Ocean Optics JAZ-ALP User Manual

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JAZ-ALP
Adjustable Laser Pointer
Operation Manual

Document Number 013-RD000-001-02-201208

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Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters

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Using Thi s Instrum ent -
Intense Ultraviolet Radiation Present
See Important Safety Notices inside.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduc ed, st ored i n a re trie val system, or transmitted, by any me ans, electronic, mechanical,
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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
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Every effort has be en m ade to make this m anual as comp lete and as accurate as possible, but no warrant y o r fitness is implied. The informa tion provided is on
an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. sh a ll have neither liability nor responsi b ility to any person or entity with resp ect to any loss or damages arising from the
information contained in this m a nual.

Important Safety Notices

1. Read this manual before you attempt to use this instrument.

2. This product contains a Class 2 laser. The laser safety warning label is posted to the side of

the Jaz AP module.

3. The laser described h ere is safe t o operate, provided the user pays attention to all safety

warnings:
a. Post warnings in the area of the laser beam to alert those present.
b. Keep all unauthoriz ed personne l out of the area where the laser is operated.
c. Whenever the laser is running and the beam is not in use, it is good operating practice to

mechanically block th e path.

d. Never look directly into the laser source or scattering laser light from any re flective

surface. Never sight down the beam into the source.

e. Maintain experimental setup at low heights to prevent inadvertent beam-eye contact.
f. As a precaution against accidental exposures to the output beam or its reflection,

operators should wear lase r safety glasses atten u ated to the wa ve len g th being generated.

4. Do not remove or mod ify any installed sa f et y devic e on this equipment. Doing so will void

your warranty and create an unsaf e op e rat in g en vi ron ment.

5. Only allow qualified personnel to service this unit.

6. Before using the optical tool for the first time chec k for transport damage. Do not use the unit

if it is damaged in any wa y. Contact your dealer for repair or repla cement infor mation.

7. Take care that no objects or liquids enter int o the d evi c e and th at th e re are n o gr ea se r es id ue s

on the glass window.

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

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

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

Unpacking Jaz ALP ............................................................................................................2

General Set-up ...................................................................................................................3

Changing Batteries .............................................................................................................3

Chapter 2: Operation ........................................................................... 5

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

Adjusting the Jaz ALP Module ...........................................................................................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 Jaz ALP up and running.

Document Summary

Chapter Description

Chapter 1: Setup

Chapter 2: Operation

Provides contents unpacking instructions. Also
contains general set-up and battery changing
instructions.

Contains instructions for adjusting the laser beam.

Product-Related Documentation

You can access documen tation for Ocean Optics products by visitin g our websit e 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.

Jaz Installation and Operation Manual

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You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the Software and Technical
Resources CD included with the system.

Engineering-level documentation is located on our websi t e at Technical → Engineering Docs.

Upgrades

Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to m ake 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
instruction s when returning a product.

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About This Manual

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Chapter 1

Setup

Overview

The Jaz Adjustable Laser Pointer (ALP) is a conven ient tool for makin g ac cur at e s pot m easurements o f
large-area projection screens, flat panel di splays, media walls and other samp les where precise focu s
within large area s of ligh t em iss ion ar e n ece ss ar y.

We add the Jaz-ALP to th e Jaz stack, d irectly below the spect rometer module. The low-power laser
pointer operates from three AAA batteries, so no additional power is required. The laser is a Class II
650nm red laser, so proper safety precautions must be followed.

Jaz ALP in a Jaz Stack

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We attach a G ershun Tu be Kit (GER-KIT) to the SM A 905 entr ance aperture of the spect rometer in the
Jaz stack. The GER-KIT al l o ws cont r ol the fi eld of v iew of the spectromete r fro m 1° to 28°. The GER­KIT is a versatile tool that can be used with fibers or directly attached to the spectrometer. The GER-KIT
is priced separ a te l y.

Jaz Stack Spectrometer Module with Gershun Tube At t ached

Unpacking Jaz ALP

See the Jaz Installation and Operation Manual (see Product-Rela ted Docum entation) for information
about the Jaz shipment components.

Before using the Jaz ALP for the first time, check for transport damage. Be sure to adhere to all warnings
on the unit and in this manual.

WARNING

Do not stare directly into the light beam of the laser!

Caution

For optimal use, take care that no objects or liquids enter the device and that there
is no grease residue on the glass w indow.

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General Set-up

The Jaz ALP is adjus ted by Ocean Optics for operating in a Jaz stack (see the figure on th e previous
page). The Jaz ALP module is placed directly under the spectrometer module.

The laser was adj ust ed at a dist an ce o f 5 meters. While using a 3 ° aperture on a Gershun Tube and a stack
setup, you can use this adjustment for distances from 2 to 14 meeters between the spectrometer module
and what you are aiming the laser pointer at.

Longer distances may work but to be sure you should readjust your system. Also, you should readjust
your system if you have to use a Jaz stack where the spectrometer is not placed dir ectly over your Jaz
ALP device. For information on how to readjust your JAZ ALP device r ef er t o ‘How To – Adjust the
JAZ-ALP module’ at the end of this document.

Changing Batteries

Before using the device, please insert the 3 AAA batteries (included).

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Procedure

1. Open the batt ery case with slight pressure on marked area in direction of the red arrow.

2. Insert batteries in the battery case as shown below.

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3. Close the lid of battery case with slight pressure in direction of red arrow.

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Chapter 2

Operation

Overview

The Jaz-ALP device comes preset for operating in a Jaz stack at a distance of 2 to 14 meters from the
object at whi ch the laser is being aimed. Should you need to adjust the system for a longer distance, use
the following instructions.

Adjusting the Jaz ALP Module

On the rear side of the JAZ-ALP module close to the power switch there are four TORX socket screws.
Compare wit h the figures below. By rotating the screws you can adjust the d irection of the laser beam.

Rear View of Jaz ALP Module with On/Off Sw itch and Adjustment Screws

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For example, if you tighten the upper screw, you move the beam to the top. If you tighten the right scr ew,
the beam will move to the right.

While adjusting the beam you should do the following:

• Try to chang e t he direction of the b eam by loosening the screw s first.

• Tightening the screws too hard will deform the plastic, resulting in permanent damage and

making a correct adjustment impossible.

• After adjusting the las er beam, slightly turn the screws without changin g the beam.

Notes

Adjust the system in a dark room against a white wall and try to detect the light of the
laser beam. Use a Gershun Tube (GER-KIT available from Ocean Optics) and start the
adjustment with an aperture > 3° to pre-adjust the system. Then it is easi er to adj u st the
system with a 3° ap ertu r e. T o achi e v e an opt i mal ad j ust m ent, use the 1° aperture as the
last step of your ali gn men t

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Index

adjustment, 5

batter y, 3

document

audience, iii
purpose, iii
summary, ii i

laser

adjustment, 5

A
B
D

L

O

operation, 5

P

product-related documentation, iii

S

safety noti ces, A
setup, 1, 3

U

unpacking, 2
upgrades, iii

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Index

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