OWNERS MANUAL | Cobolt 06-01 Series | D0136-K DECEMBER 2018
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Laser head
The laser head contains the laser cavity, beam shaping optics, thermoelectric coolers (TEC) for temperature control
and, in 06-DPLs, an optical feed-back loop which ensures long-term power stability of the emitted laser beam. The
laser head also features a manual mechanical shutter, a laser hazard label and a laser classification label. When power
is supplied to the laser head, regardless of direct on/off or key-switch state, the temperature control element will be
active to reach its set point values.
06-01 Free beam 06-MLD
Cobolt model 06-01 are 06-MLD free beam lasers. See section 5.1.1 for available wavelengths and power levels. The
laser head can take electrical power from either the power jack or the 15-pin D-SUB connector. The D-SUB (OEM
model only) and the mini-USB can each be used to communicate with the laser. In addition, the laser head features
an SMA connector for the digital modulation input and a 2.5mm socket for the interlock.
06-03 Fiber pigtailed 06-MLD
Cobolt version 06-03 lasers are 06-MLD models delivered with a permanently aligned fiber pigtail. The fiber is
equipped with a removable end-cap for protection of the fiber end-face. The fiber end-cap serves as the mechanical
shutter of the laser system. See section 5.1.2 for available wavelengths and power levels.
06-91 Free beam 06-DPL
Cobolt model 06-91 are 06-DPL free beam lasers. See section 5.1.1 for available wavelengths and power levels. The
mini-USB is used to communicate with the laser. In addition, the laser head supplies a Molex 6-pin connection, of
which the pin 1 and pin 2 are used for the remote interlock function.
Key control box
The optional key control box allows the user to operate the laser with a CE/CDRH compliant key-switch. It also
provides direct connections for analog modulation and (06-MLD) on/off modulation. The key control Box has LEDs to
indicate the laser status. When power is supplied to the laser head, regardless of direct on/off or key-switch state, the
temperature control elements will be active to reach set point values.
The status of the laser operation is given via LED indicators 06-MLD:
POWER
Green
Power is supplied.
ON
Orange
Laser emission is on. This light is on in modulation mode if laser emission is possible.
ERROR
Red
An error has occurred.
The status of the laser operation is given via LED indicators 06-DPL:
ON
Orange
Laser emission is on. This light is on in modulation mode if laser emission is possible.
ERROR
Red
An error has occurred.
