Cary Eclipse hardware operation manual
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1. 00b390b7 v Serial Number 500nsec 7 Bus Timing N Disabled x Cable Length for High Speed Cancel Help Software gt gt 9 Click on the OK button In the GPIB Configuration dialog box click on the OK button to save your changes and exit the utility 4 1 4 Troubleshooting for the National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card NT Check that the National Instruments IEEE driver is installed correctly if applicable Q Check the HDD directories for the following files C windows system32 OSIGPIB dll GPIB dll C winnt system32 drivers GPIBPCl sys 4 4 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse GPIBCLSB sys GPIBCLSD sys Q Check that the National Instruments GPIB Device has started correctly Select Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the Devices icon Device Status Startup Floppy Started System Close Ftdisk Disabled Gemuwa Started System GPIB Board Class Driver Started Automatic GPIB Device Class Driver Started Automatic Stop GPIB Port Driver 4T GPIB Disabled Disabled Startup System GPIB Port Driver AT GPIB TNT GPIB Port Driver PCI GPIB Started GPIB Port Driver gt lt Ipe Disabled i8042 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Po Started System xl Hw Profiles uili Help 4 1 4 1 WinNT Event Viewer All cards Publication date 05 00 If the GPIB Devices did not start correctly windows NT will bring up the following window2. Problem The Connect button will not change to Start Answer If the Cary Eclipse software cannot locate the Varian GPIB card then the Connect button will not change to Start This is due to either e Amemory address conflict with the Varian GPIB card and another card in the PC e AnIRQ conflict with another card e Anl O address conflict with another card Under Windows NT the best way to fix the problem is to 1 Remove as many other cards from the PC as possible e g sound or network card de installing their drivers as well De install the Cary Eclipse driver refer to 4 4 Re boot the PC Re install the Cary Eclipse software eN Check that the PC is now communicating with the Cary Eclipse instrument the Connect button should change to Start when you click on it 6 Re install the other cards specifying another IRQ and or memory address if possible If you can t change these then you 4 9 Cary Eclipse may have to purchase different cards which allow more flexibility in changing the IRQ and or memory address 4 2 Installing a Cary Eclipse under Windows 98 Make sure that you have completed all the following steps for an installation of the Cary Eclipse under Windows 98 a Install Windows 98 or a 98 foreign language version Install Microsoft s Internet Explorer 4 0 or later Shut down Windows 98 Restart the PC O oO ODO D Ensure that all devices within the system have drivers installed and that t
3. i Service Control Manager A At least one service or driver failed during system startup Use Event Viewer to examine is the event log for details Windows NT will also provide a detailed description for each fault detected To view this detail do the following 1 Open the Event Viewer 4 5 Cary Eclipse CAOL Instant Messenger TM JIntemet Explorer gt RS Performance Monitor gt ih Remote Access Admin G User Manager gt S Windows NT Diagnostics 2 Check the Events that had problems Log View Options Help Event Viewer System Log on ASERVICE2 OF x 1 48 14 PM None 1 48 11 PM Service Control Mar None 1 48 01 PM EventLog None 1 48 01 PM EventLog None 3 Double click on the fault marked in red 4 6 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Event Detail Q Fault description of PCI card not starting Event Detail Data e Bytes CE Words Publication date 05 00 4 7 Cary Eclipse 4 1 5 Access denied 4 8 Q Fault description of ISA card not starting This generally means that the device driver loaded but there was no response from the Cary Eclipse instrument This indicates that the Cary Eclipse interface hardware is not responding Q Ensure that the Cary Eclipse GPIB card is installed correctly and that the interconnecting cable between the instrument and the PC is secure Q_sIt may indicate that the OSIGPIB device driver was not copied to the correct
4. Directives by testing a prototype against the prescribed EN European Norm standards Proof that a product complies with the Directives is indicated by Q 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 xii Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 1 Introduction 1 1 Installation requirements Prior to receiving your instrument you will have been provided with a Cary Eclipse Pre installation manual 85 101740 00 which describes the environmental and operating requirements of the Cary Eclipse system You must prepare your laboratory according to these instructions before the Cary Eclipse can be installed You should keep the Pre installation manual for future reference If you have misplaced your copy you can obtain a replacement from your local Varian office or from the Varian website at http www varaininc com 1 2 Cary Eclipse documentation You have been provided with the following documentation to help you set up and operate your Cary Eclipse system Publication date 05 00 a This operation
