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SUPERK FIANIUM
White Light Laser
PRODUCT GUIDE
Item 800-613-01

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  • Page 1 SUPERK FIANIUM White Light Laser PRODUCT GUIDE Item 800-613-01...
  • Page 2 SuperK FIANIUM FIR-9 OCT Supercontinuum White Light Laser optimized for ultra-high resolution OCT and multimodality applications with greater than 900 mW visible power and a cut-in wavelength of less than 580 nm. SuperK FIANIUM Product Guide Revision 1.2 01-2022 W-10456...

  • Page 3: Guide Overview

    GUIDE OVERVIEW This product guide is intended to provide functional, operational and installation information for the SuperK FIANIUM laser systems. The guide is divided into three sections: • SuperK FIANIUM Description – introduces the laser’s theory and functionality, its features and interfaces, and describes the safety labels and their placement.
  • Page 4 Note: Highlights additional information related to the associated topic and/or pro- vides links or the name of the NKT guides describing the additional information. Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment.
  • Page 5 Release date Version and changes 2022--01 1.2 The following changes were made: • Added OCT versions to Table 1 on page • Updated Figure 3 on page • Updated Figure 13 on page • Updated Figure 14 on page • Added “Grouping connections”...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Guide overview ....................3 TABLES ....................13 FIGURES ..................15 PROCEDURES .................19 SUPERK FIANIUM DESCRIPTION Section 1 1 Laser Description ..................23 Terminology ..................23 Front panel controls ................23 CONTROL ..................24 Temperature regulation ..............24 Accessories ..................24 Optical output ..................24 Supercontinuum .................
  • Page 7 Status button ..................28 Display panel ..................28 Power down button ................29 Power up button ................. 29 Key switch ..................29 Emission button ................. 29 Rear panel ....................30 Input and output BNC ports ..............30 Pre-VRR ports ..................30 Post-VRR ports ..................
  • Page 8 Safety door switch ................45 Connecting power................... 46 Connecting the optical output ..............47 Back reflection ................... 47 Installing the collimator ..............47 Connecting accessories with the external bus ........49 External bus ..................49 Connecting the external bus .............. 49 Connecting synchronization ports ............
  • Page 9 Operating the laser from the front panel..........64 Front panel operations ............... 64 Powering ON and OFF the laser ............64 Adjust the power ................65 Arming the laser ................. 66 Enable and disable emission ............. 67 6 Using CONTROL to Turn ON the Laser ............69 CONTROL software ................
  • Page 10 Watchdog ................... 84 Clock ....................85 View ....................85 CONTROL menu ..................86 Key Updater tool ................86 Log Downloader ................. 87 Extensions overview ................89 Setting emission power ................90 Normal mode ..................90 External Feedback mode ..............90 NO emission from the laser ...............
  • Page 11 E Control Software ..................111 Installing CONTROL................111 F Troubleshooting and Errors ................. 117 Troubleshooting..................117 Error codes - CONTROL ..............118 Possible fault causes ............... 118 Errors - front display panel ..............119...

  • Page 13: Tables

    Table 22: Mechanical dimensions ..............97 Table 23: Electrical ................... 97 Table 24: External bus pinout................. 101 Table 25: SuperK FIANIUM accessories ............103 Table 26: VARIA specifications ..............104 Table 27: SELECT AOTF types ..............106 Table 28: LLTF Contrast model specifications ..........107...
  • Page 14 Table 29: SPLIT wavelength ranges .............. 108 Table 30: Fiber Delivery System specifications..........109 Table 31: Laser troubleshooting ..............117 Table 32: Errors codes - CONTROL .............. 118 Table 33: Error codes - front panel ..............119...

