NKT Photonics SuperK CONNECT, Product Manual

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1 Description
Fiber Delivery System (FDS)
A complete Fiber Deliver System (FDS) consists of a specially prepared fiber and
input coupler termed a fiber delivery (FD) paired with a SuperK CONNECT beam
alignment device. The CONNECT is designed to align a beam from a free-space
aperture so that it enters into the FD fiber with the maximum coupling efficiency.
Operation
A CONNECT is mounted directly over an accessory output aperture port where it
can direct the emission beam from the port to the input coupler of an FD. Using
two adjustable mirrors, a CONNECT steers the beam so that it enters the FD fiber
with minimum loss at the input coupler
i
. Steering of the beam is achieved through
manual adjustment using thumbscrews that pivot the mirrors on two axes
perpendicular to each other. Depending on the FD model, the beam exits the FD
from either a fiber connector or collimator. Multiple FD models are available,
these are characterized by their exit connectors and by their fiber type as shown
in
Table 1 .
Note: A SuperK CONNECT of an FDS is specified for either IR or VIS wavelength
bands.
Note: When using an FDS mounted to an exit aperture, it is important to properly
mount the SuperK CONNECT to the device before enabling emission from the la-
ser system.
Figure 1 Fiber Delivery System – CONNECT and Fiber Delivery
i. Although the input coupler appears to be an NKTP collimator, it is not a collimator.
Input coupler i with
armored fiber
Optical output
port
Input coupler
lock screw
Receiving mirror
thumbscrews
Output mirror
thumbscrews
Mounting flange and
optical input port