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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Dear RASMB,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have a question about our spr instrument. I
realize this is primarily an AUC list but perhaps there are individuals who work
with this instrument that may be able to provide some advice.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The IFC in our instrument fails like clockwork
every six to seven months. Very little information is provided by the
vendor about why this is occurring except that it is expected to fail every six
to nine months.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>This is an expensive part to replace, and I'm
wondering if anyone has had a similar experience, and whether or not people
have attempted a work-around to avoid having to spend 6k every six months to
replace this part.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Any advice is appreciated and thank you in advance
for your attention.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>John Sumida<BR>University of
Washington.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>