True Turn-Key System With Fail Safe Operation

Supercontinuum light at a press of a button! The emission button also allows immediate switching of light on or off without the need to reduce optical power or waiting for warm up or cool down. The SuperK EXTREME has a unique memory function which remembers the latest power or current set of the laser when the laser is switched off in standby mode so it returns to the same level when emission is activated again.

This function when turned “ON” ensures an internally safety system check of the laser and informs the user if the laser is safe to turn on via the front panel LCD display. Any deviations from operational safety conditions is displayed on the front panel, so the user can easily rectify any issues due to temperature, safety interlocks etc.

Easy Operation

The SuperK EXTREME has a unique jog wheel system to control the operation of the unit. In combination with the toggle button, functions such as constant power/current mode, repetition rate control and laser status can be chosen effortlessly. The Constant Power Mode function allows linear variation of the VIS output power from 0-100% to a resolution of 1% by the jog wheel during operation.

The backlit LCD display informs the user about the status of the system when using the jog wheel to change functions. Information such as power/current mode, repetition rate and important safety messages like interlock status of the source and attached accessories. Furthermore relevant system operation details like status and number of Accessories attached to the source as well as Firmware status and version of all internal modules are displayed. The display can be darkened by the user for low light applications.

Modular Achitecture

The SuperK EXTREME has a truly modular design, allowing easy on-site support or power and feature upgrades of any SuperK. As the on-board computer records all operational aspects of each module, the user can download a full operational history of the SuperK EXTREME for servicing or monitoring requirements.

Due to the unique modularity, upgrading a SuperK laser has never been easier. Unsure of how much power you need? Not a problem. Start with a low power model, and upgrade with high power modules when you need it. Easy and cost effective.

 Reliability

The core of the SuperK EXTREME is based on the world renowned Crystal Fibre PCF technology, which has been deployed in commercial and academic markets for over a decade.  NKT Photonics is the largest manufacturer of PCF technology and reliability, quality and performance is ensured through DIN ISO 9000 certified processes.
Continuous testing of multiple systems during and after the development phase of the new SuperK EXTREME has ensured the longest continuous running lifetime in the market. The SuperK EXTREME is now a real alternative to traditional laser sources in OEM or industrial applications, where reliability and cost of ownership are key factors in choosing the most appropriate light source technology.

Beam Quality

For applications demanding high performance in beam output, the SuperK EXTREME provides the perfect solution. Diffraction limited output from a proprietary collimator design ensures superb single mode, broadband collimation at high power. The deployment of the SuperK EXTREME in the Leica’s SP5X confocal microscope gives users the ability to perform high resolution diffraction limited microscopy due to the superior beam quality. This is also extremely important when employing SuperK Accessories. High pointing accuracy and broadband beam collimation ensures filtering and beam steering operations are made precisely and finally, the excellent single mode Gaussian beam quality ensures coupling of light back into single mode fiber at efficiencies of over 70%

Connectivity

The SuperK EXTREME has a range of connection functions allowing the user to trigger, monitor and expand the functions of the source. Standard triggering and synchronization functions (such as NIM) are provided for downstream control of equipment. Pulse timing signals are available for monitoring the status of the SuperK under variable repetition rate. More importantly, the SuperK is now equipped with a digital communication bus interface for intelligent communication with the SuperK Accessory suite. No need for complicated driver downloads, just plug in the accessory and let the SuperK EXTREME do the rest!

SuperKontrol Graphic User Interface

The SuperK EXTREME ecosystem can be simply controlled by one PC interface in the form of the SuperKontrol GUI. All functions of the SuperK EXTREME are easily accessible through an easy graphic interface. SuperKontrol also has intelligence when using the SuperK Accessory suite. Just plug in the accessory and SuperKontrol recognizes the module and its operational parameters automatically. Additional functions include accessing the diagnostic performance log file of the SuperK EXTREME and firmware updates, ensuring the SuperK EXTREME is always running on the latest release.