MCS260B
CORNERSTONE 260B MONOCHROMATORS
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3.4 MOUNTING OPTIONS
The ability to mount the monochromator simplifies setup and alignment of the optical system. The
mounting plate or kits also helps ensure consistent results over time, as the monochromator
cannot be accidentally moved out of position. The following options are available for securing the
Cornerstone 260B:
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Mounting plate
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Mounting kit to couple wit
h Oriel’s Research Lamp Housings
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Optical rods
The 74105B Mounting Plate is used to secure a Cornerstone 260B Monochromator to an inch or
metric optical table. The plate adds 0.25 inch [6.35 mm] to the optical height. If the Cornerstone
260B
will be used with Oriel’s research lamp housing, consider using the 74104B mounting kit.
The 74104B Mounting Kit connects the Cornerstone 260B monochromator to an arc lamp or
quartz tungsten halogen light source (Fig. 5). This kit is compatible with Oriel's Research Lamp
Housings, which hold 50 to 250-watt lamps. It includes a base plate, a flexible light shield, a 1.5-
inch diameter focusing lens, and lens holder. All the hardware required to mount the lamp housing
and monochromator to the base plate is provided. The mounting kit's base plate uses four
adjustable leveling feet. The feet may be removed to secure the base plate to an inch or metric
optical table.
The most economical option is to use optical rods and rod holders to mount the Cornerstone 260B
to an optical table or breadboard. On the monochrom
ator’s mounting surface, four #1/4-20
threaded holes may be used to install standard optical rods. Care should be taken to ensure the
instrument is level and secured well enough that its location remains consistent over time, even if
the instrument is bumped or components are coupled to the ports.
Figure
5
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Model 74104B Mounting Kit
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