Lab Source Manual - Newport Corporation
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1. 0 02 0 03 0 00 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 Time hh mm Power Stability Over 12 Hours Power Drfit oO 0 00 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 Time hh mm Power Stabilization From Cold Start 600 500 400 300 Power mW 200 100 Time hh mm 18 6 Mechanical Dimensions 1 Warning 2 Radiation statement 3 Invisible laser radiation safety Information 4 Do not operate without fiber connected 5 Laser emission indicator 6 Emergency stop button 7 Laser danger warning 8 Laser aperture 9 WEEE Symbol 10 Model ID Label Dimensions mm inch Height 84 3 30 Width 174 6 85 Depth 190 7 45 7 Handling and Installation 7 1 Optical Connection same core size as the Lab Source Standard fiber is 105 125 0 22NA multimode fiber with FC APC connector The other end of the fiber can have any appropriate connector suitable for required operation preferably with an angle polish i If fiber coupled use a fiber jumper that has the The fiber end face must be free of debris The presence of debris on the fiber end face will cause potential permanent damage to the end face resulting in loss of optical performance When connecting the Lab Source using an external fiber connector ensure that e The Lab Sou2. If the alarms shown in red appear on the display there is a problem with the Lab Source The Lab Source requires a power reset to clear the Emergency stop condition 1 No Power is applied display is off 2 lock Jumper is removed ILK flashing 3 Laser is set to off via USB interface or menu LSRX LED off 4 Failed Lab Source 1 Power Supply not plugged into outlet or no outlet power 2 Power connector not fully pushed into receptacle 3 Rear Key Switch Set to the off position 4 Blown fuse 5 Failed Power Supply 6 Failed Lab Source 1 No Power is applied 2 Wrong Comm Port Selected 3 USB Driver not correctly installed 4 Bad USB cable 5 Failed Lab Source Solutions Contact Tech Support With all BNC connectors unplugged turn the Rear Key switch to the off position wait 10 seconds and then turn it to the on position 1 Verify display is on 2 Verify I lock jumper is in place 3 Verify that LSRX LED is on 4 Contact Tech Support 1 Check Power Supply Connection 2 Check Power Supply Connection 3 Turn Rear Key Switch to the ON position 4 Contact Tech Support 5 Contact Tech Support 6 Contact Tech Support 1 Verify power LED is on 2 In device manager locate the correct comm port 3 Reinstall USB driver 4 Replace USB cable 5 Contact Factory Tech Support 27 9 Lab Source Control Panel Software 9 1 9 2 28 The Lab Source comes with a basic Cont
3. 4 Specifications 4 1 Optical Characteristics ves ves les Custom adjustable Centeratolerance om o Line width nm Typical 0 08 max 0 15 Po Line width cm 1 Typical 1 3 max 2 4 Sanaa ASE suppression 9B 40 Adjusabiliy rupee 10 100 ACC Adjustment Reson ma APC Adjustment Resolution bmw SS Naseru oo cos Oo NoseP P oo a S Digital modulation _1OKz ACCMoae O Analog modulation 10Hz ACC Mode T Power consumpto s CS A 1 4 4 Mechanical Characteristics 84x 174x190 Weight g 1200 to 1500 Varies per version Display size mm 58x12 4 5 Output Fiber Characteristics Fiber type 105 um core 0 22 NA Other available Connector type FC PC standard Other available 4 6 Electrical Characteristics Line Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz The Lab Source s internal 120 240VAC power supply can be used in both North American and International applications www aa Analoginpit OO oo oev CS Moduleion input voget shutterinput_ _8Vagictevel 4 7 Optical Shutter Characteristics Switchingtime ms lt o J y Cosa OO o o e S 5 Performance Data Example of a SERDS Laser Pair Center Wavelength Separation 1nm Relative Power dB OA pee Ne SO 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789 790 Wavelength nm Wavelength Drift Over 12 Hours Wavelength shift nm
4. CLEARED INSET O 00000001 Modulation Input Off Modulation Input On 5 00100000 ACC Automatic APC Automatic Current Control Power Control OP Model BTE ON PWR Power ACT alarm LASER TEC Laser TEC temperature alarm LASER Laser off alarm TEMP Case temperature alarm BIAS Laser Bias alarm 34 10 6 3 10 6 4 10 6 5 10 6 6 10 6 7 10 6 8 10 6 9 10 6 10 Output Power Command MPO lt CR gt Description The actual optical output power expressed in integer mW Reference Output Power Command MPR lt CR gt Description The laser output power set point expressed in integer mW Laser Bias Command MBC lt CR gt Description The actual laser current expressed in integer mA Laser Temperature Command MTT lt CR gt Description The laser actual laser temperature expressed in XX X degC Case Temperature Command MCT lt CR gt Description The actual case temperature of the laser expressed in XX X degC Maximum optical Power Command MPOH lt CR gt Description The maximum optical output power expressed in integer mW Minimum optical Power Command MPOL lt CR gt Description The maximum optical output power expressed in integer mW Laser Supply Voltage MOV lt CR gt Description The laser power supply voltage expressed in Volts typically 3 3V 35 10 6 11 10 6 12 10 6 13 10 6 14 10 6 15 10 6 16 10 6 17 36 Reference Bias Command MBR lt CR gt Descripti
