransmissionMulti wavelengthsMeasuredvalue me

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation103ba75848e01 08/2009For each export procedure you can select the location where the PC-readable files (*.csv) should be

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS104ba75848e01 08/20094.11.2 Instructions on using USB memory devicesThe safety of data stored on USB memory devices depe

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation105ba75848e01 08/20094.11.3 Measurement datasetsElements of ameasurementdatasetA complete measurement dataset consists o

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS106ba75848e01 08/20094.11.5 Saving measurement datasets automaticallyFor the measuring modes, Concentration, Absorbance

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation107ba75848e01 08/20094.11.6 Displaying measurement data memoryDepending on the operating situation, you can recall the m

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS108ba75848e01 08/2009Each of these options indicates the contents of the measurement data memory as a list as follows.Op

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation109ba75848e01 08/20094.11.7 Filtering measurement datasetsThe functions to display, delete and download stored measureme

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Safety instructions11ba75848e01 08/20092 Safety instructionsThis operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follo

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS110ba75848e01 08/2009NoteAlternatively, you can hide measurement datasets that meet the specified filter criteria with t

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation111ba75848e01 08/20094.11.9 Erasing stored measurement datasetsIf you no longer need any stored measurement datasets, yo

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS112ba75848e01 08/20094.12 Copying filesIf you want to back up measurement data files outside the photometer, there are s

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation113ba75848e01 08/2009Example:Saving data from themeasured valuememory1 If necessary, set the filter criteria with [Setup

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS114ba75848e01 08/20094.12.2 Copying all measurement data files to a USB memory deviceEven if no PC is directly connected

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation115ba75848e01 08/20094.12.3 Copying files to a PCAfter saving measurement data in csv format you can copy them to a PC.M

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS116ba75848e01 08/20094.13 Transmitting data4.13.1 Printer and terminal programsUsable printers Data can be printed with

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation117ba75848e01 08/20094.13.3 Printing measurement datasetsThis section describes how to print measurement datasets of the

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS118ba75848e01 08/20094.13.4 Printing Kinetics recordsSample printoutStructure of thelines from left toright1st line:[Ins

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation119ba75848e01 08/20094.13.5 Printing spectraSample printoutStructure of thelines from left toright1st line:[Instrument t

Safety instructions photoLab®6600 UV-VIS12ba75848e01 08/20092.2 Authorized useThe authorized use of the photometer consists exclusively of the carryin

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS120ba75848e01 08/20094.14 Analytical quality assurance (AQA)4.14.1 General informationThe target of the analytical quali

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation121ba75848e01 08/20094.14.2 Photometer monitoring (AQA1)At least one set of test standards such as Spectroquant® PhotoCh

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS122ba75848e01 08/2009Activating AQA1 The AQA1 monitoring is activated in the Mode menu:Defining the AQA1IntervalThe AQA1

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation123ba75848e01 08/2009Configuring the lockof the photometerHere you configure whether or not the photometer will be locke

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS124ba75848e01 08/2009Carrying out theAQA1 check(example:PhotoCheck)The AQA1 check comprises the check with all test stan

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation125ba75848e01 08/2009Test record A test record is displayed after the check. It can be printed and stored as a file (in

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS126ba75848e01 08/20094.14.3 Total system monitoring (AQA2)For the total system monitoring, standard solutions with a def

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation127ba75848e01 08/2009General AQA2settingsNoteWhen the mode (Weeks or Measurements) is changed, all AQA2 intervals are re

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS128ba75848e01 08/2009Activating AQA2monitoring for amethodDefining the AQA2Interval, nominalvalue and toleranceThe AQA2

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation129ba75848e01 08/2009Carrying out theAQA2 check for amethodTest record A test record is displayed after the check. It ca

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Safety instructions13ba75848e01 08/20092.4 Handling of hazardous substancesWhen developing test sets, WTW carefully sees that the

