Avantes AvaLight-CAL-MINI User manual

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Table of Content
1Introduction ......................................................................................................3
2AvaLight-CAL-MINI ...............................................................................................4
2.1 Quick start ..................................................................................................4
2.2 12VDC power plug .........................................................................................5
2.3 Settings for disable........................................................................................5
2.4 Spectral lines AvaLight-CAL-MINI .......................................................................6
2.5 Spectral lines AvaLight-CAL-NEON-MINI ...............................................................6
2.6 Spectral lines AvaLight-CAL-AR-MINI ...................................................................7
3Changing the light source bulb ................................................................................8
4Technical support.............................................................................................. 10
4.1 Getting Help.............................................................................................. 10
4.2 AvaSoft updates.......................................................................................... 10
5Specifications................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Ordering Information ................................................................................... 11

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaLight-CAL-(AR/NEON)-Mini. This complete new developed
light source will provide outstanding performance. To get the best of its performance it perfectly
matches all Avantes AvaSpec spectrometers.
The AvaLight-CAL-MINI series is a smaller version of the AvaLight-CAL series. The new AvaLight-CAL-
MINI series has a new feature called the Disable function.
With the Disable function the user is able to turn off the light source to safe power and lifetime.
The AvaLight-CAL-MINI series is available with three different light bulbs.
The “default” bulb that is used in the AvaLight-CAL-MINI is the mercury bulb.
The AvaLight-CAL-AR-MINI uses an argon bulb and the AvaLight-CAL-NEON-MINI uses a neon bulb.
The AvaLight-CAL-MINI stays below the exempt limit for the actinic UV and near UV of the EN-IEC
62471 Photo biological Safety Assessment. Therefore no additional measures are required for the
AvaLight-CAL-MINI. However, the below stated warning should be taken into account.
Caution:
This lamp produces ultraviolet radiation, which can be harmful to the eyes.
We advise to NOT LOOK INTO THE LIGHT BEAM.
This could cause eye damage, we advise to take the appropriate measures.

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2AvaLight-CAL-MINI
2.1 Quick start
Power LED
The green LED act as status LED for the light source when the power is turned on.
ON-OFF Switch
Choose operating mode with the ON-OFF-switch:
Switch position
Light source
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
SMA-plugON-OFF switch Power LED
12VDC Power
plug
I/O connector

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SMA-plug
Connect the SMA connector of the fiber to the SMA-plug of the Light Source.
I/O connector
The signals on the I/O connector are described below.
Pin configuration
Pin
Name
Description
10
GND
Ground
11
Disable
Input
Input, used to disable/shut down the light source
Below the electrical characteristics for the input signals
Electrical characteristics
Name
Low level detection
High level detection
Maximum voltage
Disable
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
12.0V
2.2 12VDC power plug
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
3Watt
2.3 Settings for disable
With the disable function that is present on the I/O connector the user can disable the optical
output of the light source by setting this signal to high-level.
To use the disable function the ON-OFF switch must be set in the ON mode.
When the light source is used in combination with an AvaSpec spectrometer, interface cable IC-
DB26-2 and AvaSoft, the optical output can be changed by AvaSoft. It is also possible to disable and
enable the light source by AvaSoft.

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2.4 Spectral lines AvaLight-CAL-MINI
2.5 Spectral lines AvaLight-CAL-NEON-MINI

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2.6 Spectral lines AvaLight-CAL-AR-MINI

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3Changing the light source bulb
1. Disconnect the power connector from the socket.
2. Remove the screw protection caps on the front side.
3. Remove the screws with the torx screwdriver (Torx T10) (delivered with AvaLight).
4. Take out the front plate with mount plate (bulb holder with PCB are attached to it).
Protection
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5. Disconnect the connector of the bulb.
6. Remove the screw of the bulb holder (Torx T10)
7. Remove the light bulb.
8. Place the new light bulb in the bulb holder; WARNING: do not touch the glass with your
fingers.
9. Put back the screw for the bulb holder.
10. Reconnect the connector of the bulb into the connector of the PCB.
11. Slide back the front plate with mount plate (bulb holder with PCB) into the housing of the
light source. Be careful not to pinch the electrical wires.
12. Put back the 2 screws in the front and protection caps.
Screw bulb
holder

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4Technical support
4.1 Getting Help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaLight-CAL-(AR/NEON)-MINI or
the AvaSoft software, please go to: http://www.avantes.com
In case you have any questions or need support, please send us an email via [email protected]
4.2 AvaSoft updates
To check for updates, you can choose “Check for Updates” from the Help menu or go to the
“Support” section on our website www.avantes.com.

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5Specifications
AvaLight-CAL-Mini
AvaLight-CAL-NEON-
Mini
AvaLight-CAL-AR-
Mini
Wavelength range
253.6 –922.5 nm
337 –1084.4 nm
696.5 -1704 nm
Optical power 600µm fiber
1.6 µW
Connector
SMA-905 connector
Warm up time
1 minute for vapor stabilization
Lamp lifetime
5000 hours (half intensity left)
Power requirement
12VDC / 260mA
Dimensions (mm)
150 x 78 x 37 mm
Weight (gr)
460 gram
5.1 Ordering Information
AvaLight-CAL-Mini Mercury Argon Calibration source, needs extra PS-12V/2.08A power
supply.
AvaLight-CAL-NEON-Mini Neon Calibration source, needs extra PS-12V/2.08A power supply.
AvaLight-CAL-AR-Mini Argon Calibration source, needs extra PS-12V/2.08A power supply.
AvaLight-CAL-RM Rack-mounted version of AvaLight-CAL-Mini
AvaLight-CAL-B-Mini Replacement bulb for AvaLight-CAL-MINI, Mercury-Argon
AvaLight-CAL-NEON-B-Mini Replacement bulb for AvaLight-CAL-MINI, Neon
AvaLight-CAL-AR-B-Mini Replacement bulb for AvaLight-CAL-MINI, Argon
PS-12V/2.08A Power supply 100-240VAC/12VDC, 2.08A, necessary for AvaLight-
CAL-MINI series
IC-DB26-2 Interface cable AvaSpec-USB2 platform to AvaLight-CAL-Mini- series