Pasco Scientific OS-8475 User manual

012-12250A
OS-8525A
BASIC OPTICS
RED DIODE LASER
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM TH IS APERTURE
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10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, A. 95747 USA
OS-8525A
BASIC OPTICS
RED DIODE LASER
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
®
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, A. 95747 USA
OS-8475
DIODE LASER FOR
OPTICS SYSTEMS
Manufactured by:
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, CA 9 747 USA
®
Complies with FDA
performance standards for
laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated une 24, 2007
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
650nm, <1mW CW (Re )
CLASSIFIED 60825-1 2007
Complies with FDA
performance standards for
laser products except for
deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated une 24, 2007
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
650nm, <1mW CW (Re )
CLASSIFIED 60825-1 2007
Warning label
located on Product
Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model OS-8475 DIODE LASER FOR
OPTICS SYSTEMS
Introduction
The OS-8475 Diode Laser for PASCO Optics Systems
is designed specifically as an integrated alternate light
source for the PASCO OS-8500 Introductory Optics
System. This accessory can also be used as an inexpen-
sive light source option for PASCO OS-9250
(advanced) or OS-9251 (intermediate) Optics Systems.
The magnetic steel base of the Diode Laser incorporates
an “alignment edge” that, when placed against the
alignment rail of your PASCO Optics System, aligns
the laser beam to the optical path of your existing
system’s components. The laser diode assembly can
also be rotated 360° adding flexibility to experiment set
up. See Figure 1.
Equipment
– Diode Laser for PASCO Optics Systems.
– 9VDC adapter
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thumbscrew
“alignment edge”
Additional equipment recommended:
– PASCO OS-8500 Introductory Optics System
– PASCO OS-9250 Advanced Optics System (with-
out laser)
– PASCO OS-9251 Intermediate Optics System
(without laser)
Replacement parts:
Description PASCO part no.
thumbscrew assembly 617-008
Optics System mount 648-06146
CAUTION - use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those speci-
fied herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
This Laser Product is designated as Class 2 during
all procedures of operation.
Do not point the laser or allow the laser to be
directed or reflected toward people or animals.
Figure 1: OS-8475 Diode Laser Features
Manufacture
I.D. Label

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SPEED OF LIGHT
RED DIODE LASER
OS-8475
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
®
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, A. 95747 USA
OS-8475
DIODE LASER FOR
OPTICS SYSTEMS
Manufactured by:
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, CA 9 747 USA
®
SPEED OF LIGHT
RED DIODE LASER
OS-8475
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
®
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, A. 95747 USA
SPEED OF LIGHT
RED DIODE LASER
OS-8475
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
®
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, A. 95747 USA
OS-8475
DIODE LASER FOR
OPTICS SYSTEMS
Manufactured by:
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, CA 9 747 USA
®
OS-8528A
DIODE LASER
P
ASCO
OPTICS SYSTEMS
9 VD 500mA
GND
3.5mm
HORIZONTAL
ADJUST
VERTI AL
ADJUST
ON
OFF
POWER
+9VDC
RED LASER DIODE
Wavelength: 650 nm
Output: <1 mW
OS-8475
DIODE LASER FOR
OPTICS SYSTEMS
Manufactured by:
10101 Foothill Blvd.
Roseville, CA 9 747 USA
®
Specifications
Assembly
1. Determine the configuration of your experiment
and the location in which the Diode Laser will be
set up and adjust the orientation of the Diode Laser
accordingly. Make sure the face of the laser diode
assembly is relatively perpendicular to the surface
of your optics bench. This will minimize the
amount of fine adjustment you may need to per-
form in step 4. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure
the laser diode module.
2. Place the “alignment edge” of the Diode Laser
against the alignment rail of your PASCO optics
bench. See Figures 2 and 3.
3. Plug the 9VDC adapter phone plug into the back of
the laser and turn on the laser.
4. If necessary, use the adjustment screws to align the
laser beam from left-to-right and up-and down. See
Figure 4.
5. When using with the Laser Slits, OS-8529, slide the
Laser Diode to the top of the slots on the mount
Classification Class II Laser
Wavelength 532 nm (green)
650 nm (red)
Maximum Output <1 mW
Divergence <2 mrd
Beam Diameter at
aparture 3 mm
Figure 2: Laser Diode Setup foPASCO Introductory
Optics bench
PASCO Advanced
Optics bench
(not included)
Figure 3: Laser Diode Setup for
PASCO Advanced Optics bench
OS-8475
Laser Diode
PASCO Introduc-
tory Optics bench
(not included)
OS-8475
Laser Diode
Figure 4: Laser Beam Fine Adjustment
input jack
(9VDC)
adjustment
screws
mount slots

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Technical Support
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:
Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.
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➧NOTE: NO service or maintenance is allowed, on this product,
by the customer. Return unit to the factory for service or repair.
Unit is NOT to be opened or modified by the Customer.
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