Chapter 3 Identifying the features
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Optical bench components
The main features of the optical bench are shown below:
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The features are:
Cell area protection cover
The cell area protection cover can be swung into position when the cell is not in
place to prevent dust and dirt contaminating the cell area optics. It is moved by a
lifting action rather than a sliding action.
Protection window
The protection window stops dust and dirt entering and damaging the internal
detectors. Clean this window periodically (see the Essentials Manual).
Drain
The drain allows any spillages within the cell area to exit onto the bench.
Cell
The cell is the interface between the sample dispersion unit and the optical bench.
The sample measured is passed between two windows that allow it to be analysed
by the laser beam.
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