UltrAA Lamp Accessory

Service Manual

Accessory part number 00 100569 00

Safety Class 1 (IEC 1010-1) Installation Category II

Publication Number: 85 101294 00 Date: August 1995

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Pre-installation Photron Superlamp de-installation Installation Retro-fit kit installation Typical installation time Installation procedure Testing Single lamp instruments Control module installation Performance testing Spares and test equipment Diagnostics Diagnostic LEDs Test points Electronics Input power section Circuit description 15 VDC supply circuit Output power section Exlploded diagram UltrAA Lamp wiring details Interwiring diagram Assembly diagram UltrAA lamp PWB schematic

Contents
Safety practices and hazards Electrical hazards UV radiation Heat hazards Other Warning and Caution messages Warning symbols Field service policy Spare parts policy Operational spare parts Warranty Contract maintenance UltrAA lamp warranty General Information Overview Theory of Operation Standard hollow cathode lamps UltrAA hollow cathode lamps UltrAA lamp control module Specifications Features and options Electrical supply Electrical output Performance Environmental conditions Weights and dimensions

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Safety practices and hazards

Operation of an UltrAA Lamp Accessory involves the use of high voltages and radiant energy. Careless, improper or unskilled use of this accessory can cause death or serious injury to personnel, or severe damage to equipment and property. All users of an AA (Atomic Absorption) instrument and its accessories must be familiar with the correct operating procedures. The cover on the accessory must not be removed by the operator. Service is to be performed only by Varian trained, Varian qualified or Varian authorized Customer Service Representatives (CSRs). The safety practices described below are provided to help the CSR operate the accessory safely. Read these safety practices thoroughly before attempting to operate the accessory, and always operate the accessory in accordance with these safety practices.

Electrical hazards
The UltrAA Lamp Accessory contains electrical circuits, devices and components operating at dangerous voltages. Contact with these circuits, devices and components can cause death, serious injury, or painful electric shock. Panels or covers which are retained by screws on the accessory may be opened only by Varian trained, Varian qualified or Varian approved CSRs. Appropriate warning labels are attached to the instrument in easily visible locations to warn of the dangers in that immediate area. Replace blown fuses with ones of the size and rating stipulated in the text adjacent to the fuse holder or in the service manual where listed. Always ensure the accessory is turned off and disconnected from the mains supply before attempting any replacement. All electrical components float above chassis ground with some potential differences > 500V DC. To avoid death, serious injury, or painful electric shock; never touch electrical components or connectors until at least 18 seconds after power supply is switched off. The internal power supply common operates above chassis ground potential. To avoid damage to the power supply or the associated AA instrument; never connect the common to chassis ground.

UV radiation
The UltrAA hollow cathode lamp emits UV radiation. Always wear UV absorbing safety glasses when directly viewing an energized UltrAA hollow cathode lamp.

Heat hazards
Hot surfaces can present heat hazards that can result in burns. The glass envelope of an UltrAA lamp can become much hotter than that of a standard hollow cathode lamp. Before touching an UltrAA hollow cathode lamp, turn off the lamp and allow it to cool.

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Other
Care should be taken when working with glass parts to prevent breakage and cuts. This is especially important when handling hollow cathode lamps. The UltrAA Lamp Accessory weighs approximately 7.5 kg (16.5 lb). Take care when lifting or moving the accessory.

'Warning' and 'Caution' messages

A 'Warning' message is used in the text when failure to observe instructions or precautions could result in death or injury. A 'Caution' message is used when failure to observe instructions could result in damage to equipment (Varian supplied and/or other associated equipment). A 'Note' message is used to give advice or information.

Warning symbols
The following is a list of symbols that appear in conjunction with warnings in the manual. The hazard they describe is also shown.

Electrical shock

Eye hazard

Hot surfaces

Broken glass

Drop hazard

Fire hazard

The following is a US Federal Communications Commission advisory statement:

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Field service policy

Varian accessories are designed to be serviced in the field by Varian trained and authorized CSRs. In the normal course of field service, it is policy to complete troubleshooting and repairs at the accessory location. Board or module replacement techniques are the recommended method of repair for this accessory. Most faulty boards and modules can be repaired in a workshop or returned to the factory for repair. When time permits, repairs may be attempted to component level on site.

Spare parts policy

Proprietary items and parts that are unique to the Varian equipment should be sourced from service kits or from a Varian Service Center. Common items may be sourced locally and equivalent parts may be used unless otherwise specified. Operational spare parts for all Varian instruments and major accessories are available for a period of seven years after manufacture of the final production unit. Operational spare parts may not be provided after this period unless available. Varian will effect functional repair to any of their products during the seven years following manufacture of the final production unit.

Operational spare parts

Operational spare parts are defined as individual electrical or mechanical parts susceptible to failure through wear and tear during their normal operation. General hardware (for example, sheet metal parts, structural members, assemblies and castings) will normally outlast the useful life of an instrument or accessory, and therefore will only be supplied if available after the final production unit is manufactured.

Warranty
Varian OSI warranty covers any defect in materials and workmanship, but not against consequential damages. Full details relating to the terms of warranty are expressed in the Contracts/Policies section of the Instrument Log Book, publication number 85 101092 00, and are also available from any Varian Sales and Service Office or Agency. No other warranty is expressed or implied. Consumable items such as (but not limited to) nebulizers, light sources and other glassware items, temperature probes and graphite components are subject to a limited or pro-rated warranty. The Varian warranty provides for specific legal rights. There may also be other rights that vary from country to country or region to region. The warranty applies only to the correctly installed Varian equipment and cannot be extended to cover the associated miscellaneous installations. The warranty does not cover defects that may be caused by users of the equipment, inappropriate applications, unauthorized service, etc.

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Contract maintenance
Quotations for contract maintenance may be obtained from any Varian Sales or Service Office.

UltrAA lamp warranty

Warranty cover extends to 5000 milliampere-hours, pro rata, at or below the recommended lamp operating current (not the boost current).

