500mW 405nm laser with optional TTL/PWM control (laser engraving).

• 405nm laser based on BDR-S06J diode.
• Genuine 500mW output
• 12V operation.
• Option TTL/PWM modulation
• Fine focus (minimum dot diameter ~ 0.3mm)

12V (1A) power supply required.

405nm wavelength gives a smaller spot size than 450nm lasers and is more effective for exposing photoresist and cutting than the equivalent power 450nm laser.

Notes: 

1.     Refer to the diagram for connections.

2.     The laser driver board has separate power and TTL/PWM connections. Power is 12V (VCC+ and VCC-). It is important that 12V is not connected to the TTL input or the driver will be damaged. (TTL signals are ~4-5V).

3.     Driver board has a dimmer button, if this is depressed the laser will output a very low output to allow focusing without marking a target. Pressing the button again will bring the laser back to full power.

4.     With no connection to TTL the laser is normally on.

5.     If TTL or PWM control is required, the supplied cable should be plugged into the driver board where shown. For TTL action, connect the wires together to blank the laser, the black wire (ground) will pull the red (high) wire low or apply a TTL level (5V) signal. Pulse switching up to 20kHz can be used to reduce the output of the laser (PWM).

6.     The optional 3-wire cable can be used with some laser engraver controller boards to provide PWM and power with a single cable.

• Wavelength: 405nm
• Optical Power: 500mW
• Operating Voltage: 12.0V
• Operating Current: 500mA
• Operating Lifetime: >4000hrs
• Operating temperature: 10 - 40 °C
• TTL Control: 20kHz @5V
• Laser Head Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm x 90mm
• Adjustable Focus, 0.2mm dot at 5-25cm
• Requires 12V power supply with at least 1A output

CLASS 3B LASER - Eye protection required.

Operation

This module has adjustable focus and optional TTL switching that can be used to control the power output (normally on full power, the TTL signal can be used to reduce the output power using PWM). 12V operation. Cooling fan. Normally on with power supplied.  Low power latch switch to allow easy focusing.

This 12v module has a driver that can be switched to select TTL or Analogue mode. Coated glass optics.

• Wavelength: 450nm
• Optical Power: 2000mW
• Operating Voltage: 12.0V
• Operating Current: 1500mA
• Operating Lifetime: >4000hrs
• Operating temperature: 10 - 40 °C
• TTL Control: 20kHz @5V
• Laser Head Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm x 70mm
• Adjustable Focus, 0.3mm dot at 5-25cm
• Requires 12V power supply with 2A output

CLASS 4 LASER - Eye protection required.

Operation

Normally on with power supplied.  Optional TTL/Analogue modulation using blue socket.

If TTL or Analogue control is required, the supplied cable should be plugged into the blue socket on the driver board adjacent to the power supply connection and the required mode selected with the switch.

For TTL action, connect the wires together to blank the laser, the black wire (ground) will pull the red (high) wire low or apply a TTL level (5V) signal. Pulse switching up to 30kHz can be used to reduce the output of the laser.

Analogue action is similar to TTL except the power output is proportional to the voltage, 0V = 0%, 5V = 100% power.

This 12v module has a driver that can be switched to select TTL or Analogue mode. Coated glass optics.

• Wavelength: 450nm
• Optical Power: 4000mW
• Operating Voltage: 12.0V
• Operating Current: 2A
• Operating Lifetime: >4000hrs
• Operating temperature: 10 - 40 °C
• TTL Control: 20kHz @5V
• Laser Head Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm x 90mm
• Adjustable Focus, 0.3mm dot at 5-25cm
• Requires 12V power supply with 2A output

CLASS 4 LASER - Eye protection required.

Operation

Normally on with power supplied.  Optional TTL/Analogue modulation using blue socket.

If TTL or Analogue control is required, the supplied cable should be plugged into the blue socket on the driver board adjacent to the power supply connection and the 0 mode selected with the switch.

For TTL action, connect the wires together to blank the laser, the black wire (ground) will pull the red (high) wire low or apply a TTL level (5V) signal. Pulse switching up to 30kHz can be used to reduce the output of the laser.

Analogue action is similar to TTL except the power output is proportional to the voltage, 0V = 0%, 5V = 100% power.

Cable to connect the  JST-XH sockets used on driver boards to a power supply with a 5.5 x 2.1mm plug.

• JST-XH plug
• 5.5 x 2.1mm Socket
• 400mm

The polarity: Centre pin of 5.5 x 2.1mm socket is +ve (red cable) , shell is -ve (black cable). Connections in the JST socket can be reversed if required.

Cable to connect USB power supply to a 5.5 x 2.1mm plug.

The polarity: Centre  of 5.5 x 2.1mm plug is +ve (red cable) , shell is -ve (black cable).

• JST-XH 2.54mm connector cable
• tinned wire ending
• 22AWG flexible silicone wire
• ~5A capacity
• 20cm

Note: the polarity of JST cables varies, the black and red wires can be interchanged as required to match driver boards by releasing the spring tab with a screwdriver.

• JST-XH 2.54mm connector cable
• tinned wire ending
• 26AWG
• ~2A capacity
• 25cm
• with header socket

Note: the polarity of JST cables varies, the black and red wires can be interchanged as required to match driver boards by releasing the spring tab with a screwdriver.

This board can be used to interchange connections with lasers that have two 2-wire connections (separate TTL and power) and controllers with one 3-wire connection or controllers with two 2-wire connections (separate TTL and power) and lasers with one 3-wire connection.

Modules that have a separate TTL and Power connection share a common ground (normally black wire), these are connected together on this board.

• Wavelength: 405nm
• Optical Power: 500mW
• Operating Voltage: 12.0V
• Operating Current: 500mA
• Operating Lifetime: >4000hrs
• Operating temperature: 10 - 40 °C
• TTL Control: 20kHz @5V
• Laser Head Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm x 90mm
• Adjustable Focus, 0.2mm dot at 5-25cm
• Requires 12V power supply with at least 1A output

CLASS 3B LASER - Eye protection required.

Operation

This module has adjustable focus and optional TTL switching that can be used to control the power output (normally on full power, the TTL signal can be used to reduce the output power using PWM). 12V operation. Cooling fan. Normally on with power supplied.  Low power latch switch to allow easy focusing.