Sciencetech 75W Mercury Light Source Manual Page 3 of 13 1. Introduction St-series mercury lamps are stabilized by the geometry of the gas discharge, resulting in an accurate position of the arc. As a result, the noise is very low - in the order of 0.1%. The most favorable values of drift and noise are achieved when only the middle part of the light arc is used as the light source.
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Sciencetech 75W Mercury Light Source Manual Page 6 of 13 4. Installation and Alignment 4.1 Bulb Installation Procedure The 75w Hg Light source is an ST75 low pressure mercury lamp. The base, socket and shroud that hold the lamp are pre-assembled. The only part to install is the bulb itself, which is shipped separately.
Sciencetech 75W Mercury Light Source Manual Page 7 of 13 c) Gripping the metal portion of the lamp base, insert it as shown by carefully pushing down and then rotating clockwise. Note the orientation of the numbers on the lamp base with respect to the black anodized aluminum socket baseplate.
Sciencetech 75W Mercury Light Source Manual Page 8 of 13 5. Operating Instructions Before operating the lamp the user has to make all cable connections (refer to figures below). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 1) Connect the yellow power cable (Figure 1) to the igniter (Figure 3).
Sciencetech 75W Mercury Light Source Manual Page 9 of 13 user may adjust the lamp power to the desired value by using the CURRENT control knob. IMPORTANT: NOTE 1: After switching the lamp off, it remains hot. It is recommended that you leave the cooling circuit on for about 5 more minutes to cool down the housing.
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Sciencetech 75W Mercury Light Source Manual Page 10 of 13 The Internal Fuse holder is a black plastic device on the side of the case just under the cover. See the image below: Replace a blown fuse with the same type only. Two spare fuses have been provided with the...
All electrical instruments may be dangerous if not handled in accordance with proper instructions and common precautions. Sciencetech Inc. will not be responsible for any damage caused by such units if instructions herein are not followed and repairs are not attended to or performed by company-trained or licensed personnel.
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Upon installation of our equipment, please fill out the attached card and return to us. By completing the card and returning it to Sciencetech, you will register your instrument in warranty and enable us to provide you with the best possible service.
Products sold or resold, but not manufactured by Sciencetech, carry the warranty, if any of the original manufacturer. We will repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty period or employ our best efforts to effect repair or replacement of equipment sold, but not manufactured, by Sciencetech.