5. Mains inlet coupler 3 2 A 120 250 VAC 50 60Hz IEC type Connections Mains power cord Australia 10A 250VAC Complies with AS3112 USA 10A 125VAC Complies with NEMA 5 15P Europe 6A 250VAC Complies with CEE7 sheet vii or NFC61 303VA Publication date 05 00 ee Note 1 3 2 Environmental Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Front Accessory connection 25 pin D range connector low voltage DC AC and digital analogue lines Rear IEEE 488 GPIB Cary Eclipse system connection Sample Compartment 9 pin D range connector low voltage AC DC 15 pin D range connector low voltage AC DC 25 pin D range connector low voltage AC DC Fuses T3 15AH 250V 5x20 mm IEC127 Sheet 5 For safety reasons any other internal fuse or circuit breaker is not operator accessible and should be replaced only by Varian authorized personnel Fuse information on the rear of the instrument is the most up to date Condition Altitude Temp Humidity RH t C non condensing Non operating 0 2133 m 5 45 20 80 transport 0 7000 Operating but not 0 2000 m 5 31 lt 80 necessarily meeting 0 6562 31 40 lt 80 3 33 t 31 performance specifications Operating within 0 853 m 10 35 8 80 performance 0 2800 specifications 853 2133 m 10 25 8 80 2800 7000 For optimum analytical performance it is recommended that the ambient temperature of the laboratory be between 20 25 C and be held constant to within 2 C throughout the enti
6. Other sample holders are available for use with the Cary Eclipse Instructions for their use are included in the on line help provided with the Cary Eclipse software Refer to the Cary Eclipse software manual part number 85 101759 00 for details on using the on line help 2 4 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 2 2 Nitrogen purging 2 2 1 Nitrogen purging system Cary Eclipse ee Note Publication date 05 00 The nitrogen purging system is NOT supplied by Varian but the following items are available from appropriate commercial suppliers 1 Nitrogen Liquid nitrogen in conjunction with a heat exchanger is recommended because it is less expensive than compressed nitrogen and is usually of better quality If compressed nitrogen must be used the gas must be dry oil free and uncontaminated Never use compressed nitrogen from a supplier who uses oil or water in the compression process Such processes invariably leave fine particles of oil suspended in the nitrogen which will form an oily deposit on optical surfaces Use nitrogen from a supplier who fills containers from immersion pumps lubricated with liquid nitrogen The instrument warranty will be void if damage is caused by the use of unsatisfactory nitrogen 2 Pressure regulator and gauge Operating pressure is from 70 kPa 10 psi Always use an appropriate regulator and gauge to ensure that the nitrogen supply is consistently maintained at the correct pressure
7. Settings Control Panel and double click on the Devices icon Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse x Devices Device Status Startup Close Started System Ntfs Started Disabled Null Started System Start Disabled Automatic Started Automatic Parport Started Automatic Par dm Started Automatic PCIDump System Pemcia Disabled xl Help Stop Lk Startup Z Profiles 4 1 3 Installing the National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card drivers NT ee Note Publication date 05 00 The National Instruments PCI card is also referred to as the Cary Eclipse GPIB card In Windows NT4 systems the PCI GPIB card needs to be configured before it can be used 1 After the PCI GPIB card has been installed start the PC and login 2 Select Start Settings Control Panel and double click on the GPIB icon 3 The GPIB Configuration Utility displays a list of all the GPIB boards and device names 4 Select GPIBO 5 Click on the Board Type button and select PCI GPIB from the list that appears Cary Eclipse Board Type GPIBO PCI GPIB x GPIB Board Board Type a AT GPIB TNT a GPIB1 AT GPIB TNT PnP Z GPIB2 AT GPIB TNT GPs mf x Cancel Hep Click on the OK button Click on the Configure button to bring up the PCI GPIB Configuration dialog box 8 Inthe Serial Number drop down list select the serial number Configure GPIBO PCI GPIB x Hardware Settings
8. in an anti clockwise direction will lower the front of the cell holder The pitch adjustment screw requires a 2 5 mm hex key 2 3 Cary Eclipse 2 1 2 Alignment To align the Single cell holder containing a microcell 1 Start the Align application by pressing the Start button in the Windows Taskbar and selecting Programs gt Cary Eclipse gt Align Select the Cary Eclipse tab Place a fluorescent sample eg anthracene in a microcell and adjust the excitation and emission wavelengths to get a signal 4 Press Apply The wavelengths should change and the green power indicator on the instrument should continue flashing to indicate that the instrument is active 5 Place a small piece of white paper in the light path to the right of the cell use a wavelength of 540 nm If the beam appears as though it will strike the cell aperture move the paper to the left of the cell and check that the beam is passing through the cell If the beam does not appear as though it will pass through the cell adjust the height of the cell as described in 2 1 1 6 Using the hexagonal ball driver 2 5 mm adjust the Microcell Holder adjustment screw item 5 in picture above and note the intensity of the light striking the paper Continue to adjust the adjustment screw until the beam hitting the paper appears the most intense e Note You may need to dim the room lights to see the light beam 2 1 3 Other sample holders
