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User’s Guide This guide describes how to use the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head. The information in this guide applies to laser heads having the serial prefix number listed below. SERIAL PREFIX NUMBER US4627 for 5517B US4605 for 5517BL US4627 for 5517C...
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Certification Safety Considerations Safety Considerations (contd) and Warranty General Certification This product and related Agilent Technologies certifies that documentation must be reviewed this product met its published Indicates Alternating for familiarization with this safety current. specification at the time of markings and instructions before shipment from the factory.
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- 15V POWER ON Split Freq: 3.74 MHz ICES/NMB-001 READY ISM 1 - A N10149 LASER ON July, 2005 Agilent Technologies Inc. 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95051 Made in U.S.A. of domestic and foreign content COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11...
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E N D P R O D U C T L A S E R S A F E T Y C O N S I D E R A T I O N S The Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head complies with U.S.
Contents Contents 1 General Information Introduction Description of the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head Manual Organization Options Accessories Cables Power Supply Related Documents 2 Laser Head at a Glance Laser Head Front Panel at a Glance Laser Head Rear Panel at a Glance...
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All Agilent laser systems share a similar configuration A controller is required for all laser positioning systems Setting Up the System Electronics Install the laser electronics board in the PC Connect the electronics cables Power up the laser head viii Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
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To remove the A3 Controller/Reference Board To remove the A1 Connector Board To remove the A4 Sampler Board To remove the A5 Laser Tube Assembly and A2 Power Supply 8 Specifications Introduction Calibration cycle Specifications and characteristics Specifications and Characteristics Index Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head User’s Guide General Information Introduction, 2 Description of the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head, 2 Manual Organization, 5 Options, 6 Accessories, 7 Related Documents, 9 Agilent Technologies...
This manual contains information required to install, operate, test, adjust, and service the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head. The information in this manual is specific to the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head, unless otherwise stated. This manual does not contain information on how to set up a laser interferometer position measurement system.
General Information The physical differences between the 5517B/C/D and 5517BL/DL/FL are: • 5517B/C/D has a non- vented cover as shown in Figure • 5517BL/DL/FL has a vented cover for heat isolation as shown in Figure • 5517B/C/D beam height is 79.5 mm (see Figure 26 on page 78).
Covers product description, manual organization, options, and available accessories. Chapter 2, “Laser Head at a Glance” — Provides a visual introduction to the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head and an overview of its aperture, indicators, and connector. Chapter 3, “Installation” —...
* Support Option W50 is available only at the time of purchase. Service contracts are available from Agilent for instruments which did not include support options at the time of purchase. For information, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Support office (offices are listed at the back of this manual). Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Agilent 10780C/F, or Agilent E1708A, or Agilent E1709A receivers. The 10884B plugs into ac line power. Alternatively, you can design your own power supply. See Table 5 page 21 for power supply requirements. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Due to higher reference frequencies (and corresponding higher velocities of motion), laser heads with reference frequencies above that of the 5517C do not work with the 10895A or 10885A. For use with the 10884B Power Supply. The N1251 is only available in model suffix B. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
R e l a t e d D o c u m e n t s • Agilent Laser Head User’s Guide, (this document) (p/n 05517- 90077) • Agilent Laser and Optics User’s Manual (p/n 05517- 90086) • Agilent Laser and Optics User’s Manual, CD (p/n 05517- 13602) Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
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General Information Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head User’s Guide Laser Head at a Glance Laser Head Front Panel at a Glance, 12 Laser Head Rear Panel at a Glance, 13 Agilent Technologies...
1 S h u t t e r The shutter, also known as the aperture ring, allows for three aperture settings: Open — used during normal operation. Reduced — used during alignment of the measurement axes. Closed — closes the aperture. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
It also allows the external power supply ±15V and reference signals (REF and ~ REF), to be connected to other system components via the laser head cables. Table 6 lists all the power and signal lines available on page 24 at the rear- panel connector. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
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Laser Head at a Glance Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head User’s Guide Installation Introduction, 16 Preparing the Laser Head for Use, 16 Installing the Laser Head, 17 Connecting the Laser Head Cables, 18 Electrical Considerations, 25 Mounting Considerations, 27 Powering Up the Laser Head, 30 Agilent Technologies...
Installation I n t r o d u c t i o n This chapter provides installation instructions for the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head. Installation includes information on grounding considerations, power supply requirements, power dissipation, fusing, dimensions, and mounting and fixturing.
