M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ........................5 SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS ..................... 6 GENERAL WARNINGS ......................7 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ....................... 7 MECHANICAL HANDLING ....................8 OPTICS CARE AND HANDLING ................... 8 INTRODUCTION ..........................9 OPTICAL CONFIGURATION ....................9 STRAY LIGHT REJECTION ....................
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19.4 GRATING DISPERSION ...................... 70 19.5 GRATING ILLUMINATION AND RESOLUTION..............70 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ......................71 20.1 CONTACTING NEWPORT CORPORATION ..............71 20.2 REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE / SERVICE ................. 72 20.3 REPAIR SERVICE ....................... 72 20.4 NON-WARRANTY REPAIR ....................72 20.5 WARRANTY REPAIR ......................
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M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Optical Configuration of the MS260i ..................... 9 Figure 2: Model Number Codes ......................... 10 Figure 3: Model 74104 Mounting Kit ......................12 Figure 4: Spectrograph Connections ......................14 Figure 5: Remote Shutter Control BNC Connector ..................15 Figure 6: A Fixed Slit Installed into the Holder ...................
Do not attempt to operate any system without reading all the information provided with each of the components. Please read all instructions that were provided prior to operation of the system. If there are any questions, please contact Newport Corp. or the representative through whom the system was purchased.
EUROPEAN UNION CE MARK The presence of the CE Mark on Newport Corporation equipment means that it has been designed, tested and certified as complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and recommendations.
Note: This instrument conforms to CE standards for both safety and EMC. During normal use, this equipment will not pose any electrical hazards to the user. Read all warnings before installing or operating this system. If there are any questions or concerns, contact Oriel Instruments or the regional sales representative for Newport.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 1.4 MECHANICAL HANDLING Avoid dropping, sudden shocks, or rough handling of the spectrograph since this may cause the system to lose its calibration and may destroy the high precision drive components or optics. 1.5 OPTICS CARE AND HANDLING Do not touch any optical surfaces since this is likely to cause irreparable damage.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 2 INTRODUCTION The Oriel MS260i is a high performance, economical, and user-friendly imaging spectrograph – an ideal instrument for research and OEM applications. Each of these instruments includes up to three diffraction gratings, filter wheel control circuitry, and an integrated electronic shutter.
If the model number differs from the code, it is a Special Order configuration. In that case, refer to the Sales Order of the instrument for more information. Available standard configurations are listed on Newport.com. Please note that not all configurations may be available.
Inspect the shipping box for external signs of damage or mishandling. Inspect the contents for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, immediately contact Oriel Instruments or the Newport representative from whom the system was purchased.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 3.4 MOUNTING OPTIONS The ability to mount the spectrograph simplifies setup and alignment of the optical system. The mounting plate or kits also helps ensure consistent results over time, as the spectrograph cannot be accidentally moved out of position. The following options are available for securing the MS260i: •...
Read all warnings before installing or operating this system. If there are any questions or concerns, contact Oriel Instruments or the regional sales representative for Newport. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never attempt to open the lamp power supply or spectrograph power adapter.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS Figure 4: Spectrograph Connections The USB models of the MS260i each include a USB 2.0 cable. A GPIB cable (model 70038) and RS232 cable (model 70040) are available from Oriel, ordered separately. If using a commercially available USB/GPIB or USB/RS232 converter cable, the driver for the cable must be installed before communication to the spectrograph can be established.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 4 SHUTTER An electronic shutter is integrated into spectrograph’s design. It is mounted inside the housing at the input port. This shutter is normally closed. The shutter is used to close the light path when light is not required. This allows the light source to remain on, and therefore remain warmed up, so that it continues to provide stable performance.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 5 SLITS AND ARRAY DETECTOR ADAPTER To operate any spectrograph, a slits are required at the input port. All types of slits offered with the MS260i all have 1.5-inch male flanges, allowing them to be easily connected to the wide variety of Oriel accessories and instruments.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 5.2 MICROMETER ADJUSTABLE SLIT A micrometer adjustable slit assembly is continuously variable from fully closed to 3 mm width. A height adjustment slide allows variation in the height from 2 to 12 mm. Benefits of the micrometer adjustable slit are flexibility and high throughput.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS Use a 10x multiplier to convert the micrometer reading to the actual slit opening size. For example, turning the dial one full revolution starting from the fully closed position will give a reading of 50 on the micrometer.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 5.3 MOTORIZED SLIT A motorized slit assembly may be adjusted from 6 µm to 2 mm width in 6 µm steps. The slit width is controlled through the utility software, optional hand controller, optional TracQ Basic software or by using low level commands.
