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THORLABS INTUN Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 TL1300-B/TL1550-B INTUN Series Tunable Lasers User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.8.  Status Tab ........................14  4.9.  SW Drivers ........................16  Chapter 5  Service and Maintenance ....................17  5.1.  Troubleshooting ......................17  5.2.  Service ..........................17  5.3.  Warranty ......................... 17  Chapter 6  Specifications ........................19  Chapter 7  Regulatory ...........................20  Chapter 8  Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts  ..................21 ...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Safety

    INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 1: Safety Chapter 1 Safety Prior to operating the INTUN tunable laser, you should read this chapter to avoid damage to the unit, connected circuit, or personnel. The safety instructions given herein must be strictly adhered to at all times. All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly.

  • Page 4: What Is A Tunable Laser Source (Tls)

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 2: D Description Chapter Descripti n order to en nsure that the INTUN syste em will opera ate correctly a and meet the stated specif fications, req uirements regarding han ndling and ope eration stated d within this m manual must b...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Description

    INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 2: Description • SM1 Thread: The INTUN laser is equipped with internal SM1 threading on the optical exit port, thus enabling seamless integration into a SM1 lens tube system. 2.4. Features The INTUN laser offers continuously tunable mode-hop-free operation. This system is controlled via a USB interface.
  • Page 6 INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 2: Description • Modulation Input: Modulation input for analog optical power modulation. Maximum signal amplitude is P-P. • Wavelength Output: Analog output signal representing the actual wavelength. The output amplifier is 0 to 4 V. The load should have an impedance of 10 kΩ or higher.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3 Setup

    INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 3: Setup Chapter 3 Setup 3.1. Software Installation See the INTUN-B software installation guide included in the host software CD package (right click the CD drive). Figure 5 Software Installation 3.2. General Information about GUI The GUI executable is a ready-to-use graphical user interface where all laser features can be controlled from within five tabs.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 3: Setup 3.3. Getting Started After installation of the INTUN software, connect the unit following the steps below: 1) Connect the power supply adapter and USB cable. 2) Connect the interlock at the rear panel.

  • Page 9: Chapter 4 Operation

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation Chapter Operatio 4.1. Syst tem Organ ization igure 6 TUN System m Organizatio A host PC in itiates all act tions after th e laser start- -up through t the chain see en above.

  • Page 10: Main Tab

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation 4.3. Main n Tab This tab allow ws you to sw itch the laser r on and off, control the o optical power r and wavele ngth, and dis splays the actual wavele ngth.

  • Page 11: Sweep Tab

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation n Step Mode e and Fine Tu une Mode, yo u can adjust the waveleng gth (closed-lo oop waveleng gth control de eactivated) with a precisio on close to th e effective lin ne width of the e laser.

  • Page 12: Dither Tab

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation Figur re 9 Sweep p Tab The difference e between th e two wavele engths (in pm ) divided by t the tuning sp eed (in %) m must be a fact tor greater han 7.5.
  • Page 13 NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation Figur r e 10 Dither r Tab Page 13 740-TL1300-B B-B Manual In ntun TL1300-B...

  • Page 14: Misc Tab

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation 4.7. Misc c Tab n the Misc ta ab, you can s see the laser serial numbe er, host applic cation softwa are release, a and the comm munication port number. Figu ure 11 Misc 4.8.
  • Page 15 NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation Figur r e 12 Status s Tab Page 15 740-TL1300-B B-B Manual In ntun TL1300-B...

  • Page 16: Sw Drivers

    NTUN Series s Tunable Las sers Chapter 4: Operation 4.9. SW D Drivers Documentati Right click on the CD rom d drive and sele ect the driver’ ’s documenta ation (see belo ow): Figure 13 3 Finding D Driver Docum mentation on CD Drive n the driver’s...

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 Service And Maintenance

    Warranty Thorlabs warrants material and production of the INTUN TLS for a period of 12 months starting with the date of shipment. Thorlabs will make the final determination as to the cause or existence of the defect and, at our discretion, repair or replace the products that prove to be defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 18 (in the form of a Purchase Order) will any repair/replacement work be performed. Charges for repair work will be billed at the current repair rate (available upon request from Thorlabs) plus the cost of any additional required parts. Repair work will be warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of shipment.

  • Page 19: Chapter 6 Specifications

    INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 6: Specifications Chapter 6 Specifications Laser Specifications TL1300-B TL1500-B 1320 ± 10 nm 1575 ± 10 nm Central Wavelength 100 nm/min 110 nm/min Tuning Range >20 mW >20 mW Optical Output Power 0 -50 nm/s 0 –...

  • Page 20: Chapter 7 Regulatory

    Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.

  • Page 21: Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    INTUN Series Tunable Lasers Chapter 8: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to- date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc.
  • Page 22 www.thorlabs.com...

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