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1.1 Overview

General information

The Varian UltrAA Lamp Accessory is a high intensity hollow cathode spectral line source for the provision of lower detection limits, increased sensitivity and improved calibration linearity. It is designed to complement the new generation spectrometers (SpectrAA 600/800), however, it may be retro-fitted to existing SpectrAA 5, 10/20, 30/400 and 250 Plus series instruments. This product replaces the OEM product, the Photron Superlamp, providing our customers with improved performance, reliability, flexibility and lamp lifetimes. Varian will no longer supply the Photron Superlamp power supply module, however, Varian will continue to supply Photron lamps. The intensity of the UltrAA lamp is increased by a factor of 3 to 5 (giving about a 10 % reduction in photomultiplier volts) with an increase in sensitivity of about 10 to 15% compared with a standard hollow cathode lamp. The UltrAA Lamp Accessory features the ability to power two UltrAA lamps, hence, is able to utilize the Smart Lamp Management feature of the SpectrAA 600/800 series instruments (automatic 20 minute pre-warming of the standby lamp).

Note

Only the unboosted section of the UltrAA lamp will be automatically powered by the instrument. An operator is required to manually strike the boost circuit when setting up for an automated run or immediately prior to use. Later model Zeeman spectrometers will be factory pre-fitted with the UltrAA Lamp Accessory's unique loom terminating in a connector on the instruments rear panel, thus, providing the customer with the option to later purchase and self install the accessory. A special retro-fit kit must be ordered with the UltrAA Lamp Accessory for older spectrometers already in the field. In this case, the UltrAA Lamp Accessory will require installation by a Varian Customer Support Representative (CSR). Varian UltrAA hollow cathode lamps cannot be used with the Photron Superlamp supply. They may be used in standard SpectrAA hollow cathode lamp sockets without the boost facility. Photron Superlamps will fit into sockets wired for UltrAA lamp operation, however, they will only function as a standard hollow cathode lamp without the boost current applied. Standard hollow cathode lamps are also functional in both lamp turret positions which are fitted with the UltrAA lamp wiring, and automatic lamp recognition will remain operational. UltrAA lamp automatic lamp recognition capability is only available to the new generation spectrometers. It is included in version 1.4 and greater of the SpectrAA OS/2 system software (85 101055 00).

1.2

Theory of operation
To gain a clearer understanding of the way in which an UltrAA lamp operates, this section draws on a comparison between the standard hollow cathode lamp and the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp.

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Standard hollow cathode lamp

In the standard unboosted hollow cathode lamp, the spectral line of interest is created by the following process: Positively charged ions of a rare gas (usually Neon or Argon) are accelerated to the wall of the cathode by the applied high voltage electric field. On collision, an atom of the cathode material is ejected from the cathode surface. This process is termed sputtering. After the atom (or ion) has been ejected, it can then be excited by collision with rare gas atoms, rare gas ions and electrons. The rare gas serves two purposes; 1. sputtering and 2. excitation. These collisions result in a transfer of energy causing the metal atoms to become excited. Atoms in the excited state are unstable, therefore, they return to the ground state, emitting radiation at the characteristic wavelength for that element. A metallic vapor of ground state atoms is formed. This metallic vapor can extend several millimetres from the mouth of the hollow cathode. Atoms in this region are not excited by the discharge. These atoms can reabsorb the emission from the cathode and cause the line width of the lamp to be increased and distorted. This phenomenon is known as self-absorption broadening and is a limitation of the standard hollow cathode lamp. Selfabsorption broadening results in degradation of absorption sensitivity and increased calibration curvature. This is minimized by using the recommended lamp operating currents, which offers a compromise required to obtain the best sensitivity, high signal-to-noise ratio and long lamp life.

Varian standard hollow cathode lamp

UltrAA hollow cathode lamp

In the boosted UltrAA hollow cathode lamp there are two discharges: 1. The hollow cathode discharge. It supplies the atoms of interest via the sputtering process and excitation of the atoms within the cathode (as described above). The boost discharge. Its purpose is to excite the atoms at the mouth of the cathode that the normal hollow cathode lamp cannot excite.

2.

The boost discharge is supplied by a filament that is coated with a material that ejects electrons when heated. The electrons are directed across the mouth of the cathode with suitable shielding and a second anode. The electrons collide with the unexcited metal atoms and excite them.

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The intensity of the lamp will therefore increase by eliminating self-absorption broadening and exciting more atoms, thus, providing an increase in the emission output of the lamp. This provides a reduction in baseline noise, improving signal-to-noise ratios and detection limits. The reduction in line broadening also improves analytical sensitivity and provides improved linear calibration. The increased diameter of the lamps envelope serves two purposes: 1. Increased rare gas volume which results in increased lamp life. 2. Increased distance between the cathode, anodes and filament to the outer envelope surface which results in a lower surface (touch) temperature, however, they are still much hotter than standard hollow cathode lamps.

Varian UltrAA hollow cathode lamp

UltrAA lamp control module

The hollow cathode current is supplied by the spectrometer in the normal manner. The 5 to 15 mA current is pulsed at mains frequency and there is approximately a 250 V drop across the lamp. With boost current applied to the lamp, the current is fixed at 150 mA DC and there is about a 40 V potential difference across the boost circuit. The difference between Varian boosted UltrAA hollow cathode lamps and competitive designs is that the two current supplies are isolated. There are two anodes as opposed to a shared anode and the boost discharge is directed across the mouth of the cathode rather than through the cathode. The major drawback with competitive designs is that the sputtering and excitation process are not totally independent. Changing one will effect the other. Thus, in practice, the operator is required to optimize the excitation current using a peaking meter. This restricts lamp operation to from full automation. If there is no boost current then 12 volts is applied to the boost filament to make striking easier. In many cases the boost voltage will strike the lamp spontaneously, however, for reliable striking, a capacitor that is charged to 500V can be discharged through the lamp by selecting the strike position of the lamp control switch. Once a boost current has been established, the filament voltage is reduced to extend filament life and reduce heat generation within the lamp.

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Specifications
Features and options
Capability to power two UltrAA lamps simultaneously. Automatic lamp recognition with the new generation SpectrAA 600/800 series instruments. Requires SpectrAA OS/2 software version 1.4 or greater (p/n 85 101055 00). Truly independent lamp and boost supply circuits. Fixed (non adjustable) boost current supply. All new generation SpectrAA 600/800 series Zeeman systems, with serial numbers greater than 9411XXXX, include UltrAA lamp capability as standard. Optional retro-fit kit available for instruments not containing the factory fitted UltrAA lamp loom. This includes flame series instruments not ordered with the UltrAA lamp accessory and earlier SpectrAA series instruments such as SpectrAA 5/10/20/30/40/250 Plus/300/400 and 30/40/300/400 Zeeman systems. Improved lamp lifetimes compared with Photron Superlamps. Analytical performance at least equal to or better than Photron Superlamps.

