Spectra-Physics Integra MP User Manual

Integra MP
Industrial Semiconductor Laser System

Users Manual
1335 Terra Bella Road
Mountain View, CA 94043
Part Number M129-0015, Rev. B
January 2005
This laser product is intended to be sold to a
manufacturer of electronic products for use as
a component (or replacement thereof) in
those electronic products. As such, this prod-
uct is exempt from the DHHS performance
standard for laser products in accordance
with paragraph 1040.10(a), (1) or (2).
OEM
or
This product is otherwise intended
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Preface
This manual contains information you need in order to safely install, oper-
ate and service your Integra MP industrial semiconductor laser system.
The Integra MP is available in three power levels: 15, 30 and 60 Watts. all
three systems are air-cooled and include fiber-optic delivery.
The Introduction contains a brief description of the Integra MP laser sys-
tem Following that section is an important chapter on laser safety. The
Integra MP contains a Class IV laser and, as such, emits laser radiation that
can permanently damage eyes and skin. This section contains information
about these hazards and offers suggestions on how to safeguard against
them. To minimize the risk of injury or expensive repairs, be sure to read
this chapterthen carefully follow these instructions.
Laser Description contains a short section on laser theory regarding the
FCbar
laser diode module used in the Integra MP laser. It is followed by

a more detailed description of the Integra MP laser, which concludes with
system specifications and an outline drawing.
The next few chapters describe the Integra MP connections and controls,
then guide you through its installation and operation. Also included is a
section on proper fiber optic handling techniques. The last part of the man-
ual covers maintenance and service and includes a replacement parts list as
well as a list of world-wide Spectra-Physics service centers you can call if
you need help.
Service 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.
Finally, if you encounter any difficulty with the content or style of this
manual, or encounter problems with the laser itself, please let us know. The
last page of this manual is a form to aid in bringing such problems to our
attention.
Thank you for your purchase of Spectra-Physics instruments.
Integra MP Industrial Semiconductor Laser System
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CE Environmental Specifications
CE Electrical Equipment Requirements
For information regarding the equipment needed to provide the electrical
service listed under Power Requirements at the end of Chapter 3, please
refer to specification EN-309, Plug, Outlet and Socket Couplers for Indus-
trial Uses, listed in the official Journal of the European Communities.
Environmental Specifications
The environmental conditions under which the laser system will function
are listed below:
Indoor Use Only
Altitude: up to 3000 m
Temperatures: 18C to 30C
Maximum relative humidity: 85% non-condensing for temperatures up to
35C.
Mains supply voltage: do not exceed 10% of the nominal voltage
Insulation category: II
Pollution degree: 2
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Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
CE Electrical Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
CE Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Warning Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Standard Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Unpacking Your Laser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Accessory Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The Integra MP Laser System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Chapter 2: Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Precautions For The Safe Operation Of Class IV High Power Lasers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interlock Keyswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
POWER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
EMISSION Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
POWER Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Safety Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Cover Safety Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Fuses/Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Maximum Emission Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Maintenance Necessary to Keep This Laser System in a Safe Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Requirements for Safely Operating an Integra MP Laser System with a
User-provided Control Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
CE Radiation Control Drawings Refer to the CE Warning Labels on page 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
CE Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
CE Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Sources for Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Laser Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Equipment and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
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Chapter 3: Laser Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
A Brief Review of Laser Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Emission and Absorption of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Population Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Generating Light Energy in a Laser Diode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Resonant Optical Cavity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
The Integra MP Laser System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
The Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Chapter 4: Handling Fiber Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Unpacking and Uncoiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
General Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Coiling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Cleaning and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Cleaning Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Connections and General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Measuring Fiber Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Chapter 5: Controls, Indicators and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
The Integra MP System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Connector Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Chapter 6: Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
System Mounting Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Installing the Integra MP in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Connecting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Fiber Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Chapter 7: Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Controlling the System Using the SERIAL COM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Pinout/Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
Starting the IntegraSoft Graphical User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
The Title Bar Operatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
The Laser Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
The Control Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
Emission Mode Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
The System Status Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Controlling the System Using the ANALOG Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
Sample Program Using the Analog Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Integra MP Emission Connector Pin-outs & Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Integra MP Safety Interlock Connector Pin-outs and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
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Chapter 8: Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Fuses/Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Service Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Chapter 9: Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Return of the Instrument for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Report Form for Problems and Solutions
List of Figures
Figure 1-1: The Integra MP Laser System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Figure 2-1: These standard safety warning labels would be appropriate for use as entry
warning signs (EN 60825-1, ANSI Z136.1, Section 4.7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-2: Folded Metal Beam Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-3: The Integra MP Safety Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Figure 2-4: The EMISSION Connector Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Figure 2-5: The ANALOG Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Figure 2-6: INTERLOCK (left) and ANALOG (right) jumper plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-7: Emission Indicator Relay and Safety Interlock Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-8: CE Radiation Control Drawing, Integra MP Laser System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Figure 2-9: CE Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Figure 2-10: CE Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Figure 3-1: Electrons occupy distinct orbitals that are defined by the probability of finding an
electron at a given position, the shape of the orbital being determined by the radial and
angular dependence of the probability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Figure 3-2: A Typical Four-level Transition Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Figure 3-3: Frequency Distribution of Longitudinal Modes for a Single Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Figure 3-4: The Integra MP Laser System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Figure 3-5: Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Figure 4-1: Fiber bundle rolling technique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Figure 4-2: Examples of an acceptable and unacceptable fiber output surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Figure 5-1: The Integra MP Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Figure 5-2: Integra MP Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Figure 5-3: EMISSION connector, rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Figure 5-4: The 26-Socket ANALOG Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Figure 5-5: The 9-Pin SERIAL COM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Figure 6-1: Integra MP Interconnect Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Figure 6-2: The REMOTE Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Figure 6-3: Integra MP Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Figure 6-4: The EMISSION Connector Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Figure 6-5: The 26-Socket ANALOG Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Figure 6-6: Integra fiber cable shown with the cap on and off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Figure 6-7: Start-up Splash Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Figure 6-8: Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Figure 6-9: The Port Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Figure 6-10: The Terminal Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Figure 7-1: The 9-Pin SERIAL COM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
x
Figure 7-2: Start-up Splash Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Figure 7-3: Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Figure 7-4: The Pulsing Warning Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Figure 7-5: Layout of 26-Socket ANALOG Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Figure 7-6: Integra MP Emission Connector Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Fuse Ratings for F1, F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Table 2-2: Emission Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Table 3-1: Optical Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 3-2: Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 3-3: Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 3-4: Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 3-5: Non-operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Table 5-1 : Integra MP Analog Port Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Table 5-2: IBM-PC/AT Serial Port Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Table 7-1: IBM-PC/AT Serial Port Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Table 7-2 : Integra MP ANALOG Port Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
xi
Warning Conventions
The following warnings are used throughout this manual to draw your
attention to situations or procedures that require extra attention. They warn
of hazards to your health, damage to equipment, sensitive procedures, and
exceptional circumstances. All messages are set apart by a thin line above
and below the text as shown here.
Warning!
ESD
Laser radiation is present.
Condition or action may present a hazard to personal safety.
Condition or action may cause damage to equipment.
Condition or action may cause poor performance or error.
Text describes exceptional circumstances or makes a special refer-
ence.
Do not touch.
Appropriate laser safety eyewear should be worn during this opera-
tion.
Danger!
Warning!
Don't
Touch!
Eyewear
Required
Note
Condition or action may present an electrical hazard to personal
safety.
Refer to the manual before operating or using this device.
Action may cause electrostatic discharge and cause damage to equip-
ment.
Danger!
Laser Radiation
Caution!
Danger!
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Standard Units
The following units, abbreviations, and prefixes are used in this Spectra-
Physics manual:
Quantity Unit Abbreviation
mass kilogram kg
length meter m
time second s
frequency hertz Hz
force newton N
energy joule J
power watt W
electric current ampere A
electric charge coulomb C
electric potential volt V
resistance ohm

inductance henry H
magnetic flux weber Wb
magnetic flux density tesla T
luminous intensity candela cd
temperature celcius C
pressure pascal Pa
capacitance farad F
angle radian rad
Prefixes
tera (10
12
) T deci (10
-1
) d nano (10
-9
) n
giga (10
9
) G centi (10
-2
) c pico (10
-12
) p
mega (10
6
) M mill (10
-3
) m femto (10
-15
) f
kilo (10
3
) k micro (10
-6
) atto (10
-18
) a
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Unpacking and Inspection
Unpacking Your Laser
Your Integra MP laser system was packed with great care, and its container
was inspected prior to shipmentit left Spectra-Physics in good condition.
Upon receiving your system, immediately inspect the outside of the ship-
ping container. If there is any major damage (holes in the container, crush-
ing, etc.), insist that a representative of the carrier be present when you
unpack the contents.
Keep the shipping container. If you file a damage claim, you may need it
to demonstrate that the damage occurred as a result of shipping. If you need
to return the system for service at a later date, the specially designed con-
tainer assures adequate protection against transport damage.
System Components
The following components comprise the Integra MP laser system:
The Integra MP laser system.
An accessory kit
Verify these components are present. They are shipped in a single con-
tainer.
Accessory Kit
Included in this kit are this manual and a packing slip listing all the parts
shipped. The accessory kit contains the following items:
(1) US or European power cord (3 m)
(2) Keys for the Integra MP laser system
1-1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Diode lasers are used in various applications across many different mar-
kets. The Integra MP system offers a low-cost, robust solution for indus-
trial direct-diode laser processing.
The Integra MP laser system incorporates a patented technology called
FCBar,
which combines the advantages of an unpolarized, multimode

diode laser with the advantages of fiber delivery. Other advantages include:
Patented FCBar fiber-coupled design
Integrated thermo-electric cooler (air-cooled systems)
Hands-off operation
High efficiency
Reliable, industrial design
The Integra MP Laser System
The Integra MP laser comprises three parts:
Fiber-coupled diode laser module(s)
Microprocessor-controlled operating system for controlling and moni-
toring diode power, current and cooling temperature.
RS-232 and/or analog/TTL control inputs and an easy-to-use graphical
interface for controlling all the features of this system.
Figure 1-1: The Integra MP Laser System
1-2
The Integra MP laser is a stand-alone, solid-state laser system specifically
designed to provide efficient, high-power laser output in an air-cooled,
cost-effective package. This rack-mountable, self-contained system con-
tains the fiber-coupled diode module, conditioned dc power, the micropro-
cessor-based control circuits and a thermal management system. Output
wavelength is either at 810 10 nm or 915 10 nm. The system can be
operated in continuous-wave (cw), single pulse and continuous pulsing
modes. The laser diode module is field replaceable.
The engine for the Integra MP laser is the FCbar fiber-coupled diode laser.
FCbar attaches separate optical fibers to each emitter of a laser diode bar,
then brings the fiber output ends together into a tightly packed, round bun-
dle within the same diode module. This allows the astigmatic light from the
diode bar to be transformed into a round beam of exceptional brightness.
