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OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin ™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023
Cobolt Odin™ Series
Compact | Tunable | Mid-IR OPOs
3264 nm
3431 nm
4330 nm

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin ™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Cobolt Odin™ Series Compact | Tunable | Mid-IR OPOs 3264 nm 3431 nm 4330 nm...
  • Page 2 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 2 | 36...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 CONTENTS Introduction Safety General Safety features Equipment Safety Warning and Identification Labels Overview Model number Configuration Laser Head Controller Controller Cable Thermal Management Power Supply Requirements System Description Specification Mechanical Drawings Remote Interlock Connector Direct ON/OFF control Pin assignment...
  • Page 4 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 4 | 36...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Introduction The Cobolt Odin™ Series is an ultra-compact and industrial-grade mid-IR source based on a fully contained temperature tunable Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) with integrated pump laser. Periodically poled nonlinear optical crystals are used for efficient and spectrally flexible generation of mid-IR emission. The Cobolt lasers are manufactured in Sweden by Cobolt AB, a part of HÜBNER Photonics.

  • Page 6: Safety

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Safety General Cobolt Odin™ series are Class IIIB (CDRH), Class 3B (IEC) laser products that emit less than 500 mW of radiation in the Mid-IR spectrum. Residual emissions from the pump diode, the pump laser and the OPO cavity are contained within the laser head housing via filtering optics.

  • Page 7: Safety Features

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Safety features The laser is equipped with all required safety features as described in the laser safety standard 60825-1. Disabling any safety features negate the CE/CDRH compliance of this product. Remote Interlock Connector The remote interlock connector is a connector which permits the connection of external controls placed apart from other components of the laser product.

  • Page 8: Warning And Identification Labels

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Warning and Identification Labels The upper face of the laser head contains a yellow label with laser safety warning and classification information, the wavelength and maximum power of the unit. It also shows the location of the laser beam from the aperture and indicates the open and close positions of the manual shutter.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Cobolt Odin Series laser systems consist of four main parts: the laser head, the controller, the cable and the power supply (not shown). The cable provided should always be used to connect the laser head with the controller. Always install the laser system to a properly grounded power outlet.

  • Page 10: Laser Head

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 The OEM system is supplied without a key switch on the controller. Connecting the power supply to the controller initiates an automatic start-up sequence. If the remote interlock is connected, laser radiation will start automatically as soon as power is supplied and internal temperatures are stabilized.

  • Page 11: Controller

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Controller The Controller supplies driving current and control signals to the laser head. All Laser Heads are delivered with a controller. The operation set points are specific to each Laser Head and have been fixed during manufacturing. The operation set points are stored in the laser head so the controller can be interchanged or replaced.

  • Page 12: Thermal Management

    For assistance in thermal management and system integration, please contact by HÜBNER Photonics’s technical support. Heat Sink Requirements and typical maximum heat dissipation for Cobolt Odin Series. Power Supply Requirements An appropriate power supply unit (PSU) is supplied by Cobolt with the laser and must be plugged into a properly grounded standard power outlet.

  • Page 13: System Description

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 System Description The information presented here is believed to be accurate and is subject to change without notice. The specifications contained herein cannot be guaranteed outside of normal operational conditions. Specifications are guaranteed at 100% of nominal power.
  • Page 14 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Operation and Environmental Specifications Power supply 15 VDC, 6 A (11-28 VDC accepted) Sysem power consumption (Laser Head + Controller) < 63 W (typical ~30 W) Maximum heat dissipation of Laser Head <...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Drawings

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Mechanical Drawings Laser Head Laser head mechanical outline. Dimensions in mm [inches]. Trigger Output Controller Cable Connector location Laser Head 15 | 36...
  • Page 16 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Controller Controller mechanical outline. Dimensions in mm [inches]. Analog & remote interlock connector Power Data connector connector Connector location Controller 16 | 36...

  • Page 17: Remote Interlock Connector

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Remote Interlock Connector The remote interlock connector is located at pin 1 and 2 of the Molex connector on the controller. The connector can be short-circuited with an interlock jumper (included at delivery) for operation of the laser. To use the remote interlock connector with an external switch, connect a pin 1 and 2 on a Molex plug.

  • Page 18: Pin Assignment

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Pin assignment Analog connector & Remote interlock connector Manufacturer Molex 90130-3206, mates with 90143-0006. Function Remote Interlock (connect to pin 2 for enable) 0 V - GND Remote On/Off (+5V Input) TST (for the factory use only) LED “Laser on”...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Operating Instructions As standard, all lasers are delivered with the controller set in uto-start mode. As soon as power is supplied to the controller the temperature control elements are operating to reach set-point values and the laser emission will start, unless the key-switch is enabled (CDRH model).

