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Thorlabs Instrumentation
Laser Sources
LS5000 Series
2009

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Thorlabs Instrumentation Laser Sources LS5000 Series 2009...
  • Page 2 Version: 2.15 Date: 19.10.2009 © Copyright 2009, Thorlabs...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting     Recalibration     Appendix     Warranty     Thorlabs “End of Life” policy (WEEE)   5.2.1 Waste treatment on your own responsibility     5.2.2 Ecological background     List of Acronyms and abbreviations    ...
  • Page 4 Therefore, please let us know about possible criticism or ideas. We and our international partners are looking forward to hearing from you. Thorlabs This part of the instruction manual contains every specific information on how to handle and use a LS5000 card. A general description is followed by explanations of how to operate the unit remotely.

  • Page 5: General Description

    1.1 Safety 1 General description 1.1 Safety Attention INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS! CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT The modules ‘LS5000’ are class 1M laser sources. Emitted wavelength: 1 single wavelength in the range 1454 nm … 1625 nm, according to ordered wavelength. Emitted optical power: up to 20 mW, according to ordered output power! Numerical aperture of the beam 0.11.
  • Page 6 1.1 Safety Attention The laser modules supplied by Thorlabs are class 1M laser systems. However, if you collimate or focus the laser beam you will create a class 3R or class 3B laser system! In that case additional safety measures have to be observed!
  • Page 7 TXP series. All modules must only be operated with duly shielded connection cables. Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be carried out or components not supplied by Thorlabs be used. This precision device is only dispatchable if duly packed into the complete original packaging including the plastic form parts.
  • Page 8 1.1 Safety Attention Mobile telephones, cellular phones or other radio transmitters are not to be used within the range of three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum allowed disturbance values according to IEC 61326-1. The TXP must not be operated in explosion endangered environments.

  • Page 9: Features

    • Action check After power up the laser modules are in LASER OFF mode. • LabVIEW®- and LabWindows/CVI®-driver ® For the TXP-series cards Thorlabs supplies LabVIEW - and ® LabWindows/CVI -drivers for MS Windows 32.
  • Page 10 1.2 Features The mains filter installed in the mainframe and the careful shielding of the transformer, the microprocessors as well as the module itself provide an excellent suppression of noise and ripple. On request, all LS5000 modules can be supplied in a variety of versions, e.g. with different powers or wavelengths.

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    1.3 Technical data 1.3 Technical data (All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ±15% humidity) General data Laser source DFB laser diode with isolator Operating Temperature 0 … + 35 °C (non condensing) Storage temperature - 40 … + 60 °C Warm-up time for rated accuracy 15 min Mechanical width of module...
  • Page 12 1.3 Technical data Coherence control Linewidth with modulation adjustable, up to 1 GHz Shape Sine, Square, Triangle Frequency 0.02 … up to 20 kHz Modulation depth 0.1 … 100 % Analog LF Modulation (Option) Frequency Range DC… 50 kHz Input Voltage Range -10 V …...

  • Page 13: Operating Elements At The Front Of The Card

    1.4 Operating elements at the front of the card 1.4 Operating elements at the front of the card LED’s for: Card Selected Laser ON Operating Error Modulation Input (SMA, optional) Laser Safety Class Sign Optical Output (FC/APC) Ejector Handle Figure 1 LS5000 front view 1.5 Connecting an optical fiber Depending on the construction of the optical connector the fiber is to be connected to...

  • Page 14: Installing And Removing Cards

    1.6 Installing and removing cards 1.6 Installing and removing cards The Thorlabs TXP series mainframes are ‘Hot-Swappable’, that means you do not have to switch off the mainframe while exchanging cards: • Loosen the two mounting screws on top and below the ejector handle •...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    2.1 Preconditions 2 Getting Started This section gives a quick introduction how to operate the LS5000. 2.1 Preconditions 1. Precondition: you have installed and initialized the connection between the TXP and your PC according to the manual of the corresponding TXP main- frame.

  • Page 16: The Graphics User Interface (Gui)

    2.2 The Graphics User Interface (GUI) 2.2 The Graphics User Interface (GUI) 2.2.1 Start the GUI To start the graphics user interface you have two possibilities: 1. Use the TXP Explorer or 2. Directly start the program: TXP_LS.exe 1) Start the TXP-Explorer and connect to the desired mainframe .
  • Page 17 2.2 The Graphics User Interface (GUI) Figure 3 The LS5000 GUI Surface Alternatively: 2) Start TXP_LS.exe directly. In this case you must connect to the desired card in the corresponding mainframe through the ‘Connection’ menu. Clicking ‘Connect’ opens the selection window for the mainframe IP-address (see Figure 4).
  • Page 18 2.2 The Graphics User Interface (GUI) Figure 4 Select the IP-Address Figure 5 Select Portnumber and Timeout / page 14 LS5000...
  • Page 19 2.2 The Graphics User Interface (GUI) Figure 6 The card selection window LS5000 / page...

  • Page 20: Operating The Ls5000

    3.1 Operating elements in the main window 3 Operating the LS5000 3.1 Operating elements in the main window 3.1.1 Wavelength Control By selecting one of the items in the drop-down window, you can select between wavelength display, display in wavenumbers or display in frequency. The small arrows at left of the display field allow to adjust the wavelength in nm steps.