• Beam- directing optics • Interferometers • Receivers • Cables For details about specific products, refer to their separate manuals. Visit the Agilent web site for lasers at www.agilent.com/find/lasers for a complete selection of products, literature and manuals. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
This connector is keyed to fit together only one way. Align the tabs and push the connectors together. If you are using the Agilent 10881A/B/C or N1251B cable, go to step 5. If you are using the Agilent 10881D/E/F Cable, skip to step 6. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Plug the ac line cord into an operating ac line outlet. The 10884B power supply has no power switch. As soon as it is plugged in, it will provide output power and the Power ON LED will light. Figure 2 Agilent 10881A/B/C Laser Head Cable. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Connecting Agilent 10881D/E/F to a customer- supplied power supply: Connect the three spade lugs to the terminals of a power supply other than the 10884B as shown in Table Connect the power supply to ac line and turn it on. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
There are a variety of receivers and receiver cables to choose from. For more information on the receivers, cables and axis boards, see the Laser and Optics User's Manual or the individual receiver and axis board manuals. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
- turn to secure the cable to the mating connector. See Table 6 on page 24 for pin- outs of this connector. Plug the smallest connector on the laser head cable into the Reference connector on the axis board. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Agilent 10884B Power Supply Cable (Part of Agilent 10884B) Figure 6 Installation of laser system cables Table 6 lists all of the power and signal lines available at the rear panel connector of the laser head. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
P o w e r d i s s i p a t i o n The laser head dissipates approximately 23 watts during operation. F u s i n g The following fuse information applies to all laser heads. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Because there is some heat dissipation from the laser heads, you should choose the mounting method and location with care. Where possible, mount the laser head away from the measuring area, to avoid any thermal effects. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
M a g n e t i c s h i e l d i n g Agilent laser heads contain a permanent magnet. When installing an Agilent laser measurement system in an application sensitive to magnetic fields, shielding around the laser head may be required. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
(depending on the laser head model you are using, refer to Figure 26 on page 78 or Figure 27 page 79 for exact locations and dimensions). The mounting feet may be Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
The 5517B/C/D Laser Head requires a 90- minute warmup period to stabilize the frequencies before a reliable measurement can be made. The 5517BL/DL/FL Laser Head (vented cover) requires a typical warmup period of 45 minutes, but only if a fan and exhaust hose are connected to the vented cover;...
On the laser head, set the exit shutter of the turret assembly to the open position (largest aperture). See Figure10. LASER LIGHT EMISSION FROM THIS APERTURE AVOID EXPOSURE Open Position Shutter or (Aperture Ring) Figure 10 Front Panel Turret and Aperture Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
. Figure 11 Measuring the laser beam power with power meter detector Record the date measured and actual reading on line 1 of the “Performance Test Record" on page 37. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Connect the laser head LEMO connector to the Laser Breakout Box as shown in Figure12, and connect the connector from the Laser Breakout Box to the cable to Channel 1 on the frequency counter. Figure 12 Split frequency test setup Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
You can search the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA at the following web site: www.nist.gov. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
. The laser head cover will need to be removed for all adjustments. Refer to the cover removal procedure in the “Disassembly Procedures" on page 68. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
48). Now, reconnect the laser head cable to the laser head to power it on. Connect the DMM negative (–) lead to ACOM or , signal ground. Connect the DMM positive (+) lead to A3TP11. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
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The DMM should display a voltage reading from 5V to 7.5V (for standard tube) or 6.5V to 9V (for short tube). Record the date measured and the actual voltage read at A3TP11 on line 3 in the adjustment test record on the “Adjustment Test Record" page 49. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Adjustments Table 10 Setpoint voltages at TP11 and TP15 – standard tube with 05517-60031 A3 Board Actual R14 Adjusted Actual R14 Adjusted Actual R14 Adjusted Reading Voltage Reading Voltage Reading Voltage V (TP11) V (TP15) V (TP11) V (TP15) V (TP11) V (TP15) 0.201 0.258...
Adjustments Table 11 Setpoint voltages at A3TP11 and A3TP15 – short body tube* Actual R14 Adjusted Actual R14 Adjusted Actual R14 Adjusted Reading Voltage Reading Voltage Reading Voltage V (TP11) V (TP15) V (TP11) V (TP15) V (TP11) V (TP15) 0.201 0.281 0.236...
Adjustments Table 12 Setpoint voltages at TP11 and TP15 – standard tube with 05517-60003 A3 Board Actual R16 Adjusted Actual R16 Adjusted Actual R16 Adjusted Reading Voltage Reading Voltage Reading Voltage V (TP11) V (TP15) V (TP11) V (TP15) V (TP11) V (TP15) 0.201 0.258...
Adjustments Figure 15 High voltage area and anode lead Figure 16 Three-pin high voltage power supply connector Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head User’s Guide Using the Laser Head in a System Introduction, 52 Setting Up the System Electronics, 54 Aligning the Optics, 56 Making Measurements — An Example, 57 Solving Problems, 60 Agilent Technologies...
