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Butterfly Laser Diode Mount

 

Chapter 2: Safety

 

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10614-D02 

Chapter 2 

Safety 

WARNING 

Always observe proper laser safety when operating this unit. 

 

Summary of Contents for LM14S2

Page 1: ...LM14S2 Butterfly Laser Diode Mount User Guide...

Page 2: ...ser Controllers 7 4 5 2 Using a Third Party Laser Controller 7 4 6 TEC Controller Connection 8 4 6 1 Using the Thorlabs TED200C Controller 8 4 6 2 Using a Third Party TEC Controller 8 4 7 Grounding 8...

Page 3: ...n your device Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal Equipotentiality O...

Page 4: ...Butterfly Laser Diode Mount Chapter 2 Safety Page 2 10614 D02 Chapter 2 Safety WARNING Always observe proper laser safety when operating this unit...

Page 5: ...in butterfly packages A Bias T adapter is also included allowing the laser to be directly modulated up to 500 MHz This adapter is intended for use only with butterfly lasers that have integrated RF mo...

Page 6: ...4 Replace the bottom cover to the unit and secure it with the four 4 40 screws previously removed The cover must be oriented to allow the TEC LOCK switch to pass through it When installed properly the...

Page 7: ...ion Card can be used to route the DB9 input signals to the mounted laser diode Refer to Section 4 2 1 for specifics on which side of the configuration card to use For non standard devices that do not...

Page 8: ...ump Laser Diode View shows alternate locations for monitor and laser diodes Figure 4 Type 2 Telcom Laser Diode Figure 5 Type 2 Laser with Integrated Bias T 9 8 11 10 12 14 13 CASE TEC LASER DIODE THER...

Page 9: ...with the LDC to the laser mount and to the controller 4 5 2 Using a Third Party Laser Controller When using a third party controller a custom cable will have to be made to properly interface to the l...

Page 10: ...it will simply disconnect it from the cable shield In fact when using a driver that does have a grounded anode connection it may be beneficial to remove JMP1 to prevent a ground loop from forming JMP...

Page 11: ...described in Step 7 of Section 4 1 Do not clamp the right side ZIF socket 2 Remove the two black cap head screws on the right side ZIF socket The socket will stay in place as it is soldered to the mai...

Page 12: ...no external circuitry If third party controllers are used to drive the laser diode or TEC elements then ONLY the LD ON indicator can be used To prevent damage to the Status and Interlock circuits the...

Page 13: ...g device installed and the unit will operate normally as described in the procedures in this manual If you wish to make use of the interlock feature you will need to acquire the appropriate connector...

Page 14: ...ble Solution Directions LD is not fully seated Make sure your laser diode is fully inserted into the LM14S2 laser mount and its body is in full contact with the heat sink base and the four securing sc...

Page 15: ...500 MHz RF Input Connection SMA RF Input Impedance 25 On Bias T Adapter Maximum RF Power 200 mW or Limit of Laser Diode Laser Polarity Anode Grounded See Section 4 7 TEC Specifications Maximum TEC Cur...

Page 16: ...Butterfly Laser Diode Mount Chapter 9 Mechanical Drawing Page 14 10614 D02 Chapter 9 Mechanical Drawing...

Page 17: ...M14S2 2 Pin 12 is identified by two adjacent pads with a narrow slit between them see Figure 9 to the right 3 If you have a Revision A Type 1 Type 2 adapter card Rev marking is located next to the TYP...

Page 18: ...most EO device functions Please refer to Tables Table 1 and Table 2 for specifics on the connections If you have problems working out the configuration please feel free to contact Tech Support for ass...

Page 19: ...r Thorlabs 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...

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