iv Preface
Chapter 4, “Receiving and Inspecting,” section contains information on how to
inspect your system upon receiving it to make sure that it sustained no damage
during shipment. It also describes what to do if there is damage. Do NOT unpack
your InSight
X3 system! A Spectra-Physics service engineer unpacks and installs
your system as part of you purchase agreement.
Chapter 5, “Installation,” lists the site requirements for installation. Do NOT try to
install the InSight X3 system yourself. Doing so voids your warranty and agreement
with Spectra-Physics. A Spectra-Physics service engineer is the only person who
should install or move this system.
Chapter 6, “Operation” contains procedures for operating the laser and includes
descriptions of the Windows-based GUI interface provided with the system.
Chapter 7, “Maintenance and Diagnostics” provides maintenance instructions and
covers some diagnostics that can be used to troubleshoot possible system problems.
Chapter 8, “Customer Service,” includes warranty information and provides
directions for contacting Spectra-Physics in the event a problem should occur.
Should you experience any problems with any equipment purchased from
Spectra-Physics, or if you are in need of technical information or support, please
refer to the list of world-wide Spectra-Physics service centers at the end of this
chapter. Do NOT otherwise try to repair this system!
Appendix A, “Programming Guide,” explains the command/query structure
required for writing your own control program and lists all the commands and
queries that can be used to control the InSight
X3 system.
Appendix B, “Status Codes” lists the status codes.
Appendix C, “Mode Locking and GVD Compensation,” describes mode locking,
ultra-short pulse propagation, and dispersion (GVD) compensation.
Appendix D, “Nalco MSDS,” contains the Material Safety Data Sheets.
“Report Form for Problems and Solutions” is our feedback form, which you can use
to report problems with our instruments or documentation, submit comments,
suggest new features, or request more information.
“Log/Notes” provides space to keep track of the service history for your InSight X3
laser.