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SLM-200 Notes to Users 1) Copyright 2018, santec Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this Operation Manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of santec.
1. Introduction 1.1 Description The santec spatial light modulator (SLM) is based on reflective liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) microdisplay technology. The SLM has an active matrix display with 1920 x 1200 resolution (WUXGA) and a 0.63 diagonal which enables the SLM to modulate optical phases freely and generate arbitral 2D phase patterns (gratings, phase mask, holograms, etc.) on a LCOS pixel-by-pixel basis.
⚫ If you plan to illuminate the SLM with high power light or shorter wavelength light like ultraviolet, please consult the santec service site. ⚫ If you handle the LCOS unit, please wear a wristband for ESD on an earth grounded table as shown in figure 2.
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SLM-200 Figure 2: LCOS unit handling. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 2. Package 2.1 Package contents This product is composed of the SLM body and accessories. The following parts are included: ● All-in-one model (1) LCOS-SLM body (5) AC adapter (6) DVI/HDMI cable (7) USB3.0 Type A/B cable (8) SMB/BNC cable (9) Polarizer (Wavelength: 450~700 nm) (10) USB flash drive (Control software GUI / User operational manual) ●...
SLM-200 2.2 Shipping package ●Shipping box Vender name Model number Test report Serial number Package label Figure 4: Shipping box ●Lower case LCOS-SLM body Polarizer Figure 5: Lower case storage (All-in-one model) Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 Bracket for LCOS unit Screws (for FPC) LCOS-SLM body Attachment for LCOS unit Polarizer LCOS unit Figure 6: Lower case storage (Separate model) ●Upper case AC adapter USB flash drive SMB/BNC cable USB3.0 Type A/B cable DVI/HDMI cable Figure 7: Upper case storage Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 3. Display specifications 3.1 Parameters Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings <Optical Characteristics> Item Units Notes Typ. 10 @1550nm CW, 2.0mm beam diameter Optical power handling W/cm 1) The value is not guaranteed. <Electrical characteristics> [5VDC power supply] *LCOS-SLM body_DC power jack Item Units Notes...
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SLM-200 Table 2: Optical Characteristics Item Units Notes Wavelength range 1600 (Refer to appended table about AR coating option) Panel size (H)15.36 x (V)9.60 Active area (H)1920 x (V)1200 pixel Panel resolution Pixel size / pitch 7.8 / 8.0 Panel reflectivity Typ.
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SLM-200 Seven types of AR coating are available as shown in Figure 8, 9. (1) 450-550 nm (2) 750-850 nm (3) 1000-1100 nm (4) 1500-1600 nm (5) 400-700 nm (6) 450-550 / 1500-1600 nm (7) 450-1600 nm Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 3.3 Operating principle The SLM is an optical intensity or phase modulator using LCOS display technology that consists of a silicon-based reflective, active matrix CMOS driver which uses a nematic liquid crystal. LCOS has several million 2-dimensional pixels separated by a few tenths of a micron and can address pixel-by-pixel.
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SLM-200 The SLM can be controlled via a PC using the DVI and USB interface. Easy control using the attached optical phase (intensity) editor and graphical user interface (GUI), wavelength independent precise and linear phase modulation with software built-in gamma control can be accomplished.
SLM-200 3.4 Part names and functions Side view4 All-in-one model (M2.6 screw) LCOS panel 1/4 inch screw for mounting Side view1 Side view3 (Control panel) (1/4 inch screw for mounting) LC director Note: Input linear polarized light M6 screw for mounting shall be parallel to the LC director.
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SLM-200 Trigger input Trigger output USB interface DVI interface Reset button Power status LED DC socket Clock status LED Power switch Clock status LED Signal status LED Figure 20: Side view 1 (Control panel). M6 screw for mounting Figure 21: Side view 2 (M6 screw for mounting). Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 1/4 inch screw for mounting Figure 22: Side view 3 (1/4 inch screw for mounting). M2.6 screw Figure 23: Side view 4 (M2.6 screw). M6 and 1/4 inch mounting blocks can be fixed to user preferable sides. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 Side view3 Separate model (1/4 inch screw for mounting) Flex cable for connecting LCOS unit Side view1 (Control panel) Side view2 (M6 screw for mounting) Figure 24: Front view. Label (Model name and S/N) Rubber legs x4 Connector for connecting LCOS unit Figure 25: Back view.