The primary bundle is spliced with a secondary armored fiber that delivers
the beam to the target. With this method, it is possible to achieve optical-to-
optical coupling efficiencies in excess of 90% with a numerical aperture of
0.1.
The diode bar, along with the primary and spliced fiber bundles, is encap-
sulated in a protective case that also serves as a heat sink. This module is
then mounted on a cold plate for cooling.
Delivering exceptional power stability, the Integra MP laser provides a
polarized, single transverse-mode 810 10 nm or 915 10 nm output beam.
System model, output power and wavelength are indicated by the part num-
ber:
The Power Supply
The microprocessor-based power supply provides suitable regulated dc
power to drive the diode modules as well as the control circuitry. Serial and
analog ports on the rear panel allow for digital and analog external commu-
nication and control. The Integra MP laser is autoswitching and requires
90260 Vac, 4763 Hz, 30 A single-phase input power.
I20-8S-15K
Air-cooled
Single Fiber
60 Watts
Integra Series
Size
810 nm (or 9 = 915 nm)
Introduction
1-3
Patents
The Integra MP is manufactured under the following patents:
RE: 34,192 4,908,832 5,550,582
4,653,056 4,913,533 5,561,547
4,656,635 4,942,582 5,577,060
4,665,529 5,018,152 5,579,422
4,701,929 5,080,706 5.608,742
4,723,257 5,127,068 5,638,388
4,739,507 5,155,631 5,638,397
4.756.003 5,351,121 5,651,020
4,761,785 5,410,559 5,745,519
4,785,459 5,412,683 5,801,403
4,829,529 5,436,990 5,812,583
4,837,771 5,446,749 5,835,513
4,872,177 5,504,762 5,907,570
4,894,839
1-4
2-1
Chapter 2 Laser Safety
Precautions For The Safe Operation
Of Class IV High Power Lasers
Wear protective eyewear at all times; selection depends on the wave-
length and intensity of the radiation, the conditions of use, and the
visual function required. Protective eyewear is available from suppliers
listed in the Laser Focus World, Lasers and Optronics, and Photonics
Spectra buyers guides. Consult the ANSI and ACGIH standards listed
at the end of this section for guidance.
Maintain a high ambient light level in the laser operation area so the
eyes pupil remains constricted, reducing the possibility of damage.
To avoid unnecessary radiation exposure, keep the protective cover on
the power supply at all times and do not disconnect the fiber delivery
cable from its target device.
Avoid looking at the output beam; even diffuse reflections are hazard-
ous.
Avoid blocking the output beam or its reflections with any part of the
body.
Establish a controlled access area for laser operation. Limit access to
those trained in the principles of laser safety.
Post prominent warning signs near the laser operating area (Figure 2-1).
Set up experiments so the laser beam is either above or below eye
level.
Provide enclosures for beam paths whenever possible.
Set up shields to prevent any unnecessary specular reflections.
When the fiber delivery cable is disconnected from its target device,
set up a beam dump to capture the laser beam and prevent accidental
exposure (Figure 2-2).
The Spectra-Physics Integra MP laser system is a Class IVHigh
Power Laser whose beam is, by definition, safety and fire hazard. Take
precautions to prevent accidental exposure to both direct and reflected
beams. Diffuse as well as specular beam reflections can cause severe
eye or skin damage. The 810 10 nm or 915 10 nm infrared output
from the fiber optic cable is invisible and, therefore, especially danger-
ous!
Danger!
Laser Radiation
Eyewear
Required
2-2
Figure 2-1: These standard safety warning labels would be appropri-
ate for use as entry warning signs (EN 60825-1, ANSI Z136.1, Section
4.7).
Figure 2-2: Folded Metal Beam Target

Operating this laser system without due regard for these precautions or in a
manner that does not comply with recommended procedures may be dan-
gerous. At all times during installation, maintenance or service of your
laser system, avoid unnecessary exposure to laser or collateral radiation
*
that exceeds the accessible emission limits listed in Performance Stan-
dards for Laser Products, United States Code of Federal Regulations,
21CFR1040.10(d).
Follow the instructions contained in this manual to ensure proper installa-
tion and safe operation of your laser.
*
Any electronic product radiation, except laser radiation, emitted by a laser product as a
result of or necessary for the operation of a laser incorporated into that product.
INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
CLASS 4 LASER PRODUCT
GaAlAs/CW
MAXIMUM OUTPUT 40 W
DANGER
INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
40 W MAX./CW
CLASS IV LASER PRODUCT
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Warning!
Laser Safety
2-3
Safety Devices
Figure 2-3: The Integra MP Safety Devices.
Interlock Keyswitch
The LASER ENABLE keyswitch provides interlock safety to prevent unau-
thorized personnel from using the Integra MP system when the key is
turned to the off position and the key is removed. Turning the key to the
on position closes the interlock and allows the diode to be energized if
the POWER switch is also on.
Power Indicator
When on, this green LED indicates that ac power is applied to the system
control circuits.
Laser Enable
Power
Laser Emission
Remote
Off / O
On / I
I
O
AC Power
Indicator
Interlock
Keyswitch
On/Off AC Power Switch
Display
Emission
Indicator
Rear Panel, Integra MP
Front Panel, Integra MP
Spectra-Physics
Spectra-Physics Lasers, Inc.
1330 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA. 94043
MANUFACTURED
IN USA
MODEL S/N S240-827-NS1 521
AC Power
Input
Fuses Emission Safety Interlock
Analog Control Serial Interface
Laser
Diode Fiber
Fuse Chart
AC Power
LINE VOLTAGE FREQUENCY
CAUTION: Double pole/neutral fusing
FUSES
F
U
S
E
S
90 260 V~ 50/60 Hz T 10a
SERIAL COM AUXILIARY ANALOG
LASER HEAD INTERLOCK EMISSION
2-4
Emission Indicator
When on, the red LASER EMISSION LED on the front panel indicates that
power is being supplied to the laser diode(s) and that diode emission is
present or imminent.
The EMISSION connector on the back of the Integra MP (see Figure 2-4
and Figure 2-7) can be used to turn on and off a user-installed emission
indicator. When the laser is off (i.e., there is no emission), there is closure
between pins 3 and 1 and an open between pins 3 and 2. The opposite is true
when the laser is on, i.e., there is emission or emission is imminent. There
is no power supplied by these terminals. This circuit is rated for 30 Vac at
1 A.
Figure 2-4: The EMISSION Connector Schematic
Two pins of the ANALOG connector (Figure 2-5) on the rear panel can also
be used to drive an emission indicator. Pin 9, with pin 22 as reference
ground, can be used to sink up to 50 mA, 24 V, to turn on and off a remote
emission indicator lamp.
Figure 2-5: The ANALOG Connector
All three indicators turn on 3 seconds before actual emission occurs.
Power Switch
This switch provides ac power to the control circuits if the LASER ENABLE
keyswitch is also on.
Safety Interlock
The Integra MP laser provides two remote safety interlocks on the rear
panel: the INTERLOCK connector, and pins 7 ad 8 of the ANALOG connector
(Figure 2-7). Each can be wired to separate external safety switches. The
EMISSION
49.9 K
R
98
J
3
EMISSION
K
2
+ 24 V
Q
8
3 Wiper
2 N.O.
1 N.C.
4
3
2
5
1
3 2 1
1
19 26
9
Laser Safety
2-5
unit is shipped with shorting jumpers for each connector (Figure 2-6). The
LASER HEAD connector is also part of the interlock loop. If the laser head is
disconnected, the system turns off.
Figure 2-6: INTERLOCK (left) and ANALOG (right) jumper plugs.
To use the INTERLOCK connector, remove the jumper plug from the panel,
and either remove the jumper inside or use a similar connector without a
jumper to wire to a perimeter safety switch. The switch can be attached to
an access door or to other auxiliary safety equipment. Wire the switch as
normally closed so that when the door or safety device is opened and the
switch opens, the power to the laser diodes is immediately turned off, thus
preventing unaware personnel from getting hurt.
Pins 7 and 8 of the ANALOG connector can be wired in the same manor. All
relays or switches that are used for this purpose should be designed for a
low-voltage, low-current dc signal.
Figure 2-7: Emission Indicator Relay and Safety Interlock Connector
Cover Safety Interlock
The system cover is not interlocked. Except when changing laser diodes,
the power supply should not be opened by the user, and then only by some-
one appropriately trained by Spectra-Physics. When the system requires a
laser diode change, the entire system is to be turned off during the installa-
tion. Following diode replacement, the power supply cover is to be
installed before power is turned on again. The power supply is not intended
to be run with the cover removed. A non-interlocked warning label is
attached to the laser head as shown in Figure 2-8. Labels under the cover
also warn of high voltages and state that power must be off before the inter-
nal covers can be removed.
To User
Emission Indicator
Safety
Interlock
Jumpered
Analog Interlock
The two contacts in the INTERLOCK connector must either be wired to a
safety switch or be shorted together using the jumper plug provided in
order for the power to be supplied to the laser diode. The same is true
for pins 7 and 8 of the ANALOG connector.
Note
2-6
Fuses/Breakers
The Integra MP laser system incorporates double pole neutral fusing for 90
to 260 Vac operation. The two fuses located on the rear panel can be
accessed using a standard screwdriver. Fuses must be of the same type and
rating. Refer to Table 2-1. Allow only a service technician to replace these
fuses.
Maximum Emission Levels
The following is the maximum emission level possible for the Integra MP
systems listed in Table 2-2. Use this information for selecting appropriate
laser safety eyewear and implementing appropriate safety procedures. This
value does not imply actual system power or specifications.
Table 2-1: Fuse Ratings for F1, F2
Supply Voltage Rating Type
100240 Vac 10 A T 10A 250 V
Table 2-2: Emission Levels
System Emission Wavelength Maximum Power
I20-8S 810 10 nm 15 W
I20-9S 915 10 nm 15 W
I40-8S 810 10 nm 30 W
I40-9S 915 10 nm 30 W
I80-8S 810 10 nm 60 W
I80-9S 915 10 nm 60 W
Laser Safety
2-7
Maintenance Necessary to Keep This
Laser System in a Safe Condition
Once a year, or whenever the product has been subjected to adverse envi-
ronmental conditions (e.g., fire, flood, mechanical shock, spilled solvent,
etc.), check to see that all features of the product identified on the CE Radi-
ation Control Drawing (found later in this chapter) function properly. Also,
verify that all warning labels remain firmly attached.
1. Verify that removing the auxiliary INTERLOCK connector plug on the
Integra MP prevents laser operation (see Figure 2-7).
2. Verify the laser can only be turned on when the key switch on the
Integra MP is in the ON position, and that the key can only be removed
when the switch is in the off position.
3. Verify the emission indicator provides a visible signal when the laser
emits accessible laser radiation that exceeds the accessible emission
limits for Class I.
