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SR470 Laser Shutter Controller

SR470 Laser Shutter Controller

SR470 Laser Shutter Controller

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The SR470 Series by Stanford Research Systems includes advanced laser shutter systems designed to minimize vibration on optical tables. The series features the SR470 Laser Shutter Controller and the SR474 Four-Channel Laser Shutter Driver, both supporting the SR475 and SR476 shutter heads.

Shutter Heads
The SR475 and SR476 shutter heads are engineered with a closed-loop DSP control system, ensuring precise blade movement without physical stops, reducing vibration and noise. The SR475 has a 3 mm aperture suitable for common light sources, while the SR476 has a 1 mm aperture, supporting higher repetition rates. Both models boast a lifetime exceeding 10 million cycles.

SR470 Controller
The SR470 Controller provides precise timing control for a single shutter head, with exposure times ranging from 4 ms to 10,000 s. It supports various trigger modes and allows remote operation via GPIB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces. The controller can save up to nine configurations and includes fault detection with alarms.

SR474 Four-Channel Driver
The SR474 Driver can manage up to four shutter heads, with each channel independently controlled. It offers manual, external TTL, or remote state control, and includes alignment features for easy laser setup. Like the SR470, it supports remote operation and fault detection.

Specifications
  • Shutter Heads: BeCu alloy blade, sapphire jewel bearings, 100 Hz (SR475) and >125 Hz (SR476) repetition rates, 500 µs rise/fall time (SR475).
  • SR470 Controller: 100 µs timing resolution, 100 ppm accuracy, multiple trigger modes, and remote interfaces.
  • SR474 Driver: Supports manual and remote control, with fault alarms and alignment features.

Ordering Information
The SR470 and SR474 controllers are priced at $1200 each, while the SR475 and SR476 shutter heads are $495 each. Rack mount kits are available for $100.

Conclusion
The SR470 Series offers robust performance and reliability for laser shutter applications, with advanced features for precise control and minimal vibration.
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Catalog excerpts

SR470 Laser Shutter Controller-1

Laser Shutter Systems SR470 Series — Laser shutters and controllers SR470 Series Shutter Systems · Ultra-low vibration shutter head · True mechanical laser beam blocking · >10 M cycle lifetime · Microprocessor controlled timing · DC to 125 Hz · Easy to align 3 mm aperture (SR475) · GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet Introducing two new optical shutter systems from SRS — the SR470 Laser Shutter Controller and SR474 Four-Channel Laser Shutter Driver. These shutter systems are designed specifically to minimize vibration on your optical table. They are built around a unique shutter head design, supported by one of two available controller models. The SR470 provides timing signals to a single shutter head, while the multi-channel SR474 drives up to four shutter heads, and is controlled by external timing signals. The Shutter Head Unlike conventional solenoid based shutters, the SR475 and SR476 shutter heads contain a closed-loop DSP control system that precisely guides the shutter blade between open and closed positions, never encountering physical stops. Vibration and mechanical noise are kept to a minimum, leaving your optical table disturbance-free. The shutter blade is mounted between sapphire jewel bearings that minimize friction and result in a head lifetime in excess · SR474 Controller ... $1200 (U.S. list) · SR475 Shutter Head ... $495 (U.S. list) · SR476 Shutter Head ... $495 (U.S. list) The SR475’s unique beryllium-copper shutter blade driven with rare earth magnets Stanford Research Systems

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SR470 Laser Shutter Controller-2

SR470 Series Laser Shutter Systems of 10 M cycles — orders of magnitude more than is typically found in shutter heads. The 3 mm clear aperture (SR475) is designed for easy alignment and is large enough to be used with common light sources. Typical rise and fall times are under 500 µs, and repetition rates from DC to 100 Hz can be used. Unlike other shutters, the SRS shutter is not duty cycle limited — you can run any duty cycle you choose. The SR476 has a 1 mm clear aperture and supports repetition rates to 125 Hz. In addition to triggered sequences, the SR470 can also act as a driver to actuate...

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SR475 & SR476 Laser Shutter Heads Type Display blanking Shutter blade Clear aperture Repetition rate Exposure rise/fall time Insertion delay jitter Bearing Blade position Opening/closing bounce Operating temperature Mounting BeCu alloy, black oxide finish 0.120 in. min. diameter (SR475) 0.039 in. min. diameter (SR476) 100 Hz (SR475) >125 Hz (SR476) 500 µs typ., in full-speed (SR475) 750 µs typ., in full-speed (SR476) 10 µs rms typ. (measured at 10 Hz rep rate) Sapphire jewel bearing Closed-loop (PID) controlled. Can be operated as NO or NC. None allowed 0 °C to 35 °C Any orientation General Max....

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About the Shutter Heads Display blanking Front panel LEDs can be disabled. Interfaces GPIB, RS-232 and Ethernet. All instrument functions are controllable over the interfaces. Auxiliary I/O port Rear-panel Aux I/O, TTL level Shutter polarity “Normally Open” and “Normally Closed” states for each channel are set on rear-panel DIP switch. Power 75 W, 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Dimensions 7.95" × 3.37" × 10.25" (WHL) Weight 7 lbs. Warranty One year parts and labor on defects in materials and workmanship (SR475 and SR476 shutter heads are warranted for 90 days) Unlike conventional designs, the SR475...

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