Sutter Lambda VF-5, Руководство по эксплуатации

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LAMBDA VF-5 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 1.04A (20190606)
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
The Lambda VF-5 is a filter wheel and shutter control system designed for rapid change and
aperture control of wavelength, and comprises a controller and a filter wheel that is placed in
the optical pathway(s) of your existing experimental setup. Next is a description on how this
manual is organized and the manner in which its use is intended, followed by a general and
functional description of the system.
1.1.1 How to Use this Manual
This manual is organized in a manner that is best suited for the typical manner in which the
reader would learn about the system, and then install, operate, and maintain it. Prior to the
table of contents of this manual is a series of cautionary and warning notes that should be
read first. This chapter (Chapter 1) provides an overall description of the system, leaving
more in-depth technical information towards the end of the chapter. The next chapter
describes how to install the system, followed by one or more chapters that provide operation
instructions, and ending with a chapter on maintenance. Following the final chapter are
several appendices that provide supplemental information. The installation chapter covers
everything related to installation, from unpacking the equipment as received, through to
ensuring that everything is correctly installed and is operating correctly. The operation
chapters cover the two basic types of user interaction with the system: Manual (local) control
and external computer control. Please take the time to read these instructions to assure the
safe and proper use of this instrument.
1.1.2 Technical Support
Unlimited technical support is provided by Sutter Instrument Company at no charge to our
customers. Our technical support staff is available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00
PM (Pacific Time) at (415) 883-0128. You may also E-mail your queries to
info@sutter.com .
1.2 General Description
The LAMBDA VF-5 is a microprocessor controlled, high-speed filter wheel designed for
microscopy and other applications that require rapid and accurate wavelength switching. The
Lambda VF-5 controller can control one filter wheel and features both USB and serial input
for remote control.
The VersaChrome filters from Semrock have excellent band-pass characteristics for which
Semrock is known, and the center wavelength can be tuned over a significant range by
adjusting the angle of incidence of the light. Sutter has combined this filter technology with
a mechanical system that allows a rapid selection of any center wavelength in the range of 5
filters. This device selects the correct filter and sets the required tilt to obtain the center
wavelength requested using a special version of the Sutter Lambda 10-B filter controller.
Control can be via the keypad, serial port input or USB input. Until a full manual is
produced this supplement will be used with the manual of the Lambda 10-B.
Each of the filters in the Versachrome line is designed to have the center wavelength of the
band pass selected by tilting the filter relative to the light path. It is well known that the