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Vescent FFC-100 Quick Start Manual

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FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb
Model No. FFC-100-100 and FFC-100-200
Document Last Updated on 2021/08/26 14:26
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Limited Warranty
FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb
Useful Links
Vescent manuals
page.
FFC-100
API.
FFC-100 web
page.
Github page for FFC-100 firmware revisions
Please check back for added functionality. Contact
corrections, or to request added functionality.
Operating the FFC
This document provides instructions on how to operate the Vescent Photonics FFC-100 when
controlled by the Vescent SLICE-FPGA.
Purchase Includes
FFC-100 rack-mountable Fiber Frequency Comb module
Power cord for your country (if known)
Instructions on how to download & install control software
Final Test Documentation
Absolute Maximum Ratings and Power Input
Note: All modules designed to be operated in a laboratory environment.
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General Warnings and Cautions
Fig. 1: The
FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb Quick Start Guide
prior to operating the FFC-100.
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  • Page 1 [at] vescent [dot] com for questions and corrections, or to request added functionality. Operating the FFC This document provides instructions on how to operate the Vescent Photonics FFC-100 when controlled by the Vescent SLICE-FPGA. Purchase Includes FFC-100 rack-mountable Fiber Frequency Comb module Power cord for your country (if known) Instructions on how to download &...
  • Page 2: Proper Usage

    >15°C and <30°C Environmental Humidity <60% Environmental Dew Points <15°C Maximum AC Line Input Current 2 A Tab. 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings The FFC-100 will accept input line voltages within the ranges shown in table Parameter Value Units Input Line Voltage 100-240...
  • Page 3 2022/04/17 02:01 FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb Quick Start Guide Fig. 2: FFC-100 electrical and optical connection diagram (Click for larger image) FFC-100 Operation FFC Start Up GUI Touch the “System Off” button at the top of the front panel screen (figure...
  • Page 4 Last update: 2021/08/26 14:26 ffc:100 https://vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=ffc:100&rev=1605577217 Fig. 3: The FFC-100 GUI in off state Fig. 4: Select Standby laser state Fig. 5: The FFC-100 GUI: in Standby mode https://vescent.com/manuals/ Printed on 2022/04/17 02:01...
  • Page 5 2022/04/17 02:01 FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb Quick Start Guide Fig. 6: The FFC-100 GUI: Standby to System On Fig. 7: System On Fig. 8: Adjust oscillator current via keypad Product Manuals - https://vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 6 Last update: 2021/08/26 14:26 ffc:100 https://vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=ffc:100&rev=1605577217 Fig. 9: Select PZT Gain FPGA Control Open a WinPython command window and navigate to the folder “GUI and Firmware”. Execute the GUI code by typing “python XEM_GUI3_VPv4.py” (tabbing to autocomplete is useful here.
  • Page 7 2022/04/17 02:01 FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb Quick Start Guide Fig. 10: Start FPGA GUI from Terminal Fig. 11: FPGA GUI Start Screen Product Manuals - https://vescent.com/manuals/...
  • Page 8 Last update: 2021/08/26 14:26 ffc:100 https://vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=ffc:100&rev=1605577217 Fig. 12: Set Loop Filter Bandwidth Slow Loop Feedback Slow loop functionality will be provided in a near-term software update. Open your computer’s device manager from the control panel and find the COM port number for “STMicroelectronics”.
  • Page 9 2022/04/17 02:01 FFC-100 Fiber Frequency Comb Quick Start Guide From: https://vescent.com/manuals/ - Product Manuals Permanent link: https://vescent.com/manuals/doku.php?id=ffc:100&rev=1605577217 Last update: 2021/08/26 14:26 Product Manuals - https://vescent.com/manuals/...