The MS260i spectrographs feature diffraction gratings produced by Richardson Gratings. Both Oriel Instruments and Richardson Gratings are part of the Newport family of brands, and have a long history of working together to design spectrographs that are appropriate for a wide variety of applications.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 6.1 GRATING TYPES Ruled grating masters are produced using a ruling engine with an extremely fine cutting tool. Holographic gratings (also called interference gratings) are produced by recording interference fringes in photoresist. The different techniques cause some differences in performance. Holographic gratings are most frequently available at high groove densities due to manufacturing limitations inherent in the technology.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 6.2 GRATING EFFICIENCY AND BLAZING Efficiency and its variation with wavelength and spectral order are important characteristics of a diffraction grating. For a reflection grating, efficiency is defined as the energy flow (power) of monochromatic light diffracted into the order being measured, relative either to the energy flow of the incident light (absolute efficiency) or to the energy flow of specular reflection from a polished mirror substrate coated with the same material (relative efficiency).
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 6.3 POLARIZATION EFFECTS The diffraction efficiency from a grating usually depends on the polarization of the radiation incident on the grating. There can be significant differences between the efficiency for radiation with the electric field vector parallel to the grating grooves and radiation with the electric vector perpendicular to the grooves.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 7 SPECTROGRAPH RESOLUTION AND BANDPASS Gratings are available in various groove densities (i.e. lines/mm). Higher groove densities have higher reciprocal dispersion and therefore higher resolution. The spectrograph bandpass with a 1200 lines/mm grating is half that of the same arrangement with a 600 lines/mm grating. Note that this simple relationship is not accurate for slit widths below 50 µm, as the optical aberrations begin to play a role in the bandpass and resolution.
Resolution is listed for each grating at the grating's blaze wavelength, i.e. the wavelength with the greatest efficiency. Actual performance is determined by the spectrograph wavelength accuracy, precision and calibration. Newport suggests having the spectrograph recalibrated annually by a qualified service technician.
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M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS For other grating line densities or slit widths not specified in the previous table, multiply the m slit width setting (mm) by the reciprocal dispersion (nm/mm) to calculate the resolution for each grating. As a general rule, a grating with 1200 lines/mm will have half the resolution value of a 600 line/mm grating.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 8 GETTING LIGHT INTO A MONOCHROMATOR 8.1 ACCEPTANCE PYRAMID The figure below shows the optical path of the light input to the instrument. The spectrograph has an acceptance pyramid, often described by an F/#. The position and dimensions of the internal optics determines the pyramid.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 8.2 F NUMBER MATCHING The MS260i spectrograph is an F/3.9 instrument. Without matching the F/# of the incoming light beam, stray light increases and throughput of desired signal suffers. To illustrate this concept, the photos below show a fiber optic cable placed at the entrance of a spectrograph. Fibers are typically F/2.
Erroneous measurements may be taken because what was thought to be a measurement with a single wavelength was actually a measurement using radiation at that wavelength – but contaminated with higher order radiation. Consider using Newport’s Colored-Glass Alternative Filters for blocking higher order diffraction.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 10 COMMUNICATION METHODS In order to satisfy the needs of as many users as possible, the MS260i is designed to be controlled from a variety of sources. The MS260i is capable of automatically controlling an optional filter wheel, Models USFW-100 or 74010 . It is also able to interface with the motorized filter wheel included with Oriel’s APEX2 light sources.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 10.1 UTILITY SOFTWARE LabVIEW-based utility software is included at no extra cost with all MS260i models to control both the spectrograph gratings and optional motorized filter wheel. The MonoTerm software provided with the spectrograph includes USB drivers for Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The software can also control the instrument through an RS232 or GPIB connection.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 10.2 HAND CONTROLLER The optional 74009 Hand Controller is designed specifically for use with MS260i imaging spectrographs and Oriel’s Cornerstone series monochromators. It is very easy to set up – simply plug it into the instrument and it’s ready to go. There is no need to purchase a computer and set up the software.
