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Fully Automated Imaging Spectrometer User Manual

1. 11 Table IV Orauns Table Tor tlie TER 320 orici HEUTE tae tait e he E ern Ee mise etti tea ete des 39 Table V Oratius Table tor uie JH B 590 o eet RO Rand aes ae 39 Table VE ATIR S20 Slit Width VS Bandpass sciet d tod oe tute Rees 40 Table VII 1 HR550 Slit Width vs Bandpass eeeeeeeessessessseseseeeeeeenenenn nnne enne 40 Table VIII Available Accessories Tor The TR ode i tasto nina 51 Contents Preface This manual explains how to setup operate troubleshoot and maintain your 1HR Series Spectrometer and describes all instrument specifications Information is also provided regarding the minimum requirements necessary for successful operation and optimum performance Depending on the purchased system configuration your system may contain more than one HORIBA Jobin Yvon operating manual The general guidelines presented below may assist you in finding the specific manual that is the most informative on a particular subject e Each manual generally covers a specific product along with the features and accessories particular to and or contained within that product e Accessories that can be applied to other products are normally covered by separate documentation e Software that is exclusively used with one instrument or system is covered in the manual for that product e Software that can be used with a number of products is covered in its own manual e If you are reading about a product that interacts w
2. Insert the CD labeled USB Spectrometer Utilities P N CSW USB SUPPORT MONO into your CD ROM drive If Autorun is enabled installation will begin automatically If Autorun is not enabled execute the Setup exe file by selecting My Computer gt USB Utility gt Setup exe The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears Click Next Click Next to accept the default destination location C Program Files Jobin Yvon or click Browse to select a different location Review the current settings then click Next to continue the installation When the installation is complete click Finish Remove the CD from the CD ROM drive 16 Setup Connecting Electrical Interface Cables l Connect the 5 pin din connector of the 24 V AC to DC power supply P N 964007 to the power connector interface located on the back panel of the iHR320 Connect the female end of the power cord P N 98015 for 110 V or P N 98020 for 220 V to the power supply Plug the wall outlet end of the power cord into a properly grounded outlet to provide a chassis to earth ground Locate a USB port on your computer and connect the USB communications cable P N 980076 A end to the computer Connect the other end of the USB cable B end to the USB interface located on the back panel of the 1HR Note The first time that the unit is connected to the computer Windows will detect a new USB device and automatically install the appropriate driver see Chapter 4
3. 20 8204 8142 If an instrument or component must be returned the method described on the following page should be followed to expedite servicing and reduce your downtime 65 Return Authorization All instruments and components returned to the factory must be accompanied by a Return Authorization Number issued by our Customer Service Department To issue a Return Authorization number we require e The model and serial number of the instrument e A list of items and or components to be returned e A description of the problem including operating settings e The instrument user s name mailing address telephone and fax numbers e The shipping address for shipment of the instrument to you after service e Your Purchase Order number and billing information for non warranty services e Our original Sales Order number if known e Your Customer Account number if known e Any special instructions 66 Warranty For any item sold by Seller to Buyer or any repair or service Seller agrees to repair or replace without charge to Buyer for labor or materials or workmanship of which Seller is notified in writing before the end of the applicable period set forth below beginning from the date of shipment or completion of service or repair whichever is applicable a New equipment product and laboratory apparatus 1 year with the following exceptions 1 Computers and their peripherals 11 Glassware and glass products b Repairs rep
4. 26 LSH Series Lamp Housing mounting 57 Maintenance 7 Male C mount Adapter mounting 57 Mounting Accessories 1427B 58 CCD Resolution Flange 60 female C mount adapter 56 filter installation 63 LSH Series Lamp Housings 57 male C mount adpater 57 optical chopper 57 SampleMax 57 Symphony CCD 60 X Y Fiber Optic Mount 59 Mounting Hole Locations 13 Operation drive 23 grating 23 imaging spectrograph 21 internal filter wheel 26 monochromator 21 side exit port 25 Optical Chopper mounting 57 Optical Design 1HR320 2 iHR550 3 Part Numbers 11 Power Requirements 5 Repeatability 2 Return Authorization 66 safety 6 safety Requirements 7 Index Safety Symbols 6 SampleMax mounting 57 Side Exit Port operation 25 Slit Mounting Holes 55 Slits adjusting automated 24 Specifications 1 Spectral Dispersion 2 39 Spectral Resolution 2 39 Step Size 23 Stray Light Rejection 42 Tilt Feet installation 12 Troubleshooting 43 72 background signal high 44 noisy signal 45 spectrometer does not respond to commands 43 spectrometer responds to some commands 44 unit fails to turn on 43 wavelength drive and accessories do not move 44 Unpacking 10 USB Driver Installation 17 Warranty 67 Weight 2 X Y Fiber Optic Mount mounting 59
5. Refer to the instruction manual in order Caution to protect against damage to the product Hazardous voltage Caution risk of electrical shock Hot surface Caution hot surface Cryogenic surface Caution severe burn Disconnect before Disconnect instrument from mains servicing before servicing Earth ground Indicates a circuit common connected terminal to grounded chassis Protective earth ground terminal Off supply Instrument Requirements Safety Requirements The following precautions should be observed to prevent possible damage to the 1HR e Do not connect or disconnect any cables to or from the IHR when the instrument Is powered on e Keep the grating in a closed instrument or storage container at all times e Do not touch the grating surface CAUTION J Never touch the grating surface not even with lens tissue Damage can easily occur and degrade performance Such damage is not covered by warranty Fingerprints on a grating surface cause permanent damage If fingerprints get on the grating surface do not attempt to clean them General Maintenance Requirements Users are recommended to periodically clean the external surfaces of the 1HR by wiping them down with a clean damp cloth This procedure should only be performed on external surfaces Do not use any solvents soaps or abrasives when cleaning as these products can damage surface finishes While the mirrors and gratings of the 1HR requi
6. extent Slit height is manually adjusted by a height limiter See Chapter 5 System Performance for a more complete discussion of this topic Automated Slits The motorized adjustable slits of the 1HR are controlled remotely by computer Slit width is continuously adjustable from 0 mm to 2 mm or 0 mm to 7 mm optional The height limiter controls the slit height and has three settings closed 1 mm and open The detents of the actuator are used as a guide for setting the height limiter To open the height limiter completely pull the actuator out until it stops For a 1 mm opening push the actuator to the first detent To close the height limiter push the actuator in until it stops Closing the height limiter provides a useful way to block the input light in order to take a dark level reading FOR OPEN POSITION PULL ACTUATOR TILL STOP FOR IMM OPENING PUSH ACTUATOR TO FIRST DETENT TO CLOSE PUSH ACTUATOR TILL STOP Figure 13 Slit Height Limiter 24 Initial Power up and Operation Dual Entrance and Exit Port Operation The 1HR offers optional dual entrance port and dual exit port configurations The exit ports can be equipped with either an automatic slit or a CCD flange The addition of a second exit port allows for dual detector mounting Spectral output is switched from the front exit port to the side exit port via a computer controlled swing mirror Similarly equipping the system with dual entrance ports allows for the mo
7. iHR software is loaded a warning that the software has not passed Windows Logo Testing appears All HORIBA Jobin Yvon recommended software has been fully checked for compatibility issues and will not interfere with the correct operation of your system Click Continue Anyway Pn Initial Power up and Operation Hardware Installation AN The software vau are installing For this hardware IHR 320 has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows sF Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway 7 When the software installation is complete click Finish 8 The first time the 1HR is used the USB Device Selection window opens Click on your iHR model name iHR320 or iHR550 to highlight the displayed text then click OK If more than one 1HR 1s listed for your model chose the correct one based on serial number USE Device Selection Exact Match Not Found IHR 320 0 94 0 3 HORIBA Jobin von 0013 04 05 28 Initial Power up and Operation Configuring Hardware If you received your copy of USB Spectrometer Utilities with your 1HR the software has already been preconfigure
