NKT Photonics Koheras ACOUSTIK, Product Manual

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1 Description
The Koheras ACOUSTIK is a rack or table mounted 16 slot modular laser system
designed to integrate multiple Koheras BASIK fiber laser modules and optional
BOOSTIK amplifier modules (2 maximum). Modules slide into the system’s slots and
mate with a backplane electrical connector. Inserted BASIK modules require one slot
each and BOOSTIK modules occupy two slots. The ACOUSTIK includes a control
section that provides power, signaling
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and data communications to all inserted
modules. The control section’s functionality includes:
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system controller – Provides overall management and operation of all
modules.
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DC Power – Supplies DC power to all inserted modules including an AC main
power ON/OFF switch.
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Safety – Interconnects the inserted modules with a single safety interlock
circuit including door and key switch control.
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Control interfaces – Serial USB or Ethernet connectivity connects a control
PC to all inserted modules and the system controller.
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Modulation and trigger I/O – External input and output ports for wavelength
and emission control of inserted modules.
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Status LEDs - Summary indicators for all inserted modules.
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Emission button – Enables emission for all inserted modules
Figure 1 ACOUSTIK front panel
Optical output
BASIK modules only
Up to 16 BASIK modules can be inserted into the system. In a standard system, optical
output is distributed from each individual module using either FC/APC or SC/APC
connectors. Fiber distribution of up to 16 main outputs and 16 monitor outputs is
managed through mechanical means and fiber bend radius limits must be observed.
1. Modulation and trigger signaling – BASIK modules only
Module slots Control section