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Quick Start Guide

Icon Direct Connection (LSA) to Light Source

HighFinesse Laser Spectrum Analyzer (LSA),
direct connection to light source

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Install Software First

Installing software for multiple laser spectrum analyzers or even two versions for the same instrument is possible.

Legacy software or instruments may experience compatibility issues. Please receive support from customer service in such cases.

Please note:

Some optional features require separate hardware parts. Please make sure to assemble them before software installation!

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1. Installation Software

Installation Software

The installation software is deployed on a flash drive. It‘s stored
in the envelope
that contains the manual and certificate.

2. Start setup.exe

Start setup.exe

Express Setup
Automatic installation, simply follow the prompts.

Custom Setup
For advanced users desiring custom settings. Follow the prompts.

3. Connect Laser Spectrum Analyzer and Computer

Icon Connect Laser Spectrum Analyzer and Computer

Some Laser Spectrum Analyzers have an external power supply. Please connect the power supply before connecting the USB cable (included in shipment). Please avoid using USB cables longer than 3 meters – that might cause communication protocol difficulties with Windows.

4. Connect Laser Spectrum Analyzer and Light Source

Icon Connect Laser Spectrum Analyzer and Light Source

 Please note: A few nJ (10 nW @ 1 s exposure) or even less are usually enough to achieve a measurement. Take special care when working with pulsed lasers to avoid exceeding damage threshold of optical fibers.

Suitable patchcords:

All laser spectrum analyzers feature FC/PC sockets.

For singlemode fibers: Use the  FC/APC connector at the
laser and the FC/PC  connector at the laser spectrum analyzer.

Your measurement results will be impaired when you apply
FC/APC connectors to a laser spectrum analyzer input.

5. Start Software

Icon Start Software

Simply run the desktop shortcut.

6. Start Measurement

Icon Start Measurement

Depending on your light source adjust the software settings in the graphical user interface.

A) Select preferred unit

B) Select pulsed or continuous

C) Select Adjust exposure manually or select “Automatic”

D) Start the measurement

E) Click on “Analysis” to display the laser spectrum
instead of the raw diffraction patterns.
Click on “Linewidth” to display the FWHM.

Icon Start Measurement

Further Questions or Help with
Setting Up the Laser Spectrum Analyzer?

Don't hesitate to contact our service team for support.

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Quick Start Guide
Direct Connection (LSA)
(PDF-File)

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