LQx / RLx Series - Newport Corporation
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1. LOx and RLx Series User s Manual ES Nevvport Experience Solutions Preface Warranty Newport Corporation 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 90 days 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 an additional 90 days 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 Corporation shall not be liable for any indir2. cable includes only the 5 VDC and ground leads Pm WmeCoor Desorption CI S o o Re woo o arre e Temperature Reference artes 0000000 ee a1 frames o White Temperature Montor COM FrMwewe O OOOO 13 5 VDC required for CW laser diode over 500 mA in drive current Laser Diode Current Reference Photodiode Monitor Table 1 Pin Wire Table LQA RLA and LQD RLD lasers that feature analog or digital modulation will have an SMC connector on the rear of the unit adjacent to the 16 pin header connector ANALOG MODULATION USERS Analog modulation requires an input voltage on the SMC Connector A control voltage of 1 VDC will yield a 100 power output A control voltage of 0 VDC will yield a threshold power output The relationship between voltage and output power is not linear TTL MODULATION USERS TTL modulation requires an input voltage on the SMC Connector A control voltage of 5 VDC will yield a threshold power output A control voltage of 0 VDC will yield a 10046 output The temperature of the laser diode can be monitored by measuring between Temperature Monitor Pin 9 and Temperature Reference Pin 4 This reading can be compared with the chart below to determine the diode s temperature o Bae T I T T u e umen r T s osse s 9 ossos Tr r T sp mE Table 2 Voltage Values at Specific Temperatures Celsius There are also two formulas that can be used to calculate the temper
3. for measurement control and laboratory use Alain Danielo Dan Dunahay VP European Operations Director of Quality Systems Zone Industrielle 1791 Deere Avenue 45340 Beaune la Rolande France Irvine Ca USA Technical Support Contacts Preface North America amp Asia Europe Newport Corporation Service Dept Newport MICRO CONTROLE S A 1791 Deere Ave Irvine CA 92606 Zone Industrielle Telephone 949 253 1694 45340 Beaune la Rolande FRANCE Telephone 800 222 6440 x31694 Telephone 33 02 38 40 51 56 Asia Newport Opto Electronics Technologies 253 Aidu Road Bid 8 Fir 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 1s not obligated to accept products returned without an RMA E mail rma service 9 newport com When calling Newport Corporation please provide the customer care representative with the following information e Your Contact Info
4. noi comply with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Power Technology Inc 16302 Alexander Ad Alecander AA 72002 OUTPUT POWER MODEL SERIAL DATE OF MFG Certification This product complies with FDA 21 CFA 1040 10 and 1040 11 Powar Technology Inc 16302 Alexander Ad Alecander AA T2002 One of the above labels is attached to the laser head Class Illa Laser Visible Laser Radiation Avoid Direct Eye Exposure LI Component Avoid exposure Laser light is emitted from 1his apertura Visible Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposurne WAVELENGTH nm 5mW MAX OUTPUT CLASS Illa LASER PRODUCT Avoid exposure Laser light is emitted from his apertura Visible Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposurne WAVELENGTH nm 5mW MAX OUTPUT CLASS lla LASER PRODUCT System OUTPUT POWER MODEL SERIAL DATE OF MFG This module i designed for use asa componen and ihoretore does not comply with 21 GFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Power Technology Inc 16302 Alexander Ad Alecander AA T2002 OUTPUT POWER MODEL SERIAL DATE OF MFG Certification This product complies with FDA 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Power Technology Inc 16302 Alexander Ad Alexander AR T2002 One of the above labels is attached to the laser head DANGEHR LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE AVERAGE POWER WAVELENGTH arm 401 710nm CLASS IIIA LASER PRODUCT Class Illb Laser V
5. anently installed switch at the power source will be required to retain the modules certification as a laser system This certification 1s void if the unit 1s enclosed or otherwise inaccessible if the labels are modified or removed or 1f the system is permanently connected 1 e soldered etc directly to the power source without the required switch Modifying the laser will void the CDRH certification If the distance between the laser head and the power source switch exceeds two meters an emissions indicator must be mounted near the switch This laser module is connectorized for easy integration into your application The unit may feature as many as two connectors on the rear panel The SMC connector is present only for those units featuring analog or TTL beam modulation The 16 pin header connector is present on all units and accommodates the DC supply voltage and monitoring connections Connections are listed below Modulation input Je For LOD RLD and e 7 LQA RLA SMC PIN NO 1 o PIN NO 15 A power only cable is provided with the LOx RLx series Newport supplies two accessory cables for easy access to the monitoring connections The part number for the cables for the CW lasers is LQC CAB and the cable part number for the analog and digital lasers is LOA CAB If you prefer to manufacture your own cable harness we recommend using Molex part number 22 55 2161 and crimp terminal 16 02 0103 or equivalents Newports s standard
