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16403-D01
FW103 Motorized Filter Wheel
3) Fit the retaining ring (supplied) over the filter and secure using
screw
s as follows:
•
S
tandard
filters, 6.0 mm to
6.35
mm
thick
:
M2 x 8
(sup
p
lied)
;
•
T
hinner filters
:
use correspondingly shorter screws (e.g. M2 x 6 for 4 mm
thickness).
Note:
if using filters thinner than 2.0 mm, the use of
optic
spacers are
recommended (e.g. Thorlabs part SM1S01
or SM1S3M
)
to ensure
secure fitting
within the filter
recess
es
.
Fig. 3.7 Filter Retaining Ring and Screws
4) Refit the cover.
3.5 Transportation
Caution
Use only
screws
of
the
length specified above. Using longer
screw
s will foul
the
rotation of the wheel. Do not allow attachment
screw
s to protrude
through the
wheel.
Caution
When packing the unit for shipping, use the original packing. If this is not
available, use a strong box and surround the unit with at least 100 mm of shock
absorbent material.
