Laser instruction manual

PSU-A-D
 Table of Contents
I. Product components and accessories list...........................................................1

II. Use of symbols...................................................................................................... 2

III. Safety precautions and instructions...................................................................2

Electrical safety....................................................................................................... 3

IV. Power supply description and function introduction...................................... 4

Power supply front panel function description................................................... 4

Power supply back panel function description....................................................4

Function description of power supply.................................................................. 5

V. Operating environment....................................................................................... 6

VI. Preparing for operation.......................................................................................6

VII. Installation and operating instructions............................................................. 7

VIII. Warranty and maintenance................................................................................ 9

IX. Appendix............................................................................................................. 10
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I. Product components and accessories list

1. Laser head 2. Power supply

3. BNC signal modulation cable 4. Power supply cable

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II. Use of symbols

Warning: This symbol is used to warn operators of hazards easily caused by

visible and invisible laser radiation!

Note: Remind operators to prevent danger, pay attention to whether the

operation is correct, the wrong operation and connection may lead to
personnel injury or damage of goods.

Danger: Beware of electric shock, high voltage danger!

III. Safety precautions and instructions

Warning: Laser radiation can cause damage to eyes and skin. The safety
precautions and instructions mentioned in this manual must be followed in
the process of installing or operating this laser system.
All laser safety rules and standards are applicable. The safety precautions
and instructions mentioned in this manual cannot replace the safety
standards applicable with other countries.

Optical safety

Please pay extra attention to laser products which wavelength range is

greater than 700nm (invisible infrared light) or less than 400nm (invisible
ultraviolet light). Because this invisible laser is very dangerous.

1.1. Do not observe laser or scattered laser radiation directly or indirectly.

1.2. Monitor should also be used even when the Laser level below Class I, it cannot observe directly with
naked eyes.
1.3. Wear appropriate laser goggles. Even though laser goggles can protect a person’s vision, make sure that
never look into the laser beam or highly reflective surface.
1.4. Laser beam on highly reflective surfaces can cause serious injury, such as mirrors, glass, metal, etc.
Reflected scattered lasers are also dangerous.
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1.5. Do not aim at targets with a laser randomly.

1.6. Do not use the laser at the places marked "No Smoking" or "Flammable and Explosive", which may
cause danger.
1.7. For invisible lasers, use an infrared detector or infrared display card to verify if the laser is working
before operating the laser.
1.8. Always use clean finger cots, latex gloves and other insulation equipment when handling optic problems.
1.9. Post warning signs in notable location of laser operation area. Set up reminder signs when the laser is
operating and impose restrictions on non-operating personnel to the laser working area.
1.10. If the laser is not in use or unattended, the laser should be turned off completely.
1.11. Make sure the beam height is not near eye level to avoid inadvertent eye encounter with beam.

Electrical safety

Unauthorized repair is not recommended and the risks arising there from
shall be borne by the user. The non-tear tag fails will lose the warranty any
unauthorized repair may invalidate the warranty .
2.1. Unplug the main power cord immediately when the equipment is not in use. And keep the laser head
connected with the power supply tightly to prevent static damage.
2.2. Any operations to disconnect and connect the laser head to the power supply need to ensure that the
power is turned off.
2.3. If conditions permit, please keep enough distance from the device to reduce the risk of electric shock
2.4. Do not touch exposed wiring and components when power is on.
2.5. Ensure that insulated tools are used when maintaining or repairing electrical equipment.
2.6. In order to avoid damage to the laser system caused by lightning strike, static electricity, electrical
interference, etc., it is necessary to ensure that the laser system is properly connected to the ground.
2.7. Follow all ratings on the product instructions to avoid fire disaster or electric shock. Please refer to the
product instruction for detailed information about the rating before connecting the product.
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IV. Power supply description and function introduction

Power supply front panel function description

A B C

D E F G

Power supply back panel function description

H I J K

L M N
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Function description of power supply

