Document Outline

• DR 6000
• Section 1 Technical data
• Section 2 General information
  • 2.1 Safety notes
    • 2.1.1 Warning labels
    • 2.1.2 Safety around source lamps
    • 2.1.3 RFID module (not available on all models)
    • 2.1.4 Chemical and Biological Safety
  • 2.2 Product overview
• Section 3 Installation
  • 3.1 Unpacking the instrument
  • 3.2 Operating environment
  • 3.3 Front and back view
  • 3.4 Power connections
  • 3.5 Interfaces
  • 3.6 Cell compartments and universal cell adapter
    • 3.6.1 Cell compartments and adapter
    • 3.6.2 How to position the universal cell adapter
  • 3.7 Beam path
• Section 4 Startup
  • 4.1 Switch on the instrument, startup process
  • 4.2 Language selection
  • 4.3 Self-check
  • 4.4 Sleep mode
  • 4.5 Power off the instrument
• Section 5 Standard programs
  • 5.1 Overview
    • 5.1.1 Tips for using the touch screen
    • 5.1.2 Use of the alphanumeric keypad
    • 5.1.3 Main menu
  • 5.2 Instrument Setup
    • 5.2.1 Operator ID
      • 5.2.1.1 Operator RFID tag (not available on all models)
    • 5.2.2 Sample ID
      • 5.2.2.1 Sample ID with scanner method 1
      • 5.2.2.2 Sample ID with scanner method 2
      • 5.2.2.3 Import external sample ID
    • 5.2.3 Sample ID and operator ID with the optional RFID Sample ID Kit (not available on all models)
    • 5.2.4 Security settings
      • 5.2.4.1 Assign operator security level
      • 5.2.4.2 Deactivate password
    • 5.2.5 Date and time
    • 5.2.6 Sound settings
    • 5.2.7 PC and printer
      • 5.2.7.1 Printer setup
      • 5.2.7.2 Print data
      • 5.2.7.3 Print data continuously
      • 5.2.7.4 Network setup
    • 5.2.8 Power Management
    • 5.2.9 Lamp control
  • 5.3 Save, recall, send and delete data
    • 5.3.1 The data log
      • 5.3.1.1 Auto/manual data storage
      • 5.3.1.2 Recall stored data from the data log
      • 5.3.1.3 Send data from the data log
      • 5.3.1.4 Delete stored data from the data log
    • 5.3.2 Control charts for data from the AQA Log
    • 5.3.3 Store, recall, send and delete data from wavelength scan and time course
      • 5.3.3.1 Data storage from wavelength scan or time course
      • 5.3.3.2 Recall stored data from wavelength scan or time course
      • 5.3.3.3 Send data from wavelength scan or time course
      • 5.3.3.4 Delete stored data from wavelength scan or time course
    • 5.3.4 Data analysis
      • 5.3.4.1 Trends
      • 5.3.4.2 Ratios
      • 5.3.4.3 Interference Check (not available on all models)
  • 5.4 Stored Programs
    • 5.4.1 Select a saved test/method; entering user-specific basic data
    • 5.4.2 Stored programs options
    • 5.4.3 Use of program timers
    • 5.4.4 Set the dilution factor
    • 5.4.5 Run a standard adjust
    • 5.4.6 Set the chemical form
      • 5.4.6.1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form
    • 5.4.7 Run a reagent blank
    • 5.4.8 To carry out a multiple determination
    • 5.4.9 Selection of Reading Mode
    • 5.4.10 Standard Addition - monitoring/checking results
      • 5.4.10.1 Complete a standard addition
    • 5.4.11 Analysis of samples
    • 5.4.12 Update/Program tests
      • 5.4.12.1 General advice for program update and edit
      • 5.4.12.2 Manual update of test data
      • 5.4.12.3 Program a new test
    • 5.4.13 Add stored programs to the favorite programs list
  • 5.5 Barcode Programs
    • 5.5.1 Perform a barcode test
    • 5.5.2 Select the chemical evaluation form
      • 5.5.2.1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form
    • 5.5.3 Basic test-specific and sample-specific data settings
    • 5.5.4 Sample blank
    • 5.5.5 Update/edit barcode tests
