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AVASPHERE-50-LS-HAL-12V
LIGHT SOURCES
Operation and Installation Manual

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Table of Content
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................3
2. Quick start ........................................................................................................4
2.1 Settings for disable........................................................................................6
3. Changing the light source bulb ................................................................................7
4. Technical support.............................................................................................. 10
4.1 Getting Help.............................................................................................. 10
4.2 AvaSoft Updates ......................................................................................... 10
5. Specifications................................................................................................... 11
5.1 5.1 Ordering information............................................................................... 11
Appendix A ............................................................................................................ 12

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V. This complete new developed
sphere with light source will provide outstanding performance. To get the best of its performance it
perfectly matches all Avantes AvaSpec spectrometers.
Providing up to 160 times more light on your sample for a reflection measurement relative to our
standard reflectance integrating sphere, the AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V is a valuable instrument for
reflection applications. It is a combination of an integrating sphere and a halogen light source. The
sphere provides diffused halogen light on your sample without the losses associated with fiber-optic
coupling. It has a direct collimated SMA-port for collection of the reflection signal with any of our
AvaSpec spectrometers.
It is mostly useful for dark or low reflecting materials and NIR spectral measurements where signal
strength can be limited. It is also very useful for measuring gem stones.
The AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V has an internal diameter of 50mm, a sample port of 10mm and a SMA
terminated reference port. The 5W halogen bulb is stabilized and cooled with forced airflow.
The switch line makes it possible to remotely switch the light source on/off with a TTL signal.

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2. Quick start
SMA-Sample
port
ON-OFF switch
Power LED
I/O connector
12VDC Power
Connector

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SMA-Reference
port
ON-OFF switch
Sample port
SMA-Reference
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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 Sample port
The SMA sample port is for collecting the reflected light from the sample port. The SMA sample port
looks directly at the sample port with a collimating lens.
SMA Reference port
The SMA reference port can be used to monitor light variations from the light source.
Sample port
Place the sample you want to measure on the sample port.
I/O Connector
The signals on the I/O connector are described below:
Pin
Name
Description
1
Disable
Input
Input, used to disable/shut down the output
2
GND
Ground
Below the electrical the characteristics for the input signal are described
Electrical characteristics
Name
Low level detection
High level detection
Maximum voltage
Disable
< 1.0V
> 2.0V
12V
12VDC Power connector
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
9Watt
2.1 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.
When the light source is used in combination with an AvaSpec spectrometer, interface cable IC-
DB26-AvaSphere-0.5 and AvaSoft, the output can be disabled or enabled by AvaSoft.
See appendix A.

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3. Changing the light source bulb
1) Disconnect the power cable from the connector.
2) Disconnect the interface cable from the connector (if connected).
3) Remove the 3 torx screws on top with a torx screwdriver (Torx T10).
4) Remove the top from the AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V.
5) Remove the 2 torx screws located next to the bulb with a torx screwdriver (Torx T10).

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6) Pull the bulb out gently
7) Disconnect the connector of the bulb from the PCB.
8) Remove the bulb clamp from the removed bulb.
9) Replace the bulb clamp in the same direction onto the new bulb.
10) Place the new bulb inside the AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V.
NOTE: Do not touch the glass of the halogen bulb with bare hands!
11) Reconnect the connector of the bulb into the connector on the PCB.

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12) Replace the 2 torx screws aside the bulb.
13) Replace the top back onto the AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V. (avoid cables getting stuck in-
between)
14) Replace the 3 torx screws on top.
15) Reconnect the power connector and interface connector (if applicable).

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4. Technical support
4.1 Getting Help
If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V 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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5. Specifications
Wavelength range
360 –2500 nm
Internal diameter
50 mm
Sample port diameter
10 mm
Color Temperature
2850 K
Stability/Drift
< 0.1% / h
Bulb life
4000 hrs.
Power requirement
12VDC, 1A
External Dimensions
70 mm diameter, 83.5mm height
5.1 5.1 Ordering information
AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V
Integrating sphere 50 mm for reflection (360-2500 nm), including 5W
halogen light source, sample port 10mm diam., 2 SMA ports (reflection
and reference) and 12V power supply included.
AvaLigth-HAL-B-5W
Replacement 5W halogen bulb for AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V
IC-DB26-AvaSphere-0,5
Interface cable to control switch line with AvaSpec
AvaSphere-50-HOLD
WS-2-GEM tile holder for AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL(-12V) for gemology
applications

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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 and 2.
Than press ok.
The intensity mode will not work for the AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V.
1
2