Vescent D2-105 Manual

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2021/12/18 07:41
Laser Controller
Model No. D2-105 / D2-105-500
Document Revision: 4.2
Document Last Updated on 2021/12/17 00:00
Please read
Limited Warranty
and Cautions
prior to operating the D2-105.
D2-105 web page
Description:
The laser controller has two temperature controllers
capable of sub-mK stability
precision current source based on the Libbrecht-Hall
circuit. The laser controller is designed for very fast
current modulation via the servo input enabling high-
speed servo control of the laser's frequency. The
current servo input can accommodate input
frequencies over 10 MHz and is limited by the 1 kΩ
input impedance. Additionally, an RF port is available
for higher frequency modulation.
The range of pole settings for the
T2 temperature control loop
(diode temperature control) for
D2-105 Laser Controllers with
Serial Number 2675 and higher
(Temperature Control Board
Serial Number 6987 and higher)
have been modified to allow the
user to more easily control a low
thermal mass laser assembly
such as a Photodigm TOSA.
Please use the appropriate
instructions in the "Tuning the
Temperature Controller" section
of this manual for your Laser
Controller and laser type.
Always power down the D2-105
Product Manuals - https://www.vescent.com/manuals/
and
General Warnings
1)
and a 200 mA or 500 mA
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D2-105 Laser Controller
2)
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  • Page 1 2021/12/18 07:41 1/19 Laser Controller Laser Controller Model No. D2-105 / D2-105-500 Document Revision: 4.2 Document Last Updated on 2021/12/17 00:00 Please read Limited Warranty General Warnings and Cautions prior to operating the D2-105. D2-105 web page Description: D2-105 Laser Controller...
  • Page 2 Last update: 2021/12/17 00:00 d2:laser_controller https://www.vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=d2:laser_controller completely before making connections to the laser. Never connect or disconnect the D2-105 to/from a laser with the D2-105 energized. Always turn off the power supply, make connections to this device, and then re-energize the power supply.
  • Page 3: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Note: All modules designed to be operated in laboratory environment Parameter Rating Environmental Temperature >15°C and <30°C Environmental Humidity <60% Environmental Dew Points <15°C Specifications D2-105 D2-105-500 Units Current Source Current range 0-200 0-500 Current noise density <100 <200 pA /√Hz RMS Noise (10Hz - 100kHz) <50...
  • Page 4: Inputs, Outputs, And Controls

    Max TEC current (voltage) 1 (4) 1 (4) A (V) Calibrated to Analog Technologies ATH10KR8 Ω Thermistor Analog Technologies ATH10KR8 Beta 3480 Analog Technologies ATH10KR8 T °C Fig. 2: D2-105 Laser Current Noise Spectrum Inputs, Outputs, and Controls https://www.vescent.com/manuals/ Printed on 2021/12/18 07:41...
  • Page 5: Monitor Section

    2021/12/18 07:41 5/19 Laser Controller Front and Back Panel of D2-105 Monitor Section The monitor section contains a 3½ digit display and an output BNC for monitoring by an oscilloscope or voltmeter. A selector knob controls which of six signals are relayed to the display and BNC. An LED indicator is below the display to show which signal is being displayed and its units.
  • Page 6: Current Control

    Last update: 2021/12/17 00:00 d2:laser_controller https://www.vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=d2:laser_controller no current is flowing through the laser diode. However, the Current Monitor will read up to 30 mA of current flowing through the short. This is normal. When the switch is in the “ON” position, the current monitor accurately measures the current flowing through the laser diode.
  • Page 7 As with any diode laser and controller, improper usage can cause irreparable damage to the diode. The D2-105 Laser Controller is designed for a grounded cathode only. If the anode of your laser is connected to the Product Manuals - https://www.vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 8: Temperature Control

    Note: Before attempting to set the set point temperature, you must connect a thermal plant to the D2-105. If you do not have a plant attached to the temperature loop, the set point range will appear to be limited to less than ~12°C.
  • Page 9 (-1°C) to the high-temperature limit (58°C). NOTE that the Vescent Photonics Lasers should not be operated above 50°C or below the dew point for your laboratory conditions. The slope for changing the set point is ~9 K/V.
  • Page 10: Back Panel I/O

    Cabling Back panel I/O Power I/O (9-pin D-sub) When making power connections to and from the D2-105, always turn off the power supply, make connections to the device, and then re-energize the power supply. Never connect this device to a power supply that is switched on and supplying power.
  • Page 11 It is primarily intended for sweeping the current in order to measure PI curves and threshold values of laser diodes. We do not recommend using this input for computer control of the injection current. Setpoint Enable Product Manuals - https://www.vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 12 Please use the appropriate instructions below for your Laser Controller. If you purchased the -FL option for your D2-105, then the T1 loop has the same available pole settings as the T2 loop of controllers with Serial Number 2675 and higher.
  • Page 13 (PCBs with S/N 6987 and higher) Prop. 0.047 0.47 0.1 s 0.22 s 1.0 s 2.2 s Off x Diff. 0.022 0.047 0.22 0.47 0.01 s 0.1 s On x Off Tab. 3: Factory settings of T2 Proportional poles (first DIP Product Manuals - https://www.vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 14 Last update: 2021/12/17 00:00 d2:laser_controller https://www.vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=d2:laser_controller switch in figure) and T2 Differential poles (second DIP switch in figure) for units with S/N 2675 or higher (PCBs with S/N 6987 and higher) Prop. 0.47 s 1.0 s 2.2 s 4.7 s 10 s 22 s 47 s Off...
  • Page 15 However, stage 2 has front panel adjustment of the temperature set-point, while the stage 1 temperature set-point is a side- panel adjustment. Additionally, the front panel TEMP SERVO INPUT adjusts the stage 2 set-point while Product Manuals - https://www.vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 16 Last update: 2021/12/17 00:00 d2:laser_controller https://www.vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=d2:laser_controller stage 1 does not have an equivalent function. Stage 2 is accessed in the middle of the side-panel, while stage 1 is near the back of the side panel. Typically, stage 2 is used to control the laser temperature and stage 1 is used to control the temperature surrounding stage 2.
  • Page 17 17/19 Laser Controller Fig. 6: Side Panel Adjustment of Poles for D2-105 User Control of the Poles and Gain If you remove the right side panel on the Laser Controller, for each stage of temperature control, you will see the panel shown in figure...
  • Page 18 Tuning Temperature Loop for Photodigm Mercury Lasers if you have an older D2-105 If you have a D2-105 with S/N 2674 or lower (PCBs with S/N 6986 and lower), then you may still be able to tune the parameters of the loop to stably control the temperature of the TOSA by following the...
  • Page 19 D2-005, or when placed near other noise sources. Laser module temperature changed while Laser Controller module held fixed. Laser module temperature fixed while Laser Controller temperature change. Temperature at which thermistor reads 10 kΩ 1mA resolution with D2-105-500 Courtesy of Photodigm From: https://www.vescent.com/manuals/...

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