PASCO OS-9287B User manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model OS-9287B
Sodium Light Source
012-05364C
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IMPORTANT
TO AVOIDELECTRIC SHOCK
THE POWER CORD PROTECTIVE
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MUST
BE CONNECTEDTO GROUND.
REFER SERVICING T0
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DISCONNECT INPUT POWER
BEFORE REPLACING BULB.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Turn on lamp 20 minutesbefore
use. Avoid turning lamp on and
off for short periods.
LAMP CONTAINS ELEMENTAL
SODIUM. CONSULTYOUR
MANUAL for replacement and
disposal of bulb.
Na
LIGHT
SOURCE
ON
OFF
FORCONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION
REPLACEONLY WITH 4.0A, 250 V,
TYPET FUSE, (PER IEC 127-2/III).
DISCONNECTINPUT POWER
BEFOREREPLACING FUSE.
LINEVOLTAGERANGE: 108 - 132 VAC
POWER: 125 W MAX
FREQ.: 47 - 63 HZ
OS-9287
~
115 VOLTS
FORCONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION
REPLACEONLY WITH 2.0A, 250 V,
TYPET FUSE, (PER IEC 127-2/III).
LINEVOLTAGERANGE: 198 - 242 VAC
POWER: 125 W MAX
FREQ.: 47 - 63 HZ
220 VOLTS
~
FORCONTINUED FIRE PROTECTION
REPLACEONLY WITH 2.0A, 250 V,
TYPET FUSE, (PER IEC 127-2/III).
LINEVOLTAGERANGE: 216 - 264 VAC
POWER: 125 W MAX
FREQ.: 47 - 63 HZ
240 VOLTS
~
Fuse (3.15 amp, slo-blo for OS-9287B)
(1.6 amp, slo-blo for OS-9287B-220)
ON/OFF Switch
Rails for
mounting filters
To grounded
115 VAC, 60 Hz or
220V, 50 Hz outlet,
depending upon model.
The spectrum for the lamp is shown below. Better than
99.5% of the visible output is in the sodium doublet at
5889* and 5895* angstroms. Slight impurities (1% neon
and argon) are added to the sodium gas to improve operating
efficiency. Because of this, the lamp is not recommended
for use with instruments having a resolving power in excess
of 1 part in 104. The sodium pressure in the lamp is 5
microns Hg.
Introduction
The PASCO scientific Model OS-9287B Low Pressure
Sodium Light Source provides 6 candela/cm2, with better
than 99.5% of the visible output in the 5889 and 5895
angstrom spectral lines. The light source comes with a built-
in power supply so the unit can be powered from a standard
115 VAC, 60 Hz or 220 VAC, 50 Hz outlet, depending
upon the model. Cooling fins and air vents on the sturdy
aluminum case ensure cool, safe operation. The rails on the
front and rear of the case allow easy mounting of standard 2-
inch by 2-inch filters.
To operate the light source, simply plug it into a grounded
115 VAC outlet; then flip the switch on the front of the light
source to On. Allow approximately 20 minutes warm-up
time. (The first time you use your light source, you will
need to install the sodium lamp. See the following page for
initial setup instructions.)
Important Note—For maximum lamp life:
1. Always operate the light source in its upright
position. Operation in other orientations will
severely reduce the life of the lamp.
2. If you are going to use the light source more
than once during the day, leave it on. Lamp wear
results more from turning the light source on and
off than from steady operation.
© 1994 PASCO scientific
This instruction sheet edited by: Dave Griffith
300 400 500 600 700 800
*
589.2 (the average of the
doublet)
819
wavelength (nm)
Note: Spectral lines
(of very low intensity)
also occur at 497.8,
515.4, and 616.0 nm.
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➤CAUTION--HIGH VOLTAGE: Do not open the light
source with the unit plugged in.
Maintenance
The light source lamp, when used correctly (see the note on
the front panel of the unit), can be expected to provide
14,000+ hours of trouble free operation. However, if the
light at any time fails to come on, first check the fuse on the
front of the light source case. If the fuse is not blown, you
may need to replace the lamp. In rare cases, the problem
may be with the ballast. However, ballast replacement
should be performed only by experienced personnel. If the
fuse is intact and replacing the bulb does not restore opera-
tion, we recommend you return the unit to PASCO scientific
for repair.
Only the following replacement parts should be used:
Item PASCO Part #
Fuse (3.15 amp) 530-033
Fuse (1.6 amp) 530-034
Lamp 526-034
110 volt Ballast 322-042
220 volt Ballast 322-05440
220 volt Ignitor 550-05441
(4) Reverse procedure
to remove lamp.
(3) Push up and twist
to mate lamp with
socket.
(1) Remove 4 screws
(shown shaded) on top
and bottom panel, then
remove the rear panel.
Initial Setup
Before using the Light Source for the first time, you will
need to install the lamp. To do this, just follow the
numbered instructions shown below.
(2) Align pins to fit
lamp in socket
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOTREMOVEBACKCOVER.NOUSERSERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Thelightningflashwith arrowhead,within
anequilateraltriangle,isintended to alert
the user of the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagni-
tudetoconstituteariskofelectricshockto
persons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) in-
structions in the literature accompany-
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Replacing the Sodium Lamp:
Caution—High Voltage: Do not open the light
source with the unit plugged in.
1. Unplug the light source, and allow several minutes for
the sodium lamp to cool.
2. Remove the rear panel and replace the lamp as shown in
the Initial Setup instructions above.
3. Replace the rear panel.
Caution—Disposing of the Sodium Lamp: The
sodium lamp contains a small quantity of metallic
sodium which produces heat when dampened. To
dispose of a used lamp, wrap the lamp in several
rolls of dry paper, then place it in a dry container.
Then, in a dry atmosphere, break the lamp carefully
into smaller pieces. Finally, stand back and fill the
container with water. Within a few minutes the
metallic sodium will be deactivated. Dispose of the
lamp pieces as you would any broken glass.
Note: If additional maintenance is required, it
should be performed only by qualified personnel
(see the schematic on the following page. )
Other PASCO Spectral Equipment
PASCO scientific offers a variety of spectral light sources,
and a precision student spectrometer for accurate spectral
measurements in the student lab. For more information,
check our catalog, or call toll-free at 1-800-772-8700.
3.15 amp
slo-blo
Schematic
Limited Warranty
PASCO scientific warrants this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment to the customer. PASCO will
repair or replace, at its option, any part of the product which
is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship. This
warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by
abuse or improper use. Determination of whether a product
failure is the result of a manufacturing defect or improper
use by the customer shall be made solely by PASC0 scien-
tific. Responsibility for the return of equipment for warranty
repair belongs to the customer. Equipment must be properly
packed to prevent damage and shipped postage or freight
prepaid. (Damage caused by improper packing of the
equipment for return shipment will not be covered by the
warranty.) Shipping costs for returning the equipment, after
repair, will be paid by PASCO scientific.
115V 220V
Ballast
transformer
Ignitor L 1
GROUND
COMMON
SW 1 F 1
220 VAC 1.6 amp
slo-blo
On/Off
Ballast
transformer
F 1
On/Off
SW 1
115 VAC
COMMON
GROUND
L 1
Equipment Return
Should this product have to be returned to PASCO scien-
tific, for whatever reason, notify PASCO scientific by
letter or phone BEFORE returning the product. Upon
notification, the return authorization and shipping instruc-
tions will be promptly issued.
NOTE: NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE
ACCEPTED FOR RETURN WITHOUT
AN AUTHORIZATION.
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