Ocean Optics AR-1 Argon - Manual

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AR-1 Argon
Calibration Light Source
Installation and Operation Instructions
Description
The AR-1 Argon Calibration Source is a wavelength calibration source for UV-VIS-Shortwave NIR
spectrophotometric systems. The AR-1 produces Argon lines from 696-1704 nm, and is an ideal lamp
to use when performing fast, accurate spectrometer wavelength calibrations in the NIR range.
The AR-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 AR-1 Argon Calibration Light Sources.
AR-1 Argon Calibration Light Source
Note
The AR-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.