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- Page 1 Operating manual Cool & Control Series CCMI Integrated multimode laser diode driver AERODIODE - Institut d’optique d’Aquitaine - Rue François Mitterrand 33400 Talence - France - Tél.: +33 (0)6 27 69 41 62 www.aerodiode.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General information ....................... 3 1.1. Definitions ........................3 1.2. Laser hazard and general warning .................. 3 Safety Instructions ........................5 2.1. Wiring ..........................5 2.2. Operating Environment ....................5 2.3. Contact ..........................5 Fiber optic cleaning ......................... 6 Product overview ........................7 4.1. -
Page 3: General Information
1. General information Please read this manual carefully, it describes the hazard the user might be exposed to while using the product. It also explains in details how to use the product in the safest and more efficient way possible. The safety of any system incorporating the product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. - Page 4 WARNING The maintenance and servicing of the CCMI should not be executed by the end user : only AERODIODE is able to maintain the CCMI. Note Only use the supplied USB cable.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the CCMI to rain or moisture. WARNING Not following the safety recommendations and the caution mentioned above can lead to eye damage. 2.3. Contact If you have any question about the CCMI module, please contact AERODIODE. Page 5/26 – v1.0... -
Page 6: Fiber Optic Cleaning
3. Fiber optic cleaning The optical path after the connector must be completely under control before laser activation. Please remove the power supply and the interlock of the product before each disconnection. Always place the protective cap when the fiber is not connected to any accessory. Before connecting the fiber, the end face must be cleaned. -
Page 7: Product Overview
CCMI 180W CCMI 100W + TOMBAK * The values stated are some examples of CCM/CCMI configurations. For any other configuration, please contact AERODIODE for more information. For the TOMBAK option, you have to add 25mm on the width. 4.2. Ports description 6 7 8 9 1. - Page 8 Blue LED indicates that the device is powered 3. Alarm indicator Red LED indicates that an extreme condition is reached and has triggered the laser extinction (Interlock open, CPU dysfunction or overheating) Page 8/26 – v1.0...
- Page 9 3.5 mm input jack used to connect the CCMI driver to the PC. Use the specific USB cable supplied with your device 5. Daisy output 3.5mm output jack used to chain multiple CCMI drivers or any other device from the AERODIODE line (CCMI, Central, CCS) 6. Photodiode 1 input [left: signal / right : GND] Input connector for a first photodiode entrance signal.
- Page 10 • Left : Reserved • Middle Left : Analog voltage input 0-2.5V • Middle : Reserved • Middle right : Reserved • Right : Ground Page 10/26 – v1.0...
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Page 11: Getting Started
When the setup is completed, plug the USB cable into one of your computer’s USB port. Then plug-in the 3.5 mm jack into the USB input of the CCMI. If you have several CCMIs or other AeroDIODE electronic modules, you can connect them together on a unique USB port by chaining them :... - Page 12 Click on the “ALPhANOV Control Software” item located in the Start Menu in order to run the CCMI control software. A window appears: Click on Connect to start the CCMI hardware detection. The software automatically detects any USB-connected AeroDIODE devices. A window will appear for each CCMI driver connected to the computer. Page 12/26 – v1.0...
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Page 13: Software Overview
5.2. Software overview Page 13/26 – v1.0... - Page 14 Laser Max. level Enable Controls Parameters Measurements Alarms Page 14/26 – v1.0...
- Page 15 The window is split in six parts: 1. MAX LEVELS: The maximum current and voltage values are settable in the Max levels part and must be chosen in accordance to the laser diode specifications and operating data everytime a new laser diode is mounted on the CCMI module (see bellow). The floppy disk logo indicates that these values can be stored into the CCMI memory (upon clicking) 2.
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Page 16: Setting The Limits
5.3. Setting the limits The CCMI laser diode driver includes hardware overcurrent and overvoltage protections requiring to be set up before to drive any laser diodes. Please mind to configure these values to their maximums as recommended by the laser diode supplier. -
Page 17: Control Mode
5.5. Control mode This two-position switch controls the operating mode (current or power control) Direct Current Control / Automatic Power Control Save the photodiode signal level for the constant power mode (see Page 9) 5.6. CW/pulse operation This two-position switch controls the operating mode (CW or pulse). Select if the laser diode is operated continuously (CW) or pulsed A new window will pop up on click: pulse settings •... -
Page 18: Settings
• Pulse Mode: if set to Internal, the pulse trigger is provided by the CCMI hardware. External is not available at this time • Gate Mode: if set to None, the CCMI laser driver will deliver pulses while the laser is enabled. If set to Soft, the laser emission will stop after reaching the burst count. -
Page 19: Measurements
5.8. Measurements Indicates the current passing through the laser diode Indicates the laser diode voltage Indicates the laser diode temperature measured by the mobile CTN. A negative value indicates that the CTN is disconnected Indicates the electronic temperature measured by a CTN placed on a sensitive electronic component. -
Page 20: Alarms
5.9. Alarms Red light indicates that the laser diode temperature has crossed over the maximum value (default is 45°C). Orange light indicates that the CTN cable is disconnected Red light indicates that a sensitive electronic component has reached a critical high temperature. Orange light indicates that the CTN cable is disconnected Red light indicates that the chosen voltage differs from the diode’s nominal voltage. -
Page 21: Menu Bar
(Be careful with a double board CCMI version, we recommend to use Manual Mode at 24V on board n°1, indeed, only the first board control the fan.) Other internal configuration parameters are restricted; please only use this when asked by AeroDIODE. Info Displays information’s about the current version and the internal parameters... -
Page 22: Configuration Examples
6. Configuration examples 6.1. How to run the laser in CW/pulse mode with the GUI* In CW mode : Make sure that the “Fonctionment Mode” is on “CW”. Write in “Diode Curr.” The diode current you would like to apply in the laser diode. Choose between “Man”... -
Page 23: Use Of Optional Tombak To Generate Full Adjustable Pulses
6.2. Use of optional TOMBAK to generate full adjustable pulses The CCMI could be used with a TOMBAK product to pulsed the high power laser diode. In this case, the TOMBAK can be mounted/unmounted on the other side of the heat sink as shown below. - Page 24 computer using two USB/jack cables or using one USB/jack cable to the computer and a jack/jack cable to the other product using the daisy chained functionality (Daisy-Out connector of a product to USB-In of the second). After managing cables and power, click on Connect of the Control Software to open the two GUI windows.
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Page 26: Technical Specification
7. Technical specification 7.1. General Data Length Width Height Weight Power supply (DC) 24 Vdc / 10 to 40 A 7.2. Detailed data CCMI Operating temperature -15°C +40°C Storage temperature -25°C +70°C Operating Altitude 2000m Page 26/26 – v1.0...
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