PerkinElmer Raman Flex 400 Series, Getting Started Manual

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48 . RamanFlex 400 Series Getting Started Guide
4. Remove the two retained screw-in caps from the coupler ports at the bottom left of the
panel.
If you have a RamanFlex 400F and wish to connect a second fiber optic probe, then
remove the retained screw-in caps from the two couplers below the LED FIBER 2
connector.
5. Connect the excitation cable of the FOP to the coupler marked EXC.
Make sure that the polarizing ridge on the FOP cable is aligned with the slot in the
coupler casing before carefully pushing the cable into the coupler (Figure 13).
Figure 13 Connecting the fiber optic probe
6. Connect the collection cable of the FOP to the coupler marked COL.
Make sure that the polarizing ridge on the FOP cable is aligned with the slot in the
coupler casing before carefully pushing the cable into the coupler.
7. If you have a standard probe, connect the DIN connector to the nearby socket marked
LED FIBER 1.
OR
If you have a RamanFlex 400F and are connecting a second fiber optic probe, connect
the DIN connector to the socket marked LED FIBER 2.
OR
If you have a triggered probe, connect the USB extender cable to a USB port on your
PC.
8. Reconnect the power cables.
Removing the FOP
If it is necessary to remove the FOP, for example for replacement or transportation, please
follow this procedure carefully:
1. Ensure the attenuator cap is attached to the FOP.
2. Switch off the instrument and remove the main power cable.
3. Carefully move the spectrometer module to permit easier access to the rear panel.
Coupler
Probe
Polarizing ridge
aligned with slot