NKT Photonics A203-000-001, Product Manual

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Optical Connections
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Caution: The SuperK SELECT is intended for use with the SuperK Class 3B and 4
lasers systems only. Using the SuperK SELECT with a laser source other than a Su -
perK laser may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Warning: To operate these systems, you must be familiar with laser safety regula -
tions and have received instruction in the safe use of lasers.
Optical Connections
Following the steps in
Procedure 1
, to insert the output collimator of the SuperK
laser into the Optical Input receptacle of the SuperK SELECT.
Inserting the
SuperK collimator
Procedure 1 Inserting a SuperK output collimator
1. Disconnect power from the laser.
2. If not already installed, position the SuperK SELECT at its final operating
location and securing it to a suitable mounting surface.
3. Partially insert the laser’s output collimator barrel into the Optical Input
receptacle as shown in
Figure 13
.
Figure 13 Partially inserting the collimator
4. Holding the collar, rotate the collimator until the alignment key of the
collimator aligns with the slot at the optical port of the chassis (
Figure 14
).
Figure 14 Collimator alignment key and slot
Note: When the key is aligned with the slot, the axial orientation of the collimator
is correctly aligned.