*
4. Verify the time delay between turn-on of the emission indicator and
the starting of the laser allows enough warning to allow action to avoid
exposure to laser radiation.
5. Verify that, when the interlock loop is opened, the laser turns off.
If any of the above items fail to operate as noted and you cannot correct the
error, please call your Spectra-Physics service representative for assistance.
Requirements for Safely Operating an Integra MP
Laser System with a User-provided Control Device
When the Integra MP laser system is controlled by a device provided by
you or software written by you, for safety you must provide the following:
A key switchthat limits access to the laser and prevents it from being
turned on. It can be a real key lock, a removable computer disk, a pass-
word that limits access to computer control software, or a similar
key implementation. The laser must only operate when the key is
present and in the on position.
An emission indicatorthat indicates laser energy is present or can be
accessed. It can be a power-on lamp, a computer display that flashes
a statement to this effect, or an indicator on the control equipment for
this purpose. It need not be marked as an emission indicator so long as
its function is obvious. Its presence is required on any control panel
that affects laser output.
*
0.39 W for continuous-wave operation where output is limited to the 400 to 1400 nm
range.
2-8
CE Radiation Control Drawings
Refer to the CE Warning Labels on page 2-9.
Figure 2-8: CE Radiation Control Drawing, Integra MP Laser System.
Integra MP Laser System
Rear View
Front View
On/Off Indicator
On/Off AC Power Switch
Interlock Keyswitch
Emission Indicator
LCD Menu Screen
Laser Diode Fiber
AC Power
Connectors
6
1
Laser Enable
Power
Laser Emission
Remote
Off / O
On / I
I
O
AC Power
FUSES
90 260 V~
50/60 Hz
T 10a
9
3
12
15
10
16
11
13
14
Spectra-Physics
MANUFACTURED
IN USA
MODEL S/N
S240-827-NS1
521
SERIAL COM
AUXILIARY
ANALOG
Laser Safety
2-9
CE Warning Labels
Figure 2-9: CE Warning Labels
CE Certification
Label (14)
Patent Label
Power Supply (13)
DANGER - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN
ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET UND
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG UBERBRUCKT.
BESTRAHLUNG VON
AUGE ODER HAUT DURECH DIREKTE ODER
STREUSTRAHLUNG VERMEIDEN LASER
KLASSE 4
DANTER - RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET
LORSQUE LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE DE L'OEIL
OU DE LA PEAU AU RAYONNEMENT
DIRECT OU DIFFUS
0129-3285
Spectra-Physics
MANUFACTURED
IN USA
MODEL J80 S/N
Power Supply Model/Serial
Identification Label (9)
CE Warning Label
Interlock Defeated (10)
CE Aperture
Label (3)
CE Caution
Label (1)
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION
Avoid eye or skin exposure
to direct or scattered radiation.
Nd:YVO
4
, Nd:YAG or Nd:YLF Laser. Various
ultraviolet, visible or infrared wavelengths
may be emitted. Consult instruction manual.
Class 4 laser product per IEC 825-1 (1993)
SICHTBARA UND/ODER UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG
Bestrahlung von Auge oder Haut durch
direkte oder Streustrahlung vermeiden.
Nd:YVO
4
, Nd:YAG oder Nd:YLF Laser.

Verschiedene Ultraviolett-, Infrarot- oder sichtbara
Laserstrahlungen knnen austreten, Nhere
Informationen: siehe Bedienungsanleitung.
Laser Klasse 4 nach IEC 825-1 (1993)
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET/OU INVISIBLE
Exposition dangereuse de l'oeil ou
de la peau au rayonnement direct ou diffus.
Laser Nd:YVO
4
, Nd:YAG ou Nd:YLF. Emission
laser ultraviolette, visible ou infrarouge.
Consulter le manuel d'Installation.
Laser de classo 4 IEC 825-1 (1993)
CE Warning Label (11)
Fuse Label (6) Non-interlocked
Housing Label (7)
0452-0150 *SEE MANUAL
VI SI BLE AND I NVI SI BLE*
LASER RADI ATI ON WHEN
OPEN. AVOID SKIN OR EYE
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR
SCATTERED RADIATION.
c
Registered
UL Label (15)
LINE VOLTAGE FREQUENCY FUSES
90 260 V~ 50/60 Hz T 6a
0129-4842
LASER APERTURE
LASERSTRAHLFFNUNG
OUVERTURE LASER
CE Aperture Label (4)
part # 0129-4843
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Sources for Additional Information
The following are some sources for additional information on laser safety
standards, safety equipment, and training.
Laser Safety Standards
Safe Use of Lasers (Z136.1:2000)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
11 West 42
nd
Street
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 642-4900
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Publication 8.1-7)
U. S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue N. W., Room N3647
Washington, DC 20210
Tel: (202) 693-1999
Internet: www.osha.gov
A Guide for Control of Laser Hazards, 4th Edition, Publication #0165
American Conference of Governmental and
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
1330 Kemper Meadow Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Tel: (513) 742-2020
Internet: www.acgih.org
Laser Institute of America
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, FL 32826
Tel: (800) 345-2737
Internet: www.laserinstitute.org
Compliance Engineering
Canon Communications, LLC
11444 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Tel: (310) 445-4200
International Electrotechnical Commission
Journal of the European Communities
IEC 60825-1 Safety of Laser ProductsPart 1: Equipment classification,
requirements and users guide
Tel: +41 22-919-0211 Fax: +41 22-919-0300
Internet: www.iec.ch
Cenelec
35, Rue de Stassartstraat
B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 519 68 71
Internet: www.cenelec.org
Document Center, Inc.
111 Industrial Road, Suite 9
Belmont, CA 94002
Tel: (650) 591-7600
Internet: www.document-center.com
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Laser Safety Guide
Laser Institute of America
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, FL 32826
Tel: (800) 34LASER
Internet: www.laserinstitute.org
Laser Focus World Buyer's Guide
Laser Focus World
Penwell Publishing
98 Spit Rock Road
Nashua, NH 03062
Tel: (603) 891-0123
Internet: lfw.pennet.com/home.cfm
Photonics Spectra Buyer's Guide
Photonics Spectra
Laurin Publications
Berkshire Common
PO Box 4949
Pittsfield, MA 01202-4949
Tel: (413) 499-0514
Internet: www.photonics.com
3-1
Chapter 3 Laser Description
A Brief Review of Laser Theory
Emission and Absorption of Light
*
Laser is an acronym derived from Light Amplification by Stimulated Emis-
sion of Radiation. Thermal radiators, such as the sun, emit light in all direc-
tions, the individual photons having no definite relationship with one
another. But because the laser is an oscillating amplifier of light, and
because its output comprises photons that are identical in phase and direc-
tion, it is unique among light sources. Its output beam is singularly direc-
tional, monochromatic, and coherent.
Radiant emission and absorption take place within the atomic or molecular
structure of materials. The contemporary model of atomic structure
describes an electrically neutral system composed of a nucleus with one or
more electrons bound to it. Each electron occupies a distinct orbital that
represents the probability of finding the electron at a given position relative
to the nucleus. Each orbital has a characteristic shape that is defined by the
radial and angular dependence of that probability, e.g., all s orbitals are
spherically symmetrical, and all p orbitals surround the x, y, and z axes of
the nucleus in a double-lobed configuration (Figure 3-1). The energy of an
electron is determined by the orbital that it occupies, and the over-all
energy of an atomits energy leveldepends on the distribution of its
electrons throughout the available orbitals. Each atom has an array of
energy levels: the level with the lowest possible energy is called the ground
state, and higher energy levels are called excited states. If an atom is in its
ground state, it will stay there until it is excited by external forces.
Movement from one energy level to anothera transitionhappens when
the atom either absorbs or emits energy. Upward transitions can be caused
by collision with a free electron or an excited atom, and transitions in both
directions can occur as a result of interaction with a photon of light. Con-
sider a transition from a lower level whose energy content is E
1
to a higher
one with energy E
2
. It will only occur if the energy of the incident photon
matches the energy difference between levels, i.e.,
h = E
2
E
1
[1]
where h is Plancks constant, and is the frequency of the photon.
*
Light will be used to describe the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum from far
infrared to ultraviolet.
3-2
Figure 3-1: Electrons occupy distinct orbitals that are defined by the
probability of finding an electron at a given position, the shape of the
orbital being determined by the radial and angular dependence of the
probability.
Likewise, when an atom excited to E
2
decays to E
1
, it loses energy equal to
E
2
E
1
. The atom may decay spontaneously, emitting a photon with energy
h and frequency
[2]
Spontaneous decay can also occur without emission of a photon, the lost
energy taking another form, e.g., transfer of kinetic energy by collision
with another atom. An atom excited to E
2
can also be stimulated to decay to
E
1
by interacting with a photon of frequency , emitting energy in the form
of a pair of photons that are identical to the incident one in phase, fre-
quency, and direction. This is known as stimulated emission. By contrast,
spontaneous emission produces photons that have no directional or phase
relationship with one another.
A laser is designed to take advantage of absorption, and both spontaneous
and stimulated emission phenomena, using them to create conditions favor-
able to light amplification. The following paragraphs describe these condi-
tions.
Population Inversion
The net absorption at a given frequency is the difference between the rates
of emission and absorption at that frequency. It can be shown that the rate
of excitation from E
1
to E
2
is proportional to both the number of atoms in
the lower level (N
1
) and the transition probability. Similarly, the rate of
stimulated emission is proportional to the population of the upper level (N
2
)
and the transition probability. Moreover, the transition probability depends
on the flux of the incident wave and a characteristic of the transition called
its cross section. The absorption coefficient depends only on the differ-
ence between the populations involved, N
1
and N
2
, and the flux of the inci-
dent wave.
E
2
E
1
h
------------------ =
Laser Description
3-3
When a material is at thermal equilibrium, there exists a Boltzmann distri-
bution of its atoms over the array of available energy levels with most
atoms in the ground state. Since the rate of absorption of all frequencies
exceeds that of emission, the absorption coefficient at any frequency is pos-
itive.
If enough light of frequency is supplied, the populations can be shifted
until N
1
= N
2
. Under these conditions the rates of absorption and stimulated
emission are equal, and the absorption coefficient at frequency is zero. If
the transition scheme is limited to two energy levels, it is impossible to drive
the populations involved beyond equality; that is, N
2
can never exceed N
1
because every upward transition is matched by one in the opposite direc-
tion.
However, if three or more energy levels are employed, and if their relation-
ship satisfies certain requirements described below, additional excitation
can create a population inversion where N
2
> N
1
.
A model four-level laser transition scheme is depicted in Figure 3-2. A
photon of frequency
1
excitesor pumpsan atom from E
1
to E
4
. If the
E
4
to E
3
transition probability is greater than that of E
4
to E
1
, and if the life-
time of an atom at E
4
is short, the atom will decay almost immediately to E
3
.