Electrical supply
Voltage 100, 120, 220 or 240 VAC 10% 230 +14% / -6% (using 240V tapping) 230 +6% / -14% (using 220V tapping) 50 or 60 Hz 1 Hz 150 VA maximum

Frequency Power Rating

Electrical output (typical)

Boost run current Boost run voltage Boost strike voltage Filament voltage 150 mA +10% / -5% 40 VDC 10 VDC 400 VDC 60 VDC 1.2 VDC 10% (lamp off) 12 VDC 10% (prior lamp strike) 5 VDC 10% (lamp run)

Performance
Drift Less than 8% change in intensity per hour (after 25 minutes warm up)

Characteristic concentration (furnace) As < 0.5 g/L Pb < 0.5 g/L Se < 1.0 g/L Noise At least 30% less than that for a standard Varian hollow cathode lamp when tested on the same instrument.

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Signal intensity (EHT) Not less than a 10% reduction in the photomultiplier voltage (EHT) when compared to a standard Varian hollow cathode lamp tested on the same instrument. The following EHT voltages are desirable target values: As < 380 V Pb < 335 V Se < 360 V Lamp lifetime > 5000 mA-hours (based on operating, not boost, current)

Environmental conditions
Operating Altitude Temperature Humidity Altitude Temperature Humidity Storage Altitude Temperature Humidity 0 to 2133 m (0 to 7000 ft) 5 to 45C (40 to 115F) 20 to 80% (non-condensing) 0 to 853 m (0 to 2800 ft) 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) 8 to 80% (non-condensing) 853 to 2133 m (2800 to 7000 ft) 10 to 25C (50 to 77F) 8 to 80% (non-condensing)

Weights and dimensions

Net weight Shipping weight Height Depth Width 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) 11 kg (24 lb) 145 mm (5.7 in) 355 mm (14 in) 240 mm (9.5 in)

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Pre-installation
This section of the manual is only applicable if the customer has a Photron Superlamp installed on their SpectrAA system and it is to be replaced by the UltrAA lamp accessory.

2.1

Photron Superlamp de-installation

Tools required: Posi-drive screwdrivers 1 & 2 point Permanent marker 3mm hex balldriver [250/600] Flat blade screwdriver Side cutting pliers 72 100208 00

1. Disconnect the SpectrAA instrument from the mains power and remove any hollow cathode lamps from the instruments lamp turret. 2. Remove the required instrument covers to gain access to the instruments lamp turret area. 3. Remove the cover plate [30/40/300/400/800] from below the optics chassis (adjacent to the burner shield). 4. Loosen and move the circuit breaker/switch [Zeeman], if required, to allow later removal of the lamp turret disk. 5. Remove the four screws (socket cap head on 250/600) securing the lamp turret disk to the turret drum and gently separate. Release existing turret looming from any clamps if required. 6. Remove the position 1 lamp octal socket from the lamp turret disk by removing the lamp alignment adjuster screws and the pivot screw. Take care not to lose the three small springs under each socket. 7. Remove the lamp extractor and spring to gain access to the socket wiring. 8. Take note of and/or mark the two wires that are joined between the instruments original standard lamp wiring and the Superlamp loom. Refer to figure 2.1. 9. Cut the two wires of step 8 (usually blue and black) allowing sufficient length for later transfer to the UltrAA lamp retro-fit loom socket. 10. The two lamp recognition wires that were not used, hence, insulated on installation of the Superlamp loom, will also be required for later transfer to the UltrAA lamp retro-fit loom socket. The table below indicates the usual wire color and pin position for transfer. Wire color may vary between different instruments, therefore, a continuity check back to the instruments power board may be required for correct wire identification.

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Fig. 2-1 Superlamp wiring

Pin Number 1 3 4 8

UltrAA HCL octal lamp socket Standard HCL cathode Standard HCL anode Lamp recognition common Lamp recognition

Color Black Blue Red White

11. Remove the Superlamp loom and socket from the instrument and discard. 12. Continue with the UltrAA lamp retro-fit loom installation from step 8 in section 3.1 of this manual. Replace steps 12 and 13 of section 3.1 in reference to lamp socket 1 with: Solder the wires identified in steps 8 to 10 of section 2.1 to the pins indicated in the above table.

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Installation
All SpectrAA 600/800 Zeeman series instruments, with serial numbers 9411XXXX or greater, will have the UltrAA lamp looming factory pre-installed. The looming will be terminated at the instruments rear panel with a female connector. The UItrAA lamp control module is then simply connected to the instrument through this plug and then to mains power. On such a system, the UItrAA lamp control module is considered to be customer installable. For all other SpectrAA systems, a retro-fit loom must be fitted by a Varian trained and authorized Customer Service Representative (CSR).

3.1

Retro-fit kit installation

Typical installation time
The approximate time required for installation of an UltrAA lamp retro-fit kit is 2 hours.

Installation procedure
The installation technique for this kit is similar for all SpectrAA models, with the exception of single lamp units. Refer also to the UltrAA lamp wiring diagram at the end of this chapter. When correctly installed, lamp positions 1 and 2 of the lamp turret will support UltrAA lamp operation in addition to standard hollow cathode lamps. If a Photron Superlamp is already installed, its removal is covered in section 2 Pre-installation. Retention of Superlamp capability in position 1 is possible by installation of the UltrAA lamp wiring into turret positions other than position 1. This option can make UltrAA lamp installation extremely difficult due to the requirement for additional wiring through the centre of the turret. Tools required: Soldering iron Posi-drive screwdrivers 1 & 2 point Permanent marker Side cutting pliers Coded HC lamp (any element) 3mm hex balldriver [250/600] Pin removal tool * Solder Flat blade screwdriver Long nose pliers Masking tape 72 100208 00 72 100261 00

* Only required if pin removal is necessary after incorrect positioning of pins into connector. 1. Disconnect the SpectrAA instrument from the mains power and remove any hollow cathode lamps from the instruments lamp turret. 2. Remove the required instrument covers to gain access to the instruments lamp turret area. 3. Remove the cover plate [30/40/300/400/800] from the below the optics chassis (adjacent to the burner shield). 4. Loosen and move the circuit breaker/switch [Zeeman], if required, to allow later removal of the lamp turret disk.

