O-Band Tunable Laser Source
Chapter 5: TLX3 Quick Start Guide
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TLX3 Quick Start Guide
1. Plug the TLX3 laser into the wall supply and turn on the front panel switch.
2. Install the GUI software onto a PC. The software is available here:
https://www.thorlabs.com/Software
The software is also supplied on a memory stick in the shipping box. Note that the software also installs
the Windows driver required for programming the TLX3 via USB.
A desktop shortcut should appear that looks like this:
3. Connect the PC to the TLX3 laser via standard USB cable.
4. Run the GUI application by clicking on the desktop shortcut.
5. First, select the COM port associated with the TLX3 laser and press OK.
6. The GUI window will open in the OFF state as shown below. You can resize it as you prefer.
The laser is now ready to be turned ON and operated.
7. Connect a clean PM FC/APC patch cord to the laser output on the front panel.
NOTE: Cleaning the patch cord is essential to avoid damage to the connectors.
8. Click on the ON/OFF button to enable laser output and check the power output.
9. Make sure to observe all laser safety procedures.
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