If E
3
is metastable, i.e., atoms that occupy it have a relatively long lifetime,
the population will grow rapidly as excited atoms cascade from above. The
E
3
atom will eventually decay to E
2
, emitting a photon of frequency
2
.
Finally, if E
2
is unstable, its atoms will rapidly return to the ground state, E
1
,
keeping the population of E
2
small and reducing the rate of absorption of
2
.
In this way the population of E
3
is kept large and that of E
2
remains low,
thus establishing a population inversion between E
3
and E
2
. Under these
conditions, the absorption coefficient at
2
becomes negative. Light is
amplified as it passes through the material, which is now called an active
medium. The greater the population inversion, the greater the gain.
Figure 3-2: A Typical Four-level Transition Scheme
A four-level scheme has a distinct advantage over three-level systems,
where E
1
is both the origin of the pumping transition and the terminus of
the lasing transition. Also, the first atom that is pumped contributes to the
population inversion in the four-level arrangement, while over half of the
E
4
E
3
E
2
E
1
2
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atoms must be pumped from E
1
before an inversion is established in the
three-level system.
Generating Light Energy in a Laser Diode
In the diode laser, the amplifying element is a forward-biased PN junction
formed in a direct-bandgap semiconductor. Optical gain is provided by the
recombination of electrons and holes in the PN junction. When forward
biased, electrons are injected from the N side while holes are injected from
the P side; both electrons and holes are confined within a lower-bandgap
region where they can recombine either spontaneously or via stimulated
emission when excited by an existing photon.
*
Resonant Optical Cavity
To sustain lasing action, the gain medium must be placed in a resonant
optical cavity. The latter is defined by two mirrors (or a grating) that pro-
vide optical feedback to the active medium, i.e., photons emitted parallel to
the cavity axis are reflected back into the cavity to interact with other
excited states. Mirrors are formed in solid-state lasers by cleaving facets at
each end of a waveguide that is formed in the semiconductor material.
Once the electrons and holes interact to generate the light, the waveguide
confines the light in two dimensions, causing it to travel back and forth
between the mirrors along a predominantly linear path. This type of resona-
tor is called a Fabry-Perot resonator.
Stimulated emission produces two photons of equal energy, phase, and
direction from each interaction. The two photons become four, four
become eight, and the numbers continue to increase geometrically until an
equilibrium between excitation and emission is reached.
The cavity mirror facets are coated to increase or decrease reflectivity and
to improve resistance to damage from the extremely high power densities,
which are as high as 10 MW/cm
2
. The wider the waveguide, the higher the
output power of the diode, but with less coherence. The end mirror is typi-
cally 99% reflective while the output mirror is only 1 to 10% reflective.
The latter transmits much of the energy stored within the cavity as radiation
which becomes the output beam of the laser diode.
The laser oscillates within a narrow range of frequencies around the transi-
tion frequency. The width of the frequency distribution, or linewidth, and
its amplitude depend on the gain medium, its temperature and the magni-
tude of the population inversion.
Linewidth is determined by plotting gain as a function of frequency and
measuring the width of the curve where the gain has fallen to one half max-
imum (full width at half maximum, or FWHM, Figure 3-3).
*
Robert J. Lang, An Introduction to Semiconductor Lasers, The Photonics Design and
Applications Handbook, H-232 H-235 (1999).
Laser Description
3-5
Figure 3-3: Frequency Distribution of Longitudinal Modes for a Single
Line
The output of the laser is discontinuous within this line profile. A standing
wave propagates within the optical cavity, and any frequency that satisfies
the resonance condition
[3]
will oscillate, where
m
is the frequency, c is the speed of light, L is the opti-
cal cavity length, and m is an integer. Thus, the output of a given line is a set
of discrete frequencies, called longitudinal modes, that are spaced such
that
[4]
These wide waveguide, high-power diode lasers generate multiple longitu-
dinal modes and are called multimode lasers.
Longitudinal
Modes
Gain
Envelope
6-10 GHz
Frequency ()
C
2 L
~
~ G
a
i
n
FWHM Point
m
mc
2L
------- =
c
2L
------- =
3-6
The Integra MP Laser System
The Laser
The Integra MP laser system is a stand-alone, solid-state laser system
designed to provide efficient, high power laser output. The mechanical con-
trol functions are fully described in Chapter 4, Controls, Indicators and
Connectors, and system operation and the remote interface is described in
Chapter 7, Operation.
Figure 3-4: The Integra MP Laser System
The Integra MP delivers output powers of 15, 30 and 60 Watts and can be
purchased in 810 10 nm and 91510 nm configurations. Output power is
coupled via armored optical fiber bundles to the target device.
The diode modules mate with the fiber delivery bundle through a precision
splice made at the factory and becomes a permanent part of the laser mod-
ule. The delivery fiber is terminated with an industry standard fiber-optic
SMA 905 connector. This provides a precise and repeatable attachment of
the delivery fiber to the target device. And, if necessary, it allows the diode
module to be replaced in the field without requiring an alignment of the
system to the target device.
To stabilize the output wavelength of the diode, the module is mounted
directly onto a temperature-regulated cold plate. Cooling for the cold plate
is provided either by a thermo-electric (TE) cooler.
Specifications
The Integra MP is rack-mountable and requires 90 to 260 Vac, 50/60 Hz,
30 A single phase line power. Secondary systems provide diode cooling
and laser output control.
Rear panel connections receive power and control signals. The Integra MP
is air-cooled. Fans bring cooling air in from the front panel and exhausts
heated air from the rear.
Laser Description
3-7
Note: All Specifications are to be considered confidential and subject to change.
Table 3-1: Optical Parameters
Parameter I20 I40 I80
Diode Output Power (at fiber output) 15 W 30 W 60 W
Wavelength 810 10 nm
915 10 nm
Numerical Aperture 0.20 0.20 0.20
Fiber Diameter 0.850 mm 0.850 mm 1.200 mm
Terminal type SMA 905 SMA 905 SMA 905
Table 3-2: Utilities
AC power input (both systems) 90 to 260 Vac, 50/60 Hz (autoranging)
single phase
Power consumption <1000 W (500 W typical)
Heat dissipation into room
at maximum output power
at average, mid-life power
4500 W or 15 kBTU
3000 W or 10 kBTU
Table 3-3: Mechanical Specifications
Size (L x W x H) 60 x 48 x 17.8 cm
(23.6 x 19.0 x 7.0 in.)
Weight
I20
I40
I80
21.9 kg (48.2 lbs)
21.9 kg (48.2 lbs)
25.5 kg (56.2 lbs)
Cooling
Forced Air: 2.8 m
3
/min (100 cfm)
Power cable length 3 m (10 ft)
Optical fiber length 5 m (16 ft)
Table 3-4: Operating Conditions
Warm-up time 2 minutes
Temperature range 18C to 30C
Altitude 03000 m
Humidity 885%, non-condensing
Table 3-5: Non-operating Conditions
Temperature range 20C to 50C
Altitude 012000 m
Humidity 895%, non-condensing
100240 Vac 10 A T 10A 250 V
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Outline Drawing
Figure 3-5: Outline Drawing
19.00
484,6
Integra MP Control Panel
Integra MP Side View
inches
mm
All dimensions in
1.60
40,6
6.80
172,7
17.91
454,9
6.80
172,7
1.03
26,2
0.50
12,7
4.30
109,2
6.63
168,4
6.94
176,3
Laser Enable
Power
Laser Emission
Remote
Off / O
On / I
I
O
4-1
Chapter 4 Handling Fiber Optics
This chapter contains important information pertaining to the safe use and
handling of the fiber optic cable. Please read this section carefully before
installing or operating this power supply/laser system.
The fiber optic bundle incorporated in the Integra MP laser system is, by
definition, an optical component and must be handled with care. The stain-
less steel jacket surrounding the optical fiber is intended to prevent light
leakage in the unlikely event of fiber breakage. It provides only limited pro-
tection of the optical fiber.
Excessive stress on an optical fiber can alter the characteristics of beam
delivery and can possibly lead to breakage of the optical fibers. Stress
comes in three forms:
tensile stress, occurs when the fibers are axially strained,
torsional stress, occurs when the fibers are twisted,
bending stress, occurs when the fibers are subjected to a bending
radius.
The following guidelines for handling, cleaning, and coiling should be fol-
lowed for all fiber bundles used in systems from Spectra-Physics. These
guidelines are recommended to maximize the long-term performance of
the fiber bundles.
Unpacking and Uncoiling
The Integra MP was shipped with the fiber bundle rolled and secured. Sup-
port the cable when unpacking and uncoiling it. Do not allow the cable to
spring out.
Do not remove the fiber bundle protective end cap until you are ready to
connect the fiber cable to the target device.
General Handling
The minimum recommended bend radius is 6 in. (15 cm). Avoid twisting
the bundle as well (see Coiling Procedure below).
A strain relief may be used to support the fiber bundle, provided that the
strain relief itself does not violate these guidelines. Do not allow the strain
relief to crimp the stainless steel jacket.
Never pull on the fiber cable. Excessive pulling forces can stretch the steel
jacket and may lead to fiber and/or connector damage. Avoid walking on or
rolling equipment over the cable. Keep it out of water, oils and other con-
taminants.
4-2
Coiling Procedure
This procedure is recommended when coiling the fiber bundle for use or
when storing it. By following this procedure, twists are avoided that can
damage optical fibers.
Figure 4-1: Fiber bundle rolling technique.
1. Do not pull on the cable; allow the fiber to relax. Try to keep the stain-
less steel jacket clean as you proceed, and make sure the protective end
cap is on the fiber connector.
2. Make one gentle loop with a diameter no less than 12 in. (30 cm). Tie-
wrap this loop to make rolling easier.
3. While walking toward the power supply, gently roll the bundle in a
hand-over-hand motion until you are near the power supply interface,
then tie-wrap the bundle. Allow several inches of unwrapped cable to
avoid stress at the power supply interface.
Avoid pulling on the Integra MP with the fiber cable and avoid tight
bends near the connector.
Warning!
12 in. dia. loop
1
2
3
This procedure should only be performed by personnel who understand
standard laser safety practices and are trained in the handling of delicate
optical components.
Caution!
Handling Fiber Optics
4-3
Cleaning and Inspection
As with most optical components used in lasers, contamination of the opti-
cal surfaces can lead to performance degradation and possible catastrophic
failure. Contaminants on the end of the fiber bundle can cause localized
heating and damage to the anti-reflective coating. Contaminants can come
from handling the fiber or from mounting the fiber output too close to a
power meter or beam dump. In severe cases, charring may occur at the out-
put end, which requires replacement of the fiber cable.
To prevent costly damage of the fiber bundle, always be extremely careful
when handling the output end. Before use or anytime the presence of con-
taminants is suspected, it is recommended that the output end of the bundle
be inspected and, if necessary, cleaned.
