Laser Quantum Ventus with smd12 Operating Manual
ventus with smd12
ventus
Operating Manual
R-0162 Ver. 2.0
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Operating Manual
Contents
ventus
Operating Manual
Declaration of Conformity
Laser Quantum declares that the product:
Name Description
ventus 473 nm, 532 nm, 561 nm, 660 nm or 671 nm DPSS laser
has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards:
• IEC/BS EN60825-1:2014 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classication
and requirements
• 61000-6-3:2007 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Emission
standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environment
• BS EN 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement
and laboratory use
• RoHS: 2011/65/EU Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment
Caution
Failure to read this manual carefully before operating the laser may result
in catastrophic damage to the system which may void the warranty
Declaration of Conformity 3
Section 1: Introduction 4
Section 1.1: Operational Requirement – Electrical Specication 4
Section 1.2: Operational Requirement – Environment 4
Section 1.3: Storage Requirement – Environment 4
Section 2: Laser Safety 5
Section 3: System Specications 6
Section 3.1: Parts List 6
Section 3.2: Weights and Dimensions 7
Section 4: PSU Conguration Drawings 8
Section 5: Laser Operation 9
Section 5.1: Switching the Laser ‘on’ 9
Section 5.2: Switching the Laser ‘off’ 9
Section 5.3: Power Mode 9
Section 5.4.1: Control Port - Functionality - Break Out Cable NOT Used 10
Section 5.4.1: Control Port - Functionality - Break Out Cable Used 11
Section 5.5: RS232 Port - Functionality 12
Section 5.6: RS232 Port – Serial Commands 13
Section 5.7: RemoteApp™ 14
Section 5.8: Re-calibrating the Laser Power 14
Section 6: Cooling Requirements and Power Consumption 15
Section 6.1: Cooling Requirements 15
Section 6.2: Power Consumption 16
Section 7: Laser Maintenance 17
Section 8: Liability 17
Section 9: Warranty 18
Section 10: Support 18
Warning: Use of controls or procedures or performance of procedures
other than those specified her
ein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure
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Section 1: Introduction
The ventus is a Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) laser system emitting light in the visible
region of the spectrum at 473 nm, 532 nm, 561 nm, 660 nm or 671 nm, depending on the variant
ordered. It is a Class 3b or Class 4 laser product. This manual describes the set-up requirements
and operational procedures to ensure safe operation of the system.
Warning: Use of controls or procedures or performance of procedures
other than those specified her
ein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure
Section 2: Laser Safety
The ventus is a Class 3b or Class 4 laser product. A warning label appears on the laser head and
an example of both of these is reproduced here:
Section 1.1: Operational Requirement – Electrical Specication
The smd12 Power Supply Unit (PSU) requires
Input Voltage 12 V DC Acceptable range 11 V to 14 V (Ripple 1% peak to peak)
Input Current 8 A Minimum of 8 A must be available from the external source
Note the centre pin of the input connector is positive and the external DC source output shall not
be referenced to mains ground.
Section 1.2: Operational Requirement – Environment
Optimal Operating Temperature Range – Laser Head 22ºC to 37ºC
Maximum Operating Temperature – Laser Head 40ºC
Maximum Operating Temperature – PSU 60ºC
For optimal performance, the laser head should be mounted onto an appropriate heatsink in
a stable environmental temperature. The heatsink requirements will depend on the ambient
temperature of the operating environment and the operating power of the laser (section 6).
In the event of the laser head or PSU over-heating, a controlled shut down of the system will occur
(Section 6.1). The system can only be restarted once it has been cooled to a safe temperature.
Section 1.3: Storage Requirement – Environment
Temperature Range 5ºC to 45ºC
Humidity Non-Condensing
A further label also appears adjacent to the laser aperture:
When operating the laser, those in the environment must adhere to the following instructions to
avoid eye damage and prevent the risk of re:
• Laser safety goggles must be worn at all times when the laser is in operation
• Always ensure the beam is safely collected in a suitable beam stop or that the laser is
disabled when not in use
For a full description of laser safety procedures, the user is referred to Declaration of Conformity
standards plus:
• FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 Subchapter J section 1040.10 Laser products
• American National Standards for Safe Use of Lasers – ANSI Z136
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