SuperK EVO and EVO HP Product Guide - 20220404 R1.3

SuperK EVO series
White Light Laser
PRODUCT GUIDE
Item: 800-612-01
Customer Revision: 1.3
NKTP Revision: 3-0
Release Date: 04-2022
PRODUCT GUIDE
This guide includes the following NKT Photonics Lasers:
SuperK EVO Passively Cooled

Supercontinuum White Light Laser in a Compact Form Factor
SuperK EVO HP Air Cooled

Supercontinuum White Light Laser with Regulated Cooling Fans
SuperK EVO HP Water Cooled

Supercontinuum White Light Laser with a Water Cooled Base
W-10456
GUIDE OVERVIEW
This product guide is intended to provide functional, operational and installation

information for all SuperK EVO laser system models. The guide is divided into
three sections:
• SuperK EVO Description – introduces the laser’s theory and functionality, its
interfaces, and chassis variants.
• Installing the Laser – includes the details on how to install the laser chassis
variants and connect it to the management platform and your application
systems.
• Operating the Laser – provides information and procedures on how to

configure communications with the laser and manage its operation.
Safety
Warning: Do not operate the laser before first reading and understanding all
warnings, cautions and handling information stated within the documents:
SuperK EVO Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information
Note: The paper copy of this document is included with your laser; however, it can
also be downloaded from:
https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/product-manuals/
Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Target Audience This guide is for technical personnel involved in the selection, planning and
deployment of lasers in laboratory and industrial settings. The guide assumes a
reasonable knowledge level of lasers, photonic principles and electrical interface
connectivity.
Chapters Inside This guide includes the following chapters:
• Chapter I “Laser Description” — Describes the SuperK EVO laser series

including its general operational principles, management and interfaces.
• Chapter 2 “Chassis Types” — Describes the laser chassis models available

within the SuperK EVO series.
• Chapter 3 “Mechanical Installation” — Includes information and procedures

on how to correctly install the laser chassis. Procedures within this chapter
focus on providing adequate temperature regulation.
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• Chapter 4 “Connecting the Laser” — This chapter provides the information on
how to physically connect the safety interlock, power, the optical collimator,
and the optional interfaces.
• Chapter 5 “Communicating with the Laser” — Includes procedures on

preparing a PC with the laser’s management software and connecting it to
the laser.
• Chapter 6 “Turning on the Laser” — Contains procedures on how to safely

turn the laser emission on and off using the management software.
• Chapter 7 “CONTROL Interface” — Includes descriptions and procedures of

CONTROL software menus and panels.
• Chapter 8 “Configuring External Control” — This chapter provides details on

implementing a feedback circuit to modulate the laser’s output power.
• Appendices — The guide includes multiple appendices including laser

specifications, support contact details, accessory descriptions and
miscellaneous procedures supporting the laser operation and installation.
Added information Lasers are highly dangerous devices that can cause serious injury and property
and Safety Notices damage. This guide use the following symbols to either highlight important safety
information or provide further information in relation to a specific topic.
Note: Highlights additional information related to the associated topic and/or pro-
vides links or the name of the NKT guides describing the additional information.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage
the system or equipment.
Warning: The laser safety warning alerts you to potential serious injury that may
be caused when using the laser.
Revision The table below records the document revision details.
Date Revision Comments
October 2019 1.01 1st release
October 2019 1.02 Numerous technical corrections
November 2019 1.03 CONTROL interface updates and technical corrections
April 2020 1.04 Updated table 20
January 2021 1.10 Release 1.0 includes the following changes:

• Updated support contact details in appendix B.
• Appendix D - Reordered accessories and
removed discontinued product Extend-UV.
March 2021 1.00 Revision rolled back to 1.0 due to internal system
requirements.
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Date Revision Comments
October 2019 1.01 1st release
October 2019 1.02 Numerous technical corrections
November 2019 1.03 CONTROL interface updates and technical corrections

November 2021 1.10 Minor errors corrected; updated language and figures
throughout.
Water cooled SuperK EVO – Hose and fitting

connections are updated - see “Installing the water
cooled chassis” on page 36.
March 2022 1.2 Updated the following:

• Added section .“Termination necessary” on
page 46
April 2022 1.3 Updated the following:
• Updated the front cover to indicate all EVO series
lasers are included.
• Updated the front cover inside page to list lasers
included as EVO and EVO HP laser forms.
• Updated text and figures in section “Connecting
the Safety Interlock” on page 39 and its
subsections.
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CONTENTS
Guide Overview .............................................................................................. 3
Safety ................................................................................................... 3
Target Audience ................................................................................... 3
Chapters Inside .................................................................................... 3
Added information and Safety Notices ................................................. 4
Revision ............................................................................................... 4
TABLES ............................................................................................11
FIGURES ..........................................................................................13
PROCEDURES .................................................................................15
Section 1 LASER DESCRIPTION 17

1 Laser Description .......................................................................................... 19
Terminology ....................................................................................... 19
Accessories ........................................................................................ 19
CONTROL ......................................................................................... 19
Temperature regulation ...................................................................... 19
Front panel interfaces............................................................................. 20
External bus ....................................................................................... 20
Mounting clamp slot ........................................................................... 20
RS-232 Serial port ............................................................................. 20
Key switch .......................................................................................... 20
Status LEDs ....................................................................................... 21
Pulse Output ...................................................................................... 21
DC power input .................................................................................. 21
External control input ......................................................................... 21
Optical output fiber ............................................................................. 21
Interlock ............................................................................................. 21
Ethernet ............................................................................................. 21
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Optical output ......................................................................................... 21
Collimator ........................................................................................... 21
Configuration and operation overview .................................................... 22
CONTROL application ....................................................................... 22
Custom laser control .......................................................................... 23
Laser emission stabilization using feedback ...................................... 23
External laser emission control .......................................................... 23
Key switch and interlock safety .......................................................... 23
Synchronizing external equipment ..................................................... 24
Laser accessory management ........................................................... 24
Status LEDs............................................................................................ 26
Chassis labels ........................................................................................ 27
2 Chassis Types .............................................................................................. 29
Passively cooled SuperK EVO ............................................................... 29
Air cooled SuperK EVO .......................................................................... 29
Water cooled SuperK EVO ..................................................................... 30
Section 2 INSTALLING THE LASER 31

3 Mechanical Installation ................................................................................. 33
General installation requirements ...................................................... 33
Installing the passively cooled chassis ................................................... 33
Mounting considerations .................................................................... 34
Installing the air cooled chassis .............................................................. 35
Air cooled SuperK EVO ..................................................................... 35
Air flow considerations ....................................................................... 36
Installing the water cooled chassis ......................................................... 36
Water cooled SuperK EVO ................................................................ 36
Cooling water flow specifications ....................................................... 37
4 Connecting the Laser ................................................................................... 39
Connecting the Safety Interlock .............................................................. 39
Simplified Interlock Operation ............................................................ 39
Connecting Power .................................................................................. 41
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Connecting the optical output (collimator installation) ............................ 42
Back reflection ................................................................................... 42
Installing the collimator ...................................................................... 42
Connecting the External Bus and pulse interfaces ................................. 44
External Bus ...................................................................................... 44
Connecting the External Bus ............................................................. 44
Pulsed Output .................................................................................... 45
Section 3 OPERATING THE LASER 49

5 Communicating with the Laser ..................................................................... 51
CONTROL software ............................................................................... 51
Installing the software ........................................................................ 51
Connecting the Laser to CONTROL ....................................................... 51
USB connection ................................................................................. 51
Ethernet connection ........................................................................... 52
Grouping connections ........................................................................ 54
6 Turning on the Laser .................................................................................... 57
Safety ..................................................................................................... 57
Preparation ............................................................................................. 57
Controlling the laser emissions............................................................... 58
Turning on the laser ........................................................................... 58
Error ................................................................................................... 58
Turning off the laser ........................................................................... 59
7 CONTROL Interface ..................................................................................... 61
CONTROL overview ............................................................................... 61
Relocating panels .............................................................................. 62
Toggling the panels visible ................................................................ 63
Connecting to the laser ...................................................................... 63
Status panel............................................................................................ 64
Status Indicators ................................................................................ 64
Interlock Reset (button) ..................................................................... 65
System Info ........................................................................................ 65
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Measurements ................................................................................... 65
Emission button ................................................................................. 65
CONTROL Settings ................................................................................ 66
Ethernet ............................................................................................. 66
Watchdog ........................................................................................... 67
Clock .................................................................................................. 68
View ................................................................................................... 68
CONTROL Menu .................................................................................... 69
Key Updater tool ................................................................................ 69
Log Downloader ................................................................................. 70
Extensions Overview ......................................................................... 72
Control Panel – Operating Mode ............................................................ 73
Operating modes ............................................................................... 73
Application Log panel ............................................................................. 74
Device Monitor........................................................................................ 75
8 Configuring External Control ........................................................................ 77
Power stabilization using external feedback ........................................... 77
Configuring external feedback ........................................................... 78
External enable ....................................................................................... 78
Configuring External enable ............................................................... 79
Appendices
A Specifications ............................................................................................... 83
B Service and Support Information .................................................................. 85
Servicing the laser .................................................................................. 85
Opening the laser chassis .................................................................. 85
WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED label ............................................. 85
Support contact details ........................................................................... 85
Support website ................................................................................. 85
Shipping address ............................................................................... 85
C Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 87
Upgrading the firmware .......................................................................... 87
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D Accessories .................................................................................................. 89
SuperK VARIA........................................................................................ 90
SuperK SELECT..................................................................................... 91
SuperK LLTF .......................................................................................... 93
SuperK SPLIT......................................................................................... 94
SuperK CONNECT................................................................................. 95
E CONTROL Software ..................................................................................... 97
Installing CONTROL ............................................................................... 97
F Troubleshooting and Errors ........................................................................ 103
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 103
Error codes and recovery ..................................................................... 104
F Unpacking and Packing the Laser .............................................................. 105
Unpacking the laser .............................................................................. 105
Accessory kit .................................................................................... 105
Prepare and pack the laser for shipping ............................................... 106
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TABLES
Table 1: Status LEDs........................................................................................ 26
Table 2: Chassis labels .................................................................................... 27
Table 3: Passively cooled SuperK EVO installation specifications................... 33
Table 4: Air flow considerations........................................................................ 36
Table 5: Chiller and hose/fittings recommendations......................................... 37
Table 6: Connecting the External Bus .............................................................. 44
Table 7: Pulsed Output connection – NIM output pulse ................................... 46
Table 8: Operating modes ................................................................................ 74
Table 9: Device monitor parameters ................................................................ 75
Table 10: External control input parameters..................................................... 77
Table 11: Optical ............................................................................................. 83
Table 12: Interfaces ......................................................................................... 83
Table 13: Mechanical dimensions ................................................................... 84
Table 14: Electrical ........................................................................................... 84
Table 15: Compliances..................................................................................... 84
Table 16: SuperK EVO accessories ................................................................ 89
Table 17: VARIA specifications ........................................................................ 90
Table 18: SELECT AOTF types ....................................................................... 92
Table 19: LLTF Contrast model specifications ................................................. 93
Table 20: SPLIT wavelength ranges ................................................................ 94
Table 21: Fiber delivery specifications ............................................................. 95
Table 22: Laser troubleshooting .................................................................... 103
Table 23: Errors codes and recovery action .................................................. 104
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FIGURES
Figure 1: SuperK EVO (passive) – general view ............................................. 19
Figure 2: SuperK EVO front panel ................................................................... 20
Figure 3: SuperK collimator ............................................................................. 22
Figure 4: Pulse Output port signal as measured by an oscilloscope ............... 24
Figure 5: SuperK EVO status LEDs ................................................................ 26
Figure 6: SuperK EVO chassis panels ............................................................ 28
Figure 7: Passively cooled SuperK EVO - heat conductive plate .................... 29
Figure 8: Air Cooled SuperK EVO - air flow .................................................... 30
Figure 9: Water cooled SuperK EVO - water flow ........................................... 30
Figure 10: Installing the passively cooled SuperK EVO ................................. 34
Figure 11: Bottom aluminum plate and screw hole locations .......................... 35
Figure 12: Air cooled SuperK EVO – airflow clearance ................................... 36
Figure 13: Water cooled SuperK EVO with chiller ........................................... 37
Figure 14: Interlock connected to a door switch - laser ON ............................. 40
Figure 15: Interlock connected to a door switch - laser SHUTDOWN ............. 40
Figure 16: Inserting a collimator into a holder ................................................. 43
Figure 17: Collimator installed into a SuperK accessory receptacle ............... 44
Figure 18: External Bus Circuit - with no accessories used ............................ 45
Figure 19: External Bus circuit - two or more accessories in a daisy chain ..... 45
Figure 20: Pulse synchronization .................................................................... 46
Figure 21: Pulse (NIM) trigger delay control .................................................... 47
Figure 22: CONTROL panel navigation ........................................................... 61
Figure 23: Relocating panels within CONTROL .............................................. 62
Figure 24: Dragging panels outside the main window ..................................... 62
Figure 25: Toggling panel visibility .................................................................. 63
Figure 26: Quick Connect ................................................................................ 63
Figure 27: Status panel ................................................................................... 64
Figure 28: CONTROL settings ........................................................................ 66
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Figure 29: Ethernet setting .............................................................................. 66
Figure 30: Watchdog ....................................................................................... 67
Figure 31: Clock settings ................................................................................. 68
Figure 32: View ............................................................................................... 68
Figure 33: Menu items ..................................................................................... 69
Figure 34: Extensions Overview ...................................................................... 72
Figure 35: Operating mode ............................................................................. 73
Figure 36: Application Log window .................................................................. 74
Figure 37: Setting External feedback mode .................................................... 78
Figure 38: External Enable Trigger vs optical output rise ................................ 79
Figure 39: Setting External enable mode ........................................................ 79
Figure 40: Warranty void label ......................................................................... 85
Figure 41: VARIA connected to a SuperK EVO Laser .................................... 90
Figure 42: SELECT connected to a SuperK EVO ........................................... 91
Figure 43: SELECT AOTF example output - 640nm central wavelength ........ 92
Figure 44: SuperK LLTF Contrast connected to a SuperK EVO ..................... 93
Figure 45: SuperK SPLIT connected to a SuperK EVO .................................. 94
Figure 46: SuperK CONNECT ......................................................................... 95
Figure 47: Accessory kit components ............................................................ 105
Figure 48: SuperK EVO packaging ............................................................... 106
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PROCEDURES
Procedure 1 Connecting the door interlock circuit........................................... 41
Procedure 2 Connecting power ....................................................................... 41
Procedure 3 Installing the collimator ............................................................... 42
Procedure 4 Connecting over USB ................................................................. 52
Procedure 5 Connecting a PC to the laser using Ethernet.............................. 53
Procedure 6 Grouping connections in a collection .......................................... 55
Procedure 7 Turning on the Laser................................................................... 58
Procedure 8 Turning off the Laser................................................................... 59
Procedure 9 Relocating panels ....................................................................... 62
Procedure 10 Using the Key Updater tool ....................................................... 69
Procedure 11 Using the Log Downloader........................................................ 71
Procedure 12 Upgrading the firmware.............................................................. 87
Procedure 13 Installing CONTROL .................................................................. 97
Procedure 14 Unpacking the laser ................................................................. 105
Procedure 15 Packing the laser ..................................................................... 107
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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
This section provides a description of the laser and its chassis types.
• “Laser Description” on page 19
• “Chassis Types” on page 29
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1 Laser Description
SuperK EVO lasers are a series of compact white light lasers (WLL) with passive,
water, or air cooled variants. The lasers are Class 4 laser sources that generate a
pulsed supercontinuum beam. The emitted beam is spatially coherent and
composed of light frequencies from 400 to 2400 nm with a pulse rate that is
customizable. To synchronize external equipment, the lasers include a BNC port
that outputs a NIM logic output signal at the laser pulse repetition rate.
Figure 1 SuperK EVO (passive) – general view
Terminology The SuperK EVO series includes the model variants as listed on page 3. This
guide uses the term, “laser” to refer to all model variants. When information
related to a specific variant is noted, the model name is specified. The guide may
also refer to NKT Photonics as simply NKTP.
Accessories A series of accessories are available for use with the laser to modify the output
beam. Accessories can be used for beam delivery and filtering to obtain a
desired narrow band, wide band, or extended spectrum. An overview of the
accessories is described in Appendix D.
CONTROL For general use, the laser and its accessories are controlled and configured
using the NKTP CONTROL application on a PC. A CONTROL PC connects to the
laser through either an RS232, serial USB, or Ethernet link. To control
accessories from the same CONTROL PC, the laser is equipped with an external
bus interface which can connect up to eight accessories in a daisy chain
configuration. Connecting and controlling the laser with CONTROL is described
in “Communicating with the Laser” on page 51.
Temperature The laser series includes three chassis variants characterized by their
regulation temperature regulation system. The laser’s chassis is either passively cooled,
forced-air cooled, or water cooled. Installation requirements differ due to the
heat dissipation method employed and this is described in “Mechanical
Installation” on page 33.
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Front panel interfaces
Front panel interfaces

