8453 UV-visible system - operator manual.pdf

Introduction to Your SystemSpectrophotometer DescriptionSpectrophotometer DescriptionYour spectrophotometer is very easy to use. It has a line power indicator, astatus indicator and some push buttons. All electrical connections are madeat the rear of the spectrophotometer.Front ViewThe front view of the spectrophotometer is shown in Figure 2. Notice that thesample compartment is open. Unlike conventional spectrophotometers theAgilent 8453 does not suffer from ambient stray light. The open sample areamakes it easier to access for cuvette handling and to connect tubing to a flowcell or thermostattable cell holder. The spectrophotometer is shipped withthe standard single-cell holder. Standard and accessory cell holders can beremoved and replaced in seconds with few or no tools.Figure 2Front View of SpectrophotometerIndicatoLine power switch withgreen lightPushbuttonsThe line power switch is located at the lower-left part of thespectrophotometer. Pressing it in turns on the spectrophotometer. It stayspressed in and shows a green light when the spectrophotometer is turned on.14