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5. Remove the four screws (socket cap head on 250/600) securing the lamp turret disk to the turret drum and gently separate. Release existing turret looming from any clamps if required. 6. Remove the position 1 and 2 lamp octal sockets from the lamp turret disk by removing the lamp alignment adjuster screws and the pivot screw. Take care not to lose the three small springs under each socket. 7. Remove the lamp extractors and springs to gain access to the socket wiring. 8. Feed the pilot wire (included in kit) through the centre of the turret until it is accessible from the other end. 9. Use masking tape, or similar, to secure the pinned end of the retro-fit loom to the pilot wire exiting from the lamp socket end of the turret. Ensure that the pilot wire is taped to the heat shrunk section of the loom to avoid stress on the contact pins. 10. Guide the retro-fit loom through the centre of the turret while gently pulling on the pilot wire. 11. Carefully remove the tape and pilot wire from the retro-fit loom. 12. Take note of and/or mark wires in existing lamp socket for later identification, prior to de-soldering. The table below shows wire color and pin positions for SpectrAA 30/40/300/400/800 lamp octal sockets. Please take note of the wire colors and positions of your customers particular instrument, as wire colors have varied between instruments and throughout product life. Lamp socket 1 Pin number 1 3 4 8 Wire color Brown White Black/White Brown Lamp socket 2 Pin number 1 3 4 8 Wire color Red Black Black/Black Red

13. De-solder wires from the existing lamp socket pins for transfer to the same pin positions in the retro-fit loom sockets. Feed the existing lamp socket wires through the 50 mm sleeving on the retro-fit loom and solder the wires into the new lamp socket. 14. Slide the sleeving of the retro-fit loom over all lamp wires and position it into the socket exit groove. This will ensure that the sleeving will bear against the extractor spring on re-assembly of the socket and not on the individual wires. 15. Replace the lamp extractors and springs. 16. Refit the lamp sockets to the lamp turret disk. 17. Cable tie the retro-fit loom to the existing looming to secure it into position. 18. Replace the lamp turret disk onto the turret drum taking note of the locating pin position [30/40/300/400/800] or by aligning the lamp socket 1 with the opto flag on the turret drum [250/600]. Refit the turret drive chain prior to securing disk, if applicable. 19. Reposition the circuit breaker/switch, if applicable.

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20. All SpectrAA 600/800 flame systems, with serial numbers 9411XXXX or greater, have a hole in the instrument rear panel to allow mounting of the UltrAA lamp loom connector. Other SpectrAA systems do not have this modification. If no hole for mounting the connector on the rear panel is provided, then feed the retro-fit loom through the exit hole on the left hand edge of the instrument base (and through the lower left skirt panel on 250/600/800). If a hole is provide on the rear panel, then remove the bung and mount the connector as shown below. The housing (see step 22) will not be required, however, insertion of the connector pins into the connector housing should be performed prior to mounting (see step 23).

21. Place a self-adhesive cable clamp on the instrument base to route the loom clear of the rotating turret, if required. 22. Slide the connector components over the loom as shown below.

23. Insert connector pins into the connector housing ensuring that they positively click into place. UltrAA lamp connector Color Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 HCL lamp socket 1 Pin 5 6 7 HCL lamp socket 2 Pin 5 6 7

25. Screw the housing over the connector. Remove the two screws to invert the clamping piece, then secure the loom into the housing. Refer to step 22.

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26. Test the correct operation of the newly installed loom (refer Testing below). 27. Replace all previously removed covers.

Testing
Prior to connecting the UltrAA lamp control module to the instrument, the following checks should be conducted. 1. Insert a coded standard hollow cathode lamp into the lamp socket positions installed with UltrAA lamp wiring. Power the instrument and run the SpectrAA software to ensure that the coded lamp is automatically recognised. 2. Turn on the lamps and confirm that they are operating correctly. For example, enter the Optimization page and note the EHT value. 3. If operation is correct then proceed to the control module installation section. Rectify any problems before proceeding. Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HCL octal lamp socket Standard HCL cathode No connection Standard HCL anode Lamp recognition common Boost anode Boost filament Boost filament return/boost cathode Lamp recognition

Single lamp instruments

As lamp socket position 2 is not used on single lamp instruments, the retro-fit loom requires a simple modification. 1. Cut the wires from lamp socket 2 of the retro-fit loom (green, blue and violet) at the end of the heatshrunk section where the wires exit from the sleeving. Discard lamp socket 2 and its associated wiring. 2. At the other end of the loom, trim back the pinned green, blue and violet wires to the heatshrunk section where the wires exit from the sleeving.

3.2

Control module installation

Warning The UltrAA lamp control module weighs 7.5 kg (16.5 lb). It can cause injury or damage if allowed to drop. Remove all protective packaging from the accessory. Set the voltage selector switches on the rear panel of the UltrAA lamp control module to the local supply voltage. If in doubt, check the mains voltage with a multimeter. Check the rear panel silkscreening for the correct value of fuses to be used for FS1 and FS2.

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Nominal Voltage 240 10% 230 +14% -6% 230 +6% -14% 220 10% 120 10% 100 10% Warning

SW2 A B A B

SW3 D D C C

Fuse Rating T 2A

T 4A

Application of an incorrect supply voltage can create a fire hazard. Never connect the accessory to the mains power supply until voltage selector switches and fuses have been correctly selected. Place the control module on top of the GTA accessory or bench and connect all cables as shown below.

Note

Connection to the SpectrAA instrument may be either through a connector on the rear panel or through a flying lead (retro-fit loom) exiting the left hand side of the instrument base.

Interconnection diagram

Performance testing
1. Power on the instrument and load the SpectrAA software. 2. Remove any obstructions in the light path such as the furnace workhead from the sample compartment. 3. Insert an UltrAA lamp into an UltrAA lamp turret position. Call up that element and check that the lamp is automatically recognised (SpectrAA 600/800 software version 1.4 or greater). 4. After setting the recommended lamp current (if required), enter the Optimize page and align the lamp, pressing rescale as required. Note the EHT value displayed. 5. Power on the UltrAA lamp control module and strike the boost of the UltrAA lamp (the LED will illuminate in the lamp control switch). Press rescale and ensure the lamp is still optimally aligned. Note the EHT value displayed.

