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APEX2 Xe Lamp Light Source System

APEX2 xenon light sources are complete illumination systems designed to provide a fully integrated, compact, and economical solution for scientific and industrial applications. These CE and RoHS compliant systems can be simply used as is once plugged in or the light output can be modified to the user's requirements with their integrated features such as the filter wheel, shutter, and utility software for USB control.

Xenon arc lamp provides continuous wave, UV-NIR broadband light
Fully integrated system with lamp power supply and collimating lens assembly
No lamp alignment necessary
Integrated six position filter wheel and manual shutter
Built-in manual shutter
Easy optical coupling and software interface with Oriel monochromators and spectrographs

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Features

100 W Xe Arc Lamp

The APEX2-XE uses the 6252 100 W Ozone Free Xe lamp as its illumination source. Xe arc lamps produce a spectral output curve that is almost featureless in the UV and NIR regions, with characteristic Xe lines emitted from 750-1000 nm. Due to their sun-like emission spectrum, Xe lamps are widely used for solar simulation applications. Their high intensity, broadband output also make them popular excitation sources for absorbance and fluorescence applications. The 6252 is an Ozone Free Xe lamp, useful for applications that do not require wavelength emission below 260 nm and features an ellipsoidal reflector to maximize light throughput throughout the APEX2-XE system.

Easy Optical Coupling and Software Interface with Oriel Monochromators and Spectrographs

The output flange of the APEX2 is the standard Oriel 1.5 inch flange, making for easy mechanical coupling with several existing Oriel instruments. Along with its wide compatibility with existing Oriel software packages, the APEX2 can be used with the following instruments:

Cornerstone 130B Monochromator
Cornerstone 260 High Resolution Monochromator
MS260i High Resolution Imaging Spectrograph
MS257 Monochromator
MS257 Imaging Spectrograph

If TracQ Basic Data Acquisition and Spectroscopy Software is used, the APEX2 and monochromator/spectrograph can also be integrated with an Oriel detection instrument, such as the LIDA-SRS-KIT and compatible detector. This setup creates a complete measurement system with light source, light analysis device, and light measurement detector.

Manual Shutter

Igniting an arc lamp too frequently results in reduced lifetime. A manual shutter is integrated into the APEX2 to allow the user to close off the light path while the lamp is warming up, or during a short period when light output is not desired such as a change in setup.

Integrated Six Position Filter Wheel

A filter wheel is integrated into the assembly of the APEX2. Up to six order-sorting or neutral density filters can added (1.0 in or 25.4 mm diameter, 0.2 in. or 6 mm thickness) and filters can be changed as fast as 1.7 s/filter. An LED display indicating the filter wheel's current position is located on the rear panel so user can observe this while not being in the path of the output light, preventing exposure to UV radiation. Aside from manual control via the push button on the system, the filter wheel position can be controlled externally using the following methods:

TracQ Basic- Oriel's Data Acquisition & Spectroscopy Software
Oriel's MonoUtility - software included with the Cornerstone™ series monochromators and MS260i spectrographs
Universal Filter Wheel Utility - LabVIEW™ based utility program included with the APEX2, allows for control of the filter wheel via USB 2.0.
74009 and 77709 Hand Controllers for Oriel's Cornerstone series, MS260i, and MS257 monochromators and spectrographs
USB 2.0 - the included sample Command Set can be used as is or to develop a custom Command Set better suited to the user's needs

Fully Integrated, Plug and Play System

Upon receiving the APEX2-XE, the unit is ready to use after a simple lamp drop-in installation of the lamp. The user does not have to spend time aligning the lamp or programming the power supply to output the proper voltage and current. Simply plug in the unit and it is ready for use.

Arc Lamp Safety

Arc lamps may emit dangerous levels of UV radiation depending on their source type. Ensure that only authorized personnel are in the vicinity of the source, and wearing the necessary safety equipment such as UV protective eyewear, clothing, and gloves. Lighted UV warning signs, posted outside laboratory doors where UV sources are operating, can prevent accidental exposure. Newport also recommends using an electronic shutter to block the beam when the source is not in use but remains turned on. Alternatively, the beam can be safely contained by using beam tubes or fiber optic cables to deliver the light to a sample. It is recommended to vent the ozone that is produced by some lamp models to the outside or use the 66087 Ozone Eater.

Accessories

Replacement Lamp

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		6252 Xenon Arc Lamp, 100 W, Ozone Free, Integrated Full Reflector	UNIVERSAL			$1,045

Oriel Monochromator/Spectrograph Interface Equipment

Description	Compatibility	Price
6199 Focusing Lens Assembly, Secondary, 6 in. FL, F/4, 1.5 Inch Flange	UNIVERSAL	$445
APEX2-CS1-KIT Mounting Kit, APEX2 Illuminator to CS130B Monochromator	UNIVERSAL	$1,080
APEX2-CS2-KIT Mounting Kit, APEX2 Illuminator to CS260 Monochromator	UNIVERSAL	$1,170
APEX2-MS1-KIT Mounting Kit, APEX2 Illuminator to MS257 Monochromator	UNIVERSAL	$1,085

Optical Coupling Accessories

Description	Compatibility	Price
66215 Beam Turning Mirror, Full Reflector, 200-20,000 nm, Req. 66245 Housing	UNIVERSAL	$155
66245 Beam Turning Mirror Housing, 1.5 Inch Series Flange	UNIVERSAL	$550
77670 Ferrule Converter, SMA Termination to 11mm Standard Ferrule	UNIVERSAL	$55
77675 Ferrule Converter, ST Termination to 11mm Standard Ferrule	UNIVERSAL	$160
77776 Focusing Assembly, Fiber Bundle, FS Aspheric, F/2.2, 800 µm Spot	UNIVERSAL	$905
77799 Focusing Assembly, Fiber Bundle, Glass Aspheric, F/0.85, 4 mm Spot	UNIVERSAL	$465
77800 Focusing Assembly, Fiber Bundle, Plano Convex, F/2, 4 mm Spot	UNIVERSAL	$585
81045 Dichroic Beam Turning Mirror, 280-420 nm, Requires 66245 Housing	UNIVERSAL	$465

UV Safety Equipment

Description	Compatibility	Price
49121 Ultraviolet Protective Gloves, Size 10, Black Neoprene, Set of 3	UNIVERSAL	$75
49123 UV Protective Gloves, Size 8, Black Neoprene, Set of 3	UNIVERSAL	$75
49126 Safety Goggles, UV Light Sources, Flexible Frame	UNIVERSAL	$80
66087 Ozone Eater™, 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz	UNIVERSAL	$2,090