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Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series User Manual (251 pages)

Brand: Malvern | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 8.65 MB

Table of Contents
5
Instrument Guide
9
Introduction to this Manual Introduction

11
- About this Manual
  11
- Access to the Instrument
  12
  - Malvern Instruments Personnel
    12
  - Supervisor
    12
  - Operator
    12
  - Naming Convention
    13
  - Menu Commands
    13
- Assumed Information
  13
- Where to Get Help
  13
Introducing the Zetasizer Nano

15
- Introduction
  15
- About the Zetasizer Nano
  15
  - The Zetasizer Nano Range
    16
  - Zetasizer Nano Range Options
    17
  - Laser Type
    17
  - Accessory Options
    18
- Primary Measurement Techniques
  20
  - Particle Size?
    20
  - Zeta Potential and Electrophoresis?
    21
  - Proteins
    21
  - Toners and Liquid Inks
    21
  - Pigments
    21
  - Molecular Weight?
    23
- Hardware Components
  25
  - Optical Unit Components
    26
  - Rear Panel
    26
  - Status Indicator
    29
  - Flow-Mode Connection
    29
  - Cell Access Button
    30
  - Cell Area
    30
  - Chemical Compatibility
    30
  - Cell Area Lid
    31
  - Electrodes
    31
  - Access Channel for Titrator and Flow Cell Tubes
    31
  - Cell Basin
    32
  - Thermal Cap
    32
  - Drain Port
    32
  - Drain Channel
    32
  - Cuvette Holder
    33
  - Cells and Cuvettes
    34
- Software Overview
  35
  - The Zetasizer Nano Software Application
    35
  - Menu Bar
    36
  - File Menu
    36
  - Edit Menu
    37
  - View Menu
    38
  - Measure Menu
    39
  - Tools Menu
    40
  - Security Menu
    41
  - Window Menu
    42
  - Help Menu
    42
  - Toolbars
    43
  - Measurement File Window
    44
  - Title Bar
    44
  - Measurement File Workspace
    44
  - Record and Report Tabs
    44
  - Measurement Display
    45
  - Status Bar and Status Icons
    45
  - Nano Icon
    45
  - Malvern Defined Features
    46
  - 21 CFR 11 Icon
    46
  - Research Icon
    46
  - Microrheology Icon
    46
  - Units Conversion
    47
Making Measurements

49
- Introduction
  49
- Quick Guide to Making a Measurement
  50
- Powering up the System
  50
  - Turning on the Instrument
    50
  - Starting the Zetasizer Nano Software
    51
- Sample Preparation
  51
- Selecting and Preparing the Measurement Cell
  51
- Making an SOP Measurement
  52
  - Opening or Creating a Measurement File
    52
  - Starting an SOP Measurement
    53
- Making a Manual Measurement
  54
- The Measurement Display
  54
  - Button Bar
    55
  - Status Bar
    55
  - Progress Meter
    56
  - Tab Views
    56
  - Size Measurements
    56
  - Result Tab
    56
  - Correlation Function
    57
  - Molecular Weight Measurements
    58
  - Multi-View Tab
    58
  - Log Sheet Tab
    58
  - Expert Advice Tab
    58
  - Zeta Potential Measurements
    59
  - Flow-Mode Measurements
    60
  - Measurement Sequence
    61
  - Trend Measurements
    61
  - Titration Measurements
    61
Records and Reports - Viewing the Results

65
- Displaying the Results
  65
- Introduction
  65
- Preparing the Sample - Size
  85
- Sample Concentration
  85
Sample Preparation

85
- Introduction
  85
  - Considerations for Small Particles
    86
  - Minimum Concentration
    86
  - Considerations for Large Particles
    87
  - Maximum Concentration
    87
  - Filtration
    88
  - Using Ultrasonics
    88
- Preparing the Sample - Molecular Weight
  89
- Preparing the Sample - Zeta Potential
  90
- Count Rate Meter
  93
  - Count Rate Monitor
    93
  - Dust in the Sample
    93
  - Measurement Position
    94
  - Attenuator
    94
  - Measurement Angle
    94
  - Cell Type
    94
Security

97
- Introduction
  97
- Initial Start-Up - Set up the Administrator
  98
- Enabling Security
  99
- User Groups
  99
- Adding/Editing a Group
  99
- Users
  101
  - Adding/Editing a User
    101
  - Password Options
    102
  - User Cannot Change Password
    102
  - User Must Change Password at Next Logon
    102
Measurement File Window - Workspaces

105
- Introduction
  105
- Measurement File Window
  106
  - Workspaces
    107
  - To Displaying a Workspace
    107
  - To Create a New Workspace
    108
  - Record View
    109
  - To Modify a Workspace
    109
  - Deleting a Workspace
    109
  - Exporting and Importing Workspaces
    109
  - Report Tabs
    111
  - Handling the Measurement Files
    111
  - Selecting a Report to View
    111
  - Moving, Copying and Deleting Records
    112
  - Batch Printing
    112
Using Sops