  • Page 15: Figures

    Figure 5: Rear panel features and connectors ..........30 Figure 6: NIM pulse output ................31 Figure 7: Pulse output ..................31 Figure 8: SuperK FIANIUM rear panel status LEDs ........36 Figure 9: Rear panel labels ................37 Figure 10: SuperK FIANIUM installation ............42 Figure 11: Interlock connected to a door switch - laser armed ......
  • Page 16 Figure 29: Power adjusted to 0% before enabling emission ......66 Figure 30: Power adjusted to 100% with emission enabled ......66 Figure 31: Laser is Armed ................66 Figure 32: Emission enabled ................67 Figure 33: CONTROL navigation ..............77 Figure 34: Dragging panels to a new location in the main window ....
  • Page 17 Figure 60: SuperK LLTF Contrast ..............107 Figure 61: SuperK SPLIT ................108 Figure 62: SuperK Fiber Delivery System using a CONNECT ...... 109...

  • Page 19: Procedures

    PROCEDURES Procedure 1: Connecting the door interlock circuit.......... 46 Procedure 2: Connecting power ..............46 Procedure 3: Installing the collimator .............. 48 Procedure 4: Turning ON the laser..............64 Procedure 5: Turning OFF the laser..............65 Procedure 6: Arming the laser................. 66 Procedure 7: Enabling emission using the front panel ........

  • Page 21: Superk Fianium Description

    SECTION 1 SUPERK FIANIUM DESCRIPTION This section provides a description of the laser and its features. • “Laser Description” on page 23 • “Optical output” on page 24 • “Reflection monitor” on page 28 • “Front panel controls” on page 28 •...

  • Page 23: Laser Description

    Laser Description SuperK FIANIUM lasers are a series of Class 4 white light lasers (WLL) systems that generate a pulsed supercontinuum. Light frequencies from 390 to 2400 nanometers (typical) are emitted in a single spatially coherent beam with a pulse rate that is customizable to match an application.

  • Page 24: Control

    As spectral broadening is caused by non-linear effects, it increases with the input pulse power. Accordingly, the width of the spectral output increases with the output power. Optical Table 1 lists the optical specifications for the SuperK FIANIUM models. specifications Table 1 Optical specifications Standard versions OCT versions...

  • Page 25: Spectral Output

    Optical output Only above 450 nm wavelengths. Spectral output Figure 2 shows the spectral power density of the three SuperK FIANIUM series models. Figure 2 Supercontinuum output of the laser Collimator The optical output of the laser is a collimator at the end of an armored fiber cable...

  • Page 26: Beam Diameter

    1.94 mm Factory test report The SuperK FIANIUM laser systems are available in multiple configurations with different spectral- and power performance. The system performance of each laser is described in a factory created test and measurement report. Refer to this report for the spectral performance of each individual SuperK FIANIUM system.

  • Page 27: Pulse Picker - Vrr (Optional)

    1:18 Note: Other possible configurations of repetition rates may be available depend- ing on the laser’s specifications. Contact NKT Photonics for further information. Note: The repetition rate can only be set using either NKTP’s CONTROL manage- ment software or Software Development Kit (SDK).

  • Page 28: Reflection Monitor

    Reflection monitor Reflection monitor The SuperK FIANIUM is equipped with a reflection monitor to avoid damage from back reflections that can destroy the system. When the reflection monitor detects a back reflection that exceeds the limit, the laser shuts down and CONTROL software displays the error code: “Code 48, 5 0x65”.

  • Page 29: Power Down Button

    Front panel controls Power down button Press this button to reduce the configured emission power. Power up button Press this button to increase the configured emission power. Key switch Key control of laser emission: • When turned to OFF, emission is disallowed. •...

  • Page 30: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Rear panel The rear panel houses the electrical ports and status LEDs. The panel and its components are shown in Figure Figure 5 Rear panel features and connectors 11 12 14 15 Collimator Storage Receptacle Pulse out (pre-VRR) – BNC NIM Pulse out (post-VRR) –...

  • Page 31: Post-Vrr Ports

    Input and output BNC ports ER-0457) and ranges from 0 to approximately -1 V as shown in Figure 6, For further information, see “Connecting synchronization ports” on page Figure 6 NIM pulse output Pulse out This signal represents the seed pulse of the laser before the optional VRR module (see Figure 7).

