The Laser Control Utility was developed to easily handle TTL communication between any instrumentation and the Continuum Surelight laser series.
This is achieved by monitoring a TTL signal via the computer LTP1 port, whose signal is transmitted via RS232 to the laser unit, also used to control basic laser parameters, like pulse divider (laser frequency) and Q-Switch.
The Shutter modulation feature allows the user to use the TTL signal to open the laser shutter on demand, controlling the length of the laser pulsed as desired. This method yields reproducible full power laser pulses.
The original motivation was to interface mass spectrometer data systems to diverse laser systems.
Developed by: Jair Menegon, Paulo Moreira and Thiago Correra - University of São Paulo - Brazil.

Features

  • Remote control Continuum Surelight lasers
  • Pulse divider selection
  • Q-switch selection
  • Allow shutter control
  • Use LPT1 port as TTL input channel
  • Automatic shutter modulation delivers every shot with maximum laser
  • Single shot pulses (to be implemented)

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Academic Free License (AFL)

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  • Works well. Unfortunately, as an executable this only allows remote laser control. Would be very nice to additionally be able to integrate into other labview VIs. Thanks.
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Windows

Intended Audience

Science/Research

Programming Language

LabVIEW

Related Categories

LabVIEW Scientific Engineering, LabVIEW Chemistry Software, LabVIEW Physics Software

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2013-06-24