Avantes AvaLight HAL Mini User manual
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Table of Content
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................3
2. AvaLight-HAL-MINI ...............................................................................................4
2.1 Quick start. .................................................................................................4
2.2 12VDC Power plug .........................................................................................5
2.3 Settings for high power, long life or disable..........................................................6
2.4 Adjustment of focusing in SMA fiber ...................................................................6
3. AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI.............................................................................................7
3.1 Quick start. .................................................................................................7
3.2 12VDC Power plug .........................................................................................8
3.3 Settings for high power, long life or disable..........................................................9
3.4 Adjustment of focusing in SMA fiber ...................................................................9
4. AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI-IND ..................................................................................... 10
4.1 Quick start ................................................................................................ 10
4.2 12VDC Industrial Power plug .......................................................................... 10
5. Changing the light source bulb .............................................................................. 11
6. Technical support.............................................................................................. 13
6.1 Getting Help.............................................................................................. 13
6.2 Avasoft Updates ......................................................................................... 13
7. Specifications................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Ordering Information ................................................................................... 14
Appendix A ............................................................................................................ 15
Appendix B ............................................................................................................ 17
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaLight-Hal-(S)-Mini. This light source will provide
outstanding performance. To get the best of its performance it perfectly matches all Avantes
AvaSpec spectrometers.
The AvaLight-HAL-(S)-Mini works from visible light to near infrared. It’s a compact, stabilized
halogen light source, with adjustable focusing of the fiber connection, maximizing output power at
the desired wavelength. The light source also has adjustable output setting to provide extra power
or longer bulb life. This output can set with a hardware dongle or, when connected with an
AvaSpec, controlled by software (AvaSoft).
With the Disable function the bulb and shutter are turned off to safe power.
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2. AvaLight-HAL-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-plug
ON-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
For automatic disable control and long-life or high-power to be controlled by software it is needed
to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the AvaLight-HAL-Mini with the interface cable IC-DB26-2.
Now it is possible to control the output operation mode by software (AvaSoft).
The signals on the I/O connector are described below.
Pin configuration
Pin
Name
Description
5
High
power
Input
Input, used to increase the power output with 10% (reduced life
time of the bulb)
8
Vout
Output
Nominal 12VDC output (minimum 10.8V, maximum 13.2V)
10
GND
Ground
11
Disable
Input
Input, used to disable/shut down the output
12
Long-
life
Input
Input, used to decrease the power output with 10% (increased life
time of the bulb)
Below the electrical characteristics for the input signals.
Electrical characteristics
Name
Low level detection
High level detection
Maximum voltage
Disable
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
Long life
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
High power
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
Note: If high-power and long-life are both high, the output power is not specified
2.2 12VDC Power plug
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
18Watt
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2.3 Settings for high power, long life or disable
The AvaLight-HAL-MINI factory settings are for normal power output. The optical energy can be
changed to Long-Life or High-Power modes by setting the correct I/O pin to High-level on the
external I/O connector.
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.
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. See appendix A.
When the light source is not connected with an interface cable, the DONGLE-MINI-H for high power
or the DONGLE-MINI-L for long life can be placed on the I/O connector to change the optical output.
See appendix B.
2.4 Adjustment of focusing in SMA fiber
The AvaLight-HAL-MINI factory settings are adjusted to the optimal focus of the output into a 200µm
fiber. If a different optical power is needed or a different fiber (bundle) diameter is used, the
focusing of the light source on the fiber can be adjusted as described below.
1. Connect your fiber optic spectrometer (or your optical power meter) to a fiber onto the
AvaLight-HAL-MINI SMA connector.
2. Unscrew locking-screw, of the collimating lens, with delivered Allen key (1.3mm).
3. By shifting the SMA socket optical power can be optimized.
4. Secure position by tightening the locking screw.
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3. AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI
3.1 Quick start
Power LED
The green LED act as status LED for the light source when the power is turned on.
OFF-TTL-ON Switch
Choose operating mode with the mode-switch:
Switch position
Shutter signal
Light source
Shutter
OFF
X
OFF
Closed
TTL
Not connected
ON
Closed
High
ON
Open
Low
ON
Closed
ON
X
ON
Open
SMA-plug
OFF-TTL-ON
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
For automatic shutter control, automatic disable control and long-life or high-power to be
controlled by software it is needed to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini
with the interface cable IC-DB26-2. Now it is possible to control the output operation mode by
software (AvaSoft).
The signals on the I/O connector are described below.