  • Page 21: Power Control

    3.1 Operating elements in the main window 3.1.2 Power Control By selecting one of the items in the drop-down window, you can select between a power display in milli-Watts (mW) or in dBm. Pressing the Laser On / Laser Off button will switch the laser diode ON or OFF. The writing on the buttons always shows the ‘is now’-status.

  • Page 22: The Status Messages Field

    3.2 Menu items 3.1.4 The Status messages field The status message field gives you information about all unexpected events occurring during the operation. They are listed chronologically in the status field. In contrary to these status messages are error messages Messages in red are more important than those in black.

  • Page 23: The 'Connection' Menu

    3.2 Menu items 3.2.2 The ‘Connection’ menu • ‘Connect’ will open the connection to a TXP mainframe • ‘Disconnect’ interrupts this connection. After clicking ‘Connect’, the following screen opens: Enter the IP Address of your TXP mainframe (this address is given to the TXP in the initialization process with the TXP-Administrator program) and if necessary (ask your system operator) also the port number and a timeout value under ‘Advanced’: The timeout value is the wait-time after which the program card yields a connection...

  • Page 24: The Cards Menu

    3.2 Menu items 3.2.3 The cards menu The only item in this menu is to give you some more detailed information about the corresponding card. / page 20 LS5000...

  • Page 25: The 'Preferences' Menu

    3.2 Menu items 3.2.4 The ‘Preferences’ menu The ‘preferences’ menu contains one item: ‘Communication’, which allows to define the refreshing rate of all information retrieved from the card. Depending on the bandwidth and reliability of your connection between TXP and PC, you can select update rates from 10 seconds down to 0.3 s.

  • Page 27: Service And Maintenance

    TXP5016 on the D-SUB connector at the rear panel of the TXP. If you don’t find the error source by means of the trouble shooting list, please contact Thorlabs Hotline (europe@thorlabs.com) 4.2 Recalibration In normal operation the LS5000 card does not need any service. If highest precision of the measurements is vital for you, you should send your module for recalibration to every two years.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    5 Appendix 5.1 Warranty warrants material and production of the LS5000 for a period of 24 Thorlabs GmbH months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.

  • Page 29: Thorlabs "End Of Life" Policy (Weee)

    5.2.1 Waste treatment on 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 30: Ecological Background

    5.2 Thorlabs “End of Life” policy (WEEE) 5.2.2 Ecological background It is well known that WEEE pollutes the environment by releasing toxic products during decomposition. The aim of the European RoHS directive is to reduce the content of toxic substances in electronic products in the future.

  • Page 31: List Of Acronyms And Abbreviations

    5.3 List of Acronyms and abbreviations 5.3 List of Acronyms and abbreviations The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this manual: Analog to Digital Converter Angled Physical Contact ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange CLeaR Carriage Return Digital to Analog Converter D-Share Differential share IEEE...

  • Page 32: List Of Figures

    5.4 List of figures 5.4 List of figures Figure 1 LS5000 front view Figure 2 The TXP Explorer Window Figure 3 The LS5000 GUI Surface Figure 4 Select the IP-Address Figure 5 Select Portnumber and Timeout Figure 6 The card selection window Figure 7 Crossed out “wheelie bin”...

  • Page 33: List Of Possible Status Messages

    5.5 List of possible status messages 5.5 List of possible status messages “Card Missing” This status message shows if you have established connection between corresponding software module and a card and then remove the card from the TXP. “Critical Card Temperature reached” The card temperature is too high. The laser will probably be switched off.

  • Page 34: Certifications And Compliances

    Part 15, Subpart B Compliance demonstrated using high-quality shielded interface cables. Compliance demonstrated with the LS5000 and ITC5xxx series modules installed in the Thorlabs TXP5016 mainframe. Emissions, which exceed the levels required by these standards, may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object.
  • Page 35 5.6 Certifications and compliances Certifications and compliances Category Standards or description Complies with EN60825-1/A2:2001 Safety of laser products Part 1. Equipment classification, requirements and user’s guide. Class 1M IEC60825-1/A2:2001 Safety of laser products Part 1. Equipment classification, requirements and user’s guide. Class 1M 21CFR 1040.10 Code of Federal Regulations,...

  • Page 36: Copyright

    All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced, transmitted or translated to another language, either as a whole or in parts, without the prior written permission of Thorlabs GmbH. Status: 2009 © Thorlabs GmbH. All rights reserved. / page 32 LS5000...

  • Page 37: Addresses

    5.8 Addresses 5.8 Addresses Our Company is represented by several distributors and sales offices throughout the world. Europe Thorlabs GmbH Hans-Boeckler-Str. 6 D-85221 Dachau Germany Sales and Support Phone: +49 (0) 81 31 / 5956-0 Fax: +49 (0) 81 31 / 5956-99 Email: europe@thorlabs.com...
  • Page 38 5.8 Addresses Japan Thorlabs, Inc. 3-6-3, Kitamachi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0081 Japan Sales and Support Phone: +81-3-6915-7701 Fax: +81-3-6915-7716 Email: sales@thorlabs.jp Web: www.thorlabs.co.jp Please call our hotlines, send an Email to ask for your nearest distributor or just visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com...

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