Sutter instrument Lb10-3 User manual

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Lambda 10

Lambda 10Lambda 10

Lambda 10-

-3

Optical Filter Changer and

Optical Filter Changer and Optical Filter Changer and

Optical Filter Changer and

SmartShutter

SmartShutterSmartShutter

SmartShutter™ Control System

™ Control System™ Control System

™ Control System

Operation Manual

Operation ManualOperation Manual

Operation Manual

Rev. 3.03 ( 20110829)

LAMBDA 10-3 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.03 (20110829)

LAMB A 10

is a registered trademark, and SmartShutter™ is a trademark, both of

Sutter Instrument Company.

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ISCLAIMER

ISCLAIMERISCLAIMER

ISCLAIMER

The

Lambda 10

Lambda 10Lambda 10

Lambda 10-

-3

3 is an optical filter switcher and shutter controller designed for the specific

use of changing filters into and out of an optical pathway and no other use is recommended.

This instrument is designed for use in a laboratory environment. It is not intended, nor

should it be used in human experimentation or applied to humans in any way. This is not a

medical device.

o not open or attempt to repair the instrument. Extreme heat and high voltages are present

and could cause injury.

o not allow unauthorized and/or untrained operative to use this device.

Any misuse will be the sole responsibility of the user/owner and Sutter Instrument Company

assumes no implied or inferred liability for direct or consequential damages from this

instrument if it is operated or used in any way other than for which it is designed.

SAFETY WARNINGS AN

SAFETY WARNINGS AN SAFETY WARNINGS AN

SAFETY WARNINGS AN PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

Electrical

ElectricalElectrical

Electrical

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Operate the Lambda 10

Operate the Lambda 10Operate the Lambda 10

Operate the Lambda 10-

-3 using 110

3 using 1103 using 110

3 using 110-

-120 V AC, 60 Hz, or 220

120 V AC, 60 Hz, or 220120 V AC, 60 Hz, or 220

120 V AC, 60 Hz, or 220-

-240 V AC., 50 Hz line

240 V AC., 50 Hz line 240 V AC., 50 Hz line

240 V AC., 50 Hz line

voltage.

voltage. voltage.

voltage. This instrument is designed for connection to a standard laboratory power outle

This instrument is designed for connection to a standard laboratory power outleThis instrument is designed for connection to a standard laboratory power outle

This instrument is designed for connection to a standard laboratory power outlet

t t

(Overvoltage Category II), and because it is a microprocessor

(Overvoltage Category II), and because it is a microprocessor(Overvoltage Category II), and because it is a microprocessor

(Overvoltage Category II), and because it is a microprocessor--

----

--controlled device, it should

controlled device, it should controlled device, it should

controlled device, it should

be accorded the same system wiring precautions as any 'computer type' system. A surge

be accorded the same system wiring precautions as any 'computer type' system. A surge be accorded the same system wiring precautions as any 'computer type' system. A surge

be accorded the same system wiring precautions as any 'computer type' system. A surge

protector and power regulator are recommended.

protector and power regulator are recommended.protector and power regulator are recommended.

protector and power regulator are recommended.

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Fuse Replacement:

Fuse Replacement: Fuse Replacement:

Fuse Replacement: Replace

Replace Replace

Replace only with the same type and rating:

only with the same type and rating: only with the same type and rating:

only with the same type and rating:

T3.15A, 250V,

T3.15A, 250V, T3.15A, 250V,

T3.15A, 250V, 5 x 20mm, Time elay fuse

5 x 20mm, Time elay fuse 5 x 20mm, Time elay fuse

5 x 20mm, Time elay fuse (IEC 60127

(IEC 60127(IEC 60127

(IEC 60127-

-2, Sheet III)

2, Sheet III)2, Sheet III)

2, Sheet III)

(Examples: Bussmann G C

(Examples: Bussmann G C(Examples: Bussmann G C

(Examples: Bussmann G C-

-3.15A or S506

3.15A or S5063.15A or S506

3.15A or S506-

-3

3.15R (RoHS); or

.15R (RoHS); or.15R (RoHS); or

.15R (RoHS); or

Littelfuse 218 3.15 or 218 3.15P (RoHS))

Littelfuse 218 3.15 or 218 3.15P (RoHS)) Littelfuse 218 3.15 or 218 3.15P (RoHS))

Littelfuse 218 3.15 or 218 3.15P (RoHS))

A spare fuse is located in the power input module. Please refer to the fuse

A spare fuse is located in the power input module. Please refer to the fuseA spare fuse is located in the power input module. Please refer to the fuse

A spare fuse is located in the power input module. Please refer to the fuse-

-replacement

replacement replacement

replacement

appendix for more details on fuse ratings and for instructions on how to change the fuse.

appendix for more details on fuse ratings and for instructions on how to change the fuse. appendix for more details on fuse ratings and for instructions on how to change the fuse.

appendix for more details on fuse ratings and for instructions on how to change the fuse.

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire

Avoiding Electrical Shock and FireAvoiding Electrical Shock and Fire

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire-

-related Injury

related Injuryrelated Injury

related Injury

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Always use the grounded power supply cord set provided to connect the system to a

Always use the grounded power supply cord set provided to connect the system to a Always use the grounded power supply cord set provided to connect the system to a

Always use the grounded power supply cord set provided to connect the system to a

grounded outlet (3

grounded outlet (3grounded outlet (3

grounded outlet (3-

-prong). This is required to protect you from injury in the event th

prong). This is required to protect you from injury in the event thprong). This is required to protect you from injury in the event th

prong). This is required to protect you from injury in the event that

at at

an electrical hazard occurs.

an electrical hazard occurs.an electrical hazard occurs.

an electrical hazard occurs.

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o not disassemble the system. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

o not disassemble the system. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.o not disassemble the system. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

o not disassemble the system. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Optical Radiation

Optical RadiationOptical Radiation

Optical Radiation

This system is designed for use in conjunction with high

This system is designed for use in conjunction with highThis system is designed for use in conjunction with high

This system is designed for use in conjunction with high-

-intensity light sources. Failure to

intensity light sources. Failure to intensity light sources. Failure to

intensity light sources. Failure to

comply with any of the following precautions may result in injury to the users of this device

comply with any of the following precautions may result in injury to the users of this device comply with any of the following precautions may result in injury to the users of this device

comply with any of the following precautions may result in injury to the users of this device

as well as those working in the general area

as well as those working in the general area as well as those working in the general area

as well as those working in the general area near the device.

near the device.near the device.

near the device.

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Never look into the optical pathway of the high intensity light sources typically used

Never look into the optical pathway of the high intensity light sources typically used Never look into the optical pathway of the high intensity light sources typically used

Never look into the optical pathway of the high intensity light sources typically used

with this instrument. oing so can cause permanent eye damage.

with this instrument. oing so can cause permanent eye damage.with this instrument. oing so can cause permanent eye damage.

with this instrument. oing so can cause permanent eye damage.