6. ature based on the reading between Pin 4 and Pin 9 Formula 1 compensates for the non linearity of the temperature sensor and has a result accurate to within 1 degree C over a 0 to 50 degree range Temp 1 0156 meas 6 0 2863 meas 5 5 337 meas 4 2 9298 meas 3 7 6051 meas 2 16 468 meas 25 Formula 2 has no compensation and has a result accurate to 3 degrees over a O to 50 degree range most accurate at 25 degrees Temp 100 V 1 25 0 05008 Pin 11 has two functions It can be monitored for an error signal If the voltage is low OVDC then laser diode has been shutdown due to temperature conditions If the monitored voltage is high SVDC then the laser module is operating properly As a secondary function the user can disable the laser output by grounding this pin 1 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 Operation Operation and Control Procedure The LQx and RLx Series does not have any user adjustable controls The user may adjust the focus or collimation of the output beam on E models by using the supplied spanner wrench to increase or decrease the distance between the diode and the optic The P prism series does not have adjustable optics Preventative Maintenance This laser module contains no user serviceable parts Occasionally the optics may need cleaning depending on environmental conditions When cleaning is required the use of clean compressed air is recommended to blow the optics clean If compress
7. below 500 nm require an 8 to 12 VDC power source Newport offers a 5 and 12 VDC supply for use with the LQx and RLx series The LPMS 5 110 and LIQS 12 110 Power Supplies meet CDRH requirements by providing an interlock input key enable switch delayed start up and laser active indicator These units are shown in the ordering table and are not included with the Laser Diode Light Sources Modules 220 VAC input versions are also available The LQx and RLx series can be configured with a variety of laser diodes at various output powers and operating wavelengths Products with output powers above 5mW or with IR output are not intended for surveying leveling and alignment applications Visible units less than 5mW are CDRH certified as laser systems Y 150 D XXE xxP 1 2 Installation Do not mount the laser in a thermal insulating material such as foam plastic Heat can have adverse effects on laser diodes Such effects include decreased output power and large shifts in wavelengths Lasers below 5mW may not need a heat sink For best heat dissipation use a metal mounting fixture like Newports ULM Series mounting brackets A heat sink is always recommended for operating temperatures above 25 C The operating voltage for the LQx and RLx Series laser modules is 5 12 VDC Modules less than 500nm require 8 12 VDC If the label attached to the laser module reads This product complies with 2 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 a perm
8. ber Serial Reason for return of goods please list any specific problems Notes Nevvport Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 In U S 800 222 6440 Tel 949 863 3144 Fax 949 253 1680 Internet sales newport com Visit Newport Online at www newport com Hal Y Newport Corporation Irvine California has been certified compliant with ISO 9001 by the British Standards Institution ISO 9001 FM 27207 Printed in the U S
9. ect special or consequential damages resulting from the purchase or use of its products First printing 2004 O 2004 by Power Technology and Newport Corporation All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval of Newport Corporation This manual has been provided for information only and product specifications are subject to change without notice Any change will be reflected 1n future printings Newport Corporation 179 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 USA P N 41317 01 Rev D Preface iii EU Declaration of Conformity We declare that the accompanying product identified with the Ce mark complies with requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Model Number LQA LQC LQD RLA RLC and RLD Series Laser Source Modules Year C mark affixed 2004 Type of Equipment Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Standards Applied Compliance was demonstrated to the following standards to the extent applicable BS EN61326 1 1997 A1 A2 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements This equipment meets the Class A radiated and conducted emission limits BS EN 61000 3 2 2001 Harmonic current emissions Class A BS EN 61000 3 3 2002 Voltage fluctuations and flicker BS EN 61010 1 2001 Al A2 Safety requirements for electrical equipment
