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FRONT PANEL

LDD ENABLE

TC ENABLE

Laser Diode & Temperature Control

LD5 TC10 LAB

1

3

5

2

4

Figure 10. Front Panel

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS

Table 4. Front panel Functions

NAME

DESCRIPTION

1

Keylock Switch

UNLOCK allows laser output current to flow.

LOCK disables output current.

Note: The key can only be removed when in the LOCK position.

UNLOCK icon

LOCK icon

2

Touchscreen Display

Main user interface. Use this to switch between laser and temperature control settings.

3

Adjustment Knob

Turn to adjust the numeric values. Instrument beeps when values are set.

4

TC Enable Button

Allows instrument to deliver current to the thermoelectric load. Glows blue when current is enabled.

5

LDD Enable Button

Allows instrument to deliver current to the laser. Glows red when current is enabled.

TEXT AND ICON COLOR KEY

Text color indicates current state.

White, Green Uneditable field, for information only.

Blue

Editable field, touch to select or toggle field

Yellow

Adjustments can be made to this field using

either the touchscreen or adjustment knob.

Instrument beeps and text returns to blue

when values are set. If changes are not

made, touch again to cancel selection.

ICONS

Icon color indicates current state.

Blue, Red

Screen is active.

Grey

Screen is inactive, touch to access screen.

DISPLAY SCREEN

Updated displays from revisions E and later of the LDTC

LAB are brighter when compared to those of revisions A-D.

Wavelength is committed to continuous improvement of our

instruments. Both displays function as designed, and the new

display’s quality and visibility have been enhanced for an

improved overall user experience.