Chapter Four: Installation and Operation
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Iklwa Laser User Manual
Approved for Public Release; NG19-2099 CEO-UMAN-0055E
First Time Laser Power-Up Procedure
Remove the cap that protects laser output window and make sure the window is clean. If
not, gently clean it with a lens tissue and methanol.
Turn on the chiller and verify its settings:
1.
Turn on the chiller.
2.
Check the temperature setting of the chiller. Refer to the test report included
in the Iklwa laser shipment for the coolant operational temperature. The
chiller’s temperature setting should be the same as in the report. If set to a
different temperature, change it to match the setting on the report.
3.
The minimum flow rate for Iklwa laser is 1.5 gpm. Ensure the flow rate meets
the requirement. If it does not, open the valve inside the chiller until it
matches the flow rate recorded in the test report.
4.
Run the chiller for approximately half an hour to allow it to stabilize at the set
temperature.
WARNING.
Do not operate coolant system below air condensation temperature (dew
point) at the laser head. Condensation on the diode arrays can seriously damage the
laser head.
TEC Controller
1.
Verify that all connections from the laser to the controller are complete.
2.
Verify that the temperature has been set to the value on the ATP Test Report.
3.
Turn on the power per the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
Wait for several minutes to see if the actual temperature is stabilized at the set
temperature. If so, then go to the next step.
WARNING.
Do not set the temperature of SHG below air condensation temperature
(dew point) at laser head. Condensation on the SHG crystal can seriously damage the
crystal.
5.
Verify that there are no objects in the laser beam path except for the negative
lens and power meter.
WARNING.
Wear proper laser safety eyewear to protect the eyes.