UW CHEMISTRY NMR
Announcments & Equipment Logs
UPDATE : AV300 : BACKUP PROBE INSTALLED – READY FOR USE
While the ATMA probe is being repaired, we will use the broadband BBO probe, that needs to be tuned and matched by hand ! This probe does not have gradient. Therefore, NO TOPSHIM. You have to shim by hand. If you need assistance to readjust to the new reality, please contact Adrienne or myself. NMR […]
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ALERT ! : AV300 – ATMA PROBEHEAD MALFUNCTION
The system is down currently as the 1H channel of the ATMA probe is not functional. We are in the process of installing a back up probe and update the user base once it is ready for use. PLEASE NOTE : THE BACKUP PROBE WILL HAVE TO BE TUNED/MATCHED BY HAND – USING ‘wobb’ COMMAND. […]
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UPDATE ! DRX499 – SYSTEM IS READY FOR USE
Users can start reserving time right now. The system has the TXO-13C,19F {1H} -Z gradient probe shimmed up and calibrated. IMPORTANT : Please make sure you start “edte” and check that the temperature is stable at 298 K. DEFAULT Shims : USE “rsh stdtxo” STANDARD pulses/power levels : USE “getprosol” Please ask, if you have […]
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UPDATE – DRX499 : SYSTEM WILL BE READY ON MONDAY, 24 Apr
I am acutely aware of the long down time on this instrument and I convey my sincere gratitude for your patient cooperation all along. The good news is that, the system is brought to a stable and reliable state as I write this. Last but not least, the shim up needs to be completed before […]
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ALERT ! DRX499 – SYSTEM DOWN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
A power supply failure is identified in one of the main components of the spectrometer and being looked into. This problem is unrelated to the probehead issue we were investigating. As of now I can’t give a clear estimate of the down time but I hope to update the situation before the end of today. […]
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ALERT ! DRX499 – DOWN FOR HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
Both RF as well as gradient sections need to be inspected/serviced to bring the instrument back to optimal condition. Some of these issues have been pending to be addressed and it is past due to get to these. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I expect the instrument to be back in operation by […]
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ALERT ! FREE TOPSPIN 3.5 SOFTWARE USERS…
The Bruker Topspin 3.5 software for processing is free for Academic users but the license has to be renewed every year. Those of you who are already using the software need to know that the license expires by 31st March and you have to download the appropriate version file/license to continue using the software. The […]
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