The front panel houses all of the laser interfaces as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 SuperK EVO front panel

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10
3 11
4 12
1 External bus - 15 pin D-sub female 7 Pulse output – 50 ohm BNC

2 Mounting clamp slot (passive variant only) 8 DC power input
3 RS-232 serial port – 9 pin D-sub female 9 External Control Input
4 Type B USB serial port 10 Optical output fiber (not shown)
5 Key switch 11 Interlock - 2 pin Lemo connector
6 Status LEDs 12 Ethernet - RJ-45
External bus This port connects optional optical accessories to the laser. The port supports
communications, power and the interlock signal. See also “Laser accessory
management” on page 24.
Mounting clamp slot Passively cooled variants can be firmly mounted and held against a heat sink
with clamps holding the laser in these slots. For all variant mounting information
refer to “Mechanical Installation” on page 33.
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RS-232 Serial port As an option, you can use a standard serial cable to connect this port to a
CONTROL PC equipped with a 9 pin serial port.
Key switch The key switch provides keyed ON/OFF authorization of laser emission as
follows:
• In the ON position, laser emission can be enabled1
• In the OFF position, laser emission cannot be enabled.

1. Interlock circuit must be closed
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Optical output
• Removing the key and storing it securely prevents unauthorized emission.
The switch also resets any interlock breaks once the interlock circuit has been
restored. Also see – “Key switch and interlock safety” on page 23.
Status LEDs See “Status LEDs” on page 26.
Pulse Output Connect external equipment to the port to synchronize it with the laser pulse.
See “Synchronizing external equipment” on page 24
DC power input An AC mains power adapter is included with the laser. Connect it to this port –
see “Connecting Power” on page 41.
External control Connect an external feedback signal to this port to stabilized the laser’s emission
input power level. See “Laser emission stabilization using feedback” on page 23
Optical output fiber See “Optical output” on page 21.
Interlock Connect the laser enclosure door switch to this 2 pin LEMO connector. When the
circuit is open, laser emission is disabled. For more information see “Connecting
the Safety Interlock” on page 39.
Ethernet 100 M RJ-45 Ethernet port – see “Remote operation” on page 22.
Optical output
The optical output of the lasers is a 1.5 meter armored fiber connected to an
output collimator.
Collimator The optical output of the laser is a collimator at the end of an armored fiber cable
as shown in Figure 3. A collimated beam exits the collimator from a steel sleeve
connector designed for insertion into a receptacle of a target optical device such
as for example, a SuperK accessory, holder, or an optical power meter. Once
inserted, the substantial construction of the collimator maintains the output beam
alignment.
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Configuration and operation overview
Figure 3 SuperK collimator
mm
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Polarization spacer
12 mm
Polarization alignment key
3.5 mm

You can operate the laser using either NKTP’s CONTROL application from a
connected PC or with your own custom application using NKTP’s Software
Development Kit (SDK). The CONTROL application is connected to the laser
using one of the laser’s front panel Ethernet or serial interfaces shown in
Figure 2. To ensure safety, a key switch and door interlock circuit help to prevent
accidental exposure to emission.
Note: The laser output is rated as Class 4, to enable emission, the laser requires
the key switch in the ON position and (door switch) interlock circuit closed.
CONTROL Connect a PC with the CONTROL application to the laser’s USB2 Type B serial
application port. However, by using a standard RS-232 serial cable you can also connect the
serial port of a CONTROL PC to the laser’s standard DB-9 RS232 port. Either
way, once connected, use CONTROL to operate and monitor the laser and
configure its power settings. Other parameters such as line settings and
bandwidths of various attached accessories are also configurable with the
application.
Note: If both serial ports are connected, the USB2 port has priority.
Remote operation
When operating a CONTROL PC from a remote location or for multiple laser
management, connect to the standard 100M RJ-45 Ethernet port on the front
panel. The laser supports IPv4 networking and the port must be connected to a
local subnetwork that is accessible to the CONTROL PC’s network connection.
The laser’s Ethernet port is first assigned an IP address using CONTROL on a PC
connected through a serial interface connection. Once the laser IP address is
assigned, the address is added to a list of connections in the CONTROL
application itself.
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Multiple lasers
Multiple devices can be managed from the same PC with CONTROL. The
application detects connected NKTP lasers and their accessories.
Note: The Chapter “Communicating with the Laser” on page 51 provides the
details and procedures on how to connect CONTROL to the laser.
Custom laser If required, you can control the laser from a custom platform connected to either
control the USB, serial, or Ethernet port. To build your own custom control application,
NKTP provides a software development kit (SDK) which can be downloaded
from:
https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/software-drivers/
Laser emission You can control the output power of the emission using external feedback
stabilization using connected to the External Control Input BNC connector. The connector accepts
feedback an input voltage ranging from 0 to 4.1 volts. Using an external detector
monitoring emission power, a circuit can provide a feedback voltage level. The
laser monitors the level at its External Control Input port and adjusts the output
power accordingly to maintain and stabilize emission at the setpoint power level.
(Also known as power lock.)
Note: Feedback voltage variations above 100 Hz cannot be accurately detected

by the sampling circuit. Refer to “Power stabilization using external feedback” on
page 77 for further information on how to employ a feedback circuit.
External laser You can also use the External Control Input port for external ON/OFF emission
emission control control. A TTL or CMOS logic level applied at the port, turns the laser’s booster
ON when the signal is high and OFF when the signal is low. See feature “External
enable” on page 78.
Maximizing the laser lifetime

The laser’s lifetime is influenced by usage of the main amplifier. When an
application does not require that the laser is ON continuously, you can optimize
the laser’s lifetime by minimizing the laser ON time.
Warning: When this feature turns OFF the laser booster, the laser seed is still ON
and residual Class 4 emission is still present at the laser aperture.
Warning: Do not use the Output Control feature as a safety interlock.
Note: The feature is by request only, contact NKT Photonics.
Key switch and To enhance safety, the laser is equipped with an interlock interface and a keyed
interlock safety switch. The two components work together to safely control laser emission. To
permit laser emission, the interlock circuit must be closed (door closed position)
and the laser key switch must be in the ON position.
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Connect the interlock LEMO pins to a switch which is activated by an access

door to the laser operating enclosure. If the door unexpectedly opens, the switch
opens and laser emission is immediately shut down. “Connecting the Safety
Interlock” on page 39 describes the details on how to connect the interlock.
Interlock Safety Reset

If the enclosure door opens and closes, the laser is shut down by the interlock.
Despite the door being closed again, you cannot enable the laser again until the
key lock is first cycled to OFF and back to ON. This resets the interlock and you
can enable emission.
Synchronizing The signal from the Pulse Output BNC port can synchronize external devices to
external equipment the output pulse train of the laser. The port outputs a signal that is synchronized
to the pulsed oscillator inside the SuperK EVO. The signal is NIM compliant (see
standard DOE/ER-0457) and ranges from 0 to approximately -1 V.
An example of the pulse output pattern is shown in Figure 4. Data is sampled

using an oscilloscope with a 500 MHz bandwidth. (Use a 100 MHz bandwidth
oscilloscope as a minimum to view the pulse.)
Refer to “Connecting the External Bus and pulse interfaces” on page 44 for more
information regarding the Pulse Output port.
Figure 4 Pulse Output port signal as measured by an oscilloscope
Note: The actual output voltages from the Pulsed Output port are negative.
Laser accessory The External Bus port connects optional SuperK EVO accessories. The port
management provides a bus control interface and 12V DC power to optional smart accessories.
When multiple smart accessories are utilized with the laser, the bus supports
daisy chain connectivity. Smart accessories connected to the External Bus are
recognized and managed by the CONTROL PC connected to the laser. For
safety, the bus also extends the interlock safety circuit through each connected
accessory. Always place the included bus defeater on the External Bus output of
the last device in the chain to close the interlock loop circuit. Emission cannot be
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enabled unless the interlock circuit is in the closed state. See also “Connecting
the External Bus” on page 44.
Note: The External Bus will only prevent the laser from operating when the Inter-
lock circuit is connected as required by safety regulations either local or mandat-
ed.
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Status LEDs
Status LEDs
The front panel houses three status LEDs shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 SuperK EVO status LEDs
Emission
Status
Power
Table 1 Status LEDs