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SLM-200 Trigger input Trigger output USB interface DVI interface Reset button Power status LED DC socket Clock status LED Power switch Clock status LED Signal status LED Figure 26: Side view 1 (Control panel). M6 screw for mounting Figure 27: Side view 2 (M6 screw for mounting). Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 1/4 inch screw for mounting Figure 28: Side view 3 (1/4 inch screw for mounting). M6 and 1/4 inch mounting blocks can be fixed to user preferable sides. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 LCOS unit LC director LCOS panel Note: Input linear polarized light shall be parallel to the LC director for optical phase control. Figure 29: Front view. Electrode pads Heat sink for connecting SLM body Figure 30: Back view. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 6-M2.6 screw hole for mounting Figure 31: Side view. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 Polarizer LC director Note: Please check the SLM surface visually through attached polarizer. Polarization axis Stripe pattern No pattern Figure 32: Polarizer setting. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 3.5 LED status notifications The SLM has four LED indicators, which inform the status of POWER, signal clocks and DVI video signals. Operation status for each LED is shown in Table 5. Table 5: Operation status for LED indicators Label Color Normal...
SLM-200 3.6 Trigger signal specifications [Trigger input] Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol UNIT Input voltage Electrical Characteristics Symbol UNIT High-level input voltage IHTH Low-level input voltage ILTH ILTH IHTH [Trigger output] Electrical Characteristics Parameter Conditions UNIT = 34 mA = 34 mA Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 LCOS display changing timing (Trigger input) [LCOS display changing minimum] ≥ 1 ms Input trigger signal ≥ 40 ms LCOS Pattern_A Pattern_A Pattern_B Pattern_B display 16.7 ms (Frame rate : 60 Hz) 8.3 ms (Frame rate : 120 Hz) Output trigger 100 ms signal...
SLM-200 4. SLM handling instructions 4.1 Connections Please connect attached components as shown in figure 33 and 34. Please make sure you connect the device to the computer before connecting it to the power supply. ※ Do not use attached AC cable in other products. AC adapter DC+5V AC100~240V...
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SLM-200 AC adapter ※ Do not use attached AC cable in other products. DC+5V AC100~240V AC adapter USB3.0 DVI-D HDMI LCOS unit DVI/HDMI cable USB3.0 cable ※ Refer to the next page how to connect LCOS unit. Figure 34: SLM power connections (Separate model). Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (Step A) Insert the FPC connector. (Step B) Insert the FPC connector into the end. 2 places (Step C) Secure with the accessory pre-assembled washers and screws. Figure 35: Connection method of LCOS unit. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 4.2 Power up sequence 4.2.1 HDMI/DVI communication (1) Boot up the PC. And connect all components according to figure 33 and 34 above. Again, please note: make all connections before connecting the AC adapter. (2) Connect adapter plug to AC inlet and start voltage supply. There is power switch on the SLM body.
SLM-200 4.3 Mounting 4.3.1 All-in-one model The SLM body has two screw holes (1/4 inch and M6) for mounting to experimental stages. For example, the SLM can be mounted to a slide stage using a commercially available screw bar as shown in figure 37. Figure 37: Example of SLM mounting (All-in-one model).
SLM-200 4.3.2 Separate model The LCOS unit has two screw holes (M4 and #8) for mounting to experimental stages. For example, the LCOS unit can be mounted to a slide stage using a commercially available screw bar and φ 2 inch holder as shown in figure 38. Figure 38: Example of LCOS unit mounting (Separate model).
SLM-200 4.4 FPC bending radius Do not make the bending radius of FPC less than 5 mm. There is a possibility of damage to the internal electrical wires. Bending radius R > 5 mm < SLM body > Bending radius R > 5 mm <...
SLM-200 4.5 Cleaning If the LCOS panel is dirty, please clean by hand using lint-free optical wipes, air blower or a liquid solvent such as isopropyl alcohol. Do not use acetone. Figure 40: Cleaning the LCOS display Figure 41: Cleaning the LCOS display window by lint-free cotton swab window by air blower.
SLM-200 5. Software package 5.1 Installation Please install LCOS display software in accordance with the procedure of 5.1.1. The recommended PC specifications for this software are as follows: ⚫ OS : Windows10, 64bit ⚫ Display resolutions : 1024x768(XGA) or higher ⚫...
