April 2008
Color changer produces even deeper blues and more robust reds for dramatic lighting effects
Dunedin, Florida (April 22, 2008) – To meet the increasing demand for more dramatic and saturated lighting options, the SeaChanger Color Engine product line has added the Studio Dichroics Series CYMG hexachromic color changer. Compatible with all beam-shaping ETC Source Four accessories, the SeaChanger Studio produces rich, vibrant lighting hues for broadcast and film, club and corporate event lighting, and subtractive gobo mixing applications.
The four-filter CYMG color engine attaches to the reflector housing of any Source Four Ellipsoidal and uses robust dichroic filter technology to create a virtually endless palette of stable, reproducible colors that do not shift or fade with time or temperature. Color transitions from clear to 100% saturation are possible in less than one second.
The SeaChanger Studio’s patterned filters allow users to control color, intensity and saturation with unprecedented levels of precision. Users can configure filters in up to 4 billion combinations to create a nearly infinite variety of colors, with an emphasis on deeper blues and truer reds. The deeper colors are ideal for creating impact for all in-studio and broadcast applications. The extra saturation is especially useful for modern theater, concert series and event production, where lighting designers are constantly challenged to create more spectacular effects.
The filters have a higher transmission efficiency than gels and other filter materials, and their resistance to temperature and humidity eliminates the need for noisy fans that may interfere with production audio. Each SeaChanger is a self-contained unit with internal power supply and is controlled via 4-channel DMX, RDM device, or its front-panel membrane keypad with three-digit LCD display. The SeaChanger Studio is compatible with either HMI or tungsten lighting, and will accommodate a variety of stage lighting accessories.
To learn more, call 727.545.0741, send an e-mail to SeaChanger@OceanOptics.com, or visit the SeaChanger website at www.SeaChangerOnline.com.
April 2008
Choice of stackable modules for lab and field work in optical sensing
Dunedin, Florida (April 9, 2008) – Ocean Optics, a global leader in miniature photonics, has developed a family of modular optical sensing instruments easily adaptable for the field, lab or process environments.
Jaz is a family of stackable, modular and autonomous components that share common electronics and communications, able to operate together or separately. By incorporating a powerful microprocessor and onboard display, the need for a PC is eliminated, freeing the Jaz for applications outside the lab. Ethernet connectivity for Internet-addressable sensing, SD card for data storage and battery module enable completely untethered measurements and data collection.
Jaz features a crossed Czerny-Turner optical bench with a linear CCD-array detector and grating and slit options for a variety of configurations. The RoHS compliant platform expands to include a UV-VIS light source, rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery and up to eight spectrometer modules, allowing the system to be customized to changing application needs. The Jaz also accommodates fiber optic accessories such as cuvette holders and fibers. The OLED display has a wide viewing angle and two user-specified configurations.
April 2008
New, long-term warranty the first of its kind in the photonics industry
Dunedin, Florida (April 4, 2008) – Ocean Optics, the industry leader in miniature spectroscopy has instituted an exclusive 3-Year Warranty for the company’s entire line of spectrometers.
Beginning April 1, 2008, spectrometers purchased from Ocean Optics and its authorized distributors are now covered for a full three years against manufacturing defects – regardless of application. The warranty covers parts and labor needed to repair manufacturing defects that occur during the coverage period and also covers the costs of shipping warranty-related repairs from U.S. customers to Ocean Optics and from Ocean Optics back to the customers.
“To my knowledge, no other manufacturer makes such a bold guarantee,” said Ocean Optics President, Rob Randelman. “Our spectrometers have gone from the lab to inside active volcanoes and have stood up to rigorous use for years. That experience, combined with our continuing improvements in quality and manufacturing, ensure the reliability and durability our customers have come to expect.”
More details about Ocean Optics new 3-Year Warranty are available online at www.oceanoptics.com/warranty.asp.