If you have any questions regarding these procedures, contact your Spectra-
Physics service representative.
Materials Required
Powder-free finger cots or gloves
Lint-free lens tissue
Clean forceps or hemostats
Water-free, spectroscopic grade methanol (methyl alcohol) or propanol
(2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol)
Clean dropper or droplet dispensing unit for the alcohol
Fiber holding fixture for inspection (optional, but very helpful)
Inspection video microscope, 4080 x magnification, for indirect
viewing of the fiber bundle. Example: Optispec ME2500 Fiber Optic
Illuminated Inspection Video Microscope, available from Micro Enter-
prises, Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A.
Prior to cleaning fibers, it is advisable to briefly inspect the fiber end coat-
ings for damage or burn areas. For safety, we recommend indirect viewing
of the fiber bundle using a microscope and CCD camera, such as the one
listed above. Never turn on the Integra MP during inspection. Avoid
tight fiber bends of less than 6 in. (15 cm) radius. Inspection of the coatings
should reveal a uniform, bluish, smooth and shiny surface with few
scratches, inclusions, or dust particles.
The following terms define some of the types of damage you may see.
Blemishesminor blemishes are unavoidable and will not adversely
affect system performance.
Scratchesa minor scratch should have a width of less than 5 m.
All versions of the Spectra-Physics Integra MP laser system include a
Class IVHigh Power Laser. The output beam from the fiber bundle is,
by definition, a safety hazard. Turn off and unplug the Integra MP
before inspecting the fiber bundle.
Danger!
Laser Radiation
4-4
Digsa minor dig should have a maximum diameter of less than 30 m
and no cracks propagating from the dig.
Burnsa minor burn should have a maximum diameter of less than
30 m. Debris should be cleaned away with methanol to prevent further
damage.
Figure 4-2: Examples of an acceptable and unacceptable fiber output
surface.
If a fiber bundle has 6 or fewer minor blemishes, it may be used to pump a
laser system with no compromise of performance. If the fiber bundle blem-
ishes exceed this acceptable level, please contact Spectra-Physics for assis-
tance.
Cleaning Method
If contaminants are visible, the fiber ends should be cleaned by one or both
of two following methods, as required, to achieve appropriate results.
First, the drop and drag method should be used to remove contaminants
not tightly bound to the coated surfaces.
1. Place a single drop of the cleaning solvent near the center of a small
piece of lens tissue.
2. Contact the fiber end and draw slowly and steadily, moving the tissue
or the fiber across the surface until no more liquid remains at the point
of contact between the fibers and tissue.
This may be repeated as necessary using clean tissue.
An alternate method is to:
1. fold the lens tissue to form a small wiper, approximately 3-4 mm wide,
and held in forceps.
2. Apply 23 drops of cleaning solvent on the end of this wiper and gen-
tly draw it across the fiber end surfaces.
This method can be used to remove more tightly bound contaminants,
but be careful. If done too roughly or too often, it can damage the coat-
ings.
When finished, it is advisable to inspect the progress of the fiber cleaning
process using the method described previously.
Acceptable Unacceptable
Burn
Scratches
Chips
Handling Fiber Optics
4-5
Connections and General Operation
Never operate the system with the protective cap on the fiber bundle. As a
general rule, make all optical and interface connections prior to connecting
the ac power cable.
The fiber cable uses a SMA 905 standard connector designed for precision
alignment. Avoid damaging the barrel and optical surface when mating the
fiber cable to the laser head. It may be helpful to tip the barrel upward at a
slight angle to make the insertion. Do not scrape it around hunting for
insertion. A tab is present on the fiber connector which mates to a slot on the
laser connector. Align the tab and slot to achieve full and proper seating.
Measuring Fiber Output Power
When it becomes necessary to measure the fiber output power, follow these
precautions to insure safety for both personnel and equipment.
Turn off the Integra MP.
Disconnect the fiber cable from the target device.
Carefully secure the output end near an optical power meter capable of
reading 60 W. Maintain a distance of approximately 2 cm from the
fiber tip to the detector surface. Never allow the optical surface to
touch the detector surface.
Prevent vapors and contaminants from foreign surfaces from being
deposited on the tip of the fiber. This can cause rapid and permanent
damage to the optical surface.
Never attempt to move the fiber output connector when the laser diode
is energized.
4-6
5-1
Chapter 5 Controls, Indicators and Connections
Introduction
This section defines the user controls, indicators and connections of the
Integra MP laser system. The Integra MP is air-cooled and has a single
fiber output. Controlling the system via the SERIAL port and/or ANALOG
port is described in Chapter 7, Operation.
The Integra MP System
All controls and indicators are on the front panel of the system. All connec-
tions are made via the rear panel. Each panel is described below from left
to right, top to bottom, starting with the front panel.
Front Panel
Figure 5-1: The Integra MP Front Panel
Provide at least 3 in. of room on the front and back of the Integra MP
power supply to allow cool air to enter the front and for the exhaust air
to leave the rear panel. Inadequate cooling will cause the unit to over-
heat and shut down. Damage to components caused by insufficient cool-
ing is not covered by your warranty.
Caution!
LCD Screen
Emission Indicator
On/Off Indicator On/Off AC Power Switch
Interlock Keyswitch
Laser Enable
Power
Laser Emission
Remote
Off / O
On / I
I
O
5-2
LCD displaydisplays the status of the power supply during normal oper-
ation, such as diode currents and temperature. It also displays any status
codes that are generated by the power supply. During start up, this panel
displays the status of the self-diagnostics. If you ever experience problems,
it can be useful to monitor this panel to see if the power supply is having
trouble starting up. However, all warnings, including errors generated by
the system and indicators that are germane to proper system operation, are
displayed on the control device.
Air exhaustallows the heated air to be removed from the system.
Heated air is vented from the two grids on the front panel and the one or
two grids on the back panel.
LASER ENABLE interlock keyswitchprovides interlock safety to pre-
vent unauthorized personnel from using the Integra MP system when the
key is turned to the off position and the key is removed. Turning the key
to the on position allows the laser diodes to be energized if the AC
POWER switch is also on.
POWER indicator (Green)when on, indicates that ac power is applied to
the system.
LASER EMISSION indicator (Red)shows that power is supplied to the
laser diodes and that diode emission is present or imminent.
AC power on/off switchprovides ac power to the Integra MP if the
LASER ENABLE interlock keyswitch is also on.
REMOTE connector (15-pin D-sub)is used for factory diagnostics only.
A shorting jumping connector is provided that must always be inserted in
order for the system to operate properly.
Rear Panel
Fiber-optic cableis permanently attached to the diode module inside the
power supply and must be replaced along with the diode module. The fiber
cable provides either 810 10 nm or 915 10 nm output power.
ANALOG connectoris jumpered as it comes from the factory. If this con-
nection is to be used, refer to the pin descriptions in Table 5-1 at the end of
this chapter and to the section on Using the Analog Interface in Chapter
7, Operation.
SERIAL COM connector (9-pin, D-sub)is used as the control port. Con-
nect your control device (computer) to this connector. Refer to the pin
descriptions in Table 5-2 at the end of this chapter and to the section on
Using the Serial Interface in Chapter 7, Operation.
Provide at least 3 in. of room on the front and back of the Integra MP to
allow cool air to enter the front and for the exhaust air to leave the rear
panel. Inadequate cooling will cause the unit to overheat and shut down.
Damage to components caused by insufficient cooling is not covered by
your warranty.
Caution!
Controls, Indicators and Connections
5-3
Figure 5-2: Integra MP Rear Panel
EMISSION connector (3-pin)provides connection to a relay that can be
used to turn on and off a user-supplied emission indicator (Figure 5-3).
When the laser is off (i.e., there is no emission), there is closure between
pins 3 and 1 and an open between pins 3 and 2. The opposite is true when
the laser is on, i.e., there is emission or emission is imminent. There is no
power supplied by these terminals. This circuit is rated for 30 Vac at 1 A.
Figure 5-3: EMISSION connector, rear panel
INTERLOCK connector (2-pin)provides attachment for a safety switch.
These two contacts must be shorted together before the laser will operate.
A defeating jumper plug is installed at the factory to permit operation with-
out a safety switch. This plug can be replaced with a similar, non-shorting
plug that is wired to auxiliary safety equipment (such as a door switch) to
shut off the laser when actuated (opened). Such a switch must be designed
for a low-voltage, low-current digital signal.
LASER HEAD connector (27-pin, D-sub)is not used on this system.
AC POWER connectorprovides connection for an IEC power cable to
provide ac power to the Integra MP laser system.
Spectra-Physics
MANUFACTURED
IN USA
MODEL S/N S240-827-NS1 521
AC Power
Input
Laser
Diode Fiber
Fuse Chart
AC Power
FUSES
F
U
S
E
S
100 240 V~ 50/60 Hz T 10A
3 2 1
5-4
Connector Interface Descriptions
Figure 5-4: The 26-Socket ANALOG Connector
Table 5-1: Integra MP Analog Port Connector
Pin Type Description Function
1 Output Laser average power monitor 0 4 V full scale, 32 W full scale.
82 internal resistance. Maximum 10 mA load.
2 Input Diode #1 external drive 0 4 V full scale, 80 A full scale: limited by the diode cur-
rent limit value (DCL). Pin 18 must be pulled low to acti-
vate this function.
3 Output Diode #1 current monitor 0 4 V full scale, 80 A full scale.
4 Input First pulse suppression (FPS)
disable
TTL. 10 K internally pulled-up +5 Vdc.
Active low disables FPS.
6 Input Diode #2 external drive 0 4 V full scale, 80 A full scale, limited by the diode cur-
vate this function.
7 Input User interlock return current User must connect to pin 8 through a device that provides
less than 0.3 V and can handle 100 mA. 0 V open circuit.
100 mA maximum load closed circuit
8 Output User interlock line User must connect to pin 7 to enable operation. +24 Vdc
open circuit, 100 mA maximum load closed circuit
9 Output Emission indicator
An active low open collector pulls a 50 impedance to
ground when emission is active. 24 V max.
10 Input External diode TTL. Active low. Pull low to turn diodes on. Pulled up to +5
Vdc via internal 10 k. Input low current is 1 mA max.
Level sensitive.
11 Output Laser status OK flag TTL. Active high. A high signal indicates a system fault.
82.5 output resistance.
12 N/A Reserved Must be open.
13 Output Interlock fault TTL. Active low. A low signal indicates an interlock is open.
Pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k.
14 N/A Reserved Must be open.
15 Input Standby current TTL. Active low. Pull low to force diode current to standby
setting. Pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k. Input low
current 1 mA max. Level sensitive.
16 Input CW TTL. Active low. Pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k. Pull
low to force the laser system into CW mode. Input low
current 1 mA max. Level sensitive.
