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THORLABS EXULUS-HD2 User Manual

Spatial light modulators
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  • Page 1 EXULUS-HD2, EXULUS-HD2HP, EXULUS-HD3, EXULUS-HD3HP, & EXULUS-HD4 Spatial Light Modulators User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Table of Contents Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions ........... 1 Chapter 2 Safety ................. 2 2.1. Precautions ..............2 2.2. Product Care ..............3 2.3. Service ................3 2.4. Accessories and Customization ........4 Chapter 3 Introduction...............
  • Page 3 Status Bar ................40 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ............. 41 Chapter 6 Specifications ..............42 Chapter 7 Mechanical Drawings ............. 44 Chapter 8 CE/FCC Certification ............47 Chapter 9 Warranty ................51 Chapter 10 Regulatory ............... 52 Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts........53...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Safety

    Refer to this User’s Guide whenever the following symbols are encountered on the Spatial Light Modulators. DO NOT OPEN HOUSING Thorlabs’ SLM has no user-serviceable parts. Service should only be performed by trained service personnel. SHOCK WARNING High voltage inside. To avoid electrical shock, before powering up, make sure that the ground pin of the power cord is correctly connected to the ground connector in the power socket.

  • Page 6: Product Care

    ® EXULUS SLM has no user-serviceable parts. Service should only be performed by trained service personnel. Only trained and approved Thorlabs’ personnel should service the system. Please contact Thorlabs Technical Support at techsupport@thorlabs.com and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

  • Page 7: Accessories And Customization

    Although the system is easily adapted for custom interfaces, to achieve the listed specifications, this system should only be used with accessories provided by Thorlabs. Any modification or servicing by unqualified personnel renders the warranty null and void, leaving Thorlabs free of liability.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 Introduction

    SLM is thoroughly tested and carefully packed at the factory. The complete package varies according to the EXULUS model. Standard SLMs (EXULUS-HD2, HD3, and HD4) consist of a main unit with a built-in SLM panel and relevant accessories. The High-Power SLMs (EXULUS-HD2HP and HD3HP) contains a main unit, an adapter board, an SLM head, and additional accessories.
  • Page 9 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction Accessories of standard SLM: • Power Supply (Item # DS12) • USB Cable • HDMI Cable • DP-to-HDMI Cable • USB Drive with Software and Manual • Hex Key Thumbscrew (Item # HKTS-5/64) Accessories of High-Power SLMs: •...
  • Page 10 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction Figure 3 High-Power SLM, Main Unit with Adapter Board and SLM Head Pre- mounted Figure 4 Power Supply Figure 5 USB Cable (Item # DS12) Figure 6 HDMI Cable Figure 7 DP-HDMI Cable Figure 8 USB Drive with Software Figure 9 Hex Key Thumbscrew and Manual...
  • Page 11 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction ® Figure 10 CPC Valved Quick- Figure 11 CPC® Valved Quick- Connection Fittings for 6.0 mm Connection Fittings for 4.3 mm (0.24”) Inner Diameter Hose, 2 pcs (0.17”) Inner Diameter Hose, 2 pcs Figure 12 2.5 mm Stereo Cable for Figure 13 2 mm Balldriver Thermistor Connection with Liquid...

  • Page 12: Operating Elements

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction 3.4. Operating Elements 3.4.1. Overview Figure 16 Front View of Standard SLMs Callout Description Horizontal & Vertical Fine Adjusters Power Input HDMI Connector Mini-B USB 2.0 Connector Trigger Output Connector (SMA) Power Switch 30 mm Cage System Mounting Holes (4-40 Tap, 4 Places) SLM Panel Rev F, December 7, 2020...
  • Page 13 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction Figure 17 Front View of High-Power SLMs Callout Description Valved Quick-Connection Fittings for 4.3 mm (0.17”) ® Inner Diameter Hose Power Input HDMI Connector Mini-B USB 2.0 Connector Trigger Output Connector (SMA) Power Switch Adapter Board SLM Panel...

  • Page 14: Horizontal And Vertical Fine Adjusters (Standard Slms)

    SLM Head (High-Power SLMs) The SLM head integrates a built-in liquid cooling module and an NTC thermistor. The NTC thermistor temperature can be read out by Thorlabs’ LK220 liquid chiller or TSP01 temperature logger, as well as any third-party temperature logger compatible with the thermistor pin assignment once connected to a 2.5 mm stereo...

  • Page 15: Holes For 30 Mm Cage System (Standard Slms)

    Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction 3.4.5. Holes for 30 mm Cage System (Standard SLMs) These 4-40 mounting holes provide compatibility with the Thorlabs 30 mm cage system. Figure 20 SLM with Attached 30 mm Cage System 3.4.6. Post Mounting Holes The mounting holes shown below in Figure 21 and Figure 22 are designed for Thorlabs’...

