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  • Page 1 Lambda 10 Lambda 10- - - - 2 2 2 2 Lambda 10 Lambda 10 Optical Filter Changer Optical Filter Changer Optical Filter Changer Optical Filter Changer Control Control Control Control System System System System Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual Operation Manual Rev.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2011 Sutter Instrument Company. All Rights Reserved. ® LAMBDA 10 is a registered trademark of Sutter Instrument Company. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 3: Electrical

    Do 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.

  • Page 4: Operational

    NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTED. NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTED. NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTED. NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTED. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.7.2 Use of Blanking Discs ......................18 2.7.3 Neutral Density Filters ......................19 3. 3. 3. 3. OPERATIONS OPERATIONS ....................................................21 OPERATIONS OPERATIONS ....................................................3.1 First Time Use ..........................21 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 6 4.2.2.2 Special Commands: ON LINE, BATCH, and SHUTTER Commands......34 4.2.2.3 Output Command Structure: BUSY and ERROR lines..........36 4.2.3 Strategies for Controlling the Lambda 10-2 via the Parallel Port........37 4.2.3.1 Using Input Lines Only ....................37 4.2.3.2 Using Fewer than Eight Input Lines................37 4.2.3.3 Using the BUSY Line......................37...
  • Page 7 ..57 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1-1. Lambda 10-2 Filter Wheel (without shutter)..............3 Figure 1-2. Lambda 10-2 filter wheel housing (with shutter)............... 3 Figure 2-1. Lambda 10-2 Cabinet (rear view)..................9 Figure 2-2. Lambda 10-2 Cabinet (front view)..................9 Figure 2-3.
  • Page 8 Table E-2. Filter command structure....................62 TABLE OF LISTINGS Listing 4-1. Batch transfer via PC parallel port program..............36 Listing 4-2. Program to obtain the Lambda 10-2 status on the PC parallel port......41 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 9: General

    Introduction Introduction The Lambda 10-2 is an optical filter wheel system designed for rapid change of wavelength and comprises two subsystems: A controller and one or two filter wheels, each with or without a shutter, that are to be placed in the optical pathway of your existing experimental setup.

  • Page 10: Systems

    When a Lambda 10-2 Filter Wheel system is purchased, its configuration may include one to two filter wheels, each one with or without a shutter. If the Lambda 10-2 system is purchased with only one 10-position 25mm (1-inch) filter wheel, you may wish to add a second filter wheel of the same type later, in which case the second filter wheel can be added without modification.

  • Page 11: Figure 1-1. Lambda 10-2 Filter Wheel (Without Shutter)

    7. Mounting ears 8. Optical port 9. Loading port (plug installed) 10. Shutter housing All filter wheel options are listed in the Sutter Instrument catalogue and in the following list. 10- - - - position, 25mm filter wheels: position, 25mm filter wheels:...

  • Page 12: Filters

    Filters Filters Filters The Lambda 10-2 filter changer is designed for use with any 1-inch or 25-mm filter 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 Slide 4.5 mm (0.18 in.) for Slide...

  • Page 13: Adapters

    Sutter Instrument. only use shutters installed by Sutter Instrume nt. This upgrade is available only at Sutter Instrument’s factory (or through their distributors) and is listed as “SHUTTER” in the Sutter catalogue (or “WHEEL” in older catalogues). 1.2.6 Adapters 1.2.6...
  • Page 14 For larger rotations, the shaft will stop at the nearest of the 50 correct positions for that command signal when the external force is removed. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 15: Installation

    The second individual filter holder and one position of the wheel (position #1) contain only retainers and spacers. The Lambda 10-2 is shipped to you in a prefabricated foam mold. Please take note of this method of packaging. Should it ever be necessary to ship the puller to another location, the same method of packaging should be employed.

  • Page 16: Installing The Controller

    At a minimum, we recommend that the Lambda 10-2 should be firmly mounted to a solid surface by the support stand, which is included with each unit. Do not depend on the optical coupling between the microscope and the Lambda 10 to support and stabilize the Lambda 10.

  • Page 17: Figure 2-1. Lambda 10-2 Cabinet (Rear View)

    OFF. Figure 2-2. Lambda 10-2 Cabinet (front view) Plug the power cord provided with the Lambda 10-2 into the Line Input socket on the Power Entry Module and then to a power source of the appropriate voltage and frequency.

  • Page 18: Installing The Filter Wheel

    (Figure 2-4). If you need to purchase an adapter or require a custom adapter for your experimental setup, please contact the Technical Support staff at Sutter Instrument Company by phone (415 883-0128) or by E- mail (info@sutter.com).

