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- Page 1 Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Operation Manual...
- Page 2 1) When this product is brought out of Japan, some laws or regulations of a destination country may prohibit this product from being used there. In such countries, the use of this product may lead to punishment. Please note, that in such cases Santec Corporation shall not be held responsible in anyway.
- Page 3 Thank you very much for purchasing our product, the Santec Polarized Light Source PLS Series. This Operation Manual contains the necessary information for proper operation of the PLS-100, and it is intended for those with sufficient knowledge about the dangers of lasers and their safe control. Before operating the PLS-100, you should first read thoroughly through this Operation Manual and become familiar with its contents.
- Page 4 Chapters 1 to 4 illustrate the safety notes, the product composition, the panel description and the installation. Chapters 5 to 6 describe how to operate the product. Santec recommends that Chapter 1 to 4 be read carefully before proceeding to this chapter.
- Page 5 Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Markings on the instrument This mark is used on the equipment as warning of danger. Explanation of Terms The meanings of the following terms used in this Operation Manual are defined as below: (1) Meaning DANGER...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
PLS-100 Operation Manual Contents Introduction How to Read the Manual Instrument Markings Explanation of Terms 1. Safety Information Intended use Safety Markings Laser Class 2. Product Composition 3. Panel Description Front Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel 4. Installation Operating Environments Power Supply 5. - Page 7 Polarized Light Source PLS-100 9. Maintenance Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Optical Connector Replacing Fuses Inspection Long-term Storage 10. Re-packing and Shipping 10-1 10-1 Re-packing 10-1 10-2 Shipping 10-1 11. Troubleshooting 11-1...
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Page 9: Intended Use
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Safety Notes 1-1 Intended use This product is designed to measure the optical characteristics. Do not use this product for anything other than as an optical measuring instrument. If this product is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by this product may be impaired. -
Page 10: Laser Class
PLS-100 Operation Manual 1-3 Laser Class This product is classified class 1M laser product according to IEC 60825-1 (2014). Laser Type : Superluminescent diode Laser Class : 1M IEC60825-1(2014) Output Power : < 50mW Laser Diameter : 10μm Numerical aperture : 0.1... -
Page 11: Product Composition
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Product Composition This product is composed of the PLS-100 body and accessories. The following parts are included: Power cord PLS-100 body Inspection report Operation Manual Check to make sure that the product body and the accessories have no scratches or stains. - Page 12 PLS-100 Operation Manual...
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Page 13: Panel Description
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Panel Descriptions 3-1 Front Panel Figure3-1. Front Panel (1) Polarization fine adjustment knob (2) Polarization coarse adjustment knob (3) Power on switch (4) Active switch (SLD on/off) (5) Optical-axis adjustment knob (6) Optical output port 3-2 Rear Panel Figure3-2. -
Page 14: Bottom Panel
PLS-100 Operation Manual 3-3 Bottom Panel Figure3-3. Bottom Panel (1) Rubber legs (2) Intakes... -
Page 15: Installation
･ Do not place with possible exposure to water. Be sure to install the PLS-100 in a level place (less than 5 degree). It is recommended to install this product on a vibration-proof base. The unit may not operate correctly if the device is set in an inclined position. - Page 16 PLS-100 Operation Manual...
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Page 17: Basic Operation
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Basic Operation 5 -1 Turning on the Unit 1. Press the power ON/OFF switch at the lower left of the front panel. Power switch LED Active LED Power On switch Active switch Figure5-1. Power on 2. The LED above the power ON/OFF switch will turn green. -
Page 18: Optical Output
PLS-100 Operation Manual 5-3 Optical Output 3. Press the Active ON/OFF switch to turn on SLD. 4. The LED above the Active ON/OFF switch will turn blue. At this time, the light is output from the connector. It may take a few minutes by being stable the optical output. We recommend that you wait at about 30 minutes if you need more stable optical output. -
Page 19: Detailed Operation
The adjustment range is about +/-3 degrees. ■ 6-1-3 Optical-axis alignment When you replace the fiber that is connected to the PLS-100 or use the bare fiber adaptor, there is a case where the output power is reduced because the coupling loss increases. In this case, align the optical-axis by rotating the optical-axis alignment knob. - Page 20 PLS-100 Operation Manual...
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Page 21: Operating Principles
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Operation Principles Optical Unit Optical Output Temperature control Electric current control Control Circuit Figure7-1. PLS-100 block diagram This device consists of a SLD (Superluminescent diode), an optical unit and an electronic control circuit. The optical unit can change the polarization axis of the optical output to rotate the polarization parts. - Page 22 PLS-100 Operation Manual...
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Page 23: Specifications
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Specifications If you need the high polarization extinction ratio, use the bare fiber adaptor. We recommend the bare fiber adaptor that is made in Oshima Prototype Engineering Co. - Page 24 PLS-100 Operation Manual...
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Page 25: Maintenance
Pull out the fuse box, and replace with new fuses. 9-4 Inspection The PLS-100 is warranted for a period of one year. Inspection on a regular basis (once every 12 months) is recommended. Please contact our Sales Department concerning... -
Page 26: Long-Term Storage
PLS-100 Operation Manual 9-5 Long-term Storage ■ Before storing the instrument: 1. Wipe off dust, fingerprints, dirt, stains, etc., from the instrument. 2. Use the packing materials that were originally used to package the instrument. 3. Avoid storing the instrument in the following types of places. -
Page 27: Re-Packing And Shipping
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Re-packing and Shipping Special attention for re-packing and shipping is required when you ship the instrument for repair or to a remote location. 10-1 Re-packing Please make sure that the original shipping box is used during the shipment, according to the following instructions. - Page 28 PLS-100 Operation Manual 10-2...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Polarized Light Source PLS-100 Troubleshooting Fault condition Cause Action No power Cord is unconnected. Connect cord properly. No fuse or fuse is blown out. Open the fuse box lid and replace fuse. No light output. The laser is not turned on. - Page 30 Grand Union Studios, 332 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5AD, U.K. SANTEC EUROPE LIMITED Tel: +44-20-3176-1550 11F Room E, Hua Du Bldg., No.838 Zhangyang Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200122 China SANTEC (SHANGHAI) Co., Ltd Tel: +86-21-58361261, +86-21-58361262 Fax: +86-21-58361263 www.santec.com E-Mail: info@santec.com PLS-100-M-E-Ver.1.1 CODE-201811-HS-KW-CPY/ Santec corporation/AD&Design sec. 11-2...
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