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The high

The highThe high

The high-

-intensity light sources typically used with this instrument also produce a

intensity light sources typically used with this instrument also produce a intensity light sources typically used with this instrument also produce a

intensity light sources typically used with this instrument also produce a

significant amount of heat. irect contact with the housing of those instruments can

ignificant amount of heat. irect contact with the housing of those instruments can ignificant amount of heat. irect contact with the housing of those instruments can

ignificant amount of heat. irect contact with the housing of those instruments can

cause serious burns.

cause serious burns.cause serious burns.

cause serious burns.

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The SmartShutter is Not a Safety Shutter:

The SmartShutter is Not a Safety Shutter: The SmartShutter is Not a Safety Shutter:

The SmartShutter is Not a Safety Shutter: Sutter Instrument Co.’s SmartShutter is

Sutter Instrument Co.’s SmartShutter is Sutter Instrument Co.’s SmartShutter is

Sutter Instrument Co.’s SmartShutter is

not i

not inot i

not intended to be a ‘safety shutter.’ A safety shutter usually closes automatically in the

ntended to be a ‘safety shutter.’ A safety shutter usually closes automatically in the ntended to be a ‘safety shutter.’ A safety shutter usually closes automatically in the

ntended to be a ‘safety shutter.’ A safety shutter usually closes automatically in the

event of a power failure and is designed with the primary goal of ensuring that it will not

event of a power failure and is designed with the primary goal of ensuring that it will not event of a power failure and is designed with the primary goal of ensuring that it will not

event of a power failure and is designed with the primary goal of ensuring that it will not

allow any unintended exposure. For laser safety applications, a shutter is no

allow any unintended exposure. For laser safety applications, a shutter is noallow any unintended exposure. For laser safety applications, a shutter is no

allow any unintended exposure. For laser safety applications, a shutter is normally

rmally rmally

rmally

designed so that no single component failure allows an unintended exposure to the laser

designed so that no single component failure allows an unintended exposure to the laser designed so that no single component failure allows an unintended exposure to the laser

designed so that no single component failure allows an unintended exposure to the laser

beam. The SmartShutter is intended for use in the controlling of light in scientific and

beam. The SmartShutter is intended for use in the controlling of light in scientific and beam. The SmartShutter is intended for use in the controlling of light in scientific and

beam. The SmartShutter is intended for use in the controlling of light in scientific and

industrial applications. The SmartShutter was designed for high performa

industrial applications. The SmartShutter was designed for high performaindustrial applications. The SmartShutter was designed for high performa

industrial applications. The SmartShutter was designed for high performance and

nce and nce and

nce and

durability, but without certain features that would be desirable in a safety shutter

durability, but without certain features that would be desirable in a safety shutter durability, but without certain features that would be desirable in a safety shutter

durability, but without certain features that would be desirable in a safety shutter

application.

application. application.

application.

Electromagnetic Interference

Electromagnetic InterferenceElectromagnetic Interference

Electromagnetic Interference

To comply with F A and CE electromagnetic immunity and interference standards; and to

To comply with F A and CE electromagnetic immunity and interference standards; and to To comply with F A and CE electromagnetic immunity and interference standards; and to

To comply with F A and CE electromagnetic immunity and interference standards; and to

reduce the electromagnetic couplin

reduce the electromagnetic couplinreduce the electromagnetic couplin

reduce the electromagnetic coupling between this and other equipment in your lab always

g between this and other equipment in your lab always g between this and other equipment in your lab always

g between this and other equipment in your lab always

use the type and length of interconnect cables provided with the unit for the interconnection

use the type and length of interconnect cables provided with the unit for the interconnection use the type and length of interconnect cables provided with the unit for the interconnection

use the type and length of interconnect cables provided with the unit for the interconnection

of one or more filter wheels and/or shutters, h

of one or more filter wheels and/or shutters, hof one or more filter wheels and/or shutters, h

of one or more filter wheels and/or shutters, host computer via serial RS

ost computer via serial RSost computer via serial RS

ost computer via serial RS-

-232 or parallel

232 or parallel 232 or parallel

232 or parallel

interface, or othe

interface, or otheinterface, or othe

interface, or other equipment via TTL connections

r equipment via TTL connectionsr equipment via TTL connections

r equipment via TTL connections (see the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(see the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (see the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(see the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

appendix for more details).

appendix for more details).appendix for more details).

appendix for more details).

Operational

OperationalOperational

Operational

Failure to comply with any of the following precautions may

Failure to comply with any of the following precautions may Failure to comply with any of the following precautions may

Failure to comply with any of the following precautions may damage this device.

damage this device. damage this device.

damage this device.

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This instrument is designed for operation in a laboratory environment (Pollution egree

This instrument is designed for operation in a laboratory environment (Pollution egree This instrument is designed for operation in a laboratory environment (Pollution egree

This instrument is designed for operation in a laboratory environment (Pollution egree

I).

I).I).

I).

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This unit is not designed for operation at altitudes above 2000 meters nor was it tested

This unit is not designed for operation at altitudes above 2000 meters nor was it tested This unit is not designed for operation at altitudes above 2000 meters nor was it tested

This unit is not designed for operation at altitudes above 2000 meters nor was it tested

for safety above 2000 meters.

for safety above 2000 meters.for safety above 2000 meters.

for safety above 2000 meters.

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O NOT CONNECT OR ISC

O NOT CONNECT OR ISCO NOT CONNECT OR ISC

O NOT CONNECT OR ISCONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE

ONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE ONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE

ONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE

CONTROLLER AN THE MECHANICAL UNITS WHILE POWER IS ON.

CONTROLLER AN THE MECHANICAL UNITS WHILE POWER IS ON. CONTROLLER AN THE MECHANICAL UNITS WHILE POWER IS ON.

CONTROLLER AN THE MECHANICAL UNITS WHILE POWER IS ON.

Please allow at least 20 seconds after turning the unit off before disconnecting the

Please allow at least 20 seconds after turning the unit off before disconnecting the Please allow at least 20 seconds after turning the unit off before disconnecting the

Please allow at least 20 seconds after turning the unit off before disconnecting the

mechanical units. Failure to do this may result in damage to the electronics.

mechanical units. Failure to do this may result in damage to the electronics.mechanical units. Failure to do this may result in damage to the electronics.

mechanical units. Failure to do this may result in damage to the electronics.

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Oper

OperOper

Operate only in a location where there is a free flow of fresh air on all sides.

ate only in a location where there is a free flow of fresh air on all sides. ate only in a location where there is a free flow of fresh air on all sides.

ate only in a location where there is a free flow of fresh air on all sides.

NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTE .

NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTE .NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTE .

NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTE .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ISCLAIMER

ISCLAIMERISCLAIMER

ISCLAIMER ................................

