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THORLABS FSL1030X1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety ......................... 1 1.4.1 Operation ................................5 1.4.2 Safety During Operation ............................5 Chapter 2 Description ......................... 7 Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panels ....................9 Chapter 4 Setup .......................... 1 Chapter 5 Software Overview .....................
  • Page 3 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 1: Safety Chapter 10 Configure Network Adapter ..................19 Chapter 11 Certifications and Compliance ................... 24 Chapter 12 Warranty and RMA Information ................25 Chapter 13 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................... 26...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Safety

    Explosion Warning This instrument must not be operated in an explosion endangered environment. Laser Warning The FSL1030X1 laser is a Class IV laser. Avoid Eye or Skin Exposure to Direct or Scattered Radiation. Laser Warning Always wear appropriate laser safety eyewear during laser setup and operation.
  • Page 5 Class 4 lasers such as the FSL1030X1 laser may cause damage to the skin, and also to the eye, even from the viewing of diffuse reflections. These hazards may also apply to indirect or non-specular reflections of the beam, even from apparently matte surfaces.
  • Page 6 Mount the laser on a firm support to ensure that the beam travels along the intended path. Because of its weight (see specifications), the FSL1030X1 Laser Head should always be lifted by two people using proper lifting technique. Refer to appropriate regulations, standards, and/or workplace resources for instructions on proper technique.
  • Page 7 50 to 60Hz. It draws 10A maximum. The maximum power consumption is dependent on the operating parameters of the laser system, with a peak power draw of less than 400W and a typical operational power draw of 100W. The FSL1030X1 chiller requires 100/240VAC, 50/60Hz, 5A max. Laser Output Parameters The output parameters for the laser system are outlined in the table below, followed by classification warning labels, shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Laser Safety Warning Labels 1.4.1 Operation Prior to initializing and operating your FSL1030X1, please consult the following list to ensure that the unit can be safely operated. Read the user’s manual thoroughly. Inspect the unit for any signs of damage.
  • Page 9 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 1: Safety Terminate the laser beam path (or paths) with a suitable power meter or non-reflecting beam stop. Enclose beam with beam blocks or beam tubes where possible. Consult a power meter or the beam stop manufacturers’...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Description

    – 11 MHz, for which the laser is qualified are populated in a drop-down menu in the GUI. A unique feature of the Ytterbia FSL1030X1 laser is the pulse energy as a function of repetition rate, which is nearly constant across tuning range. From 1 – 5 MHz, the pulse energy is 3.0 µJ, so the average power increases linearly depending on the user selected repetition rate.
  • Page 11 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 2: Description For added safety, there is a Remote interlock connector located on the rear panel that must be shorted in order for the output to be enabled. This can easily be configured to be triggered by doors or an emergency push button to disable the fiber amplifier in unsafe conditions.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Front And Rear Panels

    Chapter 3: Front and Rear Panels FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 3 Front and Rear Panels Figure 5 FSL1030X1 Laser Front Panel Front Front Panel Callout Description Laser Output Aperture Emission Indicator Manual Aperture Wheel to Open/Close Shutter Aperture Shutter Position Indicator...
  • Page 13 Figure 7 FSL1030X1 Laser Controller Front Panel Laser Controller Front Panel Callout Description Emission Indicator Laser Enable Switch Laser Synchronization Signal (BNC Female, TTL) Remote Interlock (BNC Female, Open/Closed) Figure 8 FSL1030X1 Laser Controller Back Panel Laser Controller Back Panel...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Setup

    Electronics Setup Once the FSL1030X1 laser head has been properly secured to the table, it is advised that you take time to route the electric cables and components in order to ensure easy operation of the unit without introducing unnecessary Rev.
  • Page 15 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 4: Setup hazards to the system. The stainless steel optical umbilical has a minimum bend radius of 140 mm and should be routed carefully. This section will describe the proper installation of the additional system components.
  • Page 16 Electronics Unit (Back) – User Connections are sub-D 25, USB 2.0 Type A, and Ethernet Turn on the FSL1030X1 Controller via the power switch next to the AC plug on the back of the electronics box (Figure 13). Note it takes ~1.5 minutes for the system to initialize after receiving AC power.
  • Page 17 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 4: Setup Launch the FSL1030X1 software (downloaded from the Thorlabs website) on the computer and connect to the device. Connect the diagnostic signals (“Pulse Train Monitor” and “Laser Synchronization” in Figure 13 and Figure 14, respectively) as desired: Pulse Train Monitor –...

  • Page 18: Chapter 5 Software Overview

    Figure 15 FSL1030X1 Laser Control The FSL1030X1 software gives the user control of the laser while providing system feedback on the amplifier seed spectrum, system power levels, temperatures and other diagnostics built into the laser system which will be described in detail below.
  • Page 19 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 5: Software Overview Seeder Power – This toggle button will turn the seeder on or off. The seeder must be turned on before the amplifier. The seeder is on when the slide bar is set to the “ON” direction, also indicated with the button turning yellow.