8. itur oO X t m 24 Figure 14 CCD Rotation and Adjustment Mechanisms VU 25 ligure I5 1HR320 Dimensions Top View ie a ib teda Focus eda ec odas eens 47 Figure 16 1HR320 Dimensions Front View 47 Figure 17 1HR320 Top View Showing Slits and Focal Plane ssseeseeese 48 Figure 131 R350 Dimensions Top V I6W o diner iceman magn ies 49 Figure 19 1A R550 Dimensions Front VIEW 23 m rrr Pete torta eI a e oe osetia benaeeetivaceteeavaionss 49 Figure 20 1HR550 Top View Showing Slits and Focal Plane 200 0 ceessssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 Figure 21 Slit Mounting Hole Locations in mm 55 Figure 22 Attachment of C mount Adapter to Slit seen 56 Figure 23 J427 B Detector HOUSE ES o Ee p e noo o et Mat itor e E Ue eau 58 Figure 24 Mounting the XY Fiber Optic Mount Transfer Plate to a Slit Assembly 59 Figure 25 XY Fiber Optic Mount Adjustments c a iei eu Eisen EU ces eerie 59 Pear CC Dan chases ne er eee oath rears 60 Figure 27 Front Entrance Shutter MOUSE rne eter a Er veu ee uode taco iue eua 61 Figure 28 side Entrance Shutter Mount ann en ie ea ee ad 62 Figure 29 Placement of Internal Filter Wheel 63 Iieure 20 FAlter POSIBONS opu ono a nee aie an ten ae sen Ed LOB ee 63 TABLES Tabled JAR32 and aEIRSS0 Specifications sedg aoo Use admi oet ON tod 2 TAILLES are Ly VIHDOLIS ecce catenis nement de 6 Table III Individual Components for the 1HR320
9. requires no backlash correction when moving in the direction of increasing wavelength We therefore recommend that users scan from lower to higher wavelengths When the system is directed to move from a higher wavelength to a lower wavelength an automatic backlash correction is performed Although the wavelength accuracy and precision of the drive 1s unaffected the backlash operation adds additional time to the scan When moving from lower to higher wavelength the drive scan speed 1s approximately 159 nm sec Triple Grating Turret The 1HR s unique turret design allows it to maintain on axis grating rotation during scanning delivering superior optical performance The triple grating turret supports three gratings rotation is controlled by a single stepper motor Grating selection is software controlled The operation for changing the grating 1s automated and takes approximately 30 seconds per grating Additional turrets may be purchased for the 1HR320 and 1HR550 The grating turret is kinematically mounted allowing the user to interchange turrets without the need for realignment 23 Initial Power up and Operation Slit Adjustments The slits of the 1HR are fully automated The width of the slit opening is controlled via software Having the proper slit width is critical as it directly affects the throughput and wavelength resolution of the system The slit height also has an effect on resolution and throughput although to a lesser
10. s experiments and equipment When interfacing with the iHR it 1s important to know the distance from the mounting face of the slit body to the slits SLIT PLANE FU LI g am T m oo umm mm XE m Ac K m M3 ON 60 33 BC Figure 21 Slit Mounting Hole Locations in mm 55 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 Accessories A wide range of accessories can be used with 1HR Series spectrometers Most accessories can be mounted directly to the slit assembly or to the slit assembly via an adapter The following are procedures for mounting commonly used accessories to an 1HR Female C mount Adapter When attached to the slit assembly this C mount adapter provides a mounting surface with the standard female C mount thread To attach the C mount adapter place the C mount adapter against the slit assembly and use four M3 x 10 mm flat head screws to attach the adapter to the slit as shown below Figure 22 Attachment of C mount Adapter to Slit 56 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 Male C mount Adapter The male C mount adapter allows for the coupling of any camera with a C mount interface to the 1HR This adapter provides the standard male C mount thread To use this adapter 1 Screw the flange onto your camera 2 Insert the flange into the iHR 3 Slide the camera flange assembly in or out to focus the spectral output on the camera focal p
11. sento intended 29 Contone the ER oos eer pM MN MM PM I ID Gus 33 CHAPTER S SYSTEM PERFORMLUIAN G E eeo re iet chitin a 39 Diffraction Grating Groove Density and System Performance 39 slit settings and Bandpass seieren ente ote eu trant etas enne Fadenta Bea ada vba enl onada one Ee 40 Day diced m TE TS 42 ii Contents CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 1e ERE HE ERE Ue OPERI nn Eee Hae Eo ee oo Eo ce cese oet eris 43 Ime AGO Dub CU ea E te cta tes T P 43 Spectrometer Does not Respond to any Commands A 43 Spectrometer Responds Only to Some Commands nnns 44 Wavelength Drive and or Accessories do not Move 44 Background Signal Very High Background Reduced when Room Lights are Turned Off 44 oc SOA d tp 45 APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL DRA WINGS eee eeeee eese e ee tete teet tette tette eese esee sosssaas 47 d de LETT 47 6 A dp c eee 49 APPENDIX B ACCESSORIES LISTING eintreten aoa Een eee R ooo eo eroe eo ea teet R e eeeRee 51 APPENDIX C C C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY eeeeeeeeeee esee eese eee eeeeeeuee 53 APPENDIX D MOUNTING ACCESSORIES TO THE IHR e eee eee eee eee eee eene 55 DNE MONS TOI Sant Se de ue 55 PR CCE SS OL Sc nd ent oo sn ee too te et eo E nn 56 Female mourt Adae ESS SA RER lent ouate in 56 Malec moun ADIEU E it de 94 LI SI Lseries Lamp THOUS IIS osten tran
12. the 1HR contains two programs that can be used together to control the spectrometer e The USB Spectrometer Control program allows you to enter and or change the wavelength position mirror position control slits and change filter wheel position 1f your 1HR is equipped with an internal filter wheel e The USB Mono Config program allows you select the appropriate grating as well as change the offset Note USB Spectrometer Utilities programs only allow you to control your spectrometer and optional internal filter wheel and are not equipped to control detectors and or accessories You must use SynerJY or the software provided with your detector to control additional system components USB Spectrometer Control l Make sure your hardware is configured Select Start gt Programs gt Jobin Yvon gt USBSpectrometerControl 2 Set the fields to the desired settings Wavelength Control moves the spectrometer to the specified wavelength in nm allowing for an incremental increase or decrease Slits allows for adjustment of the slit width in mm The Slits options are Front Entrance Front Exit Side Entrance and Side Exit Click on slit text boxes and type in the appropriate values The Grating field shows the grating that has been specified by the hardware configuration Clicking the Grating drop down box displays other grating types that are available with the active monochromator Mirrors allows the user to adjust the mirrors at
13. the Entrance and Exit Slits in accordance with the Hardware Configuration Click Side or Front to adjust the mirrors for the Entrance Slit and Exit Slit The selected position appears in bold and the mirror icon moves to reflect the selection 33 Initial Power up and Operation Choose Spectrometer IHR 320 Reinitialize Force initalization Add Shutter Wavelength Control Position nm Inc Grating 546 1 1 1200 Slits mm Mirrors Entrance Entrance Front Side Front 1 E Choose Filter Wheel Position Configure Initialize Abort USB Mono Configuration l Make sure your hardware is configured Select Start gt Programs gt Jobin Yvon gt USBMonoConfig 2 Select the tab for the parameter that you want to adjust and enter the appropriate information Tabs are available for e Mono Select the active spectrometer e Grating Select the grating from the gratings available for the active spectrometer perform grating calibration procedure e Drive Correction Table Perform drive correction offset e Filter Wheel Select and enable internal filter wheel e Slits Specify frequency maximum step size and backlash e Mirrors Enable mirrors e Other Enter shutter information 34 Slits Mana Gratings Grating H Into Step Offset i Coefficients Loefl Loefz Coels Mirrors Dive Correction T able Initial Power up and Operation Other Fi
