THORLABS CHROLIS, Operation Manual

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3.2 Chrolis Setup
For basic setup of the CHROLIS, please follow these instructions:
Attention
Do not position the device such that the operation of the On/Off switches is difficult.
1. Install the Thorlabs Chrolis software on your computer.
2. Connect the Chrolis to the power outlet at the rear side of the Chrolis using the
provided power cord.
3. Connect the Chrolis to the PC using the supplied USB cable.
4. Make sure that the interlock pin is inserted. Alternatively, if you use an external inter-
lock , connect it to the 2.5 mm jack.
5. Lift the handle "RELEASE LLG" on the front side of the CHROLIS
6. Insert the Liquid Light Guide (LLG) that is connected to the light receiving optical sys-
tem. Make sure to insert the end that is labeled by a yellow band into the CHROLIS.
7. Once the LLG is inserted, release the handle.
8. Switch on the main switch at the back of the housing for general power supply.
9. Switch on the Chrolis using the power switch on the front panel.
10. Start the Chrolis software.
11. For detailed information on the software, please see the software manual available on
the
software website .
Attention
Please install the software prior to connecting the instrument to a PC via the USB interface.
Use only the supplied high speed (USB 2.0) cable, not full speed (USB 1.1) cables or thin pro-
file cables with increased resistance, as this can cause transmission errors and improper instru-
ment operation!
3.3 Connecting the Optical System
The light beam generated by the Chrolis is delivered to the optical system via a Liquid Light
Guide (LLG).
Thorlabs provides the LLG03-4H which can be inserted in all optical systems with a connection
for Liquid Light Guides of a Ø3 mm core.
Please find below the instructions to connect the LLG with the Chrolis.
1. Turn off the Chrolis using the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the Chrolis.
Warning Ensure that all LEDs are off and no light is emitted when removing or inserting the
LLG as light exposure might be harmful to eyes.
2. Lift the handle "RELEASE LLG".
3. Insert the LLG into the Chrolis. Please use the end that is labeled by a yellow band.
4. Release the handle.
5. Turn on the Chrolis using the ON/OFF switch located on the front of the Chrolis.
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