  • Page 20: Chapter 6 System Operation

    Chapter 6 System Operation This section details the typical day-to-day operation of the FSL1030X1 laser. The system is controlled primarily through the software loaded onto the provided computer. If you have questions regarding safe operation of the laser, please contact Thorlabs.
  • Page 21 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 6: System Operation Figure 19 Connecting to the System The following window (Figure 20) confirms a successful connection to the Laser. Figure 20 Successful Connection to the Laser FSL1030X1 Start-Up and Tuning Select a repetition rate from the provided values through the drop-down shown in Figure 21.
  • Page 22 Chapter 6: System Operation FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Figure 21 Repetition Rate Drop-down Turn the seeder power on by toggling the on/off button. Figure 22 Seeder Power When the seeder is on, the live spectrum is displayed in white while the reference spectrum is displayed in red.
  • Page 23 Figure 25 Diode Current Toggle the Laser Power on/off button to turn the amplifier on. Figure 26 Laser Power Verify the FSL1030X1 power reads out as expected. Output Power Output Energy Repetition Rate Figure 27 FSL1030X1 Parameters FSL1030X1 Laser Power Down Turn the laser power off.
  • Page 24 Wait for the Controller Ready indicator on the controller screen goes off. Figure 29 Shut Down Screen Turn off the FSL1030X1 Controller via the power switch next to the AC plug on the back of the electronics box (Figure 26). Rev. A, June 10, 2022...
  • Page 25 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 6: System Operation Figure 30 Power Off Controller Page 12 TTN286794-D02...

  • Page 26: Chapter 7 Specifications

    Chapter 7: Specifications FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 7 Specifications Optical Specifications Optical Performance Specifications Center Wavelength 1035 nm ± 5 nm User Tunable Repetition Rate 1 – 11 MHz <220 fs (Typical) Pulse Duration (FWHM) <250 fs (Max) >0.90 (Typical)
  • Page 27 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 7: Specifications Figure 31 Second Harmonic Generation Frequency resolved optical gating (SHG-FROG) trace 191 fs FWHM Pulse Duration Figure 32 Pulse intensity profile reconstructed from SHG-FROG measurement Typical FSL1030X1 Laser Power and Pulse Energy Scaling with Repetition Rate...
  • Page 28 Chapter 7: Specifications FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser 27.0 26.5 26.0 Power Temperature 25.5 25.0 Figure 34 Power Stability FSL1030X1 Laser Pointing Stability 27.0 26.8 26.6 26.4 26.2 26.0 25.8 X Pointing Y Pointing 25.6 Temperature 25.4 Time (Hours) Figure 35...

  • Page 29: Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing

    FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawing Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawing Page 16 TTN286794-D02...
  • Page 30 Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawing FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Rev. A, June 10, 2022 Page 17...

  • Page 31: Chapter 9 Trouble Shooting

    If the error persists, press the “Reset” button to reinitialize the devices. If the error still persists, take note of the error code and contact Thorlabs for technical support. The error “Master Key Open” is displayed on the software, and the seeder is unable to turn Toggle the Master Key from locked to unlocked Press the “Clear Error”...

  • Page 32: Chapter 10 Configure Network Adapter

    Chapter 10: Configure Network Adapter FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 10 Configure Network Adapter If using a USB to Ethernet adapter, connect the device and ensure that it configures properly. If using a network adapter integrated into the PC, for example the Ethernet RJ45 port on your laptop or desktop, it should already be available for configuration.
  • Page 33 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 10: Configure Network Adapter On the left-hand side, select “Change adapter settings” Select the adapter you wish to configure to connect to the laser. Right click on this adapter and click on “Properties”. Page 20...
  • Page 34 Chapter 10: Configure Network Adapter FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser In the forthcoming menu, click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click on Properties. Rev. A, June 10, 2022 Page 21...
  • Page 35 FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 10: Configure Network Adapter VirtualBo ost Only Ethernet Adapter Select “Use the following IP Address:” and enter in the IP address entry field, “172.16.1.2”. The Subnet Mask field should default to 255.255.255.0. Page 22...
  • Page 36 Chapter 10: Configure Network Adapter FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Press OK on this menu and the Adapter Properties Menu from step 7. The network adapter is now configured to communicate with the laser system. Rev. A, June 10, 2022...

  • Page 37: Chapter 11 Certifications And Compliance

    FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 11: Certifications and Compliance Chapter 11 Certifications and Compliance Page 24 TTN286794-D02...

  • Page 38: Chapter 12 Warranty And Rma Information

    Waste treatment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. It is the user’s responsibility to delete all private data stored on the device prior to disposal.

  • Page 39: Chapter 13 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    FSL1030X1 Ytterbium Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 13: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 13 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at for our most up-to-date www.thorlabs.com/contact contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc.
  • Page 40 www.thorlabs.com...

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