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Warning

The glass envelope of an UltrAA lamp becomes very hot during operation. Before touching an UltrAA hollow cathode lamp, turn off the lamp and allow it to cool. 6. The EHT value with the boost on should be at least 10% less than that with the boost off. 7. Repeat the procedure for the other UltrAA lamp turret position.

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Spares and test equipment

This section lists spare parts, tools and service kits that are available to support the UltrAA lamp accessory in the field. Information in this section is listed as follows: u Parts grouped into common categories u Kits available and their contents u All available parts in part number order and reference number order u Loom interconnection A comprehensive list of spare parts has been made available for ordering. Multiple quantities have been provided in specific kits where individual components are not available separately. These kits are strategically priced so that kit replacement will not be expensive if needed. Parts are referenced to the exploded diagram at the back of this section (eg 12, is item number 12 on exploded diagram), a section page (eg 9-1, is page 1 of chapter 9) or the circuit board layout in the Electronics section (eg IC3/4, is integrated circuit 3 and 4 on the layout).

Covers/Panels
Part Number 0910091700 0910092500 0910096200 4210103500 2110016400 Description COVER CABINET PLATE SCREENPRINT PLATE SOCKET MOUNT STANDOFFXM4X70 POLYPROPYLENE INSULATOR PWB Qty 1 1 1 1 1 Ref 19 3-3 10 21

Electrical
Part Number 0210142790 0510024500 0510029500 1410106100 4810022500 4810025400 5310015700 5610025200 Description ASSY PWB ULTRAA LAMP SUPPLY CAPACITOR 560UF 250V/ELECTRO CAPACITOR EL 33UK 25V C4321 DIODE BR254 BRIDGE RECTIFIER SWITCH ROCKER DPDT SWITCH SLIDE 240VAC/5AMP/DPDT TRANSFORMER ULTRAA-LAMP SUPPLY 300VA LAMP 110V 0.3W-RED C/W PUSHFIX Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ref 20 8 11 7 6 14 2 5

Fuses/Fuseholders
Part Number 1910006400 1910006500 1910007000 1910008590 1910008600 9910077500 Description FUSE 1 AMP/FAST ACTING/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 2 AMP/FAST ACTING/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 2 AMP /SLO-BLO/5x20MM/GLASS FUSEHOLDER PANEL MOUNT/5X20MM - QTY 2 FUSE 4 AMP/SLO-BLO/5X20MM/GLASS KIT ULTRAA LAMP FUSES Qty 1 1 1 2 1 1 Ref 9-1 9-1 9-1 13 9-1 -

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Kits
Part Number 7910019700 9910076900 9910077000 9910077100 9910077200 9910077500 Description KIT ESD FIELD SERVICE KIT ULTRAA LAMP RETROFIT KIT ULTRAA LAMP SERVICE KIT ULTRAA LAMP ELECTRONIC KIT ULTRAA LAMP FASTENERS KIT ULTRAA LAMP FUSES Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ref -

Looms/Connectors
Part Number 0110499490 0110499590 0110499690 0110499790 0110500090 0110532990 0110535590 0110582390 0110582490 1210103800 1210108500 1210108600 Description ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP LAMPS SUPPLY ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP MAINS DISTRIBN ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP INTERMEDIATE ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP CONTROL ASSY LOOM MAINS INPUT FILTERED ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP RETROFIT ASSY LOOM 4 LAMP Z ULTRAA 600 ASSY LOOM 4 LAMP Z ULTRAA 800 ASSY LOOM 8 LAMP Z ULTRAA 800 COVER BURNDY/CABLE GLAND/CLAMP/SHELL 18 HOUSING BURNDY 7WAY/PLUG/SOCKET CONTACTS HOUSING BURNDY 7WAY/PANEL/RECEPT/PIN CNCTS Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ref 6-5 6-5 6-5 4 15 16 17 3-3

Miscellaneous
Part Number 0810121700 4610003300 4910008600 Description GLAND CABLE 5-10MM , HOLE DIAM 16MM SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW TIE CABLE LARGE RELEASABLE Qty 1 1 1 Ref 18 3-7 9

Tools
Part Number 7210020200 7210020800 7210026100 Description DRIVER HEX 2MM (COMPONENT REMOVAL FROM HEATSINK) DRIVER HEX 3MM (250/600 TURRET DISK REMOVAL) TOOL PIN REMOVAL AMP 305183-R Qty 1 1 1 Ref -

UltrAA Lamps
Part Number 5610108100 5610108200 5610108300 Description LAMP ULTRAA ARSENIC LAMP ULTRAA LEAD LAMP ULTRAA SELENIUM Qty 1 1 1 Ref -

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9910076900 Kit UltrAA Lamp Retrofit

Description ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP RETROFIT CLAMP CABLE SELF ADHESIVE PLATE SOCKET MOUNT COVER BURNDY CONNECTOR HOUSING BURNDY RECEPTACLE SCREW M3 WASHER SPRING TIE CABLE WIRE TINNED COPPER (PILOT WIRE) S/W SPECTRAA 600/800 INSTRUCTION ULTRAA LAMP RETROFIT Qty 1 2 1 1 1 4 4 2 0.8m 1 1 Ref 3-3 3-3 3-3 -

9910077000 Kit UltrAA Lamp Service

Part Number 0110499790 0210142790 1910008590 4810022500 4810025400 5610025200 7210020200 7210020800 7210026100 9910077100 9910077200 9910077500 Description ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP CONTROL ASSY PWB ULTRAA LAMP SUPPLY FUSEHOLDER PANEL MOUNT/5X20MM - QTY 2 SWITCH ROCKER DPDT SWITCH SLIDE 240VAC/5AMP/DPDT LAMP 110V 0.3W-RED C/W PUSHFIX DRIVER HEX 2MM (COMPONENT REMOVAL FROM HEATSINK) DRIVER HEX 3MM (250/600 TURRET DISK REMOVAL) TOOL PIN REMOVAL AMP 305183-R KIT ULTRAA LAMP ELECTRONIC KIT ULTRAA LAMP FASTENERS KIT ULTRAA LAMP FUSES Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ref 4 20 13 6 14 5 -

