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2.5 Rear Panel Familiarization__________________________________________14
2.5.1 RS-232 Connector ____________________________________________________ 14
2.5.2 GPIB Connector______________________________________________________ 14
2.5.3 Modulation Input BNC Connector________________________________________ 15
2.5.4 Current Monitor BNC Connector_________________________________________ 15
2.5.5 Detector Input BNC Connector __________________________________________ 15
2.5.6 LDD Output Connector ________________________________________________ 15
2.5.7 Input Power Connector ________________________________________________ 15
2.5.8 GND Post___________________________________________________________ 15
2.5.9 Trigger Input BNC Connector ___________________________________________ 16
2.5.10 Trigger Output BNC Connector__________________________________________ 16
2.5.11 Interlock/Detector Connector____________________________________________ 16
2.6 Warm Up and Environmental Consideration___________________________ 16
3. Laser Diode Driver Operation ______________________________________17
3.1 CW/QCW Laser Diode Driver _______________________________________17
3.1.1 Introduction _________________________________________________________ 17
3.1.2 Laser Diode Protection Requirements _____________________________________ 17
3.2 Laser Safety Features ______________________________________________ 19
3.2.1 Conditions Which Can Automatically Shut Off the Laser Output. _______________ 19
3.2.2 Key switch interlock __________________________________________________ 19
3.2.3 Lockout Dial Button __________________________________________________ 20
3.2.4 Turn On Delay _______________________________________________________ 20
3.3 The Laser Connectors ______________________________________________20
3.3.1 External Modulation BNC ______________________________________________ 21
3.3.2 Detector BNC _______________________________________________________ 21
3.3.3 Interlock____________________________________________________________ 21
3.3.4 Aux. Thermistor______________________________________________________ 21
3.4 Connecting to Your Laser___________________________________________ 22
3.4.1 Laser Diode Connections and Shielding ___________________________________ 22
3.4.2 Detector Feedback Connections__________________________________________ 24
3.4.3 Grounding Consideration_______________________________________________ 24
3.5 Laser Driver Operation_____________________________________________ 24
3.5.1 Quick Start__________________________________________________________ 24
3.5.2 Laser Main Screen ____________________________________________________ 24
3.5.3 Laser Setup Menu ____________________________________________________ 25
3.5.3.1 Mode ____________________________________________________________ 26
3.5.3.2 Io Lim ___________________________________________________________ 27
3.5.3.3 Vcomp ___________________________________________________________ 27
3.5.3.4 Im Lim ___________________________________________________________ 28
3.5.3.5 Po Lim ___________________________________________________________ 28
3.5.3.6 Tol Time and Tol Iop________________________________________________ 28
3.5.3.7 Taux_____________________________________________________________ 28
3.5.3.8 Tamb ____________________________________________________________ 28
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