THORLABS KURIOS-VB1, User Manual

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Kurios
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Liquid Crystal Tunable Filters Chapter 5: Operation
Rev G, September 3, 2019
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Chapter 5 Operation
The KURIOS may be operated in one of three ways:
1. From the front panel
2. Using the included software
3. Using the command set
5.1. Operation Modes
5.1.1. Bandwidth
KURIOS has four bandwidth modes: WIDE, MEDIUM, NARROW, and BLACK.
Pressing the bandwidth button on the controller cycles through the modes in the following order:
KURIOS-WB1(/M) : WIDE, BLACK.
KURIOS-WL1(/M) : WIDE, BLACK.
KURIOS-XE2(/M) : NARROW, BLACK.
KURIOS-XL1(/M) : NARROW, BLACK.
KURIOS-VB1(/M) : WIDE, MEDIUM, NARROW, BLACK.
In the software interface, WIDE, MEDIUM, NARROW and BLACK modes are in the Bandwidth Mode section.
The command line can switch between modes using the following commands: BW=1 (BLACK), BW=2 (WIDE),
BW=4 (MEDIUM), BW=8 (NARROW).
5.1.2. Manual
In MANUAL mode, the passband wavelength is directly controlled and changes take effect immediately. There are
various ways to control the passband wavelength:
Turning the WAVELENGTH knob on the KURIOS front panel.
Using the wavelength slider, or directly inputting the desired wavelength in the software interface.
Issuing the command WL=n, where n is the desired wavelength.
When the KURIOS controller is first powered on, it defaults to MANUAL mode after initialization. In other cases, do
one of the following to activate MANUAL mode:
Press the MODE button on the controller repeatedly until MANUAL is shown on the controller.
In the software interface, press Manual in the Control Mode section.
Issue the WL=n command, where n is the desired wavelength.
Issue the OM=1 command.
SHOCK WARNING
High voltage inside. To avoid electrical shock, before powering up, make sure that the ground pin of
the power cord is correctly connected to the ground connector in the power socket. Improper
grounding can cause electric shock resulting in severe injury or even death. Do not operate without
the cover installed.
WARNING