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  • Page 1 with PowerBox User Manual...
  • Page 2 User Manual RGB Lasersysteme GmbH NovaPro series with PowerBox Version: 1.2.3 Date: February 24, 2012 This document is protected by copyright. Do not copy or publish this document or parts of it without written permission of RGB Lasersysteme GmbH. Product specifications and descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Laser Safety Precautions ....................1 Introduction ........................2 Product Overview ........................2 Package Contents........................3 Installation and Operation ................... 4 Precautions ........................... 4 Device Setup ..........................4 Stand-alone laser operation ....................5 Computer-controlled laser operation .................. 6 Operation modes ........................6 Disconnecting the system .......................

  • Page 5: Laser Safety Precautions

    DIN EN 61010-1, DIN EN 60825-1:2003-10 and DIN EN 60950 when operating the laser. The NovaPro series is specified by the United States National Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH) as a class 3b laser product. Visible and invisible laser radiation is emitted.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction 2.1 Product Overview The NovaPro series offers high performance, modulatable laser modules in a small design. The high quality product „Made in Germany“ guarantees universal capabilities in almost all fields of applications, with optical output powers up to 1000 mW. High...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Introduction 2.2 Package Contents Laser head In order to provide the best beam quality only high quality optical components are used within the laser head. A thermoelectric cooler is integrated for stabilizing the temperature. Laser controller The PowerBox laser controller attaches directly to the laser head through the D-SUB9 connector with a locking mechanism.

  • Page 8: Installation And Operation

    NovaPro User Manual Installation and Operation 3.1 Precautions • Take care of all laser safety instructions as described in chapter 1. Always wear laser protection glasses for the specified wavelength range. • Consider regulations for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). • Do not open the laser head. Opening the case voids the warranty and may cause uncontrolled laser radiation.

  • Page 9: Connector And Pin Assignment

    Installation and Operation Connector and Pin Assignment The connectors for the standard version are: Supply voltage Ground Interlock input Ready output Digital low-speed modulation input Analog low-speed modulation input Digital coaxial modulation input (MMCX) Analog coaxial modulation input (MMCX) USB connector The high speed modulation option does not include the coaxial modulation inputs 8) and the digital low-speed modulation input (5) on the controller.

  • Page 10: Computer-Controlled Laser Operation

    Mode”, which means that the laser emission is determined by both analog and digital modulation inputs. 3.4 Computer-controlled laser operation The NovaPro series can be controlled via USB. The operation is described in chapter 4. In order to turn the laser on, please: Connect the system as described in section 3.2.

  • Page 11: Disconnecting The System

    Installation and Operation Digital Modulation Mode Here, the digital modulation input is used to switch the laser off and on between 0 and 100 % maximum power. The nominal TTL input levels for the low-speed modulation input are 0 V (laser off) and 5 V (laser on) Combined Modulation Mode In this mode, the laser emission is determined by both analog and digital modulation inputs.
  • Page 12 NovaPro User Manual In the device manager, please open the "Ports (COM & LPT)" subtree. One of the COM ports listed there should belong to your laser. If you right-click on the correct item, choose "Properties" and then the "Driver" tab page, it should read: "Driver Provider: FTDI" and "Driver Version: 2.8.14.0"...

  • Page 13: Computer Control

    Computer Control Computer Control The NovaPro series includes a USB interface for remote control. The laser can be controlled with • The Windows application software Ltune (included) or • Custom user software via serial communication. 4.1 Ltune Laser Control Software The NovaPro laser can be configured and controlled using the Ltune software for Windows.

  • Page 14: Serial Communication

    NovaPro User Manual To install the software, simply run the setup file from the CD-ROM included in the package. The setup package then installs the application software and the device driver. For the operating system to properly recognize the device, it’s best if you install the software first before attaching the device.
  • Page 15 Computer Control Return Code A return code gives information about the processing of a command or query. There is always a space character between the return code and the result. The return codes are: Code Name Description COMMAND_SUCCESS Command successful COMMAND_INVALID Command invalid PARAMETER_ERROR...
  • Page 16 NovaPro User Manual Temperature settings (Not all laser systems support this function.) Depending on the laser type, the temperature can be varied in a defined range. The commands and queries to access the temperature offset, actual temperature and default temperature of the laser head are: Command/ Parameter value Return code...
  • Page 17 Computer Control CW mode The NovaPro series can be operated in CW mode at constant power between 0 and 100 % of the maximum output power. There is no need to supply an external control voltage. Command/ Parameter value Return code...
  • Page 18 NovaPro User Manual C = Temperature is controlled M = External analog and digital modulation A = Modulation inputs can be combined R = Round beam L = Wavelock E = ECDL laser W = Water-cooled B = Multi-mode beam S = Customized ACC = Active current control COMMAND_SUCCESS...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications 5.1 General Specifications Noise: < 1 % RMS Power stability: < 1 % (10 h) Warm-up time: ready for use after 5 sec, calibrated operation after 3 min Drive mode: 473, 532 and 561 nm: Active power control (APC) others: Active current control (ACC) Modulation modes: Constant power, analog and digital external modulation...

  • Page 20: Electrical Specifications

    NovaPro User Manual 5.3 Electrical Specifications Power Supply and Control Supply voltage V 12 – 36 V Supply current I ≤ 2 A at V = 12 V Interlock input: 0 – 5 V (< 0.8 V: low, > 2.0 V: high) Ready output: 0 / 5 V (active high) Absolute Maximum Ratings...

  • Page 21: Mechanical Specifications

    Specifications Modulation speed: 0 – 200 MHz Input impedance: 1 kΩ 5.4 Mechanical specifications NovaPro laser head Length: 63.5 mm (2.5 “) Width: 31.0 mm (1.22 “) Height: 32.5 mm (1.28 “) All dimensions in mm. 3D CAD files are available for download on www.rgb-laser.com.
  • Page 22 NovaPro User Manual PowerBox laser controller Length: 39.0 mm Width: 31.0 mm Height: 32.5 mm All dimensions in mm.
  • Page 23 Specifications PowerBox with NovaPro attached All dimensions in mm.

  • Page 24: Optional System Configurations

    NovaPro User Manual Optional system configurations Fiber coupler Each NovaPro laser system can be equipped with a fiber coupler. Water cooling system For operation in extreme conditions, there is a optional water cooling system for the bottom plate. This ensures an optimal heat dissipation. Round beam Circular and other beam shape characteristics are available on request.

  • Page 25: Certification

    Certification Certification RoHS Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer RGB Lasersysteme GmbH Donaupark 13 93309 Kelheim declares that the following product NovaPro Version 1.0 contains no toxic substances which are specified in the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EG. The conformity to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EG is confirmed. This declaration applies to all models of the above named product version.

  • Page 26: Appendix

    NovaPro User Manual Appendix 8.1 List of abbreviations °C Degrees centigrade °F Degrees Fahrenheit μm Microns μrad Micro radiant Alternating current Ampère BNC connector CDRH Center of Device and Radiological Health Conformité Européenne Continuous wave Direct current D-SUB9 D-SUB9 connector Electrostatic discharge Hertz inch...