Gpx4000Lz Accessories; System Overview - THORLABS Vytran GPX4000LZ User Manual

GPX4000LZ Glass Processor
3.3.

GPX4000LZ Accessories

Component
Cart Assembly
CO Optical Furnace Heads
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Workstation
PC
Vacuum Pump
Power Supply
Gas Tank Regulator
Gas Line
RS-232 Communication Cable
Camera Cable
Tool Kit
Fiber Holding Block Inserts
Filament Assemblies
(For Filament Fusion Only)
CO Laser Dump
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3.4.

System Overview

The Vytran GPX4000LZ has three basic sub-components, integrated into one system: 1. a splicing and glass
processing workstation, 2. a computer (PC) for interface and control and 3. a CO
deliver the CO beam to the furnace. The GPX4000LZ workstation is illustrated in Figure 1.
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Rev I, September 15, 2021
Housing for Electronics, PC, and CO
Laser Splice Head and Laser End-Cap Head
Glass Processor Workstation with Fiber Holding Blocks and Furnace
Computer, including Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
Vacuum Pump for Vacuum V-Grooves
(Alternative Model Supplied for 230 V Markets)
Built into Electronics Enclosure
Regulator for Argon Tank (European DIN 477 Number 6 Also Included )
An Adaptor May be Required in other Areas or Countries
1/8" PTFE Line for Argon Gas
9-pin D-sub Cable for RS-232 Communication
6 pin IEEE-1394 Fire Wire Cable
Hex Wrenches, Optical Targets and Inserts Replacement
Top and Bottom Inserts for Fiber Holding Blocks
CO
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Figure 1 GPX4000LZ Workstation
Description
Set of Filament Assemblies
Laser Dump for Laser Warmup
laser with optics to guide and
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system
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