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GUIDE OVERVIEW
This product guide is intended to provide functional, operational and installation
information for the Koheras BOOSTIK HP laser amplifiers.
Warning: Do not operate the laser amplifier before first reading and understand-
ing all warnings, cautions and handling information stated within the document:
Koheras BOOSTIK HP Safety, Handling and Regulatory Information
Note: The paper copy of this document is included with your laser; however, it
can also be downloaded from:
https://www.nktphotonics.com/product-manuals-and-documentation/
Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Terminology This guide refers to the Koheras BOOSTIK HP as the BOOSTIK HP, “the amplifier”
or “the laser amplifier”. In specific cases where a distinction is required, this guide
will use the actual model names. The BOOSTIK HP product line is built as a com-
plete system including a separate seed laser source. Seed laser models can be
either Koheras ADJUSTIK or a Koheras ACOUSTIK with a BASIK module. The
manual may refer to them also as the “seed laser”, “laser source”, or simply
“seed”. The guide also refers to both the BOOSTIK HP amplifier and seed laser
together as a BOOSTIK HP system or simply “the system”.
Target audience This guide is for technical personnel involved in the selection, planning and
deployment of lasers in laboratory and industrial settings. The guide assumes a
reasonable knowledge level of lasers, photonic principles and electrical interface
connectivity.
Chapters inside This guide includes the following chapters:
• Chapter I “BOOSTIK HP Description” — Describes the laser amplifier
including its general operational principles, management and interfaces.
• Chapter 2 “Mechanical Installation” — Provides information on installing the
laser amplifier including rack and surface mounting and environmental
conditions required.
• Chapter 3 “Connecting the BOOSTIK HP” — This chapter includes
information on connecting the safety interlock, AC power, and making optical
connections.
• Chapter 4 “ADJUSTIK Front Panel Operation” — Provides information and
procedures on how to operate the laser amplifier using the front panel of the
ADJUSTIK seed laser.