5. SERDS analysis Important Symbols Used in this Manual A A This symbol is used to alert the operator to the presence of dangerous voltages associated with the laser that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock This symbol is used to alert the operator to the danger of exposure to hazardous visible or infrared invisible laser radiation This symbol is used to show cautions or important operating instructions Performing any procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure 1 1 1 a C This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with regular waste Instead it is the user responsibility to dispose of waste equipment according to the local laws The separate collection and recycling of the waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For information about where the user can drop off the waste equipment for recycling please contact your local Newport Corporation representative The presence of the CE Mark on a product means that this instrument has been designed tested and certified compliant to all applicable European Union CE regulations and recommendations Safety Embedded lasers emit Class IV radiation Extreme care should be exercised during op
6. USA Warranty Newport warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will comply with Newport s published specifications at the time of sale for a period of one year from date of shipment If found to be defective during the warranty period the product will either be repaired or replaced at Newport s option To exercise this warranty write or call your local Newport office or representative or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine California You will be given prompt assistance and return instructions Send the product freight prepaid to the indicated service facility Repairs will be made and the instrument returned freight prepaid Repaired products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days whichever first occurs Limitation of Warranty The above warranties do not apply to products which have been repaired or modified without Newport s written approval or products subjected to unusual physical thermal or electrical stress improper installation misuse abuse accident or negligence in use storage transportation or handling This warranty also does not apply to fuses batteries or damage from battery leakage THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE NEWPORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FRO
7. parameters in the Lab Source and start with S 10 7 1 Set Laser 1 Comms SLAS1 lt CR gt Description This sets which laser is being communicated with over USB Command should be issued before all other commands when communicating Laser parameters Required on LS 2 only 10 7 2 Set Laser 2 Comms SLAS2 lt CR gt Description This sets which laser is being communicated with over USB Command should be issued before all other commands when communicating Laser 2 parameters Required on LS 2 only If laser 2 is not present in the Lab Source this will return an EO Error 10 7 3 Set Laser 1 Active SLA1 lt CR gt Description This sets laser active Active meaning which laser is displayed on the front panel lab source display and which laser has use of the shutter Required on LS 2 only 37 10 7 4 10 7 5 10 7 6 10 7 7 10 7 8 10 7 9 10 7 10 38 Set Laser 2 Active SLA2 lt CR gt Description This sets laser 2 active Active meaning which laser is displayed on the front panel lab source display and which laser has use of the shutter Required on LS 2 only If laser 2 is not present in the Lab Source this will return an EO Error Set Constant Power Command SAPC lt CR gt Description The operational mode is set as APC mode Set Constant Current Command SACC lt CR gt Description The operational mode is set as ACC mode Set Modulation Enable Command SAMN lt CR gt Descriptio
8. the maximum laser current allowed by the factory setup 8 8 Modulation Input The Modulation Input on off selection is the fourth menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 When the Modulation Input is turned on in the menu only ACC mode is used to control the When the Modulation Input is turned on in the menu if the input is logic low lt 0 75VDC the laser will turn off when the input is logic high gt 1 25VDC the laser will turn on When modulation mode is selected the Photo Diode feedback is not used and the output power is roughly estimated from the ACC laser bias current A maximum modulation frequency of 10KHz is achievable with the modulation input 23 8 9 Shutter Input The Shutter Input on off selection is the fifth menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 When the Shutter Input is turned on in the menu if the input is logic low lt 0 75VDC the laser shutter will close when the input is logic high gt 1 25VDC the shutter will open 8 10 Laser On Off 8 11 l Lock The Laser on off selection is the sixth menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 When the Laser is turned on it will be powered up and ready for use When it is turned off the laser is idle its temperature is maintained but no bias current is applied When the laser is turned off the shutter cannot be opened As described in the menu diagram in section 9 2 and 9 3 the selected laser can toggled between on and off by pressing the Menu and Shutter Ke
9. 0 Connect the Lab Source to the fiber probe Apply power to the Lab Source and connect it to the PC with a USB cable Open the Lab Source Control Panel Select the correct port Click Set amp click start to determine the correct port see section 10 4 Select ACC constant current or APC constant power mode Type in the required output power or bias current in the appropriate field and click SET When you power down the Lab Source all of your settings will remain saved 9 6 Lab Source Control Panel Functions Laser Diode Status READ ONLY Power turns red in the event of a power supply problem T Alarm turns Yellow in the event of a temperature alarm Laser On Turns to Laser Off Red if the laser is off Firmware Update Use only under direction of PD LD Shutter Time mS Communcation with Select Active Laser1 or Laser 2 Laser1 or Laser2 Only on L2 Control Panel Laser Optical Laser Bias Setting Power Setting ACC Mode Only APC Only Com Port Setting E Lab Source L2 Cor trol Panel v 1 0 Tests amp Saves Com Port Setting Firmware Version Display Laser On Off Selects Mode APC Constant Power or ACC Constant Current Analog Input On Off Modulation Mode Input On Off Shutter Input On Off I Lock Input Enable Disable FW Update Detaun Set Shutter Time Exits Application Start Stop Communication Set Default Current
