Laser Diode Products for the OEM - Power Technology, Inc.

LDCU Features
k Power on/off key
switch
kEmission indicator
k 5-second activation
delay
k Beam blocker
k Remote interlock &
connector
k Manual reset button
for class 4 systems
k 120 or 220VAC input
k 3.3, 5, or 12VDC
output
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Accessories
Accessories—
Class 4 LDCU
Now compliant!
Laser Diode Control Unit:
The Laser Diode Control Unit (LDCU) is a turnkey power source that contains U. S. government mandated
safety features. The LDCU enables us to offer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) laser products
as complete laser systems.
An OEM product is one that is sold for integration into another product. OEM products do not incorporate
CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) mandated safety features. Original equipment
manufacturers may purchase these products from us without any accompanying safety features or power
supplies and are responsible for integrating their own safety features.
End users, on the other hand, must purchase an LDCU to meet the U. S. government requirements for
laser systems. A complete laser system is exactly what its name implies: a system complete with laser, power
source, and government required safety features. End users are defined as those not directly integrating a
laser into another product. This description includes universities, research settings, and those using lasers
on optical benches.
The LDCU incorporates the following safety features to comply with government regulations for class
3B (or below) laser systems: a power on/off key switch, emission indicator, 5-second activation delay, beam
blocker, and remote interlock and connector. In addition, class 4 LDCU systems include a manual reset button
on the front panel.
We offer several versions of the LDCU, each designed to accommodate laser modules with one of the
following output voltages: 3.3, 5, 8 and 12VDC. Input voltages of 120 and 220VAC are available. A DB-9
(9-pin) connector is located on the rear panel of the LDCU. A bare wire adapter is available should your laser
module not incorporate a DB-9 connector.
We have integrated all required safety features into the LDCU. Operating a laser head without an LDCU is
contrary to government regulations. See page 62 for additional information regarding CDRH requirements.
SPECIFICATIONS LDCU 3 LDCU 5 LDCU 8 LDCU 12 LDCU 3 • CLASS 4 LDCU 5 • CLASS 4 LDCU 12 • CLASS 4
Output Voltage (VDC) 3.3 5 8 12 3.3 5 12
Max. Operating Current (A) TBD TBD 2 3 5 5 5
Input Voltage (VAC) 120/220 120/220 120 120/220 120/220 120/220 120/220
Dimensions, W x L x H, in. [mm] 5.00 x 4.30 x 2.25 [127.00 x 109.22 x 57.15]
Used With LCM-T
PM and
IQ Series
Lasers at 375nm,
405nm, 445nm,
473nm
APM/PPM Lasers above 500mW Lasers above 500mW HAM/HSM/HPM
PH 501.407.0712 / FAX 501.407.0036 / sAles@PowertecHnology.com / www.PowertecHnology.com