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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

 

11SC-1, 11SC-2 and 36-380 

Miniature Ultraviolet Quartz Pencil Lamps 

and SCT-1A Power Supply

 

Manual No. 86007-3

Printed in U.S.A. 

Issued: November 2004

Recycled

Paper

Summary of Contents for 11SC-1

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL 11SC 1 11SC 2 and 36 380 Miniature Ultraviolet Quartz Pencil Lamps and SCT 1A Power Supply Manual No 86007 3 Printed in U S A Issued November 2004 Recycled Paper ...

Page 2: ...ult physician before operating this product if you are using medication or have a history of skin problems or believe yourself especially sensitive to sunlight For Professional Use Only WARNING Please read the instructions in this manual carefully before using your Spectroline UV quartz lamp Never use this equipment in any manner not specified in these instructions because the protection provided ...

Page 3: ...se pencil lamps have a spectral emission characteristic of a low pressure mercury discharge consisting of many well separated lines in the ultraviolet visible and infrared parts of the spectrum see figures 1 and 2 They are widely used as spectral calibration sources in spectroscopy chromatography and photometry and many other laboratory and industrial applications FIGURE 1 SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE OF S...

Page 4: ...KING AND INSPECTION Unpack the pencil lamp and power supply and inspect them thoroughly for possible damage from shipment Check the electrical performance as soon as possible according to the instructions below If damage is noted immediately notify the carrier and supplier before using the equipment Save the shipping cartons and packing materials for future storing and shipping of the lamps or pow...

Page 5: ... light and transmits long 36 380 lamp only wave ultraviolet light 4 Pencil Lamp Cord Transfers power from SCT 1A power supply to pencil lamp 5 On Off Switch Connects disconnects power to lamp 6 Cord and Female Point of connection of lamp Connector cord to power supply 7 Power Supply Cord Supplies power from AC outlet 1 Quartz Tube 2 Lamp Handle 11SC 1 36 380 5 On Off Switch 6 Cord and Female Conne...

Page 6: ...ality of a pencil lamp s output This temperature results from heat generated by the lamp itself as well as from heat transferred to or from the lamp through any portion of the lamp Optimum 254nm output is achieved when the lamp surface temperature is approximately 149 F 65 C Deviations will lead to less than optimum output Thus the lamp s performance depends on how and where it is used as well as ...

Page 7: ...ON ON DC CURRENT DC operation is strongly discouraged because migration effects in the lamp can lead to eventual extinction of the discharge Furthermore the lamp is mechanically designed for AC operation being made with identical electrodes However if DC operation is necessary the polarity of the electrodes should be reversed periodically to counteract the det rimental polarizing effects of this t...

Page 8: ...t wave UV radiation is required the 2537FA filter assembly available separately absorbs visible light and primarily transmits 254nm radiation Installation and operation of the 2537FA filter assembly with the 11SC 1 is identical to that of the light shields above WARNING If the filter assembly is hand held UV absorbing face wear such as the Spectroline UVF 80 face shield and protective clothing is ...

Page 9: ...y policy for the Spectroline UV quartz pencil lamps is provided on the Certificate of Limited Warranty enclosed separately with each unit NOTE For assistance of any kind including help with a unit under warranty contact the Customer Service Department at Spectronics Corporation In the U S and Canada call toll free 1 800 274 8888 Give full details of the difficulty and include the model and serial ...

Page 10: ...Replace power supply c Lamp cracked c Replace lamp d Lamp life expired d Replace lamp e Lamp not connected e Check lamp power to power supply connections 2 Abnormally a Lamp at end of useful life a Replace lamp low intensity b Lamp being used in b Regulate tempera emitted temperature extreme ture or air circulation environment c Current from power c Replace power supply to lamp too low supply d La...

Page 11: ... inch ID drill hole for 11SC 1 Shield A LIGHT SHIELD 5 16 x 5 8 inch window for 11SC 1 Shield B LIGHT SHIELD 3 16 x 11 2 inch window for 11SC 1 Shield C FILTER ASSEMBLY for 11SC 1 2537FA UV ABSORBING SPECTACLES CLEAR UVS 30 UV ABSORBING GOGGLES UVG 50 UV ABSORBING FACE SHIELD UVF 80 11 A SHIELD B SHIELD C SHIELD 2537FA FILTER ASSEMBLY ...

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