THORLABS M F1 Series User manual

Fiber Coupled LED
MxxxF1 Series
Operation Manual
2012

Version:
Date:
1.3
22.05.2012
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Foreword
Contents
2
1 General Information 3
31.1 Safety
31.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories
31.3 Parts List
2 Operating Instruction 4
3 Maintenance and Service 5
4 Appendix 6
64.1 Technical Data
184.2 LED Spectra
224.3 Drawing
234.4 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

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damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause
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1 General Information
1.1 Safety
Attention
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction
manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly as it was designed for.
Optical power density out of the output connector or fiber tip may be hazardous to
human eye - do not look into the connector or fiber aperture.
All modules must only be operated with proper shielded connection cables.
Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be carried
out or components not supplied by Thorlabs be used.
This precision device is only serviceable if properly packed into the complete original
packaging including the plastic foam sleeves. If necessary, ask for a replacement
package.
1.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories
Ordering Codes
MxxxF1 - Fiber coupled mounted LED, xxx stands for the wavelength, see section Technical
Data .
Optical Fiber
We recommend to use MMF (multimode fiber). Connection to MxxxF1 must be made via a
SMA fiber connector.
Optical output power is specified for a 400µm MMF with a numeric aperture of 0.39 at the max.
allowed LED current. Optical power increases proportionally to the core diameter and nearly
with the square of NA.
1.3 Parts List
Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents
and you have inspected the MxxxF1 Series mechanically and electrically.
Verify that you have received the following items within the package:
1. MxxxF1 Fiber Coupled LED
2. Operation Manual
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2 Operating Instruction
Take care for air ventilation in order to avoid overheating of the LED. Increased temperature
leads to optical power drop and shortened life time.
Note
Optical fibers exhibit in conjunction with UV LED (365nm, 385nm and 455nm) a behavior,
which seems paradoxal on a first glance: This high-energy emission causes a change of the
optical properties of the fiber, particularly it leads to a change of refraction index. This change
is expressed in a slow decrease of insertion loss and improved coupling properties. Thus, and
for a certain time interval after switching on the LED, the optical power increases and reaches
a stable value after 5-20min, depending on the fiber type and wavelength. This process is
reversible, but the relaxation may take hours and can be forced e.g. by heating the fiber.
Please pay attention to this behavior if your application is sensitive with respect to power
stability.
The following picture shows the male connector of the MxxxF1 fiber coupled LED. It is a
standard M8x1 sensor circular connector. Pin 1 and 2 are the connection to the LED. Pin 3 and
4 are used for the internal EEPROM in the MxxxF1 series. Do not use these connections when
using a different LED driver than the Thorlabs series of LED drivers.
Pinning of the DC connector of MxxxF1 (view from pin side)
Power supply
We recommend to use Thorlabs DC2100 or LEDD1B LED current drivers (for control of single
LED), alternatively DC4100 with DC4100-HUB (control of up to 4 individual LED
simultaneously). These current sources are fully compatible with MxxxF1 fiber coupled LED.
The following table gives an overview about the different LED drivers.
Model
Max.
current
Max. fwd.
voltage
channels
Current Limit
Capability
Notes
LEDD1B
1200 mA
11 V
1
Yes
T-Cube LED Driver
DC2100
2000 mA
24 V
1
Yes
High Power LED Driver
DC4100
1000 mA
5 V
4
Yes
4 Channel LED Driver
In case you decide to use your own DC source, please make sure that the operation current
won’t exceed the max. allowed value (see Technical Data ).
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Operation
If one of the a.m. Thorlabs LED current drivers is used, please follow the instructions in the
driver’s User Manual.
If using a 3rd party current source, make sure
- about correct connection - use only pin 1 and 2!
- that the current source delivers at nominal LED current a sufficient forward voltage
- that the max. LED current (see Technical Data ) is not exceeded.
3 Maintenance and Service
Protect the MxxxF1 Series from adverse weather conditions. The MxxxF1 Series is not water
resistant.
Attention
To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquids or solvents!
MxxxF1 Series fiber coupled LED do not contain any serviceable by the user parts. Do not
open the enclosure.
Do not stick any items into the SMA connector aperture - you may damage the LED.
The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user. It does not contain any modules
and/or components that could be repaired by the user himself. If a malfunction occurs, please
contact Thorlabs for return instructions.
Do not remove covers!
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4.1 Technical Data
Note
Minimum and Typical LED Output Power (marked *) measured using a MM Fiber with 400 µm
core diameter, 0.39 NA.
All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing)
1. M365F1
Color
UV
Dominant Wavelength
365 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
3.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
4.1 mW
Current for LED Power Test
700 mA
Maximum Current CW
700 mA
Forward Voltage
4.4 V
Line Width (FWHM)
7.5 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h
2. M385F1
Color
UV
Dominant Wavelength
385 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
9.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
10.7 mW
Current for LED Power Test
700 mA
Maximum Current CW
700 mA
Forward Voltage
4.3 V
Line Width (FWHM)
10 nm
Typical Lifetime
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3. M405F1
Color
UV
Dominant Wavelength
405 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
3.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
3.7 mW
Current for LED Power Test
500 mA
Maximum Current CW
500 mA
Forward Voltage
3.6 V
Line Width (FWHM)
12 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h
4. M420F1
Color
Violet
Dominant Wavelength
420 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
1.6 mW
Typical LED Output Power
1.7 mW
Current for LED Power Test
500 mA
Maximum Current CW
500 mA
Forward Voltage
3.6 V
Line Width (FWHM)
12 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h

