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- Page 1 FSL1950(F) 2 µm Femtosecond Fiber Laser User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.1. Optical Specifications ....................11 7.2. Electrical Requirements ....................11 7.3. Environmental Requirements ..................11 7.4. Mechanical Drawings ....................12 7.4.1. Laser Head .......................... 12 7.4.2. Controller ..........................12 Chapter 8 Regulatory ...........................13 Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................14 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
2 µm Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal... -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT Class IV lasers such as the FSL1950 and FSL1950F may cause damage to the skin, and also to the eye, even from the viewing of diffuse reflections. These hazards may also apply to indirect or non-specular reflections of the beam, even from apparently matte surfaces. - Page 5 2 µm Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 2: Safety hazardous levels when the full output power is not required. 10. Make sure that spectators are not exposed to hazardous conditions. 11. Operate the laser only in a well-controlled area (for example, within a closed room with covered or filtered windows and controlled access).
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Page 6: Chapter 3 Description
The FSL1950 has a collimated free-space output with a 2.2 mm beam diameter. In contrast, the FSL1950F has a pigtailed delivery fiber with an FC/APC connector, allowing direct connections to fiber collimators (such as Thorlabs’... -
Page 7: Chapter 4 Setup And Operation
50 - 60 Hz Power Consumption 700 W (Max) The FSL1950(F) laser head is powered through the connection to the included controller. A region-specific power cord is included with the controller which is compatible with a standard wall outlet. 4.3. -
Page 8: Additional Setup For Fsl1950F Only
Thoroughly clean the FC/APC output facet, using a fiber inspection scope to verify that the facet is free of dust. (We recommend Thorlabs’ FCC-7020 Fiber Connector Cleaner and FS201 Fiber Inspection Scope for these tasks.) Then connect the FC/APC connector to your setup. -
Page 9: Turning Off The Laser
2 µm Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 4: Setup and Operation a. The laser has been tested, optimized, and specified for a particular output power level. To achieve the specified pulse width, the laser should be operated at the optimal pump current value in the test report included with the laser. -
Page 10: Resetting The Oscillator
If this operation does not result in the oscillator status indicator turning green, please contact technical support (techsupport@thorlabs.com) for assistance. Do not reset the oscillator unless it will not mode-lock, as the operation reduces the lifetime of the system. -
Page 11: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Always wear appropriate laser safety eyewear during laser setup and operation. The FSL1950 and FSL1950F do not require regular maintenance. For the FSL1950F, ensure that the delivery fiber facet remains clean and free from scratches, capping the connector if the laser is to be stored. (Replacement fiber caps are available as Thorlabs Item # CAPF.) -
Page 12: Chapter 6 Warranty
Chapter 6 Warranty Thorlabs warrants to the buyer of the laser system described in this manual that it conforms to the published specifications and is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months. The warranty period begins at installation or thirty days from shipment, whichever occurs first. -
Page 13: Chapter 7 Specifications
Repetition Rate 50 MHz (Nominal) Pulse Energy >10 nJ Polarization Extinction Ratio >15 dB External Sync Output SMA Connector FSL1950 Specifications Beam Size Ø2.2 mm Divergence <1.5 mrad FSL1950F Fiber Specifications Connector 2.0 mm Narrow Key FC/APC Numerical Aperture (NA) 0.13... -
Page 14: Mechanical Drawings
2 µm Femtosecond Fiber Laser Chapter 7: Specifications 7.4. Mechanical Drawings 7.4.1. Laser Head 17.46" (443.5 mm) Minimum Bend Radius 2.4" (60mm) 3 mm Diameter Stainless Steel Armored Jacket 12.0" (305 mm) Nominal Length RF Output, SMA Connector 15.80" 2.50" (401.3 mm) (63.5 mm) 5.18"... -
Page 15: Chapter 8 Regulatory
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 16: Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to- date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe... - Page 17 www.thorlabs.com...
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