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS130ba75848e01 08/20094.14.4 AQA3/MatrixCheckThe MatrixCheck is used to check if the photometric determination is disturb

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation131ba75848e01 08/2009Practicalinstructionsz After evaluating the measured value of the sample the photometersuggests for

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS132ba75848e01 08/2009Carrying out theMatrixCheckNoteThe following description shows the proceeding for the MatrixCheck b

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation133ba75848e01 08/20097 In theStandard ID entry field,select the simplified MatrixCheckwith the CombiCheck standardsoluti

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS134ba75848e01 08/2009The measurement display appears.12 Insert the cell with the respective sample.The sample is measure

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation135ba75848e01 08/2009Test record The result of the MatrixCheck is displayed in a test record. You can print thisrecord a

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS136ba75848e01 08/20094.15 User managementThe functions of the user management are only available for users of the user g

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation137ba75848e01 08/2009NoteYou can also switch off the user management and reactivate it as necessary. To do so, you need

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS138ba75848e01 08/2009Deactivating theuser managementfunctionNoteIf the user management is deactivated by a user of the A

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation139ba75848e01 08/2009Editing a useraccountWhen a user account is changed, the User group and Password can be changed.The

Safety instructions photoLab®6600 UV-VIS14ba75848e01 08/2009

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS140ba75848e01 08/2009Deleting a useraccount1 Select a user account.2 Delete the user account with [Delete].A security pr

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation141ba75848e01 08/20094.15.4 Login with active user managementTo be able to always assign measurement data to a user, the

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS142ba75848e01 08/2009The photometer is switched on.The Login dialog is displayed.1 Enter the user name (<A...9>) a

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation143ba75848e01 08/20094.15.5 Changing the passwordThe administrator sets up user accounts and assigns a password to eachu

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS144ba75848e01 08/20094.16 ResetYou can reset (initialize) the measurement settings or all settings. NoteThe Reset functi

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation145ba75848e01 08/20094.17 Photometer information ([Info])The following photometer information is displayed:z Photometer

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS146ba75848e01 08/20094.19 Software and methods updateThe software and method update is used to continuously update your

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation147ba75848e01 08/2009NoteMake sure the folder structure of the files is retained while the files are unpacked. If you us

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS148ba75848e01 08/20094.19.2 Update by means of a PCRequirements The following is required for the update:z A free USB co

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation149ba75848e01 08/20094.19.3 Software update "Chinese character set"If you want to display on your photometer t

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Commissioning15ba75848e01 08/20093 Commissioning3.1 Scope of deliveryz Spectrophotometer photoLab®6600 UV-VISz Power pack connect

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS150ba75848e01 08/2009

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Maintenance and cleaning151ba75848e01 08/20095 Maintenance and cleaning5.1 Exchanging the buffer batteriesCautionThere is a risk

Maintenance and cleaning photoLab®6600 UV-VIS152ba75848e01 08/20095.2 CleaningCautionThe housing components are made out of synthetic materials (ABS,

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS What to do if ...153ba75848e01 08/20096 What to do if ...6.1 Actions in the case of a broken cellWarningCells can contain dangero

What to do if ... photoLab®6600 UV-VIS154ba75848e01 08/20096.2 Error causes and remediesInstrument does notreact to keystrokeAcoustic signal onkeystro

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS What to do if ...155ba75848e01 08/2009Obviously incorrectmeasured valuesFluctuatingmeasured valuesSelf test failed.Connected prin

What to do if ... photoLab®6600 UV-VIS156ba75848e01 08/2009

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Technical data157ba75848e01 08/20097 Technical data7.1 Measurement characteristicsMeasuring principle Single-beam spectrophotomet

Technical data photoLab®6600 UV-VIS158ba75848e01 08/2009Cells to be used Round cells – Outer diameter: 16 mm– Inner diameter: 13.6 mm– Flat cell botto

