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AVALIGHT-XE-HP
LIGHT SOURCES
Operation and Installation Manual

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Table of Content
1Introduction ......................................................................................................3
2AvaLight-XE-HP...................................................................................................4
2.1 Quick start ..................................................................................................4
3Specifications.....................................................................................................7
3.1 Technical data .............................................................................................7
3.2 Ordering information .....................................................................................7
4Technical support................................................................................................8
4.1 Getting help ................................................................................................8
4.2 AvaSoft updates............................................................................................8
4.3 AvaSoft and light soures..................................................................................8

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaLight-XE-HP. This light source will provide an outstanding
performance. To make sure you get the best out of its performance, it is perfectly compatible with
all Avantes AvaSpec spectrometers.
The AvaLight-XE-HP high-power pulsed xenon light source is a high-power, high flash rate, short-arc
xenon lamp for applications requiring absorbance, reflection, fluorescence and phosphorescence
measurements. The AvaLight-XE-HP operates at speeds up to 150 Hz and offers critical pulse-to-
pulse stability.
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.
This light source uses high voltages. Never operate the light source without its
housing intact.
The SMA connector can get HOT during operation. Handle with care.

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2 AvaLight-XE-HP
2.1 Quick start
SMA-plug
Connect the SMA connector of the fiber to the SMA plug of the light source.
I/O connector
For pulse mode to be controlled by software it is needed to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the
AvaLight-XE-HP with the Y interface cable. The other end of the Y cable goes to the power supply.
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
CON 1: DB9 (AvaLight-
XE-HP)
CON 2: DC jack
(power supply)
CON 3: DB26
(spectrometer)
Description
1
Middle pin
-
+12V (middle core)
2
Middle pin
-
+12V
3
-
-
-
4
-
1
GND
5
-
5
Strobe
6
Shield
-
GND (outer core)
7
Shield
-
GND
8
-
-
-
9
-
-
-
SMA plug
I/O connector

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Electrical characteristics
Electrical input specifications
Parameter
Specification
Voltage
11-28 VDC
DC current
1 Amp avg.
Inrush current
4 Amps peak
Trigger
+5V, 20-50 mA peak input, 10-100 µs pulse
width, leading edge trigger. Optically isolated
internal series resistor = 150Ω
Vref (V0/Vref = 127)
3.15 = 4.73 VDC
Internal/external intensity adjust
Switch selectable
Input connector
9-PIN D-Sub
Electrical output
Parameter
Specification
Voltage
400-600 ± 2% VDC adjustable
Power
6 Watts max (power = joules x flash rate)
Standard discharge capacitor
0.047, 0.10, 0.22, 0.27 µF
Flash rate (Hz)
Fmax = 6/E, where E = ½ CV2
Light output
Parameter
Specification
Spectral range
120-2000+ nm
Stability1
<1% CV
Lifetime
>1x109 flashes
1 CV or coefficient of variation is defined as: CV% = (standard deviation of 20 flashes)/(mean of 20
flashes). Operating conditions: 0.22 µF discharge capacitor. 600 VDC discharge voltage. 10 Hz flash
rate.
Environmental
Parameter
Specification
Operating temperature
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity
95% RH, non-condensing
Safety compliance
CE marked
Arc length
1.5 mm
Operating conditions
Main discharge
capacitor (µF)
Main discharge
voltage (V)
Max. average
input energy per
flash (mJ)
Max. repetition
rate (Hz)
Max. average
power (W)
0.22
400
17.6
341
6
500
27.5
218
600
39.6
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Mechanical dimensions
Spectral output (reference)

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3 Specifications
3.1 Technical data
Spectral output
200 –1000 nm
Total optical power output
Max. 6 W/39 mJ per flash
Synchronization output
9-pin Sub-D connector, TLL level
Pulse rate (max.)
150 Hz
Long life
1.0 x 109 flashes
Connector
SMA-950 connector
Power requirement
11 –28 VDC/2.08 A
Dimensions, weight
98 x 44 x 35 mm, 192 grams
3.2 Ordering information
AvaLight-XE-HP
6W xenon light source (200-1000 nm), with Y-cable for
powered trigger connection. Needs extra PS-12V/2.08A power
supply
PS-12V/2.08A
Power supply 100-240 VAC/12 VDC, 2.08A for AvaLight-XE-HP

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4 Technical support
4.1 Getting help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaLight-XE-HP 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 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.
4.3 AvaSoft and light soures
For more information on the control of light sources in AvaSoft, please refer to the AvaSoft 8
Manual, section Light Sources Control.

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