SS-OCT System Base Unit
Chapter 2: Setup
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6)
Fiber connection to the imaging scanner:
ATTENTION
When installing the fiber, make sure that the fiber tip does not get contaminated by dust.
Do not touch the fiber tip!
Remove the dust caps from one fiber end and from the FC/APC fiber connection at the imaging
scanner. Store these with the system packaging.
Figure 9
Fiber Connection to the Imaging Scanner
A)
Slide the fiber tip into the center bore of the fiber connection.
B and C) The fiber needs to be rotationally oriented so that the alignment nose slides into the mating
part of the probe connector as shown in C.
NOTE: If the nose slide is not properly aligned, you will still be able to secure the fiber but
there will be significant light losses produced by this incorrect connection.
D)
Secure the fiber connection by gently turning the lock cap clockwise.
A
D
C
B