14. the two M3 cap head screws in the new shutter assembly and tighten them to secure the shutter 1n place Figure 28 Side Entrance Shutter Mount Dress the cable along the bottom of the unit Plug the shutter connector into the appropriate location on the electronics connector board If you are not sure of the correct location there is a connector diagram on the back of the baffle cover which indicates the correct location for the shutter 5 Replace the baffle cover 6 Replace the top cover 62 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 Filter Installation for Internal Filter Wheel l Remove the top cover a Loosen and remove the nine M3 cap head screws on the top cover Remove the filter wheel from the filter wheel motor shaft a If your system has a CCD shutter on the entrance slit you will first need to temporarily remove the shutter assembly from the entrance slit to make room for the removal of the filler wheel To do this loosen the two M3 set screws on the top of the shutter block assembly and lift the shutter assembly up out of the way You do not need to disconnect the shutter cable to do this Figure 29 Placement of Internal Filter Wheel b The filter wheel is secured to the motor shaft with two M3 set screws Loosen these two set screws If necessary gently rotate the filter wheel by hand to gain access to the screw holes c Slide the filter wheel off of the shaft and remove i
15. under any circumstances for special or consequential damages including without limitation loss of profits or time or personal injury caused The limitation on consequential damages set forth above 1s intended to apply to all aspects of this contract including without limitation Seller s obligations under these standard terms 67 Notes 68 Notes 69 Index 70 Index 1427B mounting 58 Accessories listing 51 mounting 55 Accuracy 2 Bandpass 40 Cable Connections 17 CCD focus and rotation adjustments 25 installation 15 mounting flange to 60 Cleaning 7 Computer Interface 2 Computer Requirements 5 Declaration of CE conformity 53 Diffraction Gratings and system performance 39 available 39 Dimensional Drawings 47 1HR320 front view 47 1HR320 top view 47 1HR320 top view slits and focal plane 48 1HR550 front view 49 IHR550 top view 49 1HR550 top view slits and focal plane 50 Dimensions 2 Drive Operation 23 Drive Speed 2 23 Drive Step Size 2 Dual Grating Turret description 23 Electrical Interface Cables 17 Environmental Requirements 5 External Interface Descriptions 22 External Interface Drawing 22 Iit 2 Female C mount Adapter mounting 56 Filter Installation Procedure 63 Focal Length 2 Grating installation 13 71 Grating Size 2 Grating Tables 39 iHR instrument description 1 Installation of CCD 15 of grating 13 of tilt feet 12 Internal Filter Wheel operation
16. 24 V DC 2 1 A output external brick power supply P N 964007 supplied with the instrument The power supply is plugged into a standard wall outlet using a standard three conductor power cord P N 98015 for 110 V or P N 98020 for 220 V Environmental Requirements The 1HR should be placed on a sturdy table or laboratory bench with enough room for any detectors optional accessories and PC that will be part of the system configuration The instrument should be kept in an atmosphere free of dust corrosives and smoke It should be placed in an area with a temperature constant of 2 C as maintaining a stable environment is essential for achieving optimum results Computer Requirements The 1HR provides a USB interface with a built in USB 2 0 hub for communications with a host computer It also provides a additional USB port for connecting to a downstream USB device The 1HR is controllable with HORIBA Jobin Yvon s Spectrometer Utilities program SynerJY data acquisition software or with LabVIEW VIs Computer requirements for the 1HR are e One free USB port for USB communications e Meets the requirements specified by the user s operating system e Meets the requirements specified by the user s software Instrument Requirements Safety Symbols Please refer to the table below to locate and identify the important safety symbols on the instrument and supporting equipment Table II Safety Symbols Symbol Name Meaning
17. AI IR Imaging array adapter MAI II Computer controlled front entrance slit 0 2 mm in 2 um MSL I3FN2 steps Computer controlled side entrance MSL I3SN2 slit 0 2 mm in 2 um steps Computer controlled front exit slit MSL I3FX2 0 2 mm in 2 um steps Computer controlled side exit slit MSL DBSX2 0 2 mm in 2 um steps Motorized swing away entrance MSL IANM DEN mirror Motorized swing away exit mirror MSL IAXM EE GMI68 Internal CCD shutter for front entrance port Internal CCD shutter for side MSELICS entrance port AFW IHR CF IHR CM IHR M28 IHR OFASMA IHR Fiber mount with x y adjust 10 mm and 4 ferrule 100 W Tungsten Halogen light source in LSH series housing with focusing mirror f 6 250 W Tungsten Halogen light source in LSH series housing with focusing mirror f 6 Adapter to mount L5H series LSH A270 housing directly to slits Globar light source with IR pencil MSH ICF AFO XY LSH 100 LSH A270 LPS 250 LSH 250 LSH A270 LPS 250 LSH GB LSH A270 LPS 250 emitter in LSH series housing with focusing mirror f 6 Adapter to mount LSH housing to Appendix B Accessories Listing Accessory Part Number Adapters Required Enclosed compact chopper designed for use with AFW ACH C C6P M Manual 6 position filter wheel ipto 6 amer Pen AFW C6e BEEN SampleMax VIS Lens based ASC VIS ee universal sample SampleMax UV Lens based ACS UV universal sample Solid sample hold
18. Fully Automated Imaging Spectrometer User Manual HR320 r hr e H Me dR o T im 4 Part Number 81092 Revision 2 CE HORIBA OBIN YVON Copyright February 06 HORIBA Jobin Yvon Inc Optical Spectroscopy Division All rights reserved Portions of the software described in this document Copyright Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means including electronic or mechanical photocopying and recording without prior written permission of HORIBA Jobin Yvon Inc Optical Spectroscopy Division Requests for permission should be submitted in writing Information in this document 1s subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor Contents PREFACE ssc cect Sp IEEE DELHI EI ees VII CHAPTER 1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 VET OGUC HOM iode Ut bee LR Mc tule tul ua ted tss l CHAPTER 2 INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS eeesssseeeeeeccceccceccccececccccccccccccecccccecceeceeceeeee 5 Input Power Reguirem ntS ne noni a ra ote ce orent eben tisse E 5 Eni vironmental Reguiremie N Sis A 0 MEM UE 5 Computer Regu eI NES 5 Sale YTV e T 6 DA Ie ye Reu MENS tig ak nn ln lt isk st 7 General Maintenance REQUIF MENES eu e petiit oe qup Uses qt veda Put inerte 7 CHAPTER S
19. Operation 1 FILTER WHEEL Figure 10 iHR Electrical Interfaces Back Panel 17 Setup 18 Chapter 4 Initial Power up and Operation This chapter covers the steps necessary to initially power up and operate the 1HR In addition detector head issues related to proper CCD focus and alignment to a spectrograph are discussed in detail The topics listed below provide information about the capabilities and functions of your iHR e Operation Modes e External Interfaces e Drive Operation e Triple Grating Turret e Slit Adjustments e Dual Exit and Entrance Port Operation e CCD Rotation and Adjustment Mechanisms e Internal Filter Wheel Operation To power up and operate your spectrometer please follow the steps in the order listed below Please note that the included USB Spectrometer Utilities programs only allow you to control your spectrometer and are not equipped to control detectors and or accessories SynerJY spectroscopic applications software is recommended for the control and integration of additional system components e Initial Power up e Configuring Hardware e Controlling the 1HR 19 Initial Power up and Operation IHR Operation Modes The iHR is extremely versatile and can be customized to accommodate most applications Selection of entrance and exit ports gratings and spectroscopic accessories allows you to tailor the 1HR specifically to your experiment The spectrometer is controllable
20. SETUP uii t eom ten Hebe eec Debe etim seite ts ts 9 SEU OVEIVIEW c 9 Unpacksie and Equipment Inspe HOLD otiose oe e etl aeter Up oos REMIS e otro t merit 10 Tnstalline thie Tit Pee sce ero t staat edie antes eub tu pta Nep M petente ob UE ep ds E nme tud 12 SC Dg tae Gait 316 eee ee eee oer ene Borner en Tenn Et ene en eee Seen ener ent enon l nner ae Teac dud 13 Installing a CCDC ameta Opu0nal is ns e stud nb utate du 15 Installing the USB Spectrometer Utilities Software 16 Connectins Blecttical Interface Caples uiae ved et te dete P RS de vas cae ttd 17 CHAPTER 4 INITIAL POWER UP AND OPERATION eee eee eere eere tnn nonno 19 IET COMET ALION ModS ceo Cae chen shes aset tdi iD SEI aw aie Lee DN eee 20 Description of External Interfaces and Controls eeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeneenn 22 Dttve ols ROME SES E A LUI Mum M d DI LUN ae tone N 23 Triple Grain Tarbes gna vend rbd nia gandia com Suede ee qoi e ca pm ad Cms 23 SIE ATTUSEDHTIES suena te oir steer uada rsen elbantund Mahal np feb eau ducio a feb esu acusa dace 24 Dual Entrance and Exit Port ODOELatiOEis oo to be En Ratte tui unes nel 25 CCD Focus and Rotation Adjustment Mechanisms eeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeennns 25 Internal Filter Wheel Operation erisir a etitm ia IO nea te tia but redes Crea tots 26 Iaitra PONE SUDO a One aea d epar ene oe aea d PUE 20 Conteourme HardWare areca due
