Optimizing the optical power output – Ocean Optics HL-2000-FHSA User Manual
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1: Setup
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Procedure
To enable automatic shutter control (TTL), perform the following steps:
1. Insert the supplied IC-DB-15-2 15 pin connector into the port on the rear of the HL-2000-FHSA.
HL-2000-FHSA Rear View
2. Move the shutter switch on the rear of the unit into the appropriate position to select the shutter
mode.
• Open – Shutter open
• Close – Shutter closed
• TTL – Controlled by external TTL (High = Open, Low = Closed)
Note
Use Ocean Optics OOIBase32 software for automatic save dark.
Optimizing the Optical Power Output
The HL-2000-FHSA is adjusted at the factory to provide maximum power into a 200µm fiber. If a lower
optical power is required or a different fiber (bundle) diameter is used, you can adjust the optical power of
the unit. Refer to
while using the following procedure.
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Procedure
Follow the steps below to adjust the optical power of the HL-2000-FHSA Light Source:
1. Connect a fiber optic spectrometer or an optical power meter to a fiber, and then connect the other
end of the fiber to the HL-2000-FHSA’s SMA plug.