NKT Photonics A301-100-000, Product Manual

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1 Description
The SuperK VARIA is a plug & play filter accessory for the SuperK series of lasers.
The VARIA provides a filtered output channel using a variable bandpass filter.
The VARIA also includes a secondary output channel which emits the remaining
portion of unfiltered light.
The SuperK VARIA filter block may be combined with a SuperK CONNECT and
SuperK Fiber Delivery to form a Fiber Delivery System (FDS).
Figure 1 SuperK VARIA general view
Features
Output
The emission from the SuperK VARIA output ports are free space beams. To
deliver the filtered and unfiltered auxiliary outputs, Fiber Deliver System (FDS)
using SuperK CONNECTs can be fitted to the VARIA.
Interlock
The SuperK VARIA is equipped with a safety interlock. The interlock inter-
connects with the SuperK laser’s interlock system. The interlock system is setup
to disable emissions immediately when the interlock circuit is broken, such as a
interconnected safety door switch. Refer to
“Electrical Connections” on page 26
.
Shutters
As a safety feature, each optical output of the SuperK VARIA is equipped with a
mechanical shutter. When the shutter is closed, it blocks all optical emission. The
Optical input