Pin configuration
Pin
Name
Description
5
High power
Input, used to increase the power output with 10% (reduced life time of
the bulb)
8
Vout
Nominal 12VDC output (minimum 10.8V, maximum 13.2V)
10
GND
Ground
11
Disable
Input, used to disable/shut down the output
12
Long-life
Input, used to decrease the power output with 10% (increased life time of
the bulb)
13
shutter
Input, used to close/open the shutter
Below the electrical characteristics for the input signals.
Electrical characteristics
Name
Low level detection
High level detection
Maximum voltage
Disable
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
Long life
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
High power
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
Shutter
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
13.2V
Note: If high-power and long-life are both high, the output power is not specified
3.2 12VDC Power plug
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
18Watt
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3.3 Settings for high power, long life or disable
The AvaLight-HAL-MINI factory settings are for normal power output. The optical energy can be
changed to Long-Life or High-Power modes by setting the correct I/O pin to High-level on the
external I/O connector.
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.
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. See appendix A.
When the light source is not connected with an interface cable, the DONGLE-MINI-H for high power
or the DONGLE-MINI-L for long life can be placed on the I/O connector to change the optical output.
See appendix B.
3.4 Adjustment of focusing in SMA fiber
The AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI factory settings are adjusted to the optimal focus of the output into a
200µm fiber. If a different optical power is needed or a different fiber (bundle) diameter is used,
the focusing of the light source on the fiber can be adjusted as described below.
1. Connect your fiber optic spectrometer (or your optical power meter) to a fiber onto the
AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI SMA connector.
2. Unscrew locking-screw, of the collimating lens, with delivered Allen key (1.3mm).
3. By shifting the SMA socket you can optimize you optical power.
4. Secure position by tightening the locking screw.
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4. AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI-IND
4.1 Quick start
The AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini-IND is almost the same product as the AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini. The only
difference is the power entry connector.
4.2 12VDC Industrial Power plug
Connect the included power supply to the 12VDC power plug.
The main benefit of an industrial power connector is that the contra connector gets locked.
12VDC Industrial
Power plug
I/O connector
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5. Changing 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 (lamp house with PCB are attached to it).
5. Remove the lamp socket:
6. Disconnect the connector of the lamp socket.
7. Replace the lamp socket; WARNING: do not touch the glass with your fingers.
8. Put back the lamp socket into the lamp house.
9. Reconnect the connector of the lamp socket into the connector of the PCB.
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10. Slide back the front plate with mount plate (lamp house with PCB) into the housing of the
light source. Be careful not to pinch the electrical wires.
11. Put back the 2 screws in the front and protection caps.
Please be careful not to
pinch the electrical
wires
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6. Technical support
6.1 Getting Help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaLight-HAL-(S)-MINI or the
AvaSoft software, please go to: http://www.avantes.com
6.2 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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7. Specifications
AvaLight-HAL-
Mini standard
setting
AvaLight-HAL-Mini
long life setting
AvaLight-HAL-Mini
high power setting
Wavelength range
360-2500
Temperature stability
< 0,1% / ºC
Time to stabilize to +/- 1% of
final output
10 min.
Output to bulb
12 V
10,8 V
13,5 V
Bulb life
4000
13000
1000
Optical power 200µm fiber *
0,5 mWatt
0,35 mWatt
0,7 mWatt
Optical power 600µm fiber *
4,5 mWatt
3,2 mWatt
6 mWatt
Optical power 1000µm fiber *
10 mWatt
7 mWatt
14 mWatt
Bulb color temperature
2850 K
2730 K
3000 K
Power requirement
12VDC / 2,5A
Dimensions (mm)
150 x 78 x 37 mm
Weight (gr)
510 gram
* Optical power measured from 350-1100nm
7.1 Ordering Information
AvaLight-HAL-Mini
10W Tungsten Halogen Lamp, fan-cooled, needs extra PS-12V/2.08A power
supply
AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini
As AvaLight-HAL-Mini, incl. TTL shutter, needs extra PS-12V/2.08A power
supply
AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini-
IND
10W Tungsten Halogen Lamp, fan-cooled, incl. TTL shutter, with industrial
connector for the power supply. Includes extra PS-12V/2.08A power supply.
AvaLight-HAL-S-RM
Rack-mounted version of AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini
IC-DB26-2
Interface cable AvaSpec-USB2 platform to AvaLight-HAL-(S)-Mini
AvaLight-HAL-B-Mini
10W Tungsten Halogen Replacement bulb for AvaLight-HAL-(S)-Mini
PS-12V/2.08A
Power supply 100-240VAC/12VDC, 2.08A, necessary for AvaLight-HAL-(S)-
Mini
DONGLE-MINI-H
Dongle for high power setting
DONGLE-MINI-L
Dongle for long life setting
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