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slice:dcc [2020/04/29 22:45] – [Connecting to the Laser Diode] Michael Radunskyslice:dcc [2020/04/29 22:51] – [Setting the Operation Mode] Michael Radunsky
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 The Home screen displays the status of both channels (<imgref home_scr_dcc>).  The data for each channel is arranged vertically.   At a glance, for each channel, I<sub>set</sub>, and Compliance Voltage can be read.  Touching the blue window labelled Voltage [V] will cause this window to toggle from displaying  Compliance Voltage to displaying dissipated Power. The Home screen displays the status of both channels (<imgref home_scr_dcc>).  The data for each channel is arranged vertically.   At a glance, for each channel, I<sub>set</sub>, and Compliance Voltage can be read.  Touching the blue window labelled Voltage [V] will cause this window to toggle from displaying  Compliance Voltage to displaying dissipated Power.
 ==== Connecting to the Laser Diode ==== ==== Connecting to the Laser Diode ====
-The SLICE-DCC requires that the cathode of the laser diode is at ground (<imgref cath_gnd>). +The SLICE-DCC requires that the cathode of the laser diode is at ground (<imgref cath_gnd>).  The anode is connected to the center conductor of the SMA connector on the rear of the SLICE-DCC and the cathode is connected to the sheath. 
-<imgcaption cath_gnd>|Wiring configuration for laser diode>{{ : slice:dcc:cathode_ground.png?430 |}}</imgcaption>+ 
 +<imgcaption cath_gnd|Wiring configuration for laser diode>{{ :slice:dcc:cathode_ground.png?430 |}}</imgcaption>
  
 ==== Setting the Operation Mode ==== ==== Setting the Operation Mode ====
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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>.
  
-<imgcaption cc_cp>|Constant Current or Constant Power>{{ :slice:dcc:cc_cp_toggle.png?430x254 |}}</imgcaption> \\+<imgcaption cc_cp|Constant Current or Constant Power>{{ :slice:dcc:cc_cp_toggle.png?430x254 |}}</imgcaption> \\
 ==== 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.  From the Home screen, touch the window labelled either CH X Constant Current or CH X Constant Power. Depending on the operation mode, you will be presented with either <imgref cc_param> or <imgref cp_param> The user can set a maximum deliverable current so as not to exceed the rated maximum for their device.  From the Home screen, touch the window labelled either CH X Constant Current or CH X Constant Power. Depending on the operation mode, you will be presented with either <imgref cc_param> or <imgref cp_param>
slice/dcc.txt · Last modified: 2024/03/27 21:07 by Thomas Bersano