Data acquisition and processing occurs in real time. TracQ Basic is an application integrating Oriel spectrographs with various detection instruments, such as the Newport Optical Power and Energy Meters, 1918-R, 1936-R and 2936-R, plus Oriel’s LIDA-SRS-KIT. Software prompts guide users through the measurement process. Instruments are controlled and scan parameters are set up through simple, intuitive dialog boxes.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 10.4 LOW-LEVEL COMMANDS An intuitive command set is provided for those wishing to create their own programming. A list of these commands is provided in the user’s manual included with the spectrograph. Commands are simple to use. For example, to query the wavelength, enter “WAVE?” The command to close the shutter is “SHUTTER C”.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 11 GRATING INSTALLATION AND CALIBRATION Grating installation and field calibration are typically performed at one of Newport’s manufacturing location, or by qualified field service personnel. The instructions provided in this section are for advanced users only.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 11.3 DETERMINING THE GRATING CALIBRATION FACTOR The following procedure allows advanced users to perform a two-point grating calibration. Procedure: 1. Select a radiation source that has at least two narrow spectral lines in the wavelength region of interest.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 11.4 GRATING INSTALLATION Each grating comes mounted and aligned on a grating mount. For most applications, there is no need to adjust this grating holder. Refer to the general warnings and precautions section of this manual regarding the care and handling of diffraction gratings. Note that only one grating should be replaced at a time.
This section suggests solutions to potential issues that may be encountered when operating the MS260i spectrograph. If the tips in this section do not restore the instrument to working condition, contact Newport to arrange for technical support or repair. Contact information can be found in the Warranty and Service section of this user’s manual.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 12.2 GRATING TURRET POSITION ERROR The photo below shows the inside of a MS260i spectrograph. Normally two or three gratings are mounted on the rotating turret. They are not shown in the photo for clarity. The instrument senses the turret’s angle of rotation based on a sensor.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 13 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Focal Length 257 mm F/3.9 Wavelength Selection Motorized Method Usable Wavelength Range 180 to 2500 nm, grating dependent Spectral Resolution Grating dispersion and slit width dependent Spatial Resolution * ~ 50 um (FWHM) Wavelength Accuracy 0.35 nm Wavelength Precision...
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M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS Motorized Slit Specifications Width Range 6 µm to 2 mm, in 6 µm increments Height 15 mm Repeatability ±5 µm Accuracy ±10 µm Micrometer Adjustable Slit Specifications Width Range 4 μm to 3 mm Height 3 mm to 12 mm Repeatability ±...
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Year mark affixed: 2015 Type of Equipment: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use in industrial locations. Manufacturer: Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 Standards Applied: Compliance was demonstrated to the following standards to the extent applicable: BS EN61326-1: 2013 “Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use...
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 16 APPENDIX I: LOW LEVEL COMMANDS AND QUERIES 16.1 OPENING LOW LEVEL COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Commands and Queries may be sent using Oriel’s MonoTerm software, HyperTerminal or other similar terminal emulation programs. Settings are as follows: Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Parity:...
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 16.3 STANDARD MODE Most normal communication with the MS260i, especially communication handled inside closed application software, is done in Standard Mode. This mode follows all of the rules on the previous page, plus there are some additional features for error handling. The MS260i stores errors internally in a status byte and an error byte, where each bit has a specific meaning.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 16.4 HANDSHAKE MODE This communications mode is most useful for methods development, troubleshooting or in the early stages of programming. Use the command: “HANDSHAKE 1[lf]” to put the MS260i into Handshake Mode. This mode follows the command syntax listed in this manual, but in addition, every Statement is acknowledged.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 16.6 DETAILED COMMAND REFERENCE This section describes the exact syntax, acceptable parameters, and functionality for every MS260i Command. For each corresponding Query, in braces { }, type of Response expected is also listed. Where appropriate, the corresponding Hand Controller key, in brackets [ ], is also listed. Finally, there are some warnings as to possible errors that may occur if a command is not used properly.
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Lines/mm is usually changed only when installing a new grating, and in that case, the parameter should match the value provided by Newport. Note, the Hand Controller only changes the current grating parameters.
