Setting up for Measurements
Beam Cube User Guide
PC scope to see everything on the PC. You can also use a
regular Ophir smart display and regular oscilloscope).
1.
Camera. Connect the USB to USB cable between the PC
outlet of the Beam Cube and the USB2.0 port on the PC
2.
Power meter. Connect the D15 to D15 cable between the
power meter outlet of the Beam Cube and the power meter. If
using the USB Interface, also connect the USB to USB cable
between the USBI and the PC.
3.
Oscilloscope. Connect the BNC to BNC cable between the
scope output of the Beam Cube and the oscilloscope. If you
are using the PC scope, connect to the PC scope to the PC
with the USB cable.
Figure 3: Electrical Connections of Beam Cube
(when used with USB Interface and PC scope)
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4.3
Setup for Beam Profiling and Operation
Note: Configuring the camera for the specific laser under
test is detailed fully in chapters 4 and 5 of the BeamStar
USB
PC or Laptop
USB2.0 USB
Beam Cube
CAMERA
POWER
METER
SCOPE
PC Scope
USB Interface
USB to USB cable
D15 to D15 cable
USB to USB cable
USB to USB cable
BNC to BNC cable