Arroyo Instruments ComboSource 6300 Series, User Manual

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6300 Series ComboSource User’s Manual · Page 7
Quick Start
The
ComboSource was designed with ease of use in mind, and you will likely
have little need for this manual for most of the features the unit offers. This
section will show how you can quickly get the unit up and running in almost no
time.
After unpacking the unit,
ensure that the voltage selection on the Input Power
Connector (IPC) on the back of the unit is set to the correct voltage . This is
critical, as incorrect voltages can damage the unit. The ComboSource is
typically shipped in the 120V configuration from the factory, but always verify the
voltage selection. Change the voltage as needed. For more information, refer to
Changing the Voltage Selection under the Installation section below.
Once the voltage selection has been completed, plug the AC cord into the unit
and into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch located on the front panel, and
the unit will power up, displaying the model information, serial number, and
firmware version number.
Press the
Menu button to enter the menu, select the » Goto Laser Menu by
pressing the knob, then scroll down until Io Lim setting is displayed. Press the
knob again to edit the setting, and adjust the limit as appropriate to your laser
diode. Press the knob again to save the value. Scroll down and make the same
adjustments to the voltage limit (
Vf Lim ). Next, you should adjust the
temperature control settings appropriate for your device. Scroll back to the top
of the list and choose
«
Return to Main Menu , scroll down and select
»
Goto
TEC Menu , then scroll down and adjust the TEC current limit ( I Lim ) and high
and low temperature limits ( T-High Lim and T-Low Lim ), as appropriate for your
application. Once you have made all your adjustments, press the Menu button
to exit the menu.
The unit comes pre-programmed for the BetaTHERM 10K3A1 thermistor. If the
ComboSource is being connected to a LaserMount, no changes need to be
made, as this is the thermistor used in the mount (except for 150°C rated
mounts, which use RTDs). However, if you are using a different manufacturer’s
thermistor or BetaTHERM thermistor, you will need to select the correct sensor
and verify the coefficients are set correctly. Change the
Sensor setting and
navigate to the Sensor Coeffs sub-menu, pressing the knob to enter the sub-
menu. Adjust the constants to reflect the values for your sensor, if needed.
Next, connect the cables between your
LaserMount or other fixture and the
LASER and TEC OUTPUT connectors of the ComboSource . We recommend
using our cables as they have been designed to work well with the
ComboSource . If using your own cables, ensure they have been properly wired
according to the pin-out of the ComboSource and your fixture.