Doc 2136-D01 Rev E 1/24/02
Table of content
Page
1 General information ................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 General description ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 1-3
1.3 Ordering codes and accessories................................................................................. 1-4
1.4 Safety instructions ..................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Warranty.................................................................................................................... 1-5
2 Operation.................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Operating elements.................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Starting up ................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Operating the LDC 500 ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.1 Setting the current limit "ILIM" ................................................................. 2-3
2.3.2 Selecting the laser diode polarity ............................................................... 2-4
2.3.3 Connecting laser diode and photodiode ..................................................... 2-4
2.3.4 Constant current mode (CONST I) ............................................................ 2-6
2.3.5 Constant power mode (CONST P)............................................................. 2-7
2.3.6 Calibrating the optical power display......................................................... 2-9
2.3.7 Analog modulation of the laser diode ........................................................ 2-9
2.3.8 Control Output (Laser Current Monitor).................................................... 2-10
3 Remote control......................................................................................................................... 3-1
4 Service...................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Changing the line voltage.......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Replacing the main fuse ............................................................................................ 4-1
4.3 Adjusting Power Display decimal point.................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Maintenance and repair ............................................................................................. 4-2