Items Function introduction

Press this button to stop the laser when emergency occurs.
A Emergency stop button To restart the laser, you need to restart the power switch and
key switch after that the laser will resume working.
B Display Display the working state of the laser.
a) Adjust current value in ACC Mode, turn the knob
clockwise, the current is increased. Otherwise, the current is
decreased;
b） Adjust power value in APC Mode, turn the knob
C Adjusting knob clockwise, the power is increased. Otherwise, the power is
decreased;
c） Switch the step length in Step menu;
d） Switch Trigger mode in Trig menu;
e） Switch lock mode in Option menu.
Use this key switch to turn on and off the laser after the
D Key switch system is powered on.
Connect the power supply to 100-240VAC, the power on
E Power on indicator indicator will light.
The “laser on indicator” will light when the laser starts to
F Laser on indicator work.
The “Alarm indicator” will light in the following situations.
 Press the emergence stop button or unplug the
G Alarm indicator interlock.
 Power supply faults. (Please turn off the laser system
and contact us when this happens)
Trigger is used for TTL or analog modulation. The red cable
connects to positive electrode; the black cable connects to
H Trigger
negative electrode. Connect the black cable then the red
cable. The order is reversed when closing.
I RS232 interface Connect it to your computer via a RS232-USB cable.
J Power supply socket Supply voltage to the power supply.
Power switch is the main power unit of the power supply. It
K Power switch is switched between “on” and “off”. The power supply will
turn of when the power switch is set to "off".
Unplug the RJ11 plug, or cut off the shorting stub on the
plug (you must cut off both of the shorting stubs unless there
Security lock "interlock" is only one shorting stub). The laser system will stop
L working. The laser system can restore to normal working
status by plug in the RJ11 plug or resuming shorting stub at
this stage.
Laser head connection and
M It connects the laser head and power supply.
control interface
N Voltage range Supply voltage to the power supply as indicated.
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V. Operating environment

Harmful laser radiation may occur if the control, adjustment and operation
methods specified by we are not followed.

It’s not allowed to turn on the laser until the temperature of the laser shell
close to the operating temperature, to avoid the device damage caused by
excessive temperature differentials.

In order to extend the lifetime of the laser, it is recommended that: do not

use it over the given temperature range by us. If it exceeds its limit
temperature, the entire system will turn to protective state and cannot
output laser. Failure to operate follow this specification may cause fatal
damage to the laser. All our lasers have electrostatic discharge protection.

The operating environment conditions of the laser system are as follows:

1. Temperature: 10-35 ° C (ambient temperature)

25 ± 3 ℃ (suggest base plate temperature)
2. Maximum relative humidity: <90%
3. Main power voltage: less than ± 10% of the nominal voltage.

VI. Preparing for operation

1. Check out if the power switch is set to "off".

2. Provide voltage to power supply as indicated on its back panel.
3. You need to connect a BNC signal modulation cable to the trigger on the front panel of power supply for
the modulation function. The red cable connects to positive electrode; the black cable connects to negative
electrode. First connect the black cable then the red cable. The order is reversed when closing.
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VII. Installation and operating instructions

Make sure read all the safety instructions mentioned in the previous parts
carefully and well understand.

Note: The laser system must be installed and operated by a professional who
is well knowledged in all laser safety terms and equipment safety. The
customer should take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the laser
system. We are not responsible for any damage to the laser or personal
injury caused by improper installation and operation. Please contact us if
there is any question.

 We strongly recommend that place the machine on a well cooling

platform to maintain the laser temperature within limits. Otherwise it
will cause fatal damage to the laser.
 The temperature is required to change slowly within 10 ℃ -35 ℃ ,
otherwise the laser will not keep working well.
 Do not paste anything under the laser.
 Make sure there are no obstructions at 0.05m-0.1m from the ventilation
opening to ensure a good heat dissipation environment.
 If the laser system needs to be installed inside other equipment, please
ensure well ventilation is good. Additional fans could be used for heat
dissipation if necessary. The direction of the cooling air flow should be
the same as the laser fan.

Note: It is normal if the power protection light “Alarm” is on, when the power switch is “on” and
disconnect to the laser head.
1. Connect the laser plug with the power supply. Fix the screw by side of the connection interface.
2. Connect the power supply cable to the power supply socket.
3. Remove the block label in front of the laser head. Open the shutter of laser head if there have one.
4. Turn on the power switch. The red indicator "Power" light up.
5. Turn on the key switch. The green indicator "Laser" lights up after about 5 seconds and the laser starts to
work. The laser will operate stably after about 10 minutes at room temperature.
6. If the alarm indicator "Alarm" is on, please turn off the power switch. After a few minutes, turn on the
power switch and the key switch the laser will back in operating mode.
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7. Refer to “Laser TTL modulation instruction” or “Laser analog modulation instruction” according to
different modulation mode.
7.1. Laser TTL modulation instruction
a） Without signal input, the laser is in CW operation;
b） The laser is off when the signal input at low level (<0.7V);
c） The laser is on when the signal input at high level(> 2.3V);
d） The input voltage cannot exceed 5.2V.
7.2. Laser analog modulation instruction
a) Without signal input, the laser is off;
b) The laser is off when the signal input at low level (<0.7V);
c) The laser outputs maximum when the signal input at 5V;
d) The laser will have different output power when the signal input voltage between 0-5V, such as 1.5V,
2.6V ...3.8V...
e） The input voltage cannot exceed 5.2V.
8. Turn off the laser system: Turn off the key switch, then turn off the power switch, after that unplug the
power supply plug.
9. Close the shutter of laser head if there have one. Attach the block label.