9. manual with Safety practices and hazards information instructions for installing and maintaining the components of the Cary Eclipse and troubleshooting information Cary Eclipse software manual with instructions for installing the Cary Eclipse software an overview of the software and software related troubleshooting information Extensive on line Help provided with the Cary Eclipse software containing context sensitive help step by step instructions for frequently performed analyses and instructions for using any accessories you ordered Cary Eclipse 1 3 Specifications 1 3 1 Power 1 2 Conventions The following conventions have been used throughout the documentation Q Italics indicate menu items menu options and field names e g select Copy from the Edit menu Q Keyboard and mouse commands have been typed in bold e g press the F2 key Q Single quotes indicate a selection you can make from several choices such as radio buttons and checkboxes Q Double quotes are used to signify the pushbuttons appearing throughout the software e g select OK Q ALL CAPITALS indicates text you must type in from the keyboard e g type SETUP at the prompt Your Cary Eclipse instrument is designed for indoor use It is suitable for the categories stated on the front of this manual Voltage Cary Eclipse 85 264 VAC 10 Frequency 50 to 60 Hz 1 Hz Consumption Cary Eclipse 180 VA approx
10. of Contents Safety practices and hazards 1 Introduction 1 1 Installation requirements 1 2 Cary Eclipse documentation 1 3 Specifications 1 3 1 Power 1 3 2 Environmental 1 3 3 Weights and dimensions 1 3 4 Fuses Installation 2 1 Single Cell holder 2 1 1 Installation 2 1 2 Alignment 2 1 3 Other sample holders 2 2 Nitrogen purging 2 2 1 Nitrogen purging system Cary Eclipse Maintenance 3 1 Cleaning 3 2 Lamp module 3 2 1 Lamp module replacement 3 2 2 Aligning the lamp module 3 3 Fuses 3 8 3 3 1 Replacing a fuse 3 3 2 Checking a fuse Troubleshooting 4 1 Installing a Cary Eclipse under Windows NT 4 1 1 Installing the Varian IEEE 488 ISA card drivers NT vii 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 5 2 5 3 1 3 1 3 2 Cary Eclipse vi 4 1 2 Troubleshooting for the Varian IEEE 488 ISA card NT 4 2 4 1 3 Installing the National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card drivers NT 4 3 4 1 4 Troubleshooting for the National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card NT 4 4 4 1 5 Access denied 4 8 4 1 6 Start button replaced with Connect button 4 9 4 2 Installing a Cary Eclipse under Windows 98 4 10 4 2 1 Installing the Varian IEEE 488 ISA card drivers Windows 98 4 10 4 2 2 Troubleshooting Varian IEEE 488 ISA card drivers Windows 98 4 11 4 2 3 Installing the National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card drivers Windows 98 4 14 4 2 4 Troubleshooting National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card Windows 98 4 14 4 3 Instrument performance
11. testing 4 18 4 4 Un installing the OSI GPIB driver All cards 4 19 4 5 Un installing the software 4 20 Spare parts 5 1 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Safety practices and hazards Your Varian Cary Eclipse 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 visible and UV radiation that can cause serious damage to eyes To avoid eye damage never operate the lamp outside the instrument Ultraviolet radiation Hazardous UV radiation is emitted by the Xe flash lamp in the instrument This radiation can cause serious damage to eyes NEVER look directly at the UV source lamp ALWAYS wear safety glasses manufactured to an approved standard and which are certified or otherwise warranted to
12. 3 Supply tubing Use clean flexible plastic tubing 6 mm 1 4 inch inside diameter Tygon PVC or equivalent Never use rubber tubing because it may be treated internally with talc which can be blown into the optical system 4 Gas manifold A gas manifold should be fitted with an inlet suitable for connection to the nitrogen supply system and an outlet suitable for connection to the spectrophotometer 5 Flowmeter A flowmeter complete with control valves should be inserted in the system between the nitrogen supply system and the spectrophotometer The flowmeter should be capable of monitoring flow rates between 0 and 30 litres per minute 64 cubic feet per hour 2 5 Cary Eclipse 2 6 This page is intentionally left blank Publication date 05 00 ee Note 3 1 Cleaning Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 3 Maintenance This chapter includes the maintenance procedures for the Cary Eclipse that may be carried out by an operator Any maintenance procedures not specifically mentioned in this chapter should be carried out only by Varian trained Varian qualified or Varian authorized customer service representative Warning This instrument contains an intense light source Viewing of the light source either directly or via a reflecting surface will cause eye damage Operators and other unauthorized personnel must NEVER remove the black cover over the optics This section refers only to maintenance procedure
13. IDump System Disabled gt Help 2 Use the scroll bar to locate the OSIGPIB device and click on it 3 Click Startup Publication date 05 00 4 19 Cary Eclipse Device OsiGpib m Startup Type OK Pe eae System Cancel C Automatic s Help C Manual e kn Disabled 4 Select Disabled then click OK 5 Click Close 6 You now need to to restart the PC To do so click Start select Shutdown and then Restart the computer Click OK and wait for the PC to restart The OSIGPIB driver will be disabled when the PC restarts Windows 98 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel System 2 On the Device Manager tab click on the icon next to Other devices Click on OSIGPIB and then click on Remove You should now restart the PC 4 5 Un installing the software e Note 4 20 1 Click the Windows Start button 2 Select Settings Control panel Add Remove programs 3 Scroll the list on the Install uninstall tab until you find Varian Cary Eclipse 4 Click Add Remove and then Yes Follow the instructions on the screen You may be prompted during the uninstall to remove certain drivers files Click No to these prompts as other programs may rely on these files to run 5 You should also repeat the process for the Cary Eclipse help amp Videos Publication date 05 00 Publication date 05 00 5 Spare parts The following spare parts are available for use with your Cary Car
