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THORLABS MLC8 Series Operation Manual

THORLABS MLC8 Series Operation Manual (81 pages)

Multi laser controller module for Thorlabs Blueline Series PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 General Description of the Multi LD-Controller Mlc8Xxx

8
2 Operating the Mlc8Xxx

40
- Functions in the Main Menu
  40
  - Display
    40
  - Selecting a Module
    41
- Functions in the Channel Menu
  42
- Switching on and off
  48
- Error Messages
  49
3 Communicating with a Control Computer

51
4 Service and Maintenance

72
- General Remarks
  72
- Troubleshooting
  73
5 Listings

76
- List of Abbreviations
  76
- List of Figures
  78

THORLABS MLC8 Series Operation Manual (81 pages)

Multi laser controller module

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
4
General Description of the Multi LD-Controller Mlc8Xxx
8
Safety
8
Warranty
10
Features
11
Safety Measures for the Laser Diode
11
General Functions
13
Technical Data
14
Operating Elements at the Front of the Module
16
Pre-Settings
17
Setting Hardware Limit I
17
Lim
17
Connecting Components (Anode Ground Version)
18
Pinning of the Output Connector
18
Pin Assignment Mlc8Xxx
19
Connecting Laser- and Monitor Diode
24
Standard Configurations, no Bias Voltage
25
Standard Configurations with Bias Voltage 5V
26
Connecting Interlock and Status Display
28
Connecting Components (Cathode Ground Version)
29
Pinning of the Output Connector
29
Pin Assignment Mlc8Xxx
30
Connecting Laser- and Monitor Diode
35
Standard Configurations Without Bias Voltage
36
Standard Configurations with Bias Voltage 5V
38
Connecting Interlock and Status Display
39
Operating the Mlc8Xxx
40
Functions in the Main Menu
40
Display
40
Selecting a Module
41
Functions in the Channel Menu
42
Display
42
Changing Parameters
44
Selecting the Laser Diode Current Range
45
Selecting Constant Current or Constant Power Mode
45
Selecting a TEC Module for Temperature Protection
47
Activating the Temperature Protection
47
Switching on and off
48
Error Messages
49
Communicating with a Control Computer
51
General Notes on Remote Control
51
Nomenclature
52
Data Format
52
Commands
54
Select the Module Slot
54
Selecting the Channel (PORT)
54
Setting the Laser Diode Current (ILD)
55
Changing the Monitor Diode Current (IMD)
57
Switching the Output on and off (LASER)
59
Reading the Laser Diode Hardware Limit (LIMCP)
59
Selecting the Operation Mode (MODE)
60
Setting the Current Range (RANGE)
60
Activating the Temperature Protection (TP)
61
Assigning a TEC for Temperature Protection (TPSLOT)
61
Reading Type of Module (TYPE)
62
Error Messages of an Mlc8Xxx
63
Status Reporting
65
Standard Event Status Register (ESR)
67
Standard Event Status Enable Register (ESE)
67
Status Byte Register (STB)
68
Service Request Enable Register (SRE)
68
Reading the STB by Detecting SRQ
69
Reading the STB by "*STB?" Command
69
Reading the STB by Serial Poll
69
Device Error Condition Register (DEC)
70
Device Error Event Register (DEE)
70
Device Error Event Enable Register (EDE)
71
Service and Maintenance
72
General Remarks
72
Troubleshooting
73
Listings
76
List of Abbreviations
76
List of Figures
78
Certifications and Compliances
79

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THORLABS MLC8 Series Operation Manual (81 pages)

Table of Contents

1 General Description of the Multi LD-Controller Mlc8Xxx

2 Operating the Mlc8Xxx

3 Communicating with a Control Computer

4 Service and Maintenance

5 Listings

THORLABS MLC8 Series Operation Manual (81 pages)

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