PASCO OS-8526A Instruction Sheet

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model OS-8526A
X-Y ADJUSTABLE DIODE LASER

Introduction

The X-Y Adjustable Diode Laser allows users to eas-
ily incorporate laser light into a wide variety of labora-
tory experiments. Designed to be mounted on a rod
stand, the X-Y Adjustable Diode Laser can rotate
360° allowing the user to set up the unit in virtually
any position.

Equipment

– X-Y Adjustable Diode Laser.
– 9VDC adapter

Additional equipment recommended:

– PASCO ME-8735 Large Rod Stand
– PASCO ME-8738 (90 cm) or ME-8741 (120cm)
support rod

Replacement parts:

Description
thumbscrew assembly

Specifications:

Wavelength 650 nm
Laser Power for classification
Divergence <2 mrd
Beam Diameter at aperture:
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CAUTION - use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
• LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
• CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
• This Laser Product is designated as Class 2
during all procedures of operation.
• Do not point the laser or allow the laser to be
directed or reflected toward people or animals.
PASCO part no.
617-016
<1 mW
3 mm
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10101 Foothills Blvd. • Roseville, CA 95678-9011 USA
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Figure 1: Setting Up the OS-8526A

X-Y Adjustable Diode Laser

Assembly

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Attach the "fixed" rod clamp, with the locking
knob permanently affixed, to a base rod up to 1/2"
(12.5 mm) in diameter. See Figure 1.
012-12246A
"fixed" rod
clamp
Mfg. I.D. Label
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Complies with FDA
650nm, <1mW CW (Red)
performance standards for
laser products except for
CLASSIFIED 60825-1 2007
deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007
ME-8735 Large Rod Stand
(not included)
better
ways to
teach science