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This guide includes the following NKT Photonics products: SuperK SPLIT Broadband filter with split VIS and NIR/IR optical outputs SuperK SPLIT Broadband filter with split VIS/NIR and NIR/IR optical outputs Product numbers: A102-200-000 A102-500-000 SuperK SPLIT Product Guide Release 1.1 01-2021 W-10456...
A USB memory stick is included. It contains documentation for all NKT Photonics products including this accessory. Terminology The guide may refer to the SuperK SPLIT as the SPLIT, device or accessory. Target Audience This guide is for technical personnel involved in the selection, planning and deployment of lasers and photonic equipment in laboratory and industrial settings.
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Note: Highlights additional information related to the associated topic and/or pro- vides links or the name of the NKTP guides describing the additional information. Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment. Warning: The laser safety warning alerts you to potential serious injury that may be caused when using a laser with the accessory.
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B Service and Support Information .................. 31 Servicing ........................31 Opening the chassis ................... 31 WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED label ............31 Support Contact Details ................... 31 Online Support Web-page ................31 Shipping Address ....................32...
Description A SuperK SPLIT is a passive filter accessory for the SuperK laser series. A SuperK SPLIT divides the super continuum spectral emission from a SuperK laser. A SPLIT has two separate outputs, each outputs a subset of the original super continuum beam source.
“Electrical Connections” on page Shutters As a safety feature, each optical output of the SuperK SPLIT is equipped with a mechanical shutter. When the shutter is closed, it blocks all optical emission. The shutters are manually operated by turning the shutter knob between the Open...
Collimator release button “Electrical Interfaces” on page 17 Mounting holes The two mounting holes (1) are designed to fasten the SuperK SPLIT to either metric or imperial optical tables that have screw holes spaced at either 25 mm or 1” pitch.
Interfaces VIS/NIR output shutter This shutter can be set to block or unblock the VIS/NIR filtered output emission from the aperture. Set the shutter to the “Closed” position to block emission. Set the shutter to the “VIS/NIR” position to unblock emission from the aperture. Collimator release button and locking screw SuperK laser outputs are provided with a barrel shaped collimator.
Interfaces VIS/NIR optical output aperture This is a free space output aperture for the primary filtered emission. NIR/IR optical output aperture This is a free space output aperture for the visible emission. Note: All output apertures include 4 screw holes for mounting, for example, a fi- ber coupler such as an FDS consisting of a SuperK CONNECT and FD.
Status LEDs the External bus daisy chain, the interlock loop circuit will be open and emission disabled at the SuperK laser. Status LEDs The SPLIT includes three status LEDs as described in 1. The LEDs are Table located on a side panel next to the External bus ports and shown in Figure The emission LED is lit ON RED when the connected SuperK laser’s emission is enabled.
Status LEDs Table 1 Status LEDs LED Name Condition Description Emission ON RED Emission enabled The SuperK laser system emission is ON and class 4 emission is present at the primary and auxiliary optical output ports. The position of the mechanical shutters at each output port does not change the status of the emission LED.
Chassis labels Chassis labels The SuperK SPLIT chassis includes multiple labels that indicate hazards and safety and product information. The labels are located on the panels as described in with the panels shown in Table 2 Figure 8 Figure Table 2 Chassis labels...
Chassis labels Figure 9 Top panel labels 3. Class 4 Laser Radiation Warning Laser Aperture Laser Radiation Warning NOTE: Laser apertures are located on the side panel below the label.
Caution: The SuperK SPLIT is intended for use with the SuperK Class 3B and 4 la- ser systems only. Using the SuperK SPLIT with a laser source other than a SuperK...
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laser may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Warning: To operate these systems, you must be familiar with laser safety regulations and have received instruction in the safe use of lasers.
Disconnect power from the laser. 2. If not already installed, position the SuperK SPLIT at its final operating location and securing it to a suitable mounting surface. 3. Partially insert the laser’s output collimator barrel into the Optical Input...
Electrical Connections 5. Push the collimator into the receptacle until its collar rests against the chassis. As you push it in, the collimator will encounter some resistance, and two distinct clicks as it locks in place. Note: Again, you may need to turn the collar slightly to align the collimator key with the alignment slot.
Figures 14 Figure 15 Bus defeater Note: If you do not terminate the External bus with an NKT Photonics bus defeat- er, the interlock circuit remains open and laser emission cannot be enabled. Adding additional If any additional accessories are to be connected to the SuperK laser, use an...
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Electrical Connections Note: To enable emission on a SuperK laser, the power supply and the door- switch interlock must be connected. Refer to the instruction manual for the Su- perK laser system for more information. Note: All bus cables used with the SuperK Extreme laser system must be shield- ed and no more than 3 meters in length...
Specifications Table 3 Optical Model VIS/NIR output NIR/IR output A102-200-000 400-830 nm 915-2400 nm A102-500-000 400-1120 nm 1180-2400 nm Table 4 Interfaces All Chassis Models DB-15 Female Bus input Bus through DB-15 Female Table 5 Mechanical dimensions Specification 68 x 195 x 170 mm (2.68 x 7.68 x 6.70 in) Size (H x W x D) Weight ~4 kg (~8.8 lb)
Figure 17 Warranty seal WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL IS BROKEN OR REMOVED Support Contact Details For technical or general support, NKT Photonics can be contacted for help regarding issues and questions with your accessory. Online Support 1. Go to: Web-page https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/technical-support-and-...