J.A. Woollam M-2000, Hardware Manual

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The Xenon arc lamp must be replaced after a certain period of time. As a lamp
approaches the end of its useful life, power levels can fluctuate and spectral
intensity can be reduced, both result in bad or inaccurate data.
LAMP MODEL # RATING TYPICAL
LIFETIME
Hamamatsu L2174-01 1000 hours 1500 hours
Table 10-2. Arc lamp rating and typical lifetime.
Lamp Installation/Replacement
1. Turn off the M-2000 Detector and Lamp Power Supply Module. Allow
lamp(s) to cool for 2 hours.
2. Put on latex gloves and safety goggles.
3. Loosen the captive screws (Flat screwdriver) and remove the access panel
on the light source.
Figure 10-3. Lamp access pane on Light Source.
Warning: Compact arc lamps contain highly pressurized gas, and present an
explosion hazard even when cold. Wear face protection, such as a
full-face shield, gloves and a long sleeve shirt whenever handling
lamps.
4. Loosen the thumb screw and remove the anode holder from the “old
lamp”.
Lamp Access Panel