PerkinElmer RamanStation 400, Getting Started Manual

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96 . RamanStation 400 Series Getting Started Guide
Fiber Optic Probe SOPs
NOTE: The SOPs included on the following pages are only appropriate for a standard fiber
optic probe. For details of how to acquire data using a triggered fiber optic probe, see
the
Raman Triggered Fiber Optic Probe
leaflet (L1321887).
SOP-7: Selecting the Fiber Optic Probe
1. Ensure the instrument is switched on, if not follow SOP-1.
2. Select Setup from the Instrument menu in Spectrum.
The Scan and Instrument Setup dialog is displayed.
3. Click .
4. In the Accessory Configuration section, select Fiber Optic Probe from the Beam Path
drop-down list.
The following warning message is displayed.
5. Ensure that laser safety precautions are being observed, and then click OK.
If you have any doubts about the required safety precautions click Cancel.
6. To setup an experiment and collect data using the FOP please refer to the following
SOPs:
SOP-3 Setting up and saving experiment parameters
SOP-4 Collecting a Spectrum.
The probe can now be positioned so as to achieve the best spectrum. Laser light will be
emitted from the fiber optic during data collection and when the software is running in
Spectral Preview mode.