  • Page 32: External Feedback

    Input and output BNC ports Pulse out The port outputs a signal similar to the pre-VRR “Pulse out” on page 31. However, this signal represents the laser pulse output after the VRR module. The signal is intended for applications that require a positive bias synchronization signal for external devices.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC Note: For information on connecting the Booster ON/OFF port, see “Booster ON/ OFF” on page Connecting a PC The laser is managed and configured from a PC with NKTP’s CONTROL application installed on it. You can connect the PC to the laser using either a serial or Ethernet connection.

  • Page 34: Configuration And Operation Overview

    Configuration and operation overview Note: Always use shielded twisted pair (STP) cabling when connecting to the Ethernet port. Configuration and operation overview You can configure and operate the laser from a PC using either: • NKTP’s CONTROL application -or- • a custom software application using NKTP’s SDK.

  • Page 35: External Bus

    “Interlock operation” on page External bus The External Bus port connects optional SuperK FIANIUM accessories. The port provides a bus control interface and 12V DC power to optional smart accessories. When multiple smart accessories are utilized with the laser, the bus supports daisy chain connectivity.

  • Page 36: Status Leds

    The laser’s RS-232 serial or Ethernet ports are available. Note: the laser until you are familiar with the controls and have O NOT OPERATE taken all precautions necessary as described in the SuperK FIANIUM Safety, Han- dling and Regulatory Information document.

  • Page 37: Chassis Labels

    Chassis labels Chassis labels The SuperK FIANIUM chassis includes multiple labels that indicate hazards and regulatory or manufacturing information. The labels are located on the rear panel, the armored fiber cable, and the collimator as described in Table 6. Rear...
  • Page 38 Chassis labels...

  • Page 39: Installing The Laser

    SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE LASER This section describes how to install the laser and includes the chapters: • “Mechanical Installation” on page 41 • “Connecting the Laser” on page 43 • “Connecting External Control” on page 55...

  • Page 41: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical Installation This chapter provides information on how to mechanically install the laser with focus on ensuring optimal regulation of the laser’s temperature. Caution: For reliable operation, the laser should not be exposed to corrosive agents or excessive moisture, heat or dust. General installation Install the laser on a level surface that is free from vibrations and ensure the ambient temperature surrounding the laser is stable and free from anything that...

  • Page 42: Installing The Laser Chassis

    The laser should be located so that the fan intake and exhaust vents are not obstructed. The laser is equipped with four mounting feet and can be placed on any suitable level and stable surface capable of supporting the laser’s weight. Figure 10 SuperK FIANIUM installation Left Panel RIght Panel...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Laser

    Connecting the Laser Before operating the laser, follow the procedures in this chapter to ensure its correct and safe operation. For information on how to connect: • the safety interlock – see “Connecting the safety interlock” on page 44 • Power –...

  • Page 44: Connecting The Safety Interlock

    Figure 11 Interlock connected to a door switch - laser armed Accessory Bus Defeater External Bus Connector SuperK FIANIUM Armed Energized Door Switch Interlock LEMO...

  • Page 45: Safety Door Switch

    Interlock Reset Caution: Do not short-circuit the Interlock input. Short-circuiting the interlock cir- cumvents safety regulations and NKT Photonics does not take liability for any in- juries or damage caused by doing so. Caution: The switch connected to the interlock must be of an approved type. Fur- ther, the switch must be installed in a manner so that its operation cannot be fixed in the open state using a tool to defeat its operation.

  • Page 46: Connecting Power

    Connecting power Procedure 1 Connecting the door interlock circuit Action Install a switch that opens when the door accessing the laser enclosure is opened. The switch must comply with local regulations. Connect the switch to the prewired interlock plug using insulated wire. Use a cable with a minimum of 26 AWG gauge wire and a maximum length of five meters.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Optical Output

    Connecting the optical output Caution: Ensure you use an approved cord set when supplying AC mains power. The cord set must be suitable for the laser’s power ratings and be approved by your regional electrical safety regulations. Caution: The cord’s appliance coupler (the connector at the laser; not the wall plug) must be a configuration that mates with an EN 60320/IEC 320 appliance in- let.

