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The TA-7600 Tapered Amplifier Controller utilizes a low-noise switching power 
supply. It should work at any normal line voltage (100-140 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1 φ ). 
You should have been p ovided with a wall plug appropriate for your country. 

 

Customer Service

 

Service 

The TA-7600 series amplifier is designed as a maintenance-free amplifier, thus there are no 
scheduled service actions.  

If your amplifier does require service, repair, or calibration, please call for a Return Authorization 
Number before shipping the unit to Newport.  

Technical Support 

Information and advice about the performance or operation of your TA-7600 series amplifier is 
available from our applications engineers. For quickest response ask for “Technical Support” and 
have your model and serial number available. The model and serial number can be read from the top 
of the amplifier head label. 

Hours:

 8:00–5:00 PST, Monday through Friday 

 (excluding holidays). 

Toll Free:

 1-866-NUFOCUS (1-866-683-6287) Select Option 2 

(from the USA & Canada only) 

Phone:

 (408) 919-1500 Select Option 2

 

Support is also available by email: 

Email:

 [email protected] 

We typically respond to email within one business day. 

 

Summary of Contents for TA-7600 Series

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE TA 7600 Semiconductor Tapered Amplifier 90035117 rev A ...

Page 2: ... of the seed The TA 7600 can provide up to 1 W of coherent radiation in the region of 725 860 nm The following table indicates the specific models available and their respective performance Model Description TA 7612 755 775 nm 1 W at peak free space output TA 7612 P 755 775 nm 0 5 W at peak fiber coupled output TA 7613 765 790 nm 1 W at peak free space output TA 7613 P 765 790 nm 0 5 W at peak fib...

Page 3: ...al symbols have been used throughout this manual An explanation of these symbols is given here Symbol Explanation Warning This symbol warns the user of a potential danger either electrical or optical Caution This symbol notifies the users that extra caution should be exercised when performing procedures discussed in that section This symbol notifies the user of a special consideration that should ...

Page 4: ...lifier head There are no user serviceable parts inside the amplifier head or controller Unauthorized opening of the head or controller will void the warranty and may result in misalignment of the amplifier and or irreparable damage to the internal components The following table contains a list of wavelength ranges and maximum internal powers accessible inside the different model amplifier heads Lo...

Page 5: ... your specific wavelength requirements other labels similar to those shown may be used Figure 2 Labels on the front top and rear of the amplifier head Light is emitted from the aperture directly below the warning label if the system is a free space model or from the end of the fiber if it is a fiber coupled model as shown 5 ...

Page 6: ... region or location The TA 7600 Controller can operate with a variety of single phase ac voltage ranges 100 240 VAC at 50 60 Hz The unit consumes a maximum of 65 W of power and has a safety fuse on the power input main rated at 2 A Slo Blo and 250 V It is designed to operate under normal laboratory operating conditions 15 30 ºC Relative Humidity 80 and non condensing As with all electrical equipme...

Page 7: ...nt the amplifier head bracket in a stable position with the output aperture pointing towards an appropriate beam block Output beam height is two inches for the free space models 2 Position the controller Position the controller within a cable length of the amplifier head about five feet The controller keyswitch should be off fully counter clockwise Be careful position the controller in such a way ...

Page 8: ...ser to the amplifier via the FC APC connector on the input side of the amplifier Make sure that the seed laser polarization is aligned with the slow axis of the fiber in line with the key of the FC APC connector 2 No further alignment of the seed laser should be necessary Beyond the keyswitch activation the TA 7600 series amplifiers are entirely controlled through either the USB or WiFi GUIs USB G...

Page 9: ...ill appear 9 Note that if you have not yet turned on your seed laser or if it is operating at insufficient power the warning button will appear at the bottom of the GUI main screen as shown This does not indicate that there is necessarily a problem only that there is insufficient or no seed power By clicking on the warning button you can see the following message indicating that the amplifier chip...

Page 10: ...ifier chip 13 Click the Amplifier On Off button to deliver current to the diode chip At this point the system should provide amplification of the input seed and this should be indicated on the Output Power meter on the GUI as well as be detectable from the output of the system 14 The TA 7600 system has a power locking loop which will cancel out short term noise and long term fluctuations with ambi...

Page 11: ...oop at or below about 90 of full power If operating the loop at 100 power the current supply will be unable to adjust the current upward to lock out fluctuations 17 To shut the system down simply use the slider to reduce the current to zero and click the Amplifier On Off button Turn the keyswitch to the off position and remove the key for security To prevent damage to the amplifier diode the facto...

Page 12: ...By selecting View Status You can view a window that displays more details regarding the operation of the amplifier View Log displays a log file of user commands as well as any errors 12 ...

Page 13: ... and minimal customer interaction The bulk of the control of the amplifier is intended to be accomplished either through the USB or Wifi GUI The Controller itself is equipped with the safety interlock and keyswitch Below are diagrams of the controller front and rear panels with a description of the function of the indicators and controls that are available 4 2 1 3 Figure 4 Front face of TA 7600 Co...

Page 14: ...fferent than the diode set point current for longer than 1 minute c A short or open circuit condition is detected d The safety interlock is open 4 On Off Keyswitch Turn fully clockwise to turn on amplifier TEC will operate when keyswitch is engaged but current will not be delivered to the diode until set by GUI 7 12 8 9 10 11 5 6 Figure 5 Rear panel of TA 7600 Controller 5 Amplifier Head Plug Cabl...

Page 15: ...ion Number before shipping the unit to Newport Technical Support Information and advice about the performance or operation of your TA 7600 series amplifier is available from our applications engineers For quickest response ask for Technical Support and have your model and serial number available The model and serial number can be read from the top of the amplifier head label Hours 8 00 5 00 PST Mo...

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