14. Internet Tools Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition Microsoft Outlook Express 5 Microsoft Windows Media Player 6 1 Q Check that the PCI GPIB Properties are set correctly Select Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the System icon Select Device Manager tab Publication date 05 00 4 15 Cary Eclipse System Properties l Computer CDROM Disk drives Display adapters Floppy disk controllers Hard disk controllers Monitors Mouse lt y Multi function adapters W National Instruments GPIB Interfaces hug PCI GPIB Network adapters Other devices Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers fm te E Q Open the PCI GPIB Properties and check that they are set correctly Double click on the National Instruments GPIB interfaces Double click on the PCI GPIB icon 4 16 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse PCI GPIB Properties Q Check the device is working properly PCI GPIB Properties Q Check that the settings match as above Publication date 05 00 4 17 Cary Eclipse PCI GPIB Properties BEI General NI 488 2 Settings Driver Resources PCI GPIB Resource type 10 FFO24000 FF0247FF Memory Range FFO20000 FFO23FFF henge Setting Conflicting device list Q Make sure that the Use automatic settings check box is checked 4 3 Instrument performance testing 4 18 Problem The results of you
15. LLARY Cary Eclipse Hardware Operation manual Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 Safety Class EN61010 1 gt A 85 101758 00 VARIAN May 2000 Cary Eclipse 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 2700 Mitchell Dr Walnut Creek CA 94598 USA Phone 1 800 926 3000 International telephone 1 925 939 2400 International fax 1 925 945 2102 Varian Chrompack Benelux Analytical Instruments Boerhaaveplein 7 4624 VT Bergen op Zoom International telephone 31 0164 282800 International Fax 31 0164 282828 Internet The Varian Internet home page can be found at http Awww varianinc 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 1999 in Australia Reprinted May 2000 Comments about this manual should be directed to the Marketing Communications Manager Varian Australia at the address above or by Email
16. ager tab and double click on the Other Devices item Highlight VarianOSIGpib and select the Properties button 12 From the Properties dialog select the Resources tab Enable the Use automatic settings check box if not already checked and select OK 13 Select OK to exit Control Panel and restart your computer so that the new settings will take effect 4 2 2 Troubleshooting Varian IEEE 488 ISA card drivers Windows 98 Q Check the HDD directories for the following files C windows system OSIGPIB dll OSIGPIB vxd Q Check that the Varian IEEE ISA Properties are set correctly Select Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the System icon Select Device Manager tab Publication date 05 00 4 11 Cary Eclipse 4 12 System Properties 9 Disk drives Display adapters amp 3 Floppy disk controllers H 6 Hard disk controllers 8 Keyboard E Monitors fy Mouse Multi function adapters National Instruments GPIB Interfaces W PCI GPIB EF Network adapters Q Other devices a Varian GPIB Card WY Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers System devices Q Open the Varian GPIB Properties and check that they are set correctly Double click on the Other Devices Double click on the Varian GPIB Card icon Varian GPIB Card Properties Driver Resouces Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Q Check the status of the device Varian GPIB Card Properties a Cl
17. cation date 05 00 ee Note Cary Eclipse To install the lamp module 1 Plug the connector of the new lamp module into the socket in the instrument 2 Fit the lamp module in the base of the Cary Eclipse ensuring that the two guide pins are correctly located and that the wiring is kept clear of the other parts of the instrument 3 Tighten the three bolts through the front panel 4 Replace the lamp module cover and tighten the four thumbscrews 5 Return the instrument to its upright position 6 Replace the instrument cover 7 Replace the power cable at the rear 8 Turn the PC and the instrument on After replacing the lamp module you must align the lamp module 3 2 2 Aligning the lamp module ee Note Publication date 05 00 For optimum performance of the instrument the lamp module must be aligned To align the lamp module The instrument power must be on for the alignment procedure 1 Start the Align application by pressing the Start button in the Windows Taskbar and selecting Programs gt Cary Eclipse gt Align 2 Remove the panel in the front of the top colored cover to access the lamp alignment screws 3 Inthe Align application select the Cary Eclipse tab and setup the instrument parameters as follows 3 5 Cary Eclipse e Note e Note 3 6 Ex Wavelength nm 540 Ex Slit nm 1 5 Ave time s 0 1 PMT Voltage Medium Emission parameters are not important for this proced