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SAFETY WARNINGS AN PRECAUTIO

SAFETY WARNINGS AN PRECAUTIOSAFETY WARNINGS AN PRECAUTIO

SAFETY WARNINGS AN PRECAUTIONS

NSNS

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Electrical .................................................................................................................................................iii

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire-related Injury.............................................................................iii

Optical Radiation ...................................................................................................................................iii

Electromagnetic Interference...............................................................................................................iv

Operational .............................................................................................................................................iv

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................

................................................................

...........................................

......................

...........1

1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1

1.1.1 How to use this Manual.............................................................................................................1

1.1.2 Technical Support......................................................................................................................1

1.2 General escription..........................................................................................................................1

1.3 Filter Wheel.......................................................................................................................................2

1.3.1 Mechanical escription .............................................................................................................2

1.3.2 Filter Wheels...............................................................................................................................3

1.3.2.1 Mechanical escription.......................................................................................................4

1.3.3 Filters...........................................................................................................................................4

1.3.4 Slide-in or rop-in Filter Holders ............................................................................................5

1.3.5 Shutters.......................................................................................................................................5

1.3.6 SmartShutter Mounts ...............................................................................................................6

1.3.7 Cables ..........................................................................................................................................6

1.3.8 evices for TTL-Control of Shutters .......................................................................................6

Adapters................................................................................................................................................6

1.4 SmartShutter ....................................................................................................................................7

1.4.1 Step Motor Based Shutter Advantages....................................................................................7

1.4.2 Modes...........................................................................................................................................9

1.4.3 Special Considerations.............................................................................................................10

1.4.3.1 Mounting............................................................................................................................10

1.4.3.2 Opening and Closing Times .............................................................................................10

1.4.3.3 Repetition Rates and uty Cycle.....................................................................................11

1.5 Controller.........................................................................................................................................12

1.5.1 Principles of Operation............................................................................................................12

1.5.2 Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................................12

1.5.3 Front Panel Controls...............................................................................................................15

1.5.3.1 Power Switch .....................................................................................................................15

1.5.3.2 Keypad................................................................................................................................15

1.5.3.3 isplay ................................................................................................................................16

1.6 Options and Accessories.................................................................................................................16

1.6.1 Supported Filter Wheel and Shutter Configurations...........................................................16

1.7 Functional escription...................................................................................................................17

1.7.1 Stepping Motor Operation ......................................................................................................17

2.2.

2. INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION ................................

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............................19

1919

2.1 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................19

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2.2 Pre-Installation Considerations ....................................................................................................20

2.2.1 Vibrations..................................................................................................................................20

2.3 Installing the Filter Wheel.............................................................................................................21

2.4 Filter Wheel Assembly....................................................................................................................22

2.5 Loading Filters ................................................................................................................................23

2.5.1 Filter Orientation.....................................................................................................................23

2.5.2 Filter Cups and Filter Holders................................................................................................23

2.5.3 Installation of Filters into Filter Holders..............................................................................25

2.5.4 Installation of Filters into Filter Cups...................................................................................27

2.6 Filter Loading Tips .........................................................................................................................29

2.6.1 Selection of a Filter Position...................................................................................................29

2.6.2 Use of Blanking iscs..............................................................................................................29

2.6.3 Neutral ensity Filters............................................................................................................29

2.7 Shutter Options...............................................................................................................................29

2.8 Mounting a SmartShutter in a Lambda LS.................................................................................30

3.3.

3. OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS ................................

................................................................

................................31

3131

3.1 First Time Use ................................................................................................................................31

3.1.1 Line Power (Mains)..................................................................................................................31

3.2 Basic Operation...............................................................................................................................32

3.2.1 Initialization .............................................................................................................................32

3.3 Make It Go.......................................................................................................................................32

4.4.

4. OPERATIONS: MANUAL CONTROL

OPERATIONS: MANUAL CONTROL OPERATIONS: MANUAL CONTROL

OPERATIONS: MANUAL CONTROL................................

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.........................................................

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.........................35

3535

4.1 Power -Up Sequence.......................................................................................................................35

4.2 Setting the Position of the Active Filter Wheel...........................................................................36

4.3 Toggling Shutter States (S1 and S2) ............................................................................................36

4.4 isplaying the Main Menu.............................................................................................................36

4.5 Selecting Various Modes and Configurations with the MO E Key .........................................36

4.6 Selecting the Active Filter Wheel for Manual Control (MO E 1) ............................................37

4.7 Selecting the Speed for the Active Filter Wheel (MO E 2).......................................................37

4.8 Selecting Shutter TTL Control (MO E 3) ..................................................................................38

4.8.1 Enabling Shutter TTL Control (MO E 3 1 or MO E 3 3) ................................................38

4.8.2 etermining the Shutter TTL Control Mode (MO E 3 1 1|2|3 or MO E 3 3 1|2|3)...38

4.9 Selecting a Test Mode (MO E 4)..................................................................................................39

4.10 Selecting SmartShutter Modes (MO E 5) ................................................................................39

4.10.1 Setting a SmartShutter to Neutral ensity Mode .............................................................39

4.11 Saving and Restoring SmartShutter Mode Configurations (MO E 6)..................................40

4.12 New Menus as of Lambda 10-3 Firmware Rev. 1.21 ................................................................40

4.12.1 Setting Power-up efaults (MO E 7).................................................................................40

4.12.1.1 Setting the Speed efaults for Wheels A, B, & C (MO E 7 1 1|2|3 [0 – 7])............40

4.12.1.2 Setting the Position (Filter) efaults for Wheels A, B, & C (MO E 7 1 5|6|7 [0 –

7]).....................................................................................................................................................41

4.12.1.3 Setting the efault Communications Port (MO E 7 1 4).........................................41

4.12.1.4 Setting the Current SmartShutter Mode as the efault (MO E 7 1 8 1|2)............41

4.12.1.5 Resetting All to Factory efaults (MO E 7 2) ............................................................41

5.5.

5. EXTERNAL COMMAN CONTROL

EXTERNAL COMMAN CONTROL EXTERNAL COMMAN CONTROL

EXTERNAL COMMAN CONTROL OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

OPERATIONS OVERVIEWOPERATIONS OVERVIEW

OPERATIONS OVERVIEW ................................

................................................................

..........................................

....................

