Balancing The Optics For Equal Light Transmission With Zero Fluid In The Sample Cell - Teledyne 6000A Operating Instructions Manual

Photometric Analyzer
3.5.5 Balancing the Optics for Equal Light Transmission
The objective of this procedure is to obtain measuring and reference
peak heights as displayed on the oscilloscope that are approximately equal, with
the tallest peaks set at 8 to 9 volts. This must be done with air or zero fluid in
the cell.
The procedure is purely mechanical and consists of adjusting the amount
of light passing through either the measuring or reference filter, never both.
Screens (wire mesh) of varying density are used for this operation and are part
of the small took kit accompanying the instrument.
1.
needed. When the difference is less than 1 volt, balancing is not required. The
tallest of the two peaks should be adjusted to 8 or 9 volts with the gain control
R2 on the detector PC board. When this cannot be done because both peaks are
too short or too long, search for screens mounted in the light path, usually located
in a holder on the light pipe which interconnects the detector and sample module,
and remove or add screens, as necessary.
2.
3.
filter wheel with your hand and see if screens are located behind the reference
filter. The reference filter is identified by the letter "R" engraved on the filter
wheel.
4.
the shaft with the special Allen wrench supplied in the tool kit.
5.
filter wheel back on the shaft. Position it correctly on the shaft by lining up the
two paint marks on shaft and wheel.
6.
a.
add a screen of lesser density behind the reference filter. Repeat this procedure
until the peaks are within 1 volt of each other.
with Zero Fluid in the SAMPLE CELL
Observe the oscilloscope and judge if optical balancing is
When balancing is needed, identify the peaks as outlined under
Section
For example, if the reference peak is the shorter one, stop the
If screens are found, remove them after taking the filter wheel off
After removal of the screens and remounting the filter, mount the
Turn on the instrument and observe the balance on the oscillo-
scope.
If the reference peak is now too tall, remove the filter wheel and
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