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GUIDE OVERVIEW
This product guide is intended to provide functional, operational and installation
information for the SuperK COMPACT laser systems. The guide is divided into
three sections:
• SuperK COMPACT Description – introduces the laser’s theory and
functionality, its features and interfaces, and describes the safety labels and
their placement.
• Operating the Laser – provides information and procedures on how to setup
communications with the laser and manage its operation.
• Installing the Laser – includes the details on connecting a door safety switch,
AC power, laser accessories, optical outputs and custom external equipment.
Safety For information on how to safely deploy and operate the laser refer to the
following documents:
• SuperK COMPACT Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information
Target Audience This guide is for technical personnel involved in the selection, planning and
deployment of lasers in laboratory and industrial settings. The guide assumes a
reasonable knowledge level of lasers, photonic principles and electrical interface
connectivity.
Chapters Inside This guide includes the following chapters:
• Chapter I “Laser Description” — Describes the SuperK COMPACT laser series
including its general operational principles, management and interfaces.
• Chapter 2 “Front Panel Controls” — Describes the laser’s front panel menu
and controls that directly operate the laser.
• Chapter 3 “Connecting and Turning ON the Laser” — Provides information
and procedures on how to connect to the laser’s management software and
use it to turn laser emission ON and OFF.
• Chapter 4 “CONTROL Interface” — Includes descriptions and procedures of
all other CONTROL menu and panel items.
• Chapter 5 “Mechanical Installation” — This chapter provides information on
how to install the laser including installation surface, environment and cooling
requirements.
• Chapter 6 “Connecting the Laser” — This chapter provides the information on
how to physically connect the safety interlock, power, the optical collimator,
and the synchronization interfaces.