Ocean Optics BluLoop Multi-LED User Manual

BluLoop Multi-LED Light Source

Installation and Operation Manual

Document Number 000-blulo-110-02-201204

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Protective Eye Wear Must Be Worn When
Using This Instrument -

WARNING

Intense Ultraviolet Radiation Present
See Important Safety Notices inside.

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Copyright © 2012 Ocean Optics, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, by any means, electronic, mechanical,
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This manual is sold as part of an order and subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired out or otherwise
circulated without the prior consent of Ocean Optics, Inc. in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published.

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Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on
an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the
information contained in this manual.

Important Safety Notices

1. Read this manual before you attempt to use this instrument.

2. Do not remove or modify any installed safety device on this equipment. Doing so will void
your warranty and create an unsafe operating environment.

3. Dangerous voltages are present in this device. There are NO user serviceable parts inside.

4. Only allow qualified personnel to service this unit.

5. Before using the optical tool for the first time check for transport damage. Do not use the unit
if it is damaged in any way. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement information.

6. Always screw in the fiber optic cables before starting the instrument.

7.

WARNING

Protective eyewear must be worn when using this equipment - Intense
ultraviolet radiation present.
Never look directly into the light beam, as this can cause eye damage.

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Table of Contents

About This Manual .......................................................................................................... iii

Document Purpose and Intended Audience.............................................................................. iii

Document Summary.................................................................................................................. iii

Product-Related Documentation ............................................................................................... iii

Upgrades......................................................................................................................... iii

Chapter 1: Setup .................................................................................1

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 1

Unpacking the BluLoop ............................................................................................................. 1

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 2

Varying the Optical Output Intensity................................................................................ 2

Chapter 2: BluLoop Light Source Specifications ............................5

Overview ......................................................................................................................... 5

Spectral Output ............................................................................................................... 5

Specifications ..................................................................................................................6

Spare Parts .....................................................................................................................6

Index .....................................................................................................7

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About This Manual

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This document provides you with an installation section to get your light source up and running.

Document Summary

Chapter Description

Chapter 1: Setup Contains a list of package contents and unpacking

instructions.

Chapter 2: BluLoop Light Source

Specifications

Contains a spectral output graph as well as product
specifications.

Product-Related Documentation

You can access documentation for Ocean Optics products by visiting our website at

http://www.oceanoptics.com. Select Technical → Operating Instructions, then choose the appropriate

document from the available drop-down lists. Or, use the Search by Model Number field at the bottom
of the web page.

You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the Software and Technical
Resources CD included with the system.

Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at Technical → Engineering Docs.

Upgrades

Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system.
To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Support and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact an Ocean Optics Application Scientist for specific
instructions when returning a product.

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About This Manual

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Chapter 1

Setup

Overview

The BluLoop BluLoop Multi-LED Light Source offers four LEDs combined into a single light source to
improve spectral shaping relative to tungsten-halogen light sources. BluLoop offers good, balanced
spectral output in the VIS range and is great for color measurements.

Unpacking the BluLoop

The following sections provide instructions on unpacking and setting up your BluLoop Multi-LED Light
Source.

Before using the BluLoop light source for the first time, check for transport damage. Be sure to adhere to
all warnings on the unit and in this manual.

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Procedure

1. Unpack your lamp assembly carefully. Although the lamp is rigidly mounted, dropping this
instrument can cause permanent damage.

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2. Inspect the outside of the instrument and make sure that there is no damage. Do not use the
instrument if damage is present.

3. Switch on the unit and check if the light source including the fan is working.

WARNINGS

Do not stare into the source of the light beam.

Handle the product with care. Do not let any objects or liquids enter into the device
or in the optical path of the light source.

4. Use this instrument in a clean laboratory environment.

Package Contents

Your BluLoop light source package should contain the following:

 BluLoop light source
 Power Supply 6 Vdc upto 3000 mA with different plug adaptors
 Hexagonal socket screw key SW 1.3
 This manual

Varying the Optical Output Intensity

You can vary the intensity of the optical output by sliding the SMA holder parallel to the light beam.

►

Procedure

To change the light intensity,

1. Loosen the stud screw with the hexagonal socket screw key SW 1.3 that you received with
your light source.

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2. Slide the SMA holder to the desired position.

3. After setting the right intensity, tighten the stud screw.

The system is set to maximum intensity at factory measured with a 1000 µm fiber.

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Chapter 2

BluLoop Light Source

Specifications

Overview

This section provides information on the spectral output and the operating environment of the BluLoop
light source.

Spectral Output

The following graph shows a spectral output of a BluLoop measured with a QE65000 spectrometer.
Because the output is a combination of four LEDs the output can be manipulated by driving the single
LEDs at different currents. The spectral distribution is set at the factory and should be similar to the
spectrum shown below.

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2: BluLoop Specifications

Specifications

Specification Value

Wavelength Range 395 – 750 nm

Stability 0.25 %

Drift < 0.3 % per hour

Time to stabilize 15 min

Output to bulb:

Blue LED

Cyan LED

White 4500 K LED

White 6500 K LED

Bulb lifetime > 10,000 h

Characteristic focused

Room Temperature 5 -- 35 °C

Humidity 5 -- 95 % at 40 °C

Lamp Power up to 12 W

Weight 0.5 kg

Size (HxLxD) 62 mm x 60 mm x 150 mm

500 mA

700 mA

700 mA

700 mA

Spare Parts

There are no spare parts available. Contact Ocean Optics for a replacement.

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Index

D

document

audience, iii
purpose, iii
summary, iii

P

package contents, 2
product-related documentation, iii

S

setup, 1
spare parts, 6
specifications, 5, 6
spectral output, 5

U

upgrades, iii

V

varying output intensity, 2

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