21. al device interfaced to the IHR via the USB Hub Power Status LED Illuminates green to indicate that the unit is powered on Power Connector Receptacle that connects the 24 V AC to DC power supply to the iHR via a 5 pin din connector supplying power to the unit Shutter Connector Provides the user the option of connecting a shutter cable to the 1HR via a BNC connection 22 Initial Power up and Operation External IC Allows the iHR to communicate with end user specific slave I C devices when required This two wire synchronous serial interface supports bi directional data transfers External Filter Wheel Establishes communications between a HORIBA Jobin Yvon external filter wheel and the 1HR Drive Operation The 1HR utilizes a precision worm wheel gear drive mechanism under stepper motor control which enables a user to drive precisely to a given wavelength or scan over a wavelength range The drive has a scan range of 0 nm to 1500 nm for a 1200 gr mm grating The wavelength resolution of the drive is user selectable with a minimum step size of 0 002 nm with a 1200 gr mm grating The drive must be initialized upon powering up The initialization process precisely homes the drive mechanism allowing for very accurate and repeatable wavelength settings The drive will hold position indefinitely as long as the unit is power up If the system is powered down there can be a small shift in drive position The drive
22. be partially disassembled to allow two 6 32 mounting screws to pass though the flange Mount the front end of the housing to the appropriate exit slit using two 6 32 mounting screws The screws pass though the two inner mounting holes of the flange see Figure 23 Reassemble the 1427B by using the four 7 64 screws to attach the rear of the housing to the front of the housing Position the support leg provided with the 1427B to secure the housing use the 1 4 20 set screws to adjust the length of the leg Adjust the leveling foot of the leg to the proper height DO NOT ADJUST MOUNTING HoLes SLEEVE TARGET X POSITION COLLAR citata STS agree cis sma Y POSITION SUPPORT LEG Figure 23 1427B Detector Housing 58 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 XY Fiber Optic Mount 1 Mount the XY Fiber Optic Mount P N AFO XY transfer plate to the slit assembly using two M3 flat head screws see Figure 24 Two 6 32 flat head screws will be left over as two sets of screws are provided FIX IT r ED SL f TRANSFER PLATE fo HEAD SCREW XY FIBER MOUNT M3 CAP HEAD SCREW i Figure 24 Mounting the XY Fiber Optic Mount Transfer Plate to a Slit Assembly 2 Using two M3 cap head screws attach the XY fiber mount to the transfer plate If using a 10 mm fiber remove the 1 4 ferrule adapter by loosening the M3 set screw that holds the adapter sleeve in place 4 Use the thumb screws
23. ce inner it ae 57 Samp IEM a Xea ce Em 57 ACH C Optical CMO p Per ues eene n idee andes cus v deb A I E EA ETE EE T N 57 LAB Derer rel OIG DE rnaar A O tate statics 58 XY Fiber ODUC Mounier TS 59 El BM el Valo ere er a en nme Ome cere ne N ren een en ame et 60 Shutter Replacement PEOCeGUES eio umi dere etatis da eso Ei decre ace See anedcu titm eeeaaeaeandaees 61 Filter Installation Tor Internal Filter Wheel in oe ae nat 63 SERVICE POLICY 21 nie nee Nil Ne dd sic der 65 RETURN AUTHORIZATION B nn ns na ins net uses 66 MARRAINE nn ten nne eds cenetencsnendelieses tee es Ness edition en 67 Contents FIGURES Feur T Optical Destenorthe 1 920 un esta eadeni ttt iei intel med tates 2 Figure 2 Optical Design ot the 1HRS SO eee ertu E EO e ob EL OLETE E 3 Figure 3 1HR Components GHR320 pictured anrs E T 10 Figure 4 Bottom View of 1HR320 Showing Mounting Hole Locations 12 Figure 5 Bottom View of 1HR550 Showing Mounting Hole Locations 12 Mgeure o 3H R920 5howitng Turret COVEr SOLON S nn Rene ni t ibatt 12 Figure 7 Inser ne the Guns TOTTE Se dd ae Gd ign enia ea io 13 FEisure s Tishrenme the Grane TUTET esee ne dust 13 Figure 9 Installation of the CCD Flange Imaging Flange Pictured 15 Figure 10 1HR Electrical Interfaces Back Panel 17 Peire IAHR Entrance and Exit PoreOpuons Heu da in us eiae dete edo 20 Fiure 12 HR External INT ACESS SL Sn amate tes ee uat e dieu te 22 Figure rs rutila
24. d click Next Accessory information 1s dependent on your specific slit configuration and selected gratings Please note that deselecting any of the check box fields will render them inactive when the configuration 1s initialized Note The grating information specific to your 1HR is listed on the back of the unit 31 Initial Power up and Operation Accessory Information Gratings Miror and Shutters grooves mm Blaze Description Grating 1 00 Grating 2 0 o p Grating 3 iM Front Entrance Shutter iw Side Entrance Shutter Iw Entrance Mirror iw Exit Mirror Ii slits iw Front Entrance 2mm Auto Side Entrance iw Front Exit 2mm Auto Side Exit lt Back Cancel 8 A summary of the device configuration displays Click Apply to continue You will return to the main screen 9 Select the spectrometer that was just added from the Choose Spectrometer drop down list then click Initialize 10 If your 1HR contains an internal filter wheel you will be guided though the filter wheel configuration For the filter wheel Communication Parameters set HJY USB as the Controller USB as the Communications Type and select iHR320 or iHR550 11 Enter the appropriate Wavelength Control Slits and Mirrors information Please note that these fields are only accessible after spectrometer initialization 32 Initial Power up and Operation Controlling the iHR The USB Spectrometer Utilities CD supplied with
25. d to find and control your spectrometer Once the spectrometer is identified you must create a hardware configuration To configure hardware 1 The USB Device Selection dialog box appears the first time the spectrometer is used indicating that an exact hardware match has not been found It lists all of the compatible hardware 1 e spectrometers attached to your computer Highlight the hardware description that matches your 1HR and click OK If more than one 1HR is listed chose the correct one based on serial number 2 To configure using USB Spectrometer Utilities software select Start gt Programs gt Jobin Yvon gt USBSpectrometerControl The USB Spectrometer Control program allows you to initialize the instrument as well as enter and or change the wavelength position mirror position and control slits It also allows you to configure and change the filter wheel position if your 1HR is equipped with an internal filter wheel If using SynerJY software refer to the Hardware Configuration topics located in the SynerJY Installation Guide and Help file Note The USB Spectrometer Control program only allows you to configure your spectrometer and optional internal filter wheel and is not equipped to create hardware configurations for detectors and or accessories You must use SynerJY or the software provided with your detector to create a system configuration 3 If adding a new spectrometer select the appropriate model from the Choose Spec
26. e that these are typical values as the spectral dispersion will vary somewhat depending on the operating wavelength e Array Resolution The Full Width at Half Maximum FWHM wavelength resolution of a spectral line on a focal plane with 26 um pixels e Spectral Coverage The wavelength range covered by a 26 7 mm focal plane array e Spectral Range The range of the wavelength drive Slit Settings and Bandpass The slit settings directly affect the spectral resolution and throughput of the system Table VI and Table VII show the relation of slit width to spectral bandpass under the specified conditions Table VI iHR320 Slit Width vs Bandpass Slit Width Bandpass nm 0 188 0 235 0 470 Table V11 iH R550 Shit Width vs Bandpass Slit Width Bandpass nm 0 110 0 137 0 274 For spectrograph configuration the pixel size in the array detector limits the instrument bandpass 40 System Performance For entrance slit widths above 50 um the bandpass is defined by the following formula e BP Linear Dispersion x Exit Slit Width or Image of Entrance Slit Width whichever 1s greater e BP spectrograph Linear Dispersion x Pixel Width x 3 Pixels or Entrance slit Width whichever 1s greater slit height also has an effect on bandpass although this only becomes a factor when operating at a bandpass below 1 nm When better resolution or bandpass is required and signal strength is not an issue it is de