LED Condition Description
Emission ON White The laser is ON and emitting Class 4 laser emisison from
the collimator.
OFF The laser is OFF.
Status ON Red The laser shutdown due to an error. An error code will be
displayed in the status panel of CONTROL – see
Troubleshooting and Errors page 103.
OFF No errors are detected.
Power ON Green 24 VDC is supplied.
OFF No power is connected.
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Chassis labels
Chassis labels
The SuperK EVO chassis includes multiple labels that indicate hazards,
regulatory and manufacturing information. The labels are located on the panels,
and collimator described in Table 2 with the panel locations shown in Figure 6.
Table 2 Chassis labels

Label Panel Description
Classification Top Safety information stating the laser

emission hazards and the laser’s class
rating.
Manufacturing Left Manufacturing information including

address, part and serial number, date
manufactured and regulatory
compliance.
Laser Front Safety information alert indicating this

Radiation area of the laser is near a source of
Warning dangerous laser emission.
Laser Aperture Collimator Safety information alert indicating the

location of the aperture where laser
radiation is emitted from the laser.
Certification Top Regulatory label indicating the

regulatory items the laser is compliant
with.
Production Top Safety label showing the emission

Information specifications the laser is capable of.
DC Input Front Safety label stating the DC voltage and

current ratings of the laser.
WEEE Rear Environmental label Indicating the

Compliance laser can be disposed of following
European Community Directive 2012/
19/EU regulations.
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Chassis labels
Figure 6 SuperK EVO chassis panels

Top
Rear
Left
Front
Collimator
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2 Chassis Types
The SuperK EVO Laser series consists of three separate chassis variants, defined
by their cooling method. This chapter describes the characteristics of the cooling
method of each variant.
Passively cooled SuperK EVO

The passively cooled SuperK EVO includes a bottom mounting plate machined
from an aluminum block. The plate acts as a passive heat sink to conduct
excessive heat away from the laser. By using a passive thermal conduction
design, the laser’s dimensions can be minimized into a compact form factor as
shown in Figure 7. The plate includes four slots machined from its front and rear
sides; use these slots with clamps to mount the laser firmly onto a heat
conductive surface. Alternatively, there are four M6 threaded holes machined in
the bottom of the plate to fasten the laser to a mounting surface.
Figure 7 Passively cooled SuperK EVO - heat conductive plate
Heat conductive
bottom plate
4 x L-clamps and bolts
Air cooled SuperK EVO

The air cooled chassis of the SuperK EVO laser uses a fan plenum shelf with dual
fans to thermally regulate the laser operation. Cool air drawn from the front panel
grill is forced across the laser components regulating the system temperature.
Hot air is then blown out through the exhaust grill at the rear of the laser. Fan
speed is adjusted automatically to maintain an optimum operating temperature.
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Water cooled SuperK EVO
Figure 8 Air Cooled SuperK EVO - air flow
30 cm clearance 30 cm clearance
Air flow considerations

To avoid obstruction of the airflow, place the air-cooled SuperK EVO laser with at
least 30 cm clearance at the front and rear panel vents.
Water cooled SuperK EVO

The water cooled variant is equipped with two 1/8 inch hose fittings connected to
internal channels where chilled coolant flows to regulate the temperature of the
laser. Coolant is chilled and pumped through the laser in any direction using a
suitable external chiller equipped with both flow and temperature setpoint
control. To prevent scaling and corrosion issues, coolant consisting of water
mixed with ethylene glycol and algaecide is recommended for use with the
system. Tap water and deionized water should be avoided.
Figure 9 Water cooled SuperK EVO - water flow
Coolant hose ﬁttings

ler
r
ille
hil
Note that there is no preferred

c
ch
ﬂow direction.
To
m
Fro
Caution: Use coolant with anti-corrosive properties suitable for use with
aluminum tubing only.
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SECTION 2
INSTALLING THE LASER
This section describes how to install the laser and includes the chapters:
• “Mechanical Installation” on page 33
• “Connecting the Laser” on page 39
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3 Mechanical Installation
SuperK EVO lasers generate a substantial amount of heat, therefore

consideration of heat dissipation is essential when installing the laser. To
dissipate the heat, SuperK EVOs are available in three different chassis variants
characterized by their temperature regulation system. This chapter provides
information on how to mechanically install the three versions of the laser with
focus on ensuring optimal regulation of the laser’s temperature.
Caution: For reliable operation, do not expose the laser to corrosive agents, ex-
cessive moisture, heat or dust.
General installation Ensure to install SuperK EVO lasers on a level surface that is free from vibrations.
requirements The ambient temperature surrounding the laser should be stable and free from
anything that could cause temperature fluctuations. Temperature changes and
vibrations may affect the laser’s operation and result in abnormal operation.
When connecting the optical output, any bends in the armored fiber cable must
exceed or equal the minimum bend radius of 15 cm.
Installing the passively cooled chassis

The passive cooling chassis is equipped with a thick aluminum bottom plate. The
plate acts as a heat sink, cooling and conducting heat away from the laser. To
effectively conduct the heat away from the laser, mount the laser on a flat and
thermally conductive surface such as an aluminum table. Ensure the laser’s plate
lies flat against the table surface without any gaps.
Table 3 lists the specifications for a passively cooled installation.
Table 3 Passively cooled SuperK EVO installation specifications

Item Characteristic
Mounting 200 mm x 300 mm minimum for maximum contact with the laser’s bottom
surface Size plate.
Mounting Aluminum - or any material with thermal conductivity that is equal to or better
surface than aluminum.
material
Clamps Example: Thorlabs CL5 L-shape clamp with 1/4-20 or M6 bolts (or similar)
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Installing the passively cooled chassis
Figure 10 Installing the passively cooled SuperK EVO
Heat conductive
bottom plate
4 x L-clamps and bolts
Mounting Mounting surface

considerations When mounting a passively cooled SuperK EVO, place the laser with its bottom
plate secured to a flat metallic surface. Ensure that the mounting surface makes
contact with the entire bottom plate of the laser.
Ambient conditions
Check that the ambient conditions meet the specifications listed in Appendix A.
Further, ensure there are no devices or other heat sources nearby that could
cause temperature fluctuations in the laser.
Mounting slots
Using L-clamps and mounting bolts, firmly clamp the laser to an optical table or
other suitable surface. Fit the L-clamps as shown in Figure 10 with the slots in the
front and back sides of the laser’s bottom plate.
Mounting screw holes

As an option, fasten the laser to a surface using the four M6 mounting screw
holes in the bottom plate. The precise screw hole locations are shown in
Figure 11.
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Installing the air cooled chassis
Figure 11 Bottom aluminum plate and screw hole locations

20 mm 196 mm
20 mm
4 x M6
285 mm
Installing the air cooled chassis
Air cooled SuperK The air cooled variant uses forced air flow to regulate the laser temperature. The
EVO air is drawn in through the inlet vents on the front panel and blown out through
the exhaust vents on the rear panel. The system features two electrically
controlled fans that adjust air flow based on the laser operating temperature.
When installing the air cooled variant, ensure there is adequate clearance from
any air flow obstructions.
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Installing the water cooled chassis
Figure 12 Air cooled SuperK EVO – airflow clearance
30 cm CLEARANCE 30 cm CLEARANCE
Air flow The air cooled chassis must have sufficient clearance at the front and back
considerations panels for unobstructed air flow. The clearance and ambient operation
temperature required is listed in Table 4.
Table 4 Air flow considerations

Specification
Front Panel Gap A minimum of 30 cm must be clear of obstructions
Rear Panel Gap A minimum of 30 cm must be clear of obstructions
Ambient Operating 15°C to 35°C (32° F to 95° F)

Temperature
Water cooled Using integrated water cooling with quick coupling hose connectors ensures
SuperK EVO efficient thermal management and a long maintenance-free lifetime of thousands
of hours. The water cooled chassis allows the parameters of the laser to operate
at extreme levels. Using a chiller as shown in Figure 13, ensure that the there is
chilled water entering the inlet hose connection between 18 °C and 30°C and that
there is always an adequate flow to maintain the requirements listed in Table 5.
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Figure 13 Water cooled SuperK EVO with chiller
LQ2 hose
couplers*
Chiller
Flexible 1/8
inch hose
* Laser male hose couplers are LQ2D4702BLU 1/8 inch

valved liquid cooling coupling inserts
Cooling water flow The water cooled SuperK EVO requires an industrial water chiller connected with
specifications hoses and fittings as recommended in Table 5. Always use an anti-corrosive
coolant mixture and avoid tap water. The coolant can flow in either direction
through the laser, meaning the supply and return from the chiller can be
connected to either of the laser’s hose couplers.
Table 5 Chiller and hose/fittings recommendations

Parameter Value
Coolant 18 to 30°C
temperature
Hose and Use 1/8 inch silicone hose or similar.

fittings
The laser is fitted with two male LQ2 1/8 inch valved liquid cooling coupling
inserts – LQ2D4702BLU.
For suitable hose fittings, see the examples in the link below:
https://www.cpcworldwide.com/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Everis-LQ2
Coolant flow Typically ~0.5 Liters per second but it is dependent on the laser’s
rate operational parameters and the thermal efficiency of the chiller.
To protect the aluminum cooling channels, always use a coolant containing an

anti-corrosive additive.
Required water (coolant) flow rate and temperature may vary and is dependent
on the actual optical system parameters.
Caution: Only use anti-corrosive coolant suitable for use with copper tubing,
some coolants may damage the laser. If in doubt, contact NKT Photonics - see
“Support contact details” on page 85.
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4 Connecting the Laser
Before operating the laser, follow the procedures in this chapter to ensure
correct and safe operation.
For information on how to connect:
• the Safety Interlock – see “Connecting the Safety Interlock” on page 39
• Power – see “Connecting Power” on page 41
• The Optical Output – see “Connecting the optical output (collimator

installation)” on page 42
• Optional Interfaces – see “Connecting the External Bus and pulse interfaces”
on page 44
Connecting the Safety Interlock
Automatic shutdown from a door switch

To comply with safety regulations and help ensure a safe operating environment,
connect the safety interlock of the laser to a switch activated by the access door
to the laser’s operating enclosure. When emission is on and the door opens
inadvertently, the door switch also opens, breaking the interlock circuit continuity
and immediately shutting off emission.
Key reset confirmation

When the door closes again, emission remains disabled. Before proceeding,
confirm the area is safe for emission by cycling the key switch (to OFF then ON)
to re-engage the safety interlock. This resets the interlock relay to permit
emission using CONTROL or SDK software control.
Simplified Interlock Note: this section describes the functional operation of the interlock; to connect
Operation a door switch to the interlock, follow the steps in Procedure 1.
The interlock circuit in simple terms is a closed loop circuit. When the interlock
monitor function of the laser controller detects a break or open in the circuit, the
controller immediately shuts down the laser. The loop can be opened by either
the keyswitch relay, the door switch circuit or the external bus loop. In Figure 14,
the keyswitch is turned to the On position which a logic circuit in the laser
detects. When a reset command is sent from CONTROL software to the laser, the
controller sends a set signal to an internal logic circuit energizing the normally
open keyswitch relay. When the door switch is closed, and the external bus
circuit is looped (shorted) using a bus defeater, the controllers interlock monitor
function detects that the interlock circuit is closed and so the controller permits
laser emission.
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Connecting the Safety Interlock
Note: Software control also requires an interlock reset (a GUI button) when the
system is first turned on.
Note: See Connecting the External Bus“External Bus” on page 44 for more infor-
mation on connecting the bus defeater included with the laser.
Figure 14 Interlock connected to a door switch - laser ON