  • Page 19: Filter Wheel Assembly Set Up

    3. Connect the controller and filter wheel(s) with the appropriate cable(s) provided. It is important that the screws anchoring the cable ends be tight to ensure a good connection for the motor power leads and positioning signals. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 20: First Time Use

    B-OFF Figure 2-7. Initialization screen. 2. The Lambda 10-2 will initially be set to respond to the parallel port as its input source. To manually select a filter you must first press the LOCAL key on the keypad. The display will now indicate that the MANUAL (keypad) input source is active.

  • Page 21: Loading Filters

    At each filter position on the filter wheel, is a filter cup assembly to hold one 1” filter. The Lambda 10-2 also comes with two removable 1” filter holders that can be placed into the optical pathway to accommodate “fixed” filters, such as neutral density filters. The filter holders will be either a “drop in”...

  • Page 22: Figure 2-9. Filter Holder Components

    It is intended that the two slots be used for the removal and installation of the retaining ring when using the spanner wrench that is provided with the Lambda 10-2 (shown in Figure 2-9). Note how the design of the spanner wrench differs between 25, 32, and 50 mm filter sizes.

  • Page 23: Installation Of Filters Into Filter Holders

    This is important because if you forcefully push on the filter holder while you are trying to load a filter, you run the risk of scratching the filter if the tool slips out of place! LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 24: Installation Of Filters Into Filter Cups

    Loading filters into the filter cups on the filter wheel follows the same procedure as described above for loading filters into filter holders. There is, however, the additional complication of working through the filter wheel housing. To gain access to the filter cups on LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 25: Figure 2-13. Filter Ports (Plug Is Removed From The Loading Port)

    After identifying and positioning the filter cup to be loaded, it is advisable to turn off the controller before removing the retaining ring from the filter cup. Follow the procedures described above for installation of filters into filter holders. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 26: Filter Loading Tips

    2.7.3 Neutral Density Filters 2.7.3 2.7.3 Neutral Density Filters Neutral Density Filters Neutral Density Filters The individual filter holders are typically used for neutral density filters and are installed as described above. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 27: Operations Operations

    Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors All electrical connections are all made on the rear panel of the Lambda 10-2. See the FIRST TIME USE chapter for details on connecting the power cord and filter wheel cable(s). LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 28: Front Panel Controls

    Figure 3-2. Lambda 10-2 Controller Keypad There are sixteen keys on the Lambda 10-2 keypad: Ten numerical keys (0 to 9), and six function keys. The microprocessor that controls the Lambda 10-2 reads the keys while they are depressed but the appropriate action will occur only when the key is released. If a key is pressed while a move is in progress but released after the move is over, the key will read normally.

  • Page 29: Reset Button

    “ON LINE” commands. ON LINE: ON LINE: This key transfers control of the Lambda 10-2 to an interfaced external source, ON LINE: ON LINE: such as a computer.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Wheel

    F1 = Wheel A or or or or F2 = Wheel B The selected filter wheel (A or B) will be indicated in the lower left corner of the controller display after the word “MANUAL”. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 31: Selecting The Filter Position

    The highest speed that can be used will depend on the weight of the filters mounted in the wheel. In a 25mm, 10-position filter wheel equipped with two typical LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 32: Selecting The Shutter Position (Open/Close)

    Error Detection and Recovery Error Detection and Recovery The Lambda 10-2 contains two sensor systems that are used to monitor the actual position of the filter wheel. After the controller sends the step sequence for a move to a new filter position, it compares the output of these sensors with the expected position.

  • Page 33: Movement Errors: Causes And Solutions

    WHY NOT JUST USE A LARGER MOTOR. As the inertia increases, an increase in the force required to achieve a given acceleration and deceleration becomes necessary. Since the step motor in the LAMBDA 10-2 is operated at rated power, an increase in force could only be obtained by using a larger motor.

  • Page 34: Helpful Tips About Movement Errors

    Lambda 10-2 in their system using little, if any, delay between commands even though a pause occurs during an actual experiment.

  • Page 35: External Control Operations External Control Operations

    General General The Lambda 10-2 microprocessor sets the PARALLEL port, by default, as the input source upon startup and anytime the ON LINE key is pressed. An appropriate command from the remote computer through the PARALLEL port will also set that port as the active input source and the display on the controller will reflect that change on its bottom line.

  • Page 36: Input Command Structure

    Input Commands to the controller via the parallel port are structured in a one-byte (8-bit) signal. These eight bits are transmitted to the Lambda 10-2 controller via the eight input lines (Pin 2 through Pin 9) of the parallel port connector. The eight bits can be used to convey two types of input commands.