9910077100 Kit UltrAA Lamp Electronic

Part Description DIODE BR254 BRIDGE RECTIFIER DIODE RC205 BRIDGE RECTIFIER IC 339N COMPARATOR IC 340T-15 REGULATOR VOLTAGE +15 V IC 79L15AC REGULATOR VOLTAGE -15V IC LM317 VREG 3-TERM ADJ IC OPAMP TL071CP LIN 8DA IC OPCPL M0C3021 BP 6DA INSULATOR MICA T0218 INSULATOR SPACER MICA TO220 RELAY DIL COIL/12V/1K CONTACTS/1A/250VAC RELAY PWB/SPDT/12V COIL/1A 125VAC CONTACTS RESISTOR 10E 5%/5.6W/100PPM/WIRE WOUND RESISTOR 180K 5%/0.4W/100PPM/METAL FILM RESISTOR 18K 5%/0.5W/100PPM/METAL FILM RESISTOR 82K 5%/5W/200PPM/METAL FILM TRANSISTOR MTH6N85 MOSFET/N-CHAN/POWER TRANSISTOR PN200 PNP MED. POWER Qty 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Ref 1DB 1/2/3 7 IC 9 IC 6 IC 5 IC 7/8 IC 3/4 IC 1/2 TR 1/3 IC 7/8 RL A/B RL C/D R 13/29 1R 1 1R 2/3 R 4/5 TR 1/3 TR 2/4

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9910077200 Kit UltrAA Lamp Fasteners

Part Description ADHESIVE BACKED CABLE LATCHING CLIP BUSH (COVER LOCATING) CLIP 'CANOE' (PLASTIC FEET) LUG SOLDERLESS UTILUX H1999/150 NUT M 3 HEX NUT M 4 HEX SCREW M 4 X 12 PAN XYLAN SCREW M 4 X 16 PAN XYLAN SCREW M 4 X 20 PAN XYLAN SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW TIE CABLE PANDUIT PLT1M-DTP TIE CABLE LARGE RELEASABLE WASHER FLAT 4,3 ID X 8,6 OD XYLAN WASHER FLAT 3,2 ID X 6,6 OD S/S WASHER SPRING 3.1 ID SS WASHER SPRING 4.1 ID STN ST Qty 1 2 4 5 10 10 20 4 5 5 40 4 20 10 10 20 Ref 1 3 12 3-7 9 -

9910077500 Kit UltrAA Lamp Fuses

Part Number 1910006400 1910006500 1910007000 1910008600 Description FUSE 1 AMP/FAST ACTING/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 2 AMP/FAST ACTING/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 2 AMP /SLO-BLO/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 4 AMP/SLO-BLO/5X20MM/GLASS Qty 10 10 10 10 Ref 9-1 9-1 9-1 9-1

Parts available
This table lists all parts available for the UltrAA lamp accessory in part number order. Part Number 0010056900 0110499490 0110499590 0110499690 0110499790 0110500090 0110532990 0110535590 0110582390 0110582490 0210142790 0510024500 0510029500 0810121700 0910091700 0910092500 0910096200 1210103800 1210108500 1210108600 1410106100 1910006400 1910006500 1910007000 1910008590 1910008600 Description ULTRAA LAMP CONTROL MODULE ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP LAMPS SUPPLY ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP MAINS DISTRIBN ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP INTERMEDIATE ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP CONTROL ASSY LOOM MAINS INPUT FILTERED ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP RETROFIT ASSY LOOM 4 LAMP Z ULTRAA 600 ASSY LOOM 4 LAMP Z ULTRAA 800 ASSY LOOM 8 LAMP Z ULTRAA 800 ASSY PWB ULTRAA LAMP SUPPLY CAPACITOR 560UF 250V/ELECTRO CDDG CAPC EL 33UK 25V C4321 GLAND CABLE 5-10MM , HOLE DIAM 16MM COVER CABINET PLATE SCREENPRINT PLATE SOCKET MOUNT COVER BURNDY/CABLE GLAND/CLAMP/SHELL 18 HOUSING BURNDY 7WAY/PLUG/SOCKET CONTACTS HOUSING BURNDY 7WAY/PANEL/RECEPT/PIN CNCTS DIODE BR254 BRIDGE RECTIFIER FUSE 1 AMP/FAST ACTING/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 2 AMP/FAST ACTING/5x20MM/GLASS FUSE 2 AMP/SLO-BLO/5x20MM/GLASS FUSEHOLDER PANEL MOUNT/5X20MM - QTY 2 FUSE 4 AMP/SLO-BLO/5X20MM/GLASS Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 Ref 6-5 6-5 6-5 4 15 20 8 11 18 19 3-3 16 17 3-3 7 9-1 9-1 9-1 13 9-1

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2110016400 4210103500 4810022500 4810025400 4910008600 5310015700 5610025200 5610108100 5610108200 5610108300 7210020200 7210020800 7210026100 7910019700 9910076900 9910077000 9910077100 9910077200 9910077500

INSULATOR PWB STANDOFFXM4X70 POLYPROPYLENE SWITCH ROCKER DPDT SWITCH SLIDE 240VAC/5AMP/DPDT TIE CABLE LARGE RELEASABLE TRANSFORMER ULTRAA-LAMP SUPPLY 300VA LAMP 110V 0.3W-RED C/W PUSHFIX LAMP ULTRAA ARSENIC LAMP ULTRAA LEAD LAMP ULTRAA SELENIUM DRIVER HEX 2MM (COMPONENT REMOVAL FROM HEATSINK) DRIVER HEX 3MM (250/600 TURRET DISK REMOVAL) TOOL PIN REMOVAL AMP 305183-R KIT ESD FIELD SERVICE KIT ULTRAA LAMP RETROFIT KIT ULTRAA LAMP SERVICE KIT ULTRAA LAMP ELECTRONIC KIT ULTRAA LAMP FASTENERS KIT ULTRAA LAMP FUSES

