• Complete Mounting Hardware (Laser Diode, Strain Relief Cable, and Aspheric Lens Not Included)
• Kits for Mounting Ø5.6 mm or Ø9 mm Laser Diodes Available
• M9 x 0.5-Threaded Cage Plate for Mounting Aspheric Lenses
• 0.75" (19.1 mm) Long 100 TPI Fine Hex Adjuster for Lens Positioning
• Kits Ship Preassembled

The LDH56-P2(/M) and LDH9-P2(/M) Collimation Mount Kits are 30 mm cage system assemblies that hold a user-provided Ø5.6 mm or Ø9 mm TO can laser diode and a user-provided M9 x 0.5-threaded aspheric lens. Each kit includes a cage plate for mounting either a Ø5.6 mm or Ø9 mm laser diode, as well as an M9-threaded cage plate for holding the aspheric lens; see Table G1.1 for the components list. Precision mounting of the lens and laser diode without the use of adapters ensures maximum centration for good beam quality and alignment to the cage system. The distance between the laser diode and lens can be precisely set using a 3/16"-100 adjuster which has a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex (Item # F19SS075).

The laser diode is secured with a retaining ring that can be tightened using a spanner wrench. The Ø5.6 mm mount is compatible with our SPW801 spanner wrench only, while the Ø9 mm kit is compatible with the SPW301 and SPW801 spanner wrenches. To align the laser chip axis to the cage system, access ports on the front of the mount allow rotation of the laser diode using tweezers prior to fully threading the retaining ring (see Figure G1.3). After the laser diode is mounted, a strain relief cable can be screwed into the back of the cage plate for electrical connections.

This collimation mount can be integrated into a 30 mm cage system by threading the ER1.5 cage rods onto a longer cage section or by mounting the two cage plates directly onto a longer cage section. Individual components are also available below, including cage plates that hold unmounted optics or aspheric lenses with housings based on other thread standards. The laser diode mount cage plates are also available separately below.

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Figure G1.2 The LDH9-P2(/M) is compatible with M9-threaded aspheric lenses, Ø5.6 mm or Ø9 mm TO can laser diodes, and SR9 strain relief cables.

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Figure G1.3  Laser diodes are secured into the CP1LD56(/M) or CP1LD9(/M) cage plate mounts by tightening a retaining ring.

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Figure G1.4  Access holes allow the laser diode to be rotated using tweezers and the notches in the laser's housing.

• Mount TO-3 Laser Diodes
• M9 x 0.5-Threaded Lens Mount
• Compatible with Standard Heat Sinks for TO-3 Laser Diodes
• Kit Ships Preassembled

The LDH3-P1(/M) Collimation Mount holds a TO-3 laser diode and a M9 x 0.5-threaded aspheric lens. It uses an S1TM09 adapter and CP33(/M) cage plate to mount the aspheric lens. Unlike the LDH56-P2(/M) and LDH9-P2(/M) collimation mounts described above, this mount does not feature a hex adjuster and only offers coarse positional adjustment of the laser diode and lens cage plates. Fine adjustment of an aspheric collimating lens relative to the laser diode package can be accomplished by rotating the S1TM09 lens adapter. The LDH3-P1(/M) can be mounted directly onto any heat sink that is designed to accept TO-3 laser packages.

This collimation mount can be integrated into a 30 mm cage system by threading the ER1.5 cage rods onto a longer cage section or by mounting the two cage plates directly onto a longer cage section. Individual components are also available below, including cage plates that hold unmounted optics or aspheric lenses with housings based on other thread standards. The laser diode mount cage plates are also available separately below.

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Figure G3.2  CP49 Laser Diode Mount, Shown Holding a Laser Diode and Mounted to a Ø1/2" Post

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Figure G3.1  CP1LD9 Laser Diode Mount