December 2019 i LDC-3706 Laser Controller
Table of Contents
Safety Information and the Manual ............................................................................. v
General Safety Considerations ................................................................................... v
Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................... vi
Safety Marking Symbols ........................................................................................... vii
Warranty ................................................................................................................... vii
Limitations ................................................................................................................ vii
Returning an Instrument .......................................................................................... viii
Claims for Shipping Damage .......................................................................................................... viii
Comments, Suggestions, and Problems ................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Introduction and Specifications ................................................. 1
Safety Considerations ................................................................................................ 1
Initial Inspection .......................................................................................................... 1
Shipping Kit ................................................................................................................ 1
Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 2
Options and Accessories ............................................................................................ 5
LDC-3706 Specifications ................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: General Operation ................................................................... 11
Grounding Requirements ......................................................................................... 11
AC Line Power Requirements .................................................................................. 11
The Power Up Sequence ......................................................................................... 12
Firmware Upgradeability ........................................................................................... 12
GPIB Communication ............................................................................................... 13
USB Communication ................................................................................................ 13
Tilt Foot Adjustment .................................................................................................. 13
Rack Mounting .......................................................................................................... 13
Connections .............................................................................................................. 14
Connecting to the Laser Controller ........................................................................... 17
Front Panel Operation .............................................................................................. 19
Power On / Off ................................................................................................................................ 19