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Preface
This manual contains information you need in order to safely install, align,
operate, maintain, and service your Model 3950 picosecond (ps) Tsunami
®
laser, Model 3960 femtosecond (fs) Tsunami laser, or Model 3941 femto-
second-only Tsunami Lite laser.
The “Unpacking and Inspection” section contains information on how to
unpack your Tsunami system and lists the items you should have received.
It also lists any options you may have purchased. Please read this short, but
important, section before you begin to unpack your unit.
The “Introduction” contains a brief description of the various Tsunami
laser configurations and conversions from fs to ps operation (if your system
is reconfigurable) and vice versa, and how to adapt the Tsunami for Lok-to-
Clock
®
operation.
Following that section is an important chapter on safety. The Tsunami is a
Class IV laser and, as such, emits laser radiation which can permanently
damage eyes and skin. This section contains information about these haz-
ards and offers suggestions on how to safeguard against them. It also sug-
gests installation procedures and maintenance you must perform in order to
keep your system in compliance with CDRH regulations. To ensure your
system is installed according to these regulations and to minimize the risk
of injury or expensive repairs, be sure to read this chapter—then follow
these instructions.
“Laser Description” contains a brief exposition on Titanium:sapphire laser
theory, which is followed by a more detailed description of the Tsunami
laser system. The chapter concludes with system specifications and outline
drawings.
The middle chapters describe the Tsunami controls, then guide you through
its installation, alignment and operation. A separate chapter introduces the
Model 3930 Lok-to-Clock electronics module and covers its installation
and usage. The last part of the manual covers options, maintenance and ser-
vice. The latter includes a replacement parts list. “Customer Service” con-
tains a list of world-wide Spectra-Physics Service Centers you can call if
you need help.
Whereas the “Maintenance” section contains information you need to keep
your laser clean and operational on a day-to-day basis, “Service and
Repair” is intended to help you guide your Spectra-Physics field service
engineer to the source of any problems. Do not attempt repairs yourself
while the unit is still under warranty; instead, report all problems to Spectra-
Physics for warranty repair.
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