Calibrating to a standard, Sample measurement, Photometric measurements – Jenway 6850 User Manual

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5.3.2

Calibrating to a Standard

A calibration standard can be used to determine the

concentration factor. Insert the cuvette containing the

blank solution into the reference position in the sample

chamber and insert the cuvette containing the standard

solution into the sample position. Close the instrument

lid. The concentration of the calibration standard is

entered by pressing the function button below the

Standard option. The concentration of the calibration

standard can then be entered using the numerical

keypad. Press the Enter key to confirm. The concentration factor is then updated on the screen.

5.4

SAMPLE MEASUREMENT

5.4.1

Photometric Measurements

Insert the cuvette containing the blank solution into the

reference position in the sample chamber and insert

the cuvette containing the sample solution into the

sample position. Close the instrument lid and the

photometric result will be shown on the screen.

5.4.2

Measuring a Sample after Entering a Concentration Factor

Remove the cuvette containing the blank solution and

place a cuvette containing the sample to be measured

in the sample chamber. Close the instrument lid and

the concentration value will be shown on the screen.

In order to measure a sample based on a known factor the value for the factor must be entered in the

settings before commencing measurement of the sample.

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