Lambda beam user manual
3.3. LASER OPERATION
Status Indicators
The laser module includes two
to indicate the laser status:
Status
Description
POWER
On
Off
Key switch off, interlock open or switched off via
Power supply not connected
KEYLOCK
On
Key switch off, interlock open or switched off via
Off
Key switch on and interlock closed (and switched on
via
if connected to computer)
Flashing
Error
EMISSION
On
Laser active, emission possible
(depending on selected output power)
Off
Laser inactive
Flashing
5 second delay before activating laser
3.3
Laser operation
In order to turn the laser on without using a computer or remote control, please:
1. Connect the system as described in the previous section.
2. Select the modulation mode using the switch (
/
/ ANALOG) on the back side of the controller. Changing the
modulation mode is only possible while the key switch is in the OFF position.
3. For
or ANALOG modulation mode, please apply a voltage to the modulation
input (
connector). Note that even with an input voltage of
0 V
, a small amount
of laser radiation can be emitted.
4. Close the interlock and turn the key switch to the ON position. The laser will start
with a
5 s
delay (as required by
regulation ). Once the laser is active, the EMIS-
SION indicator is lit.
For safety reasons, the key lock is activated when you connect the laser to power, even
if the key switch is in the ON position. To start the laser, turn the key switch off and on
again.
The Lambda beam series can also be controlled via
as described in
7
