Metrohm NIRS XDS RapidLiquid 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 .............................................................. 8
3 XDS Instrument Connection ........................................................................................... 9
3.1 Network Connection, connected to an active network port as shown .......... 9
3.2 Direct Connection, in a free-standing manner with no network connection
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3.3 Overview of XDS Instrument Communication ............................................. 10
3.4 Flowchart Diagram of XDS Communication Protocol .................................. 11
3.4.1 Network Evolution Issues ...................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Quick Glossary of Terms: ....................................................................................... 12
3.5 Connection in Vision ................................................................................... 13
3.6 Troubleshooting Connection Problems ....................................................... 14
3.6.1 Network Troubleshooting Overview ...................................................................... 15
3.6.2 Direct Connection Troubleshooting Overview ........................................................ 19
4 Assembly of the Instrument ......................................................................................... 20
5 Rapid Liquid Module .................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Wavelength Calibration of the Rapid Liquid Analyzer ................................. 25
5.2 Blank Correction ......................................................................................... 25
5.3 Cuvette Types ............................................................................................. 26
5.4 Flow-Through Fittings ................................................................................ 26
5.5 Cuvette Lifting Handle ................................................................................ 27
5.6 Cuvette Spacers .......................................................................................... 27
5.7 Temperature Control Information ............................................................... 27
5.8 Instructions for closing the sample drawer using Vision ............................. 28
5.9 Liquid Sampling Considerations .................................................................. 28
6 Vision Software: Connection to the Instrument ............................................................ 30
7 Instrument Diagnostics................................................................................................. 35
7.1 Setup Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 35
7.1.1 Instrument Identification ....................................................................................... 36
7.1.2 Wavelength Linearization ...................................................................................... 36
7.1.3 Blank Correction ................................................................................................... 38
7.1.4 Instrument Calibration .......................................................................................... 39
7.1.5 IPV Setup (Instrument Performance Verification) ................................................... 44
7.2 Evaluation Diagnostics ................................................................................ 46
7.2.1 Wavelength Certification ...................................................................................... 46