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1. User manual Fiber Probe Coupler FPC 6M senary mirror Fiber Probe Coupler Suitable for Nicolet iS10 50 Nicolet 6700 amp Avatar 360 FTIR spectrometers art photonics GmbH Rudower Chaussee 46 12489 Berlin Germany direct 49 0 30 677 988 70 fax 49 0 30 677 988 99 e mail info artphotonics de info www artphotonics com Editor ee AP10659 AP10307 AP10808 v1 0 2014 11 10 Fiber Probe Coupler for FTIR spectrometers Nicolet 1S10 50 Nicolet 6700 amp Avatar 360 from Thermo Scientific Table of contents 2 Table of contents WN OGUIG TION aree E 3 1 Safety Instructions secccecerseceseceton wagexctoaxauie wateexetavvoseyexesaxceouscexesareeesaseresaneteusosnes 3 1 2 SCV Npe CLAS Sica ca cers aecesecpen E E ERR 4 1 3 Customer service and warranty cccceecccceececceeecseeeeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeeseneeesees 4 1 4 Operating conditions cccceccceececeeececeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeseueeeseeeeseueessaeeesaeeesaaes 5 1 5 Orde ana Tr DO an ne ttre Re nee eee 5 1 6 Handling fiber couplers And cables cccccccceeecceeeeceeeeceeeeceeeeseeeeseeesees 5 I Specifications eee 6 I1 1 Mochamcal Pars essri secs dase EE EESE 6 2 Optical FO A ree ciasteericsiace meiceertcesedie ince dceeeieamecersemnd acieemeradnceniaaedinciaseentecineneadesenicceiecien 7 I1 2 1 Parabolic MIM OVS veccecctecceccteceecetbeicecedicavecedectcecets lt enccdacteaceds lt auscetbeiceerdects 6 GONE Or DGIE Yoeri EE EE 8 IV Installation2. of the COUpIEr ccceccccsecceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeesseeesseeeessaeeesaeeeeas 9 IV 1 F OSIMONIMG Ol Me COUPIO arara A EEE 9 IV 2 Connecting the reference cable ccccccccccseececeeececeeeeeceeeeeseeeesseeeessaeees 9 IV 3 Fiber Probe Coupler alignment ccccccccceeeeceeeeeceeeeeceeeeeseeeeeseneesseaees 9 WVA 0 2 gt e10 9 UO ernn eer te enone ene ener ete een T 12 Vi Service ANd Maintenance cece cc ceecccceeeeeceeeeeseeeesceeeesseeeeeseeeesaeeeesaeeesseeeeseaes 13 V 1 How to store the Fiber Probe Coupler Safely cccccssseeeseeeeseeeeeneees 13 V 2 GLANINGO MTO Sire ser cisseceuenw E EREE E 13 V 3 SPAle OTe LACEE 13 Wi ROUIBIS NOOU ee 14 VL AtacAmMeENlS sescsrersisrser sirere ereer E E Sre E ret KO ENEKE KE ESE KENEN REESE 15 VIIL1 New safety regulations for servicing laboratory equipment 0 15 VII 2 Confirmation on Decontamination ccceccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeesaeeeeeas 15 VII 3 Test Reports and Material Certificates cccccccceccesseeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeesaeeees user manual FPC 6M 3 Introduction Introduction The Fiber Probe Coupler FPC 6M is a product of art photonics GmbH lt is intended to attach any fiber cable or fiber probe terminated with SMA905 connectors to the spectrometer Nicolet iS10 50 Nicolet 6700 amp Avatar 360 from Thermo Scientific I 1 Safety Instructions These units are not design
3. photonics Customer Services if you are considering an exchange Record the operating parameters of your spectrometer setup The operating parameters of the system should be checked defined and recorded each time a change is made to the measurement system e g change of parabolic mirrors precision sliders etc This can either be done by carrying out the measurements described in the following chapters or individually defined standard measurements 1 2 Safety type and class The modular spectrometer systems or accessories were constructed and tested according our test procedures and left our factory in perfect technical condition according to related safety regulations If this condition is to be maintained and in order to guarantee safe operation you must comply with all advice and warning notes in this manual 1 3 Customer service and warranty With the exception of o rings and protective caps changes as well as the maintenance and service tasks mentioned in the following chapters it is not allowed to service or repair components or accessories In case of self service the guarantee by art photonics will be no longer valid Only the manufacturer and persons authorized by the manufacturer are permitted to carry out repairs Please contact Customer Services in case of problems with your system or individual components user manual FPC 6M 5 Introduction 1 4 Operating conditions Install your device with Fiber Probe Coupler
4. should be filled out and attachet to the Shipping papers together with your repair order or handed out directly to our service technicians in your laboratory We are unable to commence repair work without a declaration that the instrument has been decontaminated Should the declaration not be received within three weeks we regret that we must for safety reasons return the instrument unrepaired at your cost For further questions please do not hesitate to contact us directly user manual FPC 6M 17 Attachments Confirmation on Decontamination If you return an instrument or component e g accessory to AP for sevicing purposes which is not properly decontaminated there will be a health risk for AP employees We therefore need your confirmation that the instrument or component was decontaminated and cleaned properly before shipping If the form below is not filled in accordingly and completely we will reject the instrument This is needed to protect our employees We kindly ask you for your understanding Instrument component Serial no Instrument or component has come into contact with radioactive substances How decontaminated cleaned Isotope chemical reagents How decontaminated cleaned R and S rules biological material How decontaminated cleaned specifiy contagious agents How decontaminated cleaned specify hereby confirm that the instrument or component specified above was not c