Operation procedure instruction of the power supply

NOTE ： Factory default: Constant power mode, the screen lock state is “Unlock”. Turned off the laser and
turned it on again, the default value is the last set value.
After connect the power cable. Turn the power switch at the back panel to “ON”, the red indicator light
“POWER” at the front panel will up indicates that the power supplied. Then turn the key switch at the front
panel to “ON”. The LCD screen light up and will display the boot screen as follows:

P: ×××mW APC I: ×××mA ACC

Step: ××× Step: ×××
Trig：TTL Trig：TTL
Option：Unlock Option：Unlock

Indicates the current project is changeable (when the screen is unlocked). Press Knob to switch over
between function menus.
The first line displays the output power of the laser. Turn the knob clockwise, the output power is increased.
Turn the knob counter-clockwise, the output power is decreased. Press and hold the knob, this line will
display the current value. Turn the knob clockwise, the output current is increased. Turn the knob
counter-clockwise, the output current is decreased.
The second line displays the step length. Turn the knob to adjust the step length.
The third line displays modulation mode. Turn the knob to adjust the modulation mode.
The forth line displays screen lock status. Unlock means the display is under unlock state, and you can
change the laser operating current, operating power and step length; turn the knob to switch to Lock state, all
values cannot change in unlock mode
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VIII. Warranty and maintenance

Warning: Do not open or remove the cover of the laser and the shell of the
laser power supply without authorization please, otherwise there will be
risk of personnel injury by the laser and invalidating the warranty at the
same time. It is recommended to return the laser to us for repair if
necessary.

1. The warranty period of this product is one year from the shipping date.
2. Any of the following cases will not count as warranty object.
2.1 Misused, improper operation, improper storage or unauthorized operation, and some processing operations
supplemented by agency;
2.2 Remove or damage or change the initial identification number or label;
2.3 Any other claims not arising directly from defects in materials or workmanship.
3. The laser should be used in a clean, dry, dust-free and static-free environment.
4. If there are any questions during operation, please contact our representative.
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IX. Appendix

Accessories name Included Obiter dicta

A Optical fiber / /
B Optical fiber bracket / /
C End collimator / /
D Linear prism / /
E Optical fiber coupler / /
F Polarization attenuator / /
G Beam expander / /
H Optical fiber oscillator / /
I RS232 Driver USB Flash Disk / /
J RS232-USB cable / /
K Round adjustable attenuator / /
L Optical filter / /
M 1/2 wave plate / /
N Planoconvex lens / /
O Cooling equipment / /
P Heat sink / /
Q Fan / /
R Infrared card / /
S Laser goggle / /
T Connection plate / /
U Extension cable / /
 Fiber and fiber coupler instruction manual

Safety precautions

Appropriate safety measures should always be

taken when the laser works. Failure to take proper
safety precautions can result in permanent damage
to the retina or other serious damage. We suggest
that, review standards, legislation and government
regulations for operating laser safety measures for
all operators or people who may have been exposed
to laser radiation. We also strongly recommend that Figure 1: Fiber coupler

any laser used in the workplace should be used

under the guidance of a person who has
professional knowledge about laser safety.
All users should be cautious when using a
laser instrument. This instruction manual gives a
typical example of a 100mW visible laser. Please
note special precautions should be taken when Figure 2: 532nm laser with fiber coupler
532nm 的激光器
using invisible wavelength or high power laser.

Summarize of fiber coupler

Fiber coupler is optical element that enables the free space laser beam enter
to optical fiber effectively. The design is simple: A focusing optical system is
used to reduce the beam as much as possible, the fiber input aperture is
connected to the focus, make the maximum laser power send to the optical fiber.
There are many kind of different fiber and fiber coupler on the market, this
manual will focus on introduce fiber and fiber coupler produced by us. Four
basic elements of fiber coupler: A fastener connecting the aperture of the laser,
the focusing optical system inside the fastener, the fiber interface at the end of
fastener and three adjusting screws for positioning.
Cleaning the end of fiber
Note: Wipe the surface of fiber head every time when using fiber.