  • Page 48: Figure 13 Inserting A Collimator Into A Holder

    Connecting the optical output Procedure 3 Installing the collimator Action Remove the yellow protective cap from the end of the collimator sleeve. Carefully align the collimator sleeve with the target receptacle as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14. Slide the collimator into the receptacle and then: –...

  • Page 49: Connecting Accessories With The External Bus

    Bus defeater A bus defeater is a DB-15 connector with it’s interlock circuit pins looped back. A bus defeater is included with the laser. If you need a replacement, contact NKT Photonics support – see “Support contact details” on page...

  • Page 50: Table 9 External Bus Port - Connecting Accessories

    2. Accessory 1 bus output – External Bus cable to accessory N bus input 3. Accessory N bus output – Bus Defeater Note: Appendix C for a pinout description of the External Bus. Figure 16 External bus circuit - with no accessories connected SuperK FIANIUM External Bus Connector Bus Defeater...

  • Page 51: Figure 17 External Bus Circuit - With Multiple Accessories In A Daisy Chain

    Connecting accessories with the external bus Figure 17 External bus circuit - with multiple accessories in a daisy chain SuperK FIANIUM SuperK Accessory A External Bus Connector SuperK Accessory B...

  • Page 52: Connecting Synchronization Ports

    Connecting synchronization ports Connecting synchronization ports The SuperK FIANIUM can supply up to five synchronization signals. The signals can synchronize external devices with the laser pulse at two stages within the laser. If the laser is fitted with a VRR (pulse picker) module, all five signals are available.

  • Page 53: Gate Out

    Connecting synchronization ports Figure 19 Example NIM pulse circuit Pulsed emission SuperK FIANIUM NIM Pulse NIM level pulse (post VRR) (RG223 Cable) Synchronizer Sensor control Subject target Sensor output Sensor Gate out The Gate out port supplies a digital signal synchronized with the pulse after the VRR module (pulse picker).

  • Page 54: Nim Pulse

    Connecting synchronization ports Table 12 Pulse out ports specification Item Description Use RG223 type or similar double shielded cable 3M Cable Type Connector Termination Impedance NIM pulse The pre and post-VRR NIM pulse ports output a NIM level electrical signal representing the laser’s pulsed output.

  • Page 55: Connecting External Control

    Connecting External Control This chapter includes the configuration details for: • “External feedback” – describing how to connect a feedback circuit to the laser to stabilize the output power level. • “Booster ON/OFF”– describing how to connect an external logic signal to the laser to turn ON or OFF the laser’s booster.

  • Page 56: Booster On/Off

    3 M e.g. RG223 or RG59 type Warning: The laser emission is disabled when the booster is OFF; however, resid- ual laser emission is still present. Figure 21 Output Control trigger vs optical output rise Booster ON/OFF TTL/CMOS Trigger Detector SuperK FIANIUM...

  • Page 57: Operating The Laser

    SECTION 3 OPERATING THE LASER This section describes how to manage and operate the laser and includes the chapters: • “Front Panel Controls” on page 59 • “Using CONTROL to Turn ON the Laser” on page 69 • “CONTROL Interface” on page 77...

  • Page 59: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Overview The front panel features an OLED display, control buttons, and an interlock keyswitch. You can use the display and buttons to: • Enable and disable emission. • Adjust the laser output power level from 0 to 100%. •...

  • Page 60: Display

    Display Display The display can show four page types. The pages are listed below in Table 17; for more details follow the link in the right column. Table 17 Display pages Page type Function Operation page on Displays current operational Operation settings.

  • Page 61: Table 18 Emission Status

    Operation page Figure 24 Operation page Power level 0-100% External mode Repetition rate Emission status The Operation page shows the following fields: • Power – The laser’s configured level of output emission power. RANGE: 0 to 100% • External mode – External mode is only displayed when the laser is configured to use an external input signal to stabilize the output pulse.

