Ocean Optics HL-2000-HP-232 User manual

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Halogen Light Source with RS232 Intensity Control
HL-2000-HP-232
Installation and Operation Manual
Document Number 000-10000-140-02-1209
Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. World Headquarters
830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698
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Ocean Optics Mikropack
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an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the
information contained in this manual.

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Important Safety Notices
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment.
2. Use this equipment in a clean, dry environment. Place the unit away from heat sources and ensure
that nothing interferes with its ventilation.
3. Do not allow objects to fall, or liquids to spill into the unit through the enclosure openings.
4. Do not use any power supply other than the type described in these instructions or as marked on
the unit.
5. Do not use the unit if it is damaged in any way. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement
information.
Warranty
Mikropack GmbH warrants to the original user of this instrument that it shall be free of any defects
resulting from faulty manufacture of this instrument for a period of 12 months from the original data of
shipment.
This instrument should not be used for any Clinical or Diagnostic purposes. Data generated in these
areas is not warranted in any way by Mikropack GmbH. Any defects covered by this Warranty shall be
corrected either by repair or by replacement, as determined by Mikropack GmbH.
There are no warranties that extend beyond the description herein.
This Warranty is in lieu of, and excludes, any and all other warranties or representations expressed,
implied, or statutory, including merchantability and fitness, as well as any and all other obligations or
liabilities of Mikropack GmbH including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages. No
person, firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for Mikropack GmbH. Any additional obligation or
liability not expressed provided for herein except in writing duly executed by an officer of Mikropack
GmbH:
MIKROPACK GmbH
Maybachstraße 11
D-73760 Ostfildern
Tel.: [phone] • Fax.: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
internet: www.mikropack.de

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Table of Contents
About This Manual .............................................................................................................iii
Document Purpose and Intended Audience.............................................................................. iii
What’s New in this Document ................................................................................................... iii
Document Summary.................................................................................................................. iii
Product-Related Documentation ............................................................................................... iii
Upgrades ............................................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1: Setup...................................................................................1
Overview.............................................................................................................................1
Setting Up the HL-2000-HP-232 Light Source ..................................................................1
Unpacking the Light Source ...................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 2
Set-Up........................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2: Operation ...........................................................................5
Optimizing the Optical Power Output.................................................................................5
Shutter Diagram .................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3: Bulb Replacement .............................................................7
Overview.............................................................................................................................7
Bulb Replacement Procedure ............................................................................................7
Appendix A: ASCII Commands...........................................................9
Motion-Related Commands ...............................................................................................9
Configuration-Related Commands ....................................................................................10
External Limit Switch Configuration Commands ...............................................................11
Commands That Return Data ............................................................................................12

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Appendix B: HL-2000-HP-232 Specifications....................................15
Specifications .....................................................................................................................15
Parts List.............................................................................................................................16
Index ......................................................................................................17

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About This Manual
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This document provides you with set-up and operation information to get your light source up and
running.
What’s New in this Document
This version of the Halogen Light Source with RS232 Intensity Control HL-2000-HP-232 Installation and
Operation Manual updates the logo and the contact information.
Document Summary
Chapter Description
Chapter 1: Setup Contains a list of package contents and unpacking
instructions.
Chapter 2: Operation Provides instructions for optimizing the optical power
output and a diagram of the shutter.
Chapter 3: Bulb Replacement Provides instructions for replacing the bulb.
Appendix A: ASCII Commands Contains a list of the ASCII command set used to
control the light source’s attenuator and shutter.
Appendix B: HL-2000-HP-232
Specifications
Contains operating environment specifications, as
well as other physical details of the product.
Product-Related Documentation
You can access documentation for Ocean Optics products by visiting our website at
http://www.oceanoptics.com. Select Technical → Operating Instructions, then choose the appropriate
document from the available drop-down lists. Or, use the Search by Model Number field at the bottom
of the web page.
You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the Software and Technical
Resources CD included with the system.
Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at Technical → Engineering Docs.

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Upgrades
Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system.
To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Support and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact Ocean Optics for specific instructions when returning a
product.

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Chapter 1
Setup
Overview
The high-power Halogen Light Source with attenuator and shutter uses a 20-watt bulb for applications
requiring large-diameter optical fibers, or fiber and probe bundles. The attenuator and shutter can be
controlled by a series of ASCII commands issued by a host computer via RS-232.
Setting Up the HL-2000-HP-232 Light Source
Unpacking the Light Source
►Procedure
1. Unpack your new equipment carefully. Dropping this instrument can cause permanent damage.

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2. Inspect the outside of the instrument and make sure that there is no damage. Do not use the
instrument if damage is present. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement information, if
necessary.
3. Use this instrument in a clean laboratory environment.
Package Contents
Your package should contain the following:
One HL-2000-HP-232 Light Source
One serial cable
One 24 VDC 1,2A power supply
HL-2000-HP-232 test software
One Ocean Optics Software and Technical Resources CD
In addition, you need an optical fiber (1000 μm diameter fiber is recommended).
Set-Up
Use the following procedure and diagrams to set up your light source.