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5. M455F1
Color
Royal Blue
Dominant Wavelength
455 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
9.5 mW
Typical LED Output Power
11.0 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
3.2 V
Line Width (FWHM)
25 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h
6. M470F1
Color
Blue
Dominant Wavelength
470 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
8.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
10.1 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
3.6 V
Line Width (FWHM)
25 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h

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7. M490F1
Color
Blue
Dominant Wavelength
490 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
2.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
2.3 mW
Current for LED Power Test
350 mA
Maximum Current CW
350 mA
Forward Voltage
3.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
25 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h
8. M505F1
Color
Cyan
Dominant Wavelength
505 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
7.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
8.0 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
3.3 V
Line Width (FWHM)
30 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h

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9. M530F1
Color
Green
Dominant Wavelength
530 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
4.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
5.1 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
3.6 V
Line Width (FWHM)
33 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h
10. M565F1
Color
Green Yellow
Dominant Wavelength
565 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
1.8 mW
Typical LED Output Power
2.0 mW
Current for LED Power Test
500 mA
Maximum Current CW
500 mA
Forward Voltage
3.2 V
Line Width (FWHM)
80 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h

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11. M590F1
Color
Amber
Dominant Wavelength
590 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
2.5 mW
Typical LED Output Power
3.2 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
2.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
18 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h
12. M617F1
Color
Orange
Dominant Wavelength
617 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
9.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
10.8 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
2.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
18 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h

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13. M625F1
Color
Red
Dominant Wavelength
625 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
8.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
10.1 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
2.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
18 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h
14. M660F1
Color
Deep Red
Dominant Wavelength
660 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
13.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
14.5 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
2.15 V
Line Width (FWHM)
25 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h

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15. M735F1
Color
Far Red
Dominant Wavelength
735 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
1.6 mW
Typical LED Output Power
1.9 mW
Current for LED Power Test
500 mA
Maximum Current CW
800 mA
Forward Voltage
1.9 V
Line Width (FWHM)
25 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h
16. M780F1
Color
IR
Dominant Wavelength
780 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
1.3 mW
Typical LED Output Power
1.5 mW
Current for LED Power Test
500 mA
Maximum Current CW
800 mA
Forward Voltage
2.0 V
Line Width (FWHM)
25 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h

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17. M850F1
Color
IR
Dominant Wavelength
850 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
6.5 mW
Typical LED Output Power
7.7 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
1.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
30 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h
18. M880F1
Color
IR
Dominant Wavelength
880 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
2.4 mW
Typical LED Output Power
2.8 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
1.7 V
Line Width (FWHM)
50 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h

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19. M940F1
Color
IR
Dominant Wavelength
940 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
5.5 mW
Typical LED Output Power
6.5 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
1.4 V
Line Width (FWHM)
30 nm
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h
20. M970F1
Color
IR
Dominant Wavelength
970 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
0.2 mW
Typical LED Output Power
0.2 mW
Current for LED Power Test
600 mA
Maximum Current CW
600 mA
Forward Voltage
1.4 V
Line Width (FWHM)
45 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h

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21. M1050F1
Color
IR
Dominant Wavelength
1050 nm
Minimum LED Output Power
1.1 mW
Typical LED Output Power
1.4 mW
Current for LED Power Test
700 mA
Maximum Current CW
700 mA
Forward Voltage
1.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
60 nm
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h
22. MWWHF1
Color
Warm White
Correlated Color Temperature
3000 K
Minimum LED Output Power
6.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
7.0 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
3.5 V
Line Width (FWHM)
N/A
Typical Lifetime
>10,000 h

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23. MCWHF1
Color
Cold White
Correlated Color Temperature
5600 K
Minimum LED Output Power
6.0 mW
Typical LED Output Power
7.0 mW
Current for LED Power Test
1000 mA
Maximum Current CW
1000 mA
Forward Voltage
3.6 V
Line Width (FWHM)
N/A
Typical Lifetime
>50,000 h

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