Specifications

Verdi V-2/V-5/V-6 Laser Preinstallation Manual

Each customer must inspect the power cord and install the

proper connector if necessary. The connector should be

installed in a properly grounded outlet with a maximum of

10 Ampere service @ 110 V and 11 Ampere service @ 220 V

for proper overcurrent and earth fault protection.

4. Proceed to the paragraph titled, “Final Installation and Initial

Turn-On Procedures”.

Final Installation

and Initial

Turn-On

Procedures

After installing the laser head and power supply in accordance with

paragraphs titled, “Installing the Laser Head” and “Installing the

Power Supply”, complete the installation as follows:

1. Position the power supply and laser head in the operating posi-

tion with the umbilical as straight as possible. Ensure that the

umbilical has a bend radius of 5 inches or greater. A distance

of 6 to 24 inches is recommended between the Verdi output

and any laser being pumped.

Excessively tight umbilical bends (less than a 5 inch radius) can

cause permanent damage to the optical fiber.

2. If a water-cooled system is used, position the chiller in the

operating position. Fill and prepare the chiller in accordance

with the chiller user’s manual.

3. Cut the user-supplied cooling water lines to the appropriate

lengths and use the water line hardware (Figure 1-1, item 9) to

connect the riser/heat sink to the chiller (Figure 1-6). Apply

teflon tape to the hardware threads and install the washers from

the installation kit over the threads when connecting the stain-

less steel ferrule to the riser/heat sink. Check the system for

leaks.

4. If a passive riser/heat sink will be used, ensure the riser/heat

sink is mounted on a thermally conductive surface (such as an

optical table) that provides sufficient heat dissipation to main-

tain the laser head baseplate below 55°C, preferably below

40°C.

5. Use four riser/heat sink clamps (Figure 1-1, item 1) to secure

the system to the optical table. Tighten the two front clamps

firmly using an Allen head wrench. Tighten the two rear

clamps finger tight only.

6. Connect power supply to facility power. Ensure all packing

materials have been removed.