OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 06-01 Series | D0136-K DECEMBER 2018
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Modulation Quick start guide
The 06-DPL can be modulated with digital modulation, analog modulation or a combination of the two. The simplest
of which is the digital modulation. Here is a quick guide to getting digital 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, 0-5 V.
2.
Connect the input from the signal generator to the SMA connector on the back of the laser head.
3.
Choose digital modulation mode
in the Cobolt Monitor™ software (see section
9 for software installation
instructions).
4.
When an input signal is received the laser will begin modulating (5 V = high, 0 V = low). The peak power is set
by High current setting in the software.
Closedown operation
1.
Turn the key switch to OFF first (CDRH models only).
2.
Disconnect PSU from mains outlet.
3.
Disconnect laser from PSU.
4.
Disconnect laser head from Key control box (only required for shipping).
