6300 Janway
6300 Janway
6300 Janway
Main Index
Section 1 Introduction
Section 7 Diagnostics
Section 8 Maintenance
Introduction
Section 1 – Introduction
1.0 Index to Sections
1.1 About This Manual
1.2 Using This Manual
1.3 Warnings & Safe Practice
1.4 Standards & Certification
1.5 Ordering Spares
1.6 Returning Items
1.7 Contacting Jenway Limited
Section 7 – Diagnostics
7.1 Diagnostics Mode
7.2 Shutter and Filter Control
7.3 Lamp Control
7.4 Zero Order Calibration.
Section 8 – Maintenance
8.1 Routine Maintenance
8.2 Dismantling
8.3 Optical Alignment
8.4 Energy Levels
8.5 Wavelength Calibration
8.6 A to D Calibration
8.7 D to A Calibration
8.8 Performance Verification
Do not look directly at the light source or allow the light beam to
fall directly on the eyes, switch off or dim the lamp (as described in
The lamp gets very hot when in use, always allow time for it to
cool down before removal. Always wear cotton gloves when
removing a faulty lamp and replacing with a new one.
Quick Reference
2.1 Specification
2.1 Specification
Also see Section 1.2 of the Instruction Manual.
Open the dark shutter by pressing the right arrow key and the mV
reading must increase by more than 4mV from that recorded above.
If not the lamp should be changed, if it still has not improved then
the condition and alignment of the optical components should be
checked.
If not and no light leaks are obvious (damaged seals around sample
chamber, lid not closing fully, damaged or poorly fitted casework
etc) then the detector or detector PCB may be faulty.
If greater than 3600mV check the lamp, lamp supply voltage, other
power supply levels and detector PCB.
Err 2, Light level too low during a functional calibration. This may
be caused by the sample/calibrant being too optically dense (dark),
it may also be caused by lamp failure as well as the use of plastic
or glass cuvettes at wavelengths where these materials will absorb
a high proportion of the light energy.
<right arrow> Further presses of this key will toggle the dark
shutter open and closed. See Section 7.2.
<left arrow > Alternate presses of this key will reduce the lamp
voltage to 5V (dim) and then return it to 12V. See Section 7.3.
<Cal> This key is used to set the wavelength display to 0.0 with
the grating in a position where white light (zero order) is reflected
on to the detector. A second press of this key is required to confirm
the setting before resuming the normal diagnostic functions. See
Section 7.4.
<print> Alternate presses of this key will toggle the Infra-red filter
in and out of the light path. See Section 7.2.
3. Sodium Nitrate – 50g/l in deionised water, should give less than 0.1%
Transmittance at 340nm.
System Description
3.1 Background
3.2 Sub-Assemblies
3.3 Accessories
3.4 Outputs
This manual covers the service, maintenance and repair of all units
with a serial number greater than 5000. For the service,
maintenance and repair of units with serial numbers less than 5000
please refer to the 6300 Mark 1 Service Manual.
3.2 Sub-Assemblies
The model 6300 spectrophotometer can easily be broken down into
sub-assemblies for the purposes of repair or replacement. All the
PCBs are easily removed, see Section 8.2 – Dismantling. The
monochromator is also a replaceable sub-assembly. There is a
range of sampling accessories that can be easily fitted and removed
from the sample chamber.
See Section 2.2 for details of the main sub-assemblies and Section
11 for details of other spare parts. The following paragraph lists the
sampling accessories available.
3.3 Accessories
The following sampling accessories are available, where necessary
additional service information for these accessories is available on
request. The development of other sampling accessories is
continuous, please check current brochures or www.jenway.com for up-
to-date information.
3.4 Outputs
The 6300 has both analogue and RS232 outputs.
Details of the level of the analogue output for the different ranges
that may be selected on the instruments is given in Section 6.3 of
the Instruction Manual.
Optical Description
4.2 Grating
The use of lamps other than those supplied by Jenway Ltd (part
number 012 075) will cause error codes to be displayed and result
in erroneous results. See Section 4.2 of the Instruction Manual.
4.2 Grating
From the lamp the light passes through a slit and lens assembly
then onto a flat holographic grating with 1200 lines per millimetre.
The detector PCB carries out all of the analogue signal processing,
including the A to D conversion, and has its individual calibration
data stored in an on-board E2PROM. For more information see
Section 5.2 – Detector Circuit.
Electronic Description
The RS232 output, accessible through the rear panel on SK6, is fed
from the microprocessor PCB via SK5.
