Application notes
The light generator is an electronic device and must be handled accordingly. The
different components will have different factors influencing the practical lifetime.
The most important factor for this system is the condition of the surrounding air
(temperature and cleanliness). The data we have stated and the expected lifetime
of the key components, are at the temperatures that the suppliers have performed
during their standardized tests in clean environments.
The light generator is designed to run at max ambient temperature, but the longest
usable operation is achieved with lower temperatures.
Although there is thermal protection built into this device, it is only a safety device
and should not be used as a measurement device to test if the light generator is
running at a tolerable surrounding temperature.
The polyconnector is the most stressed part of this system.
Care should be taken to ensure that the fibre ends are 100% clean and free from
dust and grease (fingerprint will do damage.). See www.rob-light.com for recom-
mendations to clean fibre ends.
Running the light generator at too high temperatures will not only risk damage to
the light source but also to the fibre harness.
CLEAN AIR
KEEP COOL