Sutter Instrument SmartShutter Lambda SC, Operation Manual

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LAMBDA SC OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 1.14C (20190606)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About This Manual ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................. 1
2. SAFETY WARNING ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Safety Considerations when Using High-Intensity Light Sources .............................................. 3
2.2 The
Smart
Shutter is Not a Safety Shutter .................................................................................... 3
3. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 On Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4. ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Smart Shutters ................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Mounts ............................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Adapters ............................................................................................................................................. 7
5. UNPACKING .................................................................................................................................... 9
6. FIRST TIME USE .......................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Some Basic Information ................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Line Power (Mains) ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................... 12
6.3.1 Initialization ............................................................................................................................. 12
6.5 Make It Go ....................................................................................................................................... 13
7. SMART SHUTTER ......................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 Step Motor Based Shutter Advantages ........................................................................................ 15
7.2 Modes ............................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3 Special Considerations.................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.1 Mounting ................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.2 Opening and Closing Times .................................................................................................... 17
7.3.3 Repetition Rates and Duty Cycle ............................................................................................ 18
8. CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................... 19
8.1 Principles of Operation................................................................................................................... 19
8.2 Rear Panel Connectors and Switches ........................................................................................... 19
8.2.1
SMART
SHUTTER .................................................................................................................. 19
8.2.2 USB Port ................................................................................................................................... 19
8.2.3 Serial Port ................................................................................................................................. 19
8.2.4 TTL Input and Output ............................................................................................................ 20
8.2.5 Power Switch ............................................................................................................................ 20
8.2.6 Line Power ................................................................................................................................ 20
8.2.7 Fuse Label ................................................................................................................................. 20
8.2.8 Fuse ............................................................................................................................................ 20
8.3 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 20
8.3.1 Power Light .............................................................................................................................. 21
8.3.2 Shutter Light ............................................................................................................................ 21
8.3.3 Manual Shutter Control Switch ............................................................................................. 21