5. al reference cable in use avoid tension torsion and bending for radius less than 50mm Hold the connector not cable protective tube when pulling it out of the adaptor For handling with other optical cables and probes refer to handling rules for them e Store fiber probe coupler which is not in use in its protective storage cartons e Prevent the drop of the coupler e Be careful inserting the fiber cable into the coupler Specification 6 ll Specifications Fiber Probe Coupler FPC 6M is intended to attach any fiber cable or fiber probe terminated with SMA905 connectors to FIT IR spectrometers Nicolet iS10 50 Nicolet 6700 amp Avatar 360 1 1 Mechanical parts Total length 198 mm without base plate 255 mm with base plate Total height 145 mm without base plate 150 mm with base plate Total width 110 mm without base plate 209 mm with base plate Axis to axis 48 mm between fiber connectors Connectors SMA905 Case material Aluminium alloy black anodized Weight 2 5 kg II 2 Optical parts 1 2 1 Ellipsoidal metallic coating mirrors Diameter 42 mm Focus 25 x 160 mm Coating Gold 1 2 2 Plano metallic coating mirrors Diameter 25 4 mm Coating Gold 11 2 3 Right angle metallic coating prism mirrors Leg dimension 20 mm Coating Gold user manual FPC 6M 7 Specification Content of Delivery 8 lil Content of Delivery The Fiber Probe Coupler FRC 6M package should include the following
6. be exposed to health risks by coming into contact with residues of hazardous substances especially when the instrument or accessories have been used for making measurements using radioactive infectious or toxic substances The current regulations and laws as well as the extended guidelines and norms stipulate that we as a manufacturer of measuring systems observe more stringent safety regulations in order to ensure the safety of our employees These regulations and laws include The chemicals ordinance for protection from hazardous substances The hazardous substances ordinance technical rules for hazardous substances The radiological protection ordinance The accident prevention regulations biotechnology safety tests concerning biological safety according to UVV VBG 102 e The guidelines of the professional associations working in contaminated areas Moreover the environmental regulations issued by the environmental protection and industrial inspection board as well as the quality assurance system DIN ISO 9001 which was awared to J amp M also have to be observed Therefore prior to allowing any repair work in your laboratory or before returning the instrument to us we would ask you either to carefully clean disinfect or decontaminate the instrument or components to be serviced or confirm that the instrument or components have not come into contact with any hazardous substances The enclosed Confirmation on Decontamination
7. ed for use in hazardous areas The units supplied should not be repaired by anyone other than art photonics engineers or technicians authorized by art photonics In case of operation trouble please address to our Customer service department using the form for Confirmation on Decontamination abbr Attachments art photonics GmbH Rudower Chaussee 46 12489 Berlin Germany direct 49 0 30 677 988 7 0 fax 49 0 30 677 988 7 99 e mail info artphotonics de info www artphotonics com Conditions for operation To operate the fiber probe coupler with a spectrometry system all specified conditions have to meet the requirements Otherwise trouble or defects may occur Sensitive optical elements Please note the advice given below concerning the handling of sensitive optical elements Introduction 4 Spare parts Only use original spare parts If it is necessary to change parts not listed in the following chapters please refer to art photonics customer service Do not repair or change parts which are not explicitly mentioned in this manual Components designed to fit together Always use the spectrometer units which have been assembled for you at the original installation Only use original spare parts If it is necessary to change parts not listed in the following chapters please refer to art photonics customer service Do not repair or change parts which are not explicitly mentioned in this manual Always contact art