..........43

4343

5.1 Input Command Structure ............................................................................................................43

5.1.1 Command escriptions ...........................................................................................................43

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5.2 Filter Wheel Commands ................................................................................................................47

5.2.1 Filter Wheel Command Byte Encoding.................................................................................49

5.3 Shutter Commands.........................................................................................................................49

5.3.1 Open Shutter A ........................................................................................................................51

5.3.2 Open Shutter A Conditionally ................................................................................................51

5.3.3 Close Shutter A.........................................................................................................................51

5.3.4 Open Shutter B ........................................................................................................................51

5.3.5 Open Shutter B Conditionally ................................................................................................51

5.3.6 Close Shutter B.........................................................................................................................51

5.3.7 Open Shutter C.........................................................................................................................51

5.3.8 Open Shutter C Conditionally ................................................................................................51

5.3.9 Close Shutter C.........................................................................................................................51

5.3.10 Fast-Mode Shutter.................................................................................................................51

5.3.11 Soft-Mode Shutter..................................................................................................................51

5.3.12 Neutral ensity Mode Shutter.............................................................................................51

5.4 Special Commands..........................................................................................................................52

5.4.1 Batch Start and Batch End.....................................................................................................53

5.4.2 Status.........................................................................................................................................53

5.4.3 All Motors Power On ...............................................................................................................55

5.4.4 All Motors Power Off...............................................................................................................56

5.4.5 Batch Transfer..........................................................................................................................56

5.4.6 Transfer to On Line.................................................................................................................56

5.4.7 Transfer to Local......................................................................................................................56

5.4.8 Reset ..........................................................................................................................................56

5.4.9 Get Controller Type and Configuration ................................................................................56

5.5 Shutter Control without Remote Commands via edicated TTL Line ...................................57

5.6 Remote Control Command Programming...................................................................................58

5.6.1 Preparing the Command Byte................................................................................................58

5.6.1.1 Encoding Filter Commands Into a Single Byte..............................................................58

5.6.1.2 Shutter or Special Commands .........................................................................................59

5.6.2 Command Transmission Protocol..........................................................................................59

5.6.2.1 Confirmation Command Echo .........................................................................................59

5.6.2.2 Command Completion Indicator .....................................................................................59

6.6.

6. EXTERNAL SERIAL RS

EXTERNAL SERIAL RS EXTERNAL SERIAL RS

EXTERNAL SERIAL RS-

-232 INTERFACE CONTROL

232 INTERFACE CONTROL232 INTERFACE CONTROL

232 INTERFACE CONTROL................................

................................................................

.............................................................

..........................................................

.............................61

6161

6.1 Connecting to the Serial Port........................................................................................................61

6.2 Input Command Set and Protocol ................................................................................................62

7.7.

7. EXTERNAL USB INTERFACE CONTROL

EXTERNAL USB INTERFACE CONTROL EXTERNAL USB INTERFACE CONTROL

EXTERNAL USB INTERFACE CONTROL ................................

................................................................

................................................

................................

................63

6363

7.1 Installing the Lambda 10-3 as a USB evice on a Windows System using the Standard

evice river.........................................................................................................................................63

7.1.1 Installation Steps .....................................................................................................................64

7.1.2 Interactive USB evice river Installation..........................................................................65

7.2 Installing the Lambda 10-3 as a USB evice on a Windows System using C M (Combined

river Model) evice river................................................................................................................67

7.3 Installing the USB interface for non-Windows systems.............................................................68

7.4 Verifying USB Communication between Remote Computer and Lambda 10-3 .....................68

7.5 Uninstalling the USB river for the Lambda 10-3.....................................................................70

7.6 Remote Commands and the USB Interface.................................................................................71

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8.8.

8. EXTERNAL PARALLEL I

EXTERNAL PARALLEL I EXTERNAL PARALLEL I

EXTERNAL PARALLEL INTERFACE CONTROL

NTERFACE CONTROLNTERFACE CONTROL

NTERFACE CONTROL................................

................................................................

....................................

........

....73

7373

8.1 Connecting to the Parallel Port Interface....................................................................................73

8.2 Input Command Structure ............................................................................................................74

8.2.1 Filter Commands......................................................................................................................75

8.2.2 Special Commands: ON LINE, BATCH, and SHUTTER Commands.............................76

8.3 Output Command Structure: BUSY and ERROR lines............................................................76

8.4 Strategies for Controlling the Lambda 10-3 via the Parallel Port ............................................77

8.4.1 Using Input Lines Only...........................................................................................................77

8.4.2 Using Fewer than Eight Input Lines.....................................................................................77

8.4.3 Using the BUSY Line ..............................................................................................................78

8.4.4 Using the ERROR Line ...........................................................................................................78

8.5 Using a Computer’s Parallel (Printer) Port.................................................................................78

8.5.1 Connecting to the PC Parallel (Printer) Port .......................................................................79

8.5.2 Input Command Structure .....................................................................................................80

8.5.3 Output Command Structure: BUSY and ERROR Lines....................................................81

8.6 edicated TTL Line........................................................................................................................82

9.9.

9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EXTERNAL LOGIC LEVEL (TTL) SHUTTER CONTROL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EXTERNAL LOGIC LEVEL (TTL) SHUTTER CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EXTERNAL LOGIC LEVEL (TTL) SHUTTER CONTROL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: EXTERNAL LOGIC LEVEL (TTL) SHUTTER CONTROL

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..............................................................

............................................................

..............................85

8585

9.1 Using the Computer’s Parallel Port for Control .........................................................................85

9.2 Enabling/ isabling and Setting the Type of TTL IN Control...................................................87

10. MAINTENANCE

10. MAINTENANCE10. MAINTENANCE

10. MAINTENANCE................................

................................................................

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING

11. TROUBLESHOOTING11. TROUBLESHOOTING

11. TROUBLESHOOTING................................

................................................................

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................................

................91

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11.1 Filter Wheel Error etection and Recovery ..............................................................................91

11.2 Filter Wheel Movement Errors: Causes and Solutions...........................................................91

11.2.1 Filter Weight vs. Speed..........................................................................................................91

11.2.2 Oscillation when Stopping ....................................................................................................91

11.2.3 Oscillations when Moving .....................................................................................................91

11.2.4 Movement Errors after Successive Moves ..........................................................................92

11.3 Helpful Tips about Filter Wheel Movement Errors..................................................................92

11.4 SmartShutter Movement Errors: Causes and Solutions ........................................................92

11.4.1 SmartShutter Movement Errors after Successive Moves.................................................92

APPEN IX A. LIMITE WARRANTY

APPEN IX A. LIMITE WARRANTYAPPEN IX A. LIMITE WARRANTY

APPEN IX A. LIMITE WARRANTY................................

................................................................

............................................................

........................................................

............................95

9595

APPEN IX B.

APPEN IX B.APPEN IX B.

APPEN IX B. ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES ................................

................................................................

.........................................

..................

.........97

9797

B.1. Filter Wheels..................................................................................................................................97

B.2. SmartShutter.................................................................................................................................98

APPEN IX C. FUSE REPLACEMENT

APPEN IX C. FUSE REPLACEMENTAPPEN IX C. FUSE REPLACEMENT

APPEN IX C. FUSE REPLACEMENT................................

................................................................

...........................................................

......................................................

...........................99

9999

APPEN IX . TECHNICAL SPECIF

APPEN IX . TECHNICAL SPECIFAPPEN IX . TECHNICAL SPECIF

APPEN IX . TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ICATIONSICATIONS

ICATIONS ................................

................................................................

.........................................

..................

