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Laser Modules with RS232 interface

Laser Modules with RS232 interface

Icon_RS232
Laser Line/Focus Generators with RS232 interface provide control of ­laser power and allow to read and store critical data.
  • Input Parameters:
    • Laser power
    • Laser output power limit
    • Mode of operation
    • Laser ON/OFF
  • Output Parameters:
    • Laser current (mA)
    • Photo diode current (µA)
    • Temperature
    • Laser output power (%)
    • Operating voltage
    • Hours of operation
    • Min./max. temperature

Electrical features

Laser Modules with RS232 interface are either equipped with electronics type CS or PS. The lasers have two AND-wired modulation input channels, Uanalog  and UTTL.

Details on the respective electrical features  including pinout and modulation can be found here:

Data Read-out using USB

Switchbox SBS070701-USB
Switchbox SBS070701-USB

Switchbox SBS070701-USB

In order to control and read-out data using an USB port the Switchbox SBS070701-USB
has to be used as interface between the power supply and the laser.