10. ASER EMISSION Energized when a laser is on and the shutter is open 8 2 Front Panel Menu and Key Operation for LS 1 fo oe a 7 b a 1 1 a 21 8 4 The Main Screen LASER OUTPUT The main screen indicates the status of the laser and the setup If APC is selected the laser output power can be adjusted using the Up Down keys If ACC mode is selected the laser bias current can be adjusted using the Up Down keys When setting the mW or mA blinks When setting is complete the mW or mA is steady and the actual value is displayed LASER When a laser is on and the shutter key is O BIAS SELECTED POWER CURRENT regsed the shutter opens and the time LASER LS 2 ONLY i counts down The shutter closes when ONIS FLA 300mMW 1405mA the shutter reaches OmS APC ANL 600000mS K 4 LINKS SHOWS B APC OR ACC Ti wie EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION ILK blinks on the main screen when the SHUTTER I lock input is turned on and is open TIME A disabling the lasers 8 5 Selecting APC or ACC Mode Pressing the Menu Key while in the main screen shows the first menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 This selects ACC or APC mode 8 5 1 APC Automatic Power Control Mode When APC mode is selected the output power mW entered is output by the laser Internal photo diode and temperature feedback is used to obtain a linear repeatable output response APC output resolution is 5mW 8 5 2 ACC Automatic Current Con
11. HO lt CR gt Description Set Shutter Open Equivalent to the first press of the shutter button 10 7 21 Command SST lt gt lt XKXXXXX gt lt CR gt Description The Shutter Time Expressed in XXXXXXmS Settable from 0 to 600000 Set to 600001 for INDEF mode 40 11 Maintenance and Service WARNING There are no user serviceable parts A inside the Model LSx Lab Source Work performed by persons not authorized by Newport will void the warranty 11 1 Enclosure Cleaning Source the power cord must be disconnected Before cleaning the enclosure of the LSx Lab from the wall socket and from the unit The source enclosure should only be cleaned with a mild soapy water solution applied to a damp lint free cloth Do not use an acetone or alcohol solution this will damage the finish of the enclosure 11 2 Technical Support Information and advice about the operation of any Newport product is available from our technical support engineers For quickest response ask for Technical Support and know the model and serial number for your product Hours 5 00 5 00 PST Monday through Friday excluding holidays Toll Free 877 835 9620 from USA amp Canada only Phone 949 863 3144 Support is also available by fax and email Fax 949 253 1680 Email tech newport com We typically respond to faxes and email within one business day 41 11 3 Service Your LSx Lab Source has been designed to provide years
12. M THE PURCHASE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS First printing 2014 2014 by Newport Irvine CA All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval of Newport This manual has been provided for information only and product specifications are subject to change without notice Any change will be reflected in future printings Newport 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 USA Part No 90059942 RevA Confidentiality amp Proprietary Rights Reservation of Title The Newport programs and all materials furnished or produced in connection with them Related Materials contain trade secrets of Newport and are for use only in the manner expressly permitted Newport claims and reserves all rights and benefits afforded under law in the Programs provided by Newport Newport shall retain full ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in and to all development process align or assembly technologies developed and other derivative work that may be developed by Newport Customer shall not challenge or cause any third party to challenge the rights of Newport Preservation of Secrecy and Confidentiality and Restrictions to Access Customer shall protect the Newport Programs and Related Materials as trade secrets of Newport and shall devote its best efforts to ensure that all its personnel protect the Newport Programs as trade secrets of Newport Customer shall not at any time disclose Newport s t
13. Mode 9 7 Lab Source Firmware Updates Going through the process of updating the firmware without the proper files and instruction from Newport may cause the Lab Source to become inoperable Newport will inform customers of any updates to the Lab source Firmware and will make new versions available to customers via CDROM or email The CDROM or email will contain detailed instructions on how to update the firmware 9 8 Control Panel Software Update Newport will inform customers of any updates to the Control Panel Software and will make new versions available to customers via CDROM or email The CDROM or email will contain detailed instructions on how to install the new software application 31 10 Communications Protocol Asimple ASCII communications protocol has been implemented on the Lab Source that will allow serial communications from a host computer s USB port using a terminal program or other PC software application The USB Driver will need to be installed per section TBD 10 1 Port Settings The software communicating with the Lab Source will need to communicate using the following port setup This is automatically configured when using the PC application e 19200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit e Xon Xoff Flow Control 10 2 Initialize Message and Link Status When the Lab Source is turned on it sends initializing message lt LF gt lt CR gt PD LD LBSVO1 lt CR gt lt LF gt gt For
