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- Page 1 Solo PIV Nd:YAG Laser System Operator’s Manual January 2005 Part No. 90-1020E...
- Page 2 Web: http://www.new-wave.com © Copyright 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 by New Wave Research, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Reproduction or translation of any part of this publication, except as permitted by the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without prior written permission of New Wave Research, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
18 ..Control Panel is emitted 18 ..Interlock Connector 39..Procedure 3. Low fundamental output 18 ..Cooling System energy 40..Procedure 4. Unstable laser energy 40..Procedure 5. Clipped laser beam 40..Procedure 6. Low second harmonic energy New Wave Research... - Page 4 Chamber Assembly End Cap for Solo 120 and IV 37 ..Figure 5-8: Pump Chamber Water Seal O- rings for Solo I, II, III 38 ..Figure 5-9: Pump Chamber Water Seal O- Rings for Solo 120 and IV New Wave Research...
- Page 5 Chapter One Laser Safety...
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Page 7: Introduction
Laser Safety The New Wave Research Solo Nd:YAG laser is a high performance laser that Introduction requires care in handling. As with any high power laser system, it is important that every person who works with the laser is trained in the safe operation. It is also important that each person who works in the area is aware of necessary procedures to safely turn the laser off. -
Page 8: Laser Safety
Do not attempt to operate the laser with the power Safety supply cover or laser head cover removed. For service, please contact New Wave Research at 47613 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, CA, 94539. The phone number for New Wave Research is (510) 249-1550; Fax (510) 249-1551. New Wave Research... -
Page 9: Safety Features
Turn off the laser if the output beam is not needed for longer time periods. New Wave Research suggests that laser users purchase a copy of the American Regulatory National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers (ANSI Z136.1-2000). -
Page 10: Laser Classification
Following is the CE Declaration of conformity for the Solo PIV laser system. CE Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We, New Wave Research, Inc. hereby declare that under our sole responsibility the products: Dual head Nd:YAG Laser System Model Numbers: Solo PIV I, II, III, IV, and 120 Are in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directives: ●... -
Page 11: Location Of Safety Labels
Figure 1-1 shows the location of all labels for the Solo laser system. The labels Location of Safety are for safety, certification and identification, and a copy of each label is shown Labels in the following figures. Figure 1-1: Location of Labels New Wave Research... -
Page 12: Figure 1-2: Power Supply Identification
Figure 1-3: Laser Head Identification Label Figure 1-7: Warning Label, International for Solo 120 Figure 1-8: Aperture Label Figure 1-4: Solo I, II, III, IV Warning Label Figure 1-9: Defeatable Interlock Label Figure 1-5: Solo 120 Warning Label New Wave Research... - Page 13 Chapter Two Description And Specifications...
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Page 15: Introduction
The system is shown with optional items in Figure 2-1. Solo Laser Head Layout – 532 nm Solo Laser Head Layout – 266 nm Figure 2-1: Layout of Solo Head with Options New Wave Research... -
Page 16: Optical Attenuator
The laser system can be fired externally by a pulse generator using the BNC External connectors. The laser may also be controlled externally using the TTL Direct Control Port. TTL signals can be sent to the laser power supply through the female DB 15 connector. New Wave Research... -
Page 17: Safety Interlocks
Part of the water flow is directed through a de-ionization cartridge to maintain the water purity. The cooling control board controls the fan attached to the heat exchanger and monitors the temperature sensor to ensure that the laser operates within temperature specifications. New Wave Research... -
Page 18: Solo Specifications
70° ± 10° F (21° ± 5° C) Relative Humidity 20—80% non-condensing Voltage 95—240 V, 50/60 Hz Solo I, II, III 15 Hz-300 watts; 30 Hz-500 watts Power Solo 120 500 watts Solo IV 1500 watts Table 2-1: Solo Performance Specifications New Wave Research... - Page 19 Chapter Three Installation...
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Page 21: Solo 120
Observe the color coding when attaching the cooling system hoses. The blue lines attach to the WATER OUT connection, while the red lines attach to the WATER RETURN connection. Figure 3-1: Power Supply Back Panel New Wave Research... -
Page 22: Control Panel
WATER OUT connector and force water into the system from this connector on the back of the power supply. Use the water bottle with the nozzle that is supplied with the system. New Wave Research... - Page 23 Chapter Four Operation...
