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FLD-4U Flashlamp Driver

FLD-4U is a series of Flashlamp Drivers (full-service Laser Power Supplies) for pulsed, flashlamp-pumped, solid-state lasers (Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, CTH:YAG, Alexandrite, etc):

  • Pulsed output, variable pulse width;
  • Partial discharge scheme (complete discharge as an option);
  • Up to 4.0 kW output power;
  • Up to 1350 V max. output voltage;
  • Color LCD Display (with touchscreen) Graphic User Interface + RS-232 Machine Interface;
  • Embedded Pockels cell driver as an option.

Description

FLD-4U is a family of flashlamp drivers (syn. laser power supplies) for pulsed flashlamp pumped solid-state lasers such as Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, CTH:YAG, Alexandrite etc.

FLD-4U drivers are complete, all-in-one solutions and include all neccessary subsystems – Capacitor Bank, Capacitor Charging Power Supply, Simmer Supply and Discharge Circuit (s).

FLD-4U can be equipped with up to two output channels, and up to two flashlamps arranged in-series can be connected to each channel. This way each FLD-4U is capable of simultaneous driving of up to four flashlamps. If each channel operates from its own CCPS, their outputs can be tptally independent.

Drivers are 19”-rack mounted. Height is 4U, depth is around 400mm.

All critical pumping parameters – Output Voltage, Pulse Width, Pulse Repetition Rate, etc. – can be adjusted via front panel user interface (7” color display and touchscreen panel) and/or RS-232 machine interface.

Technical Specifications

INPUT
Voltage 230 VAC (110/230 VAC on request)
OUTPUT
Number of driven flashlamps 1 or 2 (outputs aren’t independent and can work with identical parameters only, unless dual-channel design with 2 x CCPS)
Output Type Pulsed, variable pulse width; Partial Discharge, Quasi-rectangular pulse shape
Max Output Voltage 450/700/900 V (higher on request)
Max Output Power 1.75/2.0/3.5/4.0 kW
Pulse Duration 0.1-20 msec (longer on request)
Repetition Rate 1-50 Hz (higher on request)
DESIGN
Protections Overvoltage, Overheating,
Flashlamp breakdown, interlock etc.
Cooling Forced air (built-in fans)
Simmer Modules SBZ-2008 or SBZ-3008
Triggering Serial or Parallel (external)
Capacitor Charger PCP-17, PCA-20 or two PCP-17/PCA-20, connected in parallel
Embedded Capacitor Bank 28,000 µF/450 V, or
10,000 µF/700 V, or
7,000 µF/900 V (others on request)
External Capacitor Bank Extension slot (up to add. 112,000 µF)
Interfaces – 7” display, touch panel
– RS-232 (full control)
– 1x synchro input
– 2x synchro outputs
– 1x power input
– 1x or 2x flashlamp outputs
– 1x capacitor bank extension slot
– 1x footswitch/fingerswitch connector
– 1x interlock-door connector
ENVIRONMENT</th
Operational Temperature 0…+40oC
Storage Temperature -20…+60oC
Humidity 90%, non-condensing
PHYSICAL
Exterior Dimensions (LxWxH) 500x380x172 mm
Weight 10-12.0 kG (configuration dependent)

Options

Several options are available:

  • One or two channel modifications (channels aren’t independent if single CCPS is used, otherwise they can operate with different parameters);
  • Different output voltages (up to 1350 V);
  • Different output powers (up to 4000 W);
  • Different parameters adjustment ranges;
  • Serial or parallel triggering;
  • Interfaces – display/touchscreen-based GUI is supplied by default;
  • Pockels cell driver as an option;
  • Modifications with complete discharge could be discussed.

In addition, drivers can be equipped with external capacitor banks units with the possible capacitances up to:

  • 28,000 µF/900 V
  • 80,000 µF/700 V
  • 112,000 µF/450 V

On request the next options are available:

  • High Power/Current/Voltage IGBT with extended parameters;
  • Digital RS-232/RS-485 interface;
  • Different Cables;
  • Different simmering and/or triggering parameters.

How to Order

Since FLD-4U is a very flexible configured product, a typical procedure of ordering is described below:

  1. Download and read the user manual;
  2. Let us know all the essential parameters of the flashlamp and flashlamp driver, namely:
    – Flashlamp type, datasheet or drawing, filling, arc length, bore, Ko (cold impedance);
    – Working regime/regimes – pulse voltage, pulse width, pulse repetition rate;
    – Other requirements – bank capacitance, acceptable voltage droop during the pulse, interfaces, synchronizations and so on;
  3. Get our Quote and place your order.
FLD-4U-TYPE 1 2 output channels, maximal output voltage 450 V, maximal output power 3.5 kW (2 pcs PCP-17-450V-PD), embedded capacitor bank 28,000 µF, 7” display/touch panel user interface
FLD-4U-TYPE 2 2 output channels, maximal output voltage 700 V, maximal output power 3.5 kW (2 pcs PCP-17-700V-PD), embedded capacitor bank 10,000 µF, 7” display/touch panel user interface
FLD-4U-TYPE 3 2 output channels, maximal output voltage 900 V, maximal output power 3.5 kW (2 pcs PCP-17-900V-PD), embedded capacitor bank 7,000 µF, 7” display/touch panel user interface

Downloads

fld-4u-manual-en
fld-4u-manual-en.pdf (478 KB)