
Table of Contents
Module Instruction Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction to the LDC-3916371 Controller Module
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols and Terms..............................................................................................................................................1
Product Overview............................................................................................................................................................2
Initial Inspection..............................................................................................................................................................2
Installing your LDC-3916371 Laser Diode Controller Module......................................................................................2
LDC-3916371 Controller Module Specifications............................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 How to Operate Your LDC-3916371 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 ................................................................................13
Operating the TEC Controller from the Front Panel.....................................................................................................15
Operating the Controller in Constant Temperature (T) Mode......................................................................................15
Understanding DAC Mode……………………………………………………………………………………………18
TEC Error Indicators.....................................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 Operating in Remote Control
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
Remote Configuration......................................................................................................................................................1
LDC-3916371 Laser Diode Controller Command Set.....................................................................................................1
Status Reporting..............................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 4 Command Reference
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................1
LDC-3916371 Device-Dependent Commands................................................................................................................4
LDC-3916371 Device-Command Reference....................................................................................................................4
Commands listed in Alphabetical Order..........................................................................................................................6
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 3916371 Controller................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................................................18
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