1. Remove the fiber cap, and wipe the surface of fiber head with a cotton bud
dipped in ethanol. Make sure use the fiber after the surface of fiber head is
wiped up. Start the laser until the ethanol is volatilized.
2. Do not touch the surface of fiber end, the surface of fiber end do not contact
with any other surface. The surface of fiber end need to wipe again if it is
contaminated. Minimize times of fiber plugging and unplugging.

Notes for fiber plugging and unplugging

1. It is necessary to first contact the fiber end to the internal coupler at an angle,
then turn the fiber to a flat angle to insert the fiber into the coupler, do not
insert the fiber end into the coupler directly.

Correct connection mode Wrong connection mode

2. Please put on fiber cap in time after the fiber removed from coupler to prevent
the fiber end from being contaminated.

Notes for fiber operating

1. Fiber was in a coil and tied up before delivery, open the tie before use.
2. Do not stretching force to the fiber to avoid distortion along the fiber axis. The
table below is the specification of minimum bending diameter of fiber:
Diameter of fiber(μm) Transport and storage(mm) Operating(mm)
200 50 65
400 110 140
600 220 280
3. Fiber in transit or storage need to tie up and meets the requirement of
minimum bending diameter it is necessary measure to prevent damage of
fiber.

Correct tie up method Wrong tie up method

Align of fiber coupler

To maximize the amount of laser enter the fiber the coupler need to be
aligned. All the fiber coupler will align by we before shipment, the optimum align
position of fiber coupler may change caused by vibration during transport or large
temperature difference during operating and storage and so on. If the laser cannot
reach the expected output power, it may need to readjustment.

Readjustment the fiber coupler

1. Pull out the fiber from fiber coupler; do not

take off the fiber coupler.
2. Turn on the laser, maximum the output power
of laser. The output of the laser will highly
divergent because of the focusing optical
system in the fiber coupler. (Figure 3) Let the
laser warm up at least 5 minutes 20 minutes is Figure 3: Laser output power of
recommended. Make sure an eclipser in front unconnected fiber

of the aperture.
3. Use a power meter measure the output power when the fiber is not connected.
Make sure the laser output power close to or exceed the power level of laser.
4. Connect the fiber to the fiber coupler. Make
sure the fiber cap is taken off when adjusting
the fiber. Do not touch the surface of fiber
end, the surface of fiber end do not contact
with any other surface.
5. Turn the three adjusting screws on the coupler
clockwise or counter clockwise with a screw
Figure 4: Test laser output power
driver (the three screws should be adjusted
power
together), until laser output from the aperture.
At the meantime slide the front end cap of
coupler with fingers gently to achieve the
maximum output power (Figure 4). The
output power maximum when the center of
fiber is at the focal point of laser beam. Note:
Figure 5: Adjustment complete
the center of coupler maybe not the most
accurate coupling center (Figure 5).
6. After the five steps above if the power is not reach the expected range, please
follow the method below adjust focusing optical component.

Adjust focusing optical component in the coupler

1. Focusing optical component located on the

thread at the center of fiber coupler. Please turn
the focusing optical component in coupler. Do
not touch optical lens please and no more than
half-turn at a time.(Figure 6)
2. If you turn to get a slightly less power than the
maximum power, the aperture of fiber is close Figure 6: Focusing lens in coupler

to overlap with the focus of lens.

3. Cleaning lens on fiber coupler with a cotton bud dipped in ethanol. Then
connect fiber to the fiber coupler do the above procedure again until get
maximum output power.
4. We suggest not use other glue or binder, they may produce invisible gas and
cause permanent damage to optical component.
Instructions of fiber align

1. The smaller the fiber core diameter, the harder to align.

2. Gently turn the screw and make sure the screw does not fall off the coupler
when you let go.
3. Then first tighten part of screws, fine adjustment, finally find the maximum
power position tighten all the three screws.
4. A damaged fiber may produce misalignment. If the problem persists, try
replacing the fiber.
5. If customer wants to use free space laser could gently turn off the fiber coupler
counter clockwise from alignment part of the laser.
6. Due to the very small size of the laser beam, dust, hair or of other material
debris around the beam may cause significant optical changes, so all optical
operations should be performed in a clean and dust-free environment.