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Summarization of Contents
Safety and Warranty Information
Safety Information and the Manual
Explains safety symbols and warnings used in the manual for hazard identification.
General Safety Considerations
Lists precautions for safe operation and conditions to avoid for instrument use.
Safety Marking Symbols
Describes safety symbols found on the instrument for danger identification.
Warranty Information
Outlines warranty exclusions, return procedures, and shipping damage claims.
Chapter 1 Introduction and Specifications
Product Overview and Initial Inspection
Introduces the controller, its features, and items to verify upon receiving the instrument.
Installation Procedures
Details grounding, power requirements, GPIB connection, and mounting instructions.
Repair Services
Provides guidance on obtaining repair services and necessary contact information.
Chapter 2 Operations
Powering Up and Initial Setup
Covers powering on, sequence, states, and initial configuration of the controller.
Connecting Peripherals
Provides instructions for connecting laser diodes and TE controllers.
Front Panel Operation
Details operation of the controller using front panel controls and displays.
Laser Controller Operation
Guides on operating in Constant Current and Power modes, including limits and errors.
TE Controller Operation
Guides on operating the TE controller using sensors, gain, limits, and set points.
Additional Features
Covers Save/Recall, trigger function, modulation, and TE boosting features.
Chapter 3 Remote Operation
Basic GPIB Concepts
Explains fundamental concepts of GPIB communication, messages, talkers, and listeners.
GPIB Configuration
Details GPIB cable connections, connector, address, and local/remote modes.
Command Syntax and Structure
Explains GPIB command syntax rules, including letters, whitespace, terminators, and parameters.
Command Management
Covers command tree, summary, IEEE commands, status reporting, and timing.
Chapter 4 Command Reference
GPIB Command Reference Summary
Lists all LDC-3700B commands alphabetically by path for quick reference.
General Commands
Details common commands like *CAL?, *CLS, DELAY, *ESE, *IDN?, *PSC, *RCL, *RST, *SAV.
LASER Commands
Reference for all LASER-related commands including calibration, display, enable, limits, mode, and output.
TEC Commands
Reference for all TEC-related commands including calibration, limits, mode, and set points.
Message and Control Commands
Details commands for message storage (MESsage) and terminator control (TERM).
Chapter 5 Calibration and Troubleshooting
Calibration Overview
Overviews calibration procedures for Temperature Controller and Laser Diode Current Source.
Recommended Equipment and Components
Lists recommended test equipment and required calibration components.
Local Calibration Procedures
Step-by-step guides for calibrating Thermistor, AD590, LM335, ITE, Laser Current, IPD, and Laser Voltage.
Remote Calibration Procedures
Guides for remote calibration of Thermistor, AD590, and LM335 sensors via GPIB.
Troubleshooting Guide
Provides a guide to troubleshooting common symptoms for General, Laser, and TE Controller.
Error Messages
Explains error code classifications and lists potential error messages.
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