In need of more power than the AvaLight-DHc? The AvaLight-DH-S is Avantes’ most powerful deuterium halogen source. Like the DHc, the DH-S is also a combined deuterium and halogen light source, capable of transmitting light in the UV/VIS/NIR-range, but has 35 times more halogen output and up to 300 times more deuterium power. The source has a prominent 656 nm deuterium peak which can limit dynamic range (see Avalight-DH-S-BAL as an alternative). It includes a focusing lens assembly, to fully utilize the possibilities and size of your fibre.
The AvaLight-D-S is a deuterium light source only, making it a great option for measurements in the UV range, 190 to 400 nm. The AvaLight-D-S-DUV version starts even lower at 175 nm, for your deep-UV experiments. This version also offers twice the intensity at 200 nm.
The output of the AvaLight-DH-S is optimized for fibres or bundles up to 600 micrometres. For larger fibres, the focal point is manually adjustable to optimize the light coupling into your fibre.
The AvaLight-D(H)-S features an integrated TTL-shutter and filter holder for filters of up to 50 x 50 x 5.0 mm.

Benefits
- Combined deuterium and halogen light source
- Powerful
- Versatile in the UV/VIS/NIR ranges
- Deep-UV option available
Product Information
Deuterium (Deep UV)/Long life | Deuterium (Standard)/Long life | Halogen Lamp | |
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Wavelength range | 175-400 nm | 190-400 nm | 360-2500 nm |
Warm-up time | 30 min | 30 min | 20 min |
Lamp power | 78W / 0.75A | 78W / 0.75A | 5W / 0.5A |
Lamp lifetime | 2000 hrs | 2000 hrs | 1000 hrs |
Noise (AU) | 2x 10-5 | 2x 10-5 | 10-4 |
Max. drift | ± 0.5%/hr | ± 0.5%/hr | ±0.1%/hr |
Color temperature | 3000 K | ||
Optical power* in 200 µm fiber | 11 µW | 11 µW | 43 µW |
Optical power* in 600 µm fiber | 72 µW | 72 µW | 239 µW |
Optical power* in 1000 µm fiber | 206 µW | 206 µW | 354 µW |
Power consumption | 90 Watt (190 Watt for heating D-Lamp 4-5 sec.) | 90 Watt (190 Watt for heating D-Lamp 4-5 sec.) | 90 Watt (190 Watt for heating D-Lamp 4-5 sec.) |
Power requirements | 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz | 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz | 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz |
Dimensions, weight | 315 x 165 x 140 mm, ca. 5 kg | 315 x 165 x 140 mm, ca. 5 kg | 315 x 165 x 140 mm, ca. 5 kg |
AvaLight-D-S | Deuterium light source, 190-400 nm, incl. TTL shutter, -SR fibers needed |
AvaLight-DH-S | Deuterium-Halogen light source, 190-2500 nm, incl. TTL shutter, -SR fibers needed |
AvaLight-D-S-DUV | Deep UV deuterium light source, 175-400 nm, incl. TTL shutter, -SR fibers needed |
AvaLight-DH-S-DUV | Deep UV deuterium-halogen light source, 175-2500 nm, incl. TTL shutter, -SR fibers needed |
IC-DB26-2 | Interface cable AvaSpec-USB2 platform to AvaLight-D(H)S |
AvaLight-D-B | Replacement deuterium bulb for AvaLight-D/AvaLight DH light source |
AvaLight-D-B-DUV | Replacement deep UV deuterium bulb for AvaLight-D/AvaLight-DH light source |
AvaLight-DH-B | Replacement halogen bulb for AvaLight-DH light source |
CUV-DA-DHS | Direct attach cuvette holder for AvaLight-D(H)S |