Operating Instructions RF-2000
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4.7 Adjusting the Xenon Lamp Alignment
4.7.1 Adjusting the light source position (coarse adjustment)
Adjust the light source position for maximum equipment performance. Be sure to
adjust the light source position during installation or replacement of the lamp.
Adjustment consists of coarse and fine adjustment.
Please note:
The xenon lamp may not be lit on if the lamp is heated just after
lit off after being lit on for a while. In such case, wait for about
10 minutes until the lamp is cooled and turn ON the power
switch again.
(1) Turning power ON, and make sure lamp LED on the front panel is lit.
(2) Set excitation wavelength to 540nm.
(3) Remove the flow cell and place a piece of white paper where the flow cell was
installed and where green light is observed on the paper.
(4) Adjust the light source horizontal direction adjusting screw for maximum
brightness of the green light on the paper.
(5) Adjust the light source vertical direction adjusting screw in a same way as
above (4).
(6) Remove the paper.