PASCO OS-8528A User Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model OS-8528A

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DIODE LASER FOR

OPTICS SYSTEMS

Introduction

The OS-8528A Diode Laser for PASCO Optics
Systems is designed specifically as an inte­grated alternate light source for the PASCO
OS-8500 Introductory Optics System.

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Figure 1: OS-8528A Diode Laser Features

The magnetic steel base of the Diode Laser incorpo­rates an “alignment edge” that, when placed against
the alignment rail of your PASCO Optics System,
aligns the laser beam to the optical path of your existing
system’s components. The laser diode assembly can
also be rotated 360° adding flexibility to experiment
set up. See Figure 1.

Equipment

– Diode Laser for PASCO Optics Systems.

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LASER LIGHT

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CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

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CLASSIFIED 60825-1 2007

Complies with FDA

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Warning Label

Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007

LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE

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Complies with FDA

performance standards for

laser products except for

deviations pursuant to Laser

Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

650nm, <1mW CW (Red)

CLASSIFIED 60825-1 2007

Additional equipment recommended:

– PASCO OS-8500 Introductory Optics System

Replacement parts:

Description PASCO part no.

thumbscrew assembly 617-008

Optics System mount 648-06146

➤ CAUTION - use of controls or adjustments

or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radia­tion exposure.

• LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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Specifications

Class: II Laser

Wavelength: 650 nm

Max. Output: <1mW

• CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

• This Laser Product is designated as Class 2
during all procedures of operation.

• Do not point the laser or allow the laser to be
directed or reflected toward people or animals.

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Assembly

Determine the configuration of your experiment

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and the location in which the Diode Laser will be
set up and adjust the orientation of the Diode Laser
accordingly. Make sure the face of the laser diode
assembly is relatively perpendicular to the surface
of your optics bench. This will minimize the
amount of fine adjustment you may need to per­form in step 4. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure
the laser diode module.

➁ Place the “alignment edge” of the Diode Laser

against the alignment rail of your PASCO optics
bench. See Figures 2 and 3.

OS-8528A

Laser Diode

PASCO Introductory

Optics bench

(not included)

Figure 2: Laser Diode Setup for

PASCO Introductory Optics bench

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➂ Plug the 9VDC adapter phone plug into the back

of the laser and turn on the laser.

➃ If necessary, use the adjustment screws to align the

laser beam from left-to-right and up-and down. See
Figure 4.

➄ When using with the Laser Slits, OS-8529, slide the

Laser Diode to the top of the slots on the mount.

mount slots

Figure 4: Laser Beam Fine Adjustment

adjustment

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input jack

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OS-8528A

Laser Diode

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