slice:dcc
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slice:dcc [2020/04/29 22:25] – [Specifications] Michael Radunsky | slice:dcc [2020/04/30 00:24] – [Connecting to the Laser Diode] Michael Radunsky | ||
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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. | ||
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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. |
slice/dcc.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/27 21:07 by Thomas Bersano