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Warning: this value is used to calculate wavelength motion. Offset is usually changed only when installing a new grating, and in that case, the parameter should match the value provided by Newport. This value is automatically changed via the CALIBRATE command. A calibration procedure is outlined in this user’s manual.
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M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS MS260i Accessory Commands SHUTTER T {SHUTTER?} [SHUTTER] Closes or opens the shutter depending upon the single letter mnemonic parameter (T). Closing the shutter requires "C", whereas opening it requires "O". The response to SHUTTER? is simply the one character parameter describing the current state.
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M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS MS260i System Commands {INFO?} [LOCAL] Query for basic instrument information. Generates the same response as the GPIB specific *IDN? That response is “Oriel, Model 74050 MS260i,SNXXX,VYY.YY.YY” where XXX is the unit's serial number and YY.YY.YY is the version number for internal firmware. This information is displayed for 3 seconds when [LOCAL] is pressed on the Hand Controller.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 16.7 ERROR CODES FOR LOW LEVEL COMMANDS MS260i errors are stored internally in the Status byte and Error code. The Status byte is usually empty (decimal value 0) but if an error condition occurs, bit 5 of the Status byte will be set (decimal value 32).
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 17 APPENDIX II: HAND CONTROLLER COMMANDS The optional 74009 Hand Controller is designed specifically for use with Oriel’s Cornerstone series monochromators and MS260i spectrographs. It is very easy to set up – simply plug it into the instrument and it’s ready to go.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 17.3 KEY REFERENCE These commands are listed based on the key locations from the top of the controller to the bottom, left to right. ABORT- If you accidentally press a function key or enter a bad parameter you may press the ABORT key to clear that command before it executes.
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This key (located directly above GRAT) provides access to the grating label. The label is an eight-character alpha-numeric field that is used for information only. Newport puts the grating blaze wavelength as the label during calibration. However, you can use the keypad to type any number, then press ENTER to accept that new value.
18 APPENDIX III: USB DLL The MS260i USB DLL is shared by the Cornerstone 260 monochromators. It is named “Cornerstone.dll” and is located in the C:\Program Files\Newport\Mono Utility x.x.x\Cornerstone DLL directory, with “x.x.x” indicating the revision level of the software.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 18.3 C# USERS This demonstrates how to call the DLL in C# .NET. Below the code is how to add a DLL Reference to a .NET project. Summary: 1. Add Code Reference to both the Cornerstone DLL and the CyUSB (Cypress) DLL 2.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 18.4 C++ USERS Oriel_USB.h file provides a COriel_USB class that links DLL functions to connect and control the Cornerstone. Reminder: Verify the DLL is in the same folder or in command path of executable before running. Summary: Add Oriel_USB.h, Cornerstone.dll and CyUSB.dll to project Add Oriel_USB.h to #include in header file of project.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 19 APPENDIX IV: GRATING PHYSICS TUTORIAL 19.1 THE GRATING EQUATION A typical diffraction grating consists of a substrate, usually of an “optical material”, with a large number of parallel grooves ruled or replicated in its surface and overcoated with a reflecting material such as aluminum.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 19.2 THE GRATING EQUATION IN PRACTICE When a parallel beam of monochromatic light is incident on a grating, the light is diffracted from the grating in directions corresponding to m = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. When a parallel beam of polychromatic light is incident on a grating then the light is dispersed so that each wavelength satisfies the grating equation.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 19.3 GRATING ORDER It is important to note the sign of “m” is given by either form of the grating equation and can be positive or negative. In a spectrograph, the angles I and D are determined by the rotational position of the grating.
M74050 1/4M IMAGING SPECTROGRAPHS 19.4 GRATING DISPERSION If we fix the angle I in the grating equation and differentiate with respect to wavelength we get: a x cos D x δD = m x δλ Thus: δD/δλ is the angular dispersion or change of diffraction angle corresponding to a small change in wavelength.
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Newport Corporation. If the instrument needs to be returned for service, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained prior to shipment to Newport. This RMA number must appear on both the shipping container and the package documents.
20.5 WARRANTY REPAIR If there are any defects in material or workmanship or a failure to meet specifications, notify Newport Corporation promptly, prior to the expiration of the warranty.
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