Avantes AvaLight-HPLED User manual

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Table of Content
1Introduction ......................................................................................................3
2AvaLight-HPLED ..................................................................................................4
2.1 Quick start ..................................................................................................4
2.2 I/O connector ..............................................................................................5
2.3 Settings for PWM Mode ...................................................................................5
3Specifications ....................................................................................................6
3.1 Technical data .............................................................................................6
3.2 Ordering information .....................................................................................6
4Technical support................................................................................................7
4.1 Getting Help................................................................................................7
4.2 AvaSoft and light soures..................................................................................7

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaLight-HPLED. This light source will provide outstanding
performance. To make sure you get the best out of its performance, it is perfectly compatible with
all Avantes AvaSpec spectrometers.
The AvaLight-HPLED works from the UV light to the VIS light, it depends on the choice of the
wavelength for the HPLED. There are seven different wavelengths available for the HPLED:
-285nm
-385nm
-405nm
-470nm
-530nm
-625nm
-White
The AvaLight-HPLED can operate in a continuous mode or in a pulse width mode.
The AvaLight-HPLED-285 and -385 stays below the exempt limit for the UV and of the EN-IEC 62471
Photo biological Safety Assessment. Therefore, no additional measures are required for the
AvaLight-HPLED-285 and -385. 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-HPLED
2.1 Quick start
Power LED
The green LED act as status LED for the light source when the power is connected.
SMA-plug
Connect the SMA connector of the fiber to the SMA-plug of the Light Source.
OFF-TTL-ON Switch
Choose operating mode with the mode-switch:
Switch position
PWM signal
Light source
LED
OFF
X
OFF
OFF
TTL
Not connected
ON
OFF
High
ON
ON
Low
ON
OFF
ON
X
ON
ON
5VDC Power plug
Connector the delivered 5VDC power supply to the 5VDC power plug of the AvaLight-HPLED.
I/O connector
OFF-TTL-ON
switch
Power LED
SMA-Plug
5VDC Power
plug

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2.2 I/O connector
For PWM mode to be controlled by software it is needed to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the
AvaLight-HPLED 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
2
PWM
Input
Input, used the PWM
10
GND
Ground
Below the electrical characteristics for the input signals.
Electrical characteristics
Name
Low level detection
High level detection
Maximum voltage
PWM
< 0.7V
> 0.7V
5.0V
2.3 Settings for PWM 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 using the PWM function in AvaSoft.
See the related software manual for how to set the PWM signal in AvaSoft.
The PWM can be set in a range from 500 Hz –300 KHz with a 0 –100% duty cycle.

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3Specifications
3.1 Technical data
AvaLight-
HPLED-
285
AvaLight-
HPLED-
385
AvaLight-
HPLED-
405
AvaLight-
HPLED-
470
AvaLight-
HPLED-
530
AvaLight-
HPLED-
626
AvaLight-
HPLED-
White
Peak
wavelength
282nm
385nm
405nm
470nm
530nm
625nm
N.A.
FWHM (nm)
15 nm
15 nm
15 nm
25 nm
35 nm
25 nm
N.A.
Optical power
600 µm fiber
0.5
mWatt
3.4
mWatt
3.4
mWatt
3.4
mWatt
3.4
mWatt
3.4
mWatt
3.4
mWatt
Connector
SMA 905
Power supply
5 VDC, 500 mA
Dimensions,
weight
150 x 78 x 37 mm, 420 grams
3.2 Ordering information
AvaLight-HPLED-285
285nm High Power Light-emitting diode light source, including
5V/1.6A power supply
AvaLight-HPLED-385
385nm High Power LED, including 5VDC power supply
AvaLight-HPLED-405
405nm High Power LED, including 5VDC power supply
AvaLight-HPLED-470
470nm High Power LED, including 5VDC power supply
AvaLight-HPLED-530
530nm High Power LED, including 5VDC power supply
AvaLight-HPLED-626
625nm High Power LED, including 5VDC power supply
AvaLight-HPLED-White
White High-Power LED, including 5VDC power supply
Options
IC-DB26-2
Interface cable AvaSpec-EVO platform to AvaLight-HPLED for
PWM

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4Technical support
4.1 Getting Help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaLight-HPLED 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 [e-mail]
4.2 AvaSoft and light sources
For more information on the control of light sources in AvaSoft, please refer to the AvaSoft 8
Manual, section Light Sources Control.