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  • Page 2 This document is protected by copyright. Do not copy or publish this document or parts of it without written permission of Avantes BV. Product specifications and descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice. Avantes BV will not be responsible for errors and omissions in this manual or for direct or incidental damages in connection with the use of this device or information.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    12VDC Industrial Power plug ................10 Changing the light source bulb ................11 Technical support....................13 Getting Help ....................13 Avasoft Updates ..................13 Specifications....................14 Ordering Information ................... 14 Appendix A ......................15 Appendix B ......................17 Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Avantes AvaLight-Hal-(S)-Mini. This light source will provide outstanding performance. To get the best of its performance it perfectly matches all Avantes AvaSpec spectrometers. The AvaLight-HAL-(S)-Mini works from visible light to near infrared. It’s a compact, stabilized halogen light source, with adjustable focusing of the fiber connection, maximizing output power at the desired wavelength.
  • Page 5: Avalight-Hal-Mini

    I/O connector plug Power LED The green LED act as status LED for the light source when the power is turned on. ON-OFF Switch Choose operating mode with the ON-OFF-switch: Switch position Light source Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 6: 12Vdc Power Plug

    Note: If high-power and long-life are both high, the output power is not specified 2.2 12VDC Power plug The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below Name Minimum Typical Maximum Voltage Power 18Watt Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 7: Settings For High Power, Long Life Or Disable

    AvaLight-HAL-MINI SMA connector. 2. Unscrew locking-screw, of the collimating lens, with delivered Allen key (1.3mm). 3. By shifting the SMA socket optical power can be optimized. 4. Secure position by tightening the locking screw. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 8: Avalight-Hal-S-Mini

    The green LED act as status LED for the light source when the power is turned on. OFF-TTL-ON Switch Choose operating mode with the mode-switch: Switch position Shutter signal Light source Shutter Closed Not connected Closed High Open Closed Open Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 9: 12Vdc Power Plug

    Note: If high-power and long-life are both high, the output power is not specified 3.2 12VDC Power plug The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below Name Minimum Typical Maximum Voltage Power 18Watt Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 10: Settings For High Power, Long Life Or Disable

    AvaLight-HAL-S-MINI SMA connector. 2. Unscrew locking-screw, of the collimating lens, with delivered Allen key (1.3mm). 3. By shifting the SMA socket you can optimize you optical power. 4. Secure position by tightening the locking screw. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 11: Avalight-Hal-S-Mini-Ind

    I/O connector Power plug 4.2 12VDC Industrial Power plug Connect the included power supply to the 12VDC power plug. The main benefit of an industrial power connector is that the contra connector gets locked. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 12: Changing The Light Source Bulb

    7. Replace the lamp socket; WARNING: do not touch the glass with your fingers. 8. Put back the lamp socket into the lamp house. 9. Reconnect the connector of the lamp socket into the connector of the PCB. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 13 10. Slide back the front plate with mount plate (lamp house with PCB) into the housing of the light source. Be careful not to pinch the electrical wires. Please be careful not to pinch the electrical wires 11. Put back the 2 screws in the front and protection caps. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 14: Technical Support

    6. Technical support 6.1 Getting Help If you have any questions, comments or requests concerning your AvaLight-HAL-(S)-MINI or the AvaSoft software, please go to: http://www.avantes.com In case you have any questions or need support, please send us an email via support@avantes.com 6.2 AvaSoft Updates...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Interface cable AvaSpec-USB2 platform to AvaLight-HAL-(S)-Mini AvaLight-HAL-B-Mini 10W Tungsten Halogen Replacement bulb for AvaLight-HAL-(S)-Mini PS-12V/2.08A Power supply 100-240VAC/12VDC, 2.08A, necessary for AvaLight-HAL-(S)- Mini DONGLE-MINI-H Dongle for high power setting DONGLE-MINI-L Dongle for long life setting Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 16 Appendix A Start AvaSoft and press the settings button (see below). The menu as shown below wills pop-up. Press the light source control tab. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 17 Please execute the following steps 1, 2 and 3. In the pull-down menu you can choose what mode is required. Than press ok. Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...
  • Page 18 Appendix B High-Power dongle Long-Life dongle Revision: 1-01 © Avantes BV www.avantes.com info@avantes.com...

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