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Technical data159ba75848e01 08/2009Measuring modes z Concentration– Measurement with permanently programmed methods, adapted to t

Commissioning photoLab®6600 UV-VIS16ba75848e01 08/20093.2.1 Inserting the buffer batteriesThe buffer batteries supply the integrated clock while the p

Technical data photoLab®6600 UV-VIS160ba75848e01 08/20097.2 Measured value documentation and quality assuranceMemory formeasured valuesMemory capacity

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Technical data161ba75848e01 08/20097.3 General meter dataDimensions 404 x 197 x 314 mm (width x height x depth)Weight approx. 4.5

Technical data photoLab®6600 UV-VIS162ba75848e01 08/2009CommunicationinterfacesRS232 1 x 9-pin D-subUSB – 1 x USB-A (for printer, USB memory devices,

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Accessories and options163ba75848e01 08/20098 Accessories and options8.1 AccessoriesCells for the WTWtest set programCase and cab

Accessories and options photoLab®6600 UV-VIS164ba75848e01 08/20098.2 Test equipmentTest equipmentNoteStandard solutions for the WTW test set program a

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Accessories and options165ba75848e01 08/20098.4 Connection cable:PC You can connect a PC to the photoLab®6600 UV-VIS in one of th

Accessories and options photoLab®6600 UV-VIS166ba75848e01 08/2009

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Appendix167ba75848e01 08/2009AppendixA.1 MenusA.1.1 MeasuringA.1.1.1 ConcentrationMeasuring (see section A.1.1)General settings a

Appendix photoLab®6600 UV-VIS168ba75848e01 08/2009Concentration– [Setup]– Edit method–[Next]–[Next] measure value pairs (Target value, Absorbance)–[Ne

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Appendix169ba75848e01 08/2009A.1.1.2 Absorbance / % TransmissionA.1.1.3 Multi wavelengthsAbsorbance / % Transmission– [Setup]– AQ

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Commissioning17ba75848e01 08/20093.2.2 Connecting the power supplyThe power is supplied with the aid of the enclosed plug-in powe

Appendix photoLab®6600 UV-VIS170ba75848e01 08/2009A.1.1.4 SpectrumSpectrum– [Setup]– Wavelength start– Wavelength stop– Mode– Absorbance–Transmission–

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Appendix171ba75848e01 08/2009A.1.1.5 KineticsA.1.2 General settings and functionsKinetics–[Setup]– New profile– Edit profile–Scal

Appendix photoLab®6600 UV-VIS172ba75848e01 08/2009A.1.2.1 General setup[General setup]– Language– Date/Time–Date–Time– Display settings– Contrast [%]–

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Appendix173ba75848e01 08/2009[General setup]– Software/methods update– USB memory–PC– Cancel– Reset– Reset configuration– Deliver

Appendix photoLab®6600 UV-VIS174ba75848e01 08/2009A.1.2.2 AQA[AQA]–AQA1 setup– Mode– AQA1 inactive–Weeks– Interval– Lock instrument (No/Yes)– Configur

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Appendix175ba75848e01 08/2009A.2 GlossaryAbsorbance Logarithmic dimension for the absorption of the sample;negative decadal logar

Appendix photoLab®6600 UV-VIS176ba75848e01 08/2009Correlation coefficient Specifies the extent of the linear relationship of value pairs whendetermini

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Appendix177ba75848e01 08/2009A.3 List of trademarksTest sample Designation of the test sample ready to be measured. Normally, a t

Appendix photoLab®6600 UV-VIS178ba75848e01 08/2009

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS179ba75848e01 08/20093.1 IndexAAbsorbance / % Transmission, measuring ...69Accessorie

Commissioning photoLab®6600 UV-VIS18ba75848e01 08/20093.2.3 Switching on the photometer for the first timeDuring the initial commissioning, the photom

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS180ba75848e01 08/2009Menus ... 1

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS181ba75848e01 08/2009UUpdate ...