14. S 1 and LS 2 products are intended for use in an industrial laboratory environment Use of these products in other environments such as residential may result in electromagnetic compatibility difficulties due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances The LS 1 and LS 2 products are designed to operate in a controlled electromagnetic environment i e where R F transmitters such as mobile telephones may not be used in close proximity 2 Description Lab Source is the optimum solution for accurate sure detection of Raman spectra in ultra sensitive measurement systems Based on highly stable and proprietary Volume Bragg Grating VBG technology Lab Source is a convenient narrowband stable high power laser light source ideally suited for Raman spectroscopy When configured with a pair of Shifted Excitation Raman Difference Spectroscopy SERDS lasers Lab Source helps to eliminate fluorescence background This provides the user with unsurpassed signal to noise performance without a need for costly tunable lasers Utilize Lab Source for Shifted Excitation Raman Difference Spectroscopy SERDS and realize the power and sensitivity that can be achieved 3 Key Performance Features e High power lasers up to I Watt e Narrow line width lt 0 1 nm e SERDS option available e Excellent wavelength stability 0 005 nm e Excellent power stability 0 5 e Easy laser modulation safe operation e Front panel display
15. USER S GUIDE Lab Source Manual Models LS 1 and LS 2 GO Newport Experience Solutions 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA92606 USA phone 949 863 3144 fax 949 253 1680 e mail tech newport com www newport com Declaration of Conformity We declare that the accompanying product identified with the C mark complies with requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Model Numbers LSx Series Year mark affixed 2013 Type of Equipment Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use in industrial locations Manufacturer PD LD Inc 30 B Pennington Hopewell Road Pennington NJ 08534 United States of America Importer Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 United States of America Standards Applied Compliance was demonstrated to the following standards to the extent applicable BS EN61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Laboratory This equipment meets the CISPR 11 2009 A1 2010 Class A Group radiated and conducted emission limits BS EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Uri Abrams Mark Carroll President Sr Director Instruments Business PD LD Inc Newport Corporation 30 B Pennington Hopewell Road 1791 Deere Ave Irvine CA 92606 USA Pennington NJ 08534
16. aser users and everyone near the laser system are aware of the dangers involved The safe use of the laser depends upon the user being familiar with the instrument and the properties of coherent intense beams of light laser will cause serious eye damage and possible Direct eye contact with the output beam from the A blindness The greatest concern when using a laser is eye safety In addition to the main beam there are often smaller beams present at various angles near the laser system These beams are formed by specular reflections of the main beam at polished surfaces such as lenses or beam splitters While 11 weaker than the main beam such beams may still be sufficiently intense to cause eye damage to nerve or blood vessels Laser beams often are powerful enough to burn skin clothing or paint They can ignite volatile substances such as alcohol gasoline ether and other solvents and can damage light sensitive elements in video cameras photo multipliers and photodiodes The laser beam can ignite substances in its path even at some distances The beam may also cause damage if contacted indirectly from reflective surfaces For these reasons and others the user is advised to follow the precautions below and in this manual 1 Observe all safety precautions in this manual 2 Extreme caution should be exercised when using solvents in the area of the laser 3 Limit access to the laser to qualified users who are fam
17. connection confirmation user sends a carriage return lt CR gt Lab Source responds with a lt CR gt a line feed lt LF gt and a ready prompt gt This is a quick test to see if the communication link is operational 10 3 Command Sequence When sending a command to the Lab Source the user must send one character at a time and wait for an echo to come back from the Lab Source before sending the next character This sequence prevents the Lab Source serial port buffer from overflowing All commands sent to the Lab Source must be 32 terminated with a carriage return lt CR gt Beforea command is sent to the lab source LS 2 either laser 1 or laser 2 must be selected by sending the SLAS1 lt CR gt set laser or SLAS2 lt CR gt set laser2 command If the firmware that is present in the lab source is for a LS 1 single laser version sending the SLAS2 lt CR gt command will return EO error 10 4 Receiving Data Upon receiving the lt CR gt the Lab Source will process the command and send back the requested information followed by a lt LF gt Data lt CR gt lt LF gt and terminate with the prompt character If the command is invalid or if the information is unavailable an Error Message will be returned to user 10 5 Error Messages If the Lab Source receives a wrong command of the lt CR gt it will send back the requested information followed by a lt LF gt E0 lt CR gt lt LF gt Ifthe Lab Source
