MNL 100

MNL 100 nitrogen laser

The MNL 100 nitrogen laser from LTB is representing the cutting edge in small compact UV lasers. It does not need an external gas supply. With a total volume of less than 3 litres, it weigths approx. 3.5 kg.

  • Wavelength 337.1 nm
  • up to 140 µJ pulse energy
  • Extremely long operating life through a sealed discharge cartridge in metal-ceramic technology
  • High precision through a directly switching solid state power switch
  • Warranty 60 million pulses (Long Life Version: 120 million pulses)
  • Patented
  • Certifications: CE, ETL-Report No. 05KFI005386 (UL, CSA, VDE, Semco), ROHS, FDA
  • Compatible with VSL337i OEM, VSL-337-ND

Setup

The Mini Nitrogen Laser MNL 100 is characterized by its long lifetime, low energy decay and high precision. This is achieved by the patented innovations

  • sealed cartridge in metal-ceramic technology and
  • directly switching solid state power switch.

60 million laser pulses or the maintenance-free operation over 2 years are guaranteed. An extension of the warranty up to 3 years is possible at an extra charge. The integrated laser controller makes a large number of presettings possible as well as the easy adaptation t o different applications. The firmware provides the possibility to adjust and control all laser functions and parameters via the interface to the PC. All trigger in- and outputs are monitored by the trigger management. The air-cooled laser is supplied with a low voltage of 24 V DC. A wide-range power supply is part of the delivery (100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz).

The MNL 100 is largely compatible to the lasers of this class on the market and has got the certifications necessary for all international markets. CE, ETL Report No. 05KFI005386 (UL, CSA, VDE, Semco), ROHS, FDA.

Specifications

Basic equipment Pulse repetition rate up to 60 Hz
Available also as low-divergent version
Integrated controller
Trigger management
Laser pulse counter, calibration, logbook function
Serial interface: DLL or bus protocol
Interface converter RS 232 to optical
Options Operation without PC possible
Laser energy can be varied by the user
Integrated energy monitor
Integrated continuous attenuator module up to 1 : 10,000
Optical trigger (Jitter < 200 ps)
Integrated fibre coupling
Laser can be equipped with a fibre (200 – 1,000 µm)
Adapter USB to RS232


Models

General

PD series LD series
MNL
103-PD
MNL
106-PD
MNL
103-LD
MNL
106-LD
Wavelength nm 337.1 337.1
Spectral bandwidth nm 0.1 0.1
Guaranteed pulse energy (90% after 60 million pulses) 1 µJ ≥ 130 ≥ 110 ≥ 75 ≥ 55
Typ. pulse energy (typ. 70% after 100 million pulses) 1 µJ ≥ 140 ≥ 120 ≥ 85 ≥ 65
Pulse halfwidth FWHM, typ. ns 3 3
Pulse power, typ. kW 47 40 28 22
Repetition rate Hz 1…30 1…60 1…30 1…60
Energy stability SD % ≤ 2 ≤ 2
Beam dimensions, vertical x horizontal, typ. mm 3 x 4 4 x 2.5
Beam divergence, vertical x horizontal 2 mrad ≤ 3.5 x ≤ 3 ≤ 0.5 x ≤ 0.3
Focus stability 3 µm < 15 < 25
Beam exit angle, vertical x horizontal, typ. deg 0.5 (± 0.2) x 0 ± 0.1 0 ± 0.1 x 0 ± 0.1
Trigger In Optical or electrical (TTL) Optical or electrical (TTL)
Jitter: ext. trigger – laser pulse ns ± 2.5 ± 2.5
Pulse delay: ext. trigger – laser pulse ns 1,300 ± 10% 1,300 ± 10%
Sync Out (optional) 3.5 ns before  laser pulse (U > 4 V) 3.5 ns before  laser pulse (U > 4 V)
Jitter: electr. trigger exit – laser pulse ns < 0.2 < 0.2
Warm-up time s < 20 < 20
Control Automode or software (DLL) via integrated controller
Warranty 4 Min. 90% from specified start energy after 60 million pulses or 2 years
Certifications CE, ETL, (UL, CSA, VDE, Semco), FDA
Laser class 3B / IIIb

 

Electrical interface

PD series LD series
MNL
103-PD
MNL
106-PD
MNL
103-LD
MNL
106-LD
Power supply 5 V DC 24 24
Power consumption A 2.4 2.4
Maximum / Average power consumption VA 60 / 40 60 / 40
 

Operating conditions

Operating temperature °C +15…+38 +15…+38
Storage temperature °C -10…+60 -10…+60
Max. relative humidity (non-condensing) % 85 85
Air pressure mbar 750 – 1,300 750 – 1,300
Dimensions (L x W x H) 6 mm 321 x 95 x 95 321 x 95 x 95
Weight kg 3.5 3.5
Dimensions of the power supply (L x W x H) mm 180 x 80 x 50 180 x 80 x 50
Weight of the power supply kg 0.6 0.6

 

1 higher energies on request
2 at max. rep. rate; measuring at 5 m distance
3 based on focusing of 200 mm
4 extension by 1 year possible
5 via external wide-range power supply (90 … 260 V AC) (part of the delivery)
6 with attenuator module 335 x 95 x 95 mm

Subject to technical changes without notice

Applications

  • OEM laser source
  • MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy
  • Ion trap mass spectroscopy
  • Laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy (LIF)
  • Fluorescence Intensity (FLINT; FI)
  • Fluorescence Polarization (FP)
  • Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
  • Homogenous Time Resolved Fluorescence (HTRF)
  • Nano-TRF
  • Fluorescence Lifetime Analysis (FLA; FLT)
  • Pump source for dye lasers
  • Amplification of ultra-short laser pulses
  • Micro LIBS
  • Laser ablation
  • Microstructuring
  • Dissecting cells under the microscope
  • Pulsed laser Photoacoustics
  • Laser optoacoustics
  • Detector calibration
  • Technological applications such as laser-induced bonding, hardening and cleaning


Accessories

Fibers

Fibers
Multimode quarz fibers for laser & spectrometer coupling

Joule Meter

Joule Meter energy meter
Very compact energy meter with high sensitivity