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Thorlabs Ltd.
Saint Thomas Place, Ely
Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX,
UK
Tel:

+44 (0) 1353 654440

Fax:

+44 (0) 1353 654444

www.thorlabs.com

Thorlabs Inc.
56 Sparta Avenue
Newton, NJ07860
USA
Tel:

+1 973 300 3000

Fax:

+1 973 300 3600

www.thorlabs.com

Summary of Contents for TLS001-1550

Page 1: ...TLS001 635 TLS001 1550 T Cube Laser Source User Guide Original Instructions...

Page 2: ...ll The APT Software 13 3 2 Mechanical Installation 14 3 2 1 Environmental Conditions 14 3 2 2 Mounting Options 14 3 2 3 Removing the Baseplate 15 3 3 Electrical Installation 16 3 3 1 Connecting a Lase...

Page 3: ...Simulated Configuration Using APT Config 26 Chapter 6 Software Reference 29 6 1 GUI Panel 29 6 2 Settings Panel 30 Appendices Appendix A Preventive Maintenance 32 Appendix B Specifications and Associ...

Page 4: ...Clarification of an instruction or additional information Warnings The unit must be connected only to an earthed fused supply of 5V The Equipment as described herein is designed for use by personnel...

Page 5: ...he laser source should wear appropriate eye protection LASER APERTURE COMPLIES WITH IEC 60825 1 ED 1 2 2001 01 AND 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PERSUANT TO LASER NOTICE NO 50 DATED...

Page 6: ...Mode button and safety keyswitch The laser source operates in constant optical power mode The output power of the lasr diode is monitored continuously A feedback circuit adjusts the laser power to ach...

Page 7: ...As a further level of convenience when using these controllers Thorlabs also offers the new K Cube Controller Hubs KCH301 and KCH601 This product has been designed specifically with multiple T Cube o...

Page 8: ...ich provides all of the necessary APT system software services such as generation of GUI panels communications handling for multiple USB units and logging of all system activity to assist in hardware...

Page 9: ...d loaded to allow multiple operating configurations to be created and easily applied For many users the APTUser application provides all of the functionality necessary to operate the APT hardware with...

Page 10: ...unning the APT software These settings have global effect such as switching between simulator and real operating mode and incorporation of calibration data The APTConfig utility is provided as a conve...

Page 11: ...nent Consequently ActiveX Controls can be incorporated into a wide range of software development environments for use by client application developers Development environments supported include Visual...

Page 12: ...by the APT ActiveX Server as shown in Fig 2 2 Fig 2 2 System Architecture Diagram Refer to the main APT Software online help file APTServer hlp available from the Windows Start menu for a complete pr...

Page 13: ...ser can select multiple panel views displaying different information about a particular hardware unit The multitasking architecture ensures that the graphical control panels always remain live showing...

Page 14: ...2 2 Mounting Options The T Cube Laser Source is shipped with a baseplate fitted ready to be bolted to a breadboard optical table or similar surface If desired the baseplate can be removed and the unit...

Page 15: ...o the baseplate Retain the bolts for future use if the baseplate is refitted 2 Turn the unit upside down 3 Remove the backing paper from the rubber feet supplied taking care not to touch the exposed a...

Page 16: ...required to have a safety interlock and or key switch However a functional interlock see Fig 3 2 and key switch see Fig 4 1 is provided on these products The key switch must be turned on and a short...

Page 17: ...S101 for use with a single laser source cube Alternatively an external regulated 5V power supply can be used Warning DO NOT PLUG A POWERED UP T CUBE INTO THE TCH002 USB CONTROLLER HUB Always ensure th...

Page 18: ...isplayed for a few seconds Thorlabs offers a compact 5V single way power supply TPS101 for use with a single laser source cube Alternatively the USB controller hub TCH002 provides power and USB comms...

Page 19: ...it 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 sou...

Page 20: ...diode current in mA OUTPUT Potentiometer Used to set the output intensity power of the laser MODE Button Switches the display between mW mA and dBm modes see Section 4 2 2 ENABLE Button Turns the lase...

Page 21: ...on is used to switch between these modes of operation The current setting is indicated by a dash in the LED display The MODE button also allows the user to select the method of adjusting the laser pow...

Page 22: ...ted the display shows the laser output power in dBm The dBm mode uses a 1mW reference i e 0dB 1mW Press the MODE button to select the display mode If required the display setting can also be persisted...

Page 23: ...r can adjust the display intensity to suit the optical environment Turn the OUTPUT potentiometer to increase or decrease the display brighhtness If required the brightness setting can also be saved to...

Page 24: ...Hardware configurations and parameter settings can be saved to a file which simplifies system set up whenever APT User is run up This tutorial shows how the APTUser application provides all of the fu...

Page 25: ...e associated controller flashes This is useful in multi channel systems for identifying which channel is associated with which GUI 8 Turn the OUTPUT control on the GUI panel to change the output power...

Page 26: ...n aid learning how to use the APT software and as an aid to developing custom software applications offline Any number of virtual control units can be combined to emulate a collection of physical hard...

Page 27: ...In the Simulator field check the Enable Simulator Mode box The name of the most recently used configuration file is displayed in the Current Configuration window 5 In the Control Unit field select La...

Page 28: ...ical APT hardware unit is factory programmed with a unique 8 digit serial number In order to simulate a set of real hardware the Config utility allows an 8 digit serial number to be associated with ea...

Page 29: ...the laser Laser Current Display shows the actual output current of the laser mW and dBm LEDs lit when the associated display units are selected see Section 6 2 Key Switch LED lit green when the front...

Page 30: ...nnector 0 to 10V Pot Software the output is the sum of the value set in software and that set using the front panel potentiometer Settings button Displays the Settings panel which allows the tuning pa...

Page 31: ...is parameter sets the 7 segment display on the control panel of the unit to show the laser output as mW mA or dBm in the same way as pressing the MODE button This setting is independent of the display...

Page 32: ...ntains no user servicable parts Only personnel authorized by Thorlabs Ltd and trained in the maintenance of this equipment should remove its covers or attempt any repairs or adjustments Maintenance is...

Page 33: ...20 x 60 x 47mm 4 8 x 2 4 x 1 8 Weight 280g 9 88 oz B 2 Associated Products Caution The output power of the TLS001 635 can be driven beyond 2 5mW The displays both LED and GUI are accurate up to 2 5mW...

Page 34: ...et point reading the laser power or current and setting the LED display intensity can be performed Methods DeleteParamSet Deletes stored settings for specific controller DisableOutput Disables the opt...

Page 35: ...l source of the laser unit associated with the ActiveX control instance SetDispIntensity Sets the front panel LED display intensity SetGUIDispUnits Sets the display mode of the associated GUI panel Se...

Page 36: ...d found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ...

Page 37: ...o see Fig 1 sold to a company or institute within the EC currently owned by a company or institute within the EC still complete not disassembled and not contaminated Fig 4 1 Crossed out wheelie bin sy...

Page 38: ...38 HA0164T Rev F Feb 2018 Chapter 6...

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