
To ensure the lifetime and the stability of the laser it is recommended that it is mounted in a suitable
heat sink/mount. The case temperature should be kept within the specied range at all times, failure
to do this could result in shortened lifetime or catastrophic failure. As a guide, laser diode lifetime
decreases by a factor of two (approx.) for every ten degree increase in operating temperature.
To assist with this requirement the Lyte-MV 2 has a threaded front barrel (M18x1) which can t to a
bulkhead or threaded hole. The direct contact of the barrel to the mount helps to ensure heat sinking
and improve laser diode lifetime. Alternatively a version of Global Laser’s heavy duty clamp which has a
thread arm is available. To further assist mounting the module is supplied with two nut’s which are
tted to the front barrel. A tool to t a 24mm nut is required for adjustment. To further improve reliability
the barrel is isolated from the laser diode supply voltage at all times.
Mounting the Lyte-MV 2 in the Heavy Duty Clamp (See drawing B)
1. Secure the clamp to a surface. There are two methods:
a. Screw an M5 stud to the bottom of the base, or
b. Remove the base by removing 2 x grub screw B with the supplied Allen key, then thread an M5
cap screw through the top of the base. Then re-attach the base to the body of the clamp.
2. Loosen Allen screw A with the supplied Allen key
3. Slide your laser into the mounting hole and then tighten Allen screw A
4. Loosen grub screw A
5. Adjust the vertical angle of your laser and then tighten grub screw A
6. Loosen 2 x grub screw B. This will allow the main body of the mount to be rotated independently of
the base
7. Adjust the horizontal angle of your laser and then tighten 2 x grub screw B
Mounting the Lyte-MV 2 in the Heavy Duty Clamp with the Magnetic Base (See drawing B&C)
1. Secure the magnetic base to the Heavy Duty Clamp
a. Screw the stud on the top of the magnetic base into the centre hole at the bottom of the
Heavy Duty Clamp
2. Remove the keeper from the magnetic base and place on a ferrous surface
3. Loosen Allen screw A with the supplied Allen key
4. Slide your laser into the mounting hole and then tighten Allen screw A
5. Loosen grub screw A
6. Adjust the vertical angle of your laser and then tighten grub screw A
7. Loosen 2 x grub screw B. This will allow the main body of the mount to be rotated independently of
the base
8. Adjust the horizontal angle of your laser and then tighten 2 x grub screw B
Mounting