113
- Introduction
  113
  - SOP Player
    114
  - SOP Toolbar
    114
- The SOP Editor
  115
- Tree Menu View
  116
- Creating an SOP
  121
- SOP Editor Menu and Toolbar
  121
- Measurement Type Selection
  122
- To Select the Measurement Type
  122
- Size Sops
  123
  - Instrument Configuration
    123
  - Sample Name
    125
  - Custom Parameters
    125
  - Sample - Material
    126
  - Adding a Parameter (Add Button)
    126
  - Materials Manager
    127
  - Sample - Dispersant
    128
  - Sample - General Options
    130
  - Mark-Houwink Parameters
    130
  - Sample - Temperature
    131
  - Sample - Cell
    132
  - Measurement
    133
  - Angle of Detection
    133
  - Measurement Duration
    134
  - Measurements
    134
  - Measurement - Instructions
    135
  - Partial Results
    135
  - Measurement - Advanced
    136
  - Positioning Method
    136
  - Automatic Attenuation Selection
    136
  - Data Processing
    137
  - Analysis Models
    137
  - Multiple Narrow Modes
    137
  - Protein Analysis
    137
  - Configure Button
    138
  - Data Processing - Reports
    139
  - Data Processing - Export
    140
- Molecular Weight Sops
  141
  - Sample - Solvent
    142
  - Solvents Manager
    143
  - Sample - Standard
    143
  - Standards Manager
    144
  - Molecular Weight by Static Light Scattering
    144
  - SLS Run Duration
    145
  - Shape Correction Model
    146
  - Size Measurement
    148
  - Size Measurement - Advanced
    149
- Zeta Potential Sops
  150
- Flow-Mode Sops
  159
- Trend Sops
  160
  - Trend - Sequence
    161
  - Start Temperature
    161
  - End Temperature
    161
  - Temperature Interval / Number of Steps
    161
- Extracting an SOP
  162
- Titration Sops
  162
- Modifying an SOP
  163
- Distributing an SOP
  163
Advanced Features

165
- Introduction
  165
- Solvent Builder
  166
  - Building a Complex Solvent
    167
  - SOP Player Window
    169
- Result Averaging
  176
- Editing the Result
  177
  - Editing a Flow-Mode Result
    178
  - 21 CFR Part 11
    178
- Exporting Results
  179
  - Exporting Using Drag and Drop
    179
  - Exporting Using Menu Controls
    180
  - Creating an Export Template
    181
- Options Window
  184
  - Startup
    185
  - Folders
    185
  - Macros
    185
  - External Inputs
    186
  - Feature Keys
    187
  - Microrheology
    187
  - Advanced Protein Features
    187
  - ER/ES Features (21 CFR Part 11)
    187
- Expert Advice
  190
- Explanation
  191
Report Designer

193
- Introduction
  193
  - Views - Print and Screen Reports
    194
  - Report Contents
    195
  - Getting Started
    195
- Creating a New Report
  196
- Adding Elements to the Report
  196
- Opening an Existing Report
  196
- Setting up the Report Elements
  198
  - Text
    198
  - Picture
    198
  - Parameter
    198
  - Frame
    200
  - Calculation
    200
  - Well-Plate
    201
  - Calculation Editor
    201
  - Setting Colours
    202
  - Graphs
    203
  - Fit
    204
  - Correlogram
    204
  - Residuals
    204
  - Statistics
    204
  - Titration
    205
  - Graph Properties Window - General
    205
  - Trend Graph Properties
    205
  - Tables
    206
  - Line Styles
    206
  - Trend Tables
    206
  - Titration Tables
    207
  - Table Properties Window
    207
- Selecting Elements
  208
- Aligning and Sizing Elements
  209
- Saving a Report
  209
- A Finished Report
  210
- Viewing the New Report
  211
- Other Information Shown on a Report
  211
- Protecting a Report
  211
- Measurement Theory
  213
Size Theory

215
- Introduction
  215
Molecular Weight Theory

223
- What Is Static Light Scattering
  223
- Introduction
  223
  - Static Light Scattering - Theory
    224
  - Rayleigh Scattering
    225
- The Debye Plot
  226
  - What Is Zeta Potential?
    229
  - Zeta Potential and the Electrical Double Layer
    229
- Introduction
  229
  - Electrokinetic Effects
    231
  - Electrophoresis
    232
  - Electrophoretic Mobility
    232
- Laser Doppler Velocimetry
  233
  - Measuring Electrophoretic Mobility
    233
  - The Electroosmosis Effect
    234
  - Optical Modulator
    234
- The M3-PALS Technique
  235
  - Avoiding Electroosmosis
    235
  - Reversal of the Applied Field
    236
  - Slow Field Reversal (SFR)
    236
  - Fast Field Reversal (FFR)
    236
  - Adding PALS and What Is It?
    237
  - M3 Measurement Sequence
    237
  - Benefits of M3
    237
  - How PALS Works
    238
  - Operation of the Zetasizer Nano - Zeta Potential Measurements
    239
  - Index
    241

Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series User Manual (256 pages)

Brand: Malvern | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 6.81 MB

Table of Contents
3
Part 1 - Operators Guide
7
Introduction
9
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction to this Manual

11
- Introduction to this Manual
  11
- How to Use this Manual
  12
- Access to the Instrument
  13
- Assumed Information
  14
- Where to Get Help
  14
CHAPTER 2 - What Is the Zetasizer Nano?

