Ocean Optics FL-400 - Manual (Page 2)

FL-400 Fiber Probe Installation and Operation Instructions
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Connecting the Probe
► Procedure
To connect the FL-400, follow the steps below:
1. Remove the plastic cover from the FL-400 probe.
2. Locate the 21-02 SMA Splice Bushing that came with the probe system.
3. Connect the male end of the FL-400 probe to the splice bushing.
4. Connect a standard optical fiber (sold separately; typically a P400-2-UV/VIS 400 m optical
fiber) to the other end of the splice bushing.
5. Connect the other end of the optical fiber to the SMA 905 connecter on the spectrometer.
6. Attach the wire loop to the FL-400 by slipping the FL-400 into the coil spring of the wire
loop.
You can now observe flame emission spectra of samples such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and
copper.
Operation
After connecting the probe, you can use it to measure salt solutions and solid samples.
Measuring Salt Solutions
► Procedure
1. Dip the flame loop into salt solutions such as potassium, copper, sodium, or calcium.
2. Insert the wire loop into a propane torch flame.
Measuring Solid Samples
► Procedure
1. Dampen the loop with HCI solution.
2. Dip the loop into a solid sample for flame test.