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AVALIGHT-LED
LIGHT SOURCES
Operation and Installation Manual

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Table of Content
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................3
2. AvaLight-LED .....................................................................................................4
2.1 Quick start ..................................................................................................4
2.2 12VDC Power plug .........................................................................................5
2.3 Settings for the Pulsed Mode ............................................................................5
3. AvaLight-LED-CON ...............................................................................................6
3.1 Quick start ..................................................................................................6
3.2 12VDC Power plug .........................................................................................7
3.3 Settings for the Pulsed Mode ............................................................................7
4. Changing the LED of the AvaLight-LED.......................................................................8
5. Technical support................................................................................................9
5.1 Getting Help................................................................................................9
5.2 AvaSoft Updates ...........................................................................................9
6. Specifications................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Ordering Information ................................................................................... 10
7. Appendix A...................................................................................................... 11

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaLight-LED-(CON). This light source will provide outstanding
performance. To get the best of its performance it perfectly matches all Avantes AvaSpec
spectrometers.
The AvaLight-LED works from the UV light to the near infrared, it depends on the choice of the
wavelength for the LED.
The AvaLight-LED-CON is a LED control unit with a connector to a LED. The AvaLight-LED-CON works
in combination with the CUV-LED-XXX, where XXX represents the wavelength of the LED.
The AvaLight-LED-CON in combination with the CUV-LED-XXX makes it possible to place the LED
directly into your application, to avoid the transmission losses from the optical fiber.
The AvaLight-LED-(CON) can operate in a continuous mode or in a pulse width mode.

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2. AvaLight-LED
2.1 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
PWM signal
Light source
LED
OFF
X
OFF
OFF
TTL
Not connected
ON
OFF
High
ON
ON
Low
ON
OFF
ON
X
ON
ON
SMA-plug
Connect the SMA connector of the fiber to the SMA-plug of the Light Source.
OFF-TTL-ON
switch
Power LED
SMA-plug
12VDC Power
plug
I/O connector

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I/O connector
For PWM mode to be controlled by software it is needed to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the
AvaLight-LED 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
2.2 12VDC Power plug
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
0.5Watt
2.3 Settings for the 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 appendix A 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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3. AvaLight-LED-CON
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
PWM signal
Light source
LED
OFF
X
OFF
OFF
TTL
Not connected
ON
OFF
High
ON
ON
Low
ON
OFF
ON
X
ON
ON
LED connector
Connect the CUV-LED-XXX to this connector or place your own made LED cable based on the
information below:
Connector type: Binder 719, 3 pole (09 9747 70 03)
Pin number
Function
1
Cathode
2
N/C
3
Anode
OFF-TTL-ON
switch
Power LED
LED connector
12VDC Power
plug
I/O connector

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I/O connector
For PWM mode to be controlled by software it is needed to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the
AvaLight-LED 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
3.2 12VDC Power plug
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
0.5Watt
3.3 Settings for the 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 appendix A 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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4. Changing the LED of the AvaLight-LED
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)
4. Remove the Hex UNC screws of the DB15 connector from the back side.
5. Take out the front plate and electronics board.
6. Untighten the screws from the LED holder and LED connector.
7. Slightly bend the electrical wires out of the LED connector.
8. Take out the LED from the LED holder.
9. Replace the LED, make sure the Anode and Cathode are connected in the same way and LED
legs make no short circuit. Extension of the legs may be needed depending on the LED type.
10. Tighten the screws from the LED holder and LED connector.
11. Put back the electronics board and front plate back into the housing.
12. Put back the hex UNC screws and the screws in the front plate.
13. Put back the protection caps on the front side.
14. Apply power to see if the LED is illuminating.
Anode
Cathode

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5. Technical support
5.1 Getting Help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaLight-LED-(CON) 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]
5.2 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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6. Specifications
AvaLight-
LED355/380
AvaLight-
LED400/410/430
AvaLight-
LED450/470/490
AvaLight-
LED530/590/780
Spectral Range*
355/380 nm
400/410/430
nm
450/470/490
nm
530/590/780
nm
FWHM (nm)
15 nm
11 nm
30 nm
30 nm
Optical power 600 µm
fiber
10 µWatt
25 µWatt
25 µWatt
25 µWatt
Connector
SMA 905
Power supply
12 VDC, 40 mA
Dimensions, weight
175 x 110 x 44 mm, 480 grams
* Other wavelengths available on request
6.1 Ordering Information
AvaLight-LED-XXX
Light Emitting Diode Light source, specify wavelength XXX
AvaLight-LED-XXX-RM
Rackmount version of the Light Emitting Diode Light source, specify wavelength
XXX
AvaLight-LED-CON
LED light source control unit with electrical connector to LED, needs extra PS-
12V/1.0A and interface cable.
CUV-LED-XXX
LED holder for Cuvette, specify LED wavelength XXX
CUV-DA
Direct-attach cuvette holder for AvLight-DHc/XE/LED
IC-DB26-2
Interface cable AvaSpec-USB2 platform to AvaLight-LED for PWM
PS-12V/1.0A
Power supply 100-240 VAC/12VDC, 1.0 A for AvaLight-LED

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7. Appendix A
Start AvaSoft and press the settings button (see below).
The menu as shown below wills pop-up. Press the light source control tab.
First press settings

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Please execute the following steps 1, 2 and 3.
In the pull-down menu you can choose what mode is required.
Than press ok.
1
2
3