Table Of Contents - THORLABS OCTP Series User Manual

OCTP Series Scanner
Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions . ........................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Introduction . .................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Safety .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 3
2.2.1.
2.2.2.
2.2.3.
Chapter 3 Components and Compatibility ................................................................................... 4
3.1. Components .............................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1.
3.1.2.
3.1.3.
3.1.4.
3.1.5.
3.1.6.
3.1.7.
3.2. Custom Mounting .................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1.
3.2.2.
3.2.3.
3.3. Compatibility between Scanner and Base Units .................................................. 12
Chapter 4 Installation ..................................................................................................................... 1 3
4.1. OCTP Mounting ....................................................................................................... 14
4.2. OCTP Connections .................................................................................................. 15
4.2.1.
4.2.2.
4.3. Optical Alignment .................................................................................................... 17
4.3.1.
4.3.2.
Chapter 5 Description .................................................................................................................... 2 4
5.1. Theory ...................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.1.
5.1.2.
5.2. Optical Design ......................................................................................................... 25
5.2.1.
5.2.2.
5.3. Intended Use ............................................................................................................ 26
5.3.1.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 2 9
Chapter 7 Certifications and Compliance . .................................................................................. 3 0
Chapter 8 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 3 1
8.1. Reflectivity Scanning Mirror ................................................................................... 32
8.2. Transmission Unscanned Optional Port ............................................................... 32
Chapter 9 Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 3 3

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Optical Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 3
Service ............................................................................................................................ 3
Accessories and Customization ...................................................................................... 3
Fiber Collimation Module ................................................................................................ 5
Optical Beamsplitter Module (not for OCTP-NR) ............................................................ 5
Reference Arm Module (not for OCTP-NR) .................................................................... 6
OCT Scan Cube Module ................................................................................................. 7
Objective Holders ............................................................................................................ 8
Lens Kits .......................................................................................................................... 9
OCT-STAND ................................................................................................................... 9
Threaded Holes on Imperial OCTP Scan Cube Module ............................................... 10
Threaded Holes on Metric OCTP Scan Cube Module .................................................. 11
Mounting to Thorlabs OCT-STAND .............................................................................. 11
Connecting the Electrical Control Interface ................................................................... 15
Connecting the Optical Fiber......................................................................................... 16
Alignment to Optical Axis .............................................................................................. 17
Polarization Adjustment ................................................................................................ 21
Signal Generation ......................................................................................................... 24
Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 24
Common Path Setup (OCTP) ....................................................................................... 25
Dual Path Setup (OCTP-NR) ........................................................................................ 25
Realization..................................................................................................................... 26