Ocean Optics LS-1 Series - Manual (Page 5)

LS-1 Installation and Operation Instructions
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R-LS-1 Rack-mount Tungsten Halogen Light
Source
The R-LS-1 Rack-mount Tungsten Halogen Light Source is a white-light source optimized for the
VIS-NIR (360-2000 nm) range. It offers high color temperature, highly efficient output and long life
in a compact, economical package.
Standard R-LS-1 light sources come with a 900-hour 3100 K bulb. However, the LS-1-LL (long life)
is identical to the LS-1 with the exception of its 10,000-hour 2800 K bulb.
The R-LS-1 is the rack-mount version of the LS-1. It is identical in performance to the LS-1.
Parts Included
The R-LS-1 light source ships with the following items:
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R-LS-1 Rack-mount Tungsten Halogen Light Source
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Allen wrench
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Three Teflon diffusion discs
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One BG-34 blue filter
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12 VDC power supply (a European power supply is also available)
The Teflon
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diffusion discs are installed inside the light source. They are used to create a diffuse light
source that is optimal for coupling into fibers, as well as for attenuating the source when spectrometer
saturation is an issue. From smallest to largest, the three Teflon discs attenuate the light by
approximately 50%, 75%, and 99% respectively.
The BG-34 blue filter is a 12.7 mm filter that you can install in the light source to enhance the signal
in the blue region relative to the red and NIR regions.
Using the R-LS-1
WARNING
Do NOT insert plastic or flammable materials into the 3 mm filter slot on the top
of the LS-1. These materials could melt or ignite due to the extreme heat
generated by the light source.
The light source becomes extremely hot during operation. Handle with extreme
care.
Connecting the R-LS-1
► Procedure
Follow the instructions below to connect your R-LS-1 light source:
1. Identify the R-LS-1 in the equipment rack.