Chapter 3, Operating instructions, Overview – Ocean Optics LS-475 User Manual
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Chapter 3
Operating Instructions
Overview
The following sections provide instructions on operating the LS-475 Blue LED Pulsed Light Source.
Using the Continuous Mode
Continuous Mode means that the light coming from the LS-475 is continuous (not pulsed).
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Procedure
To set the LS-475 for Continuous Mode operation,
1. Move the switch on the back of the LS-475 to the ON position.
2. Move the switch to the OFF position to turn the lamp off.
Using the Pulsed Mode
The pulsing of the LS-475 is controlled through the Ocean Optics S2000 Spectrometer.
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Procedure
To set up the LS-475 for Pulsed Mode operation,
1. Plug one end of the supplied IC-DB15-2 accessory connector cable into the back of the LS-475
and the other end into the S2000 Spectrometer.
2. Move the switch on the back of the LS-475 to the TTL position. This places the light source in
Pulsed Mode.