Ocean Optics HG-1 Mercury Argon - Manual (Page 2)

HG-1-CAL Installation and Operation Instructions
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Note
The HG-1 is NOT designed to operate as an excitation source in your experiments.
Spectral lines above 922 nm are not easily detectable by Ocean Optics spectrometers.
Parts Included
The HG-1 package includes the following items:
 HG-1 Mercury Argon Calibration Light Source
 12 VDC power supply
WARNING
The beam emerging from the light source contains UV radiation that can cause
serious eye injury upon direct contact with the eye. Never look directly into the
light source.
The SMA 905 Connector may get extremely hot during operation. After lamp
use, allow sufficient time to cool before handling.
Dangerous voltages are present, and there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Additionally, the HG-1 contains mercury. Never open the HG-1.
Additional Accessories
The following are additional accessories available from Ocean Optics that you may need, depending
on your system set-up:
 Spectrometer
 SMA-terminated optical fiber
 Ocean Optics software
Connecting the HG-1
Follow the steps below to set up your HG-1 for use.
► Procedure
1. Plug the 12 VDC power supply into a power outlet, then connect the barrel connector of the
power supply to the power input on the rear of the HG-1.
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