Multichannel laser

Multichannel laser

LKL-Combinador
CW Lasers
Kvant Laser
Characteristics

- RGB, RYCV, custom
- free-space or fiber coupled output
- full control: manual, analog, TTL, USB (software)

CW & modulable laser combiner engine, Kvant Laser for industrial OEM and R&D research applications, biophotonics, microscopy

The multichannel laser engines (laser combiners, multicolor lasers, multi-wavelength lasers) are based on a set of lasers and the optics necessary to align them, all within a single frame.

 

They enable this way the emission of different wavelengths in an aligned way by the same output (from 1 to 4 outputs), either simultaneously or selectively, to fiber (multi-mode, single-mode or maintained polarization) or collimated (free-space).

A single controller allows to control the power and the on/off together or independently of all lasers. Depending on the model and the manufacturer, you can place inside up to 8 lasers of the highest quality in the range 320 - 2000 nm.

 

That is why in laser microscopy applications (Confocal, Raman, Fluorescence, Super-resolution, Single Molecule Localization, Light Sheet, STORM, FRAP) or LIBS, Flow Citometry, optogenetics and neuroscience, multichannel light engines (multichannel lasers, multi-wavelength laser, multicolor laser, ...) are so appreciated.

 

In fluorescence microscopy, clinical diagnosis, and biomedical science in general (i.e.: protein cell imaging, cancer diagnostics, flow cytometry), varying light sources are utilized to excite the fluorophores, such as LEDs, supercontinuum lasers and/or monochrome lasers. It is common to have multiple fluorophores present in a specimen, and therefore varying wavelengths would be needed to achieve an efficient excitation. More wavelengths used for excitation will result in more cellular properties detected simultaneously.

 

Our Quattro series laser engine combiners embody a combination of four individual laser sources in a single compact package and a single laser output. Aligning the four beams to shine them into a microscope will be your least concern, as we have taken it upon ourselves to do it for you. It is a quick and cost-effective method to integrate four laser wavelengths simultaneously into your research system. The four wavelengths can be selected from various wavelengths ranging from 375nm to 915nm and output power up to hundreds of milliwatts per wavelength.

 

Key features of the family of multicolor lasers:
- all wavelengths are controlled via a single control box

- free space beam and fiber coupled versions
- analog and TTL modulation
- USB computer control
- independent potentiometers for each wavelength
- free selection (customizations) of emission wavelengths (wide selection of laser modules below)

 

The most frequent combination is 405nm, 488nm, 561nm with 638nm, which our RYCV model conveniently includes.

 

Specifications of the RCYV-200/600 LKL-Combinador laser combiners:

Model nr. LKL-RYCV-200 (LKL-RYCV-600)
Optical output power and wavelengths 50 (150) mW / (405 ± 5) nm
50 (150) mW / (488 ± 5) nm
50 (150) mW / (561 ± 5) nm
50 (150) mW / (637 ± 5) nm
(For other wavelengths  contact us)
Light source Diode (405/488/637 nm) OPSL** (561 nm)
Laser class according to IEC 60825-1 standard 3B (4)
Beam size (D95) (horizontal*vertical) 3.5 mm *
Beam divergence (horizontal/vertical) 0.2 mrad*
Polarization ratio > 100:1
MŽ (horizontal/vertical) < 1.3
Mode structure TEM00
Modulation input (individual for each color) Analogue input: SMA or 6-pole terminal, 0 – 5 V, CW to 50 kHz
TTL input: SMA or 6-pole terminal, CW to 50 kHz
PC control: USB
TTL input: four potentiometers
Impulse rise time < 5 µs @ 405/488/637 nm
< 18 µs @ 561 nm
Interlock yes
Shutter electro-mechanical
Power consumption < 95 W
Input voltage 24 V
Dimensions laser head (LxWxH) 204 x 114 x 82 mm (excl. connectors)
Control box dimensions (LxWxH) 169 x 169 x 36 mm (excl. connectors)
Operating temperature 10 – 35 °C
Storage temperature 5 – 50 °C
Heat dissipation < 70 W
ESD protection STN EN 61326-1
* Other beam size/divergence on request

 

Here you can see at a glance our main CW lasers with analog and digital-TTL modulation from our manufacturer Kvant:

Wavelength Single-diode Multi-diode Solid State
(nm) Single mode (TEM00, mW) Multi-mode (mW) Multi-mode (W) DPSS (mW) OPSL (W)
320 ±1       20  
375 ±5 70 200, 400, 800      
395 ±5 120 300      
405 ±5 200, 300 500, 1000, 1200, 2500 up to 8    
415 ±5 120        
420 ±5 120        
425 ±5   1500      
435 ±5   5000      
445 ±5 100, 500 1500, 3500, 5000 up to 30    
455 ±5     up to 200    
458 ±5 500 5000      
460 ±3         2 (*)
462 ±5   1400, 5000      
473 ±5 100, 300 1000      
480 ±3         2, 4 (*)
488 ±3         3, 5 (*)
488 ±5 60, 200, 300 2000      
505 ±5 80        
514 ±3         3, 5 (*)
515 ±5 30        
520 ±5 120 300      
525 ±5   1400 up to 50    
532 ±3         3, 5, 8, 10 (*)
532 ±5   1300      
577 ±3         3,  5, 6 (*)
590 ±3         2, 3 (*)
607 ±1       180  
637 ±5 180   up to 7    
638 ±5   600, 1000, 1200, 1500      
639 ±1       400  
639 ±3         2.5, 5 (*)
660 ±5 200 1200      
675 ±5 200 1200      
690 ±5 200 1200      
785 ±5   400      
808 ±5   2000      
808 ±10     up to 8    
830 ±5   2000      
852 ±5   600      
915 ±5   300      
940 ±5   700      
960 ±10 250        
980 ±10 200        
1000-2000 On request On request      
(*) OPSL: TEM00 and multimode versions        

 

Our continuouos and modulated lasers are not low cost but are economical, cost-effective models for their high performance.

 

Don't forget that if you have or need a laser, you may very well need our PCL services:
- laser safety training
- laser safety consultancy

 

Or maybe our laser related products:
- laser protection products: goggles & helmets, windows, barriers, curtains, cabins, clothing
- laser power and energy measurement
- laser beam profile analysis
- spectrometers

 

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