27. er for Requires ASC VIS or SampleMax Re CES UV Doane a PMT detectors Contact Factory o o o 32 Appendix C C Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer HORIBA Jobin Yvon Address 3880 Park Avenue Edison NJ 08820 USA Product Name iHR Imaging Spectrometer Model Names 1HR320 1HR550 Product Options All options and customized products based on the above Conforms to the following European Directives The product herewith complies with the requirements of CE Directive 93 68 EEC the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and 92 31 EEC and carries the CE Marking accordingly Safety EN 61010 1 06 2001 EMC Emissions EN 55011 Radiated amp Conducted Emissions Immunity EN 61000 4 2 ESD EN 61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 4 EFT EN 61000 4 6 Surge EN 61000 4 8 Conducted Immunity EN 61000 4 11 Mains Voltage Dips amp Interrupts Other EN 61000 3 2 Harmonic Emission EN 61000 3 3 Flicker Ground Continuity Dilectric Strength Vice President HORIBA Jobin Yvon Edison NJ 08820 USA September 20 2005 53 Appendix C CE Declaration of Conformity 54 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the IHR Slit Mounting Holes Tapped holes on the slit body provide an easy means of attaching accessories to the 1HR They are also useful for interfacing the 1HR with the customer
28. exit slits make the 1HR compatible with most HORIBA Jobin Y von accessories and standard C mount interfaces Instrument Description and Specifications Table I 1H R320 and 1HR550 Specifications Specifications Model 1HR320 iHR550 Focal Length Entrance Aperture Ratio f 4 1 f 6 4 150 nm to 1500 nm with 1200 gr mm grating 150 nm to 40 um with additional gratings l Spectral Range Magnification Nominal Weight 20 kg 45 Ib 28 kg 62 Ib All specifications given for 1200 gr mm grating at 435 nm Specifications are subject to change without notice FOCUSING HIBRROR COULLIMATING MIRROR EHTRARCE SLIT HEIGHT LIMITER f DIFRACTION Suisiac i Figure 1 Optical Design of the 1HR320 2 FOCAL PLANE CD FLANGE FOCUSING MIRROR gt FOCAL PLANE DIFFRACTION GRATING DIFFRACTION GRATING TURRET 1 4 D AN HEIGHT LIMITER ENTRANCE SLIT OLLIMATING MIRROR Figure 2 Optical Design of the 1HR550 Instrument Description and Specifications Chapter 2 Instrument Requirements The 1HR has minimum system requirements that are necessary for successful operation and optimum performance This section covers issues related to instrument attributes such as physical environment safety and general maintenance Input Power Requirements The 1HR operates from a 24 V DC input This is provided by the universal input 100 V 240 V 1 6 A
29. ght The light can come from the sun a laser diode a glow discharge etc e Tunable light source With a broadband light source directly coupled to the entrance slit the IHR can provide a specific bandpass range of wavelengths at the exit Changing the slit width will vary the spectral bandpass e Spectral filter The iHR can be used to select a particular bandpass of light at different user selected wavelengths e Fixed wavelength measurement The 1HR when set to a fixed wavelength and bandpass with a single channel detector coupled to the exit slit can monitor variations in an incoming light signal such as laser power 21 Initial Power up and Operation Description of External Interfaces and Controls Purge Port Power Connector USB Interface e DOCO Y ODOGb O a POWER FILTER WHEEL SHUTTER O USB Hub Figure 12 iHR External Interfaces USB Interface Accepts the standard USB B end of USB Communications Cable allowing USB 2 0 communications between the 1HR and the operating computer USB Status LED Illuminates green to indicate that USB communications exist between the 1HR and the operating computer USB Hub Built in USB 2 0 hub that allows for allows easy expansion of HORIBA Jobin Yvon systems using a standard USB A connector without the need for an external USB expansion hub USB Hub Status LED Illuminates green to indicate that USB communications exist between the 1HR and some extern
30. hapter 5 System Performance Diffraction Grating Groove Density and System Performance The 1HR320 and 1HR550 have been designed to accommodate a wide range of interchangeable diffraction gratings The choice of gratings provides the single most important means of tailoring the performance of the 1HR to your specific application The grating tables below show how the groove density of the grating affects some important performance characteristics Table IV Grating Table for the 1HR320 Typical Typical Typical Linear Array Spectral Dispersion Resolution Coverage nm mm nm nm Scan Range nm Groove Density gr mm 2400 0 750 1800 0 1000 1200 0 1500 0 2000 0 3000 300 0 6000 1 2 nm Table V Grating Table for the 1HR550 Typical Typical Typical D Linear Array Spectral RANE Dispersion Resolution Coverage Er min nm mm nm nm ami 2400 0 750 1800 0 1000 IATA IA IA IA IA Groove Scan 1200 0 1500 0 2000 0 3000 300 0 6000 150 0 12000 All specifications given for 1200 g mm grating at 435 nm and are subject to change without notice 26 um wide pixels and 12 um entrance slit 39 System Performance A more detailed explanation of these performance characteristics follows e Linear Dispersion The spectral dispersion is a fundamental characteristic of the spectrograph and directly affects spectral resolution coverage and wavelength range Not
31. ilters must be purchased with the system because an internal glass filter introduces a slight shift in focus the filters must be present when the system 1s aligned HORIBA Jobin Yvon offers a standard set of cut on filters For customers wanting to install their own filters see the Filter Installation procedure of Appendix D Note The presence of internal filters can also produce a slight shift in wavelength This wavelength error can be removed by following the wave length calibration procedure 26 Initial Power up and Operation Initial Power up l 6 Check that all system cables interfacing to and from the 1HR are properly connected Make sure that all software has been installed before the unit is turned on Verify that the unit computer and any additional supporting equipment are connected properly to AC input power Set the power switch on the back of the unit to the ON I symbol position The computer will recognize that a new USB device has been powered up and is connected to the computer The New Found Hardware Wizard opens Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for JY IHR 320 4 If your hardware came with an installation CD uem ar floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do c instal from list or specific location iedvenged Click Nest ta continue Back Cancel As the
32. ional iHR Spectrograph models purchased with HORIBA Jobin Yvon CCD cameras are shipped with the CCD flange already attached to the camera HORIBA Jobin Yvon CCDs are focused and aligned at the factory and when installed in the 1HR using the procedure below should be properly aligned and require no further adjustments If using a CCD not manufactured by HORIBA Jobin Yvon the flange will require mounting to the CCD refer to the CCD Flange Mounting Procedure in Appendix D Mount the CCD flange assembly to the 1HR as follows 1 Insert the tube of the CCD flange into the CCD port of the 1HR Make sure that the flange pin is aligned with the corresponding slot 2 Push the flange into the 1HR until it stops 3 The flange will touch the focus wheel Rotate the CCD clockwise until it stops 4 Tighten the flange clamp using a 2 5 mm allen key Refer to Chapter 4 CCD Focus and Rotation Adjustment Mechanisms for more details on positioning the CCD camera FOCUS WHEEL ROTATION ADJUSTMENT SCREW COVER PLATE f FLANGE LOCK SCREWS FOR COVER PLATE eX N IMAGING FLANGE Figure 9 Installation of the CCD Flange Imaging Flange Pictured 15 Setup Installing the USB Spectrometer Utilities Software Note If using application software other than USB Spectrometer Utilities follow the installation procedure provided with that software Start Windows if you have not already done so Make sure all programs are closed
33. ith other products you will be referred to additional documentation as necessary Vil Preface vill Chapter 1 Instrument Description and Specifications Introduction IHR Series spectrometers are automated triple grating spectrometers available with a 320 mm focal length f 4 1 aperture or a 550 nm focal length f 6 4 aperture Designed for multi channel CCD spectroscopy these spectrometers are ideal for a variety of research applications including e Fluorescence e Raman Spectroscopy e Photoluminescence e Emission e NIR Spectroscopy e Microscopy IHR Series spectrometers feature a 150 nm to 15 um wavelength range depending on the grating and detector used and excellent wavelength resolution better than 0 06 nm for the 1HR320 and 0 025 nm for the 1HR550 using a 1200 gr mm grating Other features include high precision automated slits a high precision stepper drive and a USB 2 0 computer interface The drive mechanism of the iHR allows for rapid and precise scanning offering a user selectable step size The on axis triple grating turret mounted on the drive supports three gratings which are rotated automatically via software The 1HR may be equipped with an internal six position filter wheel accessory An interface 1s also provided to support an external filter wheel accessory Other available options include an internal shutter and dual multi channel detector support Tapped holes located on the entrance and