18. d ware Wizard should open when a new device is detected Use the wizard to install the drivers by directing it to the C SiLabs MCU CP210x WIN directory created in step 2 Click the Finish button and the USB driver setup is complete 9 3 Installing the Lab Source Control Panel 1 Insert the provided CDROM in the PC Note Any previous versions should be un installed before proceeding with installa tion Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs Highlight Lab Source Control Panel and click remove STEP2 Click setup exe Follow the instruc tions on the setup screen 9 4 Determining the Proper Com Port for the Lab Source Control Panel The Control Panel application communicates with the Lab Source using a USB virtual com port Before you can establish communications you must determine which com port the Lab Source is assigned on the PC 1 Connect the Mini Raman Box to the PC s USB port with the USB cable 29 om p o Right click on the MY COMPUTER icon on the desktop Select Properties Click on HARWARE tab Click on DEVICE MANAGER Click on PORTS and expand by clicking on the sign See which COM PORT is assigned to the CP210x driver This is the com port you will use on the application If there is a question mark or any other error message symbol right click amp uninstall the driver Re install and restart computer 9 5 Lab Source Control Panel and Initial Setup 3
19. d Bld 3 Flr 3 Sec C Shanghai 200131 China Telephone 86 21 5046 2300 Fax 86 21 5046 2323 Newport Corporation Calling Procedure If there are any defects in material or workmanship or a failure to meet specifications promptly notify Newport s Returns Department by calling 1 800 222 6440 or by visiting our website at www newport com returns within the warranty period to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number RMA Return the product to Newport Corporation freight prepaid clearly marked with the RMA and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion Newport is not responsible for damage occurring in transit and is not obligated to accept products returned without an RMA E mail rma service newport com When calling Newport Corporation please provide the customer care representative with the following information Your Contact Information Serial number or original order number Description of problem i e hardware or software To help our Technical Support Representatives diagnose your problem please note the following conditions Is the system used for manufacturing or research and development What was the state of the system right before the problem Have you seen this problem before If so how often Can the system continue to operate with this problem Or is the system non operational Can you identify anything that was different before this problem occurred Contents Pre
20. em Requirements 29 9 2 Installing the USB Driver 29 9 3 Installing the Lab Source Control Panel 30 9 4 Determining the Proper Com Port for the Lab Source Control Panel 30 9 5 Lab Source Control Panel and Initial OS UM e eee capes dye E ce ayn Pa ee et 3 9 6 Lab Source Control Panel Functions 32 9 7 Lab Source Firmware Updates 32 9 8 Control Panel Software Update 32 10 Communications Protocol 33 10 1 Port Settings 33 10 2 Initialize Message and Link Status 33 10 3 Command Sequence 33 10 4 Receiving Data 34 10 5 Error Messages 34 10 6 Monitoring Commands 34 10 7 Setting Commands 38 10 mmand SST lt gt lt XXXXXX gt lt CR gt 41 11 Maintenance and Service 42 11 1 Enclosure Cleaning 42 11 2 Technical Support 42 11 3 Service 0 0 0 ee 43 11 4 Obtaining Service 43 LES Watay 00 ord Se bbb ed bh bad os 43 11 6 Service Form 44 Preface This manual contains user information for Newport Corporation s LS and LS2 Lab Source modules The single source LSI is a laboratory instrument designed for Raman spectroscopy and other applications requiring the use of a highly stabilized laser while the dual source LS2 module s applications include Surface Enhanced Raman Differential Spectroscopy
21. eration Only personnel familiar with the safety precautions and practices in this manual should operate the laser products Laser Safety Precautions A Embedded lasers are Class IV laser products Average powers exceeding 500mW are obtainable with the Lab Source devices Always wear proper eye protection when operating Laser safety glasses can present a hazard as well as a benefit while they protect the eye from potentially damaging exposure they block light at the laser wavelength which prevents the operator from seeing the beam Therefore use extreme caution even when using safety glasses Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered A radiation from the laser Personnel operating these laser products should be familiar with and follow the recommendations given below and in this manual 1 Always wear laser safety eyewear which is optically dense at the wavelength of opera tion per site Laser Safety Officer calculation 2 Never look directly into the beam or at specu lar reflections even while wearing protective eyewear 3 Use safety interlocks to restrict access to laser areas and prevent unauthorized use of the lasers Post warning signs for Class IV laser products Do not subject any body parts to direct radiation 1 2 Optical Safety Laser light because of its special properties poses safety hazards not associated with light from conventional sources The safe use of lasers requires that all l
