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Princeton Digital (USA) SP-2300i manual

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    15 Discovery Way, Acton, MA 01720 Phone: (978)263-3 584, Fax: (978)263-50 86 Web Site: www.princetoninstruments.com Operating Instructions A cton Se ries SP - 2300i 0.300 Meter Focal Length Triple Grating Imaging Monochromator / Spectrograph Rev 4 .0 9. 23[...]

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    1 A cton SP-2300i Operating Inst ructions CONTENTS: Page I. Brief Introduction and SP- 2300i Description 2 II. Specifications 3 III. SP - 2300i Setup 4 A. Unpacking Note 4 B. Connecting the SP -2300i to a Computer 4 C. Cables and Connecti ons for SP-2300i 5 D. Mounting Accessories 6 E. Mounting Focal Plane Detectors 7 F. Slit Width Adjustment in th[...]

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    2 I : Brief Introductio n and SP-2300i Descr iption Brief Introduction: This instruction manual is i ntended to assist you in s et - up and operation of your new SP -2300i monochromator/spectrograp h. Even if you are an experienc ed user of spectrosc opic equipment, we suggest that you follow the manual (at leas t initially) to insure proper setup [...]

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    3 II : SP -2300i Specifications Every SP-2 300i monochromator or spec trograph includes a triple grating turret for 1, 2, or 3 gratings, 32 -bit microprocessor controll ed scanning, buil t-in RS - 232 and USB interfaces, and micrometer controlled e ntrance slit. Specifications (1200g/mm Grating) Focal Length: 300 mm Aperture Ratio: f/4 Optical Desi[...]

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    4 III : SP -2300i Setup Section III-A: Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack and examine the SP-2300i and any ac cessories purc hased. Note: Report any damage i mmediately t o the carrier and t o Princeton Instrum ents, and save all pac ki ng materia l. Setup: Position the monochromator where it wi ll be used and remove all pack ing materials i[...]

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    5 Section III-C: Cables and Connections for SP-2300i The following computer cables are supplied wi th the SP-2300i: CC - 499 - 2 IBM AT or compatible 9 pin female ( DB9S) connector to 9 pin male connector (DB9P). 3650 -USB- 06 USB Cable Type A to Type B. If neither of thes e cables is compatible with your system, consul t Princeton Instruments for [...]

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    6 Section III-D: Mounting Accessories to the SP -2300i Slit A sse mblies All Acton accessories come with thei r own set of instructions for proper mounting and operation. The instructions below are only general i nformation. Pleas e refer to the individual instructions for detailed information. Accessories: The full range of Acton monochromator/spe[...]

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    7 Section III-E: Detector Mounting Instructions: Mounting Focal Plane Detectors to the SP-2300i Spectrograph The standard mounting f lange for CCDs and diode arrays acc ommodates detectors with two diff erent bolt circles. There are three (3) equal ly spaced #10 - 32 tapped holes on a 3.60” bolt circle, and three (3) equally spaced holes on a 3.8[...]

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    8 Section III-F: Slit Width A djustments in the Model 716 Bilateral Slits The slit width of eac h bilateral slit assembly (716 type) is adjustable f rom 0.010 millimeters to 3 millimeters (10 to 3,000 µm) by a micrometer knob loc ated on the top of the sl it housing. The micrometer knob is graduated i n 0.010 millimeter (10 µm) increments. Each c[...]

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    9 IV : SP-2300 i Operation Section IV-A: Initialization W hen power is turned ON to the SP -2300i, it ini tializes to a wavelength of 0.0 nm for grating number 1. If the power is switched OFF and then ON again to the SP-230 0i, it will re-ini tialize. Initialization gives the s ystem a reference, or starting pos ition to keep track of wavelength po[...]

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    10 NM/MIN Sets the scan rate i n nm/min to 0.01 nm/min resolution with units nm/min ?NM/MIN Returns present scan rate i n nm/min to 0.01 nm/min resoluti on with units nm/min Grating Contro l Commands : GRAT ING Places specified grating in position to the wavelength of the wavelength on the present grating. Up to nine (9) gratings are allowed on thr[...]

