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T-Cube Laser Source
3.4 Connect The Hardware
1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.2.
2) Connect the connectorized output fiber to the unit - see Section 3.3.1.
3) Connect the laser source unit to the power supply - see Section 3.3.5.
4) Connect the INTERLOCK jack plug - see Section 3.3.2.
5) Connect the PSU to the main supply and switch ‘ON’. The version number of the
embedded software is displayed while the unit boots up. If the unit is being used
with the TCH002 USB Controller hub, the bay ident number is also displayed. The
software version is useful when requesting technical support.
6) Connect the laser source unit to your PC.
7) Windows
TM
should detect the new hardware. Wait while Windows
TM
installs the
drivers for the new hardware - see the Getting Started guide for more information.
8) For best accuracy, wait approximately 30 mins for the unit to thermally stabilize to
the environment.
Note
The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length.
Communication lengths in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using
a powered USB hub).