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Controls, Indicators and Connections
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Figure 5-5: The 9-Pin SERIAL COM Port
17 Input Ext. Q-switch gate Not used on this system.
18 Input External diode drive enable TTL. Active low. Pull low to activate external diode current
control at pins 2 and 6. Pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal
10 k. Input low current 1 mA max.
19 Output RF sync out Not used on this system.
20 Output 12 Vdc output 250 mA max.
21 Input External Q-switch trigger Not used on this system.
22 Input Analog reference ground Reference ground for pins 1, 2, 3,5, 6.
23 Output +12 Vdc supply 250 mA max.
24 Input Digital reference Gnd Reference ground for pins 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21
25 Output +5 Vdc supply Power supplied for accessories. 250 mA max.
26 Input Earth Gnd Chassis ground.
Table 5-2: IBM-PC/AT Serial Port Pinout
Computer or Terminal Integra MP
RS-232-C
Signal Name
Signal Pin No.
(25-Pin)
Pin No.
(9-Pin)
Pin No. Signal
Transmit Data TXD 2 3 3 RXD
Receive Data RXD 3 2 2 TXD
No Connection RTS 4 7 CTS
No Connection CTS 5 8 RTS
No Connection DSR 6 6 DTR
No Connection DCD 8 1 DCD
No Connection DTR 20 4 DSR
Signal Ground 7 5 5
Protective Ground 1 SHELL SHELL
Table 5-1: Integra MP Analog Port Connector
1 5
6 9
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6-1
Chapter 6 Installation
This section provides detailed instructions and notes for the initial planning
and set-up of the Integra MP laser system. If you have not set up the system
before or if you are moving the it to a new location, please review this sec-
tion in detail.
System Mounting Considerations
If the system is to be mounted in a 19 in. rack, make sure it is appropriately
ventilated. Allow 15 cm (6 in.) of clearance to the front and back panels
and 8 cm (3 in.) on each side of each unit for proper air flow. Take mea-
sures to prevent heated air exhausted from the back panels from returning
to the cooling air intakes of the other three sides. Failure to do so will cause
over-heating.
The Integra MP can also be placed on a stable and secure table.
Ensure that there is room for the electrical cables to be safely routed to and
from the rear of the power supply and that they are not under any strain.
Avoid conditions in which the cables can be stepped on by personnel.
System Installation
Installing the Integra MP in a Rack
The following installation procedures assume you are installing the power
into a standard 48.3 cm (19 in.) rack mount unit. Although this system does
not have to be rack-mounted, we feel this is the most compact and space-
saving approach to installing it, especially if any of the other system com-
ponents are rack-mountable. When using a rack unit, provide positive fil-
tered ventilation air that flows into the bottom of the unit, past the mounted
units without obstruction, and exhausts from the top. Do not add shelves
between units or heated exhaust air will be returned to the intake vents and
cause over-heating. Provide enough room cooling capacity to counter the
heat produced by the system and to prevent room overheating (refer to sys-
tem specifications at the end of Chapter 3).
Allow only personnel qualified and authorized by Spectra-Physics to
install and set up your system. You will be charged for repair of any
damage caused by untrained personnel, and such action might also void
your warranty.
Note
6-2
Connecting the System
Refer to interconnect drawing Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1: Integra MP Interconnect Drawing.
1. Move the rack to within 3 m of the target device (the length of the
shortest cable).
Front Panel
2. Verify the jumper plug is in place on the REMOTE connector (Figure 6-
2). This plug should never be removed.
Figure 6-2: The REMOTE Connector
Back Panel
3. If the ANALOG connector is not used for control, verify the jumper
plug is in place. If control from this port is required, remove the
jumper and attach a 26-pin control cable from this connector to your
I/O control device. Refer to Table 5-1 at the end of Chapter 4 for pin
descriptions. Also refer to Controlling the System Using the ANALOG
Interface in Chapter 7, Operation.
90 240 Vac
50/60 Hz
Integra MP Diode Laser
Computer or
Integrated Interface
RS-232
"Serial Com"
Power
Cord
Fiber Cable
End-effector
Focussing Device
Laser Enable
Power
Laser Emission
Remote
Off / O
On / I
I
O
Remote Connector
Installation
6-3
Figure 6-3: Integra MP Rear Panel
4. Connect the 9-pin SERIAL COM connector to the RS-232 serial port on
your personal computer and note which Com Port (1 or 2) on the com-
puter you are using. Refer to Table 5-2 at the end of Chapter 4 for pin
descriptions.
5. If an emission indicator lamp other than the front panel LED on the
Integra MP is required, use the EMISSION relay connector on the rear
panel as a switch to turn a lamp on and off (Figure 6-4) (or use pins 9
and 22 on the ANALOG port (Figure 6-5)). To use the relay, attach a
wire to pin 2 and pin 3 of the connector. When the laser is off (i.e.,
there is no emission), there is closure between pins 1 and 3 and an
open between pins 2 and 3. The opposite is true when the there is emis-
sion or emission is imminent. There is no power supplied by these ter-
minals. This circuit is rated for 30 Vac at 1 A.
Figure 6-4: The EMISSION Connector Schematic
To use the EMISSION signal provided by the analog port, reference
your lamp drive circuitry to pin 22 and use pin 9 to sink up to 50 mA at
24 V to drive a relay. Remember to shunt the relay with a back-biased
diode to protect the circuits in the Integra MP.
Spectra-Physics
MANUFACTURED
IN USA
MODEL S/N S240-827-NS1 521
AC Power
Input
Laser
Diode Fiber
Fuse Chart
AC Power
FUSES
F
U
S
E
S
100 240 V~ 50/60 Hz T 10A
EMISSION
49.9 K
R
98
J
3
EMISSION
K
2
+ 24 V
Q
8
3 Wiper
2 N.O.
1 N.C.
4
3
2
5
1
3 2 1
6-4
Figure 6-5: The 26-Socket ANALOG Connector
6. Verify the two fuses on the rear panel are appropriate for your line
voltage (refer to the fuse table in Chapter 3).
7. Attach the provided IEC power cord to the power connector and fasten
it properly to the receptacle retaining screws so that it does not pull
out. Plug the other end into a facility power outlet. The outlet must
supply 90 to 260 Vac, 30 A single phase power.
This completes the wiring connection and rack preparation.
Fiber Connections
The fiber cable is terminated with a safety cap that comes off by unscrew-
ing the collar and removing the cap (see Figure 6-6).
To attach the fiber delivery cable(s) to the laser focussing or re-imaging
unit:
1. Remove the safety cap.
2. Carefully insert the SMA 905 terminal into the focussing unit.
3. Hand tighten the threaded jacket.
To remove the fiber cable from the target device, reverse this procedure.
Figure 6-6: Integra fiber cable shown with the cap on and off.
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Installation
6-5
Software Installation
System Requirements
Windows
95, 98, 98se, ME, or 2000 Professional operating system

running on a personal computer.
At least 1 Mb available disk space and 128 MB RAM
Optional: in order to view the IntegraSoft.chm help file, install
Microsoft Internet Explorer
version 4 or later (this is a free download

from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads).
Getting started
As a safety precaution, the Integra system is shipped from the factory set to
the conservative international default baud rate of 9600. To enhance the
performance of the system, we recommend changing this setting to the
highest serial communications setting available on your computer system,
up to 115,200 baud. This only needs to done the first time the Integra sys-
tem is started. Only do this when connected to a fairly new computer.
To get up and running quickly:
1. Turn on the Model J40 power supply and note the baud rate setting.
As the unit boots, BAUDRATE: xxxx will be shown on the LCD
display. Later in this procedure, you will set your computer to this set-
ting so that you can communicate with the power supply. Then you
will use the computer to change the baud rate of the power supply to
your computers maximum rate. And, finally, you will reset your com-
puter to this rate.
2. Close all currently running programs on your computer.
3. Insert the IntegraSoft installation CD in the CD-ROM reader.
4. From Explorer,
double-click on Setup.exe to start the installation,

then follow the on-screen instructions.
The IntegraSoft software can be installed with or without the help
files. Both versions are available on the IntegraSoft CD-ROM.
5. Restart your computer once the installation is completed.
6. After the system reboots, start the control program.
IntegraSoft should now be included in your Windows Start menu.
Click on IntegraSoft to start the Integra control program.
The following start-up splash screen is displayed momentarily as the pro-
gram starts.
Windows, Internet Explorer and Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-
poration.
Read this section, Chapter 7: Operation, and Chapter 2: Laser
Safety carefully. Make sure you understand these sections before turn-
ing on the laser the first time.
Warning!
6-6
Figure 6-7: Start-up Splash Screen.
The startup-screen is followed in a few moments by the Main menu:
Figure 6-8: Main Menu
7. Select Communication: Port Settings from the title bar (the menu in
Figure 6-9 is displayed), and select the computer port that is being
used (Com Port 1 or 2) and the baud rate that was displayed on the
power supply. Click on OK. This matches the computer to the power
supply.
Installation
6-7
Figure 6-9: The Port Settings Menu
8. Select Communications: Open Port.
Wait while the computer tries to communicate with the power supply.
If a connection is made, the Main menu is displayed. When this
occurs, skip to Step 9.
If Connections Failed, Port Closed is displayed, possible causes are:
a. The wrong port or baud rate setting in Port Settings was selected.
b. The Integra system is not on.
c. The Integra system is incorrectly set to your computer baud rate.
Repeat Steps 7 and 8.
9. Set the power supply to the highest rate supported by your computer,
up to 115,200 baud.
To do this, use the Terminal window to command a power supply baud
rate change, and to do this, regular Windows communications must
first be paused.
a. Click on the PAUSE button.
The controls on the Main menu disappear and Paused is dis-
played in the SYSTEM STATUS window.
b. Select Communications: Terminal from the title bar, and when
the terminal window opens, type in BAUDRATE: 115200 (or the
highest rate supported by your computer) as shown in Figure 6-10.
This resets the power supply communication baud rate to the high-
est rate supported by your computer. Close the terminal window
(click on the x).
Figure 6-10: The Terminal Window
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c. From the IntegraSoft Main menu, click on RESUME, then select
Communications: Close Port from the title bar to manually close
the computer port.
Resuming will be displayed in the SYSTEM STATUS window, but
the connection will fail because the computer no longer matches
the communications rate of the power supply. To correct this, man-
ually close the port and reset the computers baud rate to that of the
power supply.
d. Select Communications: Port Settings again and set the com-
puter to the new power supply baud rate.
This completes the installation of the IntegraSoft software and the commu-
nications setup. Remove the installation CD from the drive and store it in a
safe place. To begin operation, refer to Chapter 7.
Alignment
There is no alignment procedure for the Integra MP laser system other than
for attaching the fiber delivery cable(s) to the target during installation.
There are no knobs to adjust or optics to change. When you are ready to
turn on the laser, refer to Chapter 7.
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Chapter 7 Operation
Chapter 6 explains how to connect your system. This chapter assumes this
has already been done and that you are ready to turn it on and control it.