18. directory The correct directory is WinNT System32 osigpib dll It is possible you do not have access rights to the installation drive Logon with administration rights and perform the Cary Eclipse installation again Problem During the installation of the software you may see the following message Setup Varian Drivers for Windows EA x Access is denied Solution You must be logged on with administrator rights to install the software Click on the Windows NT Start button select Shutdown and then Close all programs and log on as a different user When prompted log on as an Administrator or ask your NT Administrator to log on for you Start the installation process again Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 4 1 6 Start button replaced with Connect button Publication date 05 00 Problem have a Connect button instead of a Start button What does this mean Answer Only one Cary Eclipse application can communicate with the instrument at a time When you turn the PC on the System information application initializes the Cary Eclipse and checks that it is working correctly If you start another application e g Scan before this initialization has finished the application will have a Connect button instead of a Start button Just wait for the status line at the bottom of the application to display idle and then click on the Connect button and it will change to a Start button
19. ed 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 or on the instrument are as follows A Electrical shock Eye hazard Noxious gases A Hot surfaces and Fire hazard Sharp edge cryogenic temperatures D gt gt D gt amp Corrosive liquids Moving part Heavy Weight danger to feet Heavy weight Part can be ejected danger to hands gt Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 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 Color coding The indicator light LED appearing on the Cary Eclipse instrument been color coded to represent the status of the instrument steady green normal standby flashing green scanning reading steady orange start up flashing orange a problem may require servicing steady yellow firmware initialization Information symbols Mains power on Mains power off Fuse Single phase alternating current When attached to the rear of the product indicates that the product compli
20. er supply 2 Undo the four clips two on either side of the instrument and the clip at the front of the instrument under the circular plug five clips in total on the Cary Eclipse cover 1 Clips on the side of the Cary Eclipse Publication date 05 00 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 1 Front clip 2 Circular plug 3 Lift the cover off 4 Facing the front of the Eclipse turn the instrument onto its right side to give access to the base 1 Four thumb screws 5 On the base of the instrument undo and remove the four thumb screws of the lamp module cover as shown in the figure above 3 3 Cary Eclipse 3 4 1 Three lamp module bolts 2 Lamp module plug 6 Loosen the three bolts marked with a black dot labeled 1 in the figure above until the lamp module is free to move through the front opening Move the lamp module towards the front of the instrument to disengage two guide pins at the rear Partially withdraw the module through the opening in the base Squeeze the clip on the plug labeled 2 in the figure above and remove it from its socket 10 Withdraw the lamp module completely Warning When operating the lamp module emits high intensity light which can damage eyes To avoid eye damage never operate the lamp module outside the instrument The lamp module contains components operating at high voltages To avoid electric shock NEVER disassemble the lamp module Publi
21. es with the requirements of one or more EU Directives Focus Horizontal movement Vertical movement ot Relle xi Cary Eclipse When attached to the rear of the product this symbol SP indicates that the product has been certified evaluated to CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 92 and UL3101 1 Indicates high voltage Xenon flash lamp present Xe 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 CE Compliant Products Cary Eclipse 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
22. he devices are operational eg Sound cards produce sound SCSI cards allow access to drives If another hardware device is installed the device drivers should be installed prior to installation of the software ee Note Some PC s have hardware built into the motherboard eg Sound cards Network adapters NIC etc If you wish to use devices other than those available on the mother board you must disable the motherboard devices in the system BIOS consult your PC documentation This will free the device resources ie IRQ and I O address space Q Install the Cary Eclipse software Q Install the National Instruments PCI Varian IEEE ISA Card a Restart Windows 98 4 2 1 Installing the Varian IEEE 488 ISA card drivers Windows 98 Insert the Cary software CD Select the Exit button Select Start Settings Control panel Select Add New Hardware Click Next Click Next Select No the device isn t in the list Click Next Pap on 4 10 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 7 Select No want to select the hardware from a list Click Next Select Other devices Press Next Click on Have Disk button 10 Enter your CD ROM drive letter e g D and press OK Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process When you are prompted to restart the computer select No 11 From the Control Panel double click on the System icon From the System Properties dialog select the Device Man
