slice:dcc
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slice:dcc [2020/04/29 22:25] – [Specifications] Michael Radunsky | slice:dcc [2020/04/30 23:50] – [Laser and Photodiode Connections] 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. 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. |
slice/dcc.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/27 21:07 by Thomas Bersano