If found to be defective during the warranty period, then product will either be repaired or replaced at Newport's option. To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Newport office or repre- sentative, or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine, California. You will be given prompt assistance and return instructions.
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Safety Precautions Appendices ................38 Appendix A – Troubleshooting the FSM System ...... 38 Appendix B – Abbreviations ............39 Technical Support............... 39 Service & Returns............... 40 Appendix C – Return Material Authorization Request ....41...
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions General Safety Warnings Observe these general warnings when operating or servicing this system: • Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. • Do not use this equipment in or near liquids. • Do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
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Safety Precautions • Use only specified replacement parts. • Follow precautions for static-sensitive devices when handling electronic circuits. • This product should only be powered as described in this manual. • If this equipment is used in a manner not specified within this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Fast Steering Mirror Technology Fast Steering Mirror Technology Originally conceived for military/aerospace applications such as high-speed target tracking and secure satellite-to-satellite communication, fast steering mirror technology has been developed to the point where it is economically viable for widespread commercial use in dynamic mirror alignment applica- tions.
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Fast Steering Mirror Technology Figure 2: FSM mirror head showing the eight basic components. The voice coil actuators provide the torque necessary to tilt the mirror sub- strate. Four actuators are mounted behind the mirror, one in each quadrant. Voice coils are connected in pairs along the diameter of the mirror and operate in a push/pull manner, rotating the mirror about the axis that bisects them.
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This board processes the position information and outputs a differential voltage, A-B. This signal is sent to the FSM-CD300B controller/driver to provide the appropriate feedback current to the voice coils.
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Fast Steering Mirror Technology Two significant advantages of FSM technology are derived from the flexure suspension: 1. FSM flexure suspension eliminates bearing surfaces often used with galvanometer scanners, and eliminates their associated stiction and wear. With bearing surfaces, stiction interrupts the smooth motion of the actuator and limits its accuracy (smallest incremental motion).
ER.4 Coating: Protected Gold > 96%, 650- 1700 nm; > 98% from 1.7-2.0 µm Additional coating options Please contact Newport. FOOTNOTES: 1) Optical angular range is equal to twice the mechanical angular range. 2) Measured under position output control. Optical closed-loop performance is also determined by external feedback electronics.
Unpacking the FSM FSM-CD300B Controller/Driver Command Input and Position Output Analog, ±10 V = ±26.2 mrad Peak Operating Power to Mirror 30 W Continuous Max Operating Power to Mirror 15 W Thermal Protection 60°C at mirror coil Operating Temperature 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) Storage Temperature -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
Unpacking the FSM Figure 4: Typical phase angle Bode plot for small-angle angle excitation. Amplitude 0.262 mrad. Safe Operating Area Typical shut-down curve as a function of amplitude and frequency at 20ºC. Figure 5: Continuous operation is “safe” below the line. Derate for higher ambient temperatures.
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Unpacking the FSM FSM operation is limited to an envelope of mirror deflection amplitude versus frequency. For the FSM-300, amplitude is mechanically limited to 26 mrad up to 40 Hz. Above 40 Hz, long-term, continuous operation is limited by the allowed thermal loading of the drive coils. The latter is approximately proportional to signal amplitude times frequency squared.
Packing List Included with each FSM System are the following items: • FSM-300 Mirror Head • FSM-CD300B controller/driver • FSM-CD300B controller/driver interconnect cable, 3 m • Allen wrench for protective cover of Mirror Head • Instruction manual Freeing the Mirror Head Figure 6: Protective lens tape and metal cover for mirror.
FSM mirrors bonded to a metal carrier are available from Newport as subassemblies. Hex wrenches are required tools for mirror removal and reinstallation. The FSM-300 requires 0.050” hex wrenches.
System Components System Components FSM Mirror Head Assembly Envelope and Mounting Interface The FSM head assembly conforms to both 1-inch and 25 mm on-center hole patterns and is configured for mounting at 0° and 45° angles on a standard optical table or breadboard. The optical axis height is 1.50” when mounted. The FSM-300head dimensions and mechanical interface are shown in Figure 9.
