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Temperature-Controlled Laser Diode Mounts
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions ........................................... 1
Chapter 2 Safety ................................................................................. 2
Chapter 3 Description ........................................................................ 3
Chapter 4 Setup .................................................................................. 5
4.1. Package Contents .......................................................... 5
4.2. Laser Installation ........................................................... 5
4.2.1. General Configuration ................................................................. 5
4.2.2. Special Note for G Style Configuration Laser Diodes .................. 7
4.3. Laser Diode Controller Connection ................................. 8
4.3.1. Using the Thorlabs LDC/ITC Series Laser Controllers ................ 8
4.3.2. Using a Third-Party Laser Controller ........................................... 8
4.4. TEC Controller Connection ............................................ 10
4.4.1. Using the Thorlabs TED Series TEC Controllers ...................... 10
4.4.2. Using a Third-Party TEC controller ............................................ 10
4.5. Mounting Other Accessories ........................................ 11
4.5.1. Mounting Thorlabs Fiber Coupled Pigtailed Lasers ................... 11
4.6. Making the Safety Interlock Connections ..................... 12
Chapter 5 Operation ......................................................................... 13
5.1. RF Modulation ............................................................. 13
5.2. Status and Interlocks ................................................... 14
5.3. Temperature Sensor .................................................... 15
Chapter 6 Maintenance .................................................................... 16
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 17
Chapter 8 Specifications ................................................................. 18
Chapter 9 Drawing ........................................................................... 19
Chapter 10 Regulatory ....................................................................... 20
Chapter 11 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts....................................... 21