KR-1 Krypton
Calibration Light Source
Installation and Operation Instructions
Description
The KR-1 Krypton Calibration Source is a wavelength calibration source for UV-VIS-Shortwave NIR
spectrophotometric systems. The KR-1 produces Krypton lines from 427-893 nm, and is an ideal lamp
to use when performing fast, accurate spectrometer wavelength calibrations.
The KR-1 features an SMA 905 Connector for interfacing with our optical fibers. It operates with a 12
VDC power supply (included with the unit) or 9V battery (not included).
The following sections detail the features of the KR-1 Krypton Calibration Light Sources.
KR-1 Krypton Calibration Light Source
Note
The KR-1 is NOT designed to operate as an excitation source in your experiments.
Spectral lines above 922 nm are not easily detectable by Ocean Optics spectrometers.
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KR-1-CAL Installation and Operation Instructions
Parts Included
The KR-1 package includes the following items:
KR-1 Krypton Calibration Light Source
12 VDC power supply
WARNING
The beam emerging from the light source contains UV radiation that can cause
serious eye injury upon direct contact with the eye. Never look directly into the
light source.
The SMA 905 Connector may get extremely hot during operation. After lamp
use, allow sufficient time to cool before handling.
Dangerous voltages are present, and there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Never open the KR-1.
Additional Accessories
The following are additional accessories available from Ocean Optics that you may need, depending
on your system set-up:
Spectrometer
SMA-terminated optical fiber
Ocean Optics software
Connecting the KR-1
Follow the steps below to set up your KR-1 for use.
► Procedure
1. Plug the 12 VDC power supply into a power outlet, then connect the barrel connector of the
power supply to the power input on the rear of the KR-1.
or
Alternately, you can use a 9-volt battery (not included) to power the KR-1. Open the battery
hatch of the KR-1 and install the 9-volt battery, and then proceed to Step 2.
2. Connect a fiber to the SMA 905 Connector on the KR-1. If your spectrometer does not have
an entrance slit, use a 50
reduced optical resolution.
m diameter (or smaller) fiber. Larger fibers and slits result in
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