1 GENERAL INFORMATION Thank you for your purchase of this Lock-In Digital Amplifier System from Oriel Instruments. Please carefully read the following important safety precautions prior to unpacking and operating this equipment. In addition, please refer to the complete User’s Manual and all other documentation provided for additional important notes and cautionary statements regarding the use and operation of the system.
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The OFF symbol in the above figure indicates the OFF position of the power switch. Please read all instructions that were provided prior to operation of the system. If there are any questions, please contact Oriel Instruments or the representative through whom the system was purchased. Family of Brands – ILX Lightwave •...
1.2 GENERAL WARNINGS • Read all warnings and operating instructions for this system prior to setup and use. • Do not use this equipment in or near water. • To prevent damage to the equipment, read the instructions in the equipment manual for proper input voltage.
BNC-ended detector. A typical setup is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Typical experimental setup In Figure 2, the Oriel model 75160NF chopper controller sits on top of a Stanford Research Systems (SRS) model SR810 Lock-In Digital Amplifier (LIDA) instrument. The chopper is being driven at 30Hz through the internal frequency generator of the SR810.
3 FEATURES The LIDA-SRS-KIT includes the chopper, chopper control, lock-in amplifier, and readout (gauge or software) used in a typical experimental set-up and connects to any BNC-ended detector. The Stanford Research Systems (SRS) SR810 Lock-In-Digital-Amplifier (LIDA) provides high performance at a reasonable cost and integrates into Oriel’s product line.
3.1.1 Input Channel The SR810 Lock-In Amplifiers have differential inputs with 6 nV/√Hz input noise. The input impedance is 10 MΩ, and minimum full-scale input voltage sensitivity is 2 nV. The input can also be configured for current measurements with selectable current gains of 106 and 108 V/A. A line filter (50 Hz or 60 Hz) and a 2×...
3.1.6 Auto Functions Auto-functions allow parameters that are frequently adjusted allowing automatic setting by the instrument. Gain, phase, offset and dynamic reserve are each quickly optimized with a single key press. The offset and expand features are useful when examining small fluctuations in a measurement.
Detector signal cable with BNC male connector Refer to the TracQ Basic user’s manual for minimum system requirements for the computer. If an Oriel LIDA-compatible detector is utilized, it includes a signal cable and amplifier power cable. 4.3 UNPACKING Remove all items from the shipping containers and verify each item is accounted for.
4.4 CHOOSING A LOCATION Choose an installation location where the power requirements can be met for the system. Be sure power is not applied to the system until the setup has been completed. The environment should be that of a typical laboratory atmosphere, without excessive humidity and contaminants in the air.
4.6 COMPUTER CONNECTIONS Install the driver provided with the GPIB/USB cable from National Instruments. Connect the cable to the GPIB connector on the back of the LIDA and tighten the connections. Plug the USB connector into the computer. If successfully installed, the computer’s Device Manager will display “GPIB USB HS”.
The “PREAMP” connection on the back of the SR810 is able to provide the power required. It must be utilized with Oriel cable model CBL-70054-LIDA only. The user of any other Oriel cable will damage the amplifier circuit and void the warranty on the detector or stand-alone preamplifier.
4.8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before powering up the system for the first time, it is suggested to have a qualified electrician verify the wall socket to be used with the LIDA-SRS-KIT meets the requirements for operation as noted. Before making any electrical connections, verify the power switches are in the off position for the lock-in digital amplifier and chopper controller.
LIDA settings. After the setup is complete, TracQ Basic allows the user to select the desired chopping frequency and operating parameters for the SR810. The software is also able to control various Oriel monochromators. Please refer to the user’s manual included with the software for a list of compatible instruments.
5.2 SETTING OPERATING PARAMETERS To set the chopping frequency and other operating parameters for the SR810, select Detection Instr. Setup Parameters. Figure 13: Setting Operating Parameters in TracQ Basic Family of Brands – ILX Lightwave • New Focus™ • Ophir •...
6 BASIC OPERATION 6.1 SET INTERNAL FREQUENCY GENERATOR Set the SR810 to lock using the internal frequency generator by pressing the SOURCE button on the front panel of the instrument until the INTERNAL LED is active. Figure 14: Source Button, SINE out and Frequency Selector Knob 6.2 SET SIGNAL INPUT MODE Set the SR810 for current mode operation by pressing the INPUT button on the front panel of the instrument until the I(10...
6.3 SET AUTO GAIN AND AUTO PHASE Slowly expose the covered detector and chopper head to room lighting taking care not to overload the SR810. You will see an overload indicator (OVLD) next to the digital LED display. Press the AUTOGAIN and AUTOPHASE buttons on the front panel of the SR810.
7.2 CALIBRATION The LIDA-SRS-KIT with TracQ Basic can display simple voltage or current measurements as well as calibrated readings in radiometric units. Most of Oriel’s LIDA-compatible detectors are available with spectral responsivity data. This type of detector can calculate incident power and it display the readings in real time.
Prior to taking a detector radiometry data, the wavelength range an wavelength step size (interval) need to be set. Once this information is entered into the software, the detector radiometry scan allows radiant measurement data to be taken over the detector’s calibrated wavelength range.
TracQ Basic software allows the LIDA-SRS-KIT and Oriel Monochromators to coordinate their operation in order to obtain QE data. TracQ Basic features built-in QE measurement functionality which allows signal data from the LIDA-SRS-KIT to be displayed in real time. Items needed to build the setup shown in Figure 23: •...
Each detector model features a 1.5-inch series flange, which is compatible with a wide variety of Oriel accessories and instruments. A 1/4-20 threaded hole is located on the bottom of the housing, allowing the any detector to be rod mounted if desired.
LIDA. Oriel’s HgCdZnTe detectors, typically used with the MIR8035 FTIR, may be easily integrated with the LIDA-SRS-KIT. Simply discard the FTIR cable and replace with a BNC cable, then connect to the SR810. Figure 26: Oriel HgCdZnTe Detector Family of Brands –...
9 SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL CHANNEL Number of Detector Channels Voltage Inputs Single-ended or differential Sensitivity 2 nV to 1 V Current Input or 10 Voltage Input Impedance 10 MΩ + 25 pF, AC or DC coupled Current Input Impedance 1 kΩ to virtual ground Gain accuracy ±1% (±0.2% typ.) 6 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz...
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Trigger In (TTL) Trigger synchronizes data recording Provides power to the preamplifier integrated inside Oriel's LIDA detectors, using cable Model CBL- Remote Pre-amp 70054-LIDA IEEE-488.2 and RS-232 interfaces standard. All instrument functions can be controlled and read Computer Interface through IEEE-488.2 or RS-232 interfaces.
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10.2 REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE / SERVICE Please have the following information available when requesting assistance or service: Contact information for the owner of the product. Instrument model number (located on the product label). Product serial number and date of manufacture (located on the product label). Description of the problem.
repair, only the evaluation fee will be billed. If authorization to perform the repair or provide a replacement is obtained, the evaluation fee will be applied to the final cost. A revised purchase order must be submitted for the final cost. If paying by credit card, written authorization must be provided that will allow the full repair cost to be charged to the card.
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