PerkinElmer RamanMicro 200 Series, Getting Started Manual

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60 . RamanMicro 200 Series Getting Started Guide
Figure 27 Attaching the FOP
5. Connect the excitation cable of the fiber optic probe to the coupler marked EXC.
Make sure that the polarizing ridge on the fiber optic probe cable is aligned with the slot
in the coupler casing before carefully pushing the cable into the coupler (Figure 28).
Figure 28 Connecting the fiber optic probe
6. Connect the collection cable of the fiber optic probe to the coupler marked COL.
Make sure that the polarizing ridge on the fiber optic probe cable is aligned with the slot
in the coupler casing before carefully pushing the cable into the coupler.
7. Screw the screw caps from the fiber optic cables onto the coupler casings.
8. If you have a standard probe, connect the DIN connector to the nearby socket marked
LED FIBER 2.
OR
If you have a triggered probe, connect the USB extender cable to a USB port on your
PC.
9. 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