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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Cobolt 08-01 Series Compact | Narrow linewidth lasers 405 nm 532 nm 785 nm 457 nm 561 nm 830 nm 473 nm 633 nm 1064 nm 488 nm 638 nm...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 CONTENTS Introduction Safety General Beam Hazards Non-Beam Hazards Accessible emission information Fiber pigtailed and fiber coupled options Safety features Equipment Safety Warning and identification labels Quick start guide for CDRH model... - Page 4 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 4 | 40...
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Page 5: Introduction
Cobolt 08-DPL lasers are diode pumped solid state lasers with optional integrated optical isolators for optimal feedback immunity. The fiber pigtailed option for the Cobolt 08-01 Series is delivered with the fiber permanently aligned and fixed inside the sealed package using Cobolt’s proprietary HTCure™ Technology, providing stable output over a large temperature range and insensitive to transport conditions. -
Page 6: Safety
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Safety General Cobolt 08-DPL and 08-NLD lasers are Class IIIB (CDRH), Class 3B (IEC) laser products that emit less than 500 mW of laser radiation within the visible and near infrared (NIR) spectrum. -
Page 7: Beam Hazards
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Beam Hazards Eye and skin exposure to direct or reflected laser light is hazardous and may be extremely harmful. Always wear eye protection appropriate to the beam wavelength and intensity. Lasers may pose a risk of igniting flammable materials and in event of ignition gasses and fumes may be generated. -
Page 8: Accessible Emission Information
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Accessible emission information The table below describes the irradiance in W/cm and appropriate level of eye protection in terms of optical density (OD) for each product line. Product Laser Nominal output... -
Page 9: Fiber Pigtailed And Fiber Coupled Options
Fiber pigtailed and fiber coupled options All safety recommendations in section 2.1 are also valid for the Cobolt 08-01 Series fiber coupled laser heads. Additionally, heat generated from absorption of laser radiation by particles on the fiber end may increase the probability of ignition hazards in certain environments. -
Page 10: Equipment Safety
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Equipment Safety Back Reflection Sensitivity Laser light reflected directly back into the laser head causes damage to the laser diode and results in a dramatic decrease in product lifetime. Electrostatic discharge Always install the laser system to a properly grounded power outlet. -
Page 11: Warning And Identification Labels
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 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 12 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 08-1X, 08-2X Manufacturer Identification Labels CE marking for CDRH models only OEM Label Aperture Warning Label Laser Notice No. 56 Label CDRH models shipped to USA Magnetic field warning label...
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Page 13: Quick Start Guide For Cdrh Model
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Quick start guide for CDRH model 08-DPL and 08-NLD(M) 785 nm Mount the laser on a heat sink or suitable flat surface that provides adequate heat dissipation and connection to ground. -
Page 14: 08-Nld
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 08-NLD Mount the laser on a heat sink or suitable flat surface that provides adequate heat dissipation and connection to ground. Use the four holes on the laser’s base plate to secure it. - Page 15 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Connect the supplied 5V power supply unit to the socket on the laser head, and plug it in to the mains. 6. To start the laser, turn the key on the Control Box clockwise to the ON position. If it is already in the ON position, turn it to OFF and then ON again.
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Page 16: Overview
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Overview Model Number The Cobolt 08-01 Series lasers are sold in two configurations: CDRH and OEM, described in section 4.2. The model numbers are composed as described below. XXXX – 08 – XX – X– XXXX – XXX... -
Page 17: Laser Head
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Laser head The laser head features a manual mechanical shutter as well as a laser hazard label and a laser classification label, remote interlock and key control box connections. The mini-USB is used to communicate with the laser. -
Page 18: Key Control Box
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Version 08-16 / 08-26 / 08-17 Fiber coupled laser head with integrated optical isolator. Version 08-07 / 08-57 Fiber coupled laser head without integrated optical isolator (not shown). Key Control box The key control box allows the user to operate the laser with a CDRH-compliant key-switch. -
Page 19: Power Supply Requirements
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Power supply requirements An appropriate Power Supply Unit (PSU) is supplied by Cobolt with the laser and can be plugged into a standard power outlet. The power supply accepts 100-240 VAC and 47-63 Hz. Ripple and noise 2.4 % peak-peak max, 20 MHz bandwidth. -
Page 20: System Description
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 System description Specifications 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. The output power can be adjusted using control commands, see Section 0. - Page 21 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Optical properties 08-DPL 457 nm 473 nm 515 nm 532 nm 561 nm 660 nm 1064 nm Spectral bandwidth (FWHM) < 1 MHz Spectral purity @ ± > 0.5 nm from main peak >...
