This document introduces the products of Agilent Technologies, including the characteristics of the Varian brand products under Agilent Technologies.
This document serves as a preliminary field service manual for the Varian (now Agilent) ProStar 363 Fluorescence Detector. It provides an introduction to the product based on Product Information Bulletin #LCP2101 and outlines the service strategy specific to this model.
The manual details the standalone operation features of the detector, including its nine built-in methods for controlling excitation and emission wavelengths, time programming capabilities, and various display options. It also explains how the unit interfaces with the Star workstation via RS-422/485 serial control for full automation.
| Wavelength accuracy | +/- 3 nm |
|---|---|
| Flow cell volume | 12 micro liters illuminated |
| Light source | 150 W Xenon lamp |
| Excitation wavelength range | 200 to 850 nm |
| Emission wavelength range | 250 to 900 nm |
The rated lamp life for a normal lamp is 1200 hours.
The rated lamp life for a long-life lamp is 2000 hours.
The detector requires Star workstation 5.51 or greater for control.