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Page 25: Figure 4-1: Control Panel Layout
Either laser button can be toggled on and off using the Laser1/Laser2 Fire buttons. Adjust the Rep Rate knob set to the desired setting. Press the energy Hi/Lo button to select desired energy level. New Wave Research... -
Page 26: Turning The Laser Off
50C. The external interlock is located on the back of the power supply, and can be connected in series with a laboratory door switch or some other circuit for safety purposes. New Wave Research... -
Page 27: Control Panel
The laser can also be controlled using the external TTL control, with input through the DB15 connector on the back of the power supply. The inputs, outputs and implications of the triggering mode are discussed in this section. New Wave Research... -
Page 28: Figure 4-2: Power Supply Bnc Input/Output Connections
Int – The flashlamp will be fired by the control electronics at the repetition rate set through the control panel. Ext – The flashlamp will be fired at a user defined time. The flashlamp will fire after receiving the trigger from the Flashlamp Trigger BNC. New Wave Research... -
Page 29: Figure 4-3: Timing Diagram For Internal
BNC’s with the appropriate delay. The Flashlamp and Q-switch switches should both be in the EXT position. The delay between the flashlamp and the Q-switch TTL fire pulses is important to obtain the optimum laser performance. The timing diagram for external triggering is shown in Figure 4-4. New Wave Research... -
Page 30: Triggering
The Q-switch must be fired using a user supplied TTL pulse at the Q-switch fire BNC. The Flashlamp Synch Out pulse may be used to trigger an external delay generator that creates the Q-switch fire TTL pulse. New Wave Research... -
Page 31: Triggering
The following procedures require the laser to be operated with the laser head cover open and the interlock defeated. Stray IR or visible laser radiation may be generated. For safety reasons room access should be limited and everyone in the room should wear safety glasses. New Wave Research... -
Page 32: Figure 4-5: Half Wave Plate Adjustment
Use the adjusting screw to rotate the crystal angle to optimize the phase matching angle and maximize green energy out put. See figure 4-6. Figure 4-6: Second harmonic Angle Adjustment NOTE: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE HARMONIC GENERATOR. THE CRYSTAL INSIDE IS HYGROSCOPIC. DUST, DIRT AND HUMIDITY WILL DESTROY THE CRYSTAL. New Wave Research... -
Page 33: Figure 4-7: Solo Piv Beam Overlap Adjustment
You have finished the alignment if the beams overlap over the entire distance. If not, continue with step 5. 5) Fire laser #1 and observe the position of the visible beam on the Fold Mirror New Wave Research... - Page 34 #1 and laser #2. The overlap can be observed along the beam line from the laser head exit for several meters. 10) Turn off both lasers and reinstall the secondary head cover. Check the alignment with both lasers operating at the desired energy. New Wave Research...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Chapter Five Maintenance, Service, and Troubleshooting... - Page 36 Solo PIV Operator’s Manual New Wave Research...
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Page 37: Maintenance And Service
WARNING!!! Never add tap water to the cooling system. Only de-ionized or distilled water may be used. New Wave Research... -
Page 38: Figure 5-1: Cooling System In The Power
Install the new de-ionization cartridge. Screw the clamp back in to secure the cartridge in place. Make sure the “Flow Direction” is the same on the new cartridge as it was on the old cartridge. New Wave Research... -
Page 39: Supply
AC power cord from the power supply. Figure 5-2: Removing Leads to Replace Flashlamp for Solo I, II, III Figure 5-3: Removing Leads to Replace Flashlamp for Solo 120 and IV New Wave Research... -
Page 40: Figure 5-4: Pump Chamber Attachment
Figure 5-5: Pump Chamber Attachment Screws for Solo 120 and IV 5) Remove the pump chamber from the laser head and carefully place it on a clean surface. 6) Remove the pump chamber end caps that secure the flashlamp within the pump chamber, Figure 5-5. New Wave Research... -
Page 41: Figure 5-6: Removal Of Pump Chamber
5-9. The o-rings seal the pump chamber against water leaks. Ensure that the o-rings are in place, before replacing the pump chamber in the resonator. Figure 5-8: Pump Chamber Water Seal O-rings for Solo I, II, III New Wave Research... -
Page 42: Figure 5-9: Pump Chamber Water Seal O-Rings For Solo 120 And Iv
Follow the recommended procedure to correct the Conditions situation. If the problem cannot be resolved by following the procedure then phone New Wave Research at (510) 249-1550; FAX (510) 249-1551; or e-mail lasers@new-wave.com to get technical support for the laser. Observed Condition... -
Page 43: Recommended Procedures
Maintenance, Service, and Troubleshooting The following procedures should be followed to resolve the observed conditions Recommended listed in the section above. Please contact New Wave Research at (510) 249- Procedures 1550; FAX (510) 249-1551, for more detailed information regarding these procedures. -
Page 44: Procedure 5. Clipped Laser Beam
● For fluctuations in the laser energy in the harmonics check that the laser is running at full energy. Call New Wave Research if it is not possible to increase the laser pulse energy by this procedure. The output beam of the Solo Nd:YAG laser should be round, symmetric with Procedure 5 even energy distribution. - Page 45 ● Check to insure the harmonic generator heater is plugged in and operating (only for the Solo III, IV, 120). 90-1020E Solo PIV Operator’s Manual New Wave Research...
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