23. ick on the Driver tab then on Driver File Details Driver File Details WINDOWS4SYSTEMSOSIGPIB YXD WINDOWS SYSTEMSOSIGPIB DLL Q Check that the Driver File Details page matches the one above then click OK Publication date 05 00 4 13 Cary Eclipse Varian GPIB Card Properties 24 x General Driver Resources oy Varian GPIB Card Jn Use automatic setings Setting based on fappeapmrayaai Resource type Setting 02C0 02CF Change Setting Conflicting device list Q Click on the Resources tab and check there are no conflicts 4 2 3 Installing the National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card drivers Windows 98 ee Note The National Instruments PCI card is also referred to as the Cary Eclipse GPIB card Manual installation of the IEEE 488 drivers is not required it is carried out automatically at software installation however the PC must be shut down after the installation of the software so that the new settings will take effect 4 2 4 Troubleshooting National Instruments IEEE 488 PCI card Windows 98 4 14 Q Check the system directories for the following files C windows system OSIGPIB dll OSIGPIB vxd GPIB dll Check that the driver has been installed correctly Select Start Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Settings Control Panel Double click on the Add Remove icon Add Remove Programs Properties Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and
24. protect the eyes from UV radiation when the lamp is operating and the sample compartment is open vii Cary Eclipse viii Electrical hazards The Cary Eclipse system and some accessories contain electrical circuits devices and components operating at dangerous voltages Contact with these circuits devices and components can cause death serious injury or painful electrical shock Panels or covers which are retained by screws on the spectrophotometer and accessories and carry a warning may be opened ONLY by Varian trained Varian qualified or Varian approved customer service representatives CSRs Consult the manuals or product labels supplied with your PC monitor and printer plotter to determine which parts are operator accessible Good grounding is essential to avoid a potentially serious electric shock hazard Ensure that there is an integral ground connection between the metal base of the spectrophotometer and accessories and the three pin earth grounded receptacle Consult the manuals or product labels supplied with your PC monitor and printer plotter for their grounding requirements Note that the safety classification is given as Class 1 EN 61010 1 Application of the wrong supply voltage can create a fire hazard and a potentially serious shock hazard and could seriously damage the Cary Eclipse system accessories and any attached ancillary equipment Do not connect the Cary Eclipse your PC monitor printer plo
25. r instrument performance tests do not meet specifications the results obtained during factory testing are included in the packing crate with the instrument Solution Check the following Q The sample compartment is empty Q The cable connecting the instrument to the PC is correctly connected and the retaining screws are tightened Q The lamp is pulsing during initialization This is indicated if the green power indicator on the front of the instrument flashes you should be able to hear the lamp and you should also be able to hear the monchromator and the filter wheel moving If the lamp is not pulsing you may have a hardware conflict Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Q The lamp is correctly aligned refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on aligning the lamp Warning When operating the lamp module emits high intensity light which can damage eyes To avoid eye damage never operate the lamp module outside the instrument The lamp module contains components operating at high voltages To avoid electric shock NEVER disassemble the lamp module 4 4 Un installing the OSI GPIB driver All cards Windows NT 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Devices Device Status Started System Ntfs Started Disabled Null Started System Disabled Startup Stop iti Started Automatic Started Automatic Em Parport Started Automatic ad slice Paryvdm Started Automatic Hw Profiles PC
26. re that the lamp module has cooled or protect your fingers from burns Do not block the ventilation grills on the spectrophotometer and accessories Consult the manuals supplied with your PC monitor and printer plotter for their specific ventilation requirements Use of the Cary Eclipse 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 Cary Eclipse Warning A Warning message appears in the manual or on the product 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 us
27. re working day Cary Eclipse 1 3 3 Weights and dimensions Weight Packed 54 kg 119 Ib Unpacked 31 kg 68 Ib Dimensions W x D x H Packed 820 x 760 x 560 mm 32 x 30 x 22 in Unpacked 600 x 610 x 280 mm 24 x 24 x 11 in Nitrogen Supply 70 KPa 10 psi 1 3 4 Fuses Fuse 13 15AH250V gt Note For safety reasons any other internal fuse or circuit breaker is not operator accessible and should be replaced only by Varian authorized personnel Fuse information on the rear of the instrument is the most up to date 1 4 Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 2 Installation The Cary Eclipse must only be installed by a Varian trained or Varian authorized representative Warning The Cary Eclipse weighs over 30 kg To avoid injury to personnel or damage to equipment always use two or more people when lifting or carrying the instrument NEVER attempt to lift the instrument alone Following the instructions in the Pre Installation Guide you should have Q Unpacked the fluorescence spectrophotometer and placed it on the intended workbench Q Unpacked the PC and placed it on the intended workbench Q Installed the operating system software on the PC This chapter describes how to install the sample holders used with the Cary Eclipse Instructions for installing replacing the lamp module are included in the next chapter Publication date 05 00 2 1 Cary Eclipse 2 1 Single Cell holder A Single Cell holder i
