[RASMB] UV lamp for XL-I

[Leech, AP]

Hi Steve,

It is definitely worth checking what type of lamp you have, because
Beckman have used different types at different times and the lamp
holder assemblies aren't compatible (I understand our XL/I uses a
physically smaller lamp than earlier or later models!)

Andrew

Karel Planken wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> The info on the Xenon-flash lamp (bulb) for the XL-A can be found on
> http://sales.hamamatsu.com/index.php?id=13185942# There also product
> specifications can be found contained in the pdf
> http://sales.hamamatsu.com/assets/pdf/catsandguides/Xe-F_TLSX1048E02.pdf
> In the pdf look for 1.5 mm Arc size listed in the 26 mm Dia. Type. For
> prices I would send Hamamatsu an e-mail, but one needs some patience...
> 
> Regards, Karel.
> 
> P.S.: Steve, the specific type of bulb is usually indicated on a sticker
> on the lower part of the bulb, replacing only the bulb requires some
> time consuming lamp alignment.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rasmb-bounces at rasmb.bbri.org [mailto:rasmb-bounces at rasmb.bbri.org]
> On Behalf Of Virgil Schirf
> Sent: Monday, 29. March 2010 22:29
> To: smcbryan
> Cc: rasmb at server1.bbri.org
> Subject: Re: [RASMB] UV lamp for XL-I
> 
> Hi Steve,
> 
> Contact Perkin-Elmer optoelectronics. I have a box of spare parts and it
> looks like the flash lamp Beckman uses comes from them - FX-1102.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Virgil
> 
> smcbryan wrote:
>> All,
>> does anyone have a source for the UV lamp which may save some $$ 
>> versus the Beckman price ($1800.00 USD)?
>> Perhaps Hamamatsu, though I don't have a part # for that lamp.
>> thanks,
>> steve
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