580XL Series Dual-Wavelength Laser Sources
Removable
rubber cover
Wavelength/
low battery
indicators
ON/OFF
key
[ON/OFF] key: This key turns the unit on and off. When the unit is first
turned on, the 1310 nm laser is automatically selected in continuous wave
mode.
[l] key: This key toggles the instrument between the 1310 nm and
1550 nm lasers. Only one source can be on at a time.
1310 nm indicator: This indicator illuminates when the 1310 nm laser is
active. It blinks when the battery power is low.
1550 nm indicator: This indicator illuminates when the 1550 nm laser is
active. It also blinks when the battery power is low.
[MOD] key: This key toggles between the continuous wave (CW) and
modulated modes.
Frequency select: This switch, located inside the battery compart-
ment, sets the modulation frequency. See "Setting the Source Modulation
Frequency" section.
Output interface: Light output is emitted from these interfaces.
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Wavelength
select key
Connector
interface
Stand
(on back)
Modulated
mode indicator
Modulated
mode key