.........101

101101

101

.1. Controller.....................................................................................................................................101

.2. Filter Wheel, 25 mm (1”): ..........................................................................................................105

.3. Filter Wheel, 32 mm (1.27”): .....................................................................................................105

.4. SmartShutter, 25 mm (1 in) (standalone):...............................................................................105

.5. SmartShutter, 35 mm (1.38 in) (standalone):..........................................................................106

APPEN IX F. EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMAN REFERENCE

APPEN IX F. EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMAN REFERENCEAPPEN IX F. EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMAN REFERENCE

APPEN IX F. EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMAN REFERENCE ................................

................................................................

..........................................

....................

..........107

107107

107

IN EX

IN EXIN EX

IN EX................................

................................................................

...............................................

..............................

...............117

117117

117

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1. Lambda 10-3 filter wheel (without shutter). .......................................................................3

Figure 1-2. Lambda 10-3 filter wheel housing (with shutter). ..............................................................3

Figure 1-3. Lambda 10-3 filter wheel housing with SmartShutter.......................................................3

Figure 1-4. 25mm SmartShutter (standalone)........................................................................................8

Figure 1-5. 35mm SmartShutter (standalone)........................................................................................8

Figure 1-6. 25mm SmartShutter mounted on the housing of a 25mm Filter Wheel. ........................ 9

Figure 1-7. 35mm SmartShutter mounted on 32mm Filter Wheel Assembly. ...................................9

Figure 1-8. SmartShutter timing............................................................................................................11

Figure 1-9. Generation 1 rear panel electrical connections. ................................................................12

Figure 1-10. Generation 2 rear panel electrical connections ...............................................................13

Figure 1-11. Generation 3 rear panel electrical connections)..............................................................13

Figure 1-12. Generation 4 rear panel electrical connections. ..............................................................13

Figure 1-13. Lambda 10-3 front panel controls.....................................................................................15

Figure 2-1. Schematic diagram of two possible experimental configurations. ..................................21

Figure 2-2. Filter wheel-mounting stand...............................................................................................22

Figure 2-3. Filter wheel connection.......................................................................................................23

Figure 2-4. Filter holder components.....................................................................................................24

Figure 2-5. Changing filters in the Slide-In Filter Holder. ..................................................................25

Figure 2-6. Removing the retaining ring................................................................................................26

Figure 2-7. Assembly order of filter holder parts.................................................................................26

Figure 2-8. Filter ports (plug is removed from the loading port)........................................................28

Figure 3-1. Lambda 10-3 cabinet (rear view) showing power connection and fuse. .........................31

Figure 3-2. Power switch (front panel). .................................................................................................31

Figure 3-3. Power connection..................................................................................................................32

Figure 6-1. Serial port pin assignments. ................................................................................................61

Figure 7-1. The USB cable device connector. ........................................................................................64

Figure 7-2. The Lambda 10-3 USB receptacle. .....................................................................................64

Figure 7-3. Host connector end of USB cable........................................................................................65

Figure 7-4 -- USB host receptacle on remote computer.......................................................................65

Figure 7-5 New USB device detected message box...............................................................................65

Figure 7-6 -- igital Signature dialog box..............................................................................................66

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Figure 7-7 -- Specifying location of driver files......................................................................................66

Figure 7-8 Browsing for the driver file needed......................................................................................67

Figure 7-9 USBTest main screen..........................................................................................................69

Figure 8-1. Location of parallel port on rear of Lambda 10-3 controller cabinet. .............................73

Figure 8-2. Parallel interface B-25 connector on the Lambda 10-3.................................................73

Figure 8-3. PC parallel (printer) port.....................................................................................................79

Figure 9-1. Location of TTL IN jumpers on the Lambda 10-3 controller board. ..............................86

Figure 9-2. TTL IN jumpers detail.........................................................................................................87

Figure 11-1. Rear view of the Lambda 10-3 showing the power entry module and fuse location...99

TABLE OF TABLES

Table 2-1. Maximum allowable filter thickness. ...................................................................................25

Table 4-1. Filter switching times (in milliseconds)...............................................................................38

Table 4-2. Factory defaults for filter wheels, SmartShutters, and communications ports. .............42

Table 5-1. Remote control command categories. ..................................................................................43

Table 5-2. Remote Control Commands..................................................................................................44

Table 5-3. Command Code Ranges.........................................................................................................47

Table 5-4. Filter Command Structure....................................................................................................48

Table 5-5. Shutter commands. ................................................................................................................49

Table 5-6. Special command codes..........................................................................................................52

Table 5-7. Status command return codes and data. .............................................................................53

Table 5-8. “Get Controller Type and Configuration” command return codes and data. .................57

Table 8-1. Lambda 10-3 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments..............................................................74

Table 8-2. Filter command structure. ....................................................................................................75

Table 8-3. PC and Lambda 10-3 parallel port pin assignments ..........................................................80

Table 8-4. PC printer adapter addresses................................................................................................81

Table 8-5. Computer parallel port commands for TTL control of shutters. ......................................83

Table 9-1. Commands for PC parallel port control of dedicated TTL line.........................................85

Table -1. Lambda 10-3 pre-2010 version controller cables..............................................................101

Table -2. Lambda 10-3 2010 version controller cables. ...................................................................103

Table F-3. Complete Command Reference. .........................................................................................107

Table F-4. Filter command structure...................................................................................................112

Table F-5. Status command return codes and data............................................................................113

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Table F-6. Get Controller Type and Configuration command return data. ....................................115

TABLE OF LISTINGS

Listing 8-1. Batch transfer via PC parallel port program. ...................................................................76

Listing 8-2. Program to obtain the Lambda 10-3 status on the PC parallel port..............................81

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1.1.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1

1.11.1

1.1 Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

The Lambda 10-3 is a filter wheel and shutter control system designed for the rapid change

and aperture control of wavelength, and is comprised of two subsystems: 1) a controller, and

2) a combination of filter wheels and shutters that are placed in the optical pathway(s) of

your existing experimental setup. The controller is microprocessor-controlled with capability

of delivering power and control signals to one to two filter wheels, and optionally to one to

two integrated shutters. Each integrated shutter may be a SmartShutter or a conventional

shutter. Each of the two filter wheel/shutter combinations may also consist of a standalone

filter wheel and a standalone SmartShutter. A third standalone filter wheel (without

integrated shutter) is also supported. In the latest revision of the Lambda 10-3, the third

standalone filter wheel may be replaced with a standalone SmartShutter.

1.1.1

1.1.11.1.1

1.1.1 How to use this Manual

How to use this ManualHow to use this Manual

How to use this Manual

Installation of the filter wheel and filters is discussed in the FILTER WHEEL section,

SmartShutter installation is discussed in the SMARTSHUTTER section, and installation and

manual operation of the controller are discussed in the CONTROLLER section. This unit

supports a SmartShutter

SmartShutterSmartShutter

SmartShutter or a traditional shutter. Up to two shutters are supported. Up to

three filter wheels are also supported, two of which may be equipped with shutters. Finally,

the remote operation of the Lambda 10-3 through its serial and USB ports is discussed in the

REMOTE CONTROL sections.

