THORLABS OCTP Series User Manual page 3

OCTP Series Scanner
Warning Symbol Definitions ....................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2
2.1. Safety ........................................................................................................................ 2
2.2. Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................. 3
2.2.1. Optical Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 3
2.2.2. Service ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.2.3. Accessories and Customization ...................................................................................... 3
Chapter 3 Components and Compatibility ................................................................................. 4
3.1. Components ............................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1. Fiber Collimation Module ................................................................................................ 5
3.1.2. Optical Beamsplitter Module (not for OCTP-NR) ............................................................ 5
3.1.3. Reference Arm Module (not for OCTP-NR) .................................................................... 6
3.1.4. OCT Scan Cube Module ................................................................................................. 7
3.1.5. Objective Holders ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1.6. OCT Scan Lens Kit (Accessory) ..................................................................................... 9
3.1.7. OCT-STAND ................................................................................................................. 12
3.2. Custom Mounting .................................................................................................. 13
3.2.1. Threaded Holes on Imperial OCTP Scan Cube Module ............................................... 13
3.2.2. Threaded Holes on Metric OCTP Scan Cube Module .................................................. 14
3.2.3. Mounting to Thorlabs OCT-STAND .............................................................................. 14
3.3. Compatibility between Scanner and Base Units ................................................. 15
Installation .................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 4
4.1. OCTP Mounting...................................................................................................... 17
4.2. OCTP Connections ................................................................................................ 18
4.2.1. Connecting the Electrical Control Interface ................................................................... 18
4.2.2. Connecting the Optical Fiber......................................................................................... 20
4.3. Optical Alignment .................................................................................................. 21
4.3.1. Alignment to Optical Axis .............................................................................................. 22
4.3.2. Polarization Adjustment ................................................................................................ 28
Description ................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 5
5.1. Theory .................................................................................................................... 30
5.1.1. Signal Generation ......................................................................................................... 30
5.1.2. Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 30
5.2. Optical Design ....................................................................................................... 31
5.2.1. Common Path Setup (OCTP) ....................................................................................... 31
5.2.2. Dual Path Setup (OCTP-NR) ........................................................................................ 31
5.3. Intended Use .......................................................................................................... 32
5.3.1. Realization..................................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6
Certifications and Compliance ................................................................................. 35
Chapter 7
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 8
8.1. Reflectivity Scanning Mirror ................................................................................. 37
8.2. Transmission Unscanned Optional Port .............................................................. 37
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 9
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