| CAUTION The Raman spectroscopy system uses a laser source. Visible and/or invisible laser radiation can be emitted from the Raman probe. Appropriate laser safety procedures should be observed when operating the probe with a laser source, including the use of protective eyewear. Read StellarNet laser manual for precautions before operating this system. |
Spectrometer Setup
1. Review the spectrometer system setup. Make sure that the spectrometer system resembles the diagram below.
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Front View
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| Make sure the Raman probe fiber optic is securely connected to the laser. While working with this spectrometer never remove Raman probe from the sample holder. The laser is powerful enough to cause serious eye injury. |
2. Look at the back of the laser. First, make sure the key is not in the laser yet. If you are running the laser on battery power push the red button on the back of the laser in. If you are NOT running the laser on batter power first make sure the red button on the back of the laser is not pressed in. Then make sure the power adaptor is connected to the outlet on the back of the laser.
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3. Make sure the interlock jack is placed in the remote interlock on the rear panel of the laser.
4. You may now you insert key into OFF (vertical) position.
5. You may now enable the laser power by turning the key to the ON (horizontal) position.
Taking Raman Measurements & Building a Spectral Library
With the instrument and accessories connected, select one of the software listed below for the measurement instructions!
SpectraWiz 
StellarPro
Laser Shutdown
1. Once you have collected all of your spectra you can shut the laser down.
2. Make sure to release the Fire Laser button and observe that the red LED turns off, which indicates the laser is no longer active.
3. For complete shutdown, turn the key switch on the rear panel to the OFF (vertical) position. This allows key removal and disables ALL power.