Ocean Optics DT-Mini-2-GS User Manual

Mini Deuterium Halogen Light Source

DT-Mini-2-GS

Installation and Operation Manual

Document Number 000-10000-110-02-1209

Offices:

E-mail: [e-mail] (General sales inquiries)

Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters

830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698

Phone [phone]

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Fax

[e-mail] (Mikropack sales inquiries)
[e-mail] (Questions about orders)
[e-mail] (Technical support)

WARNING

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[phone]

Protective Eye Wear Must Be Worn When
Using This Instrument ­Intense Ultraviolet Radiation Present
See Important Safety Notices inside.

any

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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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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.

1. Do not remove or modify any installed safety device on this equipment. Doing so will void

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

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

WARNING

Important Safety Notices

your warranty and create an unsafe operating environment.

information.

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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Important Safety Notices

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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 ............................................................................................................................iii

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

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

Unpacking the DT-Mini-2-GS .................................................................................................... 2

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

Chapter 2: DT-Mini-2-GS Specifications ............................................3

Operating Environment ......................................................................................................3

DT-Mini-2-GS Components................................................................................................3

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 4

Rear Panel................................................................................................................................. 5

Appendix A: Bulb Replacement ..........................................................7

Replacing the Bulb .............................................................................................................7

Index ......................................................................................................9

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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 Mini Deuterium Halogen Light Source DT-Mini-2-GS Installation and Operation
Manual

Document Summary

Chapter Description

updates the logo and the contact information.

Chapter 1: Setup

Chapter 2: DT-Mini-2-GS Specifications

Appendix A: Bulb Replacement

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 changing the bulb.

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

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

CD included with the system.

Search by Model Number field at the bottom

Software and Technical

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

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About This Manual

Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact an Ocean Optics Application Scientist 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 Mini Deuterium Halogen
Light Source (DT-Mini-2-GS).

Before using the DT-Mini-2-GS 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 DT-Mini-2-GS

► Procedure

1. Unpack your lamp assembly 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.

Contents

Your DT-Mini-2-GS package should contain the following:

 DT-Mini-2-GS Mini Deuterium Halogen Light Source
 One IC-DB15-2 interface cable for shutter operation

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Chapter 2

DT-Mini-2-GS Specifications

This section provides information on the operating environment and physical controls of the DT-Mini-2­GS.

Operating Environment

The following table provides information on optimizing the operating environment of your DT-MINI-2­GS.

Operating Environment The DT-Mini-2-GS Unit . . .

Moisture Is designed for operation in dry rooms only.

Ventilation Should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere

with proper ventilation.

Heat Should be situated away from any device that emits excessive heat.

Object and Liquid Entry Should be positioned so that objects do not fall on top of the unit.

Additionally, ensure that no liquids are spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

Power Sources Should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in

the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

DT-Mini-2-GS Components

The following sections describe the components located on the front and rear of the DT-Mini-2-GS.

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Front Panel

Deuterium ON/OFF

Halogen ON/OFF

SMA Connector

Shutter ON/OFF/TTL

Power LED

Front View

SMA Connector

The SMA connector has a protection cap in place to prevent users from unintentionally looking directly
into the light source. To avoid this occurrence, connect the fiber optic cable to the SMA connector before
starting the DT-Mini-2-GS lamp. Use caution when handling other end of the fiber optic cable to ensure
that light radiation does not come into contact with skin and/or eyes.

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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Rear Panel

2: DT-Mini-2-GS Specifications

Rear View

Power Input Connector

When a 12VDC connection is supplied to the DT-Mini-2-GS, the lamp automatically switches to the
basic operating mode. The LED indicator on the front panel will light to reflect this condition.

Lamp ON/OFF/TTL Switch

When this switch is turned ON (when the lamp has power), you can operate the lamp by using the
switches on the front panel.

Switch Position Function

ON The deuterium and halogen bulbs are illuminated.

OFF The deuterium and halogen bulbs are not illuminated.

TTL The lamp is powered up and can be controlled by the

SUB-D connector:

 Pin 1 = Deuterium ON/OFF

 Pin 5 = Halogen ON/OFF

 Pin 10 = Ground

 Pin 13 = Shutter Open/Close

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Appendix A

Bulb Replacement

To order replacement bulbs for the DT-MINI-2-GS, order item number: DT-Mini-2-B.

Replacing the Bulb

Use the following procedure to replace the bulb.

► Procedure

1. Remove the four screws on the bottom of the housing of the DT-Mini-2-GS and remove the
cover.

2. Disconnect the four cables attached to the deuterium and halogen bulb.

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A: Bulb Replacement

Gently

3. Loosen the screw located on the bulb housing.

4. Remove the bulb from the DT-Mini-2-GS by gently pulling the bulb backwards out of the
internal bulb socket.

Bulb Housing
Screw

Pull

Caution

Do not turn or wiggle the bulb during removal, as this can damage the bulb socket.

5. Reverse the steps above to insert the new Mini-D2-B into the bulb housing.

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Index

B

bulb replacement, 7

C

components, 3

front panel, 4
rear panel, 5

D

document

audience, iii
purpose, iii
summary, iii

L

Lamp ON/OFF/TTL Switch, 5

O

operating environment, 3

P

package contents, 2
Power Input Connector, 5
product-related documentation, iii

S

setup, 1
SMA Connector, 4
specifications, 3

U

unpacking procedure, 2
upgrades, iii

W

what's new, iii

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