  • Page 62: Connected Modules Page

    Connected modules page Connected modules page The Connected modules page (Figure 25) shows the connected modules and the configured IP address. More than one page of connected modules may exist depending on the total number of modules in the system. Figure 25 Connected modules page Current page # / # of pages IPv4 address...

  • Page 63: Error Page

    Error page Error page If an error occurs, the system display shows a page with an error message. The error message includes: • Module address – System module address • Internal address – Address for NKTP use only • Error code – Code number assigned to the error for a module •...

  • Page 64: Clearing The Notification Page

    Ensure all personnel are notified of the laser’s operating area and that the beam path is safely contained. For fur- ther information refer to the NKT Photonics document: SuperK FIANIUM Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information...

  • Page 65: Adjust The Power

    Operating the laser from the front panel 3. A boot screen (Figure 28) with the NKT Photonics logo is displayed until the system is ready for operation. 4. If the laser boots correctly, the laser’s operation page appears (see “Operation page” on page 60) and the laser is ready for operation.

  • Page 66: Arming The Laser

    Operating the laser from the front panel Figure 29 Power adjusted to 0% before enabling emission Warning: Only adjust the power to a higher level when you are certain the beam path is safe and all personnel in the operating area are aware of the danger. The laser is a CLASS 4 laser and emits hazardous emission.

  • Page 67: Enable And Disable Emission

    Operating the laser from the front panel Enable and disable Procedure 7 Enabling emission using the front panel emission Press the front panel Emission button once. The emission status field changes from Armed to Emission ON. Calibration The laser auto-calibrates when emission is enabled from the disabled state. Figure 32 Emission enabled Warning: Only enable emission when you are certain the beam path is safe and...
  • Page 68 Operating the laser from the front panel...

  • Page 69: Using Control To Turn On The Laser

    Using CONTROL to Turn ON the Laser You can manage a SuperK FIANIUM laser using NKTP CONTROL software installed on a PC. This chapter focuses on: • How to obtain and install the CONTROL software. • Connecting a PC to the laser using a USB or Ethernet connection.

  • Page 70: Ethernet Connection

    Connecting power on page 46. Connect the PC to one of the available ports Launch the CONTROL software by either: • clicking on Windows – Start – Programs – NKT Photonics –CONTROL – or – • double clicking the CONTROL shortcut on the desktop The CONTROL window opens.

  • Page 71: Procedure 9 Connecting A Pc To The Laser Using Ethernet

    Connecting the laser to a CONTROL PC Procedure 9 Connecting a PC to the laser using Ethernet Action Connect to the laser from your CONTROL PC using a USB cable as described in Procedure Using a CAT5 or better Ethernet cable, connect the laser’s Ethernet port to a local subnet or directly to the CONTROL PC’s Ethernet port.

  • Page 72: Grouping Connections

    Connecting the laser to a CONTROL PC Action Click the Save button to save the configuration of the new Ethernet connection. To delete or modify a configured port: Delete Edit Highlight the port and: • click the Delete button. - or - •...
  • Page 73 Connecting the laser to a CONTROL PC Action In the Port Configuration window, Create new collection click on the Create new collection button. In the Enter new collection name dialog box, enter the name of the new collection and click OK. To add a connection to the collection, highlight the connection and click the right...

  • Page 74: Controlling The Laser Emissions

    Caution: Do not turn ON the laser if it has been exposed to temperature and hu- midity beyond the operating specifications. The SuperK FIANIUM is designed to be operated in a non-condensing environment from +18 to +30°C (or 35°C). Before turning on the laser, allow it at least 30 minutes to reach room temperature.

  • Page 75: Turning On The Laser

    Controlling the laser emissions Turning ON the First check you have prepared the laser according to “Preparation” on page 74 and then follow the steps in Procedure 11 to enable laser emission using laser CONTROL. Procedure 11 Enabling emission with CONTROL Action On the front panel of the laser, turn the key switch on the laser’s front panel to the Armed...