34. lacements or parts the greater of 30 days and the remaining original warranty period for the item that was repaired or replaced c Installation services 90 days The above warranties do not cover components manufactured by others and which are separately warranted by the manufacturer Seller shall cooperate with Buyer in obtaining the benefits of warranties by manufacturers of such items but assumes no obligations with respect thereto All defective items replaced pursuant to the above warranty become the property of seller This warranty shall not apply to any components subjected to misuse due to common negligence adverse environmental conditions or accident nor to any components which are not operated in accordance with the printed instructions in the operations manual Labor materials and expenses shall be billed to the Buyer at the rates then in effect for any repairs or replacements not covered by this warranty This warranty shall not apply to any HORIBA Jobin Yvon manufactured components that have been repaired altered or installed by anyone not authorized by HORIBA Jobin Yvon in writing THE ABOVE WARRANTIES AND ANY OTHER WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN WRITING HERIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTIES The above shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities of Seller and Seller shall not be liable
35. lane and rotate the camera flange assembly to align the spectral output to the camera focal plane 4 When the camera is properly aligned and focused use a 2 5 mm allen key to tighten the flange lock and secure the camera in place LSH Series Lamp Housings 1 Mount the LSH A270 adapter to the LSH lamp housing P N LSH250 LSH100 or LSH GB using two M3 x 10 mm cap head screws 2 Mount the LSH lamp housing via the LSH A270 adapter to the 1HR slit assembly using two M3 x 10 mm cap head screws SampleMax 1 Remove the SampleMax sample compartment cover to access the four screws that secure the mounting adapter to the wall of the sample compartment 2 Remove the mounting adapter 3 Using two M3 x 10 mm cap head screws secure the Mounting Adapter to the iHR slit assembly 4 Using the four screws previously removed re secure the Mounting Adapter to the sampleMax ACH C Optical Chopper The M28 adapter P N MHR M28 is a required accessory for mounting the chopper head to the spectrometer slit 1 Mount the M28 adapter to your spectrometer slit assembly if it has not yet been mounted 2 Screw the chopper head to the M28 adapter of your spectrometer using the M28 knurl nut attached to the chopper cover 57 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 1427B Detector Housing l Using a 7 64 hex key remove the four screws on the front of the housing and remove the front end of the housing the housing must
36. lter offered as an optional accessory for the 1HR 1s recommended for this purpose See the online tutorial The Optics of Spectroscopy for additional information http www jobinyvon com usadivis 1ons OOS 42 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Following installation some applications may require special attention for optimal system performance see also Chapter 5 System Performance The following troubleshooting tips are provided to help you maximize experimental results by resolving any potential problem If you are not able to resolve the problem please contact HORIBA Jobin Yvon Unit Fails to Turn On If the unit fails to turn on check that e The power cord is connected to the power supply e The power cord is plugged into a live outlet e The 5 pin din connector of the power supply is securely connected to the Power Connector interface of the 1HR Spectrometer Does not Respond to any Commands If the spectrometer is powered on but is not responding to any commands check that e All external cables are connected see the Connecting Electrical Interface Cables section of Chapter 3 e The system s software or firmware configuration matches the actual hardware configuration Refer to the software documentation for more information on creating editing or loading a hardware configuration e The USB port of your computer is working properly 43 Troubleshooting Spectrometer Responds Only to Some Commands If the s
37. lter wheel Calibrate Grating I E Groove Density Coed ie Coefh Coet 3 After all parameters are specified click Write to store the entered values 4 Click OK to exit USB Mono Config 35 Initial Power up and Operation Calibrating the Grating using USB Spectrometer Utilities The Grating Calibration procedure serves as an initial check prior to running an experiment that your system s monochromator is properly calibrated and aligned Note You must use the software provided with your detector in conjunction with USB Spectrometer Utilities to collect a spectrum and determine the peak pixel position corresponding to the reference peak If using SynerJY refer to the Monochromator Calibration procedure of the Help file 1 Set up a calibration source such as a Mercury lamp on the front entrance slit of the 1HR 2 Make sure your detector is mounted to the exit port Select Start gt Programs gt Jobin Yvon USBSpectrometerControl 4 Set the slit width to a minimum 01 mm and manually adjust the height limiter to mm 5 Set the Position to a reference wavelength value such as a Mercury line at 546 07 nm 6 Start the detector software and follow the appropriate procedure for using an a CCD or other array detector or b single channel detector PMT DSS or Lock in a Set the X axis to display in Pixels Collect a spectrum and note the peak pixel position correspondi
38. ng to the reference peak If the 1HR is calibrated correctly the peak pixel position should be at the center pixel of the CCD chip for example for a 1024 pixel wide CCD chip the peak should appear at pixel 512 If the peak does not appear at the central pixel change the center wavelength position until the peak appears in the center of the chip Record the observed position of the reference peak b Scan the grating in the region of the reference peak until the detector reads the maximum signal Record the observed position of the reference peak 7 Select the Gratings tab then select the Grating you are calibrating from the drop down list 36 Initial Power up and Operation Slits Mirrors Other Mono Gratings Drive Correction T able Filter heel S Offset 0 Groove Density 1200 Coefficients Co Co Coet j Coe NH Cota Coes NH Calibrate Grating 8 Click Calibrate Grating The WaveLengths window opens 9 Type in the Theoretical peak value then click Set WaveLengths Current Grating Select Wavelength e Theoretical 546 04 m nri nri oes Res oem 10 Click the Observed radio button and enter the observed reference peak value then click Set 11 Click Next 12 Click Done to accept the calibration offset or click Cancel to discard the change The grating calibration will be saved to memory 37 Initial Power up and Operation 38 C
39. of the fiber mount to adjust fiber position Once the fiber is correctly positioned adjust the M3 locking set screw to secure the fiber in place see Figure 25 THUMB SCREW ADJUSTER I 4 IN FERRULE ADAPTER M3 LOCKING SET SCREW Figure 25 XY Fiber Optic Mount Adjustments 59 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 CCD Flange to CCD The CCD imaging flange P N MAI II and resolution flange P N MAI IR are designed to attach to HORIBA Jobin Yvon CCD cameras To accommodate other CCD cameras please contact the HORIBA Jobin Yvon Sales Department To attach the flange to a HORIBA Jobin Yvon camera 1 Place the CCD flange over the end of the camera and rotate it so that the rectangular mask on the CCD flange is square to the camera body and the three tapped holes in the camera face line up with the three counter bore holes on the CCD flange 2 Attach the flange to the camera using three 3 8 1n long 8 32 flat head screws Refer to Chapter 3 Installation of the CCD Camera for installation instructions THRU HOLES WITH X 82 C SINK UAL SPACE ON 931 44 B C oo oF 4 8 E re Cr 4 3 THRU HOLES WITH 8 0 X 90 C SINK 4 EQUAL SPACE ON 276 2 B C Figure 26 CCD Flange 60 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 Shutter Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the top cover a Loosen and remove the nine M3 cap head screws on the top cover 2 Remove the baffle cover a If the
