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MENHIR-1550
Ultrafast Laser System
Manual
Manual: V1.1-191110
Copyright 2019 – Menhir Photonics AG
(October 2019 - Subject to change without notice)
Menhir Photonics AG
Thiersteinerallee 71
CH-4053 Basel, Switzerland
Tel.:
+41 61 331 45 45
email:
contact@menhir-photonics.com
Web:
http://www.menhir-photonics.com
User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110
Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019
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- Page 1 MENHIR-1550 Ultrafast Laser System Manual Manual: V1.1-191110 Copyright 2019 – Menhir Photonics AG (October 2019 - Subject to change without notice) Menhir Photonics AG Thiersteinerallee 71 CH-4053 Basel, Switzerland Tel.: +41 61 331 45 45 email: contact@menhir-photonics.com Web: http://www.menhir-photonics.com User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This document aims to describe how a MENHIR-1550 from Menhir Photonics AG can be operated and controlled safely and in adequation to the intended usage. Contents Safety Instructions and Warnings ......................3 Description of the system ........................4 Front Panel .............................. 4 Back Panel ............................... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions And Warnings
The MENHIR-1550 laser system is NOT intended to be used in medical related applications or in link with bio-medical applications. The MENHIR-1550 laser system should be ONLY operated by a person having received the adequate laser safety training and having the required skills to operate such laser system with appropriated safety measures. -
Page 4: Description Of The System
Green flashing: Laser is in standby mode and can be switched on. • Permanent blue light: Laser is running (laser light is emitted). • Permanent red light: Critical error has occurred. Laser cannot be switched User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 4/14... -
Page 5: Back Panel
This connector is a DFK-MC 1,5/16-GF-3,81 – 1829471 from Phoenix contact (link). It is an industrial-grade connector made to simplify the integration of the MENHIR-1550 into a system. 3 types of adaptors can be used to connect easily to the laser (Phoenix Contact Nbr. - Page 6 Monitored parameters are: • Temperature of main board, microcontroller and heat sink • Laser output power (if this option is installed). • Back-facet monitor signal of the pump diodes. User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 6/14...
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Page 7: Usb Connector
If installed (option “Optical Monitor”): This is an optical output corresponding a few % of the actual laser output. In practice > 2 mW of optical power could be expected on this output. User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 7/14... -
Page 8: Rf Out - Sma Connector
The operating voltage of the piezo actuators range from 0 to 100 V. Never change the polarity (or apply a negative voltage). The piezo actuators could be destroyed. User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 8/14... -
Page 9: Connecting And Starting Up The System
The laser has various connections serving as control and monitor ports. These connections are described in detail in chapter 2 in the paragraph "Multiport". User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 9/14... -
Page 10: Description Of The Software And Digital Interface
The number of the installed Com Port can be found as follows: Press the "Windows key" together with the "r" key to open the "run" input window. Type hdwwiz.cpl. Figure 4: Start the device manager User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 10/14... -
Page 11: Data Connection Via Usb
The H-Term program is used to illustrate the communication in this manual. This is freeware and can be downloaded from "http://www.der-hammer.info/terminal/hterm.zip". It is one of the best and most versatile terminal programs. User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 11/14... -
Page 12: Data Connection Via Rs232
( = chr10, \n), a carriage return ( = chr13 , \r) or both characters. All replies from laser to the PC are terminated with CR and LF. User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019... -
Page 13: Commands Without Parameters (Values Accessible By The User)
Answer: Current of LD0 was set to: 600.0 mA id1=XXXXX Sets the current of pump diode #1. Step size is 1/50 mA. e.g.: XXXX=34567 -> current=691.34 mA User Manuel MENHIR-1550 – V1.1-191110 Menhir Photonics AG - © 2019 Page 13/14... -
Page 14: Service
Note: A higher value than imax or a lower value than imin is prevented from being programmed. Service In case you wish to have a technical support on your product, please contact your local distributor or contact Menhir Photonics AG at : Email: service@menhir-photonics.com...
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