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Choose Your Laser by Features Continuous-Wave (CW): StingRay, BioRay, OBIS LS, OBIS LX, Sapphire, OBIS LG, Genesis CX, Genesis MX Modulation: Analog to 500 KHz StingRay, BioRay Modulation: Analog to 100 KHz and/or Digital to 50 KHz OBIS LS High Speed Modulation: Analog to 500 KHz and/or OBIS LX Digital to 150 MHz Fiber Delivery: Fiber Pigtailed, Single-Mode Polarization-Maintaining Fiber OBIS LX, OBIS LS, Sapphire Fiber Connector, FC or SMA, 25 µm Core, SMA 905, 50 µm Core Genesis MX, BioRay FR, OBIS Galaxy Single Frequency (Longitudinal Mode) Sapphire SF, Genesis CX, Genesis MX Miniaturized OEM Laser OBIS CORE LS OPSL (Optically Pumped Semiconductor Laser): Constant Beam Parameters with Power OBIS LS, Sapphire, OBIS LG, Genesis CX, Genesis MX Adjustable Beam Divergence (User Adjustable Lens) StingRay, BioRay, CellX Compact Laser with common beam, common footprint, OBIS LX, OBIS LS common interace, common accessories 6-Laser Remote and Scientific Remote OBIS LX, OBIS LS Beam Combining OBIS Galaxy with Fiber Output and FP lasers (FC/UFC connector), OBIS CellX four laser combined beam with adjustable beam position and steering Laser Box for 5-Laser integration with thermal management OBIS LX, OBIS LS (cooling), Analog/Digital I/O and laser safety features (frequently purchased with OBIS Galaxy) Ultimate Choice. Perfect Match. Life Sciences Guidecoherent.com 9 Elevate Your Life Sciences Application Explore Coherent’s Complete Laser Portfolio and Find Your Solution by Visiting Our Website. Accessories Application Reports Enhanced Application Finder Technical Illustrations, Videos Brochures, Tech Notes, Data Sheets Life Sciences Guide Elevate Your Life Sciences ApplicationSuperior Reliability & Performance 10 OBIS CORE LS Next Generation Miniaturized OEM Laser Module The Coherent OBIS CORE LS suite of products provide miniaturized building blocks for OEM instrument designers. Consisting out of the Optically Pumped Semiconductor Laser (OPSL) technology core of OBIS LS laser with perfect beam parameters and proven reliability the CORE LS lasers are the low-risk choice for OEM instruments in life sciences applications. If small laser foot print, low heat dissipation and perfect beam quality are required the OBIS CORE LS modules are the best fit for OEM instrument designers. FEATURES & BENEFITS • Miniaturized for Integration • Compact and powerful • Perfect beam quality • Low heat dissipation • Up to 150 mW of laser power APPLICATIONS • Confocal Microscopy • DNA Sequencing • Flow Cytometry • Medical Imaging and Instrumentation • Opthalmology OBIS CORE LScoherent.com 11 SPECIFICATIONS OBIS CORE 488LS OBIS CORE 505LS OBIS CORE 514LS OBIS CORE 532LS Wavelength 1 (nm) 488505514532 Output Power 2 (mW) 20, 60, 80, 100, 15030, 10020, 100, 15020, 50, 80, 100, 150 Spatial Mode TEM 00 TEM 00 TEM 00 TEM 00 M 2 (Beam Quality) ≤1.1≤1.1≤1.1≤1.1 Beam Asymmetry≤1:1.1≤1:1.1≤1:1.1≤1:1.1 Beam Diameter at 1/e 2 (mm)0.7 ±0.050.7 ±0.050.7 ±0.050.7 ±0.05 Beam Divergence (mrad, full-angle) <1.2<1.2<1.2<1.2 Pointing Stability (µrad) (over 2 hours after warm-up and ±3°C) <30 <30 <30 <30 Pointing Stability Over Temperature (µrad/°C)<5<5<5<5 RMS Noise (%) (20 Hz to 20 MHz) ≤0.25≤0.25≤0.25≤0.25 Peak-to-Peak Noise (%) (20 Hz to 20 kHz)<1<1<1<1 Long-Term Power Stability (%) (8 hours, ±3°C) <2<2<2<2 Warm-Up Time 3 (minutes) (from cold start)<5<5<5<5 Polarization RatioMinimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Minimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Minimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Minimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Laser