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T-Cube Laser Diode Driver
Chapter 3
Getting Started
3.1
Mechanical Installation
3.1.1 Environmental Conditions
Location
Indoor use only
Maximum altitude
2000 m
Temperature range
5
o
C to 40
o
C
Maximum Humidity
Less than 80% RH (non-condensing) at 31°C
To ensure reliable operation the unit should not be e xposed to corrosive agents or
excessive moisture, heat or dust.
If the unit has been stored at a low temperature or in an environment of high humidity,
it must be allowed to reach ambient conditions before being powered up.
3.1.2 Mounting Options
The T-Cube Laser Driver is shipped with a ba seplate fitted, ready to be bolted to a
breadboard, optical table or similar surface.
If required, the baseplate can be removed and the unit can be stood on rubber feet -
see Section 3.1.3.
For multiple cube system s, a USB controller hub is available - see Section 1.2. for
further details. Full instructions o n the fitting and use o f the controller hub are
contained in handbook for the product.
Warning
Operation outside the foll owing environmental limits may ad versely affect
operator safety.
Caution
When siting the unit, it should be positioned so as not to impede the operation
of the control panel buttons.
Ensure that proper airflow is maintained to the rear of the unit. Do not cover the
ventilation holes in the case.
Note
During its operation the T-Cube Laser Driver dissipates some heat that causes a
temperature rise inside the unit. This in turn, can reduce the precision of the unit
slightly, especially at high output currents. For the highest level of precision it is
therefore beneficial to mount the unit onto the optical table (or other metal surface)
where the large metal surface of the table will conduct most of the heat away from
unit. Mounting the unit on the TCH002 hub will also have the same benefit