28. rn the instrument on If a fuse blows repeatedly it may indicate other problems with the Cary Eclipse instrument 3 9 Cary Eclipse This page is intentionally left blank Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains troubleshooting information to help you solve various problems you may encounter when setting up or using your Cary Eclipse hardware 4 1 Installing a Cary Eclipse under Windows NT ee Note Publication date 05 00 Windows NT 4 is not Plug and Play However it will report initialization failures of device drivers loaded during NT startup Make sure that you have completed all the following steps for an installation of the Cary Eclipse under Windows NT Q Install Windows NT 4 01 or an NT foreign language version Install Service pack 4 or greater Install Microsoft s Internet Explorer 4 0 or later Shut down Windows NT Restart the PC O oO oO O O Ensure that all devices within the system have drivers installed and that the devices are operational eg Sound cards produce sound SCSI cards allow access to drives If another hardware device is installed the device drivers should be installed prior to installation of the software Some PC s have hardware built into the motherboard eg Sound cards Network adapters NIC etc If you wish to use devices other than those available on the mother board you must disable the motherboard devices in the system BIOS con
29. rophotometer contains two fuses that are located at the back of the instrument 3 3 1 Replacing a fuse ee Note 3 8 To replace a fuse 1 Disconnect the Cary Eclipse instrument from the power supply 2 Replace the blown fuse with one of the same type and rating as indicated in Chapter 5 The fuses have a code marked on the cap for example T 3 15AH250V This refers to the fuse characteristic T time lag F fast acting the current rating x amperes the braking capacity H heavy L low and the voltage rating y volts Fuse information on the rear of the instrument is the most up to date Warning To prevent reduced safety protection or unwanted fusing ALWAYS ensure that the code on the fuse cap matches the information printed next to the fuse holers Publication date 05 00 3 3 2 Checking a fuse To check a fuse ee Note Publication date 05 00 1 Cary Eclipse Disconnect the Cary Eclipse instrument from the mains power supply Prise up the hinged cap and pull out the fuse holder lower red section Both fuses are held in this fuse holder Check that each fuse is the correct type and that they are not damaged If necessary replace the fuse refer to section 3 3 1 Place the fuses into the red fuse holder and push this red fuse holder into the main fuse holder and then lower the cap Reconnect the Cary Eclipse instrument to the mains power supply and tu
30. s for the Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer You should refer to your PC and printer manuals for their maintenance procedures and to the Cary Eclipse on line help for the maintenance procedures for any Cary Eclipse accessories you ordered Any spills in the sample compartment should be wiped up immediately The exterior surfaces of the Cary Eclipse spectrophotometer should be kept clean All cleaning should be done with a soft cloth If necessary this cloth can be dampened with water or a mild detergent Do not use organic solvents or abrasive cleaning agents 3 1 Cary Eclipse 3 2 Lamp module e Note This section describes how to replace the lamp module and re align the light beam Before changing the lamp module ALWAYS disconnect the Cary Eclipse from the mains supply These instructions are also provided on line with the Cary Eclipse software together with video to demonstrate the procedure Refer to the Cary Eclipse software manual publication number 85 101759 00 for details on using the on line help 3 2 1 Lamp module replacement A 3 2 Warning When operating the lamp module emits high intensity light which can damage eyes To avoid eye damage never operate the lamp module outside the instrument The lamp module contains components operating at high voltages To avoid electric shock NEVER disassemble the lamp module To remove the lamp module 1 Disconnect the Cary Eclipse from the mains pow
31. s supplied as standard with the Cary Eclipse Follow the instructions below to install and align it 2 1 1 Installation To install the single cell holder Cary Eclipse showing the sample compartment lid 1 and front panel 2 1 Slide back the sample compartment lid 1 lift up and remove the front panel 2 and check that the sample compartment is empty Position the cell holder base on the locating pins Lock the cell base by turning the lever to the right Place the single cell holder on the cell holder base so that the cell lifter is at the rear of the sample compartment 2 2 Publication date 05 00 ee Note ee Note Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Cell holder base left and Single cell Holder 1 Locating holes 4 Cell holder thumbscrew 2 Cell holder locking arm 5 Pitch adjustment screw 3 Cell lifter and height adjuster 5 Secure the cell holder by tightening the spring loaded thumbscrew 4 For Cuvette Height Adjustment 1 Turning the cell lifter 3 in a clockwise direction will raise the cuvette 2 Turning the cell lifter 3 in an anti clockwise direction will lower the cuvette platform To lower the cuvette you will have to push the cuvette down because of the tension created by the single cell holder For Cuvette Pitch Adjustment 1 Turning the pitch adjustment screw 5 in a clockwise direction will raise the front of the cell holder 2 Turning the pitch adjustment screw 5
