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NORTHROP GRUMMAN Patara I - User Manual

NORTHROP GRUMMAN Patara I
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Patara Laser
Model PA-020-QTGP
Gen I and II
User Manual
JANUARY 2018
CEO-UMAN-0092 Rev A

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Information

Copyright and Patents

Legal notices on publication rights and patents.

Safety Information

Product End-of-Life and ROHS Declaration

Guidance on product disposal and hazardous substance compliance.

Conventions

Text and Symbol Conventions

Explains notations, symbols, and icons used in the manual and on the product.

General Safety Summary

Laser Hazard Precautions and Reporting

Details laser risks, safety procedures, and problem reporting.

About This Manual

Manual Structure Overview

Outlines the chapters and appendices included in the user manual.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Theory of Operation

Explains the fundamental principles and laser operation of the Patara system.

System Description

Details the subsystems of the Patara laser: optics, electronics, and thermal control.

Chapter 2: Laser Safety

Safety Overview and Precautions

General safety review, precautions, and hazard warnings for laser operation.

CDRH Compliance

Details compliance with U.S. Code of Federal Regulations for laser products.

Chapter 3: System Details

Patara Laser Description

Describes the physical dimensions and rear panel connectors of the laser head.

Closed Loop Chiller

Covers chiller requirements, operation, and condensation considerations.

eDrive Nitro Overview

Details the eDrive unit's function and control panel layout.

Chapter 4: Installation and Operation

System Components and Unpacking

Identifies system components and procedures for safely unpacking the laser.

Laser Head and eDrive Setup

Guidance on mounting the laser head, eDrive configuration, and power.

Chiller Setup and Connections

Details chiller installation, environmental needs, and coolant connections.

Laser and eDrive Connections

Illustrates and describes electrical and plumbing connections for laser and eDrive.

System Power-Up Procedures

Step-by-step guides for chiller and laser system initial power-up.

eDrive Configuration and Operation

Steps to verify eDrive settings, daily procedures, power control, and shutdown.

External Triggering and FPS

Information on external triggering and First Pulse Suppression (FPS).

Chapter 5: Maintenance

Tools, Consumables, and Shipment Prep

Lists required items and procedures for preparing the laser for shipment.

Housing Purge and Desiccant

Instructions for maintaining low humidity and replacing the desiccant cartridge.

Chiller Maintenance and Hold Off Check

Recommendations for chiller upkeep and verifying laser hold-off.

Diode Lifetime and Performance Optimization

Advice on extending diode life and optimizing laser performance.

Chapter 6: Customer Service

Contacting Service and Module Replacement

How to contact support and information on module replacement.

Returning Instrument for Repair

Procedures for obtaining RMA and shipping the instrument for repair.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Initial Checks and Output Power Issues

Pre-troubleshooting checks and diagnosis of laser output power problems.

eDrive and Beam Quality Issues

Troubleshooting common eDrive faults and laser beam quality problems.

Appendix A: Customer Service

Customer Service Questionnaire and Questions

A form and questions to report and diagnose laser issues.

Appendix B: System International Units

SI Units, Abbreviations, and Prefixes

A table listing standard measurement units used in the manual.

Appendix C: Acronyms

Acronym Definitions

Definitions of abbreviations and acronyms used in the manual.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN Patara I Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNORTHROP GRUMMAN
ModelPatara I
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

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