ILX Lightwave LDC-3916338 Manuel utilisateur

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User’s Guide

3.0 Amp Laser Diode

Current Source Module

LDC-3916338

ILX Lightwave Corporation P. O.Box 6310 Bozeman, MT, U.S.A. 59771 :· · · 1-800-459-9459 · ·

www.ilxlightwave.com

U.S. & Canada International Inquiries: 406-586-1244 Fax 406-586-9405

E-mail: [email protected]

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Safety and Warranty Information

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AFETY

AND

ARRANTY

NFORMATION

The Safety and Warranty Information section provides details about cautionary symbols used in the

manual, safety markings used on the instrument, and information about the Warranty including

Customer Service contact information.

Safety Information and the Manual

Throughout this manual, you will see the words Caution and Warning indicating potentially

dangerous or hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious or minor

injury, or damage to the product. Specifically:

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in minor or

moderate injury or damage to the product or equipment.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially dangerous situation which can result in serious injury or

death.

WARNING

Visible and/or invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct exposure to the beam.

General Safety Considerations

If any of the following conditions exist, or are even suspected, do not use the instrument until safe

operation can be verified by trained service personnel:

•Visible damage

•Severe transport stress

•Prolonged storage under adverse conditions

•Failure to perform intended measurements or functions

If necessary, return the instrument to ILX Lightwave, or authorized local ILX Lightwave distributor,

for service or repair to ensure that safety features are maintained (see the contact information on

page vi).

All instruments returned to ILX Lightwave are required to have a Return Authorization Number

assigned by an official representative of ILX Lightwave Corporation. See Returning an Instrument on

page v for more information.

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Safety and Warranty Information

AFETY

YMBOLS

This section describes the safety symbols and classifications.

Technical specifications including electrical ratings and weight are included within the manual. See

the Table of Contents to locate the specifications and other product information. The following

classifications are standard across all ILX Lightwave products:

•Indoor use only

•Ordinary Protection: This product is NOT protected against the harmful ingress of moisture.

•Class I Equipment (grounded type)

•Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed ±10% of the nominal supply voltage.

•Pollution Degree II

•Installation (overvoltage) Category II for transient overvoltages

•Maximum Relative Humidity: <80% RH, non−condensing

•Operating temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C

•Storage and transportation temperature of ˘40 °C to 70 °C

•Maximum altitude: 3000 m (9843 ft)

•This equipment is suitable for continuous operation.

Safety Marking Symbols

This section provides a description of the safety marking symbols that appear on the instrument.

These symbols provide information about potentially dangerous situations which can result in death,

injury, or damage to the instrument and other components.

Caution,

refer to

manual

Earth

ground

Terminal

Alternating

current

Visible and/or

invisible laser

radiation

Caution, risk

of electric

shock

Protective

Conductor

Terminal

Caution, hot

surface

Frame or

chassis

Terminal

On: In position of a bistable push control. The

slash (I) only denotes that mains are on.

Off: Out position of a bistable push control.

The circle (O) only denotes that mains are off.

(I) or

(O)

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Safety and Warranty Information

ARRANTY

ILX LIGHTWAVE CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, ILX will

repair or replace the unit, at our option, without charge.

Limitations

This warranty does not apply to fuses, lamps, defects caused by abuse, modifications, or to use of

the product for which it was not intended.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty

of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. ILX Lightwave Corporation shall not be liable

for any incidental, special, or consequential damages.

If a problem occurs, please contact ILX Lightwave Corporation with the instrument’s serial number,

and thoroughly describe the nature of the problem.

Returning an Instrument

If an instrument is to be shipped to ILX Lightwave for repair or service, be sure to:

1Obtain a Return Authorization number (RA) from ILX Customer Service.

2Attach a tag to the instrument identifying the owner and indicating the required service or

repair. Include the instrument serial number from the rear panel of the instrument.

3Attach the anti−static protective caps that were shipped with the instrument and place the

instrument in a protective anti−static bag.

4Place the instrument in the original packing container with at least 3 inches (7. 5 cm) of

compressible packaging material. Shipping damage is not covered by this warranty.

5Secure the packing box with fiber reinforced strapping tape or metal bands.

6Send the instrument, transportation pre−paid, to ILX Lightwave. Clearly write the return

authorization number on the outside of the box and on the shipping paperwork. ILX

Lightwave recommends you insure the shipment.

If the original shipping container is not available, place your instrument in a container with at least 3

inches (7.5 cm) of compressible packaging material on all sides.

Repairs are made and the instrument returned transportation pre−paid. Repairs are warranted for the

remainder of the original warranty or for 90 days, whichever is greater.

Claims for Shipping Damage

When you receive the instrument, inspect it immediately for any damage or shortages on the

packing list. If the instrument is damaged, file a claim with the carrier. The factory will supply you

with a quotation for estimated costs of repair. You must negotiate and settle with the carrier for the

amount of damage.

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Safety and Warranty Information

Comments, Suggestions, and Problems

To ensure that you get the most out of your ILX Lightwave product, we ask that you direct any

product operation or service related questions or comments to ILX Lightwave Customer Support.

You may contact us in whatever way is most convenient:

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 459−9459 or (406) 586−1244

Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (406) 586−9405

Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .support@ilxlightwave.com

Or mail to:

ILX Lightwave Corporation

P. O. Box 6310

Bozeman, Montana, U.S.A 59771

www.ilxlightwave.com

When you contact us, please have the following information:

If ILX Lightwave determines that a return to the factory is necessary, you are issued a Return

Authorization (RA) number. Please mark this number on the outside of the shipping box.

You or your shipping service are responsible for any shipping damage when returning the

instrument to ILX Lightwave; ILX recommends you insure the shipment. If the original shipping

container is not available, place your instrument in a container with at least 3 inches (7.5cm) of

compressible packaging material on all sides.

We look forward to serving you even better in the future!

Model Number:

Serial Number:

End−user Name:

Company:

Phone:

Fax:

Description or sketch of what

is connected to the ILX

Lightwave instrument:

Description of the problem:

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Table of Contents

Module Instruction Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction to the LDC-3916338 3.0 Amp Laser Diode Current Source

Module

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

Safety Symbols and Terms..............................................................................................................................................1

Product Overview............................................................................................................................................................2

Installing your LDC-3916338 Laser Diode Current Source Module...............................................................................2

How to Contact Customer Service..................................................................................................................................3

LDC-3916338 3.0 Amp Current Source Module Specifications.....................................................................................5

Chapter 2 How to Operate Your LDC-3916338 Laser Diode Current Source Module

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

Connecting to the Laser Controller..................................................................................................................................2

Operating the Laser Current Source from the Front Panel..............................................................................................5

Operating a Laser in Constant Current Mode.................................................................................................................5

Operating a Laser in Constant Power Mode...................................................................................................................8

Conditions which will Automatically Shut Off the Laser Output ................................................................................12

Chapter 3 Operating in Remote Control

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

Remote Configuration......................................................................................................................................................1

LDC-3916338 Laser Diode Current Source Command Set .............................................................................................1

Status Reporting..............................................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 4 Command Reference

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

LDC-3916338 Device-Dependent Commands................................................................................................................3

LDC-3916338 Device-Command Reference....................................................................................................................3

Chapter 5 Calibration and Troubleshooting Guide

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1

Calibration Overview.......................................................................................................................................................1

Local Calibration of the Laser Current Source.................................................................................................................3

Remote Calibration of the 3916338 Current Source Module..........................................................................................6

Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................................................10