10. ed air fails clean lens carefully with alcohol and a lint free rag or Q tip Laser Safety Class 3b and 4 lasers are not intended for use in surveying leveling alignment or medical applications CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Do not shine laser in the direction of other people or at reflective surfaces that might cause exposure to the human eye Do not mount the laser at eye level Modifications that affect any aspect of the product s performance or intended functions will require re certification and re identification of the product in accordance with the provisions of 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 The product labels shown below can typically be found near the output optics Class ll Laser Visible Laser Radiation Do Not Stare Into Beam LI Component Avoid exposure Laser light is emitted from this apertura Visible Laser Radiation Do not stare into beam WAVELENGTH rm imi MAX OUTPUT CLASS LASER PRODUCT Avoid exposure Laser light is emitted from his aperture Visible Laser Hadiation Do not stare into beam WAVELENGTH rm imi MAX OUTPUT CLASS LASER PRODUCT System OUTPUT POWER MODEL SERIAL DATE OF MFG This module is designed for usa as a component and therelore does
11. isible Or Invisible Laser Radiation Avoid Direct Exposure To Beam LI Component Avoid exposure Laser radiation is emitted irom this aperture Visible cr Iirmisible Laser Radiation Avoid direct exposure to beam i WAVELENGTH nm 500mW MAX OUTPUT CLASS Ilb LASER PRODUCT Avoid exposure A Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture Visible or Invisible Laser Hadiation Avoid direct exposure to beam WAVELENGTH nm 50Q0mW MAX OUTPUT CLASS Ilb LASER PRODUCT El System OUTPUT POWER MODEL SERIAL DATE OF MFG This module i designed for use as a componen and ihoretore does not comply with 21 GFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Power Technology Inc 16302 Alexander Ad Alexander AR 72002 J OUTPUT POWER MODEL SERIAL DATE OF MFG Certification This product complies wilh FDA 21 CFA 1040 10 and 1040 11 Powar Technology Inc 16302 Alexander Ad Alexander AR 72002 J One of the above labels is attached to the laser head LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM AVERAGE POWER lt 500mW WAVELENGTH 400 1540nm CLASS IIIB LASER PRODUCT 2 Factory Service Information 2 1 Service Form GD Newport Name Company Address Country P O Number Item s Being Returned Model Description Newport Corporation U S A Office 800 222 6440 FAX 949 253 1479 Return Authorization Please obtain RAF prior to return of item Date Phone Number FAX Num
12. output power levels with the choice of either elliptical or circular output beam shape Both the LQx and RLx Series includes self contained laser diode modules with superior optical quality and ultra stable temperature wavelength and output power control The LQx and RLx Series modules feature a precision current source and a PID temperature controller Three types of LQx and RLx Series are featured LQC RLC Series CW operation LQA RLA Series Analog modulation of up to 20 MHz LQD RLD Series Digital modulation via TTL of up to 100 MHz For the LQx Series both elliptical E versions and circular beam output options are available Circular beams are generated using either a microlens C versions or an anamorphic prism pair P versions resulting in a higher beam quality The LQx Series can be ordered with a fiber pigtail See the Newport Catalog or website for fiber pigtail options for the LQx series The RLx Series comes standard with an SMA fiber pigtail The center wavelength indicated by the LQx model number is typical Center wavelength accuracy for LQx Series 1s as follows Wavelengths less than 700 nm accuracy 10 nm Wavelengths 700 1300 nm accuracy 15 nm Wavelength 1300 1600 nm accuracy 20 nm Wavelength greater than 1600 nm accuracy 10 nm All RLx Series modules center wavelengths are accurate to 0 5 nm All LQx and RLx modules require an external 4 8 to 12 VDC power source Modules with wavelengths
13. rmation e Serial number or original order number e Description of problem 1 e hardware or software To help our Technical Support Representatives diagnose your problem please note the following conditions e Is the system used for manufacturing or research and development e What was the state of the system right before the problem e Have you seen this problem before If so how often e Can the system continue to operate with this problem Or 1s the system non operational e Can you identify anything that was different before this problem occurred Preface V Table of Contents W GET AIO T ii EU Declaration of Conformity aiana a E 111 Technical Support Contacto te MEIN ace 111 Table or Contes stas V 1 General Information 1 gt Introduclom s ai l EZ Installation NETTE aa 3 SNL CDM a a ee 6 1 3 1 Operation and Control Procedure 6 1 32 Preyentauye MaimtenanCe essen 6 1 33 as Sa Wesens 6 2 Factory Service Information 9 PX MEME Sue dU E o mI nana 9 1 1 General Information Introduction Newport s LQx Series Laser Diode Light Source Modules can be used in analytical industrial and biomedical applications such as spectroscopy interferometry machine vision marking flow cytometry and tissue fluorescence The RLx Series can be for Raman spectroscopy holography and interferometry Modules are available at various wavelengths and
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