Ocean Optics ecoVis Krypton Light Source User Manual

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ecoVis Krypton Light Source
Installation and Operation Manual

Document Number 000-10000-180-02-201401

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Important Safety Notices

1. Read all instructions before attempting to operate the light source.

2. Before using the light source and the AC-adaptor for the first time check for transport damage.

3. Do not use t he unit if it is damaged in any way. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement

information.

4. The lamp, and especi al l y the light bulb, could be hot.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Setup Instructions ...............................................................................................................2

Unpacking the ecoVis ........................................................................................................2

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

Chapter 2: ecoVis Specifications ....................................................... 3

Parts List .............................................................................................................................3

Appendix A: Bulb Replacement ......................................................... 5

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

Replacing the Bulb .................................................................................................................... 5

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 system up and running.

What’s New in this Document

This version of th e E coVis Krypton Light Source Installation and Operation Manual updates the product

specifications.

Document Summary

Chapter Description

Chapter 1: Setup

Chapter 2: ecoVis 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 prod u ct s b y visit in g ou r web si te at

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

document from the avail able drop-down lists. Or, use the Search by Model Number field at the b ott o m
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 docu mentation is located on ou r website at Technical → Engineering Docs.

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About This Manual

Upgrades

Occasionally, you may find that you n eed Ocean Optics to make a change or an u pgrade to your system.
To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Support and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RM A ) nu mb er. Pl e ase c ont act O cean Op ti cs for sp eci fi c inst ru cti ons wh en retu rn in g a
product.

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Chapter 1

Setup

Overview

EcoVis is a compact, low-voltage Krypton light source (400-2500 nm) with built-in cuvette holder tha t’s
ideal for ba sic lab measurements in teaching labs and other research environments. The EcoVis has a
rugged solid alloy housing that helps to dissipate heat and in-line fiber ports for absorbanc e and
fluorescen ce m easurements.

EcoVis is small (95 mm x 50 mm and weighs 265 g), making it attractive for labs where space is at a
premium. The light source has an integrated cuvette holder with 1 cm pathlength and a versatile
chromium-plated reflective insert that increases the output for fluorescence, holds the cuvette securely in
place and can be adjusted through 90º to block the light path for dark measurements.

EcoVis is designed for absorbance and fluorescence of cuvette-based samples. Its rugged housing and
simple design make it usefu l for teaching labs and setups where basi c absorbance and fluorescence
measurements are performed routinely.

ecoVis Ligh t Source

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1: Setup

Setup Instructions

The following sections provide instructions on unpacking and setting up your ecoVis Light Source.
Before using the ecoVis for the first time, check for t r ansport dam age. Be sure to adhere to all warnings

on the unit and in this manual.

Unpacking the ecoVis

► Procedure

1. Unpack your lamp assembly carefully. Although the lamp is rigidly mounted, dropping this

instrument can cause permanent damage.

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

instrument if damage is present. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement information, if
necessary.

3. Use this inst rument in a clean laboratory environment.

Contents

Your ecoVis package should contain the following:

 ecoVis Li ght Source
 Multi-plug AC-adaptor 3.5 Vdc output
 Hexagon socket screw key (Allen wrench) SW 1.3

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Chapter 2

ecoVis Specifications

This section provides information on the operating environment, physical controls, and dimensions of the
ecoVis.

Specifications Criteria

Wavelength Range 400 – 2500 nm
Drift < 0.5 % per hour
Time to Stabilize Approximatel y 10 minutes
Power Supply Input 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz / 150 mA
Power Supply Output 3.5 Vdc / 1100 mA
Bulb Lifetime 2000 hours
Color Temerature 2400K
Characteristic focused / SMA905 connector
Cuvette Holder Path Length 10 mm
Cuvette Holder z Dimension 15 mm
Temperature
Housing
Environment
Humidity 5 - 95% at 40°C
Lamp Power 1.3 W
Weight 272 g (0.6 lbs.)
Dimensions 50 mm x 95 mm

42 °C @ 25 °C ambient
5°C – 35°C

Parts List

Description Part Number

Krypton Light Source, passive cooled EcoVis

Krypton spare bulb Eco-Vis-B

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2: ecoVis Specifications

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Appendix A

Bulb Replacement

Overview

The following sections provide instructions on changing the krypton bulb in the ecoVis. To order
replacement bulb s f or the e c oVi s, ord er it em nu mbe r ECOVIS-B.

Note

Do not directly touch the glass of the bulb with your fingers. Use a cloth or gloves with a
surface which is fre e of g reas e an d sw e at.

Replacing the Bulb

WARNING

The lamp and especially the light bulb could be hot. Wait until the ecoV is has cooled
down to ambient tempera ture before attempting to change the bulb.

► Procedure

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the ecoVis.

2. Use the Allen wrench to loosen the stud screw from the bottom of the ecoVis.

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A: Bulb Replacement

1 – ecoVis housing

2 – Allen wrench SW 1.3
3 – stud screw
4 – Cylinder with DC socket

5 – bulb with thread (ECOVIS-B)

3. On the back of the ecoVis, pull out the cylinder with the DC socket and the bulb.

Note

The cylinder will slide out by itself if you loosened the screw and tilt the ecoVis.

4. To remove the bulb from the cylinder, unscrew out the bulb in a counter-clockwise direction.

5. Insert the new bulb and screw it in in a clockwise direction into the cylinder.

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6. Push in the cylinder back in the housing. There is a furrow on the cylinder for the right

orientation while pushing the cylinder in.

7. Affix the cylinder by screwing in the stud screw.

bulb replacement, 5

B
D

Index

S

setup, 1
specifications, 3

document

audience, iii
purpose, iii
summary, iii

P

package contents, 2
parts list, 3
product-related documentation, iii

U

unpacking procedure, 2
upgrades, iv

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Index

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