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS182ba75848e01 08/2009

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photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Commissioning19ba75848e01 08/20093.2.5 Setting the date and timeDuring the initial commissioning, the instrument automatically gu

photoLab®6600 UV-VISba75848e01 08/2009Accuracy when going topressThe use of advanced technology and the high quality standard of our instruments are t

Commissioning photoLab®6600 UV-VIS20ba75848e01 08/20093.3 Connecting optional accessories3.3.1 Communication interfacesConnectionsYou can connect the

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Commissioning21ba75848e01 08/20093.3.2 PC/printerPC and printer can be connected to the photometer as follows:NoteSuitable are al

Commissioning photoLab®6600 UV-VIS22ba75848e01 08/2009Operation at RS232 Connect the RS232 interface to the devices as follows:z PC: with a commercial

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Commissioning23ba75848e01 08/2009The USB-PC keyboard is connected to the USB-A interface.3.3.5 Barcode readerThe barcode reader e

Commissioning photoLab®6600 UV-VIS24ba75848e01 08/2009NoteThe spectrophotometer consumes electricity even while it is in standby mode.We recommend to

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation25ba75848e01 08/20094 Operation4.1 Switching on or off the photometerSwitching onStarting theSelf test1 Switch the photo

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS26ba75848e01 08/2009Self test During the self-test, all cells must be removed and the cell shaft cover closed.NoteThe re

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation27ba75848e01 08/2009AutoCheck With the AutoCheck function the photometer checks and calibrates the optical measuring uni

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS28ba75848e01 08/20094.2 General operating principles4.2.1 Navigating with function keys and menusBild 4-1 Example of nav

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation29ba75848e01 08/2009Use of the functionkeysThe function keys F1 to F4 are below the display. Their functions change depe

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Contents3ba75848e01 08/2009photoLab®6600 UV-VIS - Contents1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS30ba75848e01 08/20094.2.2 Display of navigation paths in short formIn this operating manual, the introductory navigation

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation31ba75848e01 08/2009NoteThe complete menu tree is given in the appendix of this operating manual.4.2.3 Entry of numerals

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS32ba75848e01 08/2009NoteDuring mere number entries (such as entering a wavelength), the keys of the alphanumeric keypad

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation33ba75848e01 08/20094.2.4 Detailed operating example: Changing the language1 Call up the main menu with the <HOME>

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS34ba75848e01 08/20094.3 Photometer settings and system administrationThe general photometer settings are done in the <

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation35ba75848e01 08/20094.3.2 Date/TimeThe date format is set automatically with the language setting. According to the loca

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS36ba75848e01 08/20094.3.3 Display settingsHere you can adjust the display contrast to the lighting conditions.1 Select a

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation37ba75848e01 08/20094.4 Zero adjustmentA valid zero adjustment is required for the calculation of measured values in the

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS38ba75848e01 08/2009NoteOrdering information is given in chapter 8 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS. The cells listed in the chap

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation39ba75848e01 08/2009Rectangular cell:Open the inner turn-up lid.Insert the rectangular cell vertically so it touches the

Contents photoLab®6600 UV-VIS4ba75848e01 08/20094.4 Zero adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374.5 Measuring in

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS40ba75848e01 08/2009Validity of the zeroadjustmentThe data of the zero adjustment is stored in the photometer separately

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation41ba75848e01 08/20094.5 Measuring in Concentration mode4.5.1 Measuring cell tests with barcodeDisplay if the value is no

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS42ba75848e01 08/20094.5.2 Measuring reagent tests with AutoSelectorThe method is selected by inserting the AutoSelector.

