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Measurement Operating Manual Thank you for choosing a Scientech Astral calorimeter. Scientech’s employees are pleased to provide you with a product designed for years of reliable and accurate service. Please read this operating manual before using your detector and power meter. This reference information will allow you to fully understand the capabilities of the product.
Astral™ AI310 Power Meter Specifications ......................9 ........................9 Changing or Installing Batteries .....................11 Using AI310 Power Meter with Astral Calorimeter ........................13 Joules Mode ........................14 Watts Mode: .........................16 Scientech Calibration Service ............................16 Limited Warranty ..........................17 Return Material Procedure ........................17 Disposal of Electronic Equipment PN 11869C...
ALORIMETER PERATING ARAMETERS AI310 Serial Number___________________ Calorimeter 1: Calorimeter 2: Model No: Model No: Serial No: Serial No: Calibration Wavelength Calibration Wavelength: Output Sensitivity (S): Output Sensitivity (S): Time Constant (1/e): sec. Time Constant (1/e): sec. Calibration Temp: Calibration Temp: °C Sub.
IEC 664 and transient over voltages according to Installation Categories (Overvoltage Categories) CE Mark Certification The Astral Series calorimeters listed in this manual have been certified for the European CE mark. NPACKING The meter, calorimeter, and accessories are shipped in custom packing materials. All packing materials should be saved for future damage free shipments for calibration or repair.
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The Astral Series detectors are available in either surface or volume absorbing models with apertures of custom sizes or standard 8mm, 16mm, 25mm, 50mm, 100mm, and 200mm aperture models. The surface absorbing models are ideal for measuring continuous wave lasers while the volume absorbing models are well suited for pulsed lasers using either the watts mode or single pulse energy mode.
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™ Table 3. Astral Series 100mm Calorimeter Specifications Model 360401S 380401S 380402S 384UV5S Type of Absorber Surface Volume Volume Volume Aperture Diameter 100mm Minimum Beam Diameter .25 - 35μm .193 - .36μm Spectral Response .266 - 1.2µm 9 -11µm Max Average Power 50W with full illumination of absorbing surface Min Average Power 150mW...
NSTALLING ATTERIES Use only batteries equivalent to Scientech part number 11640 replacement battery. This battery is provided with a protection circuit designed to protect the cell. Misuse or mistreatment of the battery can result in gas generation, leakage or fire. The use of any other battery in the AI310 will void the product warranty.
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1. Remove the 2 screws holding the top panel to the case (see Figure 1) 2. Slide the front panel assembly out of the case. 3. Install the new battery to inside bottom of the case using double sided tape provided. 4.
AC Power Power on/off Port Astral Detector Switch Port Astral Calorimeter with Fiber Holder Analog Meter Zero Adjust Detector Post, Holder & Base Mount (sold separately) Astral Connector USB port (on some models) Figure 2. Astral AI310 Power Meter with 25mm Calorimeter AI310 P SING OWER...
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Each detector has a 1/2" diameter mounting hole for installing the detector onto a mounting base assembly. Screw the mounting base post into one of the mounting holes in the body of the calorimeter. Optional mounting base assemblies are available for purchase from Scientech for mounting the detector/mounting base assembly to an optical bench.
Available Ranges for 200mm Calorimeters 100.0 W 100.0 J, 1000 J Measurements made below 10% of full scale will exceed the absolute accuracy specification. Select a lower range to avoid errors. Joules Trigger Mode Range Figure 3. AI310 Display 7. Select a Mode Pressing the MODE button toggles between Watts and Joules mode.
B. Watts Mode: Pressing ZERO will zero the power meter, begin lasing. 9. System Overload indication The LCD display will show “OL” when the allowable input power level for the range selected has been exceeded. Exceeding the maximum specifications of the calorimeter will cause permanent damage to the Astral Calorimeter.
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Use the wall mount power supply to power the AI310 and charge the optional battery. 13. Optional Meter Mounting System Scientech offers a sturdy mount system (Part Number MT) consists of a non-slip base with three moldable feet, ball mounts, and a meter cradle. This system will hold your AI310 about 15cm above an optical bench or work surface in an upright position.
Scientech product specifications for a period of three (3) years. The product warranty period begins on the date of shipment from Scientech. Scientech warrants that its products shall conform to applicable Scientech specifications and drawings and will meet all the functional and performance requirements when properly installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with Scientech’s operating manual.
ETURN ATERIAL ROCEDURE Should it become necessary to return any product to Scientech for any reason including calibration, please visit Scientech’s website at www.scientechinc.com to obtain an RMA (returned material authorization) number and complete the form. You may also contact our Product Service Department at (800)525-0522 or (303)444-1361 or Fax (303)444-9229 or email inst@scientechinc.com.
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