Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source 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...
Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source 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. WARNING Do not operate this device in explosive environments. WARNING Do not operate this device in wet or damp conditions.
3.2. Spectrum Thorlabs’ SLS204 Deuterium UV Light Source provides a continuous emission over the 200 nm to 700 nm spectral region with high intensity and the spectral lines and over the molecular emission range. Figure 2 shows the typical output spectra of SLS204.
3.4. Output Stabilization Unlike traditional deuterium light sources, the SLS204 will not suffer either from a gradual decrease or short term fluctuation in brightness during its lifetime. SLS204 light source is equipped with an internal feedback loop and therefore can ensure a constant output intensity, low-noise operation, and a long life span.
5. To disable the bulb, press the LAMP ON button again; the LED on the button will go OFF as well. 6. To power off the unit, toggle the rocker switch to “O” position. Figure 5 Switching on SLS204 CAUTION: HOT SURFACE The housing of the light source can get very hot during operation. The temperature may reach ~60 °C.
Thorlabs’ 30 mm cage system. Figure 6 Remove the Dust Cap The fiber adapter on the front panel is an SMA-SM1 fiber adapter and can be removed with a Thorlabs SPW909 Spanner Wrench to expose the internal SM1 thread. Rev A, January 22, 2018...
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30mm cage system and SM1 optomechanics, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 SLS204 with 30 mm Cage System and SM1 Lens Tube It is also possible to replace the SMA-SM1 fiber adapter with other types of SM1 fiber adapter for compatibility with various types of fiber patch cables.
Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source Chapter 5: Maintenance Chapter 5 Maintenance 5.1. Fuse Replacement WARNING Always power off the unit and disconnect power cord before operating a fuse replacement. The fuse is located in the fuse drawer below the power inlet. To replace the fuse, press the two clips on the drawer and pull it out, as shown in Figure 8.
ESD protection to avoid damaging the light source. Thorlabs offers replacement bulbs for the SLS204 light source. To replace the bulb module, power off the unit and disconnect the power cord. Wait at least 10 minutes for the unit to cool down.
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Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source Chapter 5: Maintenance Hold the bulb cover and slide it sideways to remove it. Figure 10 Remove the Bulb Cover The black connector connects the bulb wire to the rest of the electronics. Press the two clamps on the sides of the connector at the same time and pull it out from the socket.
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Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source Chapter 5: Maintenance Use the 2 mm (5/64") hex key to remove the two cap screws that hold the bulb. Figure 12 Remove Cap Screws on the Bulb Holder Carefully pull out the old bulb. Figure 13 Pull out the Bulb Page 12...
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Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source Chapter 5: Maintenance Place the replacement bulb within the bulb receptacle. Please notice that there is a slot on the bulb base which should fit right on the pin on the front side of the bulb holder, as shown in Figure 14. Tighten the two caps screws so the bulb is secured in the bulb holder.
Standard deviation of optical power measured at room temperature over a 1 hour period (after 45 minutes of warm-up) with a 1 Hz sampling rate. Thorlabs defines the end of life condition of this light source as a drop in intensity to ≤...
Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source Chapter 8: Certifications and Compliances Chapter 8 Certifications and Compliances This product fulfills the requirements of the following Applicable Standards: 2006/95 EC Low Voltage Directive 12.Dec. 2006 EMC 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EN 61010-1: 2001 Safety of Test and Measurement Equipment EN 61326-1: 2006 EMC of Test and Measurement Equipment...
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Stabilized Deuterium UV Light Source Chapter 8: Certifications and Compliances Rev A, January 22, 2018 Page 17...
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.
Chapter 10 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. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe...
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