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation43ba75848e01 08/2009Display if the measured value is not within the measuring range (see section 4.5.4).3 Open the inner

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS44ba75848e01 08/20094.5.3 Measuring reagent-free tests and user-defined methodsUser-defined methods and reagent-free met

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation45ba75848e01 08/2009Display if the measured value is not within the measuring range (see section 4.5.4).Rectangular cell

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS46ba75848e01 08/20094.5.4 Exceeding the upper or lower limits of the measuring rangeMeasured value display if the measur

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation47ba75848e01 08/20094.5.5 Selecting a method manuallySelecting themethod last usedSelecting a methodfrom the Method list

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS48ba75848e01 08/2009Search functionNoteNote the case sensitivity when searching. It is not required or possible to enter

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation49ba75848e01 08/2009Overview of thesettingsMenu item ExplanationDilution Here you can set the dilution prior to measurin

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Contents5ba75848e01 08/20094.10.2 Analysis timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1004.11 Memory . . . . . .

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS50ba75848e01 08/20094.5.7 Measuring diluted samplesIf the concentration of a sample exceeds the measuring range of a met

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation51ba75848e01 08/2009The entered value for the dilution factor is valid for the selected method only. The dilution factor

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS52ba75848e01 08/20094.5.8 Sample blank valueBy measuring and using a sample blank value, measurement errors due to color

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation53ba75848e01 08/2009The photometer is ready to measure.1 Open the setting menu with [Setup]. 2 Select and confirm Sample

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS54ba75848e01 08/20094.5.9 Reagent blank valueThe evaluation of the photometric measurement always refers to the comparis

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation55ba75848e01 08/2009User-definedmethodsFor user-defined methods, you can activate the reagent blank value function as fo

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS56ba75848e01 08/2009Measuring thereagent blank valueInserting a cell with barcode starts a measurement.If a cell without

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation57ba75848e01 08/20093 Insert the cell with the blank sample.The first single measurement for the reagent blank value tak

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS58ba75848e01 08/20094.5.10 Automatic Turbidity correctionThe Turbidity correction function activates the automatic recog

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation59ba75848e01 08/2009Line types The dependency between the nominal value and absorbance is often linear in a wide range a

Contents photoLab®6600 UV-VIS6ba75848e01 08/20095 Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1515.1 Exchanging the buffer ba

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS60ba75848e01 08/2009Determining thecalibration functionYou have the following options to create a method:z Measure and s

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation61ba75848e01 08/2009If the exact value for a0 is not known at the time the formula is entered, it is sufficient to enter

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS62ba75848e01 08/2009Further method data* necessary inputs** default: mg/lInput field Possible entriesNumber* 1001 ... 11

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation63ba75848e01 08/2009How to programuser-definedmethodsNoteDuring the following proceeding, you can return to the previous

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS64ba75848e01 08/2009Variant 1:Measure standardsolutions1 Select and confirm Measure standard solutions.2 Enter and confi

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation65ba75848e01 08/2009NoteIf the zero standard concentration (reagent blank value E0) is not measured and stored, the phot

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS66ba75848e01 08/2009Variant 2:Enter value pairsUnlike variant 1, the fields of the Absorbance column are filled out manu

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation67ba75848e01 08/2009Variant 3:Enter formulaNoteEntering the formula is especially simple if you measure with a commercia

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS68ba75848e01 08/20094.5.12 The IQ LabLink procedureThe IQ-LabLink procedure enables the secure data exchange between the

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation69ba75848e01 08/20094.6 Measuring the Absorbance / % Transmission4.6.1 General informationThe absorbance or transmission

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Overview7ba75848e01 08/20091 Overview1.1 Overview of the instrumentFront of theinstrumentSocket field on therear panelNoteAll con

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS70ba75848e01 08/2009Rectangular cell:Open the inner turn-up lid.Insert the rectangular cell vertically so it touches the

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation71ba75848e01 08/20094.6.3 Measuring against the Reference absorbanceEach time the photometer is switched on, the absorba

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS72ba75848e01 08/20092 Insert the cell with the reference sample.The first single measurement for the Reference absorbanc