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

21 10 6 14 9 2 5 -

Control module parts

This table lists the parts referenced in the exploded diagram of figure 6-1 in reference number order. Ref 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Part Number 5310015700 0110499790 5610025200 4810022500 1410106100 0510024500 4910008600 4210103500 0510029500 1910008590 4810025400 0110500090 1210103800 1210108500 0810121700 0910092500 0210142790 2110016400 Description TRANSFORMER ULTRAA-LAMP SUPPLY 300VA ASSY LOOM ULTRAALAMP CONTROL LAMP 110V 0.3W-RED C/W PUSHFIX SWITCH ROCKER DPDT DIODE BR254 BRIDGE RECTIFIER CAPACITOR 560UF 250V/ELECTRO CDDG TIE CABLE LARGE RELEASABLE STANDOFFXM4X70 POLYPROPYLENE CAPC EL 33UK 25V C4321 FUSEHOLDER PANEL MOUNT/5X20MM - QTY 2 SWITCH SLIDE 240VAC/5AMP/DPDT ASSY LOOM MAINS INPUT FILTERED COVER BURNDY/CABLE GLAND/CLAMP/SHELL 18 HOUSING BURNDY 7WAY/PLUG/SOCKET CONTACTS GLAND CABLE 5-10MM , HOLE DIAM 16MM PLATE SCREENPRINT ASSY PWB ULTRAA LAMP SUPPLY INSULATOR PWB Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Note:

Items 1, 3 and 12 are not available separately. If required, they can be obtained by ordering the kit of UltrAA lamp fasteners, part number 99 100772 00.

Loom interconnection
This table should be referred to in conjunction with the interwiring diagram of the Electronics section for loom identification. Part Number 0110499490 0110499590 0110499690 0110499790 0110500090 Description ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP LAMPS SUPPLY ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP MAINS DISTRN ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP INTERMEDIATE ASSY LOOM ULTRAA LAMP CONTROL ASSY LOOM MAINS INPUT FILTERED From PL4/7 1T1 (prim) 1T1 (sec) 1SW4/5 1SK1 To 1SK2 1SW1/2/3 PL1/2/5 PL3/6 1FS1/2

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Diagnostics
This section of the manual provides diagnostic and trouble-shooting information for the UltrAA lamp accessory, and may be used in conjunction with the Electronics section.

7.1

Diagnostic LEDs
Due to the simplicity of this design, the only diagnostic aids provided for the UltrAA lamp control module are on-board light emitting diode (LED) voltage status indicators. An LED that is illuminated (on), indicates the presence of the monitored voltage to be within the range specified below.

LED and test point locations

Circuit Reference D25 D26 D27 D28 *1 *2

Indicated Voltage Status Lamp run Lamp strike +15 VDC -15 VDC Boost current 1 Boost current 2

LED "On" Voltage > 70 VDC > 350 VDC > 80 mA > 80 mA

* There are two LED indicators located on the front panel lamp control switches of the UltrAA lamp control module labelled 1 and 2. When illuminated, they indicate that lamp 1 and/or 2 has been struck and is running with boost current on.

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Warning

The LED voltage status indicators are provided as a quick visual reference only. A non illuminated LED does not guarantee the absence of a voltage. To avoid death, serious injury, or painful electric shock, never touch electrical components or connectors until at least 18 seconds after power supply is switched off.

7.2

Test points
The following test points are provided so that safe and secure "hands-free" connections can be made to test equipment without the need to place hands near high voltages. Warning All electrical components float above chassis ground with some potential differences > 500V DC. To avoid death, serious injury, or painful electric shock, never touch electrical components or connectors until at least 18 seconds after power supply is switched off.

Caution

When connecting test equipment to the UltrAA lamp accessory, ensure that the test equipment is not grounded and that leads are fully insulated. To avoid damage to test equipment, the accessory or the AA instrument connected, never earth any part of the circuit through test equipment or otherwise.

Prior to making any measurements, ensure that test equipment probes are of sufficient voltage rating. TP1 +15 VDC Measure with reference to TP2. Tolerance is 5% (+14.25 V to +15.75 V). TP2 TP3 Common (not chassis ground) -15 VDC Measure with reference to TP2. Tolerance is 5% (-15.75 V to -14.25 V). TP4 Lamp 1 filament voltage Measure with reference to TP5 with an UltrAA lamp connected. With the lamp control switch 1 set as follows: Off 1.2 VDC 10% On before striking 12 VDC 10% On after striking 5 VDC 10% TP5 Lamp 1 cathode/filament return

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TP6

Lamp 2 filament voltage Measure with reference to TP7 with an UltrAA lamp connected. With the lamp control switch 2 set as follows: Off 1.2 VDC 10% On before striking 12 VDC 10% On after striking 5 VDC 10%

TP7 R13

Lamp 2 cathode/filament return Lamp 1 boost current sense resistor Measure the voltage across R13 with an UltrAA lamp connected and running. The voltage should be 1.50 VDC +10% / -5% (1.65 V to 1.42 V). This directly relates to a boost current of 150 mA +10% / -5%

R29

Lamp 2 boost current sense resistor Measure the voltage across R29 with an UltrAA lamp connected and running. The voltage should be 1.50 VDC +10% / -5% (1.65 V to 1.42 V). This directly relates to a boost current of 150 mA +10% / -5%

C2

Strike voltage capacitor The strike voltage can be measured between the positive (+) terminal of C2 and TP5 [TP7]. This voltage should be 400 60 VDC (340 V to 460 V). The run voltage can be measured between the negative (-) terminal of C2 and TP5 [TP7]. This voltage should be 40 10 VDC (30 V to 50 V) with the boost operating and approximately 80 VDC when the boost is off.

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Electronics
This section provides detailed descriptive information on the electrical operation of the UltrAA lamp accessory. It may be referred to in conjunction with the Diagnostic section of this manual. To access the UltrAA lamp accessorys circuit board, remove the two screws securing the cover at the top of the rear panel and slide it forward to lift it off the base. Access to the rear of the fuse holders, bridge rectifiers and large filter capacitors will require the removal of the UltrAA lamp supply circuit board and the underlying transparent insulator. Warning All electrical components float above chassis ground with some potential differences > 500V DC. To avoid death, serious injury, or painful electric shock, never touch electrical components or connectors until at least 18 seconds after power supply is switched off.