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Operating modes Cobolt Odin™ series lasers are delivered in constant current mode. CDRH/CE compliant models may be used in constant current and burst mode only. Constant current The pump laser diode delivers a constant current. The constant repetition rate loop is inactive when this mode is selected.

  • Page 21: Wavelength Tuning

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Wavelength tuning Cobolt Odin™ features a filtering technique which significantly narrows the bandwidth of the emitted light resulting in the spectral bandwidth specified above. Additionally, the wavelength of the emitted light can be tuned with high repeatability and stability.

  • Page 22: Operation Via Data Port

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Operation via data port Communication between the Cobolt Odin laser and a PC can be established via data port communication. Once communication is established, the device can be controlled and monitored using the Cobolt Monitor software or using custom made software using the commands listed in Section 8.3.

  • Page 23: Communication Commands

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Communication commands The laser is delivered with the controller set in Auto-start mode (see Section 5.1 for Auto-start sequence description). For system integration the Auto-start sequence can be disabled and the following commands can be used to control the laser (NOTE some commands require Auto-start to be disabled but others will work when Auto-start is active).
  • Page 24 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 (e.g. swl 3435.142) gwl? Get wavelength Float (nm) rlf? Read laser rep-rate Float (kHz) glf? Get laser rep-rate Float (kHz) Set laser rep-rate Float (kHz) Enable burst mode Enable constant current mode Enable constant repetition rate mode Set high-level (on-level) current used in sihigh...

  • Page 25: Installation Of The Usb Driver

    Cobolt signed USB driver. The USB driver can be downloaded from the Cobolt website (hubner-photonics.com). When installed, is will be possible to establish connection as described previously in this section. To install the USB driver in Windows 7 follow these instructions: Go to the Control Panel and choose Hardware and Sound.
  • Page 26 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Click browse, and find folder on your computer where the USB driver is stored. 6. Windows security may warn you that the publisher of the driver is unverified. Choose Install this driver software anyway.

  • Page 27: Cobolt Monitor™ Software

    Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 have this included as standard. Installation Download the latest version of the Cobolt Monitor™ software from hubner-photonics.com. The Cobolt Monitor™ software is a stand-alone executable, the executable file is packaged with other files needed to run the program in a .zip file.
  • Page 28 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Once the laser is connected it can be controlled from the box dedicated for the laser. The interface, found in the following figure, is intended for typical user cases. Only the relevant information is presented on this level, displaying only the status the laser is in and relevant choices to make.
  • Page 29 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 More –an additional Cobolt Monitor™ window will open containing more detailed information of that laser’s status. Mode – Gives a choice of operational modes possible to choose for the laser model. Cobolt Tor™ Series Constant Power, Constant Current, Burst Mode and Constant Repetition Rate (OEM only) operation can be chosen.
  • Page 30 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Cobolt Monitor™ software expanded to for more detailed monitoring. TEC Settings – shows the running status and the fault status for the laser’s internal thermoelectric coolers (TEC). Autostart Program - displays whether the laser is in CDRH or OEM mode and displays the current laser operational status.
  • Page 31 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Laser Operation Mode and Settings displays the laser settings. The user can switch between operation modes. Likewise, there are boxes to set the current, burst mode, repetition rate levels. See section 6 for more information on operation modes Laser Wavelength - displays the laser wavelength selected.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Troubleshooting In the unlikely case of a problem occurring, use the table below to help identify the error. LEDs Status Explanation Action Mains power off Check connections Flashing Temperatures not stabilized Check if heatsink is sufficient Laser cannot lock in constant reprate Check for back reflections.

  • Page 33: Compliance (Cdrh Models Only)

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Compliance (CDRH models only) The CDRH model lasers (-5/700) are designed and manufactured to comply with the EC Low Voltage Directive and the EC EMC Directive in the CDRH-compliant configuration of laser head, controller, key, 1m controller cable and the power supply supplied by the manufacturer.

  • Page 34: Disclaimer

    OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt Odin™ Series | D0138-F MARCH 2023 Disclaimer HÜBNER Photonics will assume no responsibility for damage incurred by faulty customer equipment, such as measurement equipment, cables etc, used in conjunction with Cobolt lasers. HÜBNER Photonics makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the information contained in this guide, included but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and suitability for a particular purpose.
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  • Page 36 (Sales in Germany, Switzerland and Austria) Kassel, Germany Phone: +49 6251 770 6686 Fax: +49 6251 860 9917 E-mail: photonics@hubner-germany.com HÜBNER Photonics Inc. (Sales in USA, Canada and Mexico) San Jose, California, USA Phone: +1 (408) 708 4351 Fax: +1 (408) 490 2774 E-mail: info.usa@hubner-photonics.com...

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