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Bruker Optik GmbH IFS 125M User Manual
Operation 5
5.8.2 Changing procedure
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If you change the beamsplitter frequently, purging the spectrometer with dry air or nitro-
gen is highly recommended to reduce the air humidity level inside the spectrometer. Dry-
air purging considerably reduces the spectrometer down-time after changing the beam
-
splitter.
Figure 5.2a: Beamsplitter
A
B
Figure 5.2b: Beamsplitter with protective
cover
1 Use a cross-head screwdriver (size PH2) and
rotate the 2 screws of the top lid counterclock
-
wise.
➣ You have to rotate over the snap-in resis-
tance. Then, the screw is pushed
upwards, and you can loosen it.
2 Carefully lift off the lid.
Open lid:
Risk of exposure to laser light, which can
cause permanent eye damage.
➣ Do not stare into the laser beam.
Table 5.5: Changing beamsplitter