PASCO OS-8458 User manual

Instruction Sheet
012-09867A
Basic Optics Diode Laser
OS-8458 (green)
OS-8525A (red)
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Introduction
PASCO models OS-8458 and OS-8525A are diode lasers
designed for use with PASCO Basic Optics systems. Each laser is
permanently mounted in a holder that can be snapped into a Basic
Optics bench or used freestanding on a tabletop. The holder
includes vertical and horizontal adjustment screws for fine-tun-
ing the angle of the laser beam. An included AC adapter provides
power.
Compatible Equipment
The laser can be used with PASCO Basic Optics equipment
including the Basic Optics System (OS-8515C), 120 cm Basic
Optics Bench (OS-8508), Diffraction Optics Kit (OS-8531), and
more. See the PASCO catalog or the on-line store at
www.pasco.com for a complete description of all Basic Optics
equipment.
Set-up
1. Attach the laser to a Basic Optics bench by aligning the base
of the holder with the central channel of the bench and push-
ing down to snap it in place.
2. Squeeze the base of the holder and slide the laser along the
bench to the desired location.
3. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and the power input
jack.
Included Equipment Part Number
Green Laser in Mount
or
Red Laser in Mount
OS-8458
OS-8525A
AC Adapter, 9 VDC output
(not shown)
540-007 (120 VAC)
or
540-027 and 516-006 (230 VAC)
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OS-8458
BASICOPTICS
GREEND
IODELASER
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OS-8525A
BASIC OPTICS
REDDIODELASER
Red Laser
in mount
Power input jack
Power sw itch
Vertical adjustment
screw
Horizontal adjustment
screw
Green Laser
in mount
CAUTION
Laser Radiation.
Do not stare into
beam.
Class II laser product.

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Model No. OS-8458 Notes
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4. Slide the power switch on the back of the laser to turn the
beam on or off.
5. Turn the vertical and horizontal adjustment screws to aim the
beam.
Notes
• These lasers are designed for use in room temperature envi-
ronments (10° C to 35° C).
• For optical power stability, allow the laser to warm up for 5
to 10 minutes.
• These lasers are designed for use in student labs and class-
room demonstrations.
• To maximize laser life, turn off the laser when it is unat-
tended or not in use.
Specifications
Technical Support
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:
Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.
Copyright
The PASCO scientific 012-09867A
Basic Optics Diode Laser Instruction
Sheet
is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is granted to
non-profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this man-
ual, providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and
classrooms, and are not sold for profit. Reproduction under any other cir-
cumstances, without the written consent of PASCO scientific, is prohibited.
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Classification Class II Laser
Wavelength 532 nm (green)
650 nm (red)
Maximum Output <1 mW
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