  • Page 16: Removable Dust Cover (Standard Slms)

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 3: Introduction Figure 22 Two Mounting Holes on Bottom, High-Power SLMs 3.4.7. Removable Dust Cover (Standard SLMs) Prior to shipping, a magnetically coupled dust cover is installed on the front face of the Liquid Crystal panel. Remove it before using your SLM. While using the SLM, the dust cover can be mounted on the back panel of the SLM main unit, as illustrated in Figure 23.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Setup And Software Operation

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Chapter 4 Setup and Software Operation 4.1. Installing the SLM SHOCK WARNING High voltage inside. To avoid electrical shock, before powering up, make sure that the ground pin of the power cord is correctly connected to the ground connector in the power socket.
  • Page 18 EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Figure 24 Post Mounting the standard SLM with Thorlabs’ Ø1/2” Posts For High-Power SLMs, the following two mounting methods are available: • All-in-One Mode, two tapped holes are available for mounting on the bottom.
  • Page 19 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation • Separate-Panel Mode, two additional tapped holes on the adapter board and SLM head are available for mounting on the bottom. Figure 26 Post Mounting the High-Power SLM, Separate-Panel Mode Here the SLM head is compatible with the POLARIS-K1 Ø1"...

  • Page 20: Mounting Method Conversion Of High-Power Slms

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation 4.1.1. Mounting Method Conversion of High-Power SLMs For the High-Power SLMs, the All-in-One mounting method supports height adjustment only. To enable extra panel tip/tilt adjustments and a more flexible panel mounting configuration, convert the All-in-One mode to Separate-Panel mode.
  • Page 21 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Board Side Panel Side Figure 29 FPC Connection of Adapter Board Figure 30 FPCs Disconnected with Adapter Board Connectors • Step 3: Disassembly of Adapter Board and Panel Mount Remove the four screws of the adapter board (see Figure 30) and loosen the four screws of SLM head (see Figure 31) using a 2 mm balldriver to remove each part from the main unit, see Figure 32.
  • Page 22 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Two on top and two on bottom sides Figure 31 Top View of a High-Power SLM Unit Figure 32 Adapter Board and SLM Head Disassembled • Step 4: Reassembly To reassemble all the parts, it is always recommended to mount the SLM head properly as the first step.
  • Page 23 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Figure 33 Aligned FPCs for Both Board and Panel Sides Then make sure that the FPC has been inserted correctly and fully into the two connectors (see examples in Figure 34 and Figure 35) before closing the FPC connector lid, avoiding any tilts.
  • Page 24 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Figure 35 Correct FPC Position While Inserted to FPC Connector Close the connector lid to secure the FPC connection between the main body and panel head. Figure 36 Well-Connected FPC Between Main Body and Panel Install the adapter board lid by locking the two screws to finish the reassembly.

  • Page 25: Hardware Requirements

    One available HDMI Port or DisplayPort. 4.3. Installing the Software ® The EXULUS SLM software can be downloaded from the Thorlabs website or from the bundled USB drive. The installation contains 2 parts: • Installation of Main UI • Installation of USB Driver Note: Do not connect the SLM to your PC prior to software installation.
  • Page 26 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Installation of Main UI • The main UI is installed in your computer first. Click the “Next” to continue. Rev F, December 7, 2020 Page 23...
  • Page 27 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation • Click “I accept the License Agreement” and “Next” to continue the installation. • Click “Next” to finish the installation of the main UI. Page 24 CTN013676-D02...
  • Page 28 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Installation of CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver The installer proceeds to install the CP210x USB to UART Bridge driver. Wait for the installation to be started. • Click the “Next” to continue. •...

  • Page 29: Connect The Slm To The Pc

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation • Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Please reboot your computer when prompted. Click “Restart” to complete the ® EXULUS SLM software installation. 4.4. Connect the SLM to the PC To operate your SLM with your computer, follow the steps below: •...
  • Page 30 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation • Remove the dust cover (standard SLMs only) and switch the power switch to the “ON” position. Note: For standard SLMs, the Liquid Crystal panel is warmed up after the power is turned on.

  • Page 31: Software Gui

    Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation and configure the SLM display in Extended Mode. Then, run the application software “Thorlabs EXULUS” from the desktop icon. It may take several seconds before the software is ready to connect. 4.5.

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    High-Power SLMs, from your PC. A connection wizard appears to assist in connecting the devices after clicking the “Connect” button. Figure 39 Thorlabs SLM Connection Wizard As an example, here, “EXULUS-HD3HP” is the model of your SLM, “00190031” represents its serial number, and “CH3XVBJZ” is the serial number of Liquid Chiller LK220.
  • Page 33 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation The SLM software only monitors the LK220 chiller temperature readings. If other functions require software control, do not connect the LK220 chiller from the SLM software UI and use its own software instead. Save and Load These two buttons provide the save/load of user-defined sequence settings in XML format.
  • Page 34 The liquid chiller will be disabled until the thermistor is connected or the sensor mode is switched to internal. Note that this will not readout the temperature from the Thorlabs’ TSP01 or a third-party temperature logger. Rev F, December 7, 2020...
  • Page 35 Figure 43 Sensor Setting of the Liquid Chiller • About: Displays the version information about the SLM software. Please have these details available when contacting Thorlabs Technical Support. Figure 44 Software Version Information Update Updates the software to the latest version if any updates are available.

