Gardner LCS IV User Manual

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Standard programs
5.7 Photometry (LCS IV only)
In the photometry mode, photometric measurements can be 
carried out as: 
Single wavelength measurements
Multi wavelength measurements
Time course
Wavelength scans
5.7.1 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance readings)
The Single Wavelength mode can be used in three ways. For 
sample readings at a single wavelength, the instrument can be 
programmed to measure the absorbance, % transmittance or 
concentration of the analyte.
Absorbance readings: The light absorbed by the sample is 
measured in absorbance units.
% Transmittance measures the percent of the original light 
that passes through the sample and reaches the detector.
Turning on the concentration factor allows selection of a 
specific multiplier for converting absorbance readings to 
concentration. In a graph of concentration versus the 
absorbance, the concentration factor is the slope of the line.
5.7.1.1 Set up Single Wavelength mode
1.
In the main menu, press the Single Wavelength menu 
option. 
2.
Press Options for Parameter Setup.
Table 7 Options for Single Wavelength
Options
Description
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For further Options
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Symbol: Store Data, if Instrument Setup > Data Log Setup > Auto Store: Off is selected.
Symbol: Recall Data, if Instrument Setup > Data Log Setup > Auto Store: On is selected.
% Trans/Abs
To switch to % transmittance, concentration or absorbance readings