  • Page 37: Filter Commands

    Binary Group Value Binary Group Value Binary Group Value Binary Group Value 0111 Examples Examples Examples Examples Parallel Port Pin # Parallel Port Pin # Parallel Port Pin # Parallel Port Pin # LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 38: Special Commands: On Line, Batch, And Shutter Commands

    Lambda 10-2 controller’s serial or parallel port. When the controller is in the ON LINE (Remote) mode, the eight input lines on the parallel port are examined at 50 microsecond intervals.
  • Page 39 Sending the commands in the correct order assures the best performance. Microsoft QuickBasic The following listing lists a program for batch transfer through a PC parallel (printer) port. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 40: Output Command Structure: Busy And Error Lines

    BUSY BUSY BUSY line will stay high until the correct filter is in position, but the ERROR ERROR ERROR ERROR signal will stay high only until Filter 0 (zero) is in position. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 41: Strategies For Controlling The Lambda 10-2 Via The Parallel Port

    Obviously, it is also possible for the host computer to control the timing of events based on the expected behavior of the Lambda 10-2 (as described above) using the BUSY BUSY line only to verify that the controller is in the expected state.

  • Page 42: Using The Error Line

    The details of the input and output signals were described in previous sections. Now we will discuss the way in which these signals may be used to control the Lambda 10-2 from a PC computer's parallel printer port. This information is provided as a limited example and is only intended to show the elements useful in controlling the Lambda 10-2 through a generic printer port.

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Pc Parallel (Printer) Port

    The connections to the parallel port are made through a DB 25 connector on your computer. The pin assignments for the parallel port socket are (as viewed from the plug side): Figure 4-2. PC parallel (printer) port Table 4-4. PC and Lambda 10-2 parallel port pin assignments Pin # Pin #...

  • Page 44: Input Command Structure

    BUSY, although the polarity of this signal may differ from the corresponding printer BUSY signal. With the Lambda 10-2 BUSY line connected to Pin 11 of the computer’s parallel printer port, the input port can be read to obtain the status of the Lambda10-2. Using Microsoft QuickBasic, this would be done as follows: LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL –...

  • Page 45: Listing 4-2. Program To Obtain The Lambda 10-2 Status On The Pc Parallel Port

    Listing 4-2. Program to obtain the Lambda 10-2 status on the PC parallel port. BUSY: OUT BASEPORT+2, 16 ‘Required on some computers ‘before data can be read FOR U = 0 TO 5 ‘Delay to allow Lambda 10-2 NEXT U ‘to set busy flag...

  • Page 46: Dedicated Ttl Line

    The command code structures, however, are quite similar. The connection and Command Structure required to control the Lambda 10-2 via the Serial port are discussed in this chapter.

  • Page 47: Connecting To The Serial Port

    Connecting to the Serial Port Connecting to the Serial Port The serial interface connector on the back of the Lambda 10-2 controller cabinet is a DB-9 connector. The connections are arranged so a standard DB-9 serial cable can be used to connect the controller to a PC serial port.

  • Page 48: Filter Commands

    This byte is the raw datum that serves as a Filter Command to select the Filter Position, Switching Speed and Filter Wheel on the Lambda 10-2 controller. Typically, this binary value is sent as its decimal equivalent as described below.

  • Page 49: Output Command Structure: Command Echo And

    Output Command Structure: Command Echo and <CR> Output Command Structure: Command Echo and <CR> With the serial interface, the LAMBDA 10-2 controller responds to each command by echoing the command back to the host computer. This indicates that the command was received and will be executed promptly.
  • Page 50 A similar subroutine can be used to hold the computer in a loop until the carriage return (13) is received. BUSYCHECK: IF LOC(1) > 0 THEN SerialInput$ = INPUT$(1, #1) ASC(SerialInput$)=13 THEN RETURN GOTO BUSYCHECK LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 51: Maintenance Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Routine cleaning of the Lambda 10-2 system is required to prevent excessive dust accumulations. This is done by wiping all exterior surfaces with a dry, soft, cotton cloth. All retaining rings should be inspected occasionally to be certain that they are seated into the filter holders and cups.
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  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Sutter Instrument Company, a division of Sutter Instrument Corporation, limits the warranty on this instrument to repair and replacement of defective components for two years from date of shipment, provided the instrument has been operated in accordance with the instructions outlined in this manual.
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  • Page 55: Appendix B. Appendix B. Accessories Appendix B. Accessories

    Liquid light guide (2 meters, 3mm diameter). Includes C-mount, lens, and lens tube. Slide-in filter holders are for filter wheels equipped with a shutter. Drop-in filter holders are for filter wheels that are not equipped with a shutter. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 56: Cables

    DSUB 9-pin male to DIN serial cable for connecting a Macintosh (pre- Mac OS X Apple Macintosh systems only) to the serial RS-232 port. CLAM10 CLAM10 CLAM10 CLAM10 25 pin breakout to BNC cable. LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 57: Appendix C. Appendix C. Fuse Replacement Appendix C. Fuse Replacement

    Replace the active fuse with the spare and re-install the fuse holder and power cord. If the controller fails to power up with the new fuse installed, call Sutter Instrument technical support personnel for assistance. Figure 5-2. Fuse holder.