22. face 10 Important Symbols Used in this Manual 10 1 Safety 11 1 1 Laser Safety Precautions 1 1 2 Optical Safety 12 1 3 EMC Considerations 14 2 Description 15 3 Key Performance Features 15 4 Specifications 16 5 Performance Data 18 6 Mechanical Dimensions 20 7 Handling and Installation 20 7 1 Optical Connection 20 7 2 Thermal Considerations 21 7 3 Operation errre sn sn REDE ER Ed 21 7 3 1 Using The Lab Source 21 8 User Interface 22 Sel LED ANGICatOTs rer ees nn 22 8 2 Front Panel Menu and Key Operation MG SOA ap a r ans She E eS 22 8 3 Front Panel Menu and Key Operation for CS2 araa aa aye eee eye eee ee as 22 8 4 The Main Screen 23 8 5 Selecting APC or ACC Mode 23 8 5 1 APC Automatic Power Control Mode 252302 g4ee05 se edad eeceas an 23 8 5 2 ACC Automatic Current Control MOS6io12252 o 4h 04522552526252506 23 8 6 ShutterTime 24 8 7 Analog Input 24 8 8 Modulation Input 24 89 Shutter NpUt i ii eee eeaeee 25 8 10 LaserOn Off 25 STILO eearri ENRERE E 25 8 12 Power Button 2 vvi eie ian vias 25 8 13 Emergency Stop Button 26 8 14 Key LockSwitch 26 8 15 Alarms 00 0 00 00 0000 ee 26 8 16 Troubleshooting 28 9 Lab Source Control Panel Software 29 9 1 Syst
23. iliar with laser safety practices and who are aware of the dangers involved 4 Never look directly into the laser light source or at scattered laser light from any reflective surface Never sight down the beam into source 5 Maintain experimental setups at low heights to prevent inadvertent beam eye encounter at eye level 6 Asaprecaution against accidental exposure to the output beam or its reflection those using the system should wear laser safety glasses as required by the wavelength being generated 7 Avoid direct exposure to the laser light The intensity of the beam can easily cause flesh burns or ignite clothing 8 Usethe laser in an enclosed room Laser light presents a potential hazard if not confined 9 Post warning signs in the area of the laser beam to alert those present 10 Advise all those using the laser of these pre cautions It is good practice to operate the laser in a room with controlled and restricted access specified in this manual may result in hazardous Performing any procedures other than those A radiation exposure 1 3 Warnings Notice that main disconnect is removing the power cord Position the product so you have access to main power cord Do not replace the detachable MAINs supply cord with an inadequately rated cord If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 1 4 EMC Considerations The L
24. n The operational mode is set as modulation disabled Set Modulation Disable Command SAMFKCR gt Description The operational mode is set as modulation disabled Set Laser Off Command SALS lt CR gt Description The operational mode is set as laser off mode Set Laser On Command SALO lt CR gt Description The operational mode is set as laser on mode 10 7 11 10 7 12 10 713 10 7 14 10 715 10 7 16 10 7 17 10 718 Set Reference Optical Power Command SPR lt gt lt XXX gt lt CR gt Description The laser optical power set point expressed in integer mW The reference optical power can be set to between the laser diode s minimum and maximum optical power Set Reference Bias Current Command SBR amp lt XKXXX gt lt CR gt Description The laser bias current set point expressed in integer mA The reference bias current can be set to between the laser diode s minimum and maximum operating current Command SSIN lt CR gt Description Set Shutter Input On Command SSIFXKCR gt Description Set Shutter Input Off Command SAINSCR gt Description Set Analog Input On Command SAIFXKCR gt Description Set Analog Input Off Command SILEXCR gt Description Enable I Lock Input Command SILD lt CR gt Description Disable I lock Input 39 10 719 Command SSHC lt CR gt Description Set Shutter Closed Closes the shutter and stops the shutter timer 10 720 Command SS
25. of trouble free operation Virtually no maintenance is required except for ensuring that the unit is not damaged contaminated or used in an unsafe manner Replaceable fuses 1 0A T 250V 11 4 Obtaining Service The LSx Lab Source contains no user serviceable parts To obtain information regarding factory service contact Newport or your Newport representative Please have the following information available 1 Instrument model number on the rear panel 2 Instrument serial number on rear panel or bottom of enclosure 3 Description of the problem If the instrument is to be returned to Newport you will be given a Return Number which you should reference in your shipping documents Please fill out a copy of the service form located on the following page and have the information ready when contacting Newport Return the completed service form with the instrument 11 5 Warranty 42 Newport a division of Newport Corp guarantees its products to be free of defects for one year from the date of shipment This is in lieu of all other guarantees expressed or implied and does not cover incidental or consequential loss 11 6 Service Form Newport U S A Office 949 863 3144 FAX 949 253 1680 Name Return Authorization Please obtain RA prior to return of item Company Address Date Country Phone Number P O Number Fax Number Item s Being Returned Model Serial Description Reason for ret
