Metrohm NIRS XDS Transmission OptiProbe Analyzer - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
2 Site Readiness ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Temperature and Humidity ........................................................................... 7
2.2 General Environment .................................................................................... 7
2.3 Electrical Power ............................................................................................ 7
2.4 Vibration ....................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Instrument Communication .......................................................................... 7
2.6 Instrument Dimensions and Weight XDS™ OptiProbe Analyzer dimensions
are: 8
3 Instrument Connection ................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Network Connection ..................................................................................... 9
3.2 Direction Connection .................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Overview of XDS Instrument Communication ........................................................ 10
3.2.2 Flowchart Diagram of XDS communication protocol ............................................. 11
3.2.3 Microsoft Windows Firewalls ................................................................................ 11
3.2.4 Network Evolution Issues ...................................................................................... 12
3.2.5 Quick Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................ 12
3.2.6 Connection in Vision ............................................................................................. 13
3.2.7 Troubleshooting Connection Problems .................................................................. 14
3.2.8 Network Troubleshooting Overview ...................................................................... 15
3.2.9 Direct Connection Troubleshooting Overview ........................................................ 19
4 Assembly of the Instrument ......................................................................................... 20
5 OptiProbe Transmission Analyzer ................................................................................. 25
5.1 Transmission Pair Configuration ................................................................. 26
5.2 Vial Heater Module ..................................................................................... 27
5.3 Liquid Sampling Considerations .................................................................. 29
5.4 Probe Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................... 30
5.5 Selection of Probe Type in Vision Data Collection Method ......................... 31
6 Vision Software: Connection to the Instrument ............................................................ 32
7 Instrument Diagnostics................................................................................................. 37
7.1 Setup Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 37
7.1.1 Wavelength Linearization ...................................................................................... 38
7.1.2 Instrument Calibration .......................................................................................... 41
7.1.3 Wavelength Linearization – Final Probe Position .................................................... 50
7.2 Evaluation Diagnostics ................................................................................ 51
7.2.1 Performance Test .................................................................................................. 51
7.2.2 Wavelength Certification ...................................................................................... 54
7.2.3 Photometric Test .................................................................................................. 57
7.2.4 Gain Test .............................................................................................................. 62
7.2.5 Low Flux Test ........................................................................................................ 63
8 Instrument Maintenance .............................................................................................. 65