Drive ModesCW, Analog Modulation, Digital Modulation, Computer Control Digital Modulation Maximum Bandwidth (kHz) Rise Time (10% to 90%) (ms) Fall Time (10% to 90%) (µs) Extinction Ratio 1 <1 <100 on/no emission 1 <1 <100 on/no emission 1 <1 <100 on/no emission 1 <1 <100 on/no emission Analog Modulation Maximum Bandwidth (kHz) Rise Time (10% to 90%) (ms) Fall Time (10% to 90%) (µs) 1 <1 <1 1 <1 <1 1 <1 <1 1 <1 <1 Dynamic Power Range (%)20 to 11020 to 11020 to 11020 to 110 Static Alignment Tolerances Beam Position from Reference 4 (mm) Beam Angle 4 (mrad) Beam Waist Position at Exit Window (mm) <0.5 <2.5 ±215 <0.5 <2.5 ±215 <0.5 <2.5 ±215 <0.5 <2.5 ±215 Laser Safety Classification3b3b3b3b Power Consumption (W) Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12 Laser Head Baseplate Temp. (Max., °C)40404040 CORE LS Controller Baseplate Temp. (Max., °C)55555555 Heat Dissipation of Laser Head 5 (W) Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5 Heat Dissipation of CORE LS Controller 5 (W) Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6 Ambient Temperature 6 Operating Condition 7 (°C) Non-Operating Condition (°C) 15 to 40 -20 to +60 15 to 40 -20 to +60 15 to 40 -20 to +60 15 to 40 -20 to +60 Shock Tolerance (g) (6 ms) 30303030 1 Laser-to-laser tolerance. All CORE LS versions ±2 nm. 2 Residual laser emission at 808 nm fundamental within beam at 100 mm distance <0.1 mW. 3 For LS versions typical power-on delay 3 minute. 4 See mechanical drawing for exit beam location. 5 Heat load depends on laser power level. Heat dissipation throught baseplate of laser head or controller. 6 Non-Condensing. 7 CORE LS laser head baseplate temperature needs to be maintained at ≤40°C Life Sciences Guide OBIS CORE LS OBIS CORE LSSuperior Reliability & Performance 12 SPECIFICATIONS OBIS CORE 552LS OBIS CORE 561LS OBIS CORE 594LS Wavelength 1 (nm) 552561594 Output Power 2 (mW) 20, 60, 80, 100, 15020, 50, 80, 100, 15020, 60, 100 Spatial Mode TEM 00 TEM 00 TEM 00 M 2 (Beam Quality) ≤1.1≤1.1≤1.1 Beam Asymmetry≤1:1.1≤1:1.1≤1:1.1 Beam Diameter at 1/e 2 (mm)0.7 ±0.050.7 ±0.050.7 ±0.05 Beam Divergence (mrad, full-angle) <1.2<1.2<1.3 Pointing Stability (µrad) (over 2 hours after warm-up and ±3°C) <30 <30 <30 Pointing Stability Over Temperature (µrad/°C)<5<5<5 RMS Noise (%) (20 Hz to 20 MHz) ≤0.25≤0.25≤0.25 Peak-to-Peak Noise (%) (20 Hz to 20 kHz)<1<1<1 Long-Term Power Stability (%) (8 hours, ±3°C) <2<2<2 Warm-Up Time 3 (minutes) (from cold start)<5<5<5 Polarization RatioMinimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Minimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Minimum 100:1, Vertical ±5° Laser Drive ModesCW, Analog Modulation, Digital Modulation, Computer Control Digital Modulation Maximum Bandwidth (kHz) Rise Time (10% to 90%) (ms) Fall Time (10% to 90%) (µs) Extinction Ratio 1 <1 <100 on/no emission 1 <1 <100 on/no emission 1 <1 <100 on/no emission Analog Modulation Maximum Bandwidth (kHz) Rise Time (10% to 90%) (ms) Fall Time (10% to 90%) (µs) 1 <1 <1 1 <1 <1 1 <1 <1 Dynamic Power Range (%)20 to 11020 to 11020 to 110 Static Alignment Tolerances Beam Position from Reference 4 (mm) Beam Angle 4 (mrad) Beam Waist Position at Exit Window (mm) <0.5 <2.5 ±215 <0.5 <2.5 ±215 <0.5 <2.5 ±215 Laser Safety Classification3b3b3b Power Consumption (W) Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12Typical 5 to 8, Max. 12 Laser Head Baseplate Temp. (Max., °C)404040 CORE LS Controller Baseplate Temp. (Max., °C)555555 Heat Dissipation of Laser Head 5 (W) Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5Typical 2 to 4, Max. 5 Heat Dissipation of CORE LS Controller 5 (W) Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6Typical 3 to 5, Max. 6 Ambient Temperature 6 Operating Condition 7 (°C) Non-Operating Condition (°C) 15 to 40 -20 to +60 15 to 40 -20 to +60 15 to 40 -20 to +60 Shock Tolerance (g) (6 ms) 303030 1 Laser-to-laser tolerance. All CORE LS versions ±2 nm. 2 Residual laser emission at 808 nm fundamental within beam at 100 mm distance <0.1 mW. 3 For LS versions typical power-on delay 3 minute. 4 See mechanical drawing for exit beam location. 5 Heat load depends on laser power level. Heat dissipation throught baseplate of laser head or controller. 6 Non-Condensing. 7 CORE LS laser head baseplate temperature needs to be maintained at ≤40°C OBIS CORE LS Life Sciences Guide OBIS CORE LScoherent.com 13 UTILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Operating Voltage 1 (VDC)12 ±2 Dimensions (L x W x H) Laser Head (mm) CORE LS Controller Kit (mm) Cable, Laser Head to Controller (mm) (3 different lengths available) 52 x 27 x 13 mm (2.05 x 1.06 x 0.51 in.) 115 x 33 x 16 mm (4.53 x 1.30 x 0.63 in.) 150, 300, 500 mm (5.91, 11.81, 19.69 in.) Weights Laser Head CORE LS Controller Kit 22 g (0.05 lbs.) 81 g (0.18 lbs.) 1 DC power supply has to meet the following requirements: power >12W; ripple <5% peak-to-peak; line regulation <0.5%. The power supply must comply with SELV and LPS regulations. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS OBIS CORE LS Beam Position 13.1 mm (0.52 in.) 3X Ø 2.4 mm (0.09 in.) 21.0 mm (0.83 in.) 27.0 mm (1.06 in.) 0.0 mm (0.0 in. ) 2.5 mm (0.1 in. ) 44.0 mm (1.73 in. ) 52.0 mm (2.05 in. ) 3.2 mm (0.13 in.) 8.0 mm ±0.5 (0.32 in. ±0.0197) 6.0 mm ±0.5 (0.24 in. ±0.0197) Side View Top View Front View Side ViewRear View Life Sciences Guide OBIS CORE LS OBIS CORE LSSuperior Reliability & Performance 14 Coherent follows a policy of continuous product improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Coherent’s scientific and industrial lasers are certified to comply with the Federal Regulations (21 CFR Subchapter J) as administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health on all systems ordered for shipment after August 2, 1976. Coherent offers a limited warranty for all OBIS CORE LS lasers. For full details of this warranty coverage, please refer to the Service section at www.Coherent.com or contact your local Sales or Service Representative. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS OBIS CORE LS Controller 4X Ø 3.6 mm (0.14 in.) Ø 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) 3.4 mm (0.13 in.) 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) 14.7 mm (0.58 in.) 107.0 mm (4.21 in.) 115.0 mm (4.53 in.) 25.0 mm (0.98 in.) 33.0 mm (1.30 in.) Front ViewSide View Top View ISO 9001 Registered VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION. CLASS IIIB LASER PRODUCT. 350 nm to 1100 nm <500 mW OBIS CORE LS Life Sciences Guide OBIS CORE LScoherent.com 15 StingRay and BioRay With a compact modular design measuring only 19 mm in diameter and using the industries’ premier laser diodes, the StingRay delivers best-in-class performance. High-quality glass optics and sophisticated drive electronics deliver the power and control to your application to improve signal-to-noise and measurement speed. StingRay is the highest-performing top-hat-profile laser available that comes in a variety of fan angles to create the line you need for measurement and profiling applications. Offering the same focus adjustment as the