Alignment
Occasionally, the requirement exists to conduct fine tune alignment of the beam inside
the integrating sphere. Use white light operation and observe the beam path adjustments
through the accessory cover opening.
To check white light alignment:
1. Alternatively block the beam at the reference and transmission entrance ports and
view the alignment through the opposite port.
2. Click the Windows Start button, then Programs, then Cary WinUV, and then Align.
For centre mount use, load the translucent paper into one of the centre mount sample
holders and load the entire assembly into the sphere. Block the reference beam with a
plate and remove the reference port plug. View the centre mount holder through the
reference port. Turn the adjustment screws of mirror M3 until the beam is centred on the
sample area but does not clip the edges of the transmission port. When finished remove
the blocking plate.
Variable Angle sample holders
A variable angle centre-mount sample holder enables the sample reflectance and
absorbance to be studied at various incidence angles of the sample beam. The variable
angle centre-mount sample holder uses a rotating dial to allow the user to quickly set the
desired incidence angle to the nearest 1°. Depending on the sample size and the
instrument beam characteristics, the user can perform measurements at beam incidence
angles ranging from 0 - 60°.
Clip and Jaw style centre mount sample holders
The clip and jaw type centre-mount sample holders fix the sample at the centre of the
integrating sphere at selectable incidence angles.
The clip style sample holder, shown in the figure below, uses a spring-loaded clip to hold
the sample. This is useful for measuring transflectance. The sample must be in a sheet
configuration and large enough to accommodate the entire sample beam.
The jaw style sample holder (shown in figure 31) is better for holding large, bulky
samples. The sample must be opaque or an absorbent backing must be applied. The
sample holder is designed for reflectance measurements of samples that do not transmit
light.This centre mount sample holder is not designed for transflectance measurements.
The jaws accommodate sample sizes up to 1.5" in length and width. A clean disc of
SRM-99O optical grade Spectralon material approximately 30 mm in diameter can be
used as a reflectance standard.
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