Ocean Optics LPC-500CM - Manual (Page 15)

2: Setup
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Example LWCC Experimental Setup
Tightening the Plumbing Connections
The plumbing connections inside the LWCC are standard industry fittings. No maintenance is required.
However, if leaks develop, the plumbing connections need to be tightened.
► Procedure
To tighten the plumbing connections,
1. Remove the back panel.
2. Carefully slide off the top cover, being careful not to damage or pinch the tubing or fiber.
3. Hand-tighten the fittings and reassemble the cover and back panel.
Fiber Connections
Caution
Unlike electric cables, fiber optic cables are fragile as they contain glass and are
subject to breakage. Avoid sharp bends in the cables and protect them from impact
or permanent damage can result.
The light source and detector connect to the LWCC via two SMA-terminated fiber optic patch assemblies
with a core diameter of 500 or 600 µm. For convenience only, each LWCC has the fiber optic
connections marked as LIGHT IN and LIGHT OUT. The fiber optic connections are interchangeable in
that either connector can be used to connect to the light source or to the spectrometer. Use these fiber
optic connections to connect the LWCC to a light source and spectrometer (detector) module of your
spectrophotometer system.