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FemtoFiber smart
Fiber Laser
Manual: M-056 Version 08
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T
OPTICA
Lochhamer Schlag 19
D-82166 Graefelfing/Munich
Tel.: +49 89 85837-0
Fax: +49 89 85837-200
email: info@toptica.com
http://www.toptica.com
(September 2018 Subject to change without notice)
Ultrafast
Manual
2018 T
Photonics AG
OPTICA
Photonics AG

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  • Page 1 FemtoFiber smart Ultrafast Fiber Laser Manual Manual: M-056 Version 08  Copyright 2018 T Photonics AG OPTICA Photonics AG OPTICA Lochhamer Schlag 19 D-82166 Graefelfing/Munich Tel.: +49 89 85837-0 Fax: +49 89 85837-200 email: info@toptica.com http://www.toptica.com (September 2018 Subject to change without notice)
  • Page 2 We will provide you with quick and competent help through our service staff and product managers. You can contact us in the following ways: - Internet: service.toptica.com. In our support section you can find a list of frequently asked ques- tions and a service contact form - Email: service@toptica.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FemtoFiber smart Manual Contents General Description of the FemtoFiber smart System Ytterbium Fiber Lasers Erbium Fiber Lasers FemtoFiber smart Switch Box (Optional) 1.3.1 USB-Control Safety Instructions and Warnings General Safety Terms Safety Labels 2.2.1 Laser Beam 2.2.2 Apertures 2.2.3 CFR Compliance...
  • Page 4 USB Connection (Installation of FTDI CDM Drivers) Precautions for Non-Condensing Operation Conditions Declaration of CE Conformity 6.10 Main Dimensions of the FemtoFiber smart System Versions 6.10.1 FemtoFErb Free Beam 6.10.2 FemtoFErb with Fiber Pigtail 6.10.3 FemtoFErb with FC/APC Fiber Connector 6.10.4 Femto/PicoFYb with Fiber Pigtail...

  • Page 5: General Description Of The Femtofiber Smart System

    Data Sheet. The FemtoFiber smart lasers are plug & play systems for both OEM integrators and single unit customers. They provide an electrical interface for remote control and only need 12 ± 2 V DC filtered supply input for all internal electronics.

  • Page 6: Erbium Fiber Lasers

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 1. General Description of the FemtoFiber smart System Erbium Fiber Lasers FemtoFErb 1560 The FemtoFErb 1560 is a very robust all fiber-based femtosecond laser system with excellent amplitude and frequency jitter parameters. Applications benefiting from the most stable, compact and cost-effec- tive FemtoFErb 1560 are e.g.

  • Page 7: Femtofiber Smart Switch Box (Optional)

    1. General Description of the FemtoFiber smart System FemtoFiber smart Switch Box (Optional) The FemtoFiber smart Switch Box is a small tool which provides all switches as well as supply and status lines necessary to run a FemtoFiber smart laser as a stand-alone system without integration environment and therefore is recommended especially for single-system users.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    Safety Instructions and Warnings The following Safety Instructions and Warnings should be read and complied with during operation or maintenance of FemtoFiber smart. Failure to do so could result in damage to FemtoFiber smart or/and personal injury or death. General Safety Terms FemtoFiber smart is manufactured according to the Laser Safety Standard EN 60825-1:2014 and complies with US law 21 CFR §1040.10 and §1040.11.
  • Page 9 DANGER ! If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection pro- vided by the equipment may be impaired. DANGER ! The FemtoFiber smart uses very powerful lasers (up to class 3B). Therefore, it is imperative to take great care and observe the statutory warning labels on the unit.

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    2.2.1 Laser Beam FemtoFiber smart emits invisible pulsed laser radiation of up to 170 mW power. It is classified as Class 3B product. DANGER ! FemtoFiber smart emits invisible pulsed laser radiation of up to 170 mW power (Class 3 B laser product).

  • Page 11: Cfr Compliance

    Location: FemtoFiber smart Laser Head housing Identification of Manufacturer Manufacturer (name and address), production date, FemtoFiber smart model, serial number, article number and compliance with CE standards are noted on the identification label: Size: 38 mm x 19 mm Color:...

  • Page 12: Safety Features

    Due to transport and laser safety, depending on the specification the end of the fiber pigtail at the FemtoFiber smart or the FC/APC connector is protected by a cap. It must be removed before the first usage of the laser module.

  • Page 13: Installation

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 3. Installation Installation Package Contents Depending on the order, the complete FemtoFiber smart System consists of the following parts: FemtoFiber smart Laser FemtoFiber smart Manual (optional) Production and Quality Control Data Sheet when ordered with Switch Box (optional):...

  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    FemtoFiber smart front panel, from the FC/APC-connector at the end of the fiber pigtail or free beam. For location of the laser beam apertures please refer to section 6.10. • For maximum stability, heat sinking of the base plate of the FemtoFiber smart laser to a typical temperature of 22 ± 2° C is recommended.

