IF-RL30-635

IF-RL30-635 Datasheet

Model Number IF-RL05 IF-RL08 IF-RL30

Part	Datasheet
IF-RL30-635	IF-RL30-635 (pdf)

Related Parts	Information
IF-RL30-670	IF-RL30-670
IF-RL08-635	IF-RL08-635

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Semiconductor Diode Laser Operator’s Manual Model Number IF-RL05 IF-RL08 IF-RL30 INDUSTRIAL FIBER OPTICS Copyright 2010 Previous Printings 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006 Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission from Industrial Fiber Optics. ***** INTRODUCTION This manual provides information about Industrial Fiber Optics lasers model numbers IF-RL05-635, IF-RL08-635, IF-RL30-635 and IF-RL30-670. It contains all the information you need to operate these lasers safely and knowledgeably, even if you are a novice to laser technology. Please read the manual carefully before operating the laser. As soon as you receive this laser, inspect it and the shipping container for damage. If any damage is found, immediately refer to the section of this manual entitled Shipment Damage Claims. Industrial Fiber Optics makes every effort to incorporate state-of-the-art technology, highest quality, and dependability in its products. We constantly explore new ideas and products to best serve the rapidly expanding needs of industry and education. We encourage comments that you may have about our products, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss new ideas that may better serve your needs. For more information about our company and products refer to on the Worldwide Web. Thank you for selecting this Industrial Fiber Optics product. We hope it meets your expectations and provides many hours of productive activity. Sincerely, The Industrial Fiber Optics Team TABLE OF CONTENTS i 1 OPERATIONAL 3 3 Beam 6 7 Models and Laser 7 8 LASER 9 Aperture 10 Additional 10 OPERATING 11 Non-modulation or CW 11 Using Laser with 12 13 SERVICE AND 14 15 SHIPMENT DAMAGE 16 LASER CLASSIFICATIONS All manufacturers of lasers used in the United States must conform to regulations administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH , a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDRH categorizes lasers as follows: Class II IIIa IIIb A laser or laser system which does not present a hazard to skin or eyes for any wavelength or exposure time. Exposure varies with wavelength. For ultraviolet, to um exposure is less than from nW to uW. Visible light exposure varies from uW to 200 uW, and for near IR, the exposure is < 200 uw. Consult CDRH regulations for information. Any visible laser with an output less than 1 mW of power. Warning label requirements yellow caution label stating maximum output of 1 mW. Generally used as classroom lab lasers, supermarket scanners and laser pointers. Any visible laser with an output over 1 mW of power with a maximum output of 5 mW of power. Warning label requirements red danger label stating maximum output of 5 mW. Also used as classroom lab lasers, in holography, laser pointers, leveling instruments, measuring devices and alignment equipment. Any laser with an output over 5 mW of power with a maximum output of 500 mW of power and all invisible lasers with an output up to 400 mW. Warning label requirements red danger label stating maximum output. These lasers also require a key switch for operation and a 3.5-second delay when the laser is turned on. Used in many of the same applications as the Class IIIa when more power is required. Any laser with an output over 500 mW of power. Warning label requirements red danger label stating maximum output. These lasers are primarily used in industrial applications such as tooling, machining, cutting and welding. Most medical laser applications also require these high-powered lasers. GENERAL Industrial Fiber Optics’ family of diode lasers whose models vary only in their power and output wavelength utilizes the latest technology in miniaturization electronics and laser science the same as used in long-distance optic communication networks, CD players and bar code scanners. The technology incorporates semiconductor laser diodes electronic microchips that operate as lasers. Semiconductor diode devices offer an important alternative to widely known and used helium-neon-gas HeNe lasers. Diode lasers are smaller, more and offer direct digital and analog modulation capabilities previously unavailable. Exceptional versatility makes this semiconductor technology an essential component of modern science, physics and industrial technology curriculums. The Industrial Fiber Optics family of lasers offers particular educational value in its ability to increase and reinforce learning via fascination. They also offer more options for internal application and types of modulation inputs. With these lasers, students will readily, enthusiastically learn about physical optics, optics, light propagation, speed of light theory and measurement, laser communications, and much more! Table Common abbreviations used in this manual. Abbr. Long version Notation milliwatts. 1 x 10-3 watts microwatts 1 x 10-6 watts nanowatts 1 x 10-9 watts