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System Components Figure 9: Detailed Drawing of FSM-300 Mirror Head Housing.
The FSM-CD300B is equipped with a universal power supply that handles 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. A standard power cord interface (IEC 950) facilitates power plugs that are suitable for most European, North American, and Pacific Rim Countries.
System Components Figure 11: Dimensioned exterior drawings of FSM-CD300B controller/driver. FSM Electronics The FSM electronics are housed in two locations: 1. The FSM Mirror Head containing the voice coil actuators, the angle position sensors and the position sensor electronics. 2. The FSM-CD300B Controller/Driver containing the control circuits (PIDs, calibration factors), current drivers, power supply, user interface and interlocks.
“FSM” on the front of the FSM-CD300B controller/driver. The position sen- sors and voice coils are located on A and B axes (at 45° to the X and Y axes).
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System Components Type Name Description Controller FSM Head Controller +15VA DC power FSM positive 15V power -15VA DC power FSM negative 15V power Analog input B axis position sensor negative (±10V) B_RTN Analog output B axis actuator drive return B_OUT Analog output B axis actuator drive output A axis position sensor negative (±10V)
System Components Interface I/O Pin Connections A 25-pin D-connector on the front of the FSM-CD300B controller/driver provides access to key diagnostic and control parameters from the control board. Name Type Description Y_CMD(+) Analog Input Y-Axis Command Signal, ±10V differential Y_CMD(-) Analog Input Y-Axis Command Signal, ±10V differential...
FSM mirror head. Prior to applying AC power, connect the system’s15-pin connector cable to the FSM mirror head and FSM-CD300B controller/driver. If you later need to remove the 15-pin connector cable, first remove AC power. Connecting and disconnecting the 15-pin connector cable in the absence of power will avoid making or breaking powered signal connections.
System Components Once connected to the mirror head and to the wall outlet, the FSM-CD300B controller/driver may be turned on using the POWER switch located on the left side of the front panel (see Figure 16). Figure 15: 15-pin interface cable from controller to mirror head.
System Components optimizing their application. As a practical guide, a well-defined, smooth sinewave input will generate the best output results. Self-heating of the mirror drive coils is proportional to command signal amplitude and to the square of frequency. Consult Figure 5 in the specifica- tion section of this manual for the Safe Operating Area before driving your FSM system near its frequency versus amplitude maxima.
Figure 17: Model FSM-CD300B controller/driver front and rear panels External Sensor Feedback Control Mode The Model FSM-CD300B controller/driver can be used in an External Sensor Feedback Control mode with position feedback from an external sensor, such as a quad cell or lateral effect cell. This allows the FSM to lock a laser beam onto a target such as the center of a quad cell.
Figure 18: FSM configured with external feedback sensor for laser beam stabilization. Open Loop Control Mode The Model FSM-CD300B controller/driver can be used in Open Loop mode, which does not make use of External or Internal feedback signals. The Open...
They are not a sign of malfunction. The FSM system does not require periodic maintenance or calibration. There is no reason for a user to ever open the FSM-CD300B Controller/Driver unit. Opening the unit would break a label and void the warranty. The only reason for a user to open the FSM Mirror Head would be to replace the mirror.
Appendices Appendices Appendix A – Troubleshooting the FSM System Problem Possible Cause & Solution Mirror does not respond to command Controller does not receive power. Assure that power plug is live, inputs. Green PWR indicator light is that power switch is ON, and that fuses (located above power off.
91055 Evry Cedex, France Tel: 01-60-91-68-68 Fax: 01-60-91-68-69 Email: france@newport-fr.com Technical Support Information When calling Newport Technical Support with a technical issue or problem, please be prepared to provide the following information: • Your contact information. • System serial number or original order number.
The user should not attempt any maintenance or service of the FSM Fast Steering Mirror System beyond the procedures outlined in this manual. Any problem that cannot be resolved should be referred to Newport’s Service & Returns Department, and any failed product should be returned to that depart- ment for service.