PendoTECH UV-VIS-NIR Photometer for UV
Absorbance and Turbidity Measurements User’s Manual
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Disclaimer
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in an electronic retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, by photocopying,
or otherwise, without the written consent of PendoTECH.
The information in this User Guide is believed to be accurate and reliable for use and operation of the
monitor, however, PendoTECH assumes no responsibility for the use of this product except for what is
covered in the Limited Warranty and Terms and Condition of Sale.
NOTE: “NOTE” is used to notify the user of installation or operation information which is important but
not hazard related.
Safety Guidelines
Warning potential shock hazard. Do not submerge this product. Protect the product
before cleaning with any liquids by covering openings that expose the internal
components.
Each prospective user must test the measurement unit for its proposed application to determine its
suitability for the purpose intended prior to incorporating the sensor to any process or application. The
measurement unit is not intended for use as a component in life support. The sensor is not designed for
any application in which the failure of the product could result in property damage, personal injury, or
death. Proper safeguards must be put into place for the process in which the unit is used.
This device has left our facility after careful testing of all the photometer’s functions and safety features.
The functioning and operational safety of the product can only be ensured if the user observes the usual
safety precautions as well as the specific safety guidelines stated in these operating guidelines:
Before connecting the device to the electrical
supply, ensure that the operating voltage
stated on the power supply corresponds to
the voltage supplied to the unit.
The functioning and operational safety of the
instrument can only be maintained under the
conditions specified in the specifications
section of this manual.
If the instrument is moved from warm
surroundings, condensate may form and
interfere with the functioning of this
instrument. In this event, wait until the
temperature of the photometer equilibrates
to the new temperature before putting it back
into operation.
If there is any reason to assume that the
product can no longer be employed without
risk, it must be set aside and appropriately
marked to prevent further use.
The safety of the user may be endangered if
the instrument:
•is visibly damaged
•no longer operates as specified
•has been damaged in transport
If you are in doubt, the product should be
sent back to the factory.
The operator of this product must ensure that
the following laws and guidelines are
observed when using this product around
dangerous substances:
•EEC Directives
•National Fire Protection Association
•Safety data sheets of the chemical
manufacturer
Maintenance, and repair work must only be
carried out by PendoTECH
