Description
The High-Power Fiber Optic Shutters and Safety Interlocks by OZ Optics are designed to meet the increasing demand for high power handling fiber optic components. These smart shutter systems incorporate proximity and temperature sensors for enhanced safety.
They can be integrated into various high power handling applications, including free-space-to-fiber and fiber-to-fiber coupling situations. The shutters can also be equipped with additional beam dumps and heat sinks to safely handle extreme power levels.
High Power Fiber Optic Shutters and Safety Interlocks
Specifications
| Insertion Loss: | 0.5 dB |
|---|---|
| Power Handling (max): | 50 W |
| Shutter Response Speed: | 5 msec |
| Shutter Electrical Interface: | 5 V TTL |
| Thermistor: | 10 kohms NTC @ 25 °C |
| Inductive Proximity Sensor: | 3 mm OD, 0.6 mm operating distance, maximum operating temperature 60 °C |
| Contact Sensor: | Spring-loaded POGO Electrical contacts to detect ferrule and nut |
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Features
- Multiple Watt CW power handling
- Shutter speeds of < 5 msec
- Controlled via a 5 Volt TTL Signal
- Available with temperature and connector proximity sensors for safety interlocks
- Compatible with SMA 905 and FC connectors, including high power air gap style connectors
- Available in laser-to-fiber and fiber-to-fiber versions
- Fiber connector and receptacles with safety sensor/interlocks available
- Proximity sensor uses inexpensive, simple concept
- Easily adapted to existing fiber optic product lines
- Suitable for custom design into customer\'s fiber optic products
Applications
- All situations involving laser beams, including high power laser beams coupled into singlemode or multimode fibers
- Any laser facility requiring compliance with regulatory laser safety standards
- High power industrial laser applications - Laser marking, cutting, welding
- Lasers used in medical applications - laser scalpel, eye surgery, tattoo removal
- High power laser physics
- High power spectroscopy
- OEM laser systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power handling capability of the High Power Fiber Optic Shutters and Safety Interlocks?
The shutters can handle multiple Watt CW power.
How fast are the shutter speeds?
The shutter speeds are less than 5 msec.
How are the shutters controlled?
The shutters are controlled via a 5 Volt TTL signal.
What kind of sensors are available for safety interlocks?
The shutters are available with temperature and connector proximity sensors for safety interlocks.
What kind of applications are the shutters suitable for?
The shutters are suitable for all situations involving laser beams, including high power laser beams coupled into singlemode or multimode fibers, laser marking, cutting, welding, and medical applications such as laser scalpel, eye surgery, and tattoo removal.
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