The following interface cables are available to connect the DA-SHUTTER to any Avantes AvaSpec-
USB2/EVO platform:
IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 Length = 0.6m
IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2 Length = 2.0m
Pin description of an interface cable connector
Shutter Open/Close (High = Open, Low = Close)
Pin 3 is connected to DO4 of the DB26 connector.
2.3 Parts included
1. Direct-attach Fiber-Optic Shutter DA-SHUTTER with a control box
2. Allen Key 1.3mm
2.4 Parts not included
1. Interface cable IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 (or IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2)
2. Power Supply PS-12V/2.08A
These parts can be ordered separately at Avantes.
2.5 Starting up
1. Plug in the PS-12V/2.08A power supply.
2. Plug in the connector of the power supply into the socket of the control box.
3. Screw the DA-Shutter onto the SMA input of the spectrometer.
4. Connect the SMA-connector of your fiber to the Fiber input of DA-SHUTTER.
5. Connect the IO connector of the DA-Shutter to the control box.
6. For automatic TTL-shutter control connect interface cable IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 (or
IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2) plug in connector and connect to AvaSpec spectrometer
7. Connect the connector of the IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-0.6 (or IC-DB26-DA-AS-SHUTTER-2)
into the control box and lock the connector with the screw terminal.
8. For Automatic save-dark for DA-SHUTTER use AvaSoft full:
In ‘Spectrometer settings’ in the ‘Digital IO’ tab, enable the ‘TTL Shutter on Save
Dark’ (see the picture below).