40. ower Supply Control Software Metric Accessories Kli Figure 3 1HR Components 1HR320 pictured 10 Setup Table III Individual Components for the 1HR320 Item GE D on HORIBA Jobin Yvon P p Part Number l eee 2 MALIR ee Power Cord CEE 7 7 to CEE 22 220 V 98020 NEMA 5 15 to CEE 22 110 V 98015 3 Metric accessories kit Includes un etric allen key set 992029 and metric screws 8 iHR User Manual 81092 9 HORIBA Jobin Yvon USB Spectrometer Utilities CD x aee ncluded only with units configured for spectrograph operation 11 Setup Installing the Tilt Feet 1 Locate the four tilt feet P N 992024 shipped with the iHR 2 Screw the tilt feet into the four M8 tapped holes located at the base of the instrument see Figure 4 for 1HR320 and Figure 5 for 1HR550 The height and tilt of the unit can be set by adjusting the feet 3 When the height and tilt of the instrument are satisfactory lock the feet into place by tightening the nuts of the feet against the body of the unit 384 30 M8 LEVELING MOUNTS 321 10 253 31 280 44 610 87 na E M8 519 12 LEVELING MOUNTS ATINI TT gt Big wiih NN LAC Figure 5 Bottom View of 1HR550 Showing Mounting Hole Locations 12 Setup Installing the Grating 7 Using a Phillips Head screwdriver loosen the three screws of 1HR turret cover and remove the tu
41. pectrometer 1s powered on and responds only to some commands check that The failing command is valid The parameters entered must be within limits for that drive or function If you purchased software from HORIBA Jobin Yvon refer to the provided software documentation to check that the device you want to control is configured properly If you are running your own software stop your program and load the software provided with the system to see if the device in question can be controlled Your computer meets the requirements specified by the software you are using to operate the iHR Wavelength Drive and or Accessories do not Move If the spectrometer is powered on but the wavelength drive and or accessories are not moving check that The grating is working properly With the power off remove the turret cover of the 1HR and gently move the turret partially through its range of motion When the system is powered the device should return to its home position All external cables are connected see the Connecting Electrical Interface Cables section of Chapter 3 You pay particular attention to interfacing setup connections and parameters if you are using your own software program Background Signal Very High Background Reduced when Room Lights are Turned Off If the background signal appears very high and is reduced when the room lights are turned off check that All covers are securely in place The area between the so
42. re no routine maintenance it is important to exercise care to prevent damage to their surfaces Should dust particles accumulate on the grating surface it 1s better to leave them rather than risk possible surface damage caused by cleaning Instrument Requirements Chapter 3 Setup Setup Overview Before the operational power up phase you must setup your 1HR spectrometer and all accompanying components The installation of your HORIBA Jobin Yvon spectrometer and application software has several separate stages that must be completed for the system to operate properly Please follow the steps in the order listed below for proper installation and startup Additional procedures for mounting accessories to the 1HR are located in Appendix D e Unpacking and Equipment Inspection e Installing the Tilt Feet e Installing the Grating e Installing a CCD Detector optional e Installing USB Spectrometer Utilities Software e Connecting Electrical Interface Cables Note The HORIBA Jobin Yvon warranty on the iHR does not cover damage to the system s optical components that arises as a result of improper handling Setup Unpacking and Equipment Inspection Carefully unpack your iHR spectrometer examining each component for possible shipping damage Figure 3 below depicts the individual iHR components IHR 320 zi ENT Operation Manual User s Manual Tilt Feet 4 USB Communications Cable Power Cord USB Spectrometer AC to DC P
43. rret cover Unscrew and remove the top of the grating shipping container Carefully remove the grey foam collar Grasp the turret by the metal thumbscrew and unscrew it from its mount Please note that the shaft of the turret will wobble slightly until it is installed in the instrument Figure 6 1HR320 Showing Turret Cover Screws Holding the thumbscrew lift the turret up and out of the container being careful not to touch the face of any of the gratings Place the turret into the spectrometer grating drive rotating it until it drops into place the three points of the turret will fit into the three notches on the base of the drive When the grating turret 1s securely positioned tighten the thumbscrew by hand until it is finger tight do not over tighten d Figure 7 Inserting the Grating Turret Figure 8 Tightening the Grating Turret Replace the turret cover and tighten the cover screws 13 Setup CAUTION Over tightening of the grating turret thumbscrew may cause permanent damage to the drive mechanism of the 1HR Such damage is not covered by warranty Note The triple grating turret 1s software controlled and is rotated by programmatic means If you are experiencing difficulty in the installation or removal of the grating turret or require any additional assistance please contact your HORIBA Jobin Yvon Customer Service representative 14 Setup Installing a CCD Camera Opt
44. sirable to set the height limiter to the 1 mm setting For additional information regarding the relationship between slit width and bandpass see section 2 12 of the online tutorial The Optics of Spectroscopy http www jobin yvon com usadivisions OOS 4 System Performance Stray Light Rejection The 1HR has been designed to minimize any stray light reaching the focal plane The optical cavity includes blackened baffles and masks to trap unwanted light In addition the optical design of the 1HR is free from re diffracted light re diffracted light is a source of stray light that involves multiple reflections off the optical components themselves and is therefore very difficult to mask In addition to these design features here are some measures that the user can take to reduce stray light e Keep the f of the illumination at or above narrower cone angle the f of the 1HR spectrograph GHR320 f 4 1 1HR550 f 6 4 e Use holographic instead of ruled gratings e Select a grating with a blaze angle optimized for your application e Use an order sorting filter to remove higher orders of unwanted light For example when the grating is set to 600 nm the second order of 300 nm light will also be diffracted at the same position to remove this unwanted light a 550 nm long pass filter can be used as an order sorting filter to remove higher orders of light with wavelengths lower than 550 nm The AFW IHR internal fi
45. t from the unit 3 Install new filters a Locate the desired filter hole location and remove the retaining ring from the hole b Insert the new filter into the hole and press the retaining ring in behind it to secure it in position To avoid touching the filter use lens tissue to press in the retaining ring Be sure the retaining ring in pressed all the way in so that the filter 1s not loose Figure 30 Filter Positions 63 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 4 Replace the filter wheel back on the filter wheel motor shaft a Slide the filter wheel back onto the motor shaft The beveled face of the wheel should face away from the entrance slit b Tighten the two M3 set screws to secure the filter wheel to the motor shaft 5 Replace the top cover 64 Service Policy If you need assistance in resolving a problem with your instrument contact our Customer Service Department directly or if outside the United States through our representative or affiliate covering your location Often it is possible to correct reduce or localize the problem through discussion with our Customer Service Engineers All instruments are covered by warranty The warranty statement is printed on the inside back cover of this manual Service for out of warranty instruments is also available for a fee Contact HORIBA Jobin Yvon or your local representative for details and cost estimates If your problem relates to soft
46. tment screw touching the pin on the CCD flange acts as a rotation stop for the CCD flange 6 To adjust the focus of the CCD camera rotate the focus wheel with your fingers to drive the CCD flange out from the body To bring the camera focus in it is necessary to hold the camera against the wheel while rotating the focus wheel 7 To adjust the rotation of the CCD camera insert a 1 5 mm allen key into the hole in the side of the unit to engage the CCD rotation adjustment set screw Turning the screw into the body clockwise will push against the pin on the CCD flange rotating the camera To rotate in the opposite direction you need to turn the camera against the rotation adjustment screw while turning the screw counter clockwise 8 When the focus and rotation of the camera are properly set tighten the flange lock to clamp the CCD flange in position The focus wheel can now be locked in its current positions by removing the top cover and tightening the focus lock set screw If it 1s necessary to remove the CCD for some reason simply loosen the flange lock set screw and remove the CCD This Quick Align CCD adapter mechanism allows easy replacement of the CCD with minimal realignment Internal Filter Wheel Operation The 1HR offers both internal and external filter wheel options The internal filter wheel option for the 1HR holds up to 6 one inch circular filters Filter selection is computer controlled The internal filter wheel and f