8. esults IV 5 Storage configuration e Put the protective caps onto the SMA connectors e Put the protective caps onto the windows on both sides of the coupler e Store the reference cable with the Fiber Coupler user manual FPC 6M 13 Service and Maintenance V Service and Maintenance V 1 How to store the Fiber Probe Coupler safely If not in use then the Fiber Probe Coupler should be stored in a dry place Protection against dust is recommended Store the reference cable with Fiber Probe Coupler V 2 Cleaning of mirrors Clean the mirrors only with compressed air flow V 3 Spare parts Reference cable AP 10156 or AP 10158 on request Trouble Shooting 14 VI Trouble Shooting Too low signal Check the system using reference cable with known signal Check fiber ends quality at both ends of the cable probe Check surfaces of all mirrors Check if the connectors are in good condition No signal Check position of the coupler in the spectrometer user manual FC 6M 15 Attachments Vil Attachments Vil 1 New safety regulations for servicing laboratory equipment Vil 2 Confirmation on Decontamination Form sheet for return VII 3 Test Reports and Material Certificates Attachments 16 NEW SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR SERVICING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT Dear Customer For instruments used in analytical laboratories e g bio chemical or pharmaceutical environment it cannot be ruled out that service personnel could
9. in easily accessible place Avoid contact of inside of the coupler with water or chemicals Protect optic elements against dirt Environmental temperature for the coupler not for coupled equipment 0 C to 50 C Working temperature for the coupler not for coupled equipment 0 C to 50 C Do not use this Fiber Probe Coupler in hazardous areas 1 5 Storage and Transport Before starting the accessory the specified temperature range has to be reached Therefore allow the accessory to acclimatize for at least 0 5 hours to its new environment Store the coupler in dry places only No further safety measures are required Although the components are robust jolts and rough handling should be avoided 1 6 Handling fiber probe couplers and cables iS Handle all mirrors with care e Do not touch optical surface of all mirrors with fingers napkin any tool The surface can be easily scratched resulting in reflection transmission through the coupler drop e Do not unscrew the screws Especially at the bottom of the coupler Except on Lid 1 and Lid 2 for alingment see Specifications and Installation e Do notrinse fiber coupler Do not immerse fiber probe coupler into liquids The fiber probe coupler is not sealed thus the penetration of water or chemicals inside the coupler will result in it s damage Ask the manufacturer for the advice if fiber probe coupler need cleaning iss Handle fiber cable with care e For optic
10. items 1 x Fiber Probe Coupler 1 1 x Reference fiber cable CIR cable or PIR cable 2 user manual FC 6M 9 Installation of the Coupler IV Installation of the Coupler The pictures below explain step by step how to insert and adjust the coupler to Nicolet 6700 FT lR spectrometer the same procedure for other spectrometers Some important issues are mentioned as well The following picture shows which parts are needed to install the fiber probe coupler 1 Spectrometer Nicolet IS10 50 Nicolet 6700 or Avatar 360 2 Reference cables PIR 400 500 or CIR 250 300 3 art photonics coupler FPC 6M Do not disassemble the coupler For alignment you can open only lids 1 and 2 see specification Do not touch the mirrors by hand It could result in poor coupling efficiency Installation of the Coupler 10 IV 1 Opening the lids To have access to alignment screws open top Lid 7 and front Lid 2 lids of the coupler Alignment screws Alignment screws IV 2 Positioning of the coupler Insert the coupler into sample compartment of the spectrometer It should not move or rock Tighten the fixing screws IV 3 Connecting the reference cable The next step is to insert the reference cable connectors into SMA adaptors of the coupler user manual FPC 6M 11 Installation of the Coupler The preparation is ready for the alignment of fiber probe coupler to get highest signal possible IV 4 Fiber Probe C
11. ontaminated with any of the above mentioned substances reagents agents hereby confirm that the instrument or component specified above was decontaminated cleansed using the appropriate method Date signature please print MA S address title
12. oupler alignment At first switch the spectrometer and computer on Start Omnic software and switch it on Expt set gt Bench gt Single Beam Next Figure shows the alignment mode Single Beam Collect Bench Diagnostic EA Max 2 94 Min 0 00 Min Max Peak to peak Parameter Value ar compartment Main Detector DTGS KBr Beamsplitter KBr Source IR Accessory iD Base Window None Recommended range 4000 400 Max range limit 4000 Min range limit 400 Gain 1 Optical velocity Aperture 2000 Wavenumbers cm 1 Bava TS a WJ Single beam Freeze Erag F Tone Fher E open p Save J FSaveas f OK F Cancel The coupler is delivered with pre aliqned mirrors Minor additional adjustment is only needed The alignment should start with 2 output mirrors using 4 black screws on the left side 2 for plano mirror and 2 for ellipsoidal mirror Afterwards align the screws on the right side to optimize position of mirrors at the light source When the highest signal is reached close the lids Lid 1 and Lid 2 The whole alignment must be done carefully Don t align too fast because the response of detector is delayed Installation of the Coupler 12 Normally the adjustment can be done once then only slight correction is necessary for any other attachment of fiber cables and probes However make the correction of optimal mirrors positions for better signal and reproducible measurement r
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