Hitachi F7000 Instruction Manual

							 
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HITACHI F-7000 FLUORESCENCE SPECTROPHOTOMETER   
FL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM 
(OPERATION EDITION) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please read through this manual carefully 
and keep it in a safe place. 
  Before using the instrument, read the safety 
instructions and precautions carefully.   
  Keep this manual in a safe place nearby so it can 
be referred to whenever needed. 
 
  
						

							
INSTRUCTION MANUAL   HITACHI F-7000   
FLUORESCENCE SPECTROPHOTOMETER    FL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM   (OPERATION EDITION) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation 
 
 
 
 
Copyright 
©  Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation 2006.    All rights reserved.    Printed in Japan.  Part No. 5J1-9010 TR-S (HTS-LH)  
						

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTICE: 
1.  Information contained in this document is subject to 
change without notice for improvement. 
2.  This manual is copyrighted by Hitachi High-Technologies 
Corporation with all rights reserved.     
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted 
or disclosed to a third party in any form or by any means 
without the express written permission of Hitachi 
High-Technologies Corporation. 
3.  Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation assumes no 
liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages 
arising from use not described in this manual. 
Utmost care must be exercised when using the 
instrument. 
4.  This document does not provide any warranty or 
permission for industrial properties or any rights to grant 
license lawfully and without infringement. 
 
  
						

							
PREFACE 
 
We thank you for purchasing the Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation 
fluorescence spectrophotometer. 
The instrument is intended for fluorescence analysis and should not be 
used for other purposes. 
The fluorescence spectrophotometer is designed for use by 
persons having a basic knowledge of chemical analysis.    Keep in 
mind that improper use of analytical instruments, chemicals or 
samples would result not only in wrong analytical results but also 
in consequences adverse to safety and possibly personal injury. 
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use to ensure correct use \
of the instrument. 
Carefully read and understand all of the safety instructions prior to 
operation or maintenance of the instrument. 
This manual should be kept at hand so it can be referred to whenever 
needed. 
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice 
for improvement. 
 
 
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 
 
The Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation fluorescence 
spectrophotometer is accompanied by the following two instruction 
manuals.    F-7000 Fluorescence Spectrophotometer Instruction Manual – 
Maintenance Edition 
   F-7000 Fluorescence Spectrophotometer Instruction Manual – FL 
Solutions Program - Operation Edition 
The cautionary instructions concerning safety are also contained in the 
maintenance edition of the instruction manual.    Be sure to read them 
before attempting use. 
This manual describes the operational procedures for the FL Solutions 
program formulated for the Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation 
fluorescence spectrophotometer.   
Be sure to read through this manual before attempting operation.  
 
  
						

							
IMPORTANT- 1 
IMPORTANT  
 
Precautions on CE Conformity Marking 
 
1.  Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirement   
This equipment conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and has the 
CE conformity marking.    It is designed to satisfy the European Norm 
EN61326 (1997) and its amendment 1 (1998) & amendment 2 (2000). 
 
This equipment is classified as Class A of EN61326.    So, this  equipment must not be used in domestic establishments nor in 
establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply 
network which supplies buildings used for domestic purpose.   
 
And this equipment is also designed to comply with table 1 “Minimum  immunity test requirements” and with evaluation table 2 “Continuous 
unmonitored operation”.    If the equipment is used near an intense 
electromagnetic source, however, interfering noise may be given to the 
instrument to cause an adverse effect on its performance or 
functionality. 
 
2.  Safety Requirement   
This equipment also conforms to the LVD Directive 73/23/EEC and has 
the CE conformity marking.    Its is designed to satisfy the European 
Norm EN61010-1: 2001. 
Since this instrument is classified in class 1, pollution degree 2 of 
EN61010-1, be sure to use it in a suitable environment and ground it 
appropriately.  
 
  
						

							
IMPORTANT- 2 
Information for Users on WEEE (only for EU Countries) 
 
This symbol is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic 
equipment directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). 
This symbol on the product indicates the requirement NOT to dispose 
the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and 
collection systems available. 
  
 
 
Information on Disposal for  Users 
 
1.    In the European Union 
 
If you need to discard this product or discard user serviceable parts: 
Please contact your local sales representative or distributor who will 
inform you of the recycle of the product.   
You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. 
 
2.    In other Countries outside the EU   
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authoriti\
es 
and ask for the correct method of disposal. 
 
