Digital control options enable laser modules to interface directly with computerized or electronic control circuits. This interface gives you more precise control of a laser's output power, wavelength, or temperature. Our TTL-compatible D options have a memory that will retain a module's setting for future use after deactivation. The options can be used as a one-time calibration of a laser's settings or as a means of dynamically altering these settings as new needs arise.
A variety of digital control options are available. Options D1, D2, and D3 are economical, lower resolution choices that provide up to 100 possible adjustment positions. Options D4, D5, and D6 offer more precision and higher resolution and are capable of either 256 or 512 adjustment positions.
We also offer DigiPot controller software to aid users in making their digital control options work for them. The DigiPot software enables you to set up your software for proper operation and communication with your digital control options. You have two choices for creating your software configuration. You may (1) load an existing, factory-supplied configuration file, or you may (2) create your own configuration based on the design of your unit. Using either method, you have the option of setting minimum and maximum pot travel values, preventing you from going outside of a specified range. The software also provides access to position controls for all available pots. These controls allow you to read existing pot positions and to write new ones.
The DigiPot software is currently compatible with Windows 95, 98, and 2000. Contact one of our sales engineers to discuss any compatibility issues you may have. |
