Ocean Optics ISS-2 User Manual

ISS-2

Integrated Sampling System

Installation and Operation Instructions

Description

The ISS-2 Integrated Sampling System is a fully integrated 1-cm cuvette holder and tungsten halogen
light source. The ISS-2 couples to Ocean Optics spectrometers via an optical fiber to create a small­footprint system for VIS-NIR (approximately 360 to 1100 nm) measurements.

The ISS-2 light source features a 900-hour bulb. Additionally, the fan in the ISS-2 is exposed (not
enclosed in the base) and requires particular care when handling.

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ISS-2 Installation and Operation Instructions

Parts Included

The ISS-2 Integrated Sampling System ships with the following components:

 ISS-2 cuvette holder and light source assembly

 12 VDC power supply

 1-cm square plastic cuvette

 Screwdriver (for adjusting cuvette fit)

 Allen wrench (for adjusting collimating lens on light source)

WARNING

The Light Source in the ISS-2 gets extremely hot during operation. After use, allow
sufficient time for the lamp to cool before handling the ISS-2.

Installing the Sampling System

Assembling the ISS-2

Ocean Optics packages the cuvette holder and the ISS-2 light source as separate components that you
must manually connect.

To assemble the ISS-2, screw the cuvette holder onto the SMA-905 connector of the ISS-2 light
source until snug.

Attaching Fibers to the ISS-2

► Procedure

Follow the steps below to attach fibers to the ISS-2:

1. Connect an SMA 905-terminated optical fiber to the collimating lens of the ISS-2’s cuvette
holder.

2. Connect the other end of the fiber (the read fiber) to the SMA 905 connector of the
spectrometer.

Adjusting the Fit of the Cuvette

The ISS-UV-VIS is designed to hold 1-cm square cuvettes. When properly adjusted, the cuvette
should fit snugly into the holder.

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