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    11 Slit Width Cont rol Command s (for Motorized Slits only ): FRONT-EX IT-SLIT Designates front ex it slit to receive slit control commands. Note : The designation remains in effec t until changed by another slit des ignator. This command does not have to be repeated unti l the designate d sl it is changed. SIDE-EXIT-SLIT Designates side exi t slit[...]

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    12 Section IV-C : Focusing and A lignment of A rra y Detectors W ith the array detector properly mounted to the SP-2300 i, use the followi ng procedure to align and foc us the array detector to the SP-230 0i optical system. It is as sumed that the array detection s ystem is running with SpectraSense or W inSpec. 1. M ount a light s ource such as a [...]

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    13 Section IV-D : Conv erting the SP-2300i from Monochromator to Spectrograph, or Spectrograph to Monochromator Monochromator to Sp ectrograph: This procedure requires that you ha ve the monochromator version, Model SP- 2355 or SP- 2357 , plus the array detector mounting fl an ge. May require a spac er. 1. Using a 1/8” All en wrench, loosen the t[...]

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    14 V : Ap pendices and Schemat ic Dra wings A ppendix V -A: Selecting Alternate Start-Up Para meters The following are the Start-U p parameters and their def ault values: GRATING #1 WAVELENGTH 0.0 nm SCAN SPEED 100.0 nm/min Each of the above may be changed through the RS - 232 port or USB port using the f ollowing commands. These values are stored [...]

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    15 A ppendix V-B: Cable Connection Diagrams - Monochromators & Spectrographs to Computer Figure 9 . RS -232 Cable Wir ing Figure 10 . Cable Connections (Back Panel ) POWER Power connection +5 and +24 Vol ts USB HUB USB Hub 1.1 compatible. USB USB connection to computer. RS - 232 RS -232 connection to c omputer. READY Ready light is on whe n the[...]

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    16 A ppendix V -C: Standard Slit Assembly Drawing[...]

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    17 A ppendix V -D: Accessories Listing SP -2300i M onochromators & Spectrographs SP - 2355 SP - 2300i, 300mm Monoch romator: Micrometer adjustabl e entrance/exit slits, 90° optical path, internal image correction with ori ginal polished as pheric optics, a triple grating turret, exclusive SpectraDrive™ stepping motor sc anning system with 32[...]

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    18 TDS- 429 Dual Light Source with 30 watt deuterium & 30 watt tungsten -halogen lamps. Inc ludes housing with light c ollection mirror, mounting flange, and power supply. Provides c ombined output from 190 to >2.0 µm. XS - 43 3 75 Watt Xenon Light Source includes power s upply, housing, mounting flange and light collection mirror. Provides[...]

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    19 Filter Wheels and Order Sorting Filter Ass emblies FA - 2448 Six Position Filter Wheel Assembl y. Manual sample index ing, holds up to six samples, each 1.0” diameter; automated via SP Control Cable. Can be used wi th the SP -2 300 i. Requires FA- 2448 -F Filter Set or c ustomer-supplied f ilters of 25 mm (1 inch) diameter and 5 mm or less in [...]

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    20 A ppendix V -E: Gratings for SP-2300i Grooves/mm Blaze Wavelength Standard Part Number Mechanical Limit Notes: † Bl az ed H ol og rap hi c, 19 0- 450 nm , op tim um ra ng e †† H ol ogr ap hi c, 450 - mec han ica l li mi t, op ti mum ra ng e ††† Holographic, 190-466 nm, optimum range Gold, Silver and Acton Exclusive VUV Reflective Coa[...]

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    21 A ppendix V -F: Certification and Warranty Certification Princeton Instruments certifies that thi s instrument was thoroughly tested and f ound to meet the specif ications furnished by Princ eton Instruments when it was shipped f rom the factory. Warranty Princeton Instruments ins truments and accessorie s are warranted for a period of one f ull[...]

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    22 A ppendix V -G: Drawings[...]

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