Accessory
Bus Defeater
External Bus
Connector
SuperK EVO
External Bus
Connector
Reset CONTROL
interlock reset
Laser
Reset
Controller Logic
Normally
Set Circuit
Open
Interlock
Monitor
Off
Set On
Door
Switch Interlock Key switch Keyswitch turned to “On”
LEMO relay energized
Connector
Figure 15 shows the door switch in the open position. This opens the interlock
loop which the interlock monitor detects and the controller immediately sends a
shutdown signal to the laser (the laser’s pump). In addition, the controller sends a
reset to the logic circuit. The reset causes the logic circuit to de-energize the
keyswitch and the relay opens preventing emission.
When the door closes again, use either the front panel controls or CONTROL
software to reset the interlock. This sets the logic circuit (a D Flip-Flop) to
energize the coil again closing the keyswitch relay as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 15 Interlock connected to a door switch - laser SHUTDOWN

Accessory
Bus Defeater
External Bus
Connector
SuperK EVO
External Bus
Shutdown
Connector
laser
Laser
Reset
Controller Logic
Normally
Reset Circuit
Open
Interlock
Monitor
Off
Set On
Door
Switch Interlock Key switch Keyswitch turned to “On”
LEMO relay de-energized
Connector
Caution: Do not deliberately short-circuit the Interlock Lemo connector. Short-cir-

cuiting the interlock circumvents safety regulations and NKT Photonics does not
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Connecting Power
take liability for injuries or damage caused by doing so.
Caution: Ensure the door switch connected to the interlock circuit is of an ap-
proved type. Further, install the switch so that its operation cannot be fixed in the
open state using a tool to defeat its operation.
Warning: If the interlock is bypassed, personnel may be exposed to hazardous la-

ser radiation. To reduce the risk to personnel, the person or group responsible for
operation of the equipment must undertake a risk assessment, provide appropri-
ate safety training and issue personal protective equipment.
Follow the steps of Procedure 1 to install the safety interlock circuit.
LEMO Plug
The laser is shipped with a pre-wired LEMO interlock plug. If you need a new
LEMO plug assembly contact NKT Photonics, see “Support contact details” on
page 85.
Procedure 1 Connecting the door interlock circuit

Action
1 Install a switch that opens when the door accessing the laser enclosure is opened. Ensure
the switch complies with local regulations.
2 Connect the switch to the prewired interlock plug using insulated wire. Use wire with a
minimum of 26 AWG and a maximum length of five meters. For cable lengths longer than
five meters, it is recommended to use shielded cable.
3 Perform a continuity test using a multimeter:

a. First connect the multimeter leads to the interlock plug terminals.
b. Confirm when the enclosure door is closed, the meter shows the circuit as closed.
c. Confirm when the enclosure door opens, the meter shows the circuit as open.
4 Insert the LEMO plug into the Interlock connector of the laser.
Connecting Power
Power is supplied to the laser using the AC to DC power adapter included with
the laser. Refer to the specifications in Appendix A for the electrical details of the
laser and the adapter.
To connect power, follow the instructions in Procedure 2.
Caution: The laser immediately powers on when DC power is connected to the

Power 24 VDC connector.
Procedure 2 Connecting power

Action
1 Plug the connector of the power adapter into Power input port of the laser.
2 Connect the adapter’s AC power cord to AC mains.
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Connecting the optical output (collimator installation)
Action
3 Check the Power Status LED is ON Green – See Status LEDs on page 26.
Warning: Ensure to mount the collimator so that the beam emitted is contained in
a protected area without personnel or flammable material.
Back reflection When building and connecting your optical system, avoid creating a path where
Back Reflection (BR) can occur. BR occurs when a beam is reflected back into the
laser cavity. This increases noise and may cause the laser beam to scatter,
causing damage or injury.
Always reduce the risk of BR into the laser. For example, in a bulk-optic system,
ensure all reflective optics are securely fixed, minimizing the risk of back-
reflected light into the laser. Also, before turning on the laser the first time, check
the optical path to confirm no BR is possible from the application light path.
Warning: BR is a hazard and may cause injury or damage.
Automatic BR cut-off
For protection, the laser is equipped with an automatic BR cut off. For example,
when aligning the optical path, the laser may automatically turn off. Before
turning the laser on again, check the path for possible sources of BR.
Installing the The collimator is constructed so that its steel sleeve inserts into a holder or a
collimator receptacle of a next stage optical device such as a SuperK accessory. To install
the collimator, follow the instructions in Procedure 3.
Procedure 3 Installing the collimator

Action
1 Remove the yellow protective cap from the end of the collimator sleeve.
2 Carefully align the collimator sleeve with the target receptacle as shown in Figure 16 and
Figure 17.
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Action
3 Slide the collimator into the receptacle and then:
– For SuperK accessories:
a. Slide the collimator sleeve into the optical input receptacle of the device.
b. Turn the collimator so that its alignment key aligns with the slot in the receptacle.
c. Push the collimator in until it clicks in place (release button lock).
d. Tighten the accessory lock screw to securely retain the collimator.
– For holders, power meters etc.:
a. Slide the sleeve into the receptacle until it stops.

b. Tighten any locking screws to securely retain the collimator as shown in B of
Figure 16.
Figure 16 Inserting a collimator into a holder
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Connecting the External Bus and pulse interfaces
Figure 17 Collimator installed into a SuperK accessory receptacle
External Bus The External Bus port is both a data communication bus interface and 12 volt
supply for connected accessories. When SuperK accessories are used with the
laser, they are connected to CONTROL through the External bus connection with
the laser. The bus includes a logic output pin representing laser emission and
importantly extends the laser’s safety interlock circuit through the connected
accessories.
Connecting the If no SuperK accessories are used with the laser, connect the External Bus port to
External Bus the supplied bus defeater. If accessories are used, connect accessories to the
port in daisy chain configuration using the supplied External Bus cable(s). To loop
back the interlock circuit, connect the bus defeater to the last connected
accessory in the chain. Table 6 lists the methods to connect the External bus
depending on the number of accessories.
Note: Always place the Bus Defeater onto the last open External Bus port for the
laser to operate. Refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 for connecting the port with and
without accessories.
Table 6 Connecting the External Bus

# of accessories External Bus connections to make
No accessories 1. External Bus port –– Bus Defeater
One accessory 1. External Bus port –– External Bus cable –– Accessory bus input
2. Accessory External Bus output –– Bus Defeater
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# of accessories External Bus connections to make
2 or more 1. External Bus port –– External Bus cable –– Accessory 1 bus input
accessories
2. Accessory 1 bus output –– External Bus cable –– Accessory n bus input
3. Accessory n bus output –– Accessory n+1 bus input
4. Accessory n+1 bus output –– Bus Defeater
Figure 18 External Bus Circuit - with no accessories used
Figure 19 External Bus circuit - two or more accessories in a daisy chain
Pulsed Output This port outputs a NIM level pulsed signal conforming to DOE/ER-0457 which
represents the laser’s seed pulse. To obtain the best waveform of the output
signal, connect the seed Pulse Output using the cable and connector
specifications listed in Table 7. You can for example, synchronize to the emission
pulse with a subject under study. A synchronization circuit example is shown in
Figure 20.
Note: The NIM signal is an approximately 0 to -0.9 V analog signal when properly
terminated.
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Table 7 Pulsed Output connection – NIM output pulse

Item Description
Cable Type Shielded coaxial - use RG223 type or similar double shielded cable 3M
Connector BNC
Termination 50 Ω
Impedance
Termination necessary
The NIM output is a current output and it therefore requires to be correctly
terminated to avoid signal degradation. As noted above in Table 7, terminate the
NIM output with 50 Ω.
Figure 20 Pulse synchronization
Pulsed Emission
SuperK EVO
Pulse Output
(RG223 Cable)
Synchronizer
Sensor Control
Legend
Item 1
Subject Target
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Sensor Output
Item 6
Sensor
Trigger Delay
Using the CONTROL user interface, you can delay the NIM output pulse by up to
10000 ps.
In the control panel of the laser’s graphical interface, slide the NIM trigger delay
slider to the delay required for your synchronization application. In Figure 21, the
slider is highlighted and adjusted to 2990 ps. In this case, the output pulse
occurs 2990 ps later then the seed pulse.
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Figure 21 Pulse (NIM) trigger delay control
NIM trigger delay setting
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SECTION 3
OPERATING THE LASER
This section describes how to manage and operate the laser and includes the chapters:
• “Communicating with the Laser” on page 51
• “Turning on the Laser” on page 57
• “CONTROL Interface” on page 61
• “Configuring External Control” on page 77
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5 Communicating with the Laser
This chapter focuses on how to obtain and install the CONTROL application and
connect a SuperK EVO laser to a PC using either Ethernet or USB serial
connectivity.
CONTROL software
The laser is shipped with the CONTROL application installer on a USB key. For an
up-to-date version, you can also download the CONTROL installer from the
following link:
CONTROL is capable of operating, configuring and monitoring NKT Photonics

products including this laser and its connected accessories. Both 32 and 64 bit
versions are available for PCs using Microsoft Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating
system.
Installing the After downloading the CONTROL installer software on to your PC, double click
software the installer and follow the built-in wizard. Further details on installing the
software is available in Appendix E.
Connecting the Laser to CONTROL

You can connect a PC with CONTROL using either a USB serial or Ethernet
connection. USB connectivity provides a simplified connection option within
three meters (maximum USB cable length < 3m). Using an Ethernet connection
allows you to manage your laser from remote locations limited only by your
subnetwork’s accessibility.
Once the PC’s port is connected, launch CONTROL and click the red Connect
button. CONTROL’s automatic connect feature discovers and connects to any
compatible NKTP products.
Note: Optionally, you can also connect a CONTROL PC to the RS-232 serial con-
nection of the laser.
USB connection Connect the PC directly to the laser using either the supplied USB cable or any
USB Type A-B cable less than 3 meters long and follow the steps of Procedure 4.
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Procedure 4 Connecting over USB

Action
1 Connect the CONTROL PC to the laser’s USB Type B port using a USB Type A to B cable –
see Figure 2.i
2 Connect power – see Connecting Power on page 41.
3 If necessary (when first using the serial USB drivers), wait for the Windows device manager
to install the USB drivers for the connection.
4 Launch the CONTROL software by either:
• clicking on Windows – Start – Programs – NKT Photonics –CONTROL
– or –
• double clicking the CONTROL shortcut on the desktop
5 The CONTROL window opens.
Click on the red Connect

button in the Quick Connect
panel.
6 CONTROL automatically scans

for connected lasers and
accessories available on both
COM and configured Ethernet
ports.
7 In the Device Selector panel,

click on the laser icon to bring
up its controls.
i. As an option, connect the PC using a standard RS232 serial cable to the 9-pin D-sub serial
port of the laser.
Ethernet connection To connect the laser to a PC over Ethernet, connect the PC and the laser
Ethernet ports connected to the same or separate IPv4 subnets. If the PC and
laser are on separate subnets, their IP addresses must be reachable to each
other. To configure the laser’s IPv4 address, first connect to the laser using a
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USB cable directly from a PC using CONTROL and then configure it’s IP address -
see “Ethernet” on page 66.
Procedure 5 Connecting a PC to the laser using Ethernet

Action
1 Connect to the laser from your CONTROL PC using a USB cable as described in Procedure 4.
2 Using CONTROL - configure the laser’s IPv4 address and port - see Ethernet on page 66.
3 From the Connect menu list select Config

to open the Port Configuration window.
4 In the Port Configuration window, click on Create (add)

the Create new port button.
5 The Create new network port window

appears. Configure the port parameters
as described below:
Name – Enter a name for the Ethernet

connection (e.g. Lab-Laser-2).
Host IP Addr. – Select a Host IP address

(PC) from the drop down list of the
computer’s available network adapters.
System IP Addr. – Enter the laser IPv4

address configured in step 2.
Protocol – Select either UDP or TCP. UDP is the default and recommended.
Host Port – Enter a TCP or UDP port the PC will use for communications with the laser. The
default value is 10001.
System Port – Enter a TCP or UDP port the laser will use for communication with the
CONTROL PC. The default value is 10001 and set in step 2.
NOTE: To connect multiple lasers over IP with the same NKTP CONTROL PC, configure each
laser with a unique local system port.
Timeout (ms) – Enter a timeout value in milliseconds. When CONTROL sends a request to the
laser, it waits for a reply from the laser until the timeout value expires. Default value is 100
milliseconds.
Click OK to accept the configuration of the new Ethernet connection port.
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Action
6 Click the Save button to save the

configuration of the new Ethernet
connection.
7 To delete or modify a configured port:

a. Highlight the port and:
• click the delete button. Delete Edit
- or -
• click the edit button.
b. Click Save when finished.
8 Using a CAT5 or better Ethernet cable, connect the laser’s Ethernet port to a local subnet or
directly to the CONTROL PC’s Ethernet port.
9 Click the CONTROL Connect drop down menu item and click on the newly created Ethernet
connection name.
10 In the Device Selector panel, click on the

laser icon to bring up its controls.
NOTE: If CONTROL cannot reach the

laser over Ethernet, verify that the
CONTROL PC has connectivity with the
laser by executing a PING test. Click the icon
Grouping You can group configured lasers into a collection and then connect to all lasers in
connections the group from the Connect drop down list. Use the Port Configuration dialog
box to create the group and then click the Connect menu item and select the
group from the drop down list. To create a collection group, follow the steps in
Procedure 6.
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Procedure 6 Grouping connections in a collection