  • Page 76: Turning Off The Laser Emission

    Controlling the laser emissions Turning OFF the Follow the steps in Procedure 12 to turn OFF the laser emission. laser emission Procedure 12 Disabling emission with CONTROL Action Disable the laser emission by clicking on the Emission ON/OFF button. The Emission button light turns from RED (ON) to green (OFF).

  • Page 77: Control Interface

    CONTROL Interface CONTROL overview The CONTROL user interface includes multiple panels and a selection of menu drop down items in the upper left corner. Using the drop down menu, you can add or remove panels. You can also repositioned the panels within the main window or into separate windows.

  • Page 78: Relocating Panels

    CONTROL overview Relocating panels You can drag the different panels of CONTROL to any location within the main interface or into a separate floating panel. Procedure 1 describes how to relocate a panel within the main window: Procedure 1 Relocating panels Action Left click and hold the top title bar of the panel.

  • Page 79: Toggling The Panels Visible

    CONTROL overview Toggling the panels Click Menu > Window and check or uncheck the items in the drop down menu. visible Checking (clicking it) an item shows the panel and unchecking the item (clicking it again) removes it from view. Figure 4 Toggling panel visibility Check the panels to Device...

  • Page 80: Status Panel

    Status Panel Status Panel The Status Panel displays status indicators, error messages, emission control function and a CONTROL settings selectable from a drop down menu. Figure 6 Status Panel Status Indicators The panel displays the following indicators: Interlock Indicates the status of the Interlock circuit and whether emission can be turned on or not.

  • Page 81: System Info

    Control settings • ON RED – There is a fault, laser emissions are shutdown and cannot be turned ON. A fault message is displayed when this indicator turns ON RED: Fault Message Action Interlock opened while emission on a) Cycle the key switch to Off and then Armed b) Close the external interlock circuit Watchdog timeout Reconnect NKTP CONTROL and reset the interlock...

  • Page 82: Ethernet

    Control settings Setting Item Function View Enables and disables items displayed in the View on page 85 Status panel. Ethernet Configures the network settings of the laser when using an Ethernet connection. Over a USB/serial connection, configure the settings in this panel first before setting up an Ethernet connection for the laser in CONTROL –...

  • Page 83: Figure 42: Network Settings - Dhcp/Static

    Control settings System IP address Enter the IP address assigned to the laser. The IP address set must be reachable from the subnet that the CONTROL PC is connected to. System port The System port sets the port address the laser uses for reception of TCP or UDP packets.

  • Page 84: External Feedback

    Control settings External Feedback If external feedback is utilized, you can set the sampling rate of the feedback detector in the laser using this setting. The sampling rate is set using the External Powerlock Interval slider or text input field. The setting range is from 10 to 10000 ms which gives a sampling rate from 0.1 to 100 Hz.

  • Page 85: Clock

    Control settings Clock You can view and set the laser’s time and date using this settings. Click the “Set” button to synchronize the laser clock with the PC time and date. Logs collected by the laser are time stamped with the date and time shown here. Figure 13 Clock settings Click to synchronize the CONTROL clock...

  • Page 86: Control Menu

    Procedure 2 Using the Key Updater tool Action Enter a key code in the field “Enter key code”. NOTE: Key codes are generated by NKT Photonics. In the list of modules, check the box on the right of each applicable module.

  • Page 87: Log Downloader

    NKT Photonics support personnel. Log Downloader If your laser requires support from NKT Photonics, our support engineers may request you send them log files collected by the laser. You can use the Log Downloader tool to save log files from the laser to your CONTROL PC.

  • Page 88: Procedure 15: Using The Log Downloader

    CONTROL menu Procedure 3 Using the Log Downloader Action Click the Tools menu and click on Log Download to start the Log Downloader tool. The tool displays all connected modules with log capability. To decrease the download time of the module log files, CONTROL continuously collects module log data and stores this log data in a local database on the...

