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4 Remote control
The units of the LDC200 series do not provide any standard computer interface.
By using the analog inputs and outputs however simple semi-automatic systems may
be build up.
The following control or read back functions are possible:
Interlock
If a relay contact or an open collector transisto r is inserted in the interlock line (refer
to chapter 3.1.2), the output can be switched off automatically at any time.
An automatic reactivation however is not possible.
Setting the laser diode current
If the adjusting knob (L10) is set to the le ft stop the set laser diode current value can
be controlled with an analog voltage of 0 ...+10 V at the “MOD IN”-input, R1. If L10 is
at his right stop, you can also use a control voltage of –10 V … 0 V.
Thus a setting via D/A converter is easily possible. Input resistance of L10 is >10 k
Ω
Monitoring the laser current
If an A/D converter is connect ed to the output "CTL OUT" (R2) the laser current can
easily be monitored. Output voltage is 0 … ±10 V, 0 …+10 V with cathode grounded,
0 … -10 V with anode grounded. Load resistance should be >10 k
Ω.
NOTE
All operating elements of the LDC2xx are active at any time. For automatic
tests make sure that the manual settings are not changed during opera-
tion.