THORLABS OCT-LK Series, User Manual

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OCTP Series Scanner
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
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Chapter 2 Introduction
..................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Safety .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 3
2.2.1. Optical Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 3
2.2.2. Service ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.2.3. Accessories and Customization ...................................................................................... 3
Chapter 3 Components and Compatibility
................................................................................... 4
3.1. Components .............................................................................................................. 4
3.1.1. Fiber Collimation Module ................................................................................................ 5
3.1.2. Optical Beamsplitter Module (not for OCTP-NR) ............................................................ 5
3.1.3. Reference Arm Module (not for OCTP-NR) .................................................................... 6
3.1.4. OCT Scan Cube Module ................................................................................................. 7
3.1.5. Objective Holders ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1.6. Lens Kits .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.7. OCT-STAND ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Custom Mounting .................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1. Threaded Holes on Imperial OCTP Scan Cube Module ............................................... 10
3.2.2. Threaded Holes on Metric OCTP Scan Cube Module .................................................. 11
3.2.3. Mounting to Thorlabs OCT-STAND .............................................................................. 11
3.3. Compatibility between Scanner and Base Units .................................................. 12
Chapter 4 Installation
..................................................................................................................... 13
4.1. OCTP Mounting ....................................................................................................... 14
4.2. OCTP Connections .................................................................................................. 15
4.2.1. Connecting the Electrical Control Interface ................................................................... 15
4.2.2. Connecting the Optical Fiber......................................................................................... 16
4.3. Optical Alignment .................................................................................................... 17
4.3.1. Alignment to Optical Axis .............................................................................................. 17
4.3.2. Polarization Adjustment ................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 5 Description
.................................................................................................................... 24
5.1. Theory ...................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.1. Signal Generation ......................................................................................................... 24
5.1.2. Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 24
5.2. Optical Design ......................................................................................................... 25
5.2.1. Common Path Setup (OCTP) ....................................................................................... 25
5.2.2. Dual Path Setup (OCTP-NR) ........................................................................................ 25
5.3. Intended Use ............................................................................................................ 26
5.3.1. Realization..................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
........................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 7 Certifications and Compliance
................................................................................... 30
Chapter 8 Specifications
............................................................................................................... 31
8.1. Reflectivity Scanning Mirror ................................................................................... 32
8.2. Transmission Unscanned Optional Port ............................................................... 32
Chapter 9 Warranty
........................................................................................................................ 33