1.1.2

1.1.21.1.2

1.1.2 Technical Support

Technical SupportTechnical Support

Technical Support

Unlimited technical support is provided by Sutter Instrument Company at no charge to our

customers. Our technical support staff is available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00

PM (Pacific Time) at (415) 883

(415) 883(415) 883

(415) 883-

-0128

01280128

0128. You may also E-mail your queries to [email protected]

[email protected][email protected]

[email protected].

1.2

1.21.2

1.2 General escription

General escriptionGeneral escription

General escription

The Lambda 10-3 is a microprocessor controlled, high-speed filter wheel system designed for

microscopy and other applications that require rapid and accurate wavelength switching. The

Lambda 10-3 controller can control two filter wheels each with a high-speed shutter and a

third filter wheel without a shutter, and features both USB and serial RS-232 input for

remote control.

The controller is designed around an embedded microcontroller, which automatically

determines the equipment installed. The electronics for controlling a shutter are already

installed, even if you did not order that option. If you add a shutter later, there are no

additional electronics to buy, although you may need to configure the circuit board for the

size of shutter if you wish to install a UNIBLITZ shutter.

The controller can run up to three filter wheels, up to two of which can be equipped with a

shutter, or different combinations of filter wheels and standalone smart shutters, all under

remote control through a USB or serial input using the same simple protocol as the previous

Lambda 10- 2 controller with only minor differences. The USB and the serial RS-232

interfaces use the exact same remote control command set. Some important considerations

LAMBDA 10-3 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.03 (20110829)

about using a combination of input sources (e.g., the keypad and the Serial port) are

discussed in the Remote Control section of this manual.

The following instructions are meant to help you set up the Lambda 10-3 and become

familiar with the manual mode of filter selection. Other sections of this manual contain

detailed discussions on the functionality of the controller, how filters are installed, and

setting up remote control communications.

The LAMB A SmartShutter

LAMB A SmartShutter LAMB A SmartShutter

LAMB A SmartShutter is a microprocessor controlled, high-speed shutter designed for

microscopy and other applications that require a shutter function. The Lambda 10-3

controller can control two SmartShutters. Shutters are commonly used to turn off a light

source in order to prevent photo bleaching or other photo damage. In addition, they may be

used to select between multiple light sources or light paths, such as transmitted light versus

fluorescence excitation. SmartShutters, in particular, have the ability to be placed into one of

several modes. These modes determine the way the actual shutter action works: Fast Mode,

Soft Mode, and Neutral ensity Mode. Fast Mode provides for the fastest open/close action of

the shutter. Soft Mode, is slightly slower than Fast Mode, and provides for a somewhat

gradual open/close action, as well as being quieter. Neutral ensity Mode allows for the

control of the aperture of the open state of the shutter – between 1 and 144 microsteps may

be selected for the Neutral ensity Mode. Neutral ensity Mode also provides for the control

of light intensity without affecting the wavelength.

The primary use of the shutter is as an accessory to the Lambda 10 series of filter wheels, but

it is also used as a stand-alone piece for the transmitted light arm of inverted microscopes.

The electro-mechanical shutters actuated by solenoids have been used by most optical

manufacturers for decades, and have some outstanding features. They act quickly, they can

be driven by simple electronics, and the package is quite thin. However, these units are prone

to frequent failures and usually cannot be repaired. There is effectively no warranty from the

manufacturer for the end user. Although they can produce short bursts of operation at 30

Hertz, they will overheat and fail quickly if this rate of opening is maintained. These shutters

also produce a good deal of vibration and audible noise.

1.3

1.31.3

1.3 Filter Wheel

Filter WheelFilter Wheel

Filter Wheel

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1 Mechanical escription

Mechanical escriptionMechanical escription

Mechanical escription

The basic components of the filter wheel mechanical assembly are shown in following figures.

The only components that are to be removed by the user are the drop-in or slide-in filter

holders and the plug in the loading port. At no time should the user remove the cover plate

from the wheel housing.

1. 10-position wheel (removed from motor hub)

2. Installed filter cup

3. Wheel housing

4. Cover plate (removed from wheel housing

5. Stepper motor

6. rop-in filter holder (Figure 1-1) or slide-in filter holder (Figure 1-2)

7. Mounting ears

8. Optical port

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9. Loading port (plug installed)

10. Shutter housing

Figure 1-1. Lambda 10-3 filter wheel (without shutter).

Figure 1-2. Lambda 10-3 filter wheel housing (with shutter).

Figure 1-3. Lambda 10-3 filter wheel housing with SmartShutter.

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2 Filter Wheels

Filter WheelsFilter Wheels

Filter Wheels

When a Lambda 10-3 Filter Wheel system is purchased, its configuration may include one

filter wheel, with or without a shutter. If the Lambda 10-3 system is purchased with a 10-

position 25mm (1-inch) filter wheel, you may wish to exchange the filter wheel with a 10-

position 32mm or a 5-position 50mm filter wheel. If the filter wheel being replaced is a 10-

position 32mm filter wheel equipped with a 35mm shutter (UNIBLITZ® or SmartShutter),

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then Lambda 10-3 controller must be modified by Sutter Instrument Co. before said filter

wheel with shutter is connected. If the 32mm filter wheel is not equipped with a shutter, or if

installing a 50mm filter wheel, then no modification to the Lambda 10-3 controller is needed.

Note that

Note that Note that

Note that you must

you mustyou must

you must only

onlyonly

only use filter wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument Company.

use filter wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument Company. use filter wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument Company.

use filter wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument Company. All

filter wheel options are listed in Sutter Instrument’s catalogue and web site

(http://www.sutter.com), and in the following list.



1010

10-

-position, 25mm fil

position, 25mm filposition, 25mm fil

position, 25mm filter wheels

ter wheelster wheels

ter wheels:

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-NW (without shutter)

NW (without shutter)NW (without shutter)

NW (without shutter)

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-NWIQ (with 25mm SmartShutter (IQ25

NWIQ (with 25mm SmartShutter (IQ25NWIQ (with 25mm SmartShutter (IQ25

NWIQ (with 25mm SmartShutter (IQ25-

-W2))

W2))W2))

W2))

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-NWS (with UNIBLITZ® shutter)

NWS (with UNIBLITZ® shutter)NWS (with UNIBLITZ® shutter)

NWS (with UNIBLITZ® shutter)

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-NWE (without shutter and set up for emission)

NWE (without shutter and set up for emission)NWE (without shutter and set up for emission)

NWE (without shutter and set up for emission)



-position, 25mm filter wheels:

position, 25mm filter wheels:position, 25mm filter wheels:

position, 25mm filter wheels:

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-WHS4 (without shutter)

WHS4 (without shutter)WHS4 (without shutter)

WHS4 (without shutter)

