Ocean Optics HL-3 User Manual

Halogen Calibration Light Source
HL-3-CAL, HL-3-CAL-EXT, HL-3-INT-CAL, HL-3-INT-CAL­EXT, HL-3 plus-CAL, HL-3 plus -CAL-EXT, HL-3 plus -CAL­INT, and HL-3 plus -CAL-INT-EXT
Installation and Operation Manual
Document Number 000-10000-190-02-201308
Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters
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Sales and Support Center Geograaf 24, 6921 EW DUIVEN, The Netherlands
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Important Safety Notices

1. Do not remove or modify any installed safety device on this equipment. Doing so will void your
warrant y and create an unsafe ope rating environment.
2. Dangerous voltages are present in t his device. There are NO user serviceabl e parts inside the
power supply.
3. Only allow qualified personnel to service thi s unit.
4. Inspect this unit and its power supply before u s ing it f or the fi rs t tim e. Do n ot use the unit if it is
damaged in any way. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement information.
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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 ............................................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1: Setup ................................................................................... 1
Overview .............................................................................................................................1
Models Available ................................................................................................................2
Unpacking the HL-3 Series Light Source ..........................................................................2
Contents .............................................................................................................................3
Connecting a Spectrometer to the HL-3 ............................................................................3
Connecting a Spectrometer to the HL-3-CAL Models When Using a Cosine Corrector ........... 3
Connecting a Spectrometer to the HL-3-INT-CAL Models When Using an Integrating Sphere 4
Chapter 2: HL-3 Specifications ........................................................... 7
Operating Environment ......................................................................................................7
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 7
Appendix A: Calibration Basics ......................................................... 9
Overview .............................................................................................................................9
Calibration for Absolute Irradiance: Models HL-3 plus-CAL, HL-3 plus-CAL-EXT, HL-3-CAL
and HL-3-CAL-EXT ............................................................................................................9
Calibration for Radiant Flux ....................................................................................................... 9
Uncertainty Level Calculation for HL-3 plus Family ...........................................................10
Appendix B: HL-3 Use Log .................................................................. 13
HL-3 Series Use Log ..........................................................................................................13
Index ...................................................................................................... 15
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About This Manual

Document Purpos e and Intended Audience

This document provides you with an installation section to get your system up and running, basic information ab out th e calibration if the light source, and a log to save the time of the light source’s use.

Document Summary

Chapter Description
Chapter 1: Setup
Chapter 2: HL-3 Specifications
Appendix A: Calibration Basics
Appendix B: HL-3 Use Log
Contains a list of package contents and unpacking instructions. Also contains procedures for connecting to a spectrometer.
Contains operating environment specifications, as well as other physical details of the product.
Provides an overview of the physics for radiometrically calibrated systems.
Provides a sample log for recording lamp use.

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.
Detailed ins tructions for OceanView Spectrometer Operating Software is located at:
http://www.oceanoptics.com/technical/OceanViewI&O.pdf
You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the Software and Technical Resources CD includ ed with the system.
Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at Technical → Engineering Docs.
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Upgrades

Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics t o 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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