Thermo Scientific Accela PDA Hardware Manual page 24

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Introduction
LightPipe Flowcell
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Sensitive optical fibers are exposed at both ends of the LightPipe flowcell (see
Thermo Fisher Scientific ships the LightPipe flowcell with end caps to protect these optical
fibers (see Figure 5). Do not remove the protective end caps until you install the LightPipe
flowcell. Replace the protective end caps for storage if you remove the LightPipe flowcell from
the detector.
CAUTION Do not touch the ends of the LightPipe flowcell. Touching the ends of the
flowcell can damage the exposed optical fibers. If you must grasp the ends of the LightPipe
flowcell, wear clean, talc-free gloves.
Figure 4. End of the LightPipe flowcell
Figure 5. LightPipe flowcell with protective end caps
Protective end caps
for storage
Optical fibers
Inlet port
10 mm LightPipe
flowcell
50 mm LightPipe
flowcell
Figure 4).
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