A to D Conversion
Each of these amplified signals then pass into the first three
channels (CH0 to CH2) of an 8 channel, 12 bit, serial, A to D
converter.
All three channels are converted and the microprocessor selects the
channel that gives the best resolution without reaching saturation
(32767 counts). In effect this means CH2 will be selected for inputs
up to 40mV, CH1 for inputs up to 400mV and CH0 for inputs up to
4.0V.
The E2PROM, IC4, maintains calibration data for the PCB, see
Section 8.6 - A to D Calibration.
6.0 Warning
6.2 Photometrics
6.3 Concentration
Dark Level Test: - The light beam is blocked by the dark shutter
solenoid switching in. This test checks that the output of the
detector is below a threshold level when there is no light falling on
it. The test will be failed if the sample chamber lid is left open
during the start up routine, if the dark shutter (solenoid 1) is faulty
(electrical or mechanical) or if the Detector or Detector PCB is
faulty.
This test will be failed if samples or cuvettes etc are left in the
sample compartment during the start up routine, if the sample
holder or sampling device in the sample chamber is incorrectly
fitted/aligned such that it obscures the light beam. Also if the
incorrect lamp is fitted, if the lamp has not been fitted correctly, if
the dark shutter is (stuck) in the closed position or through
contamination, degradation or misalignment of other optical
components.
6.2 Photometrics
When the Start Up test has been successfully completed the display
returns to the last settings of wavelength and mode used before the
instrument was turned off.
The cursor can be moved along the menu bar at the bottom of the
screen by using the right and left arrow keys.
Moving the cursor under the %T icon will enable the Transmission
measurement mode, similarly moving it under the ABS icon will
enable the Absorbance measurement mode. These two modes are
calibrated by simply inserting a cuvette or test tube containing a
blank solution in the sample chamber, closing the lid and pressing
the CAL pushbutton. The CAL icon on the display will flash while
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6.3 Concentration
Moving the cursor under the CONC icon on the bottom menu bar
enables the concentration measurement mode.
Diagnostics
1 Press the right arrow key [>] while turning the power switch on.
3 Pressing the right arrow key again [>] should operate the dark
shutter solenoid. Press this key to ensure that the shutter is in the
open position (the position that gives a maximum reading on the
display)
4 Press the down arrow key until the wavelength display reads 0.0.
Press the left arrow key to dim the lamp.
5 Use the up and down arrow keys to move in 0.5nm steps either side
of zero and identify at which wavelength a peak mV reading is
obtained. Note this reading.
6 Pressing the CAL key will re-set this reading to zero and the CAL
symbol on the display will flash. While it is flashing carry out step
7 or step 8.
7 Pressing the CAL key again will clear the wavelength display
offset noted in step 5 to zero.
Maintenance
8.2 Dismantling
8.6 A to D Calibration
8.7 D to A Calibration
8.2 Dismantling
Before dismantling any of the following sub-assemblies ensure that
the unit is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from
the supply
Use a soft lint free cover on any benches that will have casework,
displays or keypads placed on them.
Remove the four screws from the base plate, two at the front, one
at the far right hand side in front of the detector PCB the other on
the far left hand side. Carefully lift the monochromator assembly
unplugging the connectors SK1 and SK9 without straining the
cables. The monochromator can now be removed.
Cooling Fan Carry out the above procedures to enable the fan to
be lifted out of its recess in the lower case. Ensure the position of
the retaining spring and the direction of the airflow are noted for
re-assembly.
Transformer Remove SK3 from the power supply PCB and the
push on connectors for the cables that go to the mains switch and
inlet filter assembly. Then remove the transformer by undoing the
single bolt through the centre that holds it to the moulded bracket
in the base assembly.
1 Remove the top half of the case by undoing the four recessed
screws in the corners of the base.
2 Place the top half of the case behind the base taking care not to trap
or strain the connecting cables.
6 Pressing the right arrow key again [>] should operate the solenoid
in front of the exit slit assembly. Press this key to ensure that the
shutter is in the open position (light is passing through the exit slit)
8 Follow the light path from the lamp through the entrance slit
assembly on to the grating. Use a narrow strip of white card to help
show the position and shape of the light beam. DO NOT TOUCH
ANY OPTICAL COMPONNENTS.
9 Move the card in an arc in front of the grating from the exit slit
assembly, through the incident light beam and towards the torroidal
transformer at the back of the instrument.
