
Table of Contents
Module Instruction Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction to the LDC-3916370 Series Controller Modules
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols and Terms..............................................................................................................................................1
Product Overview............................................................................................................................................................2
Initial Inspection..............................................................................................................................................................2
Installing your LDC-3916370 Series Laser Diode Controller Module............................................................................2
LDC-3916370 Series Controller Module Specifications.................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 How to Operate Your LDC-3916370 Series Controller Module
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Connecting to the Laser Controller..................................................................................................................................2
Connecting to the TEC Controller...................................................................................................................................5
Operating the Laser Current Source from the Front Panel..............................................................................................6
Operating a Laser in Constant Current (I) Mode............................................................................................................6
Operating a Laser in Constant Power (P) Mode.............................................................................................................9
Conditions which will Automatically Shut Off the Laser Output ................................................................................12
Operating the TEC Controller from the Front Panel.....................................................................................................14
Operating the Controller in Constant Temperature (T) Mode......................................................................................14
TEC Error Indicators.....................................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 3 Operating in Remote Control
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Remote Configuration......................................................................................................................................................1
LDC-3916370 Series Laser Diode Controller Command Set...........................................................................................1
Status Reporting..............................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 4 Command Reference
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
LDC-3916370 Series Device-Dependent Commands......................................................................................................4
LDC-3916370 Series Device-Command Reference.........................................................................................................4
Commands listed in Alphabetical Order...................................................................................................................5 - 68
Chapter 5 Calibration and Troubleshooting Guide
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Calibration Overview.......................................................................................................................................................1
Local Calibration of the Temperature Controller.............................................................................................................3
Local Calibration of the Laser Current Source.................................................................................................................5
Remote Calibration of the 3916370 Controller................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................................................17
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