The Integra MP system is controlled in one of two ways: via the SERIAL
COM interface using a computer running the IntegraSoft graphical user
interface software included with this system, or via analog and TTL signals
applied to the ANALOG interface. The following two sections explain how
to use these two ports.
To turn on the unit, turn on the power switch (lighted button on the front
panel) and set the LASER ENABLE keyswitch to ON. The unit will take
about a minute to initialize and warm up. The LCD display will show the
system software version, etc., and, when finally ready, shows Ready.
Controlling the System Using the SERIAL COM Interface
Pinout/Wiring
The Integra MP SERIAL COM port accepts a standard 9-pin D-sub male/
female extension cable and can be plugged directly into an IBM AT-style
computer. Data flow is hardware controlled. Data transmission from the
Integra MP is held off by a low on pin 7 (RTS). The Integra MP expects the
host computer to suspend transmission when a low is asserted at pin 8
(CTS). A desktop or notebook PC running the Windows-based graphical
interface.
Figure 7-1 shows the pinout of the SERIAL COM interface. Table 7-1
describes the wiring of the 9-pin SERIAL COM interface.
The Spectra-Physics Integra MP laser module is a Class IVHigh
Power Laser whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take
eye or skin damage. The 810 10 nm or 915 10 nm IR output from the
fiber optic cable is invisible and, therefore, especially dangerous!
Danger!
Laser Radiation
Read this chapter and Chapter 2, Laser Safety, carefully. Make sure
you understand these sections before turning on the laser the first time.
Warning!
7-2
Figure 7-1: The 9-Pin SERIAL COM Port
Starting the IntegraSoft Graphical User Interface
The IntegraSoft control software provides a simple graphical interface for
controlling the system:
to turn the laser on and off and to set it to Standby
to select one or both diodes (if available) for operation
to set diode power and temperature
to set diode output to continuous or pulsed mode
to set the pulse rate and duration and count
to turn the aiming beam on and off, and
to pause communications with the power supply.
1. Turn on the Integra MP and wait for it to warm up (Ready is dis-
played in the LCD window).
2. Turn on your computer. Once Windows
has started, start the Integra-

Soft control program.
IntegraSoft is included in your Windows Start menu. Click on it to
start the Integra MP control program.
The start-up splash screen is displayed momentarily as the program starts.
It is followed by a notice that the software is beginning communications
with the Integra MP.
Table 7-1: IBM-PC/AT Serial Port Pinout
Computer or Terminal Integra MP
RS-232-C
Signal Name
Signal Pin No.
(25-Pin)
Pin No.
(9-Pin)
Pin No. Signal
Transmit Data TXD 2 3 3 RXD
Receive Data RXD 3 2 2 TXD
No Connection RTS 4 7 CTS
No Connection CTS 5 8 RTS
No Connection DSR 6 6 DTR
No Connection DCD 8 1 DCD
No Connection DTR 20 4 DSR
Signal Ground 7 5 5
Protective Ground 1 SHELL SHELL
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
1 5
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Operation
7-3
Figure 7-2: Start-up Splash Screen.
In a few moments, the Main menu is displayed:
Figure 7-3: Main Menu
The Main Menu
In addition to the title bar operatives, there are four groups of controls on
the Main menu:
Laser Status
Control
Emission Mode
System Status
Each of these five groups are described below.
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The Title Bar Operatives
FILEhas only one operative: EXIT. Click on EXIT to terminate the Integra-
Soft control program.
COMMUNICATIONprovides means to set the computer and Integra MP
baud rate and to manually open and close the chosen port.
PORT SETTINGSopens the Port Settings window. From there, Com
Port 1 or 2 is selected and its baud rate set. Allowable baud rate set-
tings are:
1200 19200
2400 38400
4800 57600
9600 115200
OPEN PORTbegins communication with the Integra MP.
CLOSE PORTstops communication with the Integra MP.
TERMINALopens a terminal window, which is used to send com-
mands to the Integra MP. Currently, the only command available to the
user is BAUDRATE: xxxx, which sets the baud rate of the Integra
MP.
HELPincludes two subsections:
HELPopens a web window if Internet Explorer
is present and dis-

plays the online help files.
ABOUTdisplays the version number of the IntegraSoft software.
The Laser Status Group
This group allows you to turn the Integra system on and off and to set it to
Standby mode. It also displays the current mode in large letters.
When ON is selected, EMISSION is immediately displayed, followed three
seconds later by actual laser emission. This 3-seconds provides a safety
delay between the turn-on request and actual emission to allow personnel
in the immediate area to take action to avoid being hit by the beam. Turning
the system off, then back on, initiates another 3-second delay.
Setting the system to STANDBY, instead of OFF, avoids this delay, i.e., when
the unit is set to ON from Standby mode, emission is immediate.
Status windowdisplays the current laser status: OFF or EMISSION.
OFFturns off the laser immediately. When turned back on, there is a 3-
second delay before actual laser emission occurs.
STBY (Standby)turns off the laser immediately. When turned back on,
there is NO delay before laser emission occurs.
ONturns on the laser. If the system was previously set to off, emission
occurs after a 3-second safety delay; if previously set to Standby mode
(STBY), there is NO delay between the ON command and laser emission.
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Operation
7-5
The Control Group
This group allows you to set and monitor laser diode current and diode
temperature, to select one of two possible laser diodes to set and monitor,
and to turn on and off the aiming beam. The measured values for diode
temperature and diode current are continuously updated. Some Integra MP
systems have only one diode. When this is the case, the DIODE 2 option is
disabled.
To set diode current or temperature, click the up/down button next to these
windows, then click the APPLY button. The buttons on the left increase/
decrease the setting in large steps while the buttons on the right do the same
in smaller steps.
% DIODE CURRENT sets the intensity of the laser light exiting the fiber end
when the laser is on. If these values are changed when the diodes are off,
the diodes will use the new values when they are turned back on. If the
measured value falls short of the set value, the diode has probably reached
the end of its lifetime.
The AIM ON and AIM OFF buttons turn the aiming beam laser diode on and
off. This laser diode emits a safe, low-intensity light for aiming the fiber at
a target when the main laser diodes are turned off.
SETTING: % DIODE CURRENTallows you to set the diode current in per-
cent of maximum drive current for each diode. Actual maximum current
(in Amperes) is set at the factory.
MEASURED: % DIODE CURRENTdisplays the measured diode current in
percent of maximum drive current.
SETTING: DIODE TEMPERATURE (C) allows you to set the diode tem-
perature and, thus, modify slightly the output wavelength.
MEASURED: DIODE TEMPERATURE (C) displays actual diode tempera-
ture. This allows you to track the output and know when you are actually
seeing the requested output. If the measured value never reaches the set
value, the diode has probably reached the end of its lifetime.
Emission Mode Group
The Integra MP laser system can operate in two modes, continuous or
pulsed, by clicking the appropriate button: CONTINUOUS or PULSING. The
pulse parameters can still be changed when the unit is set to Continuous
mode. When in Pulsed mode, pulse time and the time between the pulses
should be set according to your needs.
PULSETIME (MS) sets the length of time (in milliseconds) the laser is on.
INTERPULSETIME (MS) sets the length of time (in milliseconds) for the
interval between pulses. The desired number of pulses to be fired at a single
time before the laser automatically turns off is controlled by the number in
the window at the bottom of this group.
To set these parameters, click the up/down button next to these windows.
The buttons on the left increase/decrease the setting in large steps while the
buttons on the right do the same in smaller steps.
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Clicking on the REPEAT button sets the system for continuous pulsing until
the system either reaches its time limit of one hour or until you turn off the
laser by pressing OFF or STBY.
To fire a series of pulses, first put the system in Standby mode, then select
PULSING. When the LASER STATUS indicator reads EMISSION, the system
is ready to start pulsing. However, to start pulsing, click the ON button. The
pulsing sequence will start by setting the diode current to 0 for the time
specified by INTERPULSETIME, then set the diode current to the set current
for the time specified by PULSETIME and repeat this sequence for the num-
ber of times specified by the number in the count window.
While the unit is pulsing, the system only responds to the OFF and STBY
commands. Both stop the pulses and enable all IntegraSoft controls.
When the pulses start, the system displays the following screen:
Figure 7-4: The Pulsing Warning Screen
CONTINUOUSsets the system for continuous (cw) output. The pulse
parameters are ignored.
PULSINGsets the system for pulsed mode. The laser will emit pulses
based on the values for PULSETIME and INTERPULSETIME (see below).
PULSETIME (MS)sets the length of time (in milliseconds) the laser is on.
INTERPULSETIME (MS)sets the length of time (in milliseconds) for the
interval between pulses.
REPEATsets the system for continuous pulsing until the system either
reaches its time limit of one hour or until you turn off the laser by pressing
OFF or STBY. When set to 0, pulsing will continue for 1 hour at the cur-
rent settings.
Count windowsets the number of pulses to be emitted when the laser is
enabled.
Operation
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The System Status Group
The PAUSE button temporarily stops communication between the computer
and the Integra MP. This is useful when opening the Terminal window dur-
ing setup. Communication resumes when the RESUME button is clicked.
The monitor window shows the system status. During normal operation,
SYSTEM OK should be continuously displayed. If an error occurs, a status
code is displayed. The most common system status codes are:
SYS_ILK System interlock is missing/open
USR_ILK Analog control interlock is missing/open
KEY_SW_ILK Front panel key switch is disabled/off
HEAD_ILK Laser head interlock missing
DIODE 1 UND T Diode 1 temperature is under min. temperature limit
DIODE 2 UND T Diode 2 temperature is under min. temperature limit
DIODE 1 OVR T Diode 1 temperature is over max. temperature limit
DIODE 2 OVR T Diode 2 temperature is over max. temperature limit
Controlling the System Using the ANALOG Interface
The Integra MP 26-pin D-sub ANALOG port is used to control the laser sys-
tem using user-supplied dc voltages and/or TTL-level signals. Table 7-2
describes each of the 26 pins of this interface.
The ANALOG interface can be used to accommodate a variety of system
interfaces and timing requirements. The interface can be used simulta-
neously with the computer interface to give maximum system flexibility.
In order to use the ANALOG connector to control the system, pin 18 must
first be pulled low in order to activate pins 2 and 6. Setting pin 18 high
returns control to the graphical interface.
For example, to set the diode current to 40 A, first apply 2 Vdc to pin 2
(referenced to pin 22), then pull pin 18 low. This command will override
any diode current command sent via the graphical interface. When pin 18
goes high again, the value set previously via the graphical interface will
once again be asserted. It is important to preset the conditions you want
before changing command sources. Otherwise the system might assume an
unknown state.
The areas of control provided by this interface are ANALOG/graphical inter-
face control select, diode on/off, diode current set, and temperature and
interlock fault monitoring.