47. trometer drop down list and click Initialize proceed to Step 10 If you are installing a new version of USB Spectrometer Utilities your spectrometer will not be available in the Choose Spectrometer drop down list click Add 29 Initial Power up and Operation 24 usps pectrometerControl Choose Spectrometer TEST 1 F Force initalization Add Monochromator Type Description Jobin von D 2m Monochromator Jabin ran 1 0m Spectrometer Jobin van 32m Spectrometer Jabin ran D 45m Imaging Spectrometer Jobin van 0 64m Spectrometer IHR 320 O 32m Triple Grating Imaging Spectrometer MicroHA_ Automated Automated Grating Drive 0 14m Spectrometer MicroHA Manual Manual Grating Drive 0 14m Spectrometer FluarE THA1000 Jabin von 1 0m Spectrometer O50 THE TEEN Lahin sec d Am S nmactreraalar wn Si rea 5 Enter the Communications Parameters for the device Select HJY USB as the Controller USB as the Communications Type and select iHR320 or IHR550 Click Next 30 Initial Power up and Operation Communications Parameters M Controller Special Types ID HJY USE Communications Type USE Product ID 256 MicroHF m Serial settings Baud rate Stop bits Parity Data bits Back Cancel 6 Type in the Device Display Name the model name appears as the default and click Next General Information Device Display M ame Back Cancel 7 Specify your Accessory information an
48. unit has side entrance or exit fold mirrors set the mirrors for front entrance and exit operation via software The mirrors now lie against the sides of the housing Remove the two M3 cap head screws and two Phillips head screws that secure the cover Now carefully lift the baffle cover out of the spectrometer housing You must rotate the cover slightly to do this 3 Remove the old CCD shutter a If you are replacing the side entrance shutter you must first command the entrance fold mirror for side entrance operation This moves the mirror away from the side wall allowing access to the shutter b Power the system down Trace the shutter cable back to the electronic connector board d Note the location of the shutter cable You will need to know where to plug in the new shutter e Unplug the shutter cable f Loosen the two M3 cap head screws that secure the shutter assembly g Remove the shutter assembly 4 Install the new shutter tront eyreance assembly SHUTTER MOUNT a For a front entrance slit place the new front entrance shutter assembly on the front entrance slit Figure 27 Front Entrance Shutter Mount 61 Appendix D Mounting Accessories to the 1HR320 b d e For a side entrance slit place the new slide entrance shutter assembly against the side entrance wall so the mounting holes on the mounting plate line up with the tapped holes on the side wall of the housing Install
49. unting of two optical inputs which are also selectable via software CCD Focus and Rotation Adjustment Mechanisms The iHR provides mechanisms for precise adjustment of the focus and rotational alignment of a CCD camera The adjustments consist of the CCD focus wheel the focus lock set screw the CCD rotation adjustment screw and the CCD flange lock Note For installation of a HORIBA Jobin Yvon CCD or array detector delivered with an iHR spectrograph see the Installation of the CCD Camera section of Chapter 3 1 Using a 2 5 mm allen key loosen the M3 cap head screw on the flange lock by turning the allen key counter clockwise This screw is accessed through the flange lock hole in the side of the unit Note that when the flange lock is loose the CCD flange is free to slide in and out of the unit 2 Usinga2 mm allen key remove the 9 M3 button head screws which secure the top ere cover of the unit D s W ROTATION ADJUSTMENT and remove the M 3 JK coven Pure top cover 3 Using a 1 5 mm allen key loosen the focus lock set screw M3 4 Replace the top M Cover IMAGING FLANGE SCREWS FOR COVER PLATE Figure 14 CCD Rotation and Adjustment Mechanisms 25 Initial Power up and Operation 5 The CCD focus wheel and rotation adjustment screw are free to move The CCD focus wheel touching the inside face of the CCD flange acts as a focus stop for the CCD flange The CCD rotation adjus
50. urce or sample and the entrance slit is enclosed and light tight Block the entrance slit as a test All openings and screw holes are plugged 44 Troubleshooting Noisy Signal If the signal appears very noisy check that e There are no light leaks see the section on Stray Light Rejection in Chapter 5 e If turning off the spectrometer reduces noise rearrange power connections to be sure the spectrometer source and detector are tied to the same ground and if possible the same power circuits 45 Troubleshooting 46 Appendix A Dimensional Drawings Note All drawings are shown in millimeters unless otherwise indicated IHR320 SS 961 9 l t M3 MOUNTING HOLES ON D 60 33 BC Figure 16 1HR320 Dimensions Front View 47 Appendix A Dimensional Drawings 27 407 TYF FOCAL POINT E Ro CERES 42 164 PLANE FOCAL POINT Figure 17 1HR320 Top View Showing Slits and Focal Plane 48 IHR550 M3 MOUNTING HOLES ON 60 33 BC 98 43 Figure 19 1HR550 Dimensions Front View 49 Troubleshooting 82 07 192 5 Appendix A Dimensional Drawings Fart FOCAL PLANE FOCAL POINT FOCAL POINT Db Ll ELLE i ed CJ x Figure 20 iHR550 Top View Showing Slits and Focal Plane Appendix B Accessories Listing Table VIII Available Accessories for the 1HR Accessory Part Number Adapters Required Resolution array adapter M
51. via the accompanying USB Spectrometer Control Software P N CS W USB SUPPORT MONO as well as with SynerJY SynerJY Software Development Kit or LabVIEW VIs MSL I3SN2 MSL I3F X2 Figure 11 iHR Entrance and Exit Port Options 20 Initial Power up and Operation Spectrograph Operation IHR units equipped to operate as spectrographs have at least one entrance slit and a CCD flange Options for a side entrance and side exit are also available When taking measurements with a spectrograph the light to be analyzed 1s diffracted by the grating and dispersed across the exit focal plane An array detector such as a 2D CCD or linear InGaAs array mounted at the exit 1s used to measure or take a snapshot of a range of wavelengths The grating position for a particular wavelength range is identified by the center wavelength position Data for a 2D detector may be recorded for each individual pixel as an image or with the vertical pixels in each pixel column summed as a spectrum Monochromator Operation IHR units equipped to operate as monochromators are configured with an entrance and an exit slit Options are available for a side exit slit and a side entrance slit As the name suggests a monochromator is used to select a single wavelength of light Here are four typical applications for the 1HR when configured as a monochromator e Scanning monochromator The instrument can be used to measure the spectral output of emitted li
52. ware please verify your computer s operation by running any diagnostic routines that were provided with it Please refer to the software documentation for troubleshooting procedures If you must call for Technical Support please be ready to provide the software serial number as well as the software version and firmware version of any controller or interface options in your system The software version can be determined by selecting the software name at the right end of the menu bar and clicking on About Also knowing the memory type and allocation and other computer hardware configuration data from the PC s CMOS Setup utility may be useful In the United States customers may contact the Customer Service department directly From other locations worldwide contact the representative or affiliate for your location In the USA In France In Japan HORIBA Jobin Y von Inc HORIBA Jobin Y von Horiba Ltd JY Optical Sales Dept 3880 Park Avenue S A S Higashi Kanda Daiji Building Edison NJ 08820 3012 16 18 rue du Canal 1 7 8 Higashi Kanda Chiyoda ku Toll Free 1 866 Jobinyvon 91165 Longjumeau cedex Tokyo 101 0031 Tel 1 732 494 8660 Ext 268 Tel 33 0 164541300 Tel 81 0 3 3861 8231 Fax 1 732 549 5125 Fax 33 0 169090721 www jyhoriba jp Email OSD jobinyvon com www jobinyvon fr www jobinyvon com Worldwide 1 877 J Y Horiba China 86 0 10 6849 2216 Germany 49 0 89 4623 17 0 Italy 39 0 2 57603050 UK 44 0

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