Ocean Optics DT1000 - Manual

DT-1000 Deuterium Tungsten Halogen Light Source
The DT-1000 D EUTERIUM T UNGSTEN H ALOGEN L IGHT S OURCE combines the continuous spectrum of a
deuterium UV light source and a tungsten-halogen VIS/Shortwave NIR light source in a single optical path. The
combined light source produces a powerful, stable output from ~200-1100 nm. It also has a highly stabilized
microprocessor-based power supply designed for optimum stability.
Parts Included
! DT-1000 Deuterium Tungsten Halogen Light Source
! Safety eyewear for protection against dangerous ultraviolet radiation
! Power cord for connecting DT-1000 to outlet
! Allen wrench for adjusting the focus of the collimating lens
Caution!
The beam emerging from the DT-1000 produces visible light and/or invisible ultraviolet radiation. Direct
contact with the beam could cause serious eye injury.
Safety eyewear must be worn at all times while operating the DT-1000. Do not remove any safety
device installed.
Dangerous voltages present.
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Only qualified service personnel should service the DT-1000.
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This instrument should not be used for any clinical or diagnostic purposes.
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Handle with care. Dropping the instrument may cause permanent damage.
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For optimum performance below 250 nm, use a solarization-resistant fiber with this lamp.
Operation
Allow several minutes for the lamp to warm up and for the power to stabilize, regardless of the bulb being used.
Best results are obtained after 30 minutes. The spectral output as delivered by an optical fiber will decrease
significantly at wavelengths lower than 250 nm due to attenuation in the lamp envelope, the decrease in detector
efficiency in the spectrometer, and attenuation by the fiber.
1.
Put on safety eyewear.
2. Lift the black protective shutter covering the fiber optic port. Install an optical fiber. (For best results, use
our solarization-resistant fibers.)
3. Plug the power cord into the rear of the DT-1000. Plug the other end into a 110 VAC outlet.
4. To turn on the power for the DT-1000, flip the power switch at the rear of the unit, just above where the
power cord connects to the DT-1000. When the power is on, the green Power On light located at the bottom
right of the front panel will light. At this time, the user can now power up the deuterium or tungsten-halogen
source or both. (See the following Operating the Deuterium Source and Operating the Tungsten-
Halogen Source sections for more information.)
5. To turn off the DT-1000, both deuterium and tungsten-halogen sources must be turned off first. Only then
can the user flip the power switch at the rear of the unit to the off position. The green Power On light will
turn off.
6. Lift up the black protective shutter and disconnect your optical fiber from the SMA connector.
Operating Instructions: DT-1000
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