Please note: actual maximum diode current is determined by the current
limit of the diode. Also note: regarding the diode on command from the
graphical interface, if the diode is turned on via the ANALOG interface (pin
10) then off via the graphical interface, pin 10 must first be toggled off to
reset this signal before it can be used to turn the system back on again the
next time.
7-8
Figure 7-5: Layout of 26-Socket ANALOG Connector
Table 7-2: Integra MP ANALOG Port Connector
Pin Type Description Function
1 Output Laser average power monitor 0 4 V full scale.
2 Input Diode #1 external drive 0 4 V full scale, 80 A full scale: limited by the diode cur-
vate this function.
4 Input First pulse suppression (FPS)
disable
TTL. 10 K internally pulled-up +5 Vdc.
Active low disables FPS.
200 internal resistance. Maximum load: 10 mA.
6 Input Diode #2 external drive 0 4 V full scale, 80 A full scale, limited by the diode cur-
vate this function.
7 Input User interlock return current User must connect to pin 8 through a device that creates
<0.3 V drop. Open circuit voltage: 0 V. Max. load, closed
circuit: 100 mA.
8 Output User interlock line Connect to pin 7 to enable operation. Open circuit voltage:
+24 Vdc. Max. load, closed circuit: 100 mA.
9 Output Emission indicator
Active low (open collector) can pull a 50 impedance to
ground when EMISSION is active. 24 V max.
10 Input External diode TTL. Active low. Pull low to turn diodes on. Pin is pulled up
to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k. Input low current: 1 mA
max. Level sensitive.
11 Output Laser status OK flag TTL. Active high. A low signal indicates a system fault.
82.5 output resistance.
12 N/A Reserved Must be left open.
13 Output Interlock fault TTL. Active low. A low signal indicates an interlock is open.
Pin is pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k.
14 N/A Reserved Must be left open.
15 Input Standby current TTL. Active low. Pull low to force diode current to standby
setting. Pin is pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k. Input
low current: 1 mA max. Level sensitive.
16 Input CW TTL. Active low. Pin is pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal
10 k. Pull low to force the laser system into CW mode.
Input low current: 1 mA max. Level sensitive.
17 Input Ext. Q-switch gate Not used on this system.
1
19 26
9
Operation
7-9
Sample Program Using the Analog Connector
Provide a sample scenario for operating the various features listed above.
Integra MP Emission Connector Pin-outs & Descriptions
This connection is used to enable an external EMISSION light. It consists of
a relay-driven, single pole double throw switch (see Figure 7-6). When the
laser is off (i.e., there is no emission), there is closure between pins 1 and 3
and an open between pins 2 and 3. The opposite is true when the there is
emission or emission is imminent. There is no power supplied by these ter-
minals. The relay is rated for 30 Vac at 1 A.
Figure 7-6: Integra MP Emission Connector Circuit
18 Input External diode drive enable TTL. Active low enables External Diode current control at
pins 2 and 6. Pin is pulled up to +5 Vdc via internal 10 k.
Input low current: 1 mA max.
19 Output RF sync out Not used on this system.
20 Output +12 Vdc output 250 mA max.
21 Input External Q-switch trigger Not used on this system.
22 Input Analog reference ground Reference ground for pins 1, 2, 3,5, 6.
23 Output +12 Vdc supply Power supplied accessories 250 mA max.
24 Input Digital reference Gnd Reference ground for pins 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 21
25 Output +5 Vdc supply Power supplied for accessories. 250 mA max.
26 Input Earth Gnd Chassis ground.
Pin No. Description
1 Normally Closed
2 Normally Open
3 Wiper
Table 7-2: Integra MP ANALOG Port Connector
EMISSION
49.9 K
R
98
J
3
EMISSION
K
2
+ 24 V
Q
8
3 Wiper
2 N.O.
1 N.C.
4
3
2
5
1
3 2 1
7-10
Integra MP Safety Interlock Connector Pin-outs and Descriptions
This is a system interlock that must be closed for operation. It is safety pro-
vided for the customer use to shut the diode current off if connection the is
removed.
This completes the operation section.
Pin No. Description
1 System Interlock
2 System Interlock Return
8-1
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Service
Maintenance
Fuses/Breakers
The Integra MP laser system incorporates double pole neutral fusing for
100 to 240 Vac operation. The two fuses located on the rear panel can be
accessed using a standard screw driver. Fuses must be of the same type and
rating. Refer to Table 8-1. Allow only a service technician to replace these
fuses.
Service Training Programs
The Spectra-Physics Integra MP laser is designed for hands-off operation
and do not require daily alignment nor routine cleaning. Service is gener-
ally limited to replacing the laser diodes (including the fiber-optic cable
which is permanently attached) as they reach their end of life.
All components in the system are replaceable. However unauthorized
repair by anyone other than a technician trained by Spectra-Physics may
void your warranty. Spectra-Physics offers service training programs to
train personnel in the diagnosis of problems and repair of the system. These
programs are tailored to suit your needs and can be conducted at your site
or at our factory. For more information or to schedule a training program,
contact your sales representative.
100240 Vac 10 A T 10A 250 V
The Spectra-Physics Integra MP laser system is a Class IVHigh
Power Laser whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take
eye or skin damage. The IR output from the fiber optic cable is invisible
and, therefore, especially dangerous!
Danger!
Laser Radiation
8-2
9-1
Chapter 9 Customer Service
Customer Service
At Spectra-Physics, we take great pride in the reliability of our products.
Considerable emphasis has been placed on controlled manufacturing meth-
ods and quality control throughout the manufacturing process. Neverthe-
less, even the finest precision instruments will need occasional service. We
feel our instruments have excellent service records compared to competi-
tive products, and we hope to demonstrate, in the long run, that we provide
excellent service to our customers in two ways: first by providing the best
equipment for the money, and second, by offering service facilities that get
your instrument repaired and back to you as soon as possible.
Spectra-Physics maintains major service centers in the United States,
Europe, and Japan. Additionally, there are field service offices in major
United States cities. When calling for service inside the United States, dial
our toll free number: 1 (800) 456-2552. To phone for service in other coun-
tries, refer to the Service Centers listing located at the end of this section.
Order replacement parts directly from Spectra-Physics. For ordering or
shipping instructions, or for assistance of any kind, contact your nearest
sales office or service center. You will need your instrument model and
serial numbers available when you call. Service data or shipping instruc-
tions will be promptly supplied.
To order optional items or other system components, or for general sales
assistance, dial 1 (800) SPL-LASER in the United States, or 1 (650) 961-
2550 from anywhere else.
Warranty
This warranty supplements the warranty contained in the specific sales
order. In the event of a conflict between documents, the terms and condi-
tions of the sales order shall prevail.
All parts and assemblies manufactured by Spectra-Physics are uncondition-
ally warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for one
year following delivery of the equipment to the F.O.B. point.
Liability under this warranty is limited to repairing, replacing or giving
credit for the purchase price of any equipment that proves defective during
the warranty period, provided prior authorization for such return has been
given by an authorized representative of Spectra-Physics. Spectra-Physics
will provide at its expense all parts and labor and one-way return shipping
of the defective part or instrument (if required). In-warranty repaired or
9-2
replaced equipment is warranted only for the remaining portion of the orig-
inal warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced equipment.
This warranty does not apply to any instrument or component not manufac-
tured by Spectra-Physics. When products manufactured by others are
included in Spectra-Physics equipment, the original manufacturer's war-
ranty is extended to Spectra-Physics customers. When products manufac-
tured by others are used in conjunction with Spectra-Physics equipment,
this warranty is extended only to the equipment manufactured by Spectra-
Physics.
This warranty also does not apply to equipment or components that, upon
inspection by Spectra-Physics, discloses to be defective or unworkable due
to abuse, mishandling, misuse, alteration, negligence, improper installa-
tion, unauthorized modification, damage in transit, or other causes beyond
the control of Spectra-Physics.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and
does not cover incidental or consequential loss.
The above warranty is valid for units purchased and used in the United
States only. Products shipped outside the United States are subject to a war-
ranty surcharge.
Notice
This laser product is intended to be sold to a manufacturer of electronic
products for use as a component (or replacement thereof) in such electronic
products. As such, this product is exempt from DHHS performance stan-
dards for laser products in accordance with paragraph 1040.10(a)(1) or (2).
Return of the Instrument for Repair
Contact your nearest Spectra-Physics field sales office, service center, or
local distributor for shipping instructions or an on-site service appointment.
You are responsible for one-way shipment of the defective part or instru-
ment to Spectra-Physics.
We encourage you to use the original packing boxes to secure instruments
during shipment. If shipping boxes have been lost or destroyed, we recom-
mend that you order new ones. We can return instruments only in Spectra-
Physics containers.
Customer Service
9-3
Service Centers
Belgium
Telephone: (32) 0800 1 12 57
France
Telephone: (33) 0810 00 76 15
Germany and Export Countries
*
Spectra-Physics GmbH
Guerickeweg 7
D-64291 Darmstadt
Telephone: (49) 06151 708-0
Fax: (49) 06151 79102
Japan (East)
Spectra-Physics KK
East Regional Office
Daiwa-Nakameguro Building
4-6-1 Nakameguro
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0061
Telephone: (81) 3-3794-5511
Fax: (81) 3-3794-5510
Japan (West)
Spectra-Physics KK
West Regional Office
Nishi-honmachi Solar Building
3-1-43 Nishi-honmachi
Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0005
Telephone: (81) 6-4390-6770
Fax: (81) 6-4390-2760
The Netherlands
Telephone: (31) 0900 5 55 56 78
United Kingdom
Telephone: (44) 1442-258100
United States and Export Countries
**
Spectra-Physics
1330 Terra Bella Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
Telephone: (800) 456-2552 (Service) or
(800) SPL-LASER (Sales) or
(800) 775-5273 (Sales) or
(650) 961-2550 (Operator)
Fax: (650) 964-3584
e-mail: service@spectra-physics.com
sales@spectra-physics.com
Internet: www.spectra-physics.com
*
And all European and Middle Eastern countries not included on this list.
**
And all non-European or Middle Eastern countries not included on this list.
9-4
Report Form for Problems and Solutions
We have provided this form to encourage you to tell us about any difficul-
ties you have experienced in using your Spectra-Physics instrument or its
manualproblems that did not require a formal call or letter to our service
department, but that you feel should be remedied. We are always interested
in improving our products and manuals, and we appreciate all suggestions.
Thank you.
From:
Name
Company or Institution
Department
Address
Instrument Model Number Serial Number
Problem:
Suggested Solution(s):
Mail To: FAX to:
Spectra-Physics, Inc. Attention: Quality Manager
SSL Quality Manager (650) 961-7101
1330 Terra Bella Avenue, M/S 15-50
Post Office Box 7013
Mountain View, CA 94039-7013
U.S.A.
E-mail: sales@splasers.com
www.spectra-physics.com

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