Schäfter+Kirchhoff 60FC-K Series User manual

Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-K
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Fiber Collimators Series 60FC-K
This document provides assistance in installing the fiber collimators series 60FC-K. It describes how a fiber
cable is attached and how the collimation setting is adjusted.
1. Before You Start
The fiber collimator is shipped with a protection cap for the fiber receptacle and with a front cap.
Please remove all the protection caps first and do not use them as beam
dumps (risk of photo contamination).
Notice:
There is a two-part protection cap on the receptacle. Please perform the following steps in order to remove
this cap:
Figure 1:
First, remove the threaded cap from
the fiber receptacle of the fiber
collimator.
Figure 2:
Then, slightly loosen the small pin
screw. Use the screwdriver 9D-12.
Make sure to not loosen it too far, as it
is small and easily lost.
Figure 3:
Now, pull out the plug.

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Now make sure that the connector of the fiber you want to attach matches the receptacle type of the fiber
collimator:
• Use fibers with FC-APC (8°-polish) connectors for fiber collimators with an inclined coupling axis
(60FC-K-4).
• Use fibers with FC-PC (0°-polish) connectors for fiber collimators with a coaxial axis
(60FC-K-0).
The fiber collimators are compatible to all fiber connectors type FC, including fiber connectors with end caps.
• Do not touch either the optical surface of the lens or the fiber end-face.
• If the coupler is not in use, reattach both rear and front protection caps.
Notice:
Refer to the laser instruction manual for all instructions regarding laser
safety!
• Do not stare directly into the laser beam (which can cause permanent
damage to the eyes).
• Do not stare at the reflected beam from reflective objects.
• Do not point the laser beam to other individuals.
Caution!

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2. Attaching a Fiber Cable to the Fiber Collimator
For attaching a fiber cable to the fiber collimator perform the following steps:
Figure 4:
To prevent damage to the sensitive
fiber end-face, always insert the fiber
connector`s ferrule Aat an angle, with
the connector key Bproperly aligned
to the receptacle notch C.
Figure 5:
When the ferrule tip is safely located
in the inner cylinder of the receptacle,
align the connector to the
receptacle axis and carefully introduce
the connector into the fiber collimator.
Figure 6:
Then, orient the connector key in a
way that it is pressed gently onto
the right-hand side of the receptacle
notch.
Figure 7:
Gently screw on the connector cap
nut onto the receptacle until it is
finger-tight.
A
B
C

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Figure 8:
Finally, gently tighten the fiber grub
screw to reduce the free play of the
ferrule in the receptacle.
The free play in between the connector ferrule and receptacle is only a few microns, but necessary for
inserting the ferrule without force.
The tightened grub screw and the right-hand orientation rule for the connector, ensure a high reproducibility
in mode field position and angle, which is especially important for attaching and reattaching polarization-
maintaining fiber cables reproducibly.

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3. Adjusting the Collimation Setting
Collimation adjustment (adjustment of the collimating lens in z-direction) is a demanding task and should be
performed preferably using a collimating telescope.
The fiber collimator is shipped pre-adjusted for the labeled wavelength and,
often, it is not necessary for the customer to readjust the lens position. This
is why you can skip this step in most cases.
Notice:
To check the collimation setting of the fiber collimator, couple a radiation source of appropriate wavelength into
the fiber connected to the fiber collimator. Direct the beam to a target about half a Rayleigh length zRaway:
zRπ∙∅2
beam
=
2 λ∙8
Here λ is the optical wavelength and Øbeam the collimated beam diameter (1/e2level).
Refer to the laser instruction manual for all instructions regarding laser
safety!
• Do not stare directly into the laser beam (which can cause permanent
damage to the eyes).
• Do not stare at the reflected beam from reflective objects.
• Do not point the laser beam to other individuals.
Caution!
When correctly collimated, the laser spot diameter on a target about zR/2 away must have approximately the
same diameter such as the beam directly behind the fiber collimator. Additionally, make sure that there is no
focused spot between the fiber collimator and the target at zR/2.
The collimation setting is adjusted by means of an eccentric key. The eccentric key type 60EX-4 is used for
fiber collimators with focal lengths ≤11 mm. For fiber collimators with focal lengths ≥12 mm please use the
eccentric key type 60EX-5.
For adjusting the collimation setting perform the following steps:
Figure 9:
Loosen the two grub screws fixing the
lens position by means of a screwdriver
type 9D-12.

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Figure 10:
Insert the eccentric key into the large
hole. Now, adjust for the focus setting
by rotating the eccentric key. Adjust the
collimation by minimizing the size of the
laser spot on the target about half the
Rayleigh length zRaway.
Figure 11:
Finally, fix the two grub screws in order
to lock the collimation setting.

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4. Adjustment tools
For adjusting the fiber collimators series 60FC-K you need the following tools:
Figure 12:
Screw driver type 9D-12 and eccentric
key type 60EX-4 or type 60EX-5.
Figure 13:
Eccentric key type 60EX-4 or type
60EX-5.

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Date of issue: 03.05.2021
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