Figure 17 shows the components of a typical single- axis Agilent laser system. All Agilent laser systems combine optics (interferometer and reflector), electronics, and opto- electronics (laser head and receiver) to make a highly accurate positioning system. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
The optics and receiver must be aligned so the beam strikes the lens of the receiver to generate a measurement signal. Misalignment results in loss of the measurement signal. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Connect the receiver cable to the back of the receiver and to one of the three MEASurement connectors* on the electronics board. * To line up the connectors for the electronics board’s Ref and Meas cables, the red dot on the cable connector is to the right. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
) o r t h i s c o u l d r e s u l t i n e y e d a m a g e . Now, align the optics as described in the following section titled “Aligning the Optics.” Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
LED goes out. When the beam is unblocked, the LED should light again, indicating that the optics are aligned properly. If the green LED does not light, readjust beam alignment until it does light. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
T h e P C I b u s a n d s l o t n u m b e r m a y d i f f e r f r o m t h o s e s h o w n i n F i g u r e 1 9 NO T E Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Position boxes corresponding to axes that have valid measurement signals as shown in Axis 2 in Figure * These raw count values must be multiplied by 0.31nm/count and a compensation number (0.999728766 for standard air) to convert them into a measurement value. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Figure 20 Measurement screen To exit this application, click the button in the lower- left corner C l o s e of the application’s screen, or the close (X) button in the upper- right corner of the window. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
LED is lighted. • If the receiver’s green LED remains lighted when no measurement signal is present, reduce the receiver’s gain via its gain control. • Ensure that the controller is on and the program is running. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
• By web site, visit www.parts.agilent.com, where you will find “Find- A- Part - Agilent Parts Reference Tool”. • By telephone, see “Service and Support" on page 83 to speak with an Agilent Representative and order parts. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Seal the shipping container securely. Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE” to assure careful handling. Also mark “MAGNETIZED MATERIAL UN 2807” on the container to indicate that the laser head contains magnetic material. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
– 1 5 V P O W E R O N lit. If one or more of the above symptoms are observed, use the troubleshooting flowchart, Figure 21, to assist in determining if the laser head is actually at fault. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Replace laser tube and of the laser head. Is Split Freq System problem exists See the board trouble high voltage power within range? elsewhere. isolation flowchart on the supply. next page. Figure 21 Laser Head—primary troubleshooting flowchart Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
Replace Q3 Replace Q3 Run for 24 hours Replace A4 Sampler (Could be over (Could be over to verify operation. Assembly. heated from poor heated from poor heat sinking). heat sinking). Figure 22 Board trouble isolation flowchart Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
T h e p r o c e d u r e s a r e t h e s a m e f o r p a g e 7 0 a l l b o a r d s S a m p l e r b o a r d p a g e 7 1 Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
(MP3) and the laser base. When reinstalling the cover (MP10), ensure the cover edges are properly engaged against the gasket material in the retaining groves of the laser base and the rear panel (MP3). Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
At the top of the rear panel (MP3), remove the two screws (H10) and washers (H6) that attach to the A1 Connector Board. Using TORX #8 screwdriver, remove the two screws (H11) that attach A1 Connector Board to the rear panel (MP3). Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
“bulge” centered lengthwise between the front and rear feet of the tube. From underneath the laser baser, remove the two screws (H4) that attach A2 Power Supply to the laser base. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
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Specifications I n t r o d u c t i o n This chapter contains specifications and characteristics for the Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Laser Head. The specifications in this chapter apply to all functions over the ⋅ ⋅ temperature range 0 C to +40 C and relative humidity <...
Beam diameter (visible, typical) 6 mm (0.24 in), 3 mm (0.12 in), and 9 mm (0.35 in) beam diameters are available on some models. Wavelength (vacuum, nominal.) 632.991354 nm for 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL Wavelength accuracy ± 0.1 ppm standard. With optional calibration: +-0.02...
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Warmup 35 Watts Warm-up time (thermal 90 minutes is required for a typical warmup period for the 5517B/C/D Laser Head stabilization) 45 minutes is required for a typical warmup period for the 5517BL/DL/FL Laser Head, but only if a fan and exhaust hose is connected to the vented cover. Otherwise, the warmup period is 90 minutes.
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Type IP10 per IEC 529 These values are based on use of current receivers and liner interferometers. Also, if the Agilent N1225A Board is being used in the system, these velocity of motion values will decrease by 70 mm/s. Agilent 5517B/BL/C/D/DL/FL User’s Guide...
198.06 Figure 26 Agilent 5517B/C/D Laser Head dimensions and mounting location T h e b e a m h e i g h t s a r e d i f f e r e n t . T h e 5 5 1 7 B / C / D L a s e r H e a d b e a m h e i g h t NO T E i s 7 9 .
PC, connector powering up the laser head, installing the laser head, board-to-board, problems, solving, connector, rear panel, contacting Agilent Technologies, controller, 54, cover removal, laser head powerup, rear panel at a glance, laser heads rear panel LEDs,...
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Index related documents, related manuals, replacing assemblies, safety considerations service, service, shipping container inspection, unpacking, shutter, shutter, front panel, specifications, starting laser head, starting system, system power-up, test equipment recommended, test record adjustment, performance, thermal isolation, thermal stabilization, troubleshooting laser head, troubleshooting tree (flowchart), 65, turning on the laser head, unpacking,...
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Continued from front matter. . . Warranty (contd) TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY Agilent does not warrant that the LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN operation of Agilent products will THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT be uninterrupted or error free. If ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND Agilent is unable, within a EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
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*05517-90077* Manual Part Number 05517- 90077 Printed in U.S.A, JUNE 18, 2009...