Sutter Instrument Lambda 10-3, Operation Manual

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LAMBDA 10-3 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.03 (20110829)
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commands. This is close to the absolute minimum time in either the open or closed state. If
you attempt to reduce the time in either state below 12 msec, the controller will not start to
change the shutter state until the 12-msec minimum period is over.
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 Controller Controller Controller Controller
1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 Principles of Operation Principles of Operation Principles of Operation Principles of Operation
The Lambda 10-3 controller can be operated locally (manually) from the controller keypad or
remotely from a computer either through the serial, USB, or parallel port. These four
operational modes (manual, USB and serial) are functionally identical. Each allows the user
to select:
Filter Wheel
Filter position
Filter switching speed
Shutter position
Shutter mode
The remainder of this chapter provides a detailed description of the controller’s rear panel
connectors and front panel controls. Information needed to connect the power cord and filter
wheel(s) is found in the FIRST TIME USE chapter. Instructions on operation of the
controller and manual keypad control of the filter wheel(s) are presented in the MANUAL
CONTROL chapter. The REMOTE CONTROL chapter explains control of the unit from a
remote device, as well as supplying some technical details relevant to local operation.
Technical details, which are not required for operation but which may help you understand
the behavior of the unit, are found in APPENDIX A: Stepping Motor Operation.
1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Connectors
All electrical connections are all made on the rear panel of the Lambda 10-3. See the FIRST
TIME USE chapter for details on connecting the power cord and filter wheel cable(s).
Figure 1-9. Generation 1 rear panel electrical connections.