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5.
Connect the supplied 5V power supply unit to the socket on the laser head, and plug it in to the mains.
6.
To start the laser, turn the key on the Control Box clockwise to the ON position. If it is already in the ON
position, turn it to OFF and then ON again. Light will be emitted as soon as the key is turned.
7.
The laser will now start up in continuous-wave, constant current mode at its nominal maximum power level.
The power and wavelength may continue to drift for up to 3 minutes while the temperature of the platform
stabilizes.
NOTE
If the power does not match the power as stated on the test sheet see Section12: Service for more
information.
Modulation quick-start
There are three ways of modulating the 06-MLD (digital, analog, and on/off modulation), the simplest of which is the
on/off modulation feature, which requires no data connection to the laser. Here is a quick guide to getting on/off
modulation up and running. For a detailed guide to operating the laser in modulation modes see section 6.3.
1.
Set your signal generator to give a square-wave with an amplitude of 5V peak-to-peak.
2.
Connect the input from the signal generator to the socket labelled “ON/OFF MOD” on the Control Box via a
3.5 mm stereo plug (section 6.3 contains details on wiring the plug).
3.
When the system is connected to a signal generator it will automatically enter on/off modulation mode.
4.
When an input signal is received the laser will begin modulating (5 V = on, 0 V = off). The peak power is set by
default to the laser’s nominal maximum power.
5.
To return to continuous-
wave mode, disconnect the connector from the “ON/OFF MOD” socket, then
restart
the laser by turning the key off and on again.
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