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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q
Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q
This document provides assistance in installing the fiber collimators series 60FC-Q. It describes how a fiber
cable is attached, the collimation setting is adjusted, and how the integrated quarter-wave plate is adjusted.
Before You Start
The fiber collimator is shipped with a protection cap for the fiber receptacle and with a front cap.
Notice:
There is a two-part protection cap on the receptacle. Please perform the following steps in order to remove
this cap:
Adjustment_60FC-Q
15.12.2020
Schäfter+Kirchhoff GmbH Kieler Str. 212 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Please remove all the protection caps first and do not use them as beam
dumps (risk of photo contamination).
© Schäfter+Kirchhoff GmbH
Figure 1:
First, remove the threaded cap from
the fiber receptacle of the fiber
collimator.
Figure 2:
Then, slightly loosen the small pin
screw. Use the screwdriver 9D-12.
Make sure to not loosen it too far, as it
is small and easily lost.
Figure 3:
Now, pull out the plug.
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- Page 1 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q This document provides assistance in installing the fiber collimators series 60FC-Q. It describes how a fiber cable is attached, the collimation setting is adjusted, and how the integrated quarter-wave plate is adjusted. Before You Start The fiber collimator is shipped with a protection cap for the fiber receptacle and with a front cap.
- Page 2 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Now, make sure that the connector of the fiber you want to attach matches the receptacle type of the fiber collimator: • Use fibers with FC-APC (8°-polish) connectors for fiber collimators with an inclined coupling axis (60FC-Qxxx-4).
- Page 3 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Figure 6: Then, orient the connector key in a way that it is pressed gently onto the right-hand side of the receptacle notch. Figure 7: Gently screw on the connector cap nut onto the receptacle until it is finger-tight.
- Page 4 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Adjusting the Collimation Setting Collimation adjustment (adjustment of the collimating lens in z-direction) is a demanding task and should be performed preferably using a collimating telescope. Notice: The fiber collimator is shipped pre-adjusted for the given wavelength and, often, it is not necessary for the customer to readjust the lens position.
- Page 5 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Notice: The number of clamp screws (two or four) depends on the individual type of fiber collimator. For the exact position of these clamp screws please refer to the technical drawing of the individual fiber collimator, respectively. Figure 10: Insert the eccentric key type 55EX-5 into the large hole.
- Page 6 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Figure 13: Now, adjust the optical axis by means of the three adjustment screws (hex with head). Again, use the hex screwdriver 50HD-15. Caution! Refer to the laser instruction manual for all instructions regarding laser safety! •...
- Page 7 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Adjusting the Wave Plate The axis of the wave plate integrated to the fiber collimators of series 60FC-Q can be adjusted. This is done using the special tool type 60Z-2803 based on a gear wheel. By rotating the wave plate you can adjust the state of polarization between circularly right-handed or left-handed (details see www.sukhamburg.com/ support/technotes/fiberoptics/SK010PA/applications.html).
- Page 8 Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-Q Adjustment Tools For assembling and adjusting the fiber collimators series 60FC-Q you need the following tools: Figure 18: Screw driver type 9D-12, hex key 50HD-15, and eccentric key type 55EX-5. Figure 19: Tool type 60Z-2803 for rotating the wave plate Copyright •...
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