PEM200 User Manual
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The PEM units are rugged and reliable and normally require no additional maintenance.
If trouble occurs, please consult the troubleshooting section and then contact Hinds’
engineers for assistance.
Cleaning
When the PEM was shipped, the surface was clean and defect free; however, the rigors
of packing and shipping may leave some residue on the optical surface(s). A final
cleaning of the optical surfaces may be required before using them in your system.
As with all optics, dirt, fingerprints, oils and other materials lower the effectiveness and
shorten the lifetime of dielectric coatings.
Handle all optics with care to prevent unusual wear, breakage or surface scratches.
Recommended Optics Cleaning Solutions
It is important to use the proper cleaning solution for specific optic materials. Failure to
use the proper cleaning solution may scratch or damage the optical surface.
Coated/Uncoated Non-ZnSe Optics
The non-ZnSe optics are coated with a hard, durable dielectric material and may be
cleaned like an uncoated optical surface. The optic may be cleaned with
uncontaminated
acetone
.
Coated/Uncoated ZnSe Optics
The ZnSe optics may be cleaned with lighter fluid/butane.
Avoid exposing the junction between the optical element and the transducer with the
solvent.
Cleaning the Optics
Two cleaning methods recommended are the cotton swab method and the lens tissue
method. These “wet drag” techniques of cleaning are effective methods for removing
dust and light residue from most hard-coated optical surfaces.
Warning
To guard against electrical shock or instrument damage, never
allow water to get inside the case. Unplug the unit before cleaning
the optics.