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation73ba75848e01 08/20094.7 Multi wavelengths methods4.7.1 Basic information on Multi wavelengths measurementsThe multi wave

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS74ba75848e01 08/20094.7.2 Programming / modifying Multi wavelengths methodsNoteFor multi wavelength methods, the method

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation75ba75848e01 08/20093 Page 2 of 6:Add another wavelength with [Add].Delete the last wavelength with [Delete].4 Using [Ne

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS76ba75848e01 08/200910 Page 6 of 6: The basic equation is displayed (for more information on the basic equation see sect

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation77ba75848e01 08/20094.7.3 Selecting a Multi wavelengths methodTo select a method for Multi wavelengths measurements, pro

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS78ba75848e01 08/20094.7.4 Carrying out Multi wavelengths measurements1 Select the required method with [Method list] (se

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation79ba75848e01 08/2009Rectangular cell:Open the inner turn-up lid.Insert the rectangular cell vertically so it touches the

Overview photoLab®6600 UV-VIS8ba75848e01 08/20091.2 KeypadOverviewKey functions The keys on the right side of the keypad have the following functions:

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS80ba75848e01 08/20094.8 Spectrum4.8.1 General informationWith the Spectrum function, the absorbance or Transmission in d

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation81ba75848e01 08/20094.8.2 Recording the SpectrumA message containing operating instructions is displayed.1 Open the sett

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS82ba75848e01 08/2009Recording the baseline:4 Press the <ZERO·BLANK> key.The photometer records the baseline.5 Wait

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation83ba75848e01 08/2009Rectangular cell:Open the inner turn-up lid.Insert the rectangular cell vertically so it touches the

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS84ba75848e01 08/20094.8.3 Loading/editing a spectrumA spectrum can be edited immediately after measurement. Stored spect

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation85ba75848e01 08/2009Zoom1 Press [Zoom].The zoom window appears. The bottom left corner of the zoom window is marked by a

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS86ba75848e01 08/2009Edit Open the selection of mathematical functions with [Edit]:z Extreme values (zoomed area)Highligh

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation87ba75848e01 08/20094.8.4 Saving / exporting a spectrumThe saving of a spectrum saves both the edited and the original s

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS88ba75848e01 08/20094.9 KineticsThe Kinetics function enables the temporal tracing of the absorbance or transmission of

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation89ba75848e01 08/2009* necessary inputs** default: AutoScaling: Auto** During measurement, the instrument adjusts the axi

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Overview9ba75848e01 08/2009Function keys The function keys F1 to F4 have different functions depending on the operating situation

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS90ba75848e01 08/2009Creating/editing aprofileNoteThe Catalytic activity function is only available if the Absorbance mod

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation91ba75848e01 08/20094.9.2 Loading a profile for kinetic recordingTo load a profile for kinetic recording, proceed as fol

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS92ba75848e01 08/20094.9.3 Recording the KineticsNoteDuring the recording, the photometer cannot carry out any regular se

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation93ba75848e01 08/2009Rectangular cell:Open the inner turn-up lid.Insert the rectangular cell vertically so it touches the

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS94ba75848e01 08/20094 After the specified Duration has expired, the cursor appears.You have the following options:- You

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation95ba75848e01 08/20094.9.4 Saving / exporting a kinetic recordSavingExport to a PC Export a stored kinetic record to a PC

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS96ba75848e01 08/20094.9.5 Loading a kinetic recordYou can load and view stored kinetic records.Loading a storedKinetics

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation97ba75848e01 08/20094.9.6 Editing a kinetic recordThe following functions are available for kinetic records:z Moving alo

Operation photoLab®6600 UV-VIS98ba75848e01 08/2009NoteThe Slope function is only available if the kinetic recording was done in the Absorbance mode.Th

photoLab®6600 UV-VIS Operation99ba75848e01 08/20094.10 TimerYou can use the timers to remind you by an acoustic signal of a time interval that has exp