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-WHS4IQ (with SmartShut

WHS4IQ (with SmartShutWHS4IQ (with SmartShut

WHS4IQ (with SmartShutter)

ter)ter)

ter)

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-WHS4E (without shutter and set up for

WHS4E (without shutter and set up for WHS4E (without shutter and set up for

WHS4E (without shutter and set up for

emission)

emission)emission)

emission)



1010

10-

-position 32mm filter wheels:

position 32mm filter wheels:position 32mm filter wheels:

position 32mm filter wheels:

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-W32 (without shutter)

W32 (without shutter)W32 (without shutter)

W32 (without shutter)

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-NW32IQ (with 35mm SmartShutter (IQ35

NW32IQ (with 35mm SmartShutter (IQ35NW32IQ (with 35mm SmartShutter (IQ35

NW32IQ (with 35mm SmartShutter (IQ35-

-W))

W))W))

W))

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-W32S (with 35mm UNIBLITZ® shutter)

W32S (with 35mm UNIBLITZ® shutter)W32S (with 35mm UNIBLITZ® shutter)

W32S (with 35mm UNIBLITZ® shutter)



-position 50mm filter wheel

position 50mm filter wheelposition 50mm filter wheel

position 50mm filter wheel:

LB10

LB10LB10

LB10-

-W50 (without shu

W50 (without shuW50 (without shu

W50 (without shutter).

tter).tter).

tter).

1.3.2.1 Mechanical escription

The basic components of the filter wheel mechanical assembly are shown in following figures.

The only components that are to be removed by the user are the drop-in or slide-in filter

holders and the plug in the loading port. At no time should the user remove the cover plate

from the wheel housing.

1. 10-position wheel (removed from motor hub)

2. Installed filter cup

3. Wheel housing

4. Cover plate (removed from wheel housing

5. Stepper motor

6. rop-in filter holder (Figure 1-1) or slide-in filter holder (Figure 1-2)

7. Mounting ears

8. Optical port

9. Loading port (plug installed)

10. Shutter housing

1.3.3

1.3.31.3.3

1.3.3 Filters

FiltersFilters

Filters

The Lambda 10-3 Controller can be used with a range of filter wheels. Most of these wheels

accept both 25 mm and 1-inch diameter filters. When larger filters are required, wheels are

available that accept 32 mm and 50 mm diameter filters.

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Filter wheels designed for use with 1 inch or 25 mm filters will accept filters with a thickness

that does not exceed the following dimensions:



4.5 mm (0.18 in.) for Slide

4.5 mm (0.18 in.) for Slide4.5 mm (0.18 in.) for Slide

4.5 mm (0.18 in.) for Slide-

-in filter holders

in filter holdersin filter holders

in filter holders



5.38 mm (0.21 in.) for rop

5.38 mm (0.21 in.) for rop5.38 mm (0.21 in.) for rop

5.38 mm (0.21 in.) for rop-

-in filter holders

in filter holdersin filter holders

in filter holders



9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups

9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups

9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups

Filter wheels designed for use with 32 mm filters will accept filters with a thickness that does

not exceed the following dimensions:



9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups

9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups

9 mm (0.35 in.) for Filter cups

Instructions for installing filters into the filter wheel can be found in the FILTER WHEEL

chapter of this manual. Filters are not supplied by Sutter Instrument Company but filters

Filters are not supplied by Sutter Instrument Company but filters Filters are not supplied by Sutter Instrument Company but filters

Filters are not supplied by Sutter Instrument Company but filters

conforming to the above

conforming to the above conforming to the above

conforming to the above specifications can be purchased from any filter manufacturer.

specifications can be purchased from any filter manufacturer.specifications can be purchased from any filter manufacturer.

specifications can be purchased from any filter manufacturer.

1.3.4

1.3.41.3.4

1.3.4 Slide

SlideSlide

Slide-

-in or rop

in or ropin or rop

in or rop-

-in Filter Holders

in Filter Holdersin Filter Holders

in Filter Holders

Many users prefer having extra Slide-in or rop-in filter holders for more convenient

replacement of these “fixed” filters. Only use filter holders made by Sutter Instrument

Only use filter holders made by Sutter Instrument Only use filter holders made by Sutter Instrument

Only use filter holders made by Sutter Instrument

Company in the Lambda 10

Company in the Lambda 10Company in the Lambda 10

Company in the Lambda 10-

-3 Filter Wheel.

3 Filter Wheel. 3 Filter Wheel.

3 Filter Wheel. Extra filter holders for one-inch wheels are

readily available from Sutter Instrument Company or their distributors and are listed as

“SLI E-IN” and “ ROP-IN” in the Sutter catalogue. At this point, there are no slide-in

filter holders for 32 mm systems, although a 32-mm rop-in filter holder is available. In

addition, there is a fixed filter position for a heat-blocking filter in most 32-mm microscope

adapters offered by Sutter Instrument Company. Slide-in and drop-in filter holders are not

available for the 50 mm filter wheels.

1.3.5

1.3.51.3.5

1.3.5 Shutters

ShuttersShutters

Shutters

If you purchase a Lambda 10-3 Filter Wheel system without a shutter and later decide to add

one to the system, the Filter Wheel must be returned to the factory for the upgrade. The

current version of the Lambda 10-3 Filter Wheel controller can support a retrofit with a

SmartShutter or traditional shutter, without modification. The installation of a traditional

shutter may require the setting of a jumper to configure the driver circuit for the size of

shutter installed. You must

You must You must

You must only use shutters installed by Sutter Instrument Company

only use shutters installed by Sutter Instrument Company only use shutters installed by Sutter Instrument Company

only use shutters installed by Sutter Instrument Company --

----

contact Sutter Instrument Company or your distributor for details

contact Sutter Instrument Company or your distributor for detailscontact Sutter Instrument Company or your distributor for details

contact Sutter Instrument Company or your distributor for details.

In addition to the shutters that are integrated with filter wheels listed previously under

“Filter Wheels”, the following SmartShutters are supported by the Lambda 10-3:

IQ12

IQ12IQ12

IQ12-

-SA

SASA

12.5mm SmartShutter™ with stand-alone housing

IQ25

IQ25IQ25

IQ25-

-SA1

SA1SA1

SA1

25mm SmartShutter™ with stand-alone housing

IQ25

IQ25IQ25

IQ25-

-LS

LSLS

25mm SmartShutter™ with housing to fit Lambda LS

IQ25

IQ25IQ25

IQ25-

- G

25mm SmartShutter™ with housing to fit Lambda G-4/ G-5

IQ35

IQ35IQ35

IQ35-

-SA

SASA

35mm SmartShutter™ with stand-alone housing

IQ50

IQ50IQ50

IQ50-

-SA

SASA

50mm SmartShutter™ with stand-alone housing

NOTE: Where vignetting may be an issue in a 25mm optical pathway environment, a 35mm

NOTE: Where vignetting may be an issue in a 25mm optical pathway environment, a 35mm NOTE: Where vignetting may be an issue in a 25mm optical pathway environment, a 35mm

NOTE: Where vignetting may be an issue in a 25mm optical pathway environment, a 35mm

SmartShutter is recommended.

