slice:dcc
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==== Links ==== | ==== Links ==== | ||
Click here for the [[http:// | Click here for the [[http:// | ||
- | Click here for the [[slice: | ||
Click here for the [[slice: | Click here for the [[slice: | ||
Click here for the [[https:// | Click here for the [[https:// | ||
Click here for the [[https:// | Click here for the [[https:// | ||
- | Click here for the [[https:// | + | Click here for the [[https:// |
Please check back for added functionality. | Please check back for added functionality. | ||
===== List of Warning Symbols ===== | ===== List of Warning Symbols ===== | ||
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| Control | | Control | ||
| Operation Modes | Constant Current\\ Constant Power | | | Operation Modes | Constant Current\\ Constant Power | | ||
- | | \\ \\ Maximum Current | + | | \\ \\ Maximum Current |
| \\ \\ Current Noise((Constant Current Mode)) ((rms 100 Hz to 1 MHz)) | 1.5\\ 4\\ 10\\ 15 | | | \\ \\ Current Noise((Constant Current Mode)) ((rms 100 Hz to 1 MHz)) | 1.5\\ 4\\ 10\\ 15 | | ||
| Current Modulation Input Impedance \\ Rear \\ Front | \\ >20 kΩ\\ 50 Ω or 1 MΩ | | | Current Modulation Input Impedance \\ Rear \\ Front | \\ >20 kΩ\\ 50 Ω or 1 MΩ | | ||
- | | Modulation Bandwidth((-3 dB point)), ((front & rear modulation input ports))| | + | |Modulation Bandwidth((-3 dB point)), ((front & rear modulation input ports))| |
+ | | Modulation Input Range | ||
|Modulation Depth \\ SLICE-DCC-200\\ SLICE-DCC-500\\ SLICE-DCC-1000\\ SLICE-DCC-2000 | \\ ±10 mA\\ ±25 mA\\ ±50 mA\\ ±50 mA | | |Modulation Depth \\ SLICE-DCC-200\\ SLICE-DCC-500\\ SLICE-DCC-1000\\ SLICE-DCC-2000 | \\ ±10 mA\\ ±25 mA\\ ±50 mA\\ ±50 mA | | ||
|Modulation Transfer Function | |Modulation Transfer Function | ||
- | | Modulation Input Range | + | | Current Resolution |
- | | Current Resolution | + | |
| Drift | <25 µA/ | | Drift | <25 µA/ | ||
| Power Stability((constant power mode)) | | Power Stability((constant power mode)) | ||
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===== SLICE-DCC Operation ===== | ===== SLICE-DCC Operation ===== | ||
The Home screen displays the status of both channels (<imgref home_scr_dcc> | The Home screen displays the status of both channels (<imgref home_scr_dcc> | ||
- | ==== Connecting to the Laser Diode ==== | + | ==== Laser and Photodiode Connections |
- | The SLICE-DCC requires that the cathode of the laser diode is at ground. | + | |
+ | === Connection to Laser Diode === | ||
+ | The SLICE-DCC requires that the cathode of the laser diode is at ground (<imgref cath_gnd> | ||
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+ | === Connection to Monitor Photodiode === | ||
+ | Either of the two configurations of the monitor photodiode seen in <imgref mon_pd> will work for the signal proportional to the laser diode power for operating in Constant Power mode. Depending on how you have completed the monitor photodiode circuit, you may have to adjust the [[slice: | ||
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==== Setting the Operation Mode ==== | ==== Setting the Operation Mode ==== | ||
The SLICE-DCC has two operation modes: Constant Current and Constant Power. | The SLICE-DCC has two operation modes: Constant Current and Constant Power. | ||
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Touching the Window labeled Control Mode will allow you to toggle the channel back & forth between Constant Current and Constant Power modes as seen in <imgref cc_cp>. | Touching the Window labeled Control Mode will allow you to toggle the channel back & forth between Constant Current and Constant Power modes as seen in <imgref cc_cp>. | ||
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==== Setting the Current Limit ==== | ==== Setting the Current Limit ==== | ||
The user can set a maximum deliverable current so as not to exceed the rated maximum for their device. | The user can set a maximum deliverable current so as not to exceed the rated maximum for their device. | ||
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==== Rear-Panel Modulation ==== | ==== Rear-Panel Modulation ==== | ||
- | On the rear panel of the SLICE-DCC is an SMA input for servoing or modulating the current output. | + | On the rear panel of the SLICE-DCC is an SMA input for servoing or modulating the current output. |
It is also possible to introduce a modulation/ | It is also possible to introduce a modulation/ | ||
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===== Serial API ===== | ===== Serial API ===== | ||
It is possible to control the SLICE-DCC through serial commands. | It is possible to control the SLICE-DCC through serial commands. | ||
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+ | <WRAP round important 100%> | ||
+ | Upgrading the SLICE-DCC firmware is not always necessary to use the Serial API. Check your installed firmware version in the settings menu against the most recent firmware version given [[https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
Please contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for information. | Please contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for information. | ||
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+ | ===== Warnings and Faults ===== | ||
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+ | === Hardware Temperature Exceeded === | ||
+ | Displayed when hardware temperature exceeds a safe limit for an individual channel. Turn off the SLICE-DCC and let the unit cool for several minutes. If problem persists, contact Vescent. | ||
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+ | === Internal Case Temperature Exceeded === | ||
+ | Dffects both channels and is displayed when the temperature inside the case exceeds a safe limit. Turn off the SLICE-DCC and let the unit cool for several minutes. If problem persists, contact Vescent. | ||
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+ | === Interlock === | ||
+ | Displayed on both channels when the interlock circuit is open. Double check that the Interlock Key is inserted and in the " | ||
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+ | === Open Circuit Over Voltage === | ||
+ | Displayed on a channel that is started without a load attached. Double check connections on both the SLICE-DCC and the attached load. If problem persists, contact Vescent. | ||
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+ | === Possible Fault Detected === | ||
+ | Displayed when current is being output in spite of the channel being disabled.The appearance of this fault indicates a potential hardware failure. Do **NOT** continue to use unit, and contact Vescent immediately. | ||
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slice/dcc.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/27 21:07 by Thomas Bersano