MIRcat OPERATION
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Once the laser is connected, turn the Enable key on the back panel to the horizontal or “On”
position.
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On the Control Panel GUI, in the Tuning menu, press the grey “Arm Laser” button to switch from
“Standby” mode to “Armed” mode.
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When a safe path for the beam has been prepared, open the shutter on the MIRcat laser head.
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Click on the “Tune to wavelength” button. When the TURN ON emissions button becomes active
click on it to emit laser light.
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The MIRcat Laser gives the user an audio beep feedback that the laser light is on.
Turning the laser off:
On the Control Panel GUI, click the On/Off button in the lower right corner of all Tabs to switch the
laser off. A screen will appear to confirm shut-down. The laser GUI will close and the MIRcat will safely
power down.
NOTE:
The laser can also be turned off via the safety interlock on the back panel, the Laser
Power Key on the back panel, or by pressing and holding the main power switch on the back
panel of the MIRcat.