10 While doing this identify the bright coloured spectrum (1st order),
the white incident light beam, the white zero order light beam, and
then the dimmer coloured spectrum (2nd order).
11 Press the up or down arrow key to move the white zero order light
beam towards the exit slit. (Usually the down arrow key). The
wavelength displayed should be seen to decrease towards zero.
12 Keep pressing the down (or up) arrow key until the white zero
order light is positioned exactly and symmetrically across the exit
slit.
13 Press the print key to switch the Infra-red filter out of the light path
and check, using the white card that this light passes the sample
chamber and onto the detector lens.
14 With the zero order light passing through the sample area onto the
detector press the <CAL> key twice and ensure that the
wavelength display reads zero.
16 Press the up and down arrow keys and check to see if the mV
reading can be increased as the wavelength changes. If the display
goes over-range (1. ) Press the left arrow key to reduce the lamp
brightness.
Remove the top half of the case by undoing the four recessed screws in
the corners of the base.
Place the top half of the case behind the base, taking care not to trap or
strain the connecting cables.
Taking all precautions to avoid the risk of electric shock, connect the
power cable and depress the right arrow key [>] while turning the power
switch on.
The display should show a mV reading on the top row, followed by the
wavelength on the 2nd row and %T at the bottom left hand side.
Press the down arrow key to reduce the wavelength to –30nm, the
voltmeter should read approximately 0.100V, Press the down arrow key
again to reduce the wavelength to –40nm, the voltmeter should still read
approximately 0.100V.
Press the down arrow key again to reduce the wavelength to –50nm, the
voltmeter should now read approximately 5.00V. Press the up arrow key
and return the wavelength setting to –40nm and the voltmeter reading
should return to approximately 0.100V.
Pass a piece of thick paper or card between the ‘jaws’ of the opto-coupler
and check that when the card is inserted a voltage of approximately 5.00V
is measured as above and that when it is removed this voltage drops to
approximately 0.100V.
If these results are correct then the position should be adjusted as below,
if not then the opto-coupler or power supply PCB may be faulty. There
may also be a bad connection between them. Check the wiring to SK2
and that no wires are trapped under the monochromator.
To adjust the position press the down arrow key to set the wavelength to
–50nm, slacken the two fixing screws slightly and adjust the position of
the opto-coupler until the voltmeter reading just changes from 0.100V to
5.00V.
Tighten the screws and check that at –40nm the reading is approximately
0.100V and that at –50nm it is approximately 5.00V. If not repeat as
above.
All analogue signal processing is dealt with on the Detector PCB. The
output from the detector is shown on the Diagnostics Screen as a Voltage,
in mV. For more information see Section 5.3 - Detector Circuit and
Section 7.1 – The Diagnostics Mode.
This voltage display can be used to check lamp energy (ageing), the
correct functioning of the IR Stray Light filter as well as the Dark Shutter.
Open the dark shutter by pressing the right arrow key and the mV reading
must increase by more than 4mV from that recorded above.
If not the lamp should be changed, if it still has not improved then the
condition and alignment of the optical components should be checked.
If not and no light leaks are obvious (damaged seals around sample
chamber, lid not closing fully, damaged or poorly fitted casework etc)
then the detector or detector PCB may be faulty.
If greater than 3600mV check the lamp, lamp supply voltage, other power
supply levels and detector PCB.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select a wavelength about 10nm
below the certified wavelength of the filter or standard to be used.
Select the absorbance or transmission modes, using the right or left arrow
keys, depending on whether an Absorbance or transmittance standard or
filter is being used.
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Press the up arrow key to increase the wavelength by 1nm and check that
an Absorbance value has increased or a Transmission value has
decreased.
Repeat the above until the first Absorbance value decreases or the first
Transmission value increases. At this point press the down arrow key and
check that the previous value is attained again. Then record this
wavelength as the reported peak.
Repeat the above and check that the same value is reported.
NOTE: 1.) If it is known that there are other peaks closer than 10nm
to the certified peak then the start wavelength should be moved closer to
the certified peak just past any others.
2.) If the Absorbance display goes over range during the test
then carry out the Calibration at the initial wavelength with the filter or
standard in the sample chamber.
Switch the unit off and re-start it in the Diagnostics Mode by holding
down the right hand arrow key <>> while turning power on.
The display should show a mV reading on the top row, followed by the
wavelength on the 2nd row and %T at the bottom left hand side.
Pressing the right arrow key again [>] should operate the dark shutter
solenoid. Press this key to ensure that the shutter is in the open position
(the position that gives a maximum reading on the display)
Press the down arrow key until the wavelength display reads 0.0. Press
the left arrow key to dim the lamp.
