Avantes DA-SHUTTER Specification sheet

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DA-SHUTTER
ACCESSORIES
Operation and Installation Manual

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Table of Content
Table of Content .......................................................................................................1
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................2
2. Direct-attach Fiber-Optic Shutter DA-SHUTTER Operating Manual .....................................2
2.1 General ......................................................................................................2
2.2 Technical Data .............................................................................................2
2.3 Parts included ..............................................................................................3
2.4 Parts not included .........................................................................................3
2.5 Starting up ..................................................................................................3
3. Technical support................................................................................................4
3.1 Getting Help................................................................................................4
3.2 Software Updates..........................................................................................4

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1. Introduction
The Direct-attach Fiber-Optic Shutter DA-SHUTTER is used for automatic shuttering of a
spectrometer.
2. Direct-attach Fiber-Optic Shutter DA-SHUTTER Operating Manual
2.1 General
2.2 Technical Data
Description
Specification
Power requirement
12V DC (positive centre)/ 500 mA
Shutter frequency
Max. 5 Hz
Shutter delay
15 ms
Dimensions shutter (DxH)
30 x 38 mm*
Dimensions control box (HxLxW)
28 x 58 x 45 mm*
Weight shutter
70 grams
Weight control box
60 grams
Material mechanical
Black anodized aluminum
Material optical
UV Fused silica
Fiber connection
SMA-905 connector
* without COL-UV/VIS, I/O and DA-SHUTTER connectors
I/O
connector
12V DC
connector
DA-SHUTTER
connector

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The following interface cables are available to connect the DA-SHUTTER to any Avantes AvaSpec-
USB2/EVO platform:
IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 Length = 0.6m
IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2 Length = 2.0m
Pin description of an interface cable connector
Pin
Description
1
--
2
--
3
Shutter Open/Close (High = Open, Low = Close)
4
GND
Pin 3 is connected to DO4 of the DB26 connector.
2.3 Parts included
1. Direct-attach Fiber-Optic Shutter DA-SHUTTER with a control box
2. Allen Key 1.3mm
2.4 Parts not included
1. Interface cable IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 (or IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2)
2. Power Supply PS-12V/2.08A
These parts can be ordered separately at Avantes.
2.5 Starting up
1. Plug in the PS-12V/2.08A power supply.
2. Plug in the connector of the power supply into the socket of the control box.
3. Screw the DA-Shutter onto the SMA input of the spectrometer.
4. Connect the SMA-connector of your fiber to the Fiber input of DA-SHUTTER.
5. Connect the IO connector of the DA-Shutter to the control box.
6. For automatic TTL-shutter control connect interface cable IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 (or
IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2) plug in connector and connect to AvaSpec spectrometer
7. Connect the connector of the IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 (or IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2)
into the control box and lock the connector with the screw terminal.
8. For Automatic save-dark for DA-SHUTTER use AvaSoft full:
In ‘Spectrometer settings’ in the ‘Digital IO’ tab, enable the ‘TTL Shutter on Save
Dark’ (see the picture below).

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3. Technical support
3.1 Getting Help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your DA-SHUTTER or the AvaSoft
software, please visit https://www.avantes.com/support
To contact our Technical Support, please go to https://www.avantes.com/contact
3.2 Software Updates
To check for updates, you can choose “Check for Updates” from the Help menu or go to
https://www.avantes.com/support/software