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Spectra-Physics InSight X3 - User Manual

Spectra-Physics InSight X3
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InSight
®
X3
TM
Laser System
Users Manual
Widely Tunable, Ultra-Fast, Solid-State Laser System
Spectra-Physics
3635 Peterson Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Part Number 90082563
August 2017
Revision A
This laser product with performance standards
of United States Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 21, Chapter 1 – Food and Drug
Administration, Department of Health and
Human Services, Subchapter J – Parts
1040.10 or 1040.11, as applicable.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Preface

About this Guide

Manual contains information to safely operate the InSight X3 laser system.

Overview of this Guide

Outlines the sections of the user's manual, including Introduction, Safety, Controls, etc.

Environmental Specifications

CE Electrical Equipment Requirements

Information regarding electrical service requirements for the equipment.

Environmental Specifications

Conditions under which the laser system functions are listed.

FCC Regulations

Compliance with FCC rules for Class A digital devices.

CDRH Regulations

Warning Conventions

Warning Symbols

Symbols used to draw attention to important situations/procedures.

Safety Symbols and Notes

Explains symbols like "Do not touch", "Eyewear Required", "Serviceable only by factory trained personnel".

Standard Abbreviations

Unit Abbreviations

Lists units and their abbreviations used in the manual.

Prefixes

Abbreviations and Acronyms

CHAPTER 1: Introduction

InSight X3 Laser System

Describes the InSight X3 laser system, its features and components.

Patents

Information regarding patents related to the system.

Specifications

Lists optical, mechanical, and environmental specifications.

Typical Tuning Curve

Illustrates measured performance of wavelength tuning.

Outline Drawings

Provides dimensioned drawings of the laser head and power supply.

CHAPTER 2: Laser Safety and Compliance

Important Safety Notes

Review safety information before unpacking, setup, or operating.

Safety Precautions for Class IV High Power Lasers

Precautions for handling Class IV lasers to prevent injury.

Safety Devices

Describes emission indicators, connectors, and interlocks.

CDRH Requirements for Operating the Laser System

Functions needed to satisfy CDRH regulations for embedded systems.

Maintenance for CDRH Compliance

Procedures to maintain compliance with CDRH regulations.

CE;CDRH Warning Labels

Displays and explains warning labels on the equipment.

Label Translations

Translations of safety labels for non-English speakers.

WEEE Recycling Label

Information about the WEEE symbol and recycling.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of conformity to EU directives.

Sources for Additional Information

Lists organizations and standards for laser safety.

CHAPTER 3: Controls, Indicators, and Connections

Introduction

Describes controls, indicators, and connections of the system.

Laser Head Controls and Connections

Details rear panel controls, indicators, and connectors of the laser head.

Power Supply Controls and Connections

Details controls and connections of the power supply.

Connector Interface Descriptions

Describes RS-232, Emission, and Interlock connectors.

Chiller

Refers to chiller manual for controls and operation.

CHAPTER 4: Receiving and Inspecting

Inspecting the Shipment

Instructions for inspecting shipping containers upon receipt.

Packaging Description

Summarizes how the system is packaged.

If Damage to the Box(es) is Apparent

Instructions if damage is apparent.

Packing the Laser System for Transportation or Return

Instructions for repacking system for service or return.

CHAPTER 5: Installation

System Installation

States installation is by a Spectra-Physics service engineer.

Site Considerations

Lists requirements for the installation site.

Chiller Requirements

Specifies chiller requirements for coolant.

Installing the Control Software

Instructions for installing GUI control software.

CHAPTER 6: Operation

DeepSee Component

Describes the DeepSee component for dispersion compensation.

Using the Chiller

Information on operating the chiller.

Turning On the System

Step-by-step guide to turn on the laser system.

Turning Off the System

Steps to turn off the laser system.

Objectives Tab

Modify and create objective tables.

Diagnostics Tab

Provides operating info and specialized modes.

CHAPTER 7: Maintenance and Diagnostics

Maintenance

Explains laser head requires no routine maintenance.

Chiller Maintenance Tips

Provides tips for maintaining the chiller.

Chiller Filter

Procedure to clean the mesh filter from the chiller water filter.

Diagnostics

Section for diagnosing system issues.

Troubleshooting Guide

Assists in isolating problems with the laser system.

Replacement Parts

Lists field replaceable units and their part numbers.

CHAPTER 8: Customer Service

Warranty

Details the warranty terms for the laser system.

Instrument Repair

Instructions for requesting laser service.

Service Centers

Lists Spectra-Physics service centers.

APPENDIX A: Programming Guide

Command;Query;Response Format

Explains SCPI protocol and command rules.

Commands and Queries

Lists commands and queries with page references.

*STB? Query Status Byte

Returns status byte for component status.

DeepSee Commands

Commands related to the DeepSee component.

Using the RS-232 and USB Serial Ports

How to use RS-232 and USB ports for control.

APPENDIX B: Status Codes

Status Codes

Lists status codes and messages from the laser system.

APPENDIX C: Mode Locking and GVD Compensation

Mode Locking

Discusses the process of generating short laser pulses.

Group Velocity Dispersion (GVD)

Explains how wavelength affects light velocity in materials.

APPENDIX D: Nalco MSDS

Nalco 460-PCCL104 algaecide (7 pages)

MSDS for algaecide used in chiller.

Nalco 460-CCL2567 cleaner (9 pages)

MSDS for cleaner used in chiller.

Report Form for Problems and Solutions

Spectra-Physics InSight X3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Pulse Width<120 fs
Repetition Rate80 MHz
Beam Divergence<1.5 mrad
Wavelength Range680 - 1300 nm
Output CouplingFree-space
PolarizationLinear
Weight23 kg

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