LSTXYW8

LSTXYW8 Laser Shutter Specifications
Aperture Diameter	14 mm
Typical Beam Diameter used for Specs	10.0 mm
Maximum Shutter Repetition Rate	5 Hz
CW and Quasi-CW Optical Power Handling	up to 300 W with Chiller Plate
Typical Damage Threshold, Aligned Polarization	5-15 J/cm2for 10 ns Pulses
Open Delay Time	10 ms
Open Rise Time	40 ms
Total Open Time	50 ms
Close Delay Time	10 ms
Close Fall Time	40 msec using CX4000B, 100 msec w/o dampening
Close Total Time	50 ms

LSTXYW8 Laser Shutter Specifications
Minimum FWHM Exposure Capability	60 msec using CX4000B
Thermal Power Dissipation Holding Open	6 W
Thermal Power Dissipation, Repetitive Cycling	15 W @ 3 Hz
Nominal Magnetic Winding Impedance	8 Ohms
Cable/Wire Type and Length	6 Ft Cable, PVC Jacket Cable
Mounting Surface for Thermal Sinking	Base Plate Bottom
Position Sensors	Independent Open/Close Micro-Switches Std.
Weight	2.5 lbs. with cable
Size (see mechanical drawing)	1.00 x 4.00 x 6.00 Inches + Base Plate

Note: 3-D solid model available upon request (Solidworks or .stp file). Contact us. Specifications updated on April 27, 2021

This LSTXYW8 model is designed for use primarily as a safety interlock shutter and pulse gating for YAG and similar solid-state lasers with high Q-Switched energy per pulse. It uses dielectric optics from world-leading coating suppliers, providing damage thresholds of 5 J/cm2 at 355 nm to 15 J/cm2 at 1064 nm for low ns laser pulses. The redirected energy is diffused thru UV grade fused silica, then absorbed inside the shutter. The 40 msec switching speed allows it to extract single pulses from lasers pulse trains up to 10 Hz. Closing settling time depends on orientation with regards to gravity. For fastest closure, use the magnetically damped CX4000B controller PCB.

Compatible system controllers are CX4000B or user-built circuits designed around 24 VDC.

Options are available using a suffix code system. Many options cannot be installed after manufacture, so choose carefully. Standard 1.000” round dielectric optics on 1 mm substrates are used from major industry suppliers. Mirrors are bonded into our moving assembly. Use suffix –1 for 1064 nm, -2 for 532 nm, -3 for 355 nm, -4 for 266 nm, and –12 for 532+1064 harmonic mirror (lower damage threshold). Use –C2 for CO2 use, -800 for Ti:Sapphire. Additional mirrors are available for specific laser lines. Contact our application engineers. Referring to the plane of the Base Plate, CX4000B controller can be calibrated for horizontal or vertical calibration. Horizontal is the default (as shown in product photo). Circuits not using dampening on closure will generate longer settling times for closure spec, up to 100 msec maximum.

Special Considerations for this model include precautions to use proper laser with installed mirror, and add chiller plate accessory for loads over 50 watts. Beam tube abutment to input/output is typical; diffuse back-scatter is a little higher on this model than on others due to compact thickness.

Restricted use for this model include mirror choice compatible with laser, and observance of gravity mounting orientation for critical timing applications.

See the Mechanical Drawing tab for dimensions. Also see the Application Notes in the Technical Information menu for important operational issues including: thermal mounting, user-built circuits, polarization, lifetime, jitter, vacuum operation, and contamination. See the Product Matrix page to compare laser shutter models.

LSTXYW8 Laser Shutter Custom Options

Aperture Size Range	14 mm
Optics	Dielectric, Gold, and Overcoated Aluminum
Wire Length	Any Length
Wire/Cable Type Wire Gauge	6-C CABLE
Connector	Any 6-Pin Connector, MTA standard
Size	4 x 6 x 1 in., note: minimal size change can be designed
Identification	Engraving, Labels

LSTXYW8 Laser Shutter Mechanical Drawing

Note: 3-D solid model available upon request (Solidworks or .stp file). Contact us.

 

LSTXYW8 Laser Shutter Electrical Drive

Standard Shutter Format, Hi-Rel Mechanical Microswitches for Position Sensors:

Shutter Wire Color	Function
White	+Power to Winding
Black	-Power to Winding
Red/Orange Pair	Open Switch, Reads Continuity when Shutter Open
Blue/Green Pair	Closed Switch, Reads Continuity when Shutter Closed

Switches rated for 1 A at 24 VDC.