Varian Cary 50 User manual

Cary 50

Operation manual

Installation Category I

Pollution Degree 2

Safety Class 3 (EN61010-1)

Publication No. 85 101596 00

October 1997

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Varian offices

Varian has offices in most countries. The major offices for optical spectroscopy products are listed below:

Varian Australia Pty Ltd (Manufacturing site) 679 Springvale Road

Mulgrave, Victoria 3170 Australia

International telephone: + 61 3 9560 7133 International fax: + 61 3 9560 7950

Varian Instruments

505 Julie Rivers Road, suite 150 Sugar Land Texas 77478 Telephone: [phone]

International telephone: + 1 713 240 7330 International fax: + 1 713 240 6752

Varian International A.G.

Kollerstrasse 38

CH-6300 Zug

Switzerland

International telephone: + 41 41 749 88 44

International fax: + 41 41 740 3340

Internet

The Varian Internet home page can be found at:

http://www.varian.com

Varian Australia Pty Ltd is the owner of copyright on this document and any associated software. Under law, the written permission of Varian Australia Pty Ltd must be obtained before either the documentation or the software is copied, reproduced, translated or converted to electronic or other machine-readable form, in whole, or in part.

First published October 1997 in Australia. Comments about this manual should be directed to the Marketing Communications Manager, Varian Australia at the address above or email [e-mail].

Varian Australia is ISO9001 certified.

© 1997 Varian Australia Pty Ltd (A.C.N. 004 559 540) All rights reserved

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Declaration of Conformity

We hereby Declare that the equipment listed below complies with the requirements of:-

The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (93/68/EEC) The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC)

Applicable Standards

LVD	BS EN 61010-1:1993
EMC	BS EN55011:1991	BS EN 50081-1:1992	BS EN 50082-1:1992
	IEC 801-2:1991	IEC 801-3:1984	IEC 801-4:1988

Equipment Model Number	Cary 50 Series
Responsible Person in the EU.
Print Name: W. David Lowe	Company Name	Varian Ltd
	Address	28 Manor Road
Signed:		Walton-on-Thames
Position: Managing Director		Surrey KT12 2QF UK
Date: 25-08-97	Telephone	(1932) 898 000
	Facsimile	(1932) 228 769
	Manufacturer
Print Name: Gregory Davis	Company Name	Varian Australia Pty Ltd
	Address	679 Springvale Road
Signed:		Mulgrave VIC 3170
Position: Managing Director		AUSTRALIA
Date: 25-08-97	Telephone	[phone]
	Facsimile	[phone]

Publication number 85 101595 00 08/97

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Contents

Safety practices and hazards			(vii)
1	Introduction		1-1
1.1	Installation requirements		1-1
1.2	Cary documentation		1-1
1.3	Specifications		1-2
	1.3.1	Environmental	1-2
	1.3.2	Personal computer	1-3
	1.3.3	Connections	1-3
	1.3.4	Weights and dimensions	1-3
2	Installation		2-1
2.1	Sample holders		2-2
	2.1.1	Single Cell Holder	2-2
	2.1.2	Other sample holders	2-5
3	Maintenance		3-1
3.1	Cleaning		3-1
3.2	Lamp module		3-2
	3.2.1	Lamp module replacement	3-2
	3.2.2 Aligning the source mirror		3-3
4	Troubleshooting		4-1
4.1	LED power indication		4-1
4.2	Hard disk power supply connection		4-1
4.3	Input/Output hardware conflict		4-2
4.4	Interrupt hardware conflict		4-3

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4.5	No free Interrupt request	4-4
4.6	Instrument offline	4-5
4.7	Instrument performance testing	4-6
5	Spare parts	1
5.1	Panels and covers	1
5.2	Sample holders	1
5.3	Miscellaneous	2

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Safety practices and hazards

Your Varian Cary instrument and accessories have been carefully designed so that when used properly you have an accurate, fast, flexible and safe analytical system.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Information on safety practices appears throughout the documentation (both hard copy and on-line) provided with your instrument and accessories. Before using the instrument or accessories, you must thoroughly read these safety practices.

Observe all relevant safety practices at all times.

Lamp module

The lamp is enclosed in a self-contained module. This module contains components operating at high voltages. To avoid electric shock, NEVER disassemble the module.

