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1030 nm Fiber Isolator

 

Chapter 2: Setup 

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TTN027990-D02 

Chapter 2  Setup 

2.1.  Unpacking 

Note: 

Thorlabs  aligns  the  isolator  with  unpolarized  light.  This  unit  is  fusion 

spliced  with  the  laser  source  fiber  and  individually  tested.  See  the  included  test 
report for details. 

2.2.  Installation Procedure 

1)  Carefully remove the unit from the box by removing the pins holding the 

input  and  output  fibers.  Be  wary  of  damaging  the  fiber  when  removing 
the unit from the box. 

2)  Place the isolator into your fiber optic system. 

3)  Secure the base of the isolator to the table via the 4-40 (M3) mounting 

slot.  

4)  Orient the isolator according to the engraving on the lid. 

5)  Splice  the  fiber  to  the  source via  fusion  (recommended)  or mechanical 

splice. 

6)  Turn on the power source within the isolator wavelength range (±10 nm 

of the center wavelength). 

7)  Ensure  you  apply  only  the  maximum  rated  power  of  the  isolator  as 

indicated on this spec sheet. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for IO-K-1030

Page 1: ...IO K 1030 Fiber Isolator User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Description 3 3 1 Polarization Independent Optical Path Schematic 4 Chapter 4 Operation 5 4 1 Forward Mode 5 4 2 Reverse Mode 5 Chapter 5 Warranty 5 Chapter 6 Specifications 6 Chapter 7 Drawing 7 Chapter 8 Regulatory 8 8 1 Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility 8 8 2 Ecological Background 8 Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts 9 ...

Page 3: ...powerful permanent magnet Keep all steel objects and anything affected by a magnetic field at a minimum distance of 2 50 mm from the isolator WARNING Do NOT attempt to disassemble this isolator The isolator must remain contained by the isolator body Any disassembly of the isolator voids the warranty and can be unsafe ...

Page 4: ... holding the input and output fibers Be wary of damaging the fiber when removing the unit from the box 2 Place the isolator into your fiber optic system 3 Secure the base of the isolator to the table via the 4 40 M3 mounting slot 4 Orient the isolator according to the engraving on the lid 5 Splice the fiber to the source via fusion recommended or mechanical splice 6 Turn on the power source within...

Page 5: ...report comes with every serialized part An isolator consists of a Faraday rotator at least two polarizers a half wave retarder and collimating lenses The main body of the isolator contains the Faraday rotator polarizers and retarder The outer aluminum sleeves protect the input and output ports containing the collimating lens and fiber ferrule This isolator is mounted on a baseplate with two 4 40 M...

Page 6: ...1030 nm Fiber Isolator Chapter 3 Description Page 4 TTN027990 D02 3 1 Polarization Independent Optical Path Schematic ...

Page 7: ...ck enters the isolator and is split by the output beam displacer The two beams are rotated 45 by the waveplate and another 45 by the faraday rotator The two beams are now oriented 90 as compared to the forward beams and walk off a second time instead of being recombined These beams do not couple into the input fiber and are absorbed inside the isolator housing The laser is now isolated from downst...

Page 8: ...t 0 150 kg Optical Specifications Isolation 1030 nm 33 dB Min 40 dB Typ Max Powera 10 W CW Insertion Loss Without Connectors 1 3 dB Typ 1 4 dB Max Polarization Dependent Loss PDL 0 25 dB Return Loss 50 dB a The maximum power specification represents the maximum power for the combined forward and reverse directions Therefore the sum of the powers in the forward and reverse directions cannot exceed ...

Page 9: ...1030 nm Fiber Isolator Chapter 7 Drawing Rev B Sept 14 2018 Page 7 Chapter 7 Drawing ...

Page 10: ...bs products such as Pure OEM products that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the user e g OEM laser driver cards Components Mechanics and optics Left over parts of units disassembled by the user PCB s housings etc If you wish to return a Thorlabs unit for waste recovery please contact Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information 8 1 Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility I...

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