Chapter 4 Installation; Octh Handling - THORLABS OCTH Series User Manual

OCTH Series
Chapter 4 Installation
4.1.

OCTH Handling

The OCTH offers various options for handling during OCT image acquisition to match the individual needs of
the imaging. The housing ergonomics are specially designed to allow for both right- and left-handed operation
and using either your thumb or index finger for pushing the buttons on top. The OCTH enables pointing it at a
sample while holding it at the rear end grip but you can also hold it at the front part and still be able to reach the
push buttons. The long cable connecting the OCTH to the OCT Base Unit gives you flexibility to move and reach
for samples over a large span. If connected properly a green light in the middle of the push buttons indicates
that the OCTH is running.
When pulling at the OCTH too hard it may cause the connected OCT Base Unit to move and fall
off. This could severely damage the OCT Base Unit. Make sure to stay within reach of the cable
Extreme pulling may cause the strain-relief to give way! This could severely damage the
electrical and optical connections. Do not inadequately pull the connection cable!
Figure 1 Right-Handed Operation of OCTH Holding the Rear End Grip
Rev B, April 08, 2016
ATTENTION
length! Secure the OCT Base Unit against falling off!
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