I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T I O N
Introduction to the LDX-3500 Series Front Panel
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Introduction to the LDX-3500 Series Front Panel
The LDX-3500 Series Precision Current Source's front panel contains displays
and controls for the current source hardware. Each of the labeled areas on the
front panel (e.g. DISPLAY, MODE) is described in this chapter.
Refer to Figure 2.1 for the following discussions of the LDX-3500 Series Precision
Current Sources front panel sections. The key words are in capital letters for quick
identification. Although an LDX-3525 front panel is shown, Figure 2.1 may be
used for front panel familiarization with the LDX-3545 and LDX-3565.
Figure 2.1
LDX-3525 Front Panel
Adjustments
The ADJUST section contains the Adjust knob for entering values, and it contains
the ENBL (adjust enable) switch and indicator. In order to make any set point or
parameter adjustment, the ENBL indicator must be lit. Pressing the ENBL switch
toggles the ENBL indicator on or off.
Display
The display is used to show measurements, output set point, and parameter set
points. Whenever a set point is being displayed, the VIEW SET indicator will be lit.
The DISPLAY switch is used to select the measured current, power, or the set
point value. The set point type is determined by the MODE selection.
When in I CW or I HBW modes, the set point will be output current and the display
switch will toggle between output current measurement, output current set point,
and power measurement. When in POWER mode, the set point will be laser
Adjust Enable
Switch
Error Indicators
Parameter Switch
Display Switch
Adjust Knob
AC POWER
ON/Off Switch
Modulation Input
Connector
Range Select
Switch
Mode Select
Switch
Output
ON/Off
Switch
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