L1050070A
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Radiation emitted by the Spectrum 100/ 400 source
Humidity
Contamination
Safe handling
CAUTION
Caution should be exercised when the beam from an NIR source is directed
onto the external LiTaO
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detector. Unless there is a suitable attenuator in
place, the detector could be permanently damaged.
CAUTION
The NIR source is a quartz halogen bulb that emits ultraviolet, visible and
infrared radiation. The majority of this energy is in the infrared region. Do not
stare into the beam produced by this bulb. For further safety and warning
information see the Spectrum 100 Series User’s Guide (L1050021) or
Spectrum 400 Series User’s Guide (L1050056). These are distributed as .pdf
files on the Spectrum Manuals CD (L1050002).
CAUTION
Never remove the window in the external beam and leave this port open to
atmosphere. If the spectrometer is fitted with KBr optics, do not exchange the
window if the humidity is >45% relative humidity.
The humidity sensitive optics will be damaged if subjected to a relative
humidity in excess of the specified level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch, or otherwise contaminate, sensitive optical
components such as the parabolic mirror assembly.
These precision optical devices are easily scratched and may not be easy to
clean.
WARNING
The spectrometer is a heavy precision instrument, so two people are required
for safe handling.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift the instrument, or to move it to another location, when
the optical bench, or any other external accessory, is attached.
The optical alignment of the external accessory bracket may be disturbed.