When operating, the lamp module emits high intensity light which can cause serious damage to eyes. To avoid eye damage, never operate the lamp outside the instrument.

Electrical hazards

The Cary 50 is powered by the personal computer (PC) controlling the instrument. The safe operation of the instrument depends on the integrity of the switching power supply of the PC. Your PC must comply with IEC 60950.

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Panels, covers and modules

The only module you are permitted to remove is the lamp module (on the underside of the instrument). The screws you need to undo to remove this module are indicated by white circles.

The only panel you are permitted to remove is the snap out panel covering the lamp mirror adjustment screws on the front of the instrument.

Any other panels or covers which are retained by screws on the spectrophotometer and accessories may be opened ONLY by Varian-trained, Varian-qualified, or Varian-approved service engineers. Consult the manuals or product labels supplied with your PC, monitor and printer/plotter to determine which parts are operator-accessible.

Operators and other unauthorized personnel are permitted access

ONLY to the lamp module and the sample compartment of the

Cary. ALWAYS switch off the PC before changing a lamp.

Note that the safety classification is given as Class 3 (EN 61010-1).

Other precautions

Do not block any ventilation grills present on the PC. Consult the manuals supplied with your PC, monitor and printer/plotter for their specific ventilation requirements.

Use of the Cary system and accessories may involve materials, solvents and solutions which are flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise hazardous.

Careless, improper, or unskilled use of such materials, solvents and solutions can create explosion hazards, fire hazards, toxicity and other hazards which can result in death, serious personal injury, and damage to equipment and property.

ALWAYS ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use, handling and disposal of such materials are strictly observed. These safety practices should include the wearing of appropriate safety clothing and safety glasses.

Warnings and Cautions

Other specific warnings and cautions appear in this manual and in the on-line help where appropriate, and will detail the specific hazard, describe how to avoid it, and specify the possible consequences of not heeding the warning or caution.

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Warning

A ‘Warning’ message appears in the manual when failure to observe instructions or precautions could result in death or injury. Symbols depicting the nature of the specific hazard are also placed alongside warnings.

Caution

A ‘Caution’ message is used when failure to observe instructions could result in damage to equipment (Varian supplied and/or associated equipment).

A ‘Note’ is used to give advice or information.

Read all warnings and cautions carefully and observe them at all times.

A triangular symbol indicates a warning. The meanings of the symbols that may appear alongside warnings in the documentation are as follows:

Electrical shock

Eye hazard

Noxious gases

Fire hazard

Broken glass

Corrosive liquids

Heavy weight	Heavy weight
(danger to feet)	(danger to hands)

The following symbol may be used on warning labels attached to the instrument. When you see this symbol you must refer to the relevant operation or service manual for the correct procedure referred to by that warning label.

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Power indicator

The green indicator lamp on the front of the Cary 50 indicates the instrument is powered up (i.e. the PC is switched on) and is in normal/standby condition. When the indicator lamp is flashing this indicates the instrument is busy.

Information symbols

The following symbols appear on the Cary 50 to provide you with additional information:

Attached to the rear of the product, and indicates that the product complies with the requirements of one or more EU Directives

Attached to the rear of the product, and indicates that the product has been certified (evaluated) to CSA 1010.1 and UL 3101-1.

Indicates high voltage Xenon flash lamp present

Xe

Indicates viewing hole to check the operation of the Xenon flash lamp

Federal Communications Commission advisory

The following is a Federal Communications Commission advisory:

Caution

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and operated in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his or her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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CE Compliant Products

Cary instruments have been designed to comply with the requirements of the Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive and the Low Voltage (electrical safety) Directive (commonly referred to as the LVD) of the European Union.

Varian has confirmed that each product complies with the relevant Directives by testing a prototype against the prescribed EN (European Norm) standards.

Proof that a product complies with the Directives is indicated by:-

the CE Marking appearing on the rear of the product

the documentation package that accompanies the product containing a copy of the Declaration of Conformity. This Declaration is the legal declaration by Varian that the product complies with the Directives, and also shows the EN standards to which the product was tested to demonstrate compliance.

It is also signed by Varian's Authorized Representative in the EU, and by the representative of the manufacturing plant.

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