Advanced Maintenance . 89
Replacing the Beamsplitter
WARNING
Switch off the mains power supply to the spectrometer, wait 60
seconds, and disconnect the power cable before you open the cover of
the spectrometer. This makes sure that you are safe from electrical
shock and laser radiation.
1. Open the main cover of the instrument, as detailed on page 84 and identify the
Beamsplitter, which is behind the laser baffle (Figure 36).
Figure 36 Beamsplitter location
2. Unscrew the laser baffle retaining screws and remove the laser baffle, as shown in
Figure 37.
Figure 37 Laser Baffle
Beamsplitter
(behind baffle)
Beamsplitter
(behind baffle)
Laser baffle
Laser baffle
retaining screw
(silver)
Laser baffle
retaining screw
(silver)
Beamsplitter
retaining screw
(black)