Zeiss AURA handheld NIR Operating instructions

Maintenance and Repair Manual
Revision 2 | 2298-971 & 2289-955
Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH
AURA®handheld NIR

Knowledge of this manual is required for the repair and maintenance of the device. You should therefore familiarize
yourself with the contents of this manual and pay special attention to instructions concerning the safe operation of
the device.
We reserve the right to make changes in the interest of technological advancement; the user manual is not subject
to updating or revision.
© Unless explicitly authorized, dissemination or duplication of this document and commercial exploitation or
communication of its contents are not permitted. Persons in contravention of this copyright shall be liable to pay
compensation for damages.
All rights reserved in the event of a patent grant or registration of a utility patent.
Caution
GENERAL HAZARD
Observe the safety instructions in the “AURA®handheld NIR” User Manual, publication number:
UM AURA®handheld NIR - 2298-971 / E or UM AURA®handheld NIR - 2289-955 / E.
Note
Further information on the proper use of the measurement system can be found in the
“AURA®handheld NIR” User Manual.
Note
A comprehensive set of information and downloads for the AURA handheld NIR can be found in
the Zeiss info portal: www.zeiss.com/info-ah.
Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10
07745 Jena, Germany
Service: + 49 3641 64-3200
Phone: + 49 3641 64-2838
Email: [e-mail]
www.zeiss.com/spectroscopy
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Design, scope of delivery and technical information subject to change. © Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH

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Table of content
1 About this manual 4
2 Safety 5
2.1 General safety notes 5
2.2 Information on environmental protection 6
2.3 Warranty and liability 6
3 Changing the display 8
4 Replacing the halogen lamp 14
5 Changing the lamp cable (optional) 16
6 Changing the motor 18
7 Calibrating the compensation data 27
8 Accessories and spare parts for AURA handheld NIR - Rev. 2 38
Contents
List of illustrations
Fig. 1 Remove battery (2298-971) 8
Fig. 2 Remove battery (2289-955) 9
Fig. 3 Remove the rubber display protectors 9
Fig. 4 Remove the slotted screws on the rear of the device 10
Fig. 5 Remove the Torx screws on the display side and lift out the display 11
Fig. 6 Disconnect the display cable 12
Fig. 7 Lay down the display 13
Fig. 8 Remove the lamp holder with halogen lamp 14
Fig. 9 Remove the halogen lamp 15
Fig. 10 Disconnect the lamp cable from the halogen lamp 16
Fig. 11 Disconnect the lamp cable from the circuit board 17
Fig. 12 Remove the fastening screws on the front panel 18
Fig. 13 Remove the front panel 19
Fig. 14 Remove the motor holder 20
Fig. 15 Dismantle the white reference assembly 21
Fig. 16 Pull out the motor with its cable 21
Fig. 17 Dismantle the semicular mount 22
Fig. 18 Mount the semicular mount 22
Fig. 19 Install new motor 23
Fig. 20 Attach the white reference assembly 23
Fig. 21 Install motor holder 24
Fig. 22 Lay the cable and insert the front panel 25
Fig. 23 Laying the cable - details 26
Fig. 24 Prepare device for calibration 28

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About this manual AURA®handheld NIR - Rev. 2
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1 About this manual
Welcome to the Maintenance & Repair Manual of the AURA handheld NIR device.
The information contained in this manual will enable you to carry out repairs and
replace components properly and safely.
Familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual, follow the instructions and
observe the safety information.
The AURA handheld NIR may only be repaired and maintained by suitably
qualied and trained personnel.
This maintenance and repair manual is therefore intended both for the specialist
personnel responsible for setting up the device and using it on site and for
persons authorized to issue instructions. The manual allows them to full their
duty of instruction.
Experience in handling measurement technology is required, as is training in an
engineering or scientic discipline.
Keep the operating manual, together with all applicable documents issued upon
purchase and delivery, in a safe place.
Ensure that the operating manual and all applicable documents are readily
available to all users at all times.
Purpose of manual
Readership
Storage

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Safety
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2 Safety
2.1 General safety notes
Caution
GENERAL HAZARD
All activities listed below may only be performed by Service employees of
Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH or by appropriately trained personnel.
Caution
HAZARD FROM ELECTRIC ENERGY
Remove the battery from the device before carrying out any of the
activities described below.
Caution
HAZARD FROM THERMAL ENERGY
Allow the halogen lamp to cool down for approx. 10 minutes before
removing it.
Caution
SENSITIVE OPTICAL COMPONENTS
Only carry out work on optical components in a very clean working
environment.
Do not touch the glass bulb of the new halogen lamp without cotton
gloves.
Caution
SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Perform all the following activities at an ESD workstation.

