Princeton TS-428 User Manual

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Instructions for Mounting and Operation

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of Princeton Instruments Model TS-428

250 Watt Tungsten-Halogen Light Source

Ver 2.1

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Description:

The Princeton Instruments Model TS-428 is a 250 watt tungsten-halogen light source system
designed for use with Acton series spectrometers. It consists of a 250 watt lamp as specified
on the enclosed drawing, a housing with light collection mirror, and power supply with variable
brightness co ntrol (250 watts to approximately 10% of ma ximum). The lamp is factory
installed and aligned prior to shipment. Adjustments are provided on the light collecting mirror
mount in the event that realignment becomes necessary.

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Installation Instructio ns

TS-428 and TS-428-DC
Important: These instructions are valid for TS-428 and TS-428-DC Light Sources bearing
certain serial numbers.

If the digits of the serial number that immediately follow 428 are 261 or greater please use these
instructions. If the digits of the serial number that immediately follow 428 are less than 261
then disregard these instructions.

Your TS-428 or TS-428-DC 2 50 Watt Tungsten / Halogen Light Source is shipped w ith an
installation kit which includes the following parts.

Part Quantity Description

Mounting Screws 3 8-32 X 1¼” Black Alloy 100-120-015

Mounting Screws 2 8-32 X ½” Black Alloy 100-120-010

Shoulder Screws 2 8-32 Attached to spacer 100-107-005

Spacer 1 ¾” 8401-025-66

Spacer 1 ¼” 8401-025-65
Hex Wrench 1 1/16” 700-025-002
Hex Wrench 1 9/64” 700-100-008

There are two variations for the installation of the
assumes the use of either of the two optional Filter Wheel Assemblies
The other set up is designed for using the

TS-428 or TS-428-DC

TS-428 and TS-428-DC

Acton Part No.

. One set up

FA-448

without a filter wheel.

FA-448-2.

and

TS-428 / TS-428-DC

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