  • Page 15: Operation

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 4. Operation Operation Operator Controls FemtoFiber smart Laser Figure 4 Front and rear panel of FemtoFiber smart laser (FemtoFErb (top), Femto/PicoFYb (bottom)) 1 Power ON LED 4 Module Error LED 7 Laser Output 2 Temperature OK LED...
  • Page 16 Please refer to the Production and Quality Control Data Sheet for individual values. 9 Input/Output General I/O connector for FemtoFiber smart operation. For pin assignment • D-Sub 9-connector please see section 6.2. Page 14...

  • Page 17: Operator Controls Femtofiber Smart Switch Box

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 4. Operation Operator Controls FemtoFiber smart Switch Box Figure 5 Front and rear panel of FemtoFiber smart Switch Box 10 ON/OFF Switch 15 Power LED 21 Laser Power Input 11 Main Power Key Switch 16 FemtoFiber smart Supply LED...
  • Page 18 FemtoFiber smart Manual 4. Operation 10 ON/OFF Switch FemtoFiber smart Switch Box voltage supply and laser voltage supply are switched ON/OFF by switch (10). 11 Main Power Key General Switch for Switch Box voltage supply. Switch 12 Laser ON Push Button Push button switches laser emission ON/OFF.
  • Page 19 22 FemtoFiber smart Connection to the FemtoFiber smart laser. Connector • D-Sub 9-connector 23 Power Supply Connection to the FemtoFiber smart Power Supply. Connector For pin assignment please refer to section 6.5. 24 Laser ON Input Input to switch laser emission ON/OFF.

  • Page 20: Femtofiber Smart System Quickstart

    Connect the FemtoFiber smart laser Output FC/APC connector (7) to the application. When the FemtoFiber smart laser supply voltage (pin 1 of the I/O connector (9)) is applied and the TTL input (pin 7 of the I/O connector (9)) is in state high, the laser emission is ON.

  • Page 21: Manual Operation Via Switch Box

    Systems with free beam laser output: Make sure the laser beam shutter is closed for safety reasons (please refer to section 2.4.2). Connect the FemtoFiber smart laser to the Switch Box via the D-Sub 9 cable and fix it with the screws.

  • Page 22: Femtofiber Smart Operation Via Software Commands

    NOTE ! For Switch Box operator controls please refer to section 4.2. In order to connect a FemtoFiber smart to a computer for the first time, please follow the instructions noted below for the initial installation: Switch ON the computer.
  • Page 23 FemtoFiber smart Manual 4. Operation 4.3.3.2 Commands for Remote Control NOTE ! The syntax must include all shown characters and symbols (brackets, apostrophes, !, #, ...) Mode W = write, Mode R = read. Command/Parameter Syntax Return Type Mode Description...
  • Page 24 FemtoFiber smart Manual 4. Operation (param-ref 'powercontrol:en) BOOLEAN Power control loop status #t: Poti controls power value #f: Poti controls current value (param-ref 'laseron:time) STRING Laser operation time in Seconds (s) (param-ref 'laseron:cycles) STRING Counter of "laser on" operations (param-ref 'laseron.uptime) STRING "Power-on"...

  • Page 25: Femtofiber Smart Operation With Graphical User Interface

    In this case, please follow the steps accordingly. For TOPAS FemtoFiber smart installation, please insert the supplied USB flash drive to the control computer and start the installer (TOPAS FemtoFiber smart.exe). The installer will guide you through the installation process.
  • Page 26 FemtoFiber smart Manual 4. Operation Select the folder where TOPAS FemtoFiber smart will be installed. Click Next to continue to the following window. In your software version, all components of TOPAS FemtoFiber smart will be installed. In the next win- dow (Figure 7 right) you may choose the name of a program folder in the start menu.
  • Page 27 NOTE ! Please refer to section 4.1 for a detailed description of the operator controls on the FemtoFiber smart front and rear panel and to section 5 for a detailed description of the TOPAS FemtoFiber smart graphical user interface (GUI).
  • Page 28 NOTE ! If there is no USB serial port found in the TOPAS FemtoFiber smart list of available lasers - although the laser is properly connected, switched on and ready to work, it probably helps to try one of the following solutions: 1) Try to run TOPAS FemtoFiber smart in "XP compatibility mode"...

  • Page 29: Topas Femtofiber Smart Control Software

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 5. TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Control Software TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Control Software In this section all controls of the TOPAS FemtoFiber smart graphical user interface (GUI) are described in detail. Upper and Lower Screen Section 5.1.1 Header Figure 11...

  • Page 30: Menu

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 5. TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Control Software 5.1.3 Menu Figure 13 TOPAS FemtoFiber smart menu Menu > Connect Establishes a connection to the device selected in the Connection Settings window. Page 28 Status: 6.9.18...
  • Page 31 TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Connection Settings Window Serial Port Select the USB Serial Port where the device is connected to. Baudrate The Baudrate is fixed to 9600 for FemtoFiber smart operation. Settings The Settings for the communication are preset and fixed for FemtoFiber smart operation.
  • Page 32 FemtoFiber smart Manual 5. TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Control Software Menu > Firmware Update Opens the Firmware Update window. Figure 15 TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Firmware Update window NOTE ! Please refer to section 6.6 for a detailed description of the firmware update procedure.

