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Andor Technology Mechelle User Manual

Andor Technology Mechelle
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8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor
Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD
Mechelle
User Guide
andor.com
© Andor Technology Ltd. 2020
Version 4.2 reVised 06 oct 2020

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Andor Technology Mechelle Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAndor Technology
ModelMechelle
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Revision History

Safety and Warning Information

General Safety and Handling

Covers manual handling, shipping, and storage conditions for safe operation.

Laser Safety Guidelines and Classifications

Detailed laser safety warnings, operation guidelines, class differences, and labels.

Introduction to the Mechelle Spectrograph

Technical Support Contacts

Contact information for technical support in Europe, USA, Asia-Pacific, and China.

Disclaimer and Legal Notices

Includes disclaimer, copyright, trademarks, and patent information for the document.

Supplied and Optional Components

Lists standard components provided with the Mechelle and available optional parts.

Product Overview

External Components and Features

Details and diagrams of the Mechelle's external parts and their functions.

Internal Components and Design

Explains the internal optical path, gratings, and lenses of the Mechelle spectrograph.

Key Components and Accessories

Covers entrance aperture slits, optional fibre adapters, shutters, and the CC52 collector.

Installing the Mechelle Spectrograph

Unpacking, Handling, and Camera Alignment

Steps for unpacking, handling, and aligning the camera to the spectrograph.

Calibration Source Setup

Guidance on selecting and using spectral calibration sources like Mercury-Argon lamps.

Connecting a USB Camera

Instructions for connecting USB-based cameras (iStar CCD/sCMOS) to the system.

Software Installation and Initial Startup

Procedure for installing Andor Solis software and handling the new hardware wizard.

Using the Mechelle Spectrograph

Software Setup and Data Acquisition

Launching Solis, configuring spectrograph, and acquiring spectral data.

Calibration Procedures and Analysis

Wavelength calibration using lamps, file selection, and interpreting results.

Advanced Spectral Corrections and Features

Covers crosstalk, sub-spectrum, grating efficiency, REC, and other advanced features.

Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance and Precautions

Maintenance Procedures and Parts

Details on purging, exchanging slits/adapters, and replacement parts.

Technical Specifications

General, Mechanical, and Environmental Specs

Covers wavelength range, resolution, dimensions, operating, and storage conditions.

Accessory and Laser Module Specifications

Specifications for optional accessories like collimators and laser alignment modules.

Mechanical Drawings

Reference Information

Echelle Theory Basics

Theoretical principles of Echelle gratings and their use in spectrographs.

Grating Equations and Optical Layout

Explains the grating equation, order sorting, and the Mechelle's optical path.

Sample Spectral Images

Illustrative images showing spectral data obtained from the Mechelle.

Other Information

Terms, Warranty, and Disposal

Information on sale terms, warranty, and WEEE regulations.

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