- Page 22 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Operational and environmental requirements Product 08-NLD 08-DPL 08-NLD(M) 785 Intended use environment Laboratory Pollution Degree Operating temperature 10°C – 40°C Storage temperature -10 to +60 °C Humidity @ 25°C 0 – 90 % RH, non-condensing...
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Page 23: Specifications - Fiber Pigtailed Option (08-03)
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Specifications – Fiber pigtailed option (08-03) Product 08-DPL 532 nm 08-DPL 561 nm 08-NLD 785 nm 08-NLD(M) 785 nm Up to 100 mW 100 mW 60 mW 400 mW Available power (mW) - Out of fiber 200 mW* <... -
Page 24: Mechanical Drawings
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Warranty Laser warranty and 12 months on workmanship Mechanical Drawings Mechanical drawings of the laser head and control box, showing dimensions (in mm) and connectors, are shown below. Laser head 08-01 and 08-51... - Page 25 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Laser head 08-03 and 08-53 08-DPL and 08-NLD(M) 08-NLD Laser head 08-17 25 | 40...
- Page 26 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Laser head 08-07 and 08-57 Laser head 08-16 and 08-26 26 | 40...
- Page 27 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Key Control box 27 | 40...
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Page 28: Remote Interlock Connector
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Remote Interlock Connector The laser is equipped with a remote interlock connector that prevents current flow through the diode when the circuit is open. To close the remote interlock connector with an external switch, connect the two poles of the remote interlock connector (see below). -
Page 29: Direct On/Off Control
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Direct On/Off control 08-DPL and 08-NLD(M) 785nm Direct On/Off control is only available for OEM configurations and is not CE / CDRH compatible. The Direct On/Off control feature enables turning the laser On/Off using a 5 VDC signal. After having configured the laser for Direct Input operation, the laser can only start-up when 5 VDC (max 12.5 VDC) is applied to pin 3 on the Molex... -
Page 30: Pin Assignment
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Pin assignment 08-DPL and 08-NLD(M) 785 nm The pin configuration of the Molex connector on the laser head and control box is described in the table below. Note the pin orientation with respect to the lock position of the socket. -
Page 31: Operation Instructions
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Operation instructions Start-up procedure As soon as power is supplied to the laser head the auto-start procedure will begin. Light will be emitted once the remote interlock is connected, the shutter is open and when the key is turned to the ON position (CDRH model). The specification parameters are not guaranteed over time periods of greater than 8 hrs for constant power mode. -
Page 32: Cobolt Monitor Software
Download the latest version of the Cobolt Monitor™ software for the 08-01 Series from the Hübner Photonics website (https://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. Save the .zip file to any storage device, and extract all files. - Page 33 Laser OFF – Turns the laser OFF. Mode – Gives a choice of operational modes possible to choose for the laser model. For Cobolt 08-01 series laser models Constant Power or Constant Current operation can be chosen. Only relevant choices for the mode of operation are presented.
- Page 34 OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Cobolt Monitor with a second GUI layer expander revealing a more detailed monitoring of the laser. TEC Settings – shows the running status and the fault status for the laser’s internal thermoelectric coolers (TEC).
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Page 35: Operation Via Data Port
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Operation via data port Data port connections All 08-01 Series lasers can be connected to a data port via mini-USB connection on the laser head for USB or RS-232 communication. Additionally, depending on configuration, the 08-NLD offers data connection via RS-232 from the key control box. -
Page 36: Communication Commands
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Communication commands The laser is delivered with the laser set in Auto-start mode (see section 6.2 for Auto-start sequence description). For system integration the Auto-start sequence can be disabled in order to avoid the laser emitting automatically when power is suppled. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Troubleshooting Below are some possible problems along with a list of things to check if the problem occurs. No laser emission after 3 minutes from start-up • Verify that the remote interlock is connected and restart the laser. -
Page 38: Warranty And Maintenance
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Warranty and maintenance The Cobolt lasers should not be opened for any reason. The warranty will be void if any of the system units are opened. All laser parameters are set at the factory, and there are no adjustments required (other than those described in this manual for operating in different modes and at different power levels). -
Page 39: Compliance (Cdrh Models Only)
OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 08-01 Series | D0141-P March 2024 Compliance (CDRH models only) The CDRH model lasers (-1/300) 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, key control box, key and Cobolt-supplied power supply. - Page 40 HÜBNER Photonics GmbH (Sales in Germany, Switzerland and Austria) Kassel, Germany Phone: +49 561 994 060-0 Fax: +49 561 994 060-13 E-mail: info.de@hubner-photonics.com HÜBNER Photonics Inc. (Sales in USA, Canada and Mexico) San Jose, California, USA Phone: +1 (408) 708 4351 Fax:...
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