Action
1 Access the laser from a CONTROL PC using a USB cable or Ethernet cable as described in
Connecting over USB on page 52 or Connecting a PC to the laser using Ethernet on page 53.
2 From the Connect drop down menu list,

select Config to open the Port
Configuration window.
3 Create Ethernet connections for the lasers to be added to the collection – see Procedure 5.
4 In the Port Configuration window,

click on the Create new collection Create new collection
button.
In the Enter new collection name

dialog box, enter the name of the
new collection and click OK.
C ick
Cl
Click
ick
5 To add a connection to the

collection, highlight the Create new collection
connection and click the right
arrow button.
NOTE: Before adding a new

connection, ensure the collection
group created is selected in the
drop down menu near the top of
the right panel.
To remove a connection from the

collection, highlight the
connection and click the left
arrow button.
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Action
6 When you have added all

connections to the collection,
click Save.
7 Open the Connect drop down

menu and click on the collection.
CONTROL scans only the ports
included in the collection.
NOTE: Collection groups are

separated from connections by a
thin grey line in the drop down
menu.
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6 Turning on the Laser
Safety
Before turning on the laser, ensure that you are completely familiar and follow all
safety information and recommendations stated within this document and the
document:
SuperK EVO Safety, Handling, and Regulatory Information
Warning: Follow all safety regulations required for the location where the laser
will be operated.
Preparation
The laser is ready to be turned on when the following steps are completed.
1. The laser is securely installed and connected according to the procedures in

“Mechanical Installation” on page 33 and “Connecting the Laser” on page 39.
This means the laser is installed in the recommended environment with
power applied and at the very minimum, the door switch interlock and
CONTROL PC connected.
2. The laser is communicating with the CONTROL application according to the

procedures in “Communicating with the Laser” on page 51.
Warning: Turning on the laser emits hazardous laser Class 4 radiation. Ensure to
observe and implement all safety regulations, warnings and cautions in this guide
and the SuperK EVO Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information document be-
fore continuing.
Caution: Do not turn on the laser if it has been exposed to temperature and hu-
midity beyond the operating specifications. The SuperK EVO is designed to oper-
ated in a non-condensing environment from +18 to +30°C. Before turning on the
laser, allow it at least 30 minutes to reach room temperature. Turning on a laser
that is too cold or hot may lead to the system being damaged.
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Controlling the laser emissions
Turning on the laser Follow the steps in Table 7 to turn on the laser.
Procedure 7 Turning on the Laser

Action
1 On the front panel of the laser, turn the key

switch to the ON position.
When the key is in the ON position, emission

can be enabled from the CONTROL software.
ON position
Note: The interlock circuit must also be
closed; the enclosure door switch is in the
closed state and the bus defeater is
connected.
2 Adjust the laser power using the Output

control slider in the Control Panel - see
Control Panel – Operating Mode on page 73.
3 If the all interlock circuits are closed (door

and accessories), click the RESET button to
clear the software interlock.
Note: This is a software confirmation to Click Reset

proceed with turning on emission.
4 Turn on emission by clicking the Emission

button – see Emission button on page 65. OFF ON
The Emission button light turns from green

(OFF) to RED (ON).
Error If the laser does not turn on or is unexpectedly disabled, an error condition may
have occurred. Errors occur when the laser controller detects one or more
operation conditions not within the normally expected range. When an alarm is
2
raised, the laser is disabled, the emission LED is off, and status LED is lit red - see
“Status LEDs” on page 26.
For a list of errors and their appropriate responses see Appendix F.
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Turning off the laser Follow the steps in Table 8 on page 59 to turn off the emission.
Procedure 8 Turning off the Laser

Action
1 Turn off emission by clicking the Emission

button. ON OFF
The Emission button light turns from RED (ON)

to green (OFF).
2 Turn the key switch to the 0 position to disable

the laser.
Note: If you plan to leave the laser unattended,

to prevent unauthorized operation, remove and OFF position
store the key in a secure location.
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7 CONTROL Interface
CONTROL overview
The CONTROL user interface includes multiple panels and a selection of menu
drop down items in the upper left corner. Using the drop down menu, you can
add or remove panels. The panels can also be repositioned within the main
window or into separate windows. Figure 22 shows CONTROL’s panels and
menu items; their functions are briefly described in the table below.
Panel Function See
Device Selectable list of connected devices (lasers and Connecting the Laser to
Selector accessories) sorted by the PC port they are CONTROL on page 51.
connected to.
Quick Connect Provides a button when clicked, scans all Connecting to the laser on
available PC ports for connected NKTP products. page 63
Status Panel This panel displays the selected device status, Status panel on page 64
emission control and a CONTROL settings drop
down menu.
Menu Items Five drop down menus with multiple functions. CONTROL Menu on page 69
Control Panel Includes slider controls for output control and Control Panel – Operating
trigger delay plus an operating mode drop down Mode on page 73
menu.
Application This panel displays a debugging log that can be Application Log panel on
Log saved to a file. page 74
Device Monitor To also help debugging issues, this panel Device Monitor on page 75
displays multiple port and device module
parameters.
Figure 22 CONTROL panel navigation

Menu
items Application
Control panel Status panel log
Device
selector
list
Quick
connect
Device monitor
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CONTROL overview
Relocating panels You can be drag the different panels of CONTROL to any location within the main
interface or into a separate floating panel. Procedure 9 describes how to
relocate a panel within the main window:
Procedure 9 Relocating panels

Action
1 Left click and hold the top title bar of the panel.
2 While holding the left mouse button down, drag the panel to another location in the main
window.
3 In the new location. when the background turns blue, release the mouse button – see
Figure 23.
4 Alternatively, drag the panel out from the main window and release the mouse button. A
separate window for the panel is created. (see Figure 24)
Figure 23 Relocating panels within CONTROL
Release the mouse Left hold click

when the background and drag the panel
turns blue
Figure 24 Dragging panels outside the main window
2
Device
selector
list
Panels dragged outside

the main window
Quick
connect
Device monitor
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CONTROL overview
Toggling the panels Click Menu > Window and check or uncheck the items in the drop down menu.
visible Checking (clicking it) an item shows the panel and unchecking the item (clicking it
again) removes it from view.
Figure 25 Toggling panel visibility
Device Check the panels to

selector display them
list
Note: You can also close the panels by clicking the X in the upper right corner of
the panel.
Connecting to the When CONTROL is launched, a “Welcome” panel is displayed as in Figure 26. By
laser default, on the left is the Quick Connect panel. Click the Connect button and
CONTROL scans all available ports for NKTP devices that it can connect to. Once
CONTROL finishes the scan, a list of the devices is presented.
See either “Connecting over USB” on page 52
or “Connecting a PC to the laser using Ethernet” on page 53.
Figure 26 Quick Connect
Click
CONTROL scans for

connected devices
Note: Devices must already be connected to the CONTROL PC for quick connect
to find them. A connected device means the laser USB connector is connected
and a Windows COM port is assigned to it. For Ethernet connected lasers, the
Ethernet parameters must already be configured. See “Connecting the Laser to
CONTROL” on page 51.
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Status panel
Status panel
The status panel provides status indicators, error messages, emission control
function and a CONTROL settings menu.
Figure 27 Status panel
Status Indicators The panel displays the following indicators:
Interlock
Indicates the status of the Interlock circuit and whether emission can be turned
on or not. The indicator is either:
• ON RED – the interlock circuit is open or shorted to ground – No emission

allowed
• ON AMBER – the interlock circuit is closed but a software reset is needed

(press the RESET button)
• OFF GREY – the interlock circuit is closed and reset – emission allowed
To clear the ON RED indicator, the interlock circuit must be closed and reset. Any
shorts to ground must be removed.
Status
Indicates the operational status of the laser. The indicator has the following
states:
• ON GREEN – The laser emission can be turned on.
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Status panel
• ON RED – There is a fault, laser emission is shutdown and cannot be turned

ON. A fault message is displayed when the indicator turns ON RED:
Fault Message Action
Interlock opened while emission on a) Cycle the key switch to OFF and then ON
b) Close the external interlock circuit
Watchdog timeout Reconnect NKTP CONTROL and reset the interlock

by cycling the key switch.
See “Connecting the Safety Interlock” on page 39.
Interlock Reset The Interlock Reset button confirms that it is safe to permit emission. Pressing the
(button) button, clears the software interlock reset. If the interlock circuit opens, the
software interlock is also set to prohibit emission. Once the hardware interlock
circuit is closed and reset again, confirm that the operational area is safe before
pressing the software Interlock Reset button.
System Info The System Info section shows the following:
• Laser Serial Number
• Laser Firmware Revision
Measurements The Measurements section displays the laser’s pump temperature.
Emission button The emission button turns laser emission ON or OFF – See “Controlling the laser
emissions” on page 58. The button indicator turns ON RED when laser emission
is generated. Otherwise, it is OFF Grey.
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CONTROL Settings
CONTROL Settings
CONTROL settings are accessible by clicking the gear icon in the upper right
corner of the status panel. Clicking the icon displays a drop down menu of
setting items as shown in Figure 28:
Figure 28 CONTROL settings
Click the gear icon

to access the menu
Setting Item Function See
Ethernet Configures network settings for Ethernet Ethernet on page 66.

connectivity.
Watchdog Enables or disables a watchdog between Watchdog on page 67

CONTROL and connected devices.
Clock Sets the time and date that CONTROL uses for Clock on page 68
time stamping log messages.
View Enables and disables items displayed in the View on page 68

Status panel.
Ethernet Configures the network settings of the laser when using an Ethernet connection.
Over a USB/serial connection, configure the settings in this panel first before
setting up an Ethernet connection for the laser in CONTROL – see Procedure 5
on page 53.
Figure 29 Ethernet setting
System IP address
Enter the IP address assigned to the laser. The IP address set must be reachable
from the subnet that the CONTROL PC is connected to.
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CONTROL Settings
System port
The System port sets the port address the laser uses for reception of TCP or UDP
packets. The System Port address set in the network connection of CONTROL
must match this address – default: 10001.
Host IP address
To help prevent unauthorized access, the laser can be configured to only accept
packets from a single IP address assigned to the CONTROL PC.
Configure the Host IP address with the IP address of your CONTROL PC. When
set, the laser only accepts packets with a source address that matches the Host
IP address and ignores all others. When set to 000.000.000.000 (default
setting), the laser accepts packets from any source IP address.
Host port
The Host port sets the port address the laser uses for transmission of TCP or
UDP packets. The Host Port address set in the network connection of CONTROL
must match this address – default: 0.
Note: If the Host port is set to 0, the laser uses the same port address for trans-
mission as for reception i.e. the System port setting. The ports addresses set in
the laser and in CONTROL must match.
MAC Address
The unique MAC address (Ethernet hardware address) of the EVO is displayed
only and cannot be set.
Watchdog As an added safety feature, the watchdog automatically turns off laser emission if
communications with CONTROL are lost. The feature can be enabled or disabled
and has an adjustable timeout. When communication is lost with the laser, the
watchdog timer counts down from the timeout setting value (1 to 255 seconds).
Upon expiry, the watchdog shuts down laser emission by internally opening the
interlock circuit.
Note: Setting the timeout to 0 seconds turns OFF the watchdog.
Figure 30 Watchdog
Set the timer from

