
Raman flow assembly Operating Instructions
Endress+Hauser 17
8 Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Endress+Hauser Raman flow assemblies provide consistent and reliable long-term and repeated operation. Refer to
the Rxn-10 Raman spectroscopic probe Operating Instructions (BA02160C) to troubleshoot issues with the Rxn-10
probe and accessory optics.
Symptom Possible cause Action
1 Substantial
reduction in signal
External surfaces of windows are
dirty
1. Carefully remove the cell from the flow
bench and inspect both optical windows
for residue, fingerprints, etc.
2. If necessary, clean the windows with
isopropyl alcohol and a lint free wipe or
swab before returning to the flow bench.
Beam dump is in the closed
position
Verify the position of the beam dump using
the control wheel and correct if necessary.
Cell is not correctly installed into
bench
Open light shield and verify that the flow cell
is properly installed in the bench, and that the
plunger is fully contacting the cell without any
gaps. Cell should rotate slightly relative to the
probe axis but should not wiggle free or move
around easily.
2 Complete loss of
signal while laser is
powered and laser
emission indicator is
lit
Material is not flowing through
the cell or beam path is
obstructed by bubble
Ensure the cell is charged with liquid and free
of bubbles. If bubbles are a consistent problem,
consider mounting the bench such that the
flow path is vertical with material moving
from the bottom up.
Rxn-10 is not properly connected
or Rxn-10 shutter is closed
Ensure the Rxn-10 is properly attached, and
the laser beam shutter is in the open (I)
position.
3 Flow bench not
calibrating
Beam dump is not in the “open”
position
Verify the position of the beam dump using
the control wheel and correct if necessary.
Calibration cell is not installed
correctly
Ensure that the calibration cell is installed in
the correct direction with probe-indication
arrows pointing correctly towards the Rxn-10
Probe.
Light shield is still in the
retracted position
Fully close the light shield to ensure the optic
is properly engaged with the cell.
Rxn-10 Probe is not properly
connected or Rxn-10 shutter is
closed
Ensure the Rxn-10 is properly attached, and
the laser beam shutter is in the open (I)
position.
4 Flow bench not
passing verification
Bubbles in the verification cell Carefully open the cell and use the supplied
blunt tip syringe to fill the cell with 70 % IPA.
70 % IPA is contaminated Ensure clean and un-contaminated 70 % IPA is
used in the cell. Flush the cell and replace the
volume.
Calibration cell or verification
cell have contamination in the
clear aperture.
Remove the cell and inspect visually for
contamination. Follow proper cleaning
procedures to clean any contamination from
the optical surfaces.