Jenway 6715 - Manual (Page 40)

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2.2.7 PoWer on AnD SelF-teStS
note: For the Model 6700 allow 30 minutes warm up prior to use.
For all models the LCD display may take up to 10 minutes to reach full brightness.
Connect the mains supply cable to the rear panel mains input socket and plug the other end into a
suitable mains supply socket.
Lift the sample chamber lid on the instrument and ensure that there is no sample or other item present
in the sample holder, close the lid.
Switch on the supply socket, then the instrument, using the Power switch located on the rear panel.
The instrument will then perform the power on self-test protocol. The power on and self-test screens
will be shown:
System test… Checks internal connections / Checks internal and external memory status
Accessory test… Checks for fitted ‘active’ accessories / Verifies communication and
response
Dark test… Checks detector and light seal on sample chamber
Wavelength calibration… Performs a wavelength calibration
followed by the Main Menu Screen:
This screen gives you access to the five operating modes that can be used directly for making
measurements without logging in. It should be noted that if the user is not logged in results can
only be viewed and printed but not stored. In addition, methods cannot be created or retrieved.