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Liquid Crystal Controllers

B1010, D5020, FCS010

Analog Liquid Crystal Controller (B1010)

The B1010 is an analog Liquid Crystal Controller designed
to integrate with any single (standard) Meadowlark Optics LC device currently offered.

Independent voltage settings allow easy and repeatable
selection of two retardance values. Often, it is desirable to modulate between the two states. For example, switching between quarter‐wave and three quarter‐wave retardance changes linearly polarized light between left and
right circular. A manual toggle allows easy switching between two states. Banana jacks between the knobs allow for continuous voltage monitoring without interfering with LC device connections.

Liquid Crystal Digital Interface Controller (D5020)

The D5020 Liquid Crystal Digital Interface is the next generation in the evolution of Meadowlark Optics Liquid Crystal Controllers. The Digital Controller is designed for user functionality and productivity. The D5020 provides a “set and go” function that
allows the controller to run autonomously without a computer.

Controlling multiple Liquid Crystal cells has never been easier. CellDRIVE 5000 software provides a separate sync output for each channel as well as temperature sensing and control on both channels. The 2 kHz square wave output can be amplitude modulated with sinusoidal, square, triangle, sawtooth
and transient nematic effect waveforms.

Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Controller (FCS01)

The FCS010 is a two‐channel liquid crystal controller specifically designed to drive our ferroelectric liquid crystal shutters and rotators. It has two short‐circuit protected output channels driven 180 degrees out of phase.

The pre‐configured controller waveforms are optimized for FLC devices. We can tailor the waveform to your specific needs based on application and purchased FLC device. The drive waveform is output through SMA connectors.

Analog LC Controller Specifications:
Output Voltage0 to 20 VAC, RMS, maximum
Fundamental Drive Waveform2 kHz AC square wave
External Modulation (input)None
Output Bias± 10 mV DC
Power Requirements12 VDC 200 mA or 9V battery External power supply included 100‐240 VAC 50‐60 Hz, 0.3 A International Plugs
Battery Life1 hour (intended for convenience, not as a primary power source)
External Dimensions (W x D x H)3.3 x 6.0 x 2.2 in.
Weight< 1 lb.
CE ComplianceCompliant
LC Digital Interface Specifications:
Fundamental Drive Waveform2 kHz AC square wave
Modulation Amplitude0 – 10 Vrms (20 Vrms option available)
Modulation Resolution1 mV (0.155 mV using LabVIEW™ subroutines)
DC Offset< 5 mV
Communications InterfaceUSB
LC Cell to Controller ConnectionsSMA – SMB, 2 m cable length
CE ComplianceCompliant
Dimensions(L x W x H)5.50 x 5.25 x 1.63 in
Weight1.8 lbs. (with cables)
Modulation WaveformsExternal modulation Input (0 - 5 V) Sinusoidal Triangle Square Sawtooth Transient nematic effect
Temperature Control (2 Channels)Active heating/passive cooling within ± 1˚C of nominal set point
Sync OutputTTL, user specified timing and phase
System RequirementsWindows™ Vista, 7 or 8 Requires LabVIEW™ version 2010 or higher for use with LabVIEW™ instrument Library
Ferroelectric LC Controller Specifications:
Dimensions5.3 in. W x 5.3 in. L x 2.0 in. H 13.5 cm W x 13.5 cm L x 5.1 cm H
Number of LC ChannelsTwo, running identical programs 180˚ out of phase
Output WaveformBipolar ± 15V peak voltage, ± 10V holding voltage
Amplitude Resolution16‐bit; 1 mV voltage resolution
Internal Drive1 to 10,000 Hz, 50% duty cycle, frequency controlled by front‐panel 10‐turn knob
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B1010, D5020, FCS010

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