  • Page 58: Table C-1. Fuse Type And Rating

    Manufacturer Exam Manufacturer Exam Manufacturer Exam Manufacturer Examples ples ples ples 110V 1.5A, 250V Bussmann GMC-1.5A or GMC-1.5-R (RoHS) 220V T0.63A, 250V Bussmann GDC-630mA or S506-630-R (RoHS); or Littelfuse: 218.630 or 218.063P (RoHS) LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 59: Controller (Rack Mount)

    Power cord Power cord 10A, 250V, with safety ground plug 10A, 250V, with safety ground plug Power cord Power cord 10A, 250V, with safety ground plug 10A, 250V, with safety ground plug LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 60: Table D-2. Cable Specifications

    6.25 x 7 x 2 in (15.88 x 17.75 x 5.8 cm) Weight: Weight: Weight: Weight: 2 lb., 14 oz. (1.31 kg) 2 lb., 14 oz. (1.31 kg) 2 lb., 14 oz. (1.31 kg) 2 lb., 14 oz. (1.31 kg) LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 61: Table E-1. Complete Remote-Control Command Reference

    Alt-0025 (EM) 00011010 Alt-0026 (SUB) Alt-0031 (US) 00011111 00100000 Alt-0032 (space) 00100001 Alt-0033 00100010 Alt-0034 “ 00100011 Alt-0035 00100100 Alt-0036 00100101 Alt-0037 00100110 & Alt-0038 00100111 Alt-0039 ‘ 00101000 Alt-0040 00101001 Alt-0041 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 62 01000000 Alt-0080 01000001 Alt-0081 01000010 Alt-0082 01000011 Alt-0083 01000100 Alt-0084 01000101 Alt-0085 01000110 Alt-0086 01000111 Alt-0087 01001000 Alt-0088 01001001 Alt-0089 01001010 Alt-0090 – – Alt-0095 01011111 01010000 Alt-0096 01010001 Alt-0097 01010010 Alt-0098 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 63 10000101 Alt-0133 10000110 Alt-0134 10000111 Alt-0135 10001000 Alt-0136 10001001 Alt-0137 10001010 Alt-0138 Alt-0143 10001111 10010000 Alt-0144 10010001 Alt-0145 10010010 Alt-0146 10010011 Alt-0147 10010100 Alt-0148 10010101 Alt-0149 10010110 Alt-0150 10010111 Alt-0151 10011000 Alt-0152 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 64 Open Shutter B conditionally Alt-0187 10111100 Close Shutter B Alt-0188 10111101 Alt-0189 Alt-0191 10111111 11000000 Alt-0192 11000001 Alt-0193 11000010 Alt-0194 11000011 Alt-0195 11000100 Alt-0196 11000101 Alt-0197 11000110 Alt-0198 11000111 Alt-0199 11001000 Alt-0200 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 65 11011001 Alt-0233 11011010 Alt-0234 Alt-0237 11011101 11011110 On Line Alt-0238 11011111 Alt-0239 11110000 Alt-0240 11110001 Alt-0241 11110010 Alt-0242 11110011 Alt-0243 11110100 Alt-0244 11110101 Alt-0245 11110110 Alt-0246 11110111 Alt-0247 11111000 Alt-0248 11111001 Alt-0249 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

  • Page 66: Table E-2. Filter Command Structure

    If Wheel A: (0 * 128) + ( * 16) + = command byte speed position If Wheel B: (1 * 128) + ( * 16) + = command byte LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 67 ...........15 F1,F2..............23 holder ..............15 LOCAL..............23 loading............13, 15 numeric...............23 maximum thickness maximum thickness maximum thickness maximum thickness..........14 ON LINE............23 neutral density ...........19 SHUTR ...............23 retaining ring .............15 SPEED..............23 specifications ............4 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 68 T T T T input commands ..........32 power technical specifications..........55 connection ............22 controller controller............55 controller controller consumption............55 dimensions dimensions dimensions dimensions ..........55, 56 voltage selector...........22 technical support .............1 power cord TTL lines ..............42 mains..............55 LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 69 ..............55 unpacking ..............7 voltage selector switch..........9 V V V V W W W W vacuum fluorescent display........23 warranty ..............49 vibration ..............7 weight .............. 55, 56 weight weight weight NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
  • Page 70 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)

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