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iS50 ATR Module
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iS50 ATR Module User Guide
Thermo Scientific
Installing and Removing the Pressure Arm
The pressure arm can be removed if needed.
To remove the pressure arm
1. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise until the support post disengages from
the threads.
2. Pull up on the pressure arm until the support post is free of the ATR module housing.
To install the pressure arm
1. Place a sample on the diamond crystal (a piece of paper will suffice).
2. Fit the end of the pressure arm support post into the hole in the ATR module housing.
3. Align the tip of the pressure arm with the diamond crystal.
4. Gently lower the post into the housing.
5. Turn the pressure control knob clockwise until the pressure arm lowers to the desired
height.
Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting information will help you solve problems you may have with the ATR
module. The information is divided as follows:
Pressure control knob
Pressure arm
Support post
Hardware problems
Steps you can take to resolve problems with the ATR
module.
Applications problems
How to fix problems in the collected spectra.
Error messages
How to deal with error messages you may see.