BioRay, the StingRay allows the user to optimize the focus location for the best measurement resolution. BioRay is a Stingray with an included Heat Sink and Mounting Plate for Life Science applications with an elliptical beam output and a user-adjustable beam divergence (adjustable focus). With optional RS-232 control the laser power is adjustable as well as onboard diagnostics for operating hours, diode current, output power, temperature, and more. Select StingRay and BioRay models also include the µFocus and Fiber-Ready (FR) versions. FEATURES & BENEFITS • High Signal-to-Noise with superior Contained Power in the line • 405 nm to 830 nm • Power up to 200 mW • User adjustable focus • Pointing stability <10 µrad/°C • Analog or digital modulation • Microprocessor controlled • Onboard diagnostics monitor • RS-232 control option • Power supply range: 5 to 24 VDC • ESD protection, over-temperature protection, and reverse polarity protection • Optional fiber-ready version APPLICATIONS • Microscopy • Cytometry • Medical Imaging and Instrumentation • Genetics • High Throughput Screening • Machine Vision • 3D Profiling • Industrial StingRay/BioRaySuperior Reliability & Performance 16 LASER OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Spatial ModeTEM 00 (Single Transverse Electric Mode) Beam Quality, M2 (ModeMaster with 90/10 Clip Level)<1.5 Pointing Stability over Temperature (µrad/°C)<10 Beam Angle (boresight) (mrad)<3 RMS Noise (%) (20 Hz to 20 MHz)<0.5 Peak-to-Peak Noise (%) (20 Hz to 20 MHz)<1 Long Term Power Stability (%) (over 8 hours and ±3°C)<2 Warm-up Time (minutes)<5 LASER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Voltage (V DC)+5 to +24 (recommend 12 VDC for best efficiency) 1 Operating Current (mA) (maximum at 25°C)200 Power-on Delay (seconds) (if enabled)5 Power Consumption (W)<5 ESD ProtectionEN61326-1 (8 kV Air Discharge, 4 kV Contact Discharge) LASER MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Temperature-10 to 50°C (except 450 nm, 520 nm, and 525 nm with 10°C to 40°C) Non-Operating (storage) Temperature-20 to 60°C Weight (grams) (standard model)<70 Diameter (mm)19.05 MaterialAluminum 6061 T1 LASER WIRING V in RedPower Supply input for +5 to +24 Volts DC, Recommend 12 VDC 1 V in GroundBlackPower Supply Ground Output Signal for Over-Temperature or Over-Current GreenOpen Collector Output, 30 Volts DC maximum, 100 ma current load maximum 2 V mod BlueModulation Input, 5 kOhm input impedance, 5 Volts maximum V mod GroundRed/BlackModulation Ground RS-232 TransmitOrangeRS-232 Transmit for models with RS-232 option installed RS-232 ReceiveWhiteRS-232 Receive for models with RS-232 option installed RS-232 GroundWhite/BlackRS-232 signal ground 1 Minimum operating voltage for lasers between 400 nm to 525 nm is 6V DC. 2 Not available on Fast Digital Modulation (FT or RFT models). StingRay and BioRay Life Sciences Guide StingRay/BioRaycoherent.com 17 The StingRay and BioRay products come in a variety of wavelength, output power, and configuration options. Use the following simple ten-step selection guide to choose the ideal laser and features for your application. Refer to the last page for our most popular versions, their part numbers, and pricing available for immediate delivery. Configure your laser with these ten steps: STEP 1: Package STEP 2: Wavelength STEP 3: Output Power Control STEP 4: Control Mode STEP 5: Beam Shape STEP 6: Focus Distance STEP 7: Communication Option (RS-232) STEP 8: Cable Length/Connector STEP 9: Data Report STEP 10: Power-On Delay Life Sciences Guide StingRay and BioRay StingRay/BioRayNext >