 
  
						

							
IMPORTANT- 3 
Warranty on Product   
 
The Hitachi fluorescence spectrophotometer is warranted to be free 
from defects in material or workmanship under normal use within the 
product specifications indicated in this manual and under conditions 
given below.    This warranty is void if the instrument is not used in 
accordance with the instruction manual.   
 
(1)  Scope of Warranty    
This instrument will be repaired without charge if it malfunctions 
due to a defect in workmanship during the warranty period. 
Note that a substitute part may be used for repair, or replacement 
with an equivalent product may be made instead of repair.   
Such system components as a personal computer and printer to be 
updated frequently for improvement may not be available in original 
versions at the time of replacement.   
In addition, the instrument resold without consulting Hitachi, 
consumables and failure of parts that have reached the end of 
specified useful life are excluded from the warranty. 
 
(2) Warranty Period    
One year from the date of initial installation   
(Excluding consumables such as a xenon lamp)   
 
(3)  Limitations and Exclusions on Warranty     
Note that the following cases are excluded from the scope of this 
warranty.  
(a)  Failure due to operation at a place not meeting the installation 
requirements specified by us.   
(b)  Failure due to power supply voltage/frequency other than  specified by us or due to abnormality in power supply.   
(c)  Corrosion or deterioration of the tubing due to impurities  contained in gas, air or cooling water supplied by the user.   
(d)  Corrosion of the electric circuits or deterioration of the optical  elements due to highly corrosive atmospheric gas.   
(e)  Failure due to use of hardware, software or spare parts other  than specified by us.   
(f)  Failure due to improper handling or maintenance by the user.   
(g)  Failure due to maintenance or repair by a service agent not  approved or authorized by us.    
						

							
IMPORTANT- 4 
(h)  Failure due to relocation or transport after initial installation.   
(i)  Failure due to disassembly, modification or relocation not approved by us.   
(j)  Failure due to acts of God, including fire, earthquake, storm,  flood, lightning, social disturbance, riot, crime, insurrection, 
war (declared or undeclared), radioactive pollution, 
contamination with harmful substances, etc.   
(k)  Failure due to computer virus infection.   
 
WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT 
LIMITATION THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, 
MERCHANTABILITY, FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, 
OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.    IN NO 
EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR 
LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE 
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.   
NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY 
US, OUR DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR 
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY 
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.   
HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION ASSUMES NO 
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE TO DATA OR APPLICATION 
SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYING DAMAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT. 
 
(4)  About the Warranty Card   
Be sure to keep the warranty card in a safe place, since it will not 
be re-issued. 
 
 
Installation, Relocation and After-sale Technical Service   
 
Installation of the instrument shall be carried out by or under supervis\
ion 
of our qualified service personnel or our authorized service agent.   
Before installation of the instrument, the customer shall make 
preparations for satisfying the installation requirements in accordance \
with this manual.   
When relocation of the instrument becomes necessary after initial 
installation (delivery), please notify our local sales representative \
or 
service office nearest you.   
 
  
						

							
IMPORTANT- 5 
Technical Seminars and Training for Customers   
 
For the customers to acquire in-depth understanding of the analytical 
instruments, technical seminars and customer training courses are 
available at our or your site.    For further information, contact our local 
sales representative.   
(The technical seminars and customer training courses are available at \
charge.)  
 
 
Precautions on Disposal of Instrument 
 
Although at present this instrument does not use materials that would 
directly cause environmental disruption, the environmental protection 
laws and regulations may be revised or amended.    When disposing of 
this instrument, be sure to check the latest issues of the relevant laws\
 
and regulations or consult your local Hitachi High-Technologies 
Corporation service office. 
  
						

							
IMPORTANT- 6 
Other Precautions   
 
Handling of Chemicals and Samples     
(1)  The user is responsible for following relevant legal standards and regulations in the handling, storage and discarding of chemicals 
and samples used in analytical operations of the instrument.   
 
(2)  Reagents, standard solutions and accuracy-control samples shall  be handled, stored and discarded as instructed by the respective 
suppliers.  
 
 
Notice on This Instruction Manual     
(1)  The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice for product improvement.   
 
(2)  This manual is copyrighted by Hitachi High-Technologies  Corporation with all rights reserved.     
 
(3)  No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any  form or by any means without our express written permission.   
 
 
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