  • Page 89: Extensions Overview

    The PubExtremeLib.dll details highlighted in Figure 16 shows the version of the .dll file (1.1.2.303), the included extensions (SuperK FIANIUM Extension) and which module types they support. Note: Multiple extensions for a wide range of NKTP lasers types are typically in-...

  • Page 90: Setting Emission Power

    Setting emission power Setting emission power Using the SuperK FIANIUM Control Panel you can configure the laser to operate in two modes by clicking on the Operating mode drop down menu shown in Figure 17. Each mode determines how the output emission power is set.

  • Page 91: Emission From The Laser

    Setting the pulse repetition rate (pulse picker) NO emission from When no emission is detected after enabling emission, check if the operating mode is set to External Feedback. When no feedback voltage is connected in the laser this mode, emission power is set to the minimum level. Setting the pulse repetition rate (pulse picker) When the Variable Repetition Rate (VRR) feature is included with the laser, the repetition rate and post-VRR NIM trigger delay is adjustable using the control...

  • Page 92: Application Log Panel

    Application Log panel The Application Log panel displays and logs the communication of status messages. You can use the log to debug connection issues between CONTROL and NKT Photonics devices. The panel displays and timestamps the following types of log messages: •...
  • Page 93 Device Monitor Parameter Description SysType The system type, default 0 – can be used to describe system variants and is read from the module. Name The name of the connected device module. The device module part number. Mode The mode or status of the connected module: connected, disconnected, or disabled.
  • Page 94 Device Monitor...

  • Page 95: Appendices

    APPENDICES The appendices include: Appendix A on page 97 Specifications • Appendix B on page 99 Service and Support • Appendix C on page 101 External Bus Pinout • Appendix D on page 103 Accessories • Appendix E on page 111 Control Software •...

  • Page 97: A Specifications

    Specifications Table 21 Interfaces RS-232 serial COM - 9 Pin D-Sub Female Connector PC and micro processor interfaces USB 2.0 - Type B Female Connector External Feedback: BNC 0 to 4.1 V analog input – power stabilization External Pulse Control Booster ON/OFF: BNC 0 to 5V TTL/CMOS input –...

  • Page 98: Figure 55 Mechanical Dimensions

    Figure 55 Mechanical dimensions...

  • Page 99: B Service And Support Information

    Figure 56 WARRANTY VOID LABEL WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL IS BROKEN OR REMOVED Support contact details If you need help or have questions regarding your SuperK FIANIUM laser or its accessories, contact NKT Photonics through our support website below: Support website 1. Go to: https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/technical-support-and-...
  • Page 100 Support contact details...

  • Page 101: C External Bus Pinout

    External Bus Pinout Table 24 External bus pinout Name Description Not connected RS485- Negative (inverted) RS485 data signal Interlock loop+ Positive connection of the safety interlock loop. Connect pin 3 to pin 4 Interlock loop- to enable laser emission. Interlock loop- Negative connection of the safety interlock loop.

  • Page 103: D Accessories

    This appendix provides a brief overview of the accessories available for your laser. Table 25 lists the accessories and their functions and provides a link to descriptions of the SuperK FIANIUM advanced accessories. Table 25 SuperK FIANIUM accessories Advanced accessories Function...

  • Page 104: Superk Varia

    SuperK VARIA VARIA accessories act as bandpass filters when connected to the collimator of a SuperK FIANIUM laser. A portion of the beam from the SuperK FIANIUM is diverted to the VARIA’s bandpass filter which removes the light wavelengths that fall outside a variable wavelength range.

  • Page 105: Superk Select

    SuperK SELECT SuperK SELECT accessories can be fitted to extract multiple specific light wavelengths from the broadband spectrum output of the SuperK FIANIUM laser. The SELECT accessory uses Acousto-optic Tunable Filter (AOTF) technology using tellurium dioxide crystal(s) that diffracts the desired beam wavelength. The specific wavelength diffracted by each crystal is tuned by applying an RF signal to it.