19
CHAPTER 3 - How Does the Zetasizer Nano Work?

29
- Introduction
  29
- How Is a Zetasizer Measurement Performed
  29
- What Does the Zetasizer Consist of
  32
  - Identifying the Hardware
    32
  - Navigating the Software
    41
- Measurement File Window
  43
CHAPTER 4 - Making Measurements - a Tutorial

53
- Introduction
  53
- Quick Guide to Making a Measurement
  54
- Powering up the System
  54
- Sample Preparation
  55
- Choosing the Correct Cell
  55
- Filling the Cell
  60
- Inserting the Cell
  63
- Making an SOP Measurement
  66
- Making a Manual Measurement
  68
- The Measurement Display
  69
- Editing the Result
  75
- Introduction
  103
CHAPTER 5 - Records and Reports - Viewing the Results

104
CHAPTER 6 - Sample Preparation

104
CHAPTER 7 - Maintenance

104
- Cleaning the Cells
  104
- Replacing the System Fuse
  106
- Introduction
  111
CHAPTER 8 - Security

112
- Initial Start-Up - Set up the Administrator
  112
- Enabling Security
  113
- Users
  115
CHAPTER 10 - Measurement File Window - Workspace Management

121
- Introduction
  121
CHAPTER 9 - Using Sops

122
- Creating an SOP
  122
- All Sops
  124
- Size Sops
  130
- Molecular Weight Sops
  138
- Zeta Potential Sops
  142
- Trend & Protein Melting Point Sops
  147
- Extracting an SOP
  149
- Distributing an SOP
  150
- Introduction
  163
- Creating an Export Template
  165
CHAPTER 11 - Exporting Results

171
- Introduction
  171
- Opening a Report
  172
- Customising and Editing the Report
  174
- A Finished Report
  181
- Viewing the New Report
  182
CHAPTER 14 - Molecular Weight Theory

185
- Introduction
  185
CHAPTER 13 - Size Theory

195
- Introduction
  195
- The Debye Plot
  198
CHAPTER 12 - Creating Custom Reports

203
- Introduction
  203
CHAPTER 15 - Zeta Potential Theory

207
- Laser Doppler Velocimetry
  207
- The M3-PALS Technique
  209
  - Operation of the Zetasizer Nano Zeta Potential Measurements
    213
  - Canadian Regulatory Information F
    249

Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series Accessories Manual (126 pages)

Brand: Malvern | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 5.66 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction and Accessory Range Introduction
7
Accessory Range
7
General Cells and Cuvettes
13
Introduction
13
Cuvette Holder
14
Cell and Cuvettes
15
Size and Molecular Weight Cuvettes
20
Folded Capillary Cell
24
Dip Cell
32
High Concentration Cell
37
Surface Zeta Potential Cell
43
Surface Zeta Potential Cell Introduction
44
Measurement Technique
45
Preparation for Measurement
46
Controlling an SZP Measurement Via an SOP
52
Performing the Measurement
58
Maintenance - Cleaning the SZP Cell
61
Chemical Compatibility - SZP Cell
62
Flow-Mode Option
63
Introduction
63
Flow-Mode
63
Applications
64
Connectivity
65
Exporting the Flow-Mode Data
66
Editing and Inspecting a Flow-Mode Result
67
Controlling the Flow-Mode Measurement Via an SOP
71
The Flow-Mode Measurement Display
76
Displaying the Flow-Mode Report
77
Introduction
79
DLS Microrheology
79
Microrheology Utilities
81
Exporting the Microrheology Data
82
Controlling the Microrheology Measurement Via an SOP
84
Microrheology Measurement Process
87
Displaying the Microrheology Measurement Report
95
Advanced Protein Features
99
Introduction
99
Controlling a Protein Mobility Measurement Via an SOP
102
Performing the Measurement
105
Interpreting the Results
106
Calculators Tool
108

Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series Self Installation And Quick Start Manual (16 pages)

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Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series User Manual (251 pages)

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Introduction to this Manual Introduction

Introducing the Zetasizer Nano

Making Measurements

Records and Reports - Viewing the Results

Sample Preparation

Security

Measurement File Window - Workspaces

Using Sops

Advanced Features

Report Designer

Size Theory

Molecular Weight Theory

Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series User Manual (256 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 - Introduction to this Manual

CHAPTER 2 - What Is the Zetasizer Nano?

CHAPTER 3 - How Does the Zetasizer Nano Work?

CHAPTER 4 - Making Measurements - a Tutorial

CHAPTER 5 - Records and Reports - Viewing the Results

CHAPTER 6 - Sample Preparation

CHAPTER 7 - Maintenance

CHAPTER 8 - Security

CHAPTER 10 - Measurement File Window - Workspace Management

CHAPTER 9 - Using Sops

CHAPTER 11 - Exporting Results

CHAPTER 14 - Molecular Weight Theory

CHAPTER 13 - Size Theory

CHAPTER 12 - Creating Custom Reports

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