SmartShutter is recommended.SmartShutter is recommended.

SmartShutter is recommended.

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1.3.6

1.3.61.3.6

1.3.6 SmartShutter Mounts

SmartShutter MountsSmartShutter Mounts

SmartShutter Mounts

An 8-32 screw-mount hole exists on the edge of the SmartShutter opposite the motor, into

which may be attached a mounting post of any desired length. When the SmartShutter is

mounted on a post using this screw-mount hole, the exact center of the shutter aperture is

precisely aligned with the vertical center of the post. Posts of various lengths are available

from Sutter Instrument Co. This post, along with posts of other dimensions, as well as post

holders and bases, are available from most laboratory equipment suppliers.

A SmartShutter can also be mounted on a Sutter Instrument Co. Filter Wheel with a special

enclosure, as well as with other Sutter Instrument Co. products, such as the Lambda LS,

Lambda G-4, Lambda G-5, and various Lambda 10 series Filter Wheel controllers. Please

consult with Sutter Instrument Co.’s Technical Support for the different configuration

possibilities.

1.3.7

1.3.71.3.7

1.3.7 Cables

CablesCables

Cables

A special cable is required for connecting a standalone SmartShutter to Ports A and B of the

Lambda 10-3. The CIQ-2 cable is a split cable consisting of one B-25 connector at the main

end (for connecting to the “SmartShutter” connector A or B on the rear of the Lambda 10-3

cabinet) and a B-9 connector at each of the split ends. One split end is shorter than the

other. When connecting a single standalone SmartShutter to the Lambda 10-3 Port A or B,

the SmartShutter connects to the B-9 connector of the longer split, and a terminator is

required to be attached to the B-9 connector of the shorter split.

NOTE: ual SmartShutters connected with the CIQ

NOTE: ual SmartShutters connected with the CIQNOTE: ual SmartShutters connected with the CIQ

NOTE: ual SmartShutters connected with the CIQ-

-2

2 2

2 cable connected to the Lambda 10

cable connected to the Lambda 10cable connected to the Lambda 10

cable connected to the Lambda 10-

-3 is

3 is 3 is

3 is

not supported. However, the CIQ

not supported. However, the CIQnot supported. However, the CIQ

not supported. However, the CIQ-

-2 cable can be used to connect a single standalone

2 cable can be used to connect a single standalone 2 cable can be used to connect a single standalone

2 cable can be used to connect a single standalone

SmartShutter to the 25

SmartShutter to the 25SmartShutter to the 25

SmartShutter to the 25-

-pin “SmartShutter” connector f

pin “SmartShutter” connector fpin “SmartShutter” connector f

pin “SmartShutter” connector for port bay A or B.

or port bay A or B.or port bay A or B.

or port bay A or B.

When connecting a standalone SmartShutter to a correctly-configured Port C of the Lambda

10-3, only a standard B-9-to- B-9 cable is required. Note that older generations of the

Lambda 10-3 do not support a shutter on Port C.

1.3.8

1.3.81.3.8

1.3.8 evices fo

evices foevices fo

evices for TTL

r TTLr TTL

r TTL-

-Control of Shutters

Control of ShuttersControl of Shutters

Control of Shutters

Two devices are available from Sutter Instrument for the TTL control of shutters that are

attached to the Lambda 10-3.

FSWITCH:

FSWITCH:FSWITCH:

FSWITCH:

A foot switch with BNC connector. It changes the ON/OFF state of the

shutter with each foot press. The state is maintained as long as the switch

remains depressed.

FSTOGGLE:

FSTOGGLE:FSTOGGLE:

FSTOGGLE:

Like the FSWITCH, but alternates the ON/OFF state with each foot press.

Adapters

AdaptersAdapters

Adapters

Most microscopes, cameras, light sources and other optical instruments to which the Lambda

10-3 Filter Wheel may be interfaced will require some sort of adapter to link the devices.

Adapters for interfacing the Filter Wheel to most instruments are available from Sutter

Instrument Company or can be custom built by Sutter Instrument. Suitable adapters are

Suitable adapters are Suitable adapters are

Suitable adapters are

available from other sources, as well, but Sutter Instrument Company assumes no

available from other sources, as well, but Sutter Instrument Company assumes no available from other sources, as well, but Sutter Instrument Company assumes no

available from other sources, as well, but Sutter Instrument Company assumes no

responsibility for the performance, suitability, and safety of adapters built by the user or

responsibility for the performance, suitability, and safety of adapters built by the user or responsibility for the performance, suitability, and safety of adapters built by the user or

responsibility for the performance, suitability, and safety of adapters built by the user or

other manufacturers.

other manufacturers.other manufacturers.

other manufacturers.

LAMBDA 10-3 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.03 (20110829)

1.4

1.41.4

1.4 SmartShutter

SmartShutterSmartShutter

SmartShutter

The SmartShutter is a lightweight motor-driven aluminum vane under microprocessor

control. Because of the microprocessor control, the motion of the vane can be tailored for

different roles. The vane starts and stops under motor control, eliminating the sharp jolt

typical of other fast shutters.

1.4.1

1.4.11.4.1

1.4.1 Step Motor Based Shutter Advantages

Step Motor Based Shutter AdvantagesStep Motor Based Shutter Advantages

Step Motor Based Shutter Advantages

The new step motor-based shutter is made from a handful of parts, any of which can be

replaced if it fails. The speed of opening and closing of the shutter is practically the same as

the traditional shutters, and the mechanism is more robust. The shutter blade is stopped by

action of the motor rather than by mechanical stops that might fail. Because the motion

profile of the shutter is controlled by a microprocessor, the motion can be optimized for speed

or for smoothness. The microprocessor-based controller also offers the potential for a very

adaptable controller, which could include additional functions and modes of operation. If the

electronics fail, the motor can be disconnected and the blade set open or closed by hand.

Operation does not require over-driving the windings, so it can maintain operation at up to

40 Hz continuously. The unit can operate on modest voltages, which are typically available in

the Lambda 10 series controllers. The package size is comparable to the traditional shutters

and can be customized when needed.

Another advantage of step motor-based shutter is the ability to control the aperture of

shutter blade in its opened state. This mode is called Neutral ensity and is used to control

the intensity of the light coming through the opened shutter without affecting the light’s

wavelength. The neutral density aperture size of the shutter is determined by the number of

microsteps (1 through 144) specified for the motor to open the shutter.

The following instructions describe how to set up the Lambda SmartShutter and selecting

filters in manual mode. More detailed discussions on the controller functions, installing

filters, and remote communications are found in other sections of this manual.

LAMBDA 10-3 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.03 (20110829)

Figure 1-4. 25mm SmartShutter (standalone).

Figure 1-5. 35mm SmartShutter (standalone).

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