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THORLABS MCLS Series Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 MCLS Series Multi Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Source Operating Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Declaration of Conformity ......................20       Part 11. Regulatory ..........................21 Part 12.   Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ....................22   18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 2 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 4 Front and Rear Panels of Laser Source .................. 8 Figure 2: Remote Interlock Connector ....................12 Figure 3: Mechanical Drawing ......................19 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 3 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 5: Part 1. Safety

    EN50082-1. LASER RADIATION AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT 405 – 1550 nm <50 mW 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 4 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 6: Part 2. Description

    4-Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Source Part 2. Description The Thorlabs 4-Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Sources provide easy coupling and simple control of laser diode driven fiber optics. Each system is equipped with four fiber output light sources with wavelength available from 406 to 1550 nm. The laser source is configured to accept a wide range of fiber pigtailed laser diodes, and each system can be made with single mode fiber or PM fiber and any combination of 4 laser wavelengths.
  • Page 7 The fuse access is conveniently located on the rear panel. This unit is supplied with a US line cord as well as a standard European line cord. 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 6 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 8: Part 3. Setup

    3.1. Setting the AC Line Voltage and Installing Fuses Your MCLS Series Laser Source has been shipped from Thorlabs configured for 100 to 240 VAC operation. There is no line switch adjustment to be made. However it may be necessary to replace an open fuse.

  • Page 9: Part 4. Operation

    See section 3.1 for replacement details Allows full operation through a PC interface Figure 1: Front and Rear Panels of Laser Source 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 8 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 10: Turning On The Source

    4-Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Source 4.2. Turning On the Source • Turn the POWER key switch clockwise. The LCD display will scroll “Thorlabs MCLS” across the screen, followed by the Ch1 information. • Make sure the Interlock Input is short-circuited; see page 12 for detailed instructions.

  • Page 11: Turning The Laser Off

    OFF the entire unit. Anytime the unit is turned OFF and then turned back ON, the Laser will be disabled until the SYSTEM ENABLE switch is pressed and the desired channels are enabled. 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 10 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 12: Modulating The Laser Output

    Next maximize the amplitude so that the peak is 5V or less as desired. 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 11 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 13: Part 5. Making The Safety Interlock Connections

    Part 5. Making the Safety Interlock Connections The MCLS series laser sources are equipped with a remote interlock connector located on the rear panel, see Figure 2. All units have this feature regardless of their FDA and IEC classifications. In order to enable the laser source, a short circuit must be applied across the terminals of the Remote Interlock connector.

  • Page 14: Part 6. Remote Communications

    The “keyword” defines the function and the question mark (?) indicates a query. The string is terminated with a carriage return (CR). See listing below. 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 13 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 15: Keywords (Commands And Queries)

    If the keyword, format, or argument is incorrect or out of range, the unit will return an error string. The function is determined by the value set with the mode command in the above table. 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 14 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 • Left Arrow Key – Decrements the Temperature for the active channel by n. Where n is set by the command “Set Step”. 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 15 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 17: Part 7. General Maintenance

    Allowing dust and dirt into the fiber ports will degrade coupling efficiency and possibly damage the fiber patch cords, both inside and outside. If you suspect this to be true, Thorlabs can clean and inspect the fiber connections, and repair if necessary.

  • Page 18: Part 8. Specifications

    USB Type B connector Com Connection 2 m USB Type A to Type B Cable Required Cable (Replacement Part Number USB-A-79) 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 17 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 19 Modulation Input 0 - 5 V = 0 - Full Power Modulation Bandwidth 80 kHz Full Depth of Modulation 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 18 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 20: Part 9. Mechanical Drawing

    Part 9. Mechanical Drawing 10.6" 11.3" (269 mm) (288 mm) 2.5" (64 mm) 12.6" (320 mm) Figure 3: Mechanical Drawing 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 19 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 21: Part 10. Declaration Of Conformity

    4-Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Source Part 10. Declaration of Conformity 18659-D02 Rev B, September 21, 2011 Page 20 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 22: Part 11. Regulatory

    11.1. 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 23: Part 12. Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    4-Channel Fiber Coupled Laser Source Part 12. Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South America Thorlabs, Inc. 435 Route 206 Newton, NJ 07860 Tel: 973-579-7227 Fax: 973-300-3600 www.thorlabs.com email: feedback@thorlabs.com Europe UK and Ireland Thorlabs GmbH Thorlabs LTD. Hans-Böckler-Str. 6...
  • Page 24 Thorlabs, Inc. 435 Route 206N Newton, NJ 07860 USA Phone: (973) 579-7227 ♦ Fax: (973) 300-3600 www.thorlabs.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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