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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-SF

Adjustment_60FC-SF    09.12.2020    © Schäfter+Kirchhoff GmbH

Schäfter+Kirchhoff GmbH    Kieler Str. 212    22525 Hamburg, Germany     +49 40 85 39 97-0    [email protected]    www.sukhamburg.com

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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-SF

This document provides assistance in installing the fiber collimators series 60FC-SF. It describes how a fiber 
cable is attached and how the collimation setting is adjusted.

1.  Before You Start

The fiber collimator is shipped with a protection cap for the fiber receptacle and with a front cap.

Please remove all the protection caps first and do not use them as beam 
dumps (risk of photo contamination).

Notice: 

There is a two-part protection cap on the receptacle. For removing this cap perform the following steps in 
oderto remove this cap:

Figure 1:
First, remove the threaded cap from 
the fiber receptacle of the  collimator.

Figure 2:
Then, slightly loosen the small pin 
screw. Use the screwdriver 9D-12. 
Make sure to not loosen it too far, as it 
is small and easily lost.

Figure 3:
Now please pull out the plug.

Summary of Contents for 60FC-SF Series

Page 1: ...re You Start The fiber collimator is shipped with a protection cap for the fiber receptacle and with a front cap Please remove all the protection caps first and do not use them as beam dumps risk of photo contamination Notice There is a two part protection cap on the receptacle For removing this cap perform the following steps in oderto remove this cap Figure 1 First remove the threaded cap from t...

Page 2: ...rs with FC PC 0 polish connectors for fiber collimators with a coaxial axis 60FC SF 0 The fiber collimators are compatible to all fiber connectors type FC including fiber connectors with end caps Do not touch either the optical surface of the lens or the fiber end face If the collimator is not in use reattach both rear and front protection caps Notice Refer to the laser instruction manual for all ...

Page 3: ... the sensitive fiber end face always insert the fiber connector s ferrule A at an angle with the connector key B properly aligned to the receptacle notch C Figure 5 When the ferrule tip is safely located in the inner cylinder of the receptacle align the connector to the receptacle axis and carefully introduce the connector into the collimator Figure 6 Then orient the connector key in a way that it...

Page 4: ...rub screw to reduce the free play of the ferrule in the receptacle The free play in between the connector ferrule and receptacle is only few microns but necessary for inserting the ferrule without force The tightened grub screw and the right hand orientation rule for the connector ensure a high reproducibility in mode field position and angle which is especially important for attaching and reattac...

Page 5: ...damage to the eyes Avoid staring at the reflected beam from reflective objects Avoid pointing the laser beam to other individuals Caution When correctly collimated the laser spot diameter on a target about zR 2 away must have approximately the same diameter such as the beam directly behind the fiber collimator Additionally make sure that there is no focused spot between the collimator and the targ...

Page 6: ... 39 97 0 info sukhamburg de www sukhamburg com 6 Figure 10 Please do not use the two radially arranged screws X There is no limit stop for the threaded nut Stop rotating it further clockwise as soon as a groove becomes visible bejond the threaded nut Notice Figure 11 If a groove becomes visible bejond the threaded nut you must stop rotating it further X X ...

Page 7: ...ermany 49 40 85 39 97 0 info sukhamburg de www sukhamburg com 7 4 Adjustment Tools For assembling and adjusting the fiber collimators series 60FC SF you need the following tools Figure 12 Screw driver type 9D 12 5 Accessories Adapter ring type 12C AM25 with an outer diameter 25 mm for placing the fiber collimator into a standard mirror mount ...

Page 8: ...l an obligation to pay compensation All rights in the event of granting of patents or registration of a utility model Schäfter Kirchhoff GmbH and the Schäfter Kirchhoff logo are registered trademarks The specifications are subject to change the manual is not covered by an update service The system shown on the photos and drawings of this manual may differ in detail from the system delivered Date o...

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