THORLABS Redstone OSA305 User Manual

Redstone™ Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions ......................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 3 Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.1. Restriction of Warranty ............................................................................................. 3
Chapter 4 Description ...................................................................................................................... 4
4.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4
4.2. Interferometer Design ............................................................................................... 4
4.3. Interferogram Data Acquisition ................................................................................ 5
4.4. Interferogram Data Processing ................................................................................ 5
4.5. Wavelength Meter Mode ........................................................................................... 6
4.6. Wavelength Calibration and Accuracy .................................................................... 6
4.7. Resolution and Sensitivity ....................................................................................... 6
4.8. Dynamic Range/Optical Rejection Ratio ................................................................. 8
4.9. Absolute Power and Power Density ........................................................................ 9
4.10. Apodization ........................................................................................................ 9
4.11. Zero Fill............................................................................................................. 10
4.12. Software ........................................................................................................... 10
4.13. Trigger .............................................................................................................. 10
4.14. Interlock............................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 5 Using the Free-Space Input ........................................................................................ 12
5.1. Table Mounting when Using the Free-Space Input .............................................. 12
5.2. Activation of Alignment beam ................................................................................ 13
5.3. Free-Space Beam Alignment Example .................................................................. 13
5.3.1. Initial Visual Alignment .................................................................................................. 13
5.3.2. OSA Software Settings ................................................................................................. 14
5.3.3. Final Alignment ............................................................................................................. 15
5.3.4. Error Estimation ............................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 6 Pure Air .......................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 7 Software Setup ............................................................................................................. 17
7.1. Requirements .......................................................................................................... 17
7.2. Software Installation ............................................................................................... 17
7.3. Connecting to the PC .............................................................................................. 18
7.4. Starting the Application .......................................................................................... 18
Chapter 8 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 19
8.1. Interface Overview .................................................................................................. 19
8.2. Spectrum View and Interferogram View ................................................................ 19
8.2.1. Spectrum View .............................................................................................................. 19
8.2.2. Interferogram View ........................................................................................................ 20

THORLABS Redstone OSA305 Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	Redstone OSA305
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English