Sutter Instrument Lambda 10-2, Operation Manuals

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LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
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The controller can run a single wheel and shutter under remote control through a parallel
input using the same simple protocol as the original Lambda 10 controller. New commands
have been added so that the 8-bit parallel input can efficiently control two wheels and two
shutters without using any additional lines. The serial input uses the same command set as
the parallel port, and provides full control of two wheels and two shutters. Either use the
DB-25 cable provided to connect to the parallel port or the DB-9 cable provided to connect to
the serial port.
The following instructions are meant to help you set up the Lambda 10-2 and become
familiar with the manual mode of filter selection. Further details on controller functionality,
filter installation, and remote communications can be found in other sections of this manual.
1.2.1
1.2.1 1.2.1
1.2.1 Systems
Systems Systems
Systems
LB10 LB10 LB10 LB10----2 2 2 2: Includes one 25mm filter wheel without shutter, support base with mounting rods,
rack mount
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controller unit with wheel drive cable, parallel and serial interface cables for
connection to PC, two drop-in filter holders, spanner wrench, 10 blanking discs, power cord,
and manual.
LB10 LB10 LB10 LB10----2S 2S 2S 2S: Same as above—with a Uniblitz
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shutter assembly and two slide-in filter holders.
LB10 LB10 LB10 LB10----232 232 232 232: Same as LB10-2 except with 32mm, T-mount threaded filter wheel (no drop-in
filters) and modified 10-2 controller.
LB10 LB10 LB10 LB10----232S 232S 232S 232S: Same as LB10-232 except with a Uniblitz
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shutter (no drop-in or slide-in filters)
and modified 10-2 controller.
LB10 LB10 LB10 LB10----250 250 250 250: Same as LB10-2 except with 50mm, 5 position wheel.
1.2.2 1.2.2 1.2.2 1.2.2 Filter Wheels Filter Wheels Filter Wheels Filter Wheels and Shutters and Shutters and Shutters and Shutters
When a Lambda 10-2 Filter Wheel system is purchased, its configuration may include one to
two filter wheels, each one with or without a shutter. If the Lambda 10-2 system is
purchased with only one 10-position 25mm (1-inch) filter wheel, you may wish to add a
second filter wheel of the same type later, in which case the second filter wheel can be added
without modification. A 10-position 32mm and a 5-position 50mm filter wheel are also
available for use with the Lambda 10-2 controller. Each port of the controller to which a
32mm or 50mm filter wheel is to be connected, however, must be modified by Sutter
Instrument Co. before said filter wheel can be connected. Note that
Note that Note that Note that you must you must you must you must only use filter only use filter only use filter only use filter
wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument. wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument. wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument. wheels manufactured by Sutter Instrument.
The basic components of the filter wheel mechanical assembly are shown below in Figure 1-1
and Figure 1-2. The only components that are to be removed by the user are the drop-in or
slide in filter holders and the plug in the loading port. At no time should the user remove the
cover plate from the wheel housing.
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Tabletop controller box is available upon request.
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Uniblitz
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is a registered trademark of Vincent Associates.