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2.2 Information on environmental protection
Our company operates a certied environmental management system
in accordance with ISO 14001. The product was developed, tested and
manufactured in conformance with the applicable regulations and environmental
directives of the European Union.
The product and its accessories comply with EU directives 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2)
and 2012/19/EC (WEEE), as applicable to this product. We have set up a take-
back and recycling process that ensures proper recycling in accordance with the
above EU directives.
Please contact the sales/ service organization responsible for your region for
details on disposal and recycling. The product may not be disposed of in the
household waste or by the communal waste disposal service.
If the device is resold, the seller is obliged to inform the buyer of the correct
means of disposing of the product.
2.3 Warranty and liability
Limitation of liability and warranty
In the event of damage being incurred to the device as the result of failure to
observe the safety instructions, Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH will not accept any
warranty claims, even during the warranty period, and is exempt from statutory
accident liability obligations.
Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH will be released from its warranty obligation if the
user fails to observe the safety instructions.
Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH only guarantees the safety, reliability and
performance of the device if the safety instructions are observed.
The manufacturer guarantees that the device left the factory with no material
or manufacturing defects. Any defects must be reported to the manufacturer
immediately and steps taken to minimize possible damage. As soon as the
manufacturer becomes aware of a defect, he is obliged to remedy it at his
discretion either by repairing it or by supplying a replacement device.
Warranty claims are excluded for defects arising from natural wear (especially
wear parts) and improper use.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper operation,
negligence or unauthorized modications to the device, in particular the
removal or replacement of components or the use of accessories from other
manufacturers. Any such action will result in the exclusion of all warranty claims.
No maintenance or repair work may be carried out on the device, with the
exception of the work described in this maintenance & repair manual. Repairs
may only be performed by ZEISS Service employees or persons authorized by
ZEISS.

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Contact the Customer Service Department at Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH
(service.spectrosc[email protected]) if defects or errors arise in the device or
individual components.
INFO
NOTES ON WARRANTY
Detailed information on the warranty can be found in the General Terms
and Conditions of Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy GmbH. These can be found on
the Internet at “ https://www.zeiss.com/spectroscopy/legal-information/
company-information.html ”.

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3 Changing the display
• The control software of the device has been shut down and the device
switched o.
• The ESD workstation and the ESD protective equipment have been made ready.
• Put the following spare parts ready:
– Display, order no. 000000-2315-414
• Put the following tools and equipment ready:
– Screwdriver TX 8
– 3 mm at tip screwdriver
1 Remove battery
Procedure for device version 000000-2298-971:
Press in the two fasteners 1on the battery compartment.
Carefully pull the cap 2 o the battery compartment.
Remove the battery 3from the battery compartment using the grip strap.
Fig. 1
1
2 3
1
Remove battery (2298-971)
Close the battery compartment back up.
Requirements
Procedure

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Changing the display
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Procedure for device version 000000-2289-955:
Press in the two fasteners 1on the right and left of the grip.
Carefully pull the lower battery compartment 2downwards.
Remove the battery 3from the lower battery compartment.
Fig. 2
3
1
2
1
Remove battery (2289-955)
Close the battery compartment back up.
2 Remove the rubber display protectors
Pull the two rubber display protectors 1 o the device by hand 2.
Fig. 3
2
1
1
Remove the rubber display protectors

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3 Remove the slotted screws on the rear of the device
Unscrew the two slotted screws 2on the rear of the device 1from the
housing. Use a 3 mm at tip screwdriver for this.
Fig. 4
21
Remove the slotted screws on the rear of the device