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•  Processing Toolbar (displayed in data processing window)   
Has buttons for smoothing, differentiation, etc.   
 
 
 
 
These five toolbars are independent and each of them can be 
located at a desired position as shown in Fig. 1-25 (monitor 
window).  
 
 
 
Fig. 1-25    An Example of Toolbar Arrangement 
1.4  Screen Composition  
						

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The following tables present the functional descriptions of the 
buttons on each toolbar.   
The function keys on the keyboard can also be utilized.    For the 
functional assignment to each function key, refer to 1.5.   
 
Table 1-1  Standard Toolbar 
 
Button Function  
 Creates a new analysis method/sample table.   
 Opens data files.     
 Saves the current file.   
 Stores a selected character string or graphic item into 
the clipboard.   
 Pastes the contents of the clipboard.   
 Opens the print window.   
 Indicates the present status of the spectrophotometer 
connected.  
 Indicates the information (version number, etc.) on the 
FL Solutions program.   
 Calls up the help window.   
 
 
Table 1-2  Measurement Toolbar 
 
Button Function  
 Opens the Analysis Method window.   
 Displays the sample name/comment name entry 
window.  
 Displays the sample table for sample name/comment 
name input.   
 For manual input of standard sample values.     
 Starts measurement.   
 Stops measurement.   
 Closes the shutter. 
 Opens the shutter.   
 
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Table 1-3  Spectrum Toolbar 
 
Button Function  
 Restores the scale to its original condition.   
 Indicates ruled lines.   
 
Indicates a bird’s-eye view.   
 
For display from the rear. 
 
For display from the right side.   
 
Selects a spectrum to be displayed.   
 Indicates the trace cursor.   
 For display in a contour map.     
 
For display from the front.   
 
For display from the left.   
 
Automatically sets the scale.   
 
 
Table 1-4  Instrument Toolbar 
 
Button Function  
 Performs wavelength drive.   
 
Carries out automatic pre-scanning.   
 
Conducts zero-point adjustment.   
 
Enlarges the vertical-axis double.   
 Reduces the vertical-axis to half.   
 
Restores the scale to its original condition.   
 Adjusts the vertical-axis display automatically so that 
you can view the entire spectral graph.     
 
Indicates ruled lines.   
 
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Table 1-5  Processing Toolbar 
 
Button Function  
 Opens the Spectrum Properties window.   
 Outputs a report of data file.   
 Performs peak detection.   
 
Performs differentiation.   
 
Performs peak detection in 3-dimensional measured 
data.  
 
Performs area calculation.   
 Performs fundamental arithmetic calculations between 
spectra.  
 
Calculates the life of phosphorescence.   
 
Performs smoothing.   
 
Resets data.   
 
Performs fundamental arithmetic calculations of 3-
dimensional spectra.   
 
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1.5    Functions of Function Keys   
 
The function keys on the keyboard provides the following 
functions.  
Each function can be directly executed.   
 
Key No. Wavelength 
Scan Time Scan  Photometry  3-D Scan 
[F4] Measurement Measurement Sample measurement Measurement 
[F5]     Blank measurement   
[F6] Stop  Stop  Stop  Stop  
[F7]     Interrupting 
measurement   
[F8]     Remeasurement    
[F9]     End    
 
 
1.5    Functions of Function Keys  
						

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1.6    Explanation of Monitor Window   
 
The monitor window contains the following information.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 1-26  Monitor Window  
 
 
(1)  Sample name indication   
 
A sample name is indicated.    For its input, use the sample 
table or sample name/comment input window.   
 
(2)  Current photometric value indication   
 
The current photometric value is indicated.   
 
(3) EX  
 
The current excitation wavelength is indicated.   
 
(4) EM  
 
The current emission wavelength is indicated.   
(1) 
(2) 
(3) 
(4) 
(5) 
(6) 
(7) 
(8) 
(9) 
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
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(5) EX slit  
 
The current excitation slit width is indicated.   
 
(6) EM slit  
 
The current emission slit width is indicated.   
 
(7) Shutter  
 
Shutter opening or closing is indicated.   
 
(8) Lamp  
 
ON/OFF state of the light source lamp is indicated.   
 
(9) Shutter control  
 
The active state of shutter control is indicated.   
 
(10) Corrected spectra  
 
Setting of spectrum correction is indicated.   
 
(11) Sample  
 
The number assigned to the sample under measurement is 
indicated.  
 
(12) Replicate count  
 
A count in repeated measurement is indicated.   
 
(13) Message indication  
 
An information message such as “Ready,” “Scanning” or 
“Parameter” is presented.   
When the message “Ready” is indicated, it is allowed to 
press      (measurement) button.  
 
(14)  Error message indication   
 
An error message such as “Xe Lamp Error!” is presented.     
If any error message appears, take a proper 
countermeasure referring to 4.7 of the maintenance edition.     
1.6    Explanation of Monitor Window  
						

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Table 1-6    Possible Error Messages 
 
Message Indication  
ROM Status Error!  A ROM error has occurred.   
RAM Status Error!  A RAM error has occurred.   
Xe Lamp Error!  The Xe lamp is not lit.   
Momentary Power 
Failure! Power supply of the spectrophotometer was 
cut off.    Restart the spectrophotometer for 
initialization.   
Shutter Initialize 
Error Shutter position cannot be detected.   
Zero Adjustment 
Error The spectrophotometer is abnormal.   
Auto Prescan Error Peak cannot be detected.   
Common Prescan 
Error Peak cannot be detected.   
EX Wavelength 
Initialize Error The initial position of the wavelength drive 
screw cannot be detected.   
EM Wavelength 
Initialize Error The initial position of the wavelength drive 
screw cannot be detected.   
Battery Voltage 
Low Line voltage has dropped.   
EEPROM Error  An EEPROM error has occurred.   
H16 Program Error A program error of H16 has occurred.   
Chopper Error  Chopper position cannot be detected.   
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1.7    Input of Spectrophotometer Serial No.   
 
Select the Instruments (I) command from the Tools (T) menu or 
click the          button.    The dialog box shown in Fig. 1-27 opens.   
 
 
 
Fig. 1-27 
 
 
Click the Instrument area and then Serial Number.  The dialog 
box shown in Fig. 1-28 will open.    In this box, input the serial No. 
of your spectrophotometer.     
 
 
 
Fig. 1-28 
 
 
After input, click OK.  
The serial No. input here is saved as an analytical condition item 
into the data file and can be printed.    In connection with the   
F-4500 series (F-4500 or F-4510), the relevant 
spectrophotometer needs to be selected.    Click Instrument 
Name.    In the dialog box shown below, select the model of your 
spectrophotometer.   
 
 
 
Fig. 1-29  Instrument Name 
1.7    Input of Spectrophotometer Serial No.  
						

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1.8  Window Setting  
 
The information to be displayed upon starting the FL Solutions 
program or opening the data processing window can be selected 
and unnecessary one can be excluded from display.     
Select Options (O) command from the Tools (T) menu.   
In the Options dialog box, the following settings can be made.   
After your setting, click OK.   
The set functions are validated when starting the monitor window 
again or opening the data processing window.     
 
 
 
Fig. 1-30    Options Dialog Box 
 
 
This box has the following tabs.   
• Display tab 
• Fonts tab 
• Processing tab 
• Colors tab 
• Startup tab  
•  Sensitivity Slits tab 
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