IPG IX-6168-PS, Hardware Reference Manual

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Laser Components
The laser light source for the IX-6168-PS workstation is a diode-pumped solid state
(DPSS) laser, located inside the system enclosure. Before you use the system, be sure
to read the documentation provided by the laser manufacturer.
The laser components include:
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Laser head with attached harmonic generators, mounted on a sliding trolley and
coupled to the granite at the bottom of the system enclosure
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Laser power supply, located inside the external control rack
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Water cooling unit (chiller), sitting on the bottom of the external control rack
There are two ways to control the laser:
• Manual operation using the Lumentum software
• External control via electrical interfaces to the IPG Photonics IX-6168-PS
workstation
Laser Specifications
Model Lumentum PicoBlade2 Laser System
Wavelength 355 nm
Power 15 W nominal
Control Interface Ethernet