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Common Laser Controller Command Set

List of common commands for controlling the laser controller in both the Peak Lock Servo and Peak Lock Servo & Current Controller and the Offset Phase Lock Servo & Current Controller.

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On

I2C Command Number: 16


Description

Returns the status of the laser (on, off or fault). <html></div></html>

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Description

Turns the laser on or off. Valid arguments are ON or OFF. Only turns the laser on when no fault / interlock issues. Returns the output from the Laser? command. <html></div></html>

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147.6

I2C Command Number: 18


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Returns the laser current setpoint (in mA) for how much current will flow through the laser when the laser is on. <html></div></html>

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Sets the setpoint laser current (in mA) to CURRENT. Returns the output from the CurrSet? command. <html></div></html>

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180.0

I2C Command Number: 20


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Returns the current limit (in mA) for the maximum current allowed to flow through the laser when the laser is on. <html></div></html>

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Sets the maximum laser current to CURRENT. Returns the output from the CurrLim? command. Note: If Laser Current is set above new current limit value, then current setpoint is lowered to new current limit value. <html></div></html>

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