  • Page 33: Help

    Click to toggle between display of communication on the Show Command Line monitoring or the command line. NOTE ! Communication on monitoring line is not active with FemtoFiber smart lasers. Hold Freezes the display of the communication. Click Hold again to con- tinue the display.

  • Page 34: Control Section

    When hardware is disabled, the Switch Box display and control ele- ments are not active. DANGER ! When the FemtoFiber smart is remote controlled via TOPAS FemtoFiber smart, the Laser ON LED on the Switch Box does not show the actual status of the laser ! Page 32 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 35: System Info Tab

    Photonics AG does not guarantee that the specifications of the laser are met at all OPTICA other trimpot settings 5.2.1 System Info Tab The System Info section (see Figure 17) provides detailed information on the FemtoFiber smart system set- System Info Section Temperatures Pump Diode (°C) Displays the temperature of the pump diode.

  • Page 36: Micro Mover Tab (Only Fyb Systems)

    5. TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Control Software 5.2.2 Micro Mover Tab (only FYb Systems) Figure 18 TOPAS FemtoFiber smart Micro Mover tab (only FYb systems) Display The current spot position is shown with a yellow background. Spot Runtime (h) Displays the accumulated operating time on the respective spot position.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix Appendix Specifications For current specifications of the FemtoFiber smart systems please refer to the T website and to the OPTICA Production and Quality Control Data Sheet. Pin Assignment D-Sub 9 Input/Output Connector Figure 19 Input/output D-Sub 9 connector at FemtoFiber smart laser rear panel Pin 1 12 ±...

  • Page 38: Operation Without Switch Box (Control Via Ttl/Analog Pins)

    Operation without Switch Box (Control via TTL/Analog Pins) If a FemtoFiber smart laser head is operated without Switch Box, the Pump Laser Power Adjustment trim- pot setting has to be replaced by the Analog Laser Power Control applied to pin 5 of the Input/Output D- Sub 9 connector.

  • Page 39: Pin Assignment Of Laser On Input Connector (Switch Box)

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix Pin Assignment of Laser On Input Connector (Switch Box) Figure 21 Tyco AMP 828549 connector Pin 1: TTL high (+ 3.3 V..+ 5 V) Laser ON, TTL low (0 V..+ 0.8 V) Laser OFF Pin 2:...

  • Page 40: Firmware Update

    Switch off the FemtoFiber smart laser head. Switch the FemtoFiber smart laser head back on. Now click the Start button in the TOPAS FemtoFi- ber smart Firmware Update window within one second - otherwise the update will not take place.

  • Page 41: Usb Connection (Installation Of Ftdi Cdm Drivers)

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix USB Connection (Installation of FTDI CDM Drivers) NOTE ! You will need to have administrator rights to run the setup. If you don't have logged in with such rights, you will need to logon as such first. As an alternative, you may also run setup.exe under a different user while using right-mouse-click and select "run as..."...
  • Page 42 FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix Figure 26 USB driver installation Click Finish to complete the installation. Page 40 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 43: Precautions For Non-Condensing Operation Conditions

    This means, however, that especially in warm and humid surroundings, there could be condensation at relatively cold parts of the FemtoFiber smart – this is a condition that has to be prevented. Please refer to the dew point table below to see if the environmental conditions are appro- priate for the operation of the FemtoFiber smart.

  • Page 44: Declaration Of Ce Conformity

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix Declaration of CE Conformity Page 42 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 45: Main Dimensions Of The Femtofiber Smart System Versions

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix 6.10 Main Dimensions of the FemtoFiber smart System Versions 6.10.1 FemtoFErb Free Beam Figure 27 Main dimensions of FemtoFErb with free beam laser output Page 43 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 46: 6.10.2 Femtoferb With Fiber Pigtail

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix 6.10.2 FemtoFErb with Fiber Pigtail Figure 28 Main dimensions of the FemtoFErb with fiber pigtail Page 44 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 47: 6.10.3 Femtoferb With Fc/Apc Fiber Connector

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix 6.10.3 FemtoFErb with FC/APC Fiber Connector Figure 29 Main dimensions of the FemtoFErb with FC/APC fiber connector Page 45 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 48: 6.10.4 Femto/Picofyb With Fiber Pigtail

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix 6.10.4 Femto/PicoFYb with Fiber Pigtail Figure 30 Main dimensions of the Femto/PicoFYb with fiber pigtail Page 46 Status: 6.9.18...

  • Page 49: License And Copyright Information Associated With Third Party Software

    FemtoFiber smart Manual 6. Appendix 6.11 License and Copyright Information associated with Third Party Software This product incorporates certain third party software. The license and copyright information associated with this software is available in the folder Software License and Copyright Information on the supplied USB flash drive.

  • Page 50: Guarantee And Service

    Return Material Authorization (RMA) number for you. You can contact us in the following ways: - Internet: service.toptica.com. In our support section you can find a list of frequently asked ques- tions and a service contact form. - Email: service@toptica.com...

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