Light detection system and method of using same

A method, comprising:

• grasping a handle portion of a housing of a light detection device, wherein the light detection device further comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a port formed in the top surface, wherein the handle portion is disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface;
• engaging an actuator portion of a door connected to the housing to move the door from a closed position to an open position, wherein the door further comprises a cover portion connected to the actuator portion that is adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and to open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port;
• disposing a sample within the housing through the port;
• and
• engaging the actuator portion of the door to move the door from the open position to the closed position.

A light detection device, comprising:

• a housing comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface;
• a port formed in the top surface of the housing, wherein the port is adapted to receive a sample;
• and
• a door connected to the housing, the door comprising:
• a first end and a second end;
• an actuator portion adjacent the first end adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position;
• and
• a cover portion adjacent the second end and connected to the actuator portion, wherein the cover portion is adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port;
• wherein the actuator is adapted to rotate the door about a rotation axis that is substantially orthogonal to the housing axis, and wherein the rotation axis is disposed between the first end and the second end of the door.