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- Page 1 SLS401 & SLS402 Benchtop Arc Lamp User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.6.3. Bulb State Warning ......................19 Chapter 6 Bulb Replacement ......................20 Chapter 7 Specifications ........................21 Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing ......................22 Chapter 9 Certifications and Compliances ..................23 Chapter 10 Regulatory ...........................24 Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................25 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal... -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 2: Safety Chapter 2 Safety The lamp comes with a switching power supply compatible with voltages from 100 to 240 VAC. There is no need to change the fuse when selecting your regional voltage. SHOCK WARNING High voltage inside. -
Page 5: Chapter 3 Product Overview
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 3: Product Overview Chapter 3 Product Overview 3.1. Planck's Law and Black Body Radiation A black body is an object that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation (e.g., light): no light passes through or is reflected. However, despite the name, a black body will also emit electromagnetic radiation. The radiation of a black body in thermal equilibrium is described by Planck’s Law: Where is the radiated power per unit area of emitting surface per unit wavelength at temperature... -
Page 6: Xenon And Mercury Xenon Arc Lamp
Optical Configuration The SLS401 is a Xenon Arc lamp with a 150 W Xenon bulb. SLS402 is a Mercury Xenon Arc lamp with a 150 W Mercury-Xenon bulb. The bulb is placed inside the lamp housing at the back focal point of the collimating lens, with... - Page 7 Figure 4 gives an outline of the optical configuration of the Arc lamp. Bulb Rear Mirror Lens Radius of Curvature Back Focal Length Figure 4 Basic Optical Configuration of SLS401 and SLS402 Lamps Here are the dimensions of the bulbs. Bulb Specifications 125 mm Dimensions 150 mm 58 mm 1.9 mm...
- Page 8 Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 3: Product Overview The collimating lens is a plano-convex aspherical lens, with the plano surface facing the arc. The main specifications of the collimating lens are listed below. Lens Specifications Parameter Symbol Value Clear Aperture 35 mm Diameter 38 mm H"...
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Page 9: Chapter 4 Getting Started
Figure 8 Packaging of the SLS401 and SLS402 Lamps There are 6 major pieces of foam inserts in the packaging of an SLS401 or SLS402 as shown in Figure 8. Remove them carefully and take out the lamp and controller. -
Page 10: Operation Elements
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 4: Getting Started 4.3. Operation Elements 4.3.1. Lamp Housing Front and Back Panels Figure 9 Front and Back Panel of SLS401 or SLS402 Lamp Housing L1. Shutter Control Knob L2. Collimating Lens L3. 4-40 Threaded Hole for 60 mm Cage Systems ... -
Page 11: Controller Back Panel
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 4: Getting Started 4.3.3. Controller Back Panel Figure 11 Back Panel of Arc Lamp controller C5. Cooling Fan C6. Connector for Lamp Control Cable C7. USB Connector (Reserved for Future Firmware Updates) C8. -
Page 12: Bulb Installation
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 4: Getting Started The temperature of the bulb may reach a few hundred degrees Celsius during operation. Always wait at least 30 minutes for the bulb to cool down before handling the bulb after operation. Make sure that the bulb is always installed with the correct direction and polarity. 4.5. - Page 13 Figure 13 Removing the Side Plate The SLS401/402 is equipped with a dummy bulb to secure the top bulb holder during transportation. Loosen the thumb screws on top and bottom bulb holder by turning counterclockwise and remove the dummy bulb. Keep the dummy bulb for future use.
- Page 14 Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 4: Getting Started Insert the bulb into the bottom bulb holder. MAKE SURE THAT THE ANODE IS POINTING UP. Trying to ignite a bulb installed upside-down may cause damage to the bulb and the controller. Anode Cathode Figure 15 Insert the bulb with anode pointing up.
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Page 15: Setting Up On A Work Surface
All four feet on the lamp housing are height adjustable to compensate for any unevenness of a work surface. To adjust the height, use a 4 mm hex key (one is included with the SLS401 and SLS402) to loosen and remove the cap screws. - Page 16 Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 4: Getting Started The lamp also allows direct mounting to an optical breadboard or table. It is compatible with both metric and imperial breadboards/tables. Simply remove all four feet with a 4 mm hex key and use M6 or 1/4"-20 cap screws (not included in the package) to secure the bottom plate to a working surface.
- Page 17 Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 4: Getting Started Connect the lamp cable to both the lamp housing and controller. Please notice that there is an arrow marker on both the plug and the socket. Make sure those two makers are in line with each other, then lightly press the connector onto the socket and turn the threaded cap screw clockwise to lock the connector using the included 1.3 mm hex key.
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Page 18: Chapter 5 Operation
LEDs will be GREEN. The LCD screen will show the type and wattage of the bulb. For the SLS401 and SLS402, the bulb type will show as SLS400 regardless of which bulb is installed (Xenon or Mercury Xenon). On the left corner of the screen, a timer will count down the hours left in the bulb’s lifetime. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Rear Concave Mirror
As shown in Figure 22, loosen the locking ring and then turn the lens tube to change the lens position: clockwise to move closer to bulb or counterclockwise to move further away from bulb. Thorlabs' SPW503 Spanner Wrench (sold separately) can be used to easily loosen or tighten the SM2 locking ring. -
Page 20: Application Ideas
Thorlabs 60 mm Cage System. The collimating lens also has internal SM2 threads to allow the integration of Thorlabs SM2 mounts and lens tubes. Figure 25 shows an application idea of how to integrate the SLS401 with Thorlabs’ 60 mm cage system and an SM2 lens tube. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Also make sure the lamp is cooled down before attempting to switch the unit on. If the warning keeps occurring with a new bulb even when it is cold, please contact Thorlabs Tech Support. Rev C, September 28, 2018... -
Page 22: Chapter 6 Bulb Replacement
The bulb of the lamp needs to be replaced after reaching its lifetime. The item numbers of the replacement bulbs for the SLS401 and SLS402 are SLS401B and SLS402B, respectively. The bulbs are also interchangeable between the SLS401 and SLS402 lamp housings. -
Page 23: Chapter 7 Specifications
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 7: Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications Item # SLS401 SLS402 240 - 2400 nm Wavelength Range Color Temperature 5800 K 6000 K Bulb Type Xenon Mercury-Xenon Bulb Power 150 W Arc Gap 1.9 mm Output Optical Power >1.3 W... -
Page 24: Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawing Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing 214.7 mm (8.45") 217.0 mm 62.2 mm (8.54") Shutter Knob 76.7 mm (2.45") (3.02") 4-40 Hole For 60 mm Cage System (4 Places) 62.2 mm (2.45") 261.2 mm SM2V05 Lens Tube (10.28") 114.2 mm 82.0 mm... -
Page 25: Chapter 9 Certifications And Compliances
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 9: Certifications and Compliances Chapter 9 Certifications and Compliances This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 26: Chapter 10 Regulatory
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 27: Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Benchtop Arc Lamp Chapter 11: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to- date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. - Page 28 www.thorlabs.com...
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