32. sult your PC documentation This will free the device resources ie IRQ and I O address space Q Install the Cary Eclipse software Q Install the National Instruments PCI Varian IEEE ISA Card 4 1 Cary Eclipse QO Restart Windows NT QO Log on with Administrator rights and privileges If you are unable to log on with administration rights installation of hardware device drivers and associated registry entries will not be completed You will see the following warning during the Cary Eclipse software installation Speak to your system administrator about your access rights or have him her install the Cary Eclipse software for you Warning To install this software under Windows NT you must be logged on as an Administrator Do not continue to install For more information on NT security please see your Windows NT manual Install the software 4 1 1 Installing the Varian IEEE 488 ISA card drivers NT Manual installation of the IEEE 488 drivers is not required it is carried out automatically at software installation however the PC must be shut down after the installation of the software so that the new settings will take effect 4 1 2 Troubleshooting for the Varian IEEE 488 ISA card NT 4 2 Q Check the HDD directories for the following files C winnt system32 OSIGPIB dll C winnt system32 drivers OSIGPIB sys Check that the Varian IEEE ISA GPIB Device has started correctly Select Start
33. to webmaster osi varianinc com Varian Australia is ISO9001 certified 1999 Varian Australia Pty Ltd A C N 004 559 540 All rights reserved Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse CE 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 BS EN 61010 1 1993 BS EN61326 1998 BS EN 55022 1998 BS EN 61000 3 2 1995 BS EN 61000 3 3 1995 BS EN 61000 4 2 1995 BS EN 61000 4 3 1997 BS EN 61000 4 4 1995 BS EN 61000 4 5 1995 BS EN 61000 4 6 1996 BS EN 61000 4 11 1994 Equipment Model Number Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrophotometer Authorized Representative in the EU Print Name H S ten Haave Company Name Varian Chrompack International BV Address Herculesweg 8 4330 EA Middelburg The Netherlands Position Managing Director Telephone 31 0 118 671 000 Date 1 May 2000 Facsimile 31 0 118 633 118 Signed Manufacturer Print Name Gregory Davis Company Name Varian Australia Pty Ltd z Address 679 Springvale Road Bu R Mulgrave Victoria Signed S S 3170 Australia Position Managing Director Telephone 61 0 3 9560 7133 Date 1 October 1999 Facsimile 61 0 3 9560 7950 ap AK Publication number 85 101784 00 05 00 VA R l A N Cary Eclipse This page is intentionally left blank iv Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse Table
34. tter or accessories to the mains power supply until you have made sure that they are correctly set for the mains power supply in the specific outlet in your laboratory to which the equipment will be connected Consult the manuals supplied with your PC monitor and printer plotter for their specific voltage requirements Replace blown fuses with fuses of the size and rating as stipulated in the text adjacent to the fuse holder or in the manuals where listed Replace or repair faulty or frayed insulation on power cords Panels covers and modules You are permitted to remove the top colored cover to 1 Replace the lamp module 2 Adjust the lamp module Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 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 Eclipse ALWAYS switch off the instrument and disconnect the mains cord before changing a lamp module Other precautions The lamp module operates at a high temperature and touching it may result in burns Before replacing a lamp module that has been operating switch off the Cary Eclipse and ensu
35. ure 4 Select the Graph Tab 5 View the reference signal by pressing the Reference Signal button on the toolbar 6 Click on the vertical rescale button I to find the signal range F 7 Click on the scale button and enter an upper limit that is 20 higher than the current signal and a lower limit that is 20 lower than the current signal This will make the adjustment easier when observing the graph 8 Adjust the bottom left screw vertical adjustment for maximum signal with the 5 5 mm hex driver supplied you may need to adjust the y axis scaling on the screen The brass adjustment screws for vertical and horizontal adjustment are clearly marked Publication date 05 00 Cary Eclipse 1 Vertical adjustment screw 2 Horizontal adjustment screw 9 Adjust the top right screw horizontal adjustment for maximum signal with the 5 5 mm hex driver supplied you may need to adjust the y axis scaling Intensity a u 0 20 40 60 80 100 Last 100 data points 1 Maximum signal level 10 Select the Lamp Tab Publication date 05 00 3 7 Cary Eclipse ee Note 3 3 Fuses 11 Click on the Save conditions button to store instrument parameters Clicking on the Save conditions button will store the current instrument parameters as well as the maximum reading 12 In the Validation application run the Max Sig Noise test This should pass if the lamp is aligned correctly The Cary Eclipse spect
36. y Eclipse Eclipse instrument Always use Varian supplied spare parts unless otherwise indicated 1 Sample compartment lid 2 Sample compartment front panel Xenon Lamp module Varian IEEE ISA Card NI IEEE PC card Fuse T3 15AH250V Cary Eclipse IEEE cable Mains Cable Australia 01 106660 90 02 101274 90 02 101688 00 19 100107 00 59 100438 00 59 100515 00 5 1 Cary Eclipse Mains Cable US 59 100520 00 Mains Cable Europe 59 100521 00 3M Disposable Grounding Wrist Strap 79 100313 00 Ordering details for other Cary Eclipse accessories are available in the Parts and Supplies catalog included on line with the Cary Eclipse software Publication date 05 00 5 2
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