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Newport Cornerstone 260B User Manual (77 pages)

1/4m Monochromator Family

Brand: Newport | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
2
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
10
Figure 1: Optical Configurations of the Cornerstone 260B with Quad Grating Assembly
10
Figure 2: Optical Configuration of the Cornerstone 260B with Dual Grating Assembly
10
Available Models
11
Figure 3: Model Numbering System
11
Typical Applications
12
Figure 4: Application Example: Quantum Efficiency Measurements
12
Initial Setup
13
What's Included
13
Unpacking
13
Choosing a Location
13
Mounting Options
14
Figure 5: Model 74104B Mounting Kit
14
Electrical and Computer Connections
15
Figure 6: Monochromator Connections
16
Shutter
17
Remote Shutter Operation
17
Figure 7: Remote Shutter Control BNC Connector
17
Input and Output Slits
18
Fixed Slits
18
Figure 8: a Fixed Slit Installed into the Holder
18
Figure 9: Available Fixed Slits
18
Micrometer Adjustable Slits
19
Figure 10: a Micrometer Adjustable Slit
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Figure 11: a Fully Closed Micrometer Adjustable Slit
19
Figure 12: Shortest Micrometer Adjustable Slit Height
20
Figure 13: Tallest Micrometer Adjustable Slit Height
20
Diffraction Gratings
21
Figure 14: Gratings Installed on Dual Mount
21
Figure 15: Gratings Installed on Quad Mount
21
Grating Types
22
Figure 16: Grating Properties Table for CS260B Pre-Configured Models
22
Grating Efficiency and Blazing
23
Figure 17: Grating Efficiency Curve, Cornerstone 260B Monochromator UV-NIR, High Resolution Quad Configuration (CS260B-1 Models)
24
Figure 18: Grating Efficiency Curve, Cornerstone 260B Monochromator UV-NIR, High Resolution Dual Configuration (CS260B-2 Models)
24
Figure 19: Grating Efficiency Curve, Cornerstone 260B Monochromator VIS-NIR, Extended Range Configuration (CS260B-3 Models)
25
Figure 20: Grating Efficiency Curve, Cornerstone 260B Monochromator UV-SWIR, Extended Configuration (CS260B-Q Models)
25
Polarization Effects
26
Optional Diffraction Gratings
26
Figure 21: Available Diffraction Grating Options
27
Monochromator Resolution
28
Determining Resolution
28
Figure 22: some of the Fixed Slit Sizes Available
28
Getting Light into a Monochromator
29
Acceptance Pyramid
29
Figure 23: Acceptance Pyramid of Monochromator
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Figure 24: Grating Correctly "Filled" with Light
29
F Number Matching
30
Figure 25: Mismatched F Numbers Resulting in Stray Light
30
Figure 26: F Number Matcher Used with Fiber Optic Cable
30
Blocking Higher Order Radiation
31
Order Sorting Filters
31
Filter Wheel
32
Figure 27: Model USFW-100 Filter Wheel
32
Communication Methods
33
Utility Software
33
Figure 28: Mono Utility Software Screens
33
Hand Controller
34
Tracq Basic Software
34
Figure 29: Cornerstone 260B Monochromator with 74009 Hand Controller
34
Low-Level Commands
35
Mono Term Software
35
Figure 30: Tracq Basic Screens
35
Figure 31: Query Using Monoterm Software
35
Grating Installation and Calibration
36
Recalibration Services
36
Setting the Wavelength Offset
36
Determining the Grating Calibration Factor
37
Troubleshooting
38
Corrupted Memory
38
Figure 32: Entering Calibration Values in Utility Software
38
Specifications
39
Dimensions
41
Figure 33: Cornerstone 260B Dimensions
41
Figure 34: Micrometer Adjustable Slit Dimensions
41
Figure 35: Model 74104B Mounting Kit
42
Appendix I: Remote Commands and Queries
43
Opening Rs-232 Communication Interface
43
Troubleshooting Rs-232
44
Figure 36: DB-9 Connector
44
Command and Query Syntax
45
Standard Mode
45
Handshake Mode
46
Cs260B Command Quick Reference Summary
48
Detailed Command Reference
49
Command Synchronization
61
Error Codes
62
Appendix II: Using the Hand Controller
65
Activating the Hand Controller
65
Using the Keypad
65
Figure 37: 74009 Hand Controller
65
Key Reference
66
APPENDIX III: USB Operation
69
Appendix IV: Grating Physics Tutorial
70
The Grating Equation
70
Figure 38: the Sawtooth Pattern of a Grating Section
70
The Grating Equation in Practice
71
Figure 39: the Grating Equation Satisfied for a Parallel Beam of Monochromatic Light
71
Figure 40: Polychromatic Light Diffracted from a Grating
71
Grating Order
72
Figure 41: Sign Convention for the Angle of Incidence, Angle of Diffraction and Grating Angle
72
Grating Dispersion
73
Grating Illumination and Resolution
73
Warranty and Service
74
Contacting Newport Corporation
74
Request for Assistance / Service
75
Repair Service
75
Non-Warranty Repair
75
Warranty Repair
76
Loaner / Demo Material
77

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