Use the up and down arrow keys to set the display to the correction factor
calculated above (observe polarity)
Switch the unit off and then on again, allowing the Start Up tests to be
completed, re-check the certified wavelength calibration standard as
above and check that the reported value is now correct.
8.6 A to D Calibration
Access the Detector PCB by removing the top case assembly as described
in Section 8.2 - Dismantling.
Remove the jumper from pins 3 and 4 on SK2 on the Detector PCB and
fit the lead connected to the calibrator.
Switch the calibrator on and select a negative output (or reverse the
contacts)
Select the A to D calibration mode by turning the unit on with the Print
key depressed.
The lower display will change to prompt for specific input levels and the
upper display will show the relevant mV output.
The initial prompt is for –1mV, set the calibrator to give an input signal
of –1mV, let the upper display settle and then press the enter key.
Then the prompt changes to –20mV, set the calibrator to –20mV let the
upper display settle and then press the enter key.
When successfully completed the display returns to the last settings used
in the measurement mode.
8.7 D to A Calibration
The upper display will show ‘dAC mV’ and the lower display will
indicate the mV level that should be available on the Analogue output.
The first prompt indicates an output level of -2000mV, use the up and
down and left and right arrow keys to adjust the actual reading on the
voltmeter to –2000mV.
The left and right arrow keys change the output in 5mV steps, the up and
down arrow keys in 0.5mV steps.
When the correct level is reached press the enter key and the prompt
moves on to 0mV, repeat the above for this and the 2000mV levels.
When successfully completed the display returns to the last settings used
in the measurement mode.
Items 1 and 2 above can be supplied as Calibration Filter Sets, order part
numbers 035 088.
Where filters are not available the following reagents may be used:
8.8.3 Sodium Nitrate – 50g/l in deionised water, should give less than
0.1% transmittance at 340nm.
Turn the unit on and allow the Start Up tests to complete then allow 15
minutes for the instrument to warm up.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select a wavelength about 10nm
below the certified wavelength of the filter or standard to be used.
Insert the filter or standard in the sample chamber and close the lid.
Press the up arrow key to increase the wavelength by 1nm and check that
an Absorbance value has increased or a Transmission value has
decreased.
Press the up arrow key again to increase the wavelength by 1nm and
check that an Absorbance value has continued to increase or a
Transmission value has decreased further.
Repeat the above until the first Absorbance value decreases or the first
Transmission value increases. At this point press the down arrow key and
check that the previous value is attained again. Then record this
wavelength as the reported peak.
Repeat the above and check that the same value is reported.
NOTE: 1.) If it is known that there are other peaks closer than 10nm
to the certified peak then the start wavelength should be moved closer to
the certified peak just past any others.
2.) If the Absorbance display goes over range during the test
then carry out the Calibration at the initial wavelength with the filter or
standard in the sample chamber.
Check that the reported peak wavelength falls within the specified
tolerance of the instrument PLUS the tolerance of the filter or standard
used.
Turn the unit on and allow the Start Up tests to complete then allow 15
minutes for the instrument to warm up.
Use the up or down arrow keys to select a wavelength at which the filter
or solution is certified.
For the Potassium Dichromate solution use the Sulphuric Acid solution as
a blank, (See Section 8.8.2) if the filter set includes a zero filter use this
as the blank, if not set the blank (zero absorbance or 100% transmittance)
with an empty sample chamber.
Insert the blank (ref. above paragraph) into the sample chamber and close
the lid. Press the CAL key and ensure the display reads 0.000 ABS or
100% T. Remove the blank from the sample chamber.
Insert the certified filter or Potassium Dichromate solution and check that
the reading is within the specified tolerance of the instrument PLUS the
tolerance of the filter/solution used.
Turn the unit on and allow the Start Up tests to complete then allow 15
minutes for the instrument to warm up.
Select the Transmission mode by using the right and left arrow keys to
move the cursor on the bottom menu bar under the %T icon.
Fill a cuvette with the deionised water used to make up the solutions and
place it in the sample chamber. Or for a filter standard use the blank filter
supplied by the manufacturer
Insert the stray light filter or solutions, as above, and ensure that the
reading is within the specified tolerance of the instrument PLUS the
tolerance of the filter/solution used.
Circuit Diagrams
9.1 Power Supply Schematic 630 504
9.2 Power Supply Layout 630 504
Assembly Diagrams
Spare Parts