1 to 255 seconds.
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CONTROL Settings
Clock You can view and set the laser system time and date using this setting panel.
Click the Set button to synchronize the laser system clock with the PC time and
date. The clock setting is used when time stamping the recorded system logs.
Figure 31 Clock settings
Click to synchronize
the laser system clock
with the PC
View This menu toggles on and off the display of System Info and Module temperature
within the Status panel. Check the box next to each item to display it. Uncheck
the box to remove the item from being displayed.
Figure 32 View
Check to display
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CONTROL Menu
CONTROL Menu
There are five drop down menu items at the top left of the main CONTROL
window. highlighted in Figure 33. Clicking on each item, reveals its drop down
menu.
Figure 33 Menu items
Menu Item Function See
File Click File>Exit to exit the CONTROL program N/A
Disconnect Click Disconnect>Close All to disconnect the N/A

currently connected device from CONTROL.
Tools Select from one of three special tools to use with

your laser. Tools available are:
• Key Updater Tool Key Updater tool on page 69
• Log Downloader Log Downloader on page 70
• Extensions Overview Extensions Overview on
page 72
Window Sets whether certain panels are visible or not. Toggling the panels visible
on page 63
Help Displays the current version of CONTROL and N/A

provides access to the included CONTROL user
help.
Key Updater tool The Key Updater tool applies special features and corrections to modules and
systems of the laser.
To use the Key Updater tool follow Procedure 10.
Procedure 10 Using the Key Updater tool

Action
1 Enter a key code in the field “Enter

key code”.
NOTE: Key codes are generated

by NKT Photonics.
2 In the list of modules, check the

box on the right of each applicable
module.
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CONTROL Menu
Action
3 Click “Apply”
Note: Certain keys can generate a new locally generated key code. These locally
generated keys are usually required during a support session and are sent to
NKT Photonics support personnel.
Log Downloader If your laser requires support from NKT Photonics, our support engineers may
request you send them log files collected by the laser. You can use the log
downloader tool to save laser log files to your CONTROL PC.
NKTP CONTROL automatically downloads log files from modules of any

connected devices. The log files are stored in a local database of the CONTROL
PC. However, certain NKTP modules, including the SuperK EVO mainboard, do
not support automatic download of log files. For these modules, you can use the
Log Downloader tool to put the device into dedicated log download mode by
enabling a collect log function.
Note: When the collect log function is enabled, it temporarily disables automatic
log collection from all other devices. The CONTROL interface turns gray, and
communication with the laser and log collection with all other modules is dis-
abled
To download log files, use the Log Downloader as described in Procedure 11.
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CONTROL Menu
Procedure 11 Using the Log Downloader

Action
1 Click the Tools menu and click

on Log Download to start the
Log Downloader tool.
2 The tool displays all connected

modules with log capability. To
decrease the download time of
the module log files, CONTROL
continuously collects module
log data and stores this log
data in a local database on the
PC. Logs are collected from
each module and each has a
percentage indicator that Connected Percent
shows the percentage (%) Modules Collected
collected of the module’s total
log data.
3 To download and save a log

file to the CONTROL PC, right
click the percentage indicator
and select either:
• Save log – Immediately
saves the file onto the
CONTROL PC. If the
percentage shows less than
100%, the log is first
collected. See Collect log Right click
below. the % indicator
• Collect log – Starts a
dedicated log collection
mode that disables all other
CONTROL activity.
4 If you select Save log, a dialog

box prompts for a filename and
folder to store the log in.
Connected Percent
Modules Collected
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CONTROL Menu
Action
5 If you select Collect log, the log

is collected and saved in
dedicated mode. The
CONTROL panel turns grey
and all other functions are
disabled.
When the log collection is

finished, all other CONTROL
functions are accessible again.
Dedicated Collection Mode
6 Select Restart to clear out all

collected log data and restart
log data collection.
Extensions Use this tool to view the installed extensions (similar to plugins) that are included
Overview with CONTROL. The extensions are found in the following folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\NKT Photonics\NKTP CONTROL\Plugins

To view the extensions, open the Tools menu and click on Extensions Overview.
The Extensions Overview window is launched as shown in Figure 34.
Figure 34 Extensions Overview
Note: To show a short description of the release notes as seen in Figure 34, hov-
er the mouse pointer over the “Release notes” text
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Control Panel – Operating Mode
The PubEVOLib.dll details highlighted in Figure 34 shows the version of the .dll
file (1.1.2.303), the included extensions (SuperK EVO Extension) and which
module types they support.
Note: Multiple extensions for a wide range of NKTP lasers types are typically in-
stalled when using the default installation of CONTROL.
Control Panel – Operating Mode

The control panel configures the following:
• Operating mode – enables the External control input port to operate in one
of three modes – see Table 8.
• Output control – adjusts the current flow of the laser pump in percentage of
maximum current.
• NIM trigger delay – sets the delay of the NIM output pulse in picoseconds
(see “Synchronizing external equipment” on page 24.
Operating modes Control of the laser emission depends on the operating mode chosen. To select
one of the modes listed in Table 8, click on the operating mode selection menu
located on the right side of the panel – See Figure 8.
Figure 35 Operating mode
Operating mode selection
% current setpoint slider
NIM trigger delay slider
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Application Log panel
Table 8 Operating modes

Mode Description
Normal In this mode, the External control input port is disabled:

Operation
• Current level of the laser pump is set by the Output control slider.
• Enabling and disabling emission is controlled by both the Emission ON/OFF
button and Interlock.
External In this mode the External control input port is enabled:

enable
• Current level of the laser pump is set by the Output control slider.
• Enabling and disabling emission is controlled by the Emission ON/OFF button,
interlock and a logic signal applied to the External control input port – see
External enable on page 78.
External In this mode the External control input port is enabled:

feedback
• Current level in the laser pump is varied by applying a varying analog input
voltage at the External control input port – see Power stabilization using external
feedback on page 77.
• The Output control slider setting is the set point level for the external feedback
control.
• Enabling and disabling emission is controlled by the Emission ON/OFF button and
Interlock circuit.
Application Log panel

The Application Log panel displays and logs communication messages. The log
is useful for debugging connection issues between CONTROL and NKT
Photonics devices.
The panel displays and timestamps the following types of log messages:
• Port Scans
• Discovered Devices
• Closed Communication Ports
The panel includes three buttons in the upper left corner. Use the buttons to
clear, save or print the log. Click on the X in the upper right corner of the
Application Log window to close it.
Figure 36 Application Log window

Clear the log
Save the log
Print the log
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Device Monitor
Device Monitor
The device monitor shows a live streaming display of transmit and receive
parameters for the laser’s communication ports and any connected device
modules.
The display parameter values are continuously updated and are useful to help
debug issues with connected devices. The parameters are described in Table 9.
Table 9 Device monitor parameters

Parameter Description
Interface The PC port interface the device(s) is connected to. Click the “greater
than” symbol to the left of the port to display the connected device(s)
parameters.
TxTlgsSec The number of telegrams per second being transmitted to the

connected device.
RxTlgsSec The number of telegrams received per second from the connected
device.
Addr The address of the connected module.
Type The type of the connected module; read from the module.
SysType The system type, default 0 – can be used to describe system variants
and is read from the module.
Name The name of the connected device module.
P/N The device module part number.
Mode The mode or status of the connected module: connected,

disconnected, or disabled.
Status bits The actual status bits read from the connected module.
Error code The actual error code read from the connected module.
Access Protected/Locked status of the module.
FW Ver. The device module’s firmware release date.
Module Serial The serial number of the device module.
PCB Serial The device module’s printed circuit board serial number.
PCB Ver, The version of the device module’s printed circuit board.
Sp. Cap/ The module speed capability in bits per second as read from the
module – values: 0=(default) 115200, 1=230400, 2=460800, 3=921600
Pri Ext Primary extension/GUI loaded for this module. Hover over the icon to
list more details – Note that there can only be 1 primary.
Fast Log 0%-100% collected. Note only if the module has a fast log and only
internal modules have fast and slow logs.
Slow Log 0%-100% collected. Note only if the module has a slow log.
Mainboard Log 0%-100% collected. Note only if the module has a main log. Only main
boards have main and system logs.
System Log 0%-100% collected. Note only if the module has a system log. Only main
boards have main and system logs.
Timeout Time in milliseconds since the last telegram was received from the
device module.
Nack Total number of negative acknowledgments received from the device

module.
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Device Monitor
Parameter Description
CRC Total number of received telegrams with CRC failures.
COM Total number of communication errors with framing or protocol errors.

Hover over the icon to list more details.
Busy Total number of busy responses from the module. Busy responses
occur when a module receives a message but cannot process it due to
its current work load.
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8 Configuring External Control
This chapter includes information for:
• “Configuring external feedback” – describes how to connect a feedback

circuit to the laser to stabilize the output power level.
• “Configuring External enable”– describes how to connect an external logic

signal to the laser to turn ON or OFF the laser emission.
Power stabilization using external feedback

When a variable voltage is applied to the External Control Input connector and
the connector is enabled within CONTROL, the output power level of the laser is
directly varied according the voltage level. Using this connector, the output level
can be stabilized using an feedback signal. A description of the interface is
described in the section: “Laser emission stabilization using feedback” on
page 23.
Microprocessor control within the laser, samples the voltage at the External
Control input and proportionally steps up or down the output emission level of
the laser. A feedback circuit may employ a photodiode sensing device that
generates a current proportional to the laser radiance. You can feed the
photodiode current into an op-amp to convert it into a voltage level for
measurement at the External Control Input connector. The external feedback
circuit uses a 470k Ω pull-up resistor at its input. If no signal is applied at the
input, the optical output is set to the minimum level. The output from a custom
feedback circuit or otherwise must conform within the parameters specified in
Table 10. Note that once the laser is in feedback mode, the internal feedback
circuit varies the pump current in relation to the input feedback voltage.
Table 10 External control input parameters

Parameter
DC Voltage Range 0 – 4.1 VDC
Maximum Modulation 100 Hz

Rate
Note: The sample rate of the microprocessor detector is 200 Hz, therefore input
modulations occurring faster than 100 Hz cannot be accurately detected.
Note: With a feedback signal at 0 VDC, laser output level is at the minimum, at
4.1 VDC, laser output level is at the maximum. For optimal performance, it is rec-
ommended to provide a feedback signal that varies in the upper scale of the in-
put range. It is unsuitable to use a feedback signal at the limits of the input range,
this results in incorrect operation.
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External enable
Configuring To vary the laser output level using an external analog signal, set the laser to
external feedback External feedback mode. Figure 39 shows the Operating mode drop down
menu, select External feedback.
Figure 37 Setting External feedback mode
Note: When External feedback mode is selected and no digital signal is applied
at the External Control Input connector, the laser resumes normal operation.
External enable
You can apply a TTL or CMOS level logic signal at the External Control Input to
enable and disable laser emission using the External enable feature. When the
feature is enabled, a logic high applied at the port turns ON laser emission with a
fast rise time. When a logic low is applied, the output emission is turned OFF. The
feature works by enabling or disabling the main amplifier. Figure 38 shows a
trigger signal applied at the External Control Input. When the trigger signal rises
to a logic high, the output emission shown in the graph of the detector output
rises correspondingly with a fast rise time. The booster output can rise up to its
100% output power level within 80 ms, and without overshooting.
Warning: The laser emission is still ON when the booster is OFF, however residual
laser emission are still produced.
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External enable
Figure 38 External Enable Trigger vs optical output rise

5V
TTL CMOS Trigger 0V
External Control
Input
SuperK EVO
Detector
Configuring Set the laser to External enable mode with a logic signal applied to the port.
External enable Figure 39 shows the Operating mode drop down menu, select External enable to
turn on the feature.
Figure 39 Setting External enable mode
Note: If External enable mode is selected and no digital signal is applied at the
External Control Input connector, the laser resumes normal operation.
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External enable
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APPENDICES
The appendices include:
• Appendix A on page 83: Specifications
• Appendix B on page 85: Service and Support
• Appendix C on page 87: Firmware Upgrade
• Appendix D on page 89: Accessories
• Appendix E on page 97: CONTROL Software
• Appendix F on page 103: Troubleshooting and Errors
• Appendix F on page 105: Preparing the Laser for Shipment
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A Specifications
Table 11 Optical
Parameter All SuperK EVO models i
Repetition Rate 20 – 78 MHz
Spectral Coverage 410 – 2400 nm
Total Power < 10 W
Total VIS Power < 2000 mW
Total Power Stability ± 1% RMS
Polarization Unpolarized
Beam Output Gaussian, Single Mode
Typical M2 < 1.1
Optical Output Collimated or FC/APC
Length of Output Cable 1.5 m
Beam Diameter ~1 mm at 633 nm