Caution

The internal power power supply common operates above chassis ground potential. To avoid damaging the power supply or the associated AA instrument, never connect the common to chassis ground.

9.1

Input power section

The mains power inlet connector on the rear panel is an integral line filter with varistor attached.

Control module rear panel

Mains input line voltage to the UltrAA lamp accessory is selected using SW2 and SW3, located on the rear panel of the control module. Fuses FS1 and FS2 are delay acting and located in M205 (20 mm x 5 mm) fuse holders on the rear panel. Refer to the table below for fuse ratings and voltage selector switch settings.

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Nominal Voltage 240 10% 230 +14% -6% 230 +6% -14% 220 10% 120 10% 100 10%

SW2 A B A B

SW3 D D C C

Fuse Rating T 2A

T 4A

The transformer, 1T1, is mounted onto a base plate, along with three filter capacitors and diode bridge rectifiers. No components are mounted directly onto the accessory's base. The secondary windings of the transformer are allocated to provide the following functions: 120 VAC 66 VAC 500 VDC lamp anode strike voltage. 90 VDC lamp anode running voltage (referenced to 15 VDC supply). 15 VDC power supply. 12/5 VDC lamp 1 filament voltage. 12/5 VDC lamp 2 filament voltage.

18/0/18 VAC 14 14 VAC VAC

Note

The above secondary windings carry floating voltages. That is, these voltages are not referenced to chassis or mains ground.

9.2

Circuit description
UltrAA hollow cathode lamp boost current is supplied by the UltrAA lamp control module, independently of SpectrAA instrument circuitry. The boost discharge is supplied by a filament which acts as a cathode for the boost circuit. There are two anodes; one used by the SpectrAA instrument as in a standard hollow cathode lamp and the other for the boost discharge. That is, the boost discharge is directed across the mouth of the hollow cathode and not through it. This is achieved by allowing the boost supply to float above chassis ground.

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9.2.1

Run/strike voltage circuit

The 120 VAC transformer tapping voltage is doubled and stored as approximately 400 VDC across the capacitor, C2, to be used for striking the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp. With the lamp control switch in the on position, relay RLA [RLB] will be energised, resulting in placement of the run voltage onto the boost anode of the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp. The run voltage (approx. 90 VDC) is supplied by diode bridge rectification of the 66 VAC tapping of the transformer. It is referenced to the common of the 15 VDC supply. On activation of the lamp control switchs momentary strike position, the optical AC switch (IC1/IC2) will conduct and discharge the strike voltage stored in C2 through the boost anode of the lamp, causing it to strike. The return path for the strike/run current is through the filament/cathode (not shown). { EMBED Word.Picture.6 } By the nature of the optical AC switch (IC1/IC2), it will continue to conduct even after the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp has struck and its control voltage has been removed. Diode D5 [D6] will start to conduct once the anode voltage has dropped below the run voltage. When the lamp control switch is returned to the off position, relay RLA [RLB] is de-energised, hence the current falls to zero and the optical AC switch will cease to conduct. The comparators of IC9 monitor the above circuitry for the presence of the run and strike voltages. Their presence is indicated by illumination of diodes D25 and D26 respectively. For further detail, refer to the Diagnostics section of this manual.

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9.2.2

Filament voltage circuit

14 VAC from the transformer is diode bridge rectified (approx. 18 VDC) and is then supplied to an LM317T adjustable voltage regulator (IC7 [IC8]).

While the lamp control switch is in the off position, relay RLA [RLB] will be deenergised, thus the resistor network (R21/22/23) [(R37/38/39)] on the voltage adjustment pin of the voltage regulator is shorted out. This results in the regulator reference voltage of 1.2 VDC being supplied across the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp boost filament. In the on position and prior to striking, relay RLA [RLB] will be energised and RLC [RLD] de-energised, thus the resistor R21 [R37] will be switched out of the resistor network. This results in the supply of 12 VDC across the filament to aid striking. In the on position and with the lamps boost current struck, both relay RLA [RLB] and RLC [RLD] will be energised, thus the resistor R21 [R37] will be switched into the resistor network. This results in a reduced supply of 5 VDC across the filament to extend filament life and reduce the heat generated within the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp. A recommended period of about three seconds should be allowed between the on and strike positions of the lamp control switch to allow boost filament warming.

9.2.3

Constant current circuit

Constant boost current regulation, fixed at approximately 150 mA, is provided by a return-line current sensing circuit. The current through R13 [R29] (the boost current) is monitored and compared by the op-amp IC3 [IC4] with the reference voltage produced by the voltage divider of R8 and R9 [R24 and R25]. The resultant error signal is used to drive the gate of the MOSFET TR1 [TR3] to provide the required current. Overvoltage protection for the operational amplifier is provided by the zener diode D9 [D17] and for the MOSFET by D12 [D20]. { EMBED Word.Picture.6 }

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9.2.4

Boost current sense circuit

The comparators of IC9 also monitor the boost current. If the boost current is present, the comparator will energise relay RLC [RLD] resulting in the reduction of the filament voltage from 12 V to 5 V (refer to 5.2.2). It will also illuminate the LED located on the front panel lamp control switch/s to indicate that the UltrAA hollow cathode lamp has struck and is operating with normal boost current. { EMBED Word.Picture.6 }

9.2.5

15 VDC supply circuit

The 15 volts required for the powering of the operational amplifiers and comparators is derived from an LM79L15 (-15 V) and an LM340T-15 (+15V) voltage regulator (IC5 and IC6 respectively). These are supplied from an onboard bridge rectifier (DB1) connected to the 18/0/18 V tapping of the transformer. This power supply is designed to provide approximately 100 mA of current.

9.3

Output power section

The table below is a quick reference to the pin positioning of the output stage of the boost supply. Pin Number 1 2 3 PCB PL4 Boost anode 1 Boost filament 1 Boost filament return/boost cathode 1 PCB PL7 Boost anode 2 Boost filament 2 Boost filament return/boost cathode 2 UltrAA connector Boost anode 1 Boost filament 1 Boost filament return/boost cathode 1 Boost anode 2 Boost filament 2 Boost filament return/boost cathode 2

4 5 6

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20 21 1

19

18 4

15 14 16 17 13 11

12 10 8 9

7 6

Fig. 6-1 UltrAA lamp control module exploded diagram

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