NKT Photonics Koheras ACOUSTIK, Product Manual

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Front and rear panels
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BASIK with BOOSTIK modules
Due to heat dissipation limitations, an ACOUSTIK laser system can only be operated
with a maximum of 2 BOOSTIK amplifier modules. Further, the amplifiers must be
installed in specific slots as described in
“Mechanical Installation” on page 29 .
When amplifier modules are needed, a full installation includes 2 BOOSTIK amplifiers
and 12 BASIK modules.
When paired with a BASIK laser module, a BOOSTIK module can extend the output
power of the system by up to 2 W. The the main output fiber from a Class 3B BASIK is
connected directly to the input of a BOOSTIK amplifier which then boosts the optical
power to a Class 4 rating at its optical output.
Multiplexed optical output
The Koheras ACOUSTIK system is specified with or without optical multiplexing.
Without multiplexing, the individual optical outputs of each module is employed.
When the multiplexed optical output feature is included, the optical output of inserted
modules is combined into a signal optical output on the rear panel of the laser. As this
is an advanced feature that requires a customized design, contact NKTP to discuss
your application suitability for the multiplexed option.
Note: BOOSTIK modules are not supported for use with the multiplexed output op-
tion.
Figure 2 Multiplexed optical output port
Slot configurations
Table 13 of Appendix E shows the supported ACOUSTIK module configurations that
can be inserted into the system slots. Either one or two BOOSTIK modules can be
inserted in specific slots and all other available slots can be fitted with BASIK modules
as required. The system can be fitted from as little as one module to a full slot
configuration.
Note: Proper cooling of an ACOUSTIK system and its inserted modules must be
maintained and is described in the chapter “Mechanical Installation” on page 29 .
Front and rear panels
Front panel
Figure 3 shows the front panel of the ACOUSTIK laser system. The front panel
provides access to 16 slots. A single slot can house a Koheras BASIK module that
connects to a backplane connector. For Koheras BOOSTIK modules, two slots are
2