  • Page 106: Table 27 Select Aotf Types

    640 nm and the energy of the 1st order side lobe is approximately 10 dB less than the central wavelength. Figure 59 SELECT AOTF example output - 640 nm central wavelength For further details, refer to the SuperK SELECT Product Guide. N ot e: Ranges subject to change, refer to the latest NKT Photonics datasheet.

  • Page 107: Superk Lltf

    NIR tuning ranges. Note that a separate PC-based GUI application is required to provide filter tuning control using USB 2.0 connectivity. The LLTF Contrast connected to a SuperK FIANIUM is illustrated in Figure...

  • Page 108: Superk Split

    SuperK SPLIT SuperK SPLIT Use a SuperK SPLIT to divide SuperK EVO emission into two separate spectral outputs. A SPLIT is a passive filter and it is available in two standard models where the spectral outputs are configured as either: •...

  • Page 109: Superk Connect And Fiber Deliver System

    SuperK CONNECT and Fiber Deliver System SuperK CONNECT and Fiber Deliver System A CONNECT is a single mode fiber coupling device which can terminate to a collimator and an FC /PC or FC/APC connector. As a fiber delivery system, CONNECT can be used with the laser or its accessories. It combines high coupling efficiency with power handling up to 500 mW over a spectrum from 400 to 2000 nm.
  • Page 110 SuperK CONNECT and Fiber Deliver System...

  • Page 111: E Control Software

    Control Software Installing CONTROL Download the software from: https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/software-drivers/ Follow the steps in Procedure Procedure 16 Installing CONTROL Action On the PC, launch the installer package and then double Installer click the installer icon. The installation wizard appears. Click Next to continue. Accept to use the default installation directory or select another directory by clicking the Browse button.
  • Page 112 Installing CONTROL Action Uncheck the components you do not require. By default, all components are installed. Click Next to continue. Read the End-User License Agreement, and check “I accept the license.” box. Not checking the box ends the installation wizard. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 113 Installing CONTROL Action Check the box to create a desktop shortcut to access Control. Click Next to continue Check the ‘Run the Silicon Labs CP10x driver installation’ box and click Next. Note: If you do not have the driver installed USB connectivity will fail.
  • Page 114 Installing CONTROL Action The wizard displays a progress meter for the installation. Note: a normal install should only take a few seconds. Click Next to install the UART drivers for the PC USB port. The drivers are installed. Note: Depending on your computer this occurs so fast you may not see this.
  • Page 115 Installing CONTROL Action The Silicon Labs drivers is installed successfully. Click Finish to end the driver installation. CONTROL is now installed. Check the Run box to launch CONTROL when the Finish button is clicked. Click Finish to end the installation wizard.
  • Page 116 Installing CONTROL...

  • Page 117: F Troubleshooting And Errors

    1. Disconnect the power to the laser. Locate and remove the ground. interlock circuit short to ground. 2. Turn ON the SuperK FIANIUM system and reset the interlock with the key switch. 1. No Power 1. Check the AC Mains and the AC power cable.

  • Page 118: Error Codes - Control

    1. Set to 0% power. (Slider set all the way to the left.) 2. Enable the laser by clicking the Emission button ON. 3. Slowly increase power to 100%. If the problem is not resolved contact NKT Photonics. See Appendix Other codes: Contact NKT Photonics.

  • Page 119: Errors - Front Display Panel

    Errors - front display panel Errors - front display panel Table 33 Error codes - front panel Module Error address number Error message Interlock open Contact NKTP support Contact NKTP support Temperature out of range Contact NKTP support Contact NKTP support Laser needs to calibrate.
  • Page 120 Errors - front display panel Module Error address number Error message Enable emission. If error persists, contact NKTP. Enable emission. If error persists, contact NKTP. Enable emission. If error persists, contact NKTP. Enable emission. If error persists, contact NKTP. Enable emission. If error persists, contact NKTP. Enable emission.
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