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Tempest Nd:YAG Laser Operator’s Manual
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Location of Labels ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 1-2: Certification Label.................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 1-3: Power Supply Identification Label ........................................................................................... 9
Figure 1-4: Laser Head Identification Label............................................................................................... 9
Figure 1-5: Warning Label, U.S. .............................................................................................................. 10
Figure 1-6: Warning Label, International.................................................................................................. 10
Figure 1-7: Aperture Label ....................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 1-8: Defeatable Interlock Label..................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2-1. Layout of Tempest Head with Options ................................................................................. 14
Figure 3-1: Voltage Switch....................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-2: Power Supply Back Panel ..................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4-1: Control Panel Layout ............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 4-2: Power Supply BNC input/output Connections....................................................................... 28
Figure 4-3: Timing Diagram for Internal Triggering.................................................................................. 30
Figure 4-4: Timing Diagram for External Triggering ................................................................................ 31
Figure 4-5: Second harmonic Waveplate Optimization ........................................................................... 35
Figure 4-6: Second harmonic Angle Adjustment ..................................................................................... 35
Figure 4-7: Gemini PIV Beam Overlap Adjustment ................................................................................ 38
Figure 4-8: Gemini with Extended Base Plate for UV Operation............................................................. 39
Figure 5-1. Cooling System in the Power Supply ................................................................................... 46
Figure 5-2. Deionization Cartridge and Water Reservoir........................................................................ 48
Figure 5-3. Removing Leads to Replace Flashlamp............................................................................... 49
Figure 5-5. Removal of Pump Chamber Assembly End Cap ................................................................. 50
Figure 5-6. Pump Chamber Water Seal O-rings..................................................................................... 51
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Tempest Performance Specifications..................................................................................... 16
Table 2-2: Gemini PIV Performance Specifications................................................................................. 17
Table 4-1: DB 25 Pin Assignments .......................................................................................................... 33
Table 4-2: TTL Direct Control Signals...................................................................................................... 33
Table 4-3: TTL Direct Feedback Signals ................................................................................................. 34
Table 6-1: Observed Conditions ............................................................................................................. 55
Table B-1: Part Numbers for Laser Head ............................................................................................... 62
Table B-2: Part Numbers for Laser Power Supply.................................................................................. 62