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SOLIS Controller
DC20
Operation Manual
2018

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Summary of Contents for THORLABS SOLIS DC20

  • Page 1 SOLIS Controller DC20 Operation Manual 2018...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 09-Jul-2018 Item No.: M0009-510-1059 Copyright © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 Operating Instructions 4 TTL Modulation 5 Maintenance and Service 6 Troubleshooting 7 Appendix 7.1 Technical Data 7.2 Dimensions 7.3 Certifications and Compliances 7.4 Warranty 7.5 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 7.6 Thorlabs 'End of Life' Policy 7.7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts...
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Paragraphs preceeded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read these advices carefully! © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 5: General Information

    1 General Information 1 General Information The DC20 is a plug & play LED driver that is designed specifically for driving Thorlabs GmbH SOLIS high-power LEDs. The DC20 circuit design allows it to control all of Thorlabs GmbH SOLIS LEDs. The EEPROM of the connected SOLIS is read-out and the current limit of the DC20 is set to the maximum current of the connected SOLIS.
  • Page 6: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits according to IEC 61326- 1 for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). 1.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories DC20 Driver for SOLIS LED DSH15 DC20 desktop power supply © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    - Turn for LED current adjustment - Push to switch the LED ON/OFF Status LED: - Orange: DC20 ready for operation, SOLIS LED OFF. - Green: SOLIS LED ON - Red or blinking: Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information. © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 8: Connecting Elements

    Please note that the current will change slowly or remain constant over the area where the rotary knob is close to the left or right stop position. This is normal behavior for the potentiometer used in the DC20. © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 9: Ttl Modulation

    LED. Switch the LED off and on again - the error should disappear. If this error persists, please contact Thorlabs for return instructions. Red-green blinking - the DC20 current is significantly out of specification; the LED might be at risk.
  • Page 10: Appendix

    ) Specifications for TTL Modulation Mode depend on the forward voltage and the capacitance of the connected SOLIS LED. ) non-condensing All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing) © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 11: Dimensions

    7 Appendix 7.2 Dimensions © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 12: Certifications And Compliances

    DC20 7.3 Certifications and Compliances © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Thorlabs GmbH warrants material and production of the DC20 for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs GmbH will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.
  • Page 14: Copyright And Exclusion Of Reliability

    All rights reserved. This document 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. Copyright © Thorlabs GmbH 2018. All rights reserved. © 2018 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 15: Thorlabs 'End Of Life' Policy

    Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs GmbH, 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 16: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    Fax: +49-8131-5956-99 Fax: +46-31-703-40-45 www.thorlabs.de www.thorlabs.com Email: europe@thorlabs.com Email: scandinavia@thorlabs.com France Brazil Thorlabs SAS Thorlabs Vendas de Fotônicos Ltda. 109, rue des Côtes Rua Riachuelo, 171 78600 Maisons-Laffitte São Carlos, SP 13560-110 France Brazil Tel: +33-970 444 844 Tel: +55-16-3413 7062...
  • Page 17 www.thorlabs.com...

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