      • 5.5.5.1 Update barcode tests with test packaging (not available on all models)
      • 5.5.5.2 Manual update of a barcode test
      • 5.5.5.3 Manual check/revision of test data
      • 5.5.5.4 Update via the Internet
      • 5.5.5.5 Program a new test
• Section 6 Expanded programs
  • 6.1 User programs
    • 6.1.1 Program a user method
      • 6.1.1.1 Single wavelength settings
      • 6.1.1.2 Multi wavelength settings
      • 6.1.1.3 Calibration settings for single and Multi Wavelength mode
      • 6.1.1.4 Store a user program
      • 6.1.1.5 Additional user-defined parameters and functions
    • 6.1.2 "Free programming" program type
      • 6.1.2.1 Measurement process
      • 6.1.2.2 Enter a new measurement process
      • 6.1.2.3 Enter the calibration formula (evaluation formula)
      • 6.1.2.4 Enter an amount during a measurement
      • 6.1.2.5 Enter variables
      • 6.1.2.6 Save a free programming user program
    • 6.1.3 Select a user program
    • 6.1.4 Add, edit and delete user programs from the favorites list
      • 6.1.4.1 Add to Favorites
      • 6.1.4.2 Edit
      • 6.1.4.3 Delete program
  • 6.2 Favorites
    • 6.2.1 Recall a favorite program
    • 6.2.2 Delete a favorite program
  • 6.3 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance readings)
    • 6.3.1 Set up Single Wavelength mode
    • 6.3.2 Take single wavelength readings (single reading)
  • 6.4 Multi Wavelength mode – readings with more than one wavelength
    • 6.4.1 Set reading mode at different wavelengths
    • 6.4.2 Complete a reading in the Multi Wavelength mode
  • 6.5 Wavelength Scan mode – recording of absorbance and transmission spectrums
    • 6.5.1 Set up the wavelength scan
    • 6.5.2 Perform a wavelength scan
      • 6.5.2.1 Navigation of the wavelength scan graph or a wavelength scan analysis
    • 6.5.3 Work with reference scans
  • 6.6 Time course of absorbance/transmittance
    • 6.6.1 Time course setup parameters
    • 6.6.2 Time course scan reading
    • 6.6.3 Analysis of time course data
      • 6.6.3.1 Navigation of a time scan or a time scan analysis
  • 6.7 System Checks
    • 6.7.1 Instrument Information
    • 6.7.2 Update the instrument software
    • 6.7.3 Optical Checks
      • 6.7.3.1 Verification kit
      • 6.7.3.2 Test solution
      • 6.7.3.3 Wavelength check
      • 6.7.3.4 Stray Light Check
      • 6.7.3.5 Absorbance Check
      • 6.7.3.6 Noise Check
      • 6.7.3.7 Drift Check
    • 6.7.4 AQA - Analytical Quality Assurance
      • 6.7.4.1 AQA Standard configuration
      • 6.7.4.2 AQA Addition
      • 6.7.4.3 Multiple Determination
      • 6.7.4.4 Dilution
      • 6.7.4.5 Performing AQA measurement
      • 6.7.4.6 Pipette check
    • 6.7.5 Instrument backup
    • 6.7.6 Service menu
    • 6.7.7 Service time
    • 6.7.8 Lamps operating time
  • 6.8 Toolbar
    • 6.8.1 Log on
    • 6.8.2 Sample ID
    • 6.8.3 Timer
    • 6.8.4 AQA
    • 6.8.5 Trends
    • 6.8.6 Carousel insert
    • 6.8.7 LINK2sc
    • 6.8.8 DR 6000 website
• Section 7 Maintenance
  • 7.1 Cleaning requirements
    • 7.1.1 Spectrophotometer
    • 7.1.2 Display
    • 7.1.3 Cuvettes/cells
  • 7.2 Lamp replacement
    • 7.2.1 Open the lamp compartment
    • 7.2.2 Change halogen lamp
    • 7.2.3 Change deuterium lamp (UV)
  • 7.3 Maintain and replace filter pad
  • 7.4 Replace fuses
• Section 8 Troubleshooting
• Section 9 Replacement parts
  • 9.1 Accessories
  • 9.2 Replacement parts
• Section 10 Contact
• Section 11 Warranty, liability and complaints
• Appendix A Help Guide
  • A.1  Display of the Help Guide for stored programs
  • A.2  Display of the Help Guide for barcode programs
• Index