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Semiconductor Diode Laser

Operator’s Manual

Model Number IF-RL05 IF-RL08 IF-RL30

INDUSTRIAL FIBER OPTICS

Copyright 2010 Previous Printings 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006

Printed in the United States of America

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission from Industrial Fiber Optics.
*****

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information about Industrial Fiber Optics lasers model numbers IF-RL05-635, IF-RL08-635, IF-RL30-635 and IF-RL30-670. It contains all the information you need to operate these lasers safely and knowledgeably, even if you are a novice to laser technology. Please read the manual carefully before operating the laser.

As soon as you receive this laser, inspect it and the shipping container for damage. If any damage is found, immediately refer to the section of this manual entitled Shipment Damage Claims.

Industrial Fiber Optics makes every effort to incorporate state-of-the-art technology, highest quality, and dependability in its products. We constantly explore new ideas and products to best serve the rapidly expanding needs of industry and education. We encourage comments that you may have about our products, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss new ideas that may better serve your needs. For more information about our company and products refer to on the Worldwide Web.

Thank you for selecting this Industrial Fiber Optics product. We hope it meets your expectations and provides many hours of productive activity.

Sincerely, The Industrial Fiber Optics Team

TABLE OF CONTENTS
i 1 OPERATIONAL 3
3 Beam 6 7 Models and Laser 7 8 LASER 9 Aperture 10 Additional 10 OPERATING 11 Non-modulation or CW 11 Using Laser with 12 13 SERVICE AND 14 15 SHIPMENT DAMAGE 16

LASER CLASSIFICATIONS

All manufacturers of lasers used in the United States must conform to regulations administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH , a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDRH categorizes lasers as follows:

Class

II IIIa IIIb

A laser or laser system which does not present a hazard to skin or eyes for any wavelength or exposure time. Exposure varies with wavelength. For ultraviolet, to um exposure is less than from nW to uW. Visible light exposure varies from uW to 200 uW, and for near IR, the exposure is < 200 uw. Consult CDRH regulations for information.

Any visible laser with an output less than 1 mW of power. Warning label requirements yellow caution label stating maximum output of 1 mW. Generally used as classroom lab lasers, supermarket scanners and laser pointers.

Any visible laser with an output over 1 mW of power with a maximum output of 5 mW of power. Warning label requirements red danger label stating maximum output of 5 mW. Also used as classroom lab lasers, in holography, laser pointers, leveling instruments, measuring devices and alignment equipment.

Any laser with an output over 5 mW of power with a maximum output of 500 mW of power and all invisible lasers with an output up to 400 mW. Warning label requirements red danger label stating maximum output. These lasers also require a key switch for operation and a 3.5-second delay when the laser is turned on. Used in many of the same applications as the Class IIIa when more power is required.

Any laser with an output over 500 mW of power. Warning label requirements red danger label stating maximum output. These lasers are primarily used in industrial applications such as tooling, machining, cutting and welding. Most medical laser applications also require these high-powered lasers.

GENERAL

Industrial Fiber Optics’ family of diode lasers whose models vary only in their power and output wavelength utilizes the latest technology in miniaturization electronics and laser science the same as used in long-distance optic communication networks, CD players and bar code scanners. The technology incorporates semiconductor laser diodes electronic microchips that operate as lasers.

Semiconductor diode devices offer an important alternative to widely known and used helium-neon-gas HeNe lasers. Diode lasers are smaller, more and offer direct digital and analog modulation capabilities previously unavailable. Exceptional versatility makes this semiconductor technology an essential component of modern science, physics and industrial technology curriculums.

The Industrial Fiber Optics family of lasers offers particular educational value in its ability to increase and reinforce learning via fascination. They also offer more options for internal application and types of modulation inputs. With these lasers, students will readily, enthusiastically learn about physical optics, optics, light propagation, speed of light theory and measurement, laser communications, and much more!

Table Common abbreviations used in this manual.

Abbr.

Long version

Notation
milliwatts.
1 x 10-3 watts
microwatts
1 x 10-6 watts
nanowatts
1 x 10-9 watts

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Datasheet ID: IF-RL30-635 637574