~2 mm at 1060 nm
Beam Divergence (over 400 - 1100 nm) < 3 milliradians
i. Values listed are a general range encompassed by all models. For

exact optical specifications, refer to the test report that is shipped with
your laser or the latest datasheet at www.nktphotonics.com.
Table 12 Interfaces
All chassis models
PC and micro processor interfaces RS-232 serial COM - 9 Pin D-Sub Female Connector
USB 2.0 - Type B Female Connector
Ethernet - RJ-45 Female Connector
Pulse Output (Synchronization) NIM Logic - BNC Female Connector
External Bus RS-485 Bus - 15pin D-Sub Female Connector
External Control Input NIM logic - BNC Female Connector
Door Interlock 2 pin Connector - LEMO Part Number FGG.0B.302
Polarization Unpolarized
Beam Output Gaussian, Single Mode
Typical M2 (>430nm) < 1.1
Optical Output Collimated or FC/APC
Length of Output Cable 1.5 m
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Table 13 Mechanical dimensions
Chassis Model Passive Air Cooled Water Cooled
Size (H x W x D) 80 x 200 x 372 mm (3.15 x 166.5 x 200 x 325 mm (6.54 93 x 200 x 346 mm (3.66 x
7.87 x 14.65 in) x 7.87 x 12.80 in) 7.87 x 13.63 in)
Weight 6 kg (13.23 lb) 12 kg (26.46 lb) 8 kg (17.64 lb)
Operating Temperature 18°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) 18°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 18°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F)
Operating Humidity (non-condensing) 20 to 80% 20 to 80% 20 to 80%
Storage Temperature -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Maximum Output Cable Length 1.5 m (59 in) 1.5 m (59 in) 1.5 m (59 in)
Table 14 Electrical
Chassis Model Passive Air Cooled Water Cooled
AC to DC Power Adapter Input 100-240 VAC 50-60 Input 100-240 VAC 50-60 Input 100-240 VAC 50-60
Hz 2.5 A Hz 2.5 A Hz 2.5 A
Output +24 VDC 6.25 A Output +24 VDC 6.25 A Output +24 VDC 6.25 A
Maximum Power Consumption Less than 90 W Less than 120 W Less than 120 W
Table 15 Compliances
Emissions and Immunity Safety
BS EN 61326-1:2013 BS EN 60825-1:2014 (laser class 4)
BE EN 61010-1:2010
CE Mark – Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)
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B Service and Support Information
Servicing the laser

The SuperK EVO series lasers have no user serviceable components. In case of
malfunction, contact NKT Photonics using the support channels in section
“Support contact details”.
End of line safety tests according to EN61010-1 Annex F are performed on all
Laser chassis.
Opening the laser There are no user serviceable components inside the SuperK EVO chassis.
chassis Should your laser malfunction, and it cannot be serviced on site, it must be
shipped to the NKT Photonics Headquarters in Denmark.
The laser may experience damage during shipping. To minimize the chance of
shipping damage, follow the packing procedures in Appendix F.
WARRANTY VOID The unit is sealed with a label “WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED”. It is strictly
IF REMOVED label prohibited to remove the chassis cover.
Figure 40 Warranty void label
WARRANTY VOID IF SEAL

IS BROKEN OR REMOVED
Support contact details

If you need help or have questions regarding your SuperK EVO laser or its
accessories, contact NKT Photonics through the support website below:
Support website 1. Go to:
https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/technical-support-and-
customer-service/
2. Scroll down and click or press:
3. Select the help type, fill in the form, and click or press Submit.
Shipping address NKT Photonics A/S

Blokken 84
DK-3460 Birkerød
Denmark
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Support contact details
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C Firmware Upgrade
Upgrading the firmware

NKTP upgrades firmware periodically to support new functionality and occasional
fixes. Follow the steps of Procedure 12 to upgrade your laser to the latest firmware.
Procedure 12 Upgrading the firmware

Action
1 Download the Firmware updater tool from the NKTP support

website to a PC :
https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/software-
drivers/
2 The tool is an executable, after extracting the file, double click

the tool’s .exe icon to open it.
3 When the updater opens, click on the Connect button.
4 USB connection – click the drop down Communication list and

select the USB port connected to the laser and click the Connect
button and go to Step 6.
Ethernet connection – click the network connection button on

the left of the USB drop down list and go to step 5.
5 Append network connection – In the Remote Addr text field,

input the laser’s IP address and port settings (see Ethernet on
page 66) and click OK.
In the main window, click the Connect button.
6 To check if the list of Module type codes correspond with your

laser model, click the button in the main upgrade window.
A new window appears with a list of all possible module type

codes, their descriptions and their latest FW.
Confirm the Module types match your laser.
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Upgrading the firmware
Action
7 For each Module type listed, compare its Module firmware

revision with the firmware revision listed under Available
firmware. If the available firmware revision is higher, the laser can
be upgraded.
To upgrade:
• for each Module type, click the Upload Firmware button.

- or -
• click the Upload All button to upgrade all modules
8 During the firmware upgrade, the progress bar indicates the
progress of the upload in percent.
9 Click the Disconnect button when all firmware upgrades required

are completed. This is indicated by a 100% progress bar and a
check mark in the box next to the module upgrade.
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D Accessories
This appendix provides a brief overview of the accessories available for your
laser. Table 16 lists the accessories and their functions with a link to a description
of it.
Table 16 SuperK EVO accessories

Advanced Accessories Function Part Number
VARIA Variable bandpass filter TA301-100-000 “SuperK VARIA” on page 90
SELECT Multi-wavelength AOTF A203-XXX-000 or “SuperK SELECT” on page 91

A203-XXX-010
LLTF Narrow laser line filter A371-500-000 or “SuperK LLTF” on page 93

A371-200-000
SPLIT Broadband filter A102-X00-000 “SuperK SPLIT” on page 94
CONNECT Delivery fiber A401-X00-000 “SuperK CONNECT” on page 95
Other Accessories
Connect Holder Optical table mount for A000-000-003

Connect Accessory
Collimator Holder Receptacle for laser or A000-000-002

accessory collimator
External Filter Holder Beam path 1” filter mount A000-000-004

for any filter accessory.
TL30 mm Adapter Accessory adapter for A000-000-005

Thorlabs 30 mm cage
system
USB Adapter Kit USB to RS485 adapter, A000-000-003

used to connect
accessories to a PC
Key Spare key for the laser’s Contact NKTP

key switch
External Bus Defeater Spare bus defeator for the M0002-0154-00

External Bus ports
Door Interlock Connector Spare Lemo connector Contact NKTP

assembly for the door
interlock circuit.
Bus Defeater Cable Used to connect the laser Contact NKTP

to any accessories.
USB Cable Spare Type A to B USB Contact NKTP

cable
BNC Cable Used to connect External Contact NKTP

Control Input or Pulse
Output.
SuperK Tool Kit Tunable UV Source Contact NKTP
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SuperK VARIA
VARIA accessories act as bandpass filters when connected to the collimator of a
SuperK EVO laser. A portion of the beam from the SuperK EVO is diverted to the
VARIA’s bandpass filter which removes the light wavelengths that fall outside a
variable wavelength range. The filtered beam is then emitted from the main
optical output of the VARIA. A CONTROL PC connected to the SuperK EVO
controls the VARIA through the laser’s front panel External Bus connector
connected to the VARIA’s bus input connector. CONTROL is used to configure
the variable range of the VARIA’s bandpass filter. The beam portion not diverted
to the bandpass filter is output from the auxiliary optical output of the VARIA. A
diagram of the accessory connected to the laser is shown in Figure 41.
Figure 41 VARIA connected to a SuperK EVO Laser
Output aperture
CONNECT accessory
Quick
connect
Optical input
VARIA Specifications
The bandpass filter specifications of the VARIA are shown in Table 17.
Table 17 VARIA specifications

Specification Function
Bandpass filter range (wavelength) 400 to 800 nm
Minimum linewidth 10 nm
Transmission efficiency Approximately 80%
Filter suppression Approximately 50 dB

2
Note: For further information, refer to the SuperK SELECT Product Guide.
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SuperK SELECT
SuperK SELECT accessories can be fitted to extract multiple specific light
wavelengths from the broadband spectrum output of the SuperK EVO laser. The
SELECT accessory uses Acousto-optic Tunable Filter (AOTF) technology using
tellurium dioxide crystal(s) that diffracts the desired beam wavelength. The
specific wavelength diffracted by each crystal is tuned by applying an RF signal
to it. A single SELECT crystal filter can output up to eight tunable wavelengths
configurable through CONTROL. A SELECT accessory is fitted with either one or
two AOTF crystal filters to deliver a maximum of 16 specific wavelengths tuned
and extracted from the laser’s broadband output. A SELECT connected to a
SuperK EVO is shown in Figure 42.
Figure 42 SELECT connected to a SuperK EVO
Output apertures
RF signal inputs
Optical input
CONNECT accessory
Output Delivery
The beam delivery from the SELECT output is either a free space collimated
beam or fiber coupled using SuperK Fiber Delivery (FD) with a SuperK CONNECT
(fiber coupling connector). The AOTF crystal output naturally includes power
from numerous sidebands, see Figure 43 on page 92. Free space delivery
implements a small aperture to suppress the bulk of the side lobe power beyond
the first order. However, when using a fiber delivery system with the SuperK
CONNECT, a small aperture is not required; the delivery system aperture
provides the suppression.
Output Beam Specifications

The AOTF type(s) is specified when ordering a SuperK SELECT. The type of
AOTF determines the possible wavelength range and bandwidth that can be
diffracted from the crystal. Table 18 lists the available AOTFs that can be fitted to
a SuperK SELECT.
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Table 18 SELECT AOTF types1
AOTF Type Wavelength Range (nm)i
UV-VIS 400-650
VIS (1x) 430-700
VIS (4x) 450-700
VIS-nIR 500-900
nIR1 640-1100
nIR2 800-1400
IR 1100-2000
i. Subject to change, refer to the

current product datasheet for the
latest specifications.
As noted earlier, the tuned beam which is defracted from a SELECT crystal filter
also includes a number of n’th order side lobes. A typical example is shown in the
output spectrum graph of Figure 43. In this case, the tuned wavelength is set to
640 nm and the energy of the 1st order side lobe is approximately 10 dB less than
the central wavelength.
Figure 43 SELECT AOTF example output - 640nm central wavelength
Note: For further detailed information regarding the SuperK SELECT, refer to the
SuperK SELECT Product Guide.
1. Ranges subject to change, refer to the latest NKT Photonics datasheet.
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SuperK LLTF
A Laser Line Tunable Filter (LLTF) Contrast accessory provides a tunable and
extremely narrow bandpass filter with out-of-band (OOB) suppression in the
order of 60 dB. The filter is continuously tuned over the entire spectrum of the
supercontinuum laser, converting the wide band beam to a finely tuned ps laser.
The LLTF Contrast uses a non-dispersive filter that maintains the intrinsic
single-mode beam quality of the laser.
There are four LLTF Contrast models, each with a specific tuning range as shown
in table Table 19. Depending on the tuning range required, the LLTF accessory
supports filters that cover both visible and NIR tuning ranges. Note that a
separate PC-based GUI application is required to provide filter tuning control
using USB 2.0 connectivity. The LLTF Contrast connected to a SuperK EVO is
illustrated in Figure 44.
Output Delivery
The beam delivery from the LLTF Contrast is fiber coupled using a Fiber Deliver
(FD) such as a SuperK Connect (fiber coupling connector).
Figure 44 SuperK LLTF Contrast connected to a SuperK EVO
Optical input
Output aperture
Table 19 LLTF Contrast model specifications

LLTF model Wavelength range Spectral bandwidth Maximum power
LLTF Contrast VIS 400-1000 nm 1.0-2.0 nm 8W
LLTF Contrast SWIR 1000-2300 nm 2.0-5.0 nm 8W
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SuperK SPLIT
Use a SuperK SPLIT to divide SuperK EVO emission into two separate spectral
outputs. A SPLIT is a passive filter and it is available in two standard models
where the spectral outputs are configured as either:
• VIS/IR – Visible and Infrared
– or –
• nIR/IR – Near Infrared and Infrared
Note: The SPLIT can be ordered with custom wavelength splits, see Table 20 for
the details regarding the wavelengths.
The separate outputs are both collimated and free-space and can be fitted with
additional filters, polarizers, attenuators and for beam deliver, the CONNECT
accessory.
A diagram of the SPLIT connected to the laser is shown in Figure 45.
Figure 45 SuperK SPLIT connected to a SuperK EVO
Output aperture
CONNECT accessory
Optical input
SuperK SPLIT Specifications