  • Page 36: Preview Window

    The Full Wave mode provides a total phase stroke of 2π, while the Half Wave mode offers a total phase stroke of 1π (at 633 nm for EXULUS-HD2 and EXULUS- HD2HP; at 1064 nm for EXULUS-HD3 and EXULUS-HD3HP; at 1550 nm for EXULUS-HD4).

  • Page 37: Display Mode

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation 4.5.4. Display Mode ® The EXULUS SLM software contains four different modes for the image displayed on the SLM panel and the Rotate Function for rotating the image preview. •...
  • Page 38 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation The uploaded image is converted automatically to 8-bit gray scale. A scaling and/or cropping is applied for images with resolution that is different than the panel and is selected in the Picture Position list. Figure 47 Uploaded PNG File in Fit Position CGH Mode Computer Generated Holography (CGH) is a widely used method of digitally...
  • Page 39 The uploaded image is converted to 8 bit. Also, the image position and the inversion of black and white can be user-defined before generation. The wavelength, which is set at 633 nm as the default for EXULUS-HD2 (EXULUS- HD2HP), 1064 nm for EXULUS-HD3 (EXULUS-HD3HP), and 1550 nm for EXULUS-HD4, should be set so that it matches the wavelength of the light source.
  • Page 40 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Figure 50 Generation of Fresnel Lens Pattern The Diffraction mode contains three parameters: wavelength, diffraction angle, and rotation angle. It is used to tilt/steer the incoming beam to a specific angle. Figure 51 Generation of Diffraction Pattern The Vortex mode contains two parameters: wavelength and pattern order m.
  • Page 41 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Figure 52 Generation of Vortex Pattern The Cubic Phase mode contains two parameters: wavelength and alpha. It is used to generate a non-diffracted beam with self-recovery characteristics, commonly called an Airy beam. Figure 53 Generation of Cubic Pattern Page 38 CTN013676-D02...

  • Page 42: Sequence Setting

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation Rotate Function The Rotate button allows users to rotate the image in the Preview Window clockwise by 90°. The image can be restored to default by clicking the Revert button.

  • Page 43: Status Bar

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation User defined patterns (up to 50 frames) are supported in the sequence table. The default interval is 300 ms. The four control buttons from left to right are “Add to Sequence”, “Remove from Sequence”, “Play Sequence”...

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    (Refer to Section 4.4) Change the SLM ID Incorrect SLM ID setting (Refer to Section 4.5.1) Contact Thorlabs SLM panel failure Technical Support If the problem cannot be identified, contact Thorlabs Technical Support at techsupport@thorlabs.com. Rev F, December 7, 2020 Page 41...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6 Specifications

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 6: Specifications Chapter 6 Specifications EXULUS-HD4 Item # EXULUS-HD2 EXULUS-HD3 Type Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS), Reflective, Phase Only Operating 400 - 850 nm 650 - 1100 nm 1550 nm Wavelength Panel Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Panel Active Area 15.42 mm x 9.66 mm...
  • Page 46 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 6: Specifications Item # EXULUS-HD2HP EXULUS-HD3HP Type Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS), Reflective, Phase Only Operating 400 - 850 nm 650 - 1100 nm Wavelength Panel Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Panel Active Area 15.42 mm x 9.66 mm Pixel Pitch 8 µm...

  • Page 47: Chapter 7 Mechanical Drawings

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 7: Mechanical Drawings Chapter 7 Mechanical Drawings Figure 56 EXULUS-HD2, EXULUS-HD3, and EXULUS-HD4 Diagram Page 44 CTN013676-D02...
  • Page 48 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 7: Mechanical Drawings Figure 57 EXULUS-HD2HP and EXULUS-HD3HP All-in-One Configuration Diagram Rev F, December 7, 2020 Page 45...
  • Page 49 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 7: Mechanical Drawings Figure 58 EXULUS-HD2HP and EXULUS-HD3HP Panel-Separate Configuration Diagram Page 46 CTN013676-D02...

  • Page 50: Chapter 8 Ce/Fcc Certification

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 8: CE/FCC Certification Chapter 8 CE/FCC Certification Rev F, December 7, 2020 Page 47...
  • Page 51 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 8: CE/FCC Certification Page 48 CTN013676-D02...
  • Page 52 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 8: CE/FCC Certification Rev F, December 7, 2020 Page 49...
  • Page 53 ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 8: CE/FCC Certification Page 50 CTN013676-D02...

  • Page 54: Chapter 9 Warranty

    Chapter 9: Warranty Chapter 9 Warranty Thorlabs warrants material and production of your EXULUS for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. All specific warranty and repair information can be found in the general terms and conditions located at https://www.thorlabs.com/Images/PDF/LG-PO-...

  • Page 55: Chapter 10 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 56: Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    ® EXULUS Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 11: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 11 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 57 www.thorlabs.com...

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