Metrohm NIRS Analyzer PRO - Manual (Page 36)

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Fiber Optic Probe Mounting
The MicroBundle fiber optic probe will come installed to the Analyzer PRO. It will be tested in the
final configuration, to assure good operation.
It is very important to protect the fiber optic cable, to prevent damage. While the cable can be
replaced, this is quite expensive and should be avoided. Careful mounting and handling are
important. Never let a fiber optic cable hang where it can be snagged by equipment, crushed, or
otherwise damaged.
Fiber optic cables, if not protected, are susceptible to various types of damage. These include:
Abrasion of the protective covering
Repetitive flexing of unsupported cable lengths
Breakage of fibers by tight bends
Compression of the fiber bundle
Physical damage from equipment operating in the area
Inadvertent damage from untrained personnel
The minimum bend radius of the fiber bundle is approximately 12 inches, or 30 mm. Do not bend
tighter than this.
Always handle the fiber gently, and do not let it be compressed, abraded, or twisted.
As a rule, it is always best to mount the exposed cable
in a cable tray, or other means of protecting the cable
from damage.
There are various suppliers of cable trays. The one
shown is manufactured by Panduit. Please find a
supplier in your area, and protect the fiber optic cable
in a suitable cable tray.