Ocean Optics DH-2000 User Manual

Deuterium-Halogen Light Source

DH-2000 / DH-2000-BAL / DH-2000-DUV / DH-2000-S / DH­2000-S-DUV / DH-2000-FHS, DH-2000-FHS-DUV /
DH-2000-S-DUV-TTL

Installation and Operation Manual

Document Number 000-10000-025-02-1209

Office: Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters

830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698

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Protective Eye Wear Must Be Worn When
Using This Instrument ­Intense Ultraviolet Radiation Present

See Important Safety Notices inside.

WARNING

Copyright © 2009 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, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from Ocean Optics, Inc.
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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Limit of Liability

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

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

3. Only allow qualified personnel to service this unit.

4. Do not use the unit if it is damaged in any way. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement
information.

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

Protective eyewear must be worn when using this equipment - Intense
ultraviolet radiation present.

WARNING

Never look directly into the light beam, as this can cause eye damage.

Warranty

Ocean Optics warrants to the original user of this instrument that it shall be free of any defects resulting
from faulty manufacture of this instrument for a period of 12 months from the original data of shipment.

This instrument should not be used for any Clinical or Diagnostic purposes. Data generated in these
areas is not warranted in any way by Ocean Optics. Any defects covered by this Warranty shall be
corrected either by repair or by replacement, as determined by Ocean Optics.

There are no warranties that extend beyond the description herein.

This Warranty is in lieu of, and excludes, any and all other warranties or representations expressed,
implied, or statutory, including merchantability and fitness, as well as any and all other obligations or
liabilities of Ocean Optics including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages. No person,
firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for Ocean Optics.

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Table of Contents

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

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

What’s New in this Document ................................................................................................... iii

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

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

Upgrades ............................................................................................................................iv

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

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

Unpacking the DH-2000 .....................................................................................................2

Contents .............................................................................................................................2

Connecting the Cables .......................................................................................................2

Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable ............................................................................................. 2

Chapter 2: DH-2000 Specifications ....................................................5

Operating Environment ......................................................................................................5

DH-2000 Components .......................................................................................................5

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 6

Rear Panel................................................................................................................................. 7

Specifications .....................................................................................................................8

Pinout Information ..............................................................................................................9

15-pin Connector Pinout Diagram......................................................................................9

Chapter 3: Operating Instructions......................................................11

Operating the Lamp............................................................................................................11

Starting the Lamp ......................................................................................................................11

Turning the Lamp Off................................................................................................................. 11

Warming Up the Lamp............................................................................................................... 12

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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting ................................................................13

Deuterium Lamp .................................................................................................................13

Halogen Lamp ....................................................................................................................14

Appendix A: Maintenance ...................................................................15

Overview.............................................................................................................................15

Bulb Replacement ..............................................................................................................15

Replacing the Deuterium Bulb for All Models Except DH-2000-BAL ........................................ 16

Replacing the Deuterium Bulb for DH-2000-BAL Model ...........................................................17

Replacing the Halogen Bulb for All Models Except DH-2000-BAL ...........................................18

Replacing the Halogen Bulb for DH-2000-BAL Model .............................................................. 19

Appendix B: Supplementary Information for Models DH-2000-S and

DH-2000-FHS.........................................................................................21

Overview.............................................................................................................................21

DH-2000-S (With TTL Shutter Control)..............................................................................21

Automatic Operation..................................................................................................................21

Manual Operation ...................................................................................................................... 21

DH-2000-FHS (With Filter Holder and TTL Shutter Control) and DH-2000-BAL..............22

TTL Function Operating Instructions ......................................................................................... 22

Operating Instructions – Filter (DH-2000-FHS Only) ................................................................22

Index ......................................................................................................25

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About This Manual

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

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

What’s New in this Document

This version of the Deuterium-Halogen Light Source DH-2000 / DH-2000-BAL / DH-2000-DUV /
DH-2000-S / DH-2000-S-DUV / DH-2000-FHS, DH-2000-FHS-DUV / DH-2000-S-DUV-TTL
Installation and Operation Manual

maintenance insatructions.

Document Summary

Chapter Description

updates the logo and the contact information. It also updates the

Chapter 1: Setup

Chapter 2: DH-2000 Specifications

Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Maintenance

Appendix B: Supplementary Information for

Models DH-2000-S and DH-2000-FHS

Contains a list of package contents and unpacking
instructions.

Contains operating environment specifications, as well
as other physical details of the product.

Provides instructions for operating the DH-2000 Light
Source.

Contains troubleshooting information for the power
supply and both the deuterium and halogen lamps.

Provides instructions for changing the bulb.

Contains operating instructions specific to the
DH-2000-S and DH-2000-FHS models.

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
of the web page.

You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the

Resources

CD included with the system.

Search by Model Number field at the bottom

Software and Technical

Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at

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Technical → Engineering Docs.

About This Manual

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 Ocean Optics and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact Ocean Optics for specific instructions when returning a
product.

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Chapter 1

Setup

Overview

The following sections provide instructions on unpacking and setting up your DH-2000 Light Source.

Before using the DH-2000 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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1: Setup

Unpacking the DH-2000

► Procedure

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

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. Use this instrument in a clean laboratory environment (see

Operating Environment).

Contents

Your DH-2000 package should contain the following:

 DH-2000 unit
 Power cord
 One IC-DB15-2 interface cable for shutter operation (DH-2000-S, DH-2000-BAL, DH-2000-

FHS, and DH-2000-S-DUV-TTL models only)

 UV safety goggles

Connecting the Cables

► Procedure

1. Connect the power cord to an outlet and to the rear of the unit.

2. If you have a DH-2000-S, DH-2000-BAL, DH-2000-FHS, or DH-2000-S-DUV-TTL connect the
15-pin interface cable for external control of TTL lamp shuttering.

3. Connect the fiber optic cable (see

Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable ).

Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable

Use the following procedure to connect the cable to the lamp.

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► Procedure

To connect the fiber optic cable to the DH-2000,

1. Locate the cap on the front of the DH-2000.

2. Lift the cap on the front of the DH-2000 to expose the SMA connector.

1: Setup

3. Connect the fiber optic cable to the SMA connector.

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