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Reflection Stage Stage-RTL-T Installation and Operation Manual Document Number 000-10000-170-02-1209 Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters 830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698 Phone 727.733.2447 727.733.3962 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. (Mon-Thu), 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. (Fri) EST Ocean Optics Mikropack Maybachstraße 11, D-73760, Ostfildern, Germany...
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Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or...
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Important Safety Notices 1. Read all safety notices and operating instructions before operating this unit. 2. Inspect the item for transport damage before using it for the first time. 3. Adhere to all warning stickers on the unit and all warnings contained in this manual. Warranty Mikropack GmbH warrants to the original user of this instrument that it shall be free of any defects resulting from faulty manufacture of this instrument for a period of 12 months from the original data of...
Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at Technical → Engineering Docs. Upgrades Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system. To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Support and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
The Stage-RTL-T consists of a variable rail attached to a base plate, with three devices that attach to the rail with a thumbscrew. From bottom to top, these devices are a fiber holder with UV-VIS collimating lens;...
1: Introduction Unpacking the Stage-RTL-T Procedure ► 1. Unpack your lamp assembly carefully. Dropping this instrument can cause permanent damage. 2. Inspect the outside of the instrument and make sure that there is no damage. Do not use the instrument if damage is present.
1: Introduction 3. Use this instrument in a clean laboratory environment (see Error! Reference source not found.). Contents Your Stage-RTL-T package should contain the following: One (1) Base plate One (1) Rail One (1) Light trap One (1) Sample holder ...
Chapter 2 Set-up Overview The Stage-RTL-T is very versatile and can be set up to measure the following: Reflection Reflection (upside down) Transmission Reflection Set-up Use the Stage-RTL-T to measure reflection and reflection of a transparent sample.
2: Set-up 5. Readjust height of the fiber holder / reflection probe until you get the maximum signal. 6. Start your measurements. Reflection Measurement of a Transparent Sample Set-up Procedure Procedure ► 1. Attach the light trap to the rail (upside down). 2.
Setting up the reflection measurement upside down has the advantage that the distance between the fiber and the surface is constant; sample probe thickness is no longer an issue. Use the Stage-RTL-T to measure reflection and reflection of a transparent sample.
2: Set-up Upside Down Reflection Measurement of a Transparent Sample Set-up Procedure Procedure ► 1. Affix the reflection probe in the fiber holder. 2. Adjust height of the fiber holder so that the fiber bend radius is large enough. 3. Attach the sample holder to the rail above the fiber holder. 4.
7. Readjust height of the reflection probe until you get the maximum signal. Make sure that the reflection probe does not touch the sample. 8. Start your measurements. Transmission Set-up Use the Stage-RTL-T to measure transmission of a sample. Parts Used Two (2) 74UV collimating lenses ...
Appendix A Specifications Specification Value Dimensions Base 206.3 mm Sample Area 152.4 mm diameter (sample holder) Weight 4.5 kg Height Rail height adjustable to 400 mm 000-10000-170-02-1209...
Index document transmission audience, iii set-up, 9 purpose, iii summary, iii unpacking procedure, 2 upgrades, iii package contents, 3 product-related documentation, iii warranty, A reflection set-up, 5 transparent sample set-up, 6 upside down set-up, 7 upside down set-up of transparent sample, 8 safety notices, A set-up reflection, 5...
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