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Princeton Instruments

15 Discovery Way • Acton, MA 01720 USA

Operating Instructions

HRS-300

300mm Triple Grating Imaging Spectrograph

and Scanning Monochromator

HRS-300 MANUAL - PRELIMINARY

Summary of Contents for HRS-300

Page 1: ...1 Princeton Instruments 15 Discovery Way Acton MA 01720 USA Operating Instructions HRS 300 300mm Triple Grating Imaging Spectrograph and Scanning Monochromator HRS 300 MANUAL PRELIMINARY ...

Page 2: ...follow the manual at least initially to insure proper setup and operation If you have any questions about the information contained in this manual please feel free to contact the PI customer service department The HRS 300 requires a single 9 64th Allen wrench for virtually all access mounting of accessories and adjustments PI provides the 9 64 wrench along with a 3 32nd box wrench for removal of t...

Page 3: ...l Plane Detectors 9 11 E Slit Width Adjustment for 716 Bilateral Slits 12 IV HRS 300 Operation A Initialization 13 B Operating the HRS 300 Using a Computer 13 17 C Focusing and Aligning CCD Array Detectors 18 V Appendices and Schematic Drawings A Alternate Start Up Parameters 19 B HRS 300 Dimensions and Outline Drawings 20 C Standard Slit Assembly Drawing 21 D Standard Gratings 22 E Accessories 23...

Page 4: ...aPro HRS imaging spectrographs include the latest optical mechanical and software engineering and are capable of facilitating just about any spectroscopy application imaginable The SpectraPro HRS 300 is a 300mm focal length imaging spectrograph and scanning monochromator featuring the highest precision and performance for demanding light research applications HRS spectrographs feature the AccuDriv...

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Page 8: ...d is an optional data acquisition software package that seamlessly integrates spectrometers and array detectors into a powerful data acquisition system LightField automatically detects the presence of the HRS 300 and PI camera when connected using a USB cable and automatically sets up all the operating parameters for the HRS 300 and the array detector For more information on optional LightField so...

Page 9: ...ndard slit D Mounting Focal Plane Detectors to the HRS 300 Spectrograph The standard mounting flange for CCDs and other array detectors accommodates detectors with a standard PI spec mount As an option PI can provide a C Mount adapter To mount an array detector to the HRS 300 use the following procedure SPEC MOUNT The standard PI Spec Mount includes three hex head bolts for securing the camera to ...

Page 10: ... the black plastic washers from the three hex head screws and reinsert the screws into the sliding tube adapter 4 Position the array detector mounting flange against the array detector and match the hole patterns The hex head screws should fit through the rounded keyhole slots in the camera flange ...

Page 11: ...by tightening the three hex head screws Then carefully slide this assembly back into the HRS 300 housing 6 Tighten the split clamp to secure the detector Note the detector is now mounted however it requires focusing and alignment to the spectrograph for optimum performance see Page 18 ...

Page 12: ...clockwise revolution of the micrometer knob increases the slit width 0 25 millimeters 250µm For maximum reproducibility the slit width should be set in a clockwise direction increasing slit widths each time it is changed Refer to the drawing below The micrometer knob should not be rotated below a reading of 0 00 or above 3 00 A micrometer setting of less than 0 010 millimeters 10µm should not be u...

Page 13: ... space Parameters if needed precede the command and are separated from the command by at least one space e g 546 7 GOTO For RS232 operation the port set up is 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity All commands or strings of commands must be terminated with a carriage return 0D hex The HRS 300 responds to a command when the command has been completed by returning the characters OK followed...

Page 14: ...gth on the present grating Up to nine 9 gratings are allowed on three 3 turrets This command takes a grating number from 1 9 IMPORTANT NOTE This command assumes that the correct turret is specified by the TURRET command For example using grating numbers 1 4 and 7 will place the first grating on the installed turret into that position and call up the parameters for the grating number specified GRAT...

Page 15: ...er mirror with the responses 0 for front and 1 for side Slit Width Control Commands motorized slits only FRONT EXIT SLIT Designates front exit slit to receive slit control commands NOTE The designation remains in effect until changed by another slit designator This command does not have to be repeated until the designated slit is changed SIDE EXIT SLIT Designates side exit slit to receive slit con...

Page 16: ...ing 1 E G 9993 1 INIT GADJUST for setting GADJUST on the second grating of turret 1 NOTE This command is to maintain compatibility with previous SpectraPro applications For new applications use the INIT SP300 GADJUST command below MONO EESTATUS Returns setup and grating calibration parameters for all gratings RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS Returns all parameters including grating calibration parameters ...

Page 17: ...0 0 nm on the first grating of the installed turret E G 2 INIT GRATING selects the second grating as the default Accepts values 1 9 INIT WAVELENGTH Sets an initial wavelength for the SpectraPro after initialization E G 435 84 INIT WAVELENGTH INIT SRATE Sets an initial scan rate for the SpectraPro E G 500 0 INIT SRATE ...

Page 18: ...ty and shape 4 Using a 9 64th Allen wrench loosen the split clamp screw approximately turn and slowly slide the array detector IN or OUT until the sharpest image is achieved or the sharpest line is achieved There is a focus stop thumb wheel screw included at each exit port to assist in fine focus adjustments as well as rotational alignment of the camera to the HRS 300 5 Move the thumb wheel until ...

Page 19: ...s the default INIT WAVELENGTH Sets an initial wavelength for the HRS 300 after initialization E G 435 84 INIT WAVELENGTH Notice that two digits after the decimal point are required INIT SRATE Sets an initial scan rate for the HRS 300 E G 500 00 INIT SRATE Notice that two digits after the decimal point are required The following command is used to return all grating parameters and start up paramete...

Page 20: ...20 Appendix 2 HRS Outline Drawing ...

Page 21: ...21 Appendix 3 Outline Drawing Slit Assembly ...

Page 22: ...22 Appendix 4 Gratings and Accessories ...

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Page 26: ...defect appears within the warranty period the purchaser shall promptly notify PI No material will be accepted for repair or replacement without prior authorization from PI Upon such authorization and in accordance with instructions of Princeton Instruments parts materials or equipment for which repair or replacement is requested shall be returned to PI for examination with shipping charges prepaid...

Page 27: ...27 Appendix 6 CE Declaration of Conformity ...

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