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oxide and other species such as hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulphide, carbon
monoxide, acetylene, ammonia, and others. The absorption line can be scanned under software
control and along with the electrical output of the gas cell the laser is an extremely useful tool in gas
sensing and gas sensing system development.
1.3
Visual and Operational Inspection
The Clarity laser is packed in a carton designed to give adequate protection during shipment. If the
outside of the shipping carton is damaged, notify your shipping department and carrier immediately. If
the external packaging is not damaged carefully remove the contents. The contents should include:
Clarity laser
Power cord
Cal certificate and manual (manual may be emailed separately)
BNC rear interlock short
1.4
Options and Accessories
The Clarity laser is available in a number of different wavelengths; check with factory for the latest
availability. The unique architecture used allows some tuning of the wavelength while still being
referenced to an unchanging molecular energy level. This allows for wavelengths to be offered that are
exactly on an ITU DWDM grid location (Note only available on some grid locations).The wavelength
option is designated by the center wavelength. For example:
Clarity-PFR-1530
Clarity-NLL-1542
Clarity-NLL-1542-HP
Explanation:
PFR
Stands for Precision Frequency Reference.
NLL
Stands for narrow linewidth laser. This includes PFR functionality
1530
The laser wavelength in nm. Standard versions are:
1530nm
locked to the P9 line of C12 acetylene
1542nm
locked to the P16 line of C13 acetylene
1312nm
locked to the P3 line of hydrogen fluoride
[other wavelengths available
– consult factory]
HP
High power option for the NLL, includes PM fiber output at >30mW
1.5
Operating Environment
The Clarity laser should be used in an area which satisfies the following conditions:
Ambient Temperature: 0
C to 50
C (operating temperature)
Relative Humidity: <85% non-condensing
Low noise area. While the Clarity laser is designed for noise immunity the best
performance will be achieved in a low EMF area. Please use a noise line filter in an area
where high noise is unavoidable