The bandpass filter specifications of the SPLIT are shown in Table 20.
Table 20 SPLIT wavelength ranges

Model Wavelength Ranges
VIR/IR 400-800 and 915-2400 nanometers
nIR/IR 600-1120 and 1180-2400 nanometers
Note: For further information regarding the SuperK SPLIT, refer to the SuperK
SPLIT Product Guide.
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SuperK CONNECT
A CONNECT is a single mode fiber coupling device which can terminate to a
collimator and an FC /PC or FC/APC connector. As a fiber delivery system,
CONNECT can be used with the laser or its accessories. It combines high
coupling efficiency with power handling up to 500 mW over a spectrum from 400
to 2000 nm. You can disconnect and reconnect it to a photonic system without
needing to realign the coupling. There are multiple CONNECT models built to
match the emission characteristics of the application. Table 21 lists the models
and their specifications.
A general view of the Connect accessory showing the location of the collimator
input is shown in Figure 46.
Figure 46 SuperK CONNECT
CONNECT Specifications
The bandpass filter specifications of the CONNECT models are shown in
Table 21.
Table 21 Fiber delivery specifications

Model Single mode Transmission Typical peak
cutoff wavelength transmission
FD1-PM 425±25 nm >60 % (425-775 nm) 75 % @ 650 nm

FD2 450±25 nm >60 % (450-775 nm) 80 % @ 650 nm
FD3 630±20 nm >60 % (630-1100 nm) 80 % @ 800 nm
FD3-PM 580±40 >65 % (580-950 nm) 85 % @ 650 nm
FD4 730±30 nm >70 % (730-1150 nm) 80 % @ 950 nm
FD4-PM 710±60 nm >65 % (710-1100 nm) 70 % @ 900 nm
FD5 930±40 nm >50 % (930-1550 nm) 65 % @ 1350 nm
FD5-PM 900±70 nm >50 % (900-1500 nm) 60 % @ 1200 nm
FD6 1260±40 nm >30 % (1260-1900 nm) 40 % @ 1650 nm
FD6-PM 1200±70 nm >30 % (1200-1900 nm) 35 % @ 1700 nm
FD7 400 nm >70 % (450-1050 nm) 80 % @ 750 nm
FD7-PM 400 nm >70 % (450-950 nm) 80 % @ 600 nm
FD8 800 nm >40 % (800-1700 nm) 55 % @ 1300 nm
FD9 500 nm >50 % (500-1300 nm) 60 % @ 900 nm
FD10 NA >80 % (500-1100 nm) 90 % @ 750 nm
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Note: For further detailed information regarding the SuperK CONNECT, refer to
the SuperK Fiber Delivery System including CONNECT Product Guide.
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E CONTROL Software
Installing CONTROL
Download the software from:
Follow the steps of Procedure 13.
Procedure 13 Installing CONTROL

Action
1 On your PC, launch the installer package and click the

Run button. Installer
2 The installation wizard appears.
Click Next to continue.
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Installing CONTROL
Action
3 Click Next to accept the default installation directory or

select another directory by clicking the Browse button
and then clicking Next once the new directory is selected.
4 Uncheck any components not required. By default, all

components are checked and installed.
5 Read the End-User License Agreement, and select: “I

accept the license.”.
Selecting: “I do not accept the license” ends the

installation wizard.
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Installing CONTROL
Action
6 The wizard creates a start menu folder with program

short-cuts.
Use the default name or enter a new name for the folder.
7 Check the box to create a desktop shortcut to access

CONTROL.
Click Next to continue
8 Check the Silicon Labs driver installation (recommended)

and click Next.
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Installing CONTROL
Action
9 Click Install to install NKTP CONTROL software on your

PC.
Click Cancel to abort the installation.
The wizard displays a progress meter for the installation.
NOTE: a normal install should only take a few seconds.
10 Click Next to install the UART drivers for the PC USB port.
11 Read the end-user License Agreement, and select “I

accept this agreement”.
Selecting “I don’t accept this agreement” aborts the

driver installation. Otherwise, check the “I accept this
agreement” button and click Next to install the driver.
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Installing CONTROL
Action
12 A drivers installation window appears. Wait for the

installation to finish.
13 The Silicon Labs drivers is installed successfully.
Click Finish to end the installation wizard.
14 CONTROL is now installed.
Check the Run... box to launch CONTROL when the Finish

button is clicked.
Click Finish.
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Installing CONTROL
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F Troubleshooting and Errors
Troubleshooting
Table 22 Laser troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause Action
Laser Disabled Interlock signals shorted to 1. Disconnect the power to the laser. Locate and remove the
ground. interlock circuit short to ground.
2. Turn on the SuperK EVO system and reset the interlock with
the key switch.
No 1. No Power 1. Check the AC mains and the AC power cord/power supply.

Communication 2. COM port setting incorrect 2. Check that the PC has assigned a COM port to the laser.
with CONTROL
3. Defective USB Cable 3. Check the USB cable condition or swap it with a known
4. Ethernet or IP network working cable.
issue 4. Ping the laser from the CONTROL PC or connect another PC to
the lasers Ethernet connector and ping the CONTROL PC.
Check that the laser’s IP settings are correct for the connected
subnetwork.
No Emissions 1. Key Switch is OFF 1. Turn the Key to the ON position

2. Interlock Circuit is open 2. Correct the circuit open and reset the key switch. The circuit
3. The laser experiences a open could be one of the following:
failure due to an alarm • External Bus Defeater loose or not connected
condition. • External Bus accessory cable loose or defective
• Door switch defective or an open in its connecting cable to

the LEMO plug.
• LEMO plug loose or defective
3. Check the laser alarms and refer to Table 23, “Errors codes
and recovery action,” on page 104.
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Error codes and recovery
Error codes and recovery

Table 23 lists the errors and their appropriate responses.
Table 23 Errors codes and recovery action

Error Code Recovery Action
2 Check if the interlock has been activated, otherwise turn the key switch to the on position
to enable the laser.
5 Check the communication links between the PC and CONTROL software.

Enable the laser by clicking the Emission button OFF/ON.
If problem persists disable watchdog mode
7,12 Ensure the ambient temperature in the environment surrounding the laser is within the
specified range. See Appendix A.
Also ensure the cooling requirements such as air or water flow are met depending on the
chassis. See “Mechanical Installation” on page 33.
48 1. Move the beam delivery collimator head against a power meter.

2. Set to 0% power (slider all the way to the left in CONTROL software)
3. Enable the laser by clicking the Emission button on.
4. Slowly increase power to 100%.
If the alarm clears:

Before returning the laser to normal operation, check the installation for back reflections
to the laser (e.g. from a lens mounted in front of the collimator). See “Connecting the
optical output (collimator installation)” on page 42
If the alarm persists:
– or –
If the laser emission are disabled:
Contact NKT Photonics. See Appendix B.
3,49,50,55 1. Set to 0% power (slider all the way to the left in CONTROL software)
2. Enable the laser by clicking the Emission button on.
3. Slowly increase power to 100%.
.
If the problem is not resolved contact NKT Photonics. See Appendix B.
Any other code Contact NKT Photonics. See Appendix B.
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F Unpacking and Packing the Laser
Unpacking the laser
Note: NKT Photonics recommends that you save the original packaging in a se-
cure dry location. The packaging is designed to help prevent damage to your la-
ser for future shipping or storage requirements.
Carefully unpack the laser following the instructions in Procedure 14.
Caution: The laser is calibrated precisely at the factory, avoid jarring the laser
when unpacking it.
Accessory kit Once you have unpacked the laser, check that all the components of the
accessory kit, as shown in Figure 47, are included.
Figure 47 Accessory kit components
Note: Paper documents not shown: emission output Test Report sheet, and Safe-
ty, Handling and Regulatory Information document.
Procedure 14 Unpacking the laser

Actioni
1 Open the top flaps of the packing carton by cutting the packing tape along the seams of the flaps.
2 Remove the power supply from the top foam packing and then holding the foam, slide it out from the box.
3 Remove the anti-static bag containing the laser and its accessories (accessory foam) from the carton.
4 Open the anti-static bag and remove the accessory foam and the laser from the bag.
5 Carefully remove the collimator with its armored fiber cable from the accessory foam.
6 Put all the packing material back into the carton and store it in a safe dry location.
i. Refer to Figure 48
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Prepare and pack the laser for shipping
Figure 48 SuperK EVO packaging
Power supply
Top foam
Fiber collimator foam
8 9 10 11 Anti-static bag
SuperK EVO laser
Bottom foam
Shipping carton
Caution: NKT Photonics recommends to use the laser’s original packaging. Us-
ing any other packaging may increase the chance of shipping damage to occur.
Contact NKT Photonics support if you require replacement packaging.
Carefully pack the laser following the instructions in Procedure 15.
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Procedure 15 Packing the laser

Actioni
1 Remove all packing material from the shipping carton except for the bottom foam.
2 Put the accessory foam on top of the laser and carefully place the collimator and armored fiber cable into the foam.
3 Put the laser and accessory foam into the anti-static bag and then seal the bag.
4 Place the anti-static bag containing the laser into the shipping carton, sliding it into the bottom foam.
5 Place the top foam into the carton over the laser.
6 Place the power supply into the top foam and then seal the carton flaps with tape using an H-pattern.
i. Refer to Figure 48
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SuperK EVO series

White Light Laser

SuperK EVO Passively Cooled

SuperK EVO HP Air Cooled

SuperK EVO HP Water Cooled

This product guide is intended to provide functional, operational and installation

• Operating the Laser – provides information and procedures on how to

SuperK EVO Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information

Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

Chapters Inside This guide includes the following chapters:

• Chapter I “Laser Description” — Describes the SuperK EVO laser series

• Chapter 2 “Chassis Types” — Describes the laser chassis models available

• Chapter 3 “Mechanical Installation” — Includes information and procedures

• Chapter 5 “Communicating with the Laser” — Includes procedures on

• Chapter 6 “Turning on the Laser” — Contains procedures on how to safely

• Chapter 7 “CONTROL Interface” — Includes descriptions and procedures of

• Chapter 8 “Configuring External Control” — This chapter provides details on

• Appendices — The guide includes multiple appendices including laser

Revision The table below records the document revision details.

Date Revision Comments

October 2019 1.01 1st release

October 2019 1.02 Numerous technical corrections

November 2019 1.03 CONTROL interface updates and technical corrections

April 2020 1.04 Updated table 20

January 2021 1.10 Release 1.0 includes the following changes:

October 2019 1.01 1st release

October 2019 1.02 Numerous technical corrections

November 2019 1.03 CONTROL interface updates and technical corrections

Water cooled SuperK EVO – Hose and fitting

March 2022 1.2 Updated the following:

Guide Overview .............................................................................................. 3

Target Audience ................................................................................... 3

Chapters Inside .................................................................................... 3

Added information and Safety Notices ................................................. 4

Section 1 LASER DESCRIPTION 17

Temperature regulation ...................................................................... 19

Front panel interfaces............................................................................. 20

External bus ....................................................................................... 20

Mounting clamp slot ........................................................................... 20

RS-232 Serial port ............................................................................. 20

Key switch .......................................................................................... 20

Status LEDs ....................................................................................... 21

Pulse Output ...................................................................................... 21

DC power input .................................................................................. 21

External control input ......................................................................... 21

Optical output fiber ............................................................................. 21

Configuration and operation overview .................................................... 22

CONTROL application ....................................................................... 22

Custom laser control .......................................................................... 23

Laser emission stabilization using feedback ...................................... 23

External laser emission control .......................................................... 23

Key switch and interlock safety .......................................................... 23

Synchronizing external equipment ..................................................... 24

Laser accessory management ........................................................... 24

Chassis labels ........................................................................................ 27

2 Chassis Types .............................................................................................. 29

Passively cooled SuperK EVO ............................................................... 29

Air cooled SuperK EVO .......................................................................... 29

Water cooled SuperK EVO ..................................................................... 30