LAMBDA 10-2 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.04 (20120224)
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Electrical .................................................................................................................................................iii
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire-related Injury ............................................................................iii
Optical Radiation ...................................................................................................................................iv
Electromagnetic Interference...............................................................................................................iv
Operational .............................................................................................................................................iv
1. GENERAL
1. GENERAL
1. GENERAL
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1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 How to Use this Manual............................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Technical Support......................................................................................................................1
1.2 General Description..........................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 Systems........................................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Filter Wheels and Shutters.......................................................................................................2
1.2.3 Filters ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.2.4 Slide-In and Drop-In Filter Holders ........................................................................................4
1.2.5 Shutters.......................................................................................................................................5
1.2.6 Adapters ......................................................................................................................................5
1.2.7 Other and Optional Accessories ...............................................................................................5
1.2.7.1 Liquid Light Guide (LLG)..................................................................................................5
1.3 Functional Description.....................................................................................................................5
1.3.1 Stepping Motor Operation ........................................................................................................5
2. INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION
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2.1 Unpacking..........................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Pre-installation Considerations ......................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Vibrations....................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Installing the Controller ..................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Line Power (Mains) ...................................................................................................................8
2.4 Installing the Filter Wheel ............................................................................................................10
2.4.1 Filter Wheel Assembly Set Up................................................................................................11
2.5 First Time Use ................................................................................................................................12
2.5.1 Make It Go ................................................................................................................................12
2.6 Loading Filters................................................................................................................................13
2.6.1 Filter Orientation.....................................................................................................................13
2.6.2 Filter Cups and Filter Holders ...............................................................................................13
2.6.3 Installation of Filters into Filter Holders .............................................................................15
2.6.4 Installation of Filters into Filter Cups ..................................................................................17
2.7 Filter Loading Tips.........................................................................................................................18
2.7.1 Selection of a Filter Position...................................................................................................18
2.7.2 Use of Blanking Discs ..............................................................................................................18
2.7.3 Neutral Density Filters ...........................................................................................................19
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3. OPERATIONS
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3.1 First Time Use ................................................................................................................................21