IR1759-MK5-AT3130-EDCONT MINIRAY
TE Connectivity - Aerospace, Defence & Marine
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In the course of normal usage the effectiveness of the optical filter may gradually deteriorate. Any
resulting increase in brightness may be corrected by replacement of the filter.
IR Filter Replacement Instructions –
Step 1
Disconnect the IR1759-MK5 MINIRAY Hand Tool from its power source.
Step 2
Unscrew and remove the front reflector guard and using a suitable tooling remove the circlip
from the Hand Tool.
Step 3
Remove the filter and replace with new filter carefully within the slot. Place the circlip within the
slot and screw the front reflector guard in the original position.
Note –
Do not touch the surface of the filter.
IR filters may damage if dropped or touched at the coated surface. Always held IR filters by their edge
or use lint-free tissue paper during handling.
The infrared filter should not be touched over its coated surface at any times during or after
replacement.
Optical Filter Cleaning –
Cleaning should be carried out by blowing any dust off.
If excess dust/dirt cannot be removed in this way, carefully clean the filter using a soft cloth.
Note –
This may reduce the filter life.
Lamp Replacement Instructions – Drawing reference page 26
1. Remove the 2 body fixing screws in the side of the Hand tool.
2. Separate the two halves.
3. Lift the adapter and the optical filter assembly from its location (slots locate in pegs in the Hand
tool).
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5. Remove lamp carefully by pulling it from the ceramic holder.
6. The new lamp should be fitted taking care to avoid direct contact between fingers and the glass
surface of the lamp .Use the plastic container that the lamp came in to hold lamp
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7. Place inner conical reflector and optical filter assembly in position within provided slots. Take care
that the inner conical reflector and optical filter assembly is located correctly to avoid damage to the
heat sink and wire leading the lamp whilst mating the two casting halves of the Hand Tool assembly.
8. Screw the front reflector guard in position once two casting halves have been assembled after the
lamp and the filter replacement.
NOTE:
The infrared filter should not be touched over its coated surface at any times during or after
replacement. Infrared filters are identically coated on both surfaces and designed to be installed with
either surface facing the lamp
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6.3 Lamp and Filter Replacement Instructions
