Align the Spectrometer Optics

Align your spectrometer’s optics if a qualification workflow, such as the Nicolet FTIR - Factory Qualification workflow, indicates a failing test. Aligning the spectrometer optimizes the energy that reaches the detector and maximizes the detector signal. If a performance or qualification test fails, align the spectrometer’s optics, calibrate the laser frequency, and run the test again. If the test still fails, contact your local technical support representative for help.

To align the spectrometer optics (touchscreen interface)

1. On the home screen, select the Diagnostics icon [] to open the diagnostics view.

2. Open the Align tab and select Align.

   The system automatically aligns the spectrometer and indicates when alignment is complete.

To align the spectrometer optics (operator interface)

1. Navigate to the Administrator area, select the Diagnostics icon [] to open the diagnostics view.

2. Open the Align tab and select Align.

   The system automatically aligns the spectrometer and indicates when alignment is complete.

To align the spectrometer optics (desktop interface)

1. Select Acquire Data > Diagnostics > Align Spectrometer.

2. In the Align Spectrometer dialog, click Start.

   The system automatically aligns the spectrometer and indicates when alignment is complete.