
LS 6000 Scintillation System User’s Manual
PN 247971-F
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Getting Started
Temperature Control Accessory
2
NOTE The unquenched
14
C standard must be the first sample in the Calibrate Rack. If a vial is
detected in position #2 of the Calibrate Rack, Auto DPM Calibration is also per-formed. Refer to
Section 3 Auto DPM Calibration for information on Auto DPM Calibration. Other vials in this rack
are not counted. If calibrating before an Automatic Count, samples for counting must be loaded in
the Sample Racks following the Calibrate Rack, not in the Calibrate Rack.
2. Immediately following the Calibrate Rack, place the Halt Rack (described in Section 2
Setting Up the Racks). If calibrating before Automatic Count, place the sample racks to
count immediately after the Calibrate Rack, followed by the Halt Rack.
3. Press START. The instrument counts the standard and makes the appropriate internal
corrections. A message is printed stating whether calibration was successful or not. If
calibration was unsuccessful, the instrument retains the last calibration.
When Calibration Should Be Done
The instrument should be calibrated daily for the first week or two after installation, until the
phototubes settle in.
After this initial warm-up period, calibration can be performed as follows:
r Once a month.
r Prior to initiating dpm programs (recommended).
r When setting up a new isotope automatically using the New Isotope Setup program
(required).
r Prior to setting up quench curves (required).
r Prior to initiating an Auto DPM program. Refer to Section 3 Auto DPM Calibration for
information on Auto DPM Calibration (recommended).
2.8 Temperature Control Accessory
Temperature Control Accessory, if installed, maintains the sample changer at a constant
temperature. Always operate your LS System with the changer base cover closed when the
Temperature Control Accessory is being used. For most efficient performance, limit the
frequency of opening the changer base cover. If additional samples are being placed on the
changer base, allow sufficient time for the new samples to cool down before counting these
samples.
Under high humidity, some condensation will
occur on the changer base, the air vents, the
changer base
cover, etc. This is normal. To minimize condensation, ensure that the cooling
unit and the IS unit are positioned as close together as possible and
their air vents are correctly
aligned.
Operating the Temperature Control Accessory beyond the operating specifications
will cause excessive condensation.
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