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- Page 1 Modular Tweezers OTKB(/M) User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 7 Sample Preparation and Measurement ................14 Chapter 8 Accessories and Add-on Modules ...................15 Chapter 9 Key Features and Specifications ..................16 9.1. Features ......................... 16 9.2. Specifications ........................ 16 Chapter 10 Regulatory ...........................17 Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................18 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal... -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety
Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 2: Safety Chapter 2 Safety All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly. WARNING Changing the laser diode drive current limit or the TEC drive current on the laser control unit can result in permanent damage to the laser if the limit values of the laser are exceeded. -
Page 5: Chapter 3 Shipping List
Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 3: Shipping List Chapter 3 Shipping List The modular tweezers system OTKB(/M) is shipped partially preassembled. The list below describes the parts / segments included. Each segment is bagged separately. Segment 2 and 4 are completely assembled, the other segments include individual pieces as listed below. -
Page 6: Otkb-5: Camera Segment
Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 3: Shipping List 3.5. OTKB-5: Camera Segment Item # Description Quantity Optomechanical Assembly with Mounted Optics and Camera 3.6. OTKB Accessories, Objective, Condenser Item # Description Quantity SH25S038 1/4"-20, 3/8" SS Socket Head Cap Screw (SH6MS10) (M6, 10 mm SS Socket Head Cap Screw) SH6MS12 1/4"-20, 5/8"... -
Page 7: Chapter 4 Introduction
Moreover, since Thorlabs’ components are designed to be compatible with each other, the OTKB modular tweezers system is easily modified to provide additional functionalities as your research needs evolve. -
Page 8: Chapter 5 System Setup
Figure 1 Left Side: Laser controller with diode installed. Right side: Collimator with adapter. Take the laser collimator (Thorlabs part TC06PAC-980) and connect it to the adapter (Thorlabs part AD12F) as shown in Figure 1 (right side). The laser controller (Thorlabs part CLD1015) requires settings as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. - Page 9 Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 5: System Setup Figure 2 Laser controller screen at start-up and when entering ‘Menu’. Laser Driver Setup: set 600 mA as Laser Current Limit, enable Noise Reduction Filter Laser Protection Menu: Use the default settings Photodiode Input Menu: The Laser is being used in constant current mode.
- Page 10 Remove the lens tube assembly so that the beam is accessible after Mirror 1. Temporarily move the cage rod connected to the top of the laser safety cylinder, so that you can put the cage alignment plate (Thorlabs item number VRC4CPT) in place which is included in the laser segment as shown in Figure 5.
- Page 11 Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 5: System Setup Remove the alignment cage plate and put the cage rod back to its original position. Combine the two pieces of the beam expander segment again and use the remaining clamps to fix the beam expander segment in place. Open the filter cube by pulling off the top piece and remove the cap on the back side of the cube.
- Page 12 Make sure to tighten at least two clamping screws. Use the large clamps included with the vertical segment to fix the assembly in place (Thorlabs item number CL5). Light Source Illumination Removed;...
- Page 13 M3, 10 mm long screws, included in the stage assembly. Position the assembly close to the vertical segment and attach it to the table using the included clamps (Thorlabs item number CL5).
- Page 14 The OTKB system does not include any specific trapping software. The controller units and the camera however come with their respective software programs. The Piezo K-Cube controllers can be controlled via a PC using Thorlabs’ APT software package. This package can be installed using the installation medium included with the controllers. Alternatively the package can be downloaded from the Thorlabs web page (www.thorlabs.com), see the Service section, Downloads and select...
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Page 15: Chapter 6 Setup Details
(Thorlabs item number DMSP805R). To prevent any laser light from reaching the camera a premium hard-coated shortpass filter is placed in front of the camera. It has a cut-off wavelength of 750 nm (Thorlabs item number FESH0750). A mounted achromatic lens with 200 mm focal length in front of the camera is used as tube lens (Thorlabs item number AC254-200-A). -
Page 16: Chapter 7 Sample Preparation And Measurement
For initial testing we recommend 1 μm or 2 μm silica beads. The sample solution loaded into the channel using a microscopy slide with built-in channel (offered via our optical trapping accessories kit, Thorlabs item number OTKBTK, sold separately), or you can build a simple channel by placing double sided tape on a standard slide, and adding a cover glass on top. -
Page 17: Chapter 8 Accessories And Add-On Modules
Power meter, e.g. Thorlabs Part Number PM100D with S121C measurement head. Appropriate laser goggles, like the Thorlabs Part Number LG1 – (Laser Safety Glasses, Light Green Lenses, 59% Visible Light Transmission). Rev N, August 17, 2018 Page 15... -
Page 18: Chapter 9 Key Features And Specifications
Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 9: Key Features and Specifications Chapter 9 Key Features and Specifications 9.1. Features Pre-assembled segments Trap Laser Source SM Fiber Coupled DFB Laser, 14-Pin Butterfly Package 976 nm, 300 mW (Max) Integrated TEC Element for Temperature Stabilized Output LD Controller and Mount Included ... -
Page 19: Chapter 10 Regulatory
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 20: Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Modular Optical Tweezers Chapter 11: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. 56 Sparta Avenue 1 Saint Thomas Place Newton, NJ 07860 Ely CB7 4EX Great Britain... - Page 21 www.thorlabs.com...
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