
1. Select the Baseline button in the Scan dialog box. Follow the on-screen prompts to
perform a 100%T baseline scan and a 0%T baseline scan.
Hot Tip
When collecting the 0%T baseline scan do not block the beam instead, remove the
PTFE reference disk from the reflectance port and allow the light to be trapped by
the magnetic port covers.
2. Once the baseline correction is complete, the Ordinate status display in the top left
corner of the dialog box will show ’Zero baseline’ in red text.
3. Clamp the sample over the reflectance port. The sample should be homogeneous,
substantially flat, and large enough to completely cover the image.
4. Click the Start button. The Save As dialog box will appear, allowing the method to
be saved as either a data file or a batch file. If the file is saved as a batch file, all of the
method parameters will be stored with the scan. The sample will be auto-corrected for
100%T, 0%T and Standard Reference.
5. Place your sample in the DRA and click Start.
The Cary will scan your sample and automatically perform the ASTM correction.
Maintenance
The performance of the integrating sphere is dependent on the efficiency of the coating
on the sphere and the reference plates, and the cleanliness of the optical components of
the accessory.
Keep the reference plates clean; if they become dirty, new plates are available from
Varian. The part number for the flat PTFE reference plate is 04 1014439 00, and for the
protruding PTFE reference plate 04 101988 00.
For technical support please contact Varian on:
Varian Analytical Instruments, Melbourne
679 Springvale Road
MULGRAVE, VIC 3170
Cleaning and Inspection
You may gently flush the accessory with pure nitrogen to remove water.
Perform this maintenance procedure weekly when the accessory is in use. Record the
results in the accessory or instrument maintenance log.
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