SLM-200 5.1.1 USB driver installation procedure (1) SLM Power ON after connecting control PC and SLM via USB interface Please install the device driver in attached USB flash drive when you see following error message. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (2) Please select “Browse my computer for driver software”. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (3) Select adequate OS folder on attached USB flash drive contents. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (4) Installation of USB driver. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
5.1.2 LCOS display software installation procedure (1) Install the control software by starting the setup.exe. Please select adequate language for installation. (Attached USB flash drive, E:¥SLM-200 GUI Installer¥setup.exe) *Download the latest version installer from the following URL. <URL> https://www.santec.com/en/support Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (2) Specify the folder to install software. (Default: C:¥Program Files¥santec¥SLM-200 GUI) Click “next”. (3) Specify and confirm a folder for the program shortcuts. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (4) If you create the file shortcut on desktop, click the checkbox and click “next”. (5) Click “install” and start installation. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (6) If you launch the GUI after installation, click the checkbox and click “Finish”. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 5.2.2 Menu tab 5.2.2.1 Open CSV file The CSV file with data format described in figure 42 can be opened. The data can be edited using spreadsheet like Microsoft excel. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 The CSV file with data format made in accordance with figure 42 can be opened. The data can be edited using spreadsheet like Microsoft excel. X: Horizontal pixel number Usable key Y: Vertical pixel Gray scale level for each pixel: 0~1023 (10 bit) 0 to 1023 corresponds to 0 to 2.
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SLM-200 5.2.2.2 Recent file The GUI memorizes the 4 past files. They can be displayed on the LCOS panel. 4.2.2.3 Save / Save as Current preview on GUI can be saved or saved as a new file. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.4 Convert BMP file to CSV file Specified bit map (BMP) file can be converted to CSV format file. BMP files for conversion should be in 24 bit format. Select the BMP file for converting. If the BMP file is converted in rescaling of screen resolution, magnification and gray scale of blank area can be specified.
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SLM-200 Table 6: 10 bit encoding format in RGB color (Frame rate: 60Hz) 3 bit 3 bit Green 4 bit Blue Display data RGB color table (Frame rate: 60Hz) 10 bit phase steps Green Blue (0-1023) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...
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SLM-200 Table 7: 10 bit encoding format in RGB color (Frame rate: 120Hz) First frame Next frame 3 bit 3 bit 3 bit 3 bit Green 4 bit 4 bit Blue Display data <1> Display data <2> Display data <1> Display data <2>...
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SLM-200 RGB color table <1> (Frame rate: 120Hz) *Next frame 10bit phase steps: 0 [First frame] [Next frame] 10 bit phase steps 10 bit phase steps Green Blue Green Blue (0-1023) (0-1023) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...
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SLM-200 RGB color table <2> (Frame rate: 120Hz) *First frame 10bit phase steps: 0 [First frame] [Next frame] 10 bit phase steps 10 bit phase steps Green Blue Green Blue (0-1023) (0-1023) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・...
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SLM-200 5.2.2.5 Display center point The cross mark indicating display center can be selected whether it is displayed or not. 5.2.2.6 Center point color The color of cross mark can be changed. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.7 Change preview The gray level for preview of 8 bit or 10 bit can be selected. 8 bit preview 10 bit preview Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.8 Set CSV pattern The preview of specified display data is displayed. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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Continuously displayed image files are selected and moved to “Selected files” box as shown in the figure below. Maximum number of selected files at a time is 128. CSV files stored in reference folder described in following below are displayed on “Unselected folder” box. ※Reference folder :C:¥santec¥SLM-200¥Files Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 After selecting the image files, the following dialog box for selecting play-modes is displayed. 5.2.2.9.1 “Auto” mode “Auto” mode displays image files continuously with specified regular interval and loop count. ※Available range for interval and loop count DVI mode 0 sec ≦...
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SLM-200 5.2.2.9.2 “Manual” mode “Manual” mode displays the image files in arbitral timing by clicking the “previous” or “Next” button. 5.2.2.9.3 “Trigger” mode “Trigger” mode displays the image files in input trigger timing and continue until clicking “Exit” button. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.9.4 Change the order of registered files The order of displayed image files can be changed from the dialog box. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.10 Selection directory files In accordance with the same procedure as 4.2.2.9, displayed image files are selected. After registering the image files, the following dialog box is displayed .The image file selected by double-click or pushing the displayed “OK” button. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.11 Translate all screen The position of the image displayed on the LCOS panel can be changed. By specifying the pixel number for translation on the X and Y axes, the position of the displayed image can be shifted. ※Available translation range : -1920 ≦...
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SLM-200 5.2.2.12 Offset gray scale of all screen The gray scale of all pixels for the displayed image can be offset at a specified level. By specifying the offset level of the gray scale on the dialog box below, the offset image is displayed.
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SLM-200 5.2.2.13 Gain adjustment of all screen The gray scale of all pixels for the displayed image can be rescaled with a specified value. By specifying the gain value for rescaling on dialog box below, the displayed image can be rescaled.
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SLM-200 5.2.2.14 Set wavelength The calibration data of phase level can be adjusted with a user specified wavelength. The arbitral wavelength within 450nm to 1600nm can be set at a 1 nm interval. Maximum optical phase at specified wavelength can be adjusted to the inputted value in “Optical phase change”.
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SLM-200 5.2.2.15 Launch CGH generator The CGH (Computer Generated Hologram) phase pattern can be generated from specified image file. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.16 Full screen contrast The entire LCOS display can be controlled to specified 10bit contrast level from 0 to 1023. The contrast level can change slider control or entering specified value. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.17 Pattern capture Displayed pattern on LCOS can be captured and stored in memory. The displayed pattern on LCOS in the timing of clicking “Capture” button is captured. Captured pattern is numbered according to specified number in “Pattern No” and can be stored maximum 128 patterns.
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SLM-200 Captured patterns can be displayed in “Set continuous mode” or selecting display files directly. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.18 Set trigger output The output trigger can be set ON or OFF. “ON” : Trigger signal output in timing of display change “OFF” : No trigger output Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.19 Mode select The SLM display mode can be selected. Message under changing display mode <DVI mode> Displayed input patterns via DVI-D DVI. <Memory mode> Displayed memory patterns stored in SLM via USB (Max.: 128 patterns). <Pattern capture mode> Captured patterns displayed on LCOS via DVI-D and stored in SLM internal memory (Max.: 128 patterns).
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SLM-200 Available functions for each mode. Memory Pattern capture mode mode mode ✓ Open CSV or BMP file ✓ ✓ Convert BMP file to CSV file ✓ ✓ Display center point ✓ ✓ Center point color ✓ ✓ Change preview ✓...
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SLM-200 5.2.2.20 Zoom in Preview display is expanded at the center of cross mark. 5.2.2.21 Zoom out Preview display is reduced at the center of cross mark. 5.2.2.22 Fit full size Preview is displayed full-screen. 5.2.2.23 Marquee zoom Selected area is expanded on preview display. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 5.2.2.24 Software version Software version is displayed. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
SLM-200 5.3.4 CGH generation (1) Open BMP file for target image Make sure to confirm your original image on the window Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 (2) Set CGH parameters 1. Calculation loop number for CGH generation, integers 1 to 1000 are available. Calculation time strongly depends on the loop number. The setting 20 is recommended for an adequate accuracy. 2. Select files type for saving Image2 (.bmp) : Saved calculated CGH pattern as BMP file type Image2 (.csv) : Saved calculated CGH pattern as CSV file type Image3 (.bmp) : Saved display image of calculated CGH pattern...
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SLM-200 (3) Start calculation The created CGH image and the display image appear after file saving. Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
5.4.2 How to use a Wavefront Correction Data (Using SLM Pattern Generator) 1. Run the SLM Pattern Generator. (See. “santec SLM Pattern Generator Software Operation Manual v*.*.pdf”) 2. Open the CSV file of wavefront correction with PatternGenerator. Select Wavefront Correction Data Open file Operation Manual Ver.14.0 (SS-18-0442-14)
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SLM-200 3. Drag and drop from Generated pattern to PatternA. Drag&Drop 4. Open the file you want to correct and drag and drop it onto patternB. Drag&Drop Open file 5. Save Superposition pattern. Change File name Open file The destination of the file is done in the Settings tab.
SLM-200 5.4.3 How to use a Wavefront Correction Data (Using Excel) 1. Open the CSV file of wavefront correction csv in Excel and copy it to the PatternA sheet. 2. Open the file you want to correct in Excel and copy it to the PatternB sheet. 3.
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