Page 2 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................3 Safety Terms and Symbols ........... 3 Installation and Use ............... 4 Connector Pin-Outs ............... 6 Technical Specifications ............9 Mechanical Drawings ............10 Using the Thermistor on Standard Versions ....... 16 Using the RTD on 150°...
262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual · Page 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing the 262/264 LaserMount from Arroyo Instruments. The 262/264 LaserMount is designed for high performance and long term use. The 264 LaserMount integrates a large 120W Peltier cooler for precise control and substantial heating and cooling capacity for your powerful devices.
Storage of the unit outside the standard storage temperature or humidity rating, or prolonged storage under harsh conditions; • Failure to operate properly. If needed, contact your distributor or Arroyo Instruments for service or repair to ensure the safety of the product is maintained. Installation and Use The 262/264 LaserMount is an easy to use mount.
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The DB-9 is used for lower power applications, usually no more than 10A, while the 9W4 supports up to 20A operation. Where possible, we recommend the use of Arroyo Instruments laser and TEC cables. Use p/n 1264 TECSource Cable for the temperature controller connection, and LaserSource cable as appropriate for your fixture.
Page 6 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual CAUTION Be sure you are properly ESD protected before handling your laser. For additional information, read the section titled “Laser Diode Protection” later in this manual. Mounting Plates The 262/264 LaserMounts are available with a variety of different mounting plates.
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Page 8 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual DB-15 Pin Description 1, 2, & 9 TE (+) 3, 4, & 10 TE (–) Thermistor or RTD (+) Thermistor or RTD (–) FAN (+) FAN (–) No connection RTD Sense (+) RTD Sense (–) TEC DB-15 Connector Pin-Out Sensor Polarity and 4-Wire Connections While the thermistor and RTD inputs are not polarized, when using the 4-wire...
262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual · Page 9 Technical Specifications FICATIONS 262/264 LaserMount LASER PACKAGE SUPPORTED Package Various high power devices TEMPERATURE CONTROL (264 only) Standard Version Temperature Range (°C) +15 to +85 Sensor Type BetaTHERM 10K3A1IA 10kΩ Thermistor High Temperature Version Temperature Range (°C) +15 to +150 Sensor Type...
Page 10 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual Mechanical Drawings Figure 1 - Top View of the 262...
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262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual · Page 11 Figure 2 - Detail View of the 262 Mounting Holes...
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Page 12 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual Figure 3 - Top View of the 264...
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262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual · Page 13 Figure 4 - Detail View of the 264 Mounting Holes...
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Page 14 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual Mounting Locations for Standard 264 Plate Butterfly SP package Alfalight AM6 package 2-56 screws x 4 0-80 screws x 4 2-56 screws x 4 Lumics TO package STAR LED JDSU L4, 4900 2-56 screws x 1 4-40 screws x 6 2-56 screws x 2 JDSU L3...
Page 16 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual Figure 7 - Front View of 260 Series Using the Thermistor on Standard Versions The standard version of the 264 LaserMount is equipped with a 10kΩ negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor, specifically, the BetaTHERM 10K3A1. A thermistor works by translating temperature into resistance, with resistance decreasing as temperature increases (hence the ‘negative coefficient’).
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Steinhart- Hart equation: The coefficients for the BetaTHERM 10K3A1 thermistor are: A = 1.12924x10 B = 2.34108x10 C = 0.87755x10 These are the default coefficients for Arroyo Instruments temperature controllers.
(see Operating at High Temperatures, below). For the Arroyo Instruments controllers that support RTD sensors, the default coefficients are not correct for this mount. They must be changed to use the 0.00385 Ω / Ω / °C curve, which has the following coefficients: A = 3.9080x10...
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0°C), and small Ω/°C. Because of these two factors, the resistance of the cable used to connect to the sensor can become a significant error in the sensor measurement. Most Arroyo Instruments controllers offer two RTD measurement modes: a conventional two wire measurement mode, which is subject to this...
Page 20 · 262/264 LaserMount User’s Manual Operating at High Temperatures The 150°C version of the 264 has additional requirements that should be considered when operating in the upper temperature range: The voltage requirements of the TEC increase significantly when operating at the higher temperatures, so much so that the standard 5305 or 6300 Series controllers will be voltage limited when controlling the mount.
Electrostatic discharge and current spikes can be a significant cause of damage to laser diodes, but when proper precautions are taken, these risks can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Arroyo Instruments’ controllers offer state-of-art laser diode protection, but no instrument can fully shield the laser from damage.
User’s Manual Warranty Arroyo Instruments warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. It does not apply when the product has been misused, altered or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation.
Arroyo Instruments. A complete list of distributors is available on the Arroyo Instruments web site. You can contact Arroyo Instruments through one of these methods:...
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