26. on The bias current set point of the laser expressed in integer mA only used in ACC Mode Reference Laser Temperature Command MTR lt CR gt Description The set point temperature of the laser expressed in XX XdegC Laser TEC Low Temperature Alarm Command MATL lt CR gt Description The low temperature alarm set point of the laser TEC expressed in XX XdegC if the laser temp goes below this temp it causes the laser to shutdown Laser TEC High Temperature Alarm Command MATH lt CR gt Description The high temperature alarm set point of the laser TEC expressed in XX XdegC if the laser temp goes above this temp it causes the laser to shutdown Laser TEC Temperature Alarm Delta Command MADT lt CR gt Description The alarm delta temperature of the laser TEC expressed in XX XdegC if the laser temperature deviates by this amount it causes the Laser TEC alarm described in section TBD Photo Diode PD Current MPD lt CR gt Description The laser s photo diode current expressed in uA Command MST lt CR gt Description The Shutter Time Expressed in XXXXXXm5S 10 6 18 Command MLAS lt CR gt Description Returns a I if laser is selected for comms and returns a 2 if laser 2 is selected for comms 10 6 19 Command MLA lt CR gt Description Returns a if laser is active and returns a 2 if laser 2 is active 10 7 Setting Commands All setting commands described in the subsections are used to configure key
27. rade secrets to any other person firm organization or employee that does not need consistent with Customer s right of use hereunder to obtain access to the Newport Programs and Related Materials These restrictions shall not apply to information 1 generally known to the public or obtainable from public sources 2 readily apparent from the keyboard operations visual display or output reports of the Programs 3 previously in the possession of Customer or subsequently developed or acquired without reliance on the Newport Programs or 4 approved by Newport for release without restriction Trademarks The Newport logo and name are registered trademarks of Newport Corporation in Mexico Israel Singapore European Union Taiwan Hong Kong China Japan Korea Canada Australia and the United States Service Information This section contains information regarding factory service for the source The user should not attempt any maintenance or service of the system or optional equipment beyond the procedures outlined in this manual Any problem that cannot be resolved should be referred to Newport 4 Technical Support Contacts North America Europe Newport Newport MICRO CONTROLE S A 1791 Deere Avenue Zone Industrielle Irvine CA 92606 45340 Beaune la Rolande FRANCE Telephone 877 835 9620 Telephone 33 02 38 40 51 56 Asia Newport Opto Electronics Technologies HE EAN Se AMER 2535 53S RE 3 CANAL Hb 200131 253 Aidu Roa
28. rce is turned off before the fiber connector is attached e The end face of the ferrule is clean and free of debris amp solvents e The end face must be cleaned using industry standard methods before each mating e No mechanical pressure is applied to the window of free space units 7 2 Thermal Considerations proper thermal control and reliability The vents under the front bottom and the rear fan must remain UNOBSTRUCTED or permanent damage to the Lab Source may result A The Lab Source uses internal fans to ensure 7 3 Operation The Lab Source configuration may be accessed by using the front panel keys the provided PC application or through commandes issued from windows terminal or your OEM software system 7 3 1 Using The Lab Source 20 e Connect the Lab Source to the fiber probe e Apply power to the Lab Source Switch key lock to on position and press the power button e The Lab Source will power up and operate using the settings that were last used e By default both lasers are turned off Power on each laser as desired e Tochange the settings access the menu steps in sections 9 2 and 9 3 or using the Lab Source Control Panel Software steps in section 10 8 User Interface 8 1 LED Indicators LSR 1 Energized when Laser is powered on ZN shown as LSR on LS 1 LSR 2 Energized when Laser 2 is powered on not used on LS 1 EXT Energized when an external input is selected DANGER L
29. receives out of range setting command it will send back the requested information followed by a lt LF gt E1 lt CR gt lt LF gt 10 6 Monitoring Commands All monitoring commands described in the subsections are to monitor key parameters in the Lab Source and start with M 10 6 1 Alarm Status Command MAL lt CR gt Description the alarm status of Lab Source monitored The command MAL lt CR gt is a request for the Lab Source alarm status The value is a hex number To interpret the alarm status of Lab Source the hex value has to be converted to a binary value and each 33 bit tested independently The table below defines the each bit Bit 0 is the Least Significant Bit LSB and bit 6 is the Most Significant Bit MSB The designated bit is set to logic 1 when an alarm condition is detected PWR Power ACT alarm LASERTEC Laser TEC temperature alarm LASER Laser off alarm TEMP Case temperature alarm BIAS Laser Bias alarm 10 6 2 Operation Mode Status Command MCM lt CR gt Response CM_Mode OP_Mode Ex gt 10 40 Description the operating mode of Lab Source monitored The following information will be returned by the Lab Source regarding operational mode upon receiving the MCM lt CR gt command The value is a hex number To interpret the alarm status of Lab Source the hex value has to be converted to a binary value and each bit tested independently CM_Mode BIT 0 7 0
30. rol Panel GUI that can be used to easily monitor and setup the laser parameters from a PC with a USB interface The subsections will guide you through the installation and use ofthe Lab Source Control Panel There are two Control Panel versions L1 for LS 1 and L2 for LS 2 System Requirements The System Requirements for the Lab Source Control Panel application are as follows Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 in 32 or 64 bit modes NET V3 5 comes with windows requires 280MB Hard Drive Space for 32 bit systems 610MB for 64bit systems USB 2 0 Port 512 MB RAM 500mHz Processor 1024 x 768 Display Resolution Installing the USB Driver Installation of the USB driver is required before the Lab Source can communicate with the PC 1 Insert the provided CDROM in the PC BEFORE connecting the Lab Source to the USB port Only Required for Windows XP Run the driver executable CP210x_Drivers exe to install the USB driver The default installation directory for this release is C Silabs Mcu CP210x If using windows Vista or Windows 7 the driver will automatically install Apply power to the Lab Source Connect the USB port of the Lab Source to the computer The found new hardware prompt should come up On certain operating sys tems such as Windows 7 the installation may complete automatically when the USB cable is connected and STEPs 5 and 6 will not be required Install the new drivers The Add New Har
31. trol Mode 22 When ACC mode is selected the set laser current mA is driven through the laser and temperature feedback is used to help obtain a repeatable output response The internal photo diode is used to display the actual output power generated by the laser Since the internal photo diode is not used for feedback the laser output may change slightly in ACC mode the output power should always be used as the reference 8 6 Shutter Time The Shutter Time adjustment is the second menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 The shutter time can be adjusted from 0 600000mS To make setting the times easier the shutter key can be pressed and the time setting will be indexed in 100ms 1000ms 10000ms 100000ms and INDEF indefinite The Up Down keys can be used to adjust to the exact value When the time is set beyond 600000ms the Indefinite mode is entered The Indefinite mode means that the shutter will stay open indefinitely or until the shutter key is pressed again 8 7 Analog Input The Analog Input on off selection is the third menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 When the Analog Input is turned on in the menu the output power APC or bias current ACC is adjustable via the analog input BNC on the rear of the instrument When in APC mode the input scaling is as follows 0 5V 0 Pmax maximum power allowed for the laser When in ACC mode the input scaling is as follows 0 5V 0 2000mA but the laser current will be limited to
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33. witch on the rear of the instrument disconnects connects electrical power from the Lab Source It can be used to prevent unauthorized use of the lab source by turning the switch to the off position and removing the key 8 15 Alarms The Lab Source has several alarms that can appear on the display All of these alarms also sound the beeper 25 Display Message EMERGENCY STOP USE KEY TO RESET The emergency stop button has been pressed LASER X ALARM CASE TEMP The case temperature of Laser X 1 or 2 has exceeded ratings LASER X ALARM IODE TEMP The diode temperature of Laser X 1 or 2 has exceeded ratings LASER X ALARM TEMP DEVIATION The diode temperature of Laser X 1 or 2 has deviated from setpoint LASER X ALARM PD CURRENT The PD Current of Laser X 1 or 2 in APC mode is not within spec LASER ALARM POWER SUPPLY The Power Supply of the Laser is out of spec LASER X ALARM DRIVER TEMP The Laser X 1 or 2 driver temperature has exceeded its rating LASER X ALARM DRIVER CURRENT The Laser X 1 or 2 driver current has exceeded its rating LASER X ALARM LD SENOR FAIL The Laser X 1 or 2 temperature sensor is damaged 26 8 16 Troubleshooting Symptom Alarm messages shown above appear on display Emergency Stop Message appears on the Display No Output from Laser No Display after pressing and holding power button Cannot Connect to Lab Source from USB port Possible Problems
34. ys together The I LOCK on off selection is the seventh menu item see section 9 2 and 9 3 The I Lock input turns the selected lasers off when the I Lock input is not jumpered When the input is jumpered the user is able to turn ON the selected lasers The interlock is a digital input with a 10K Ohm pull up resistor to 5VDC when the input is logic low lt 0 75VDC the laser will turn off when the input is logic high gt 1 25VDC the laser will turn on The input can withstand up to 10VDC but it is designed to interface to 5V logic systems 8 12 Power Button 24 The Lab Source power button is located on the lower right of the front panel It puts the unit into a low power 2 Watts Consumption state when powered off To reduce the power consumption to zero the key switch may be turned to the off position thereby completely disconnecting the Lab Source from line power The 8 13 Emergency Stop Button Emergency Stop button should only be used in the event of an emergency to quickly turn the lasers off and close the shutter When the Emergency Stop button is pressed the beeper sounds and the EMGERGENCY STOP Message is displayed To reset the emergency stop condition power must be removed for at least 5 seconds by either unplugging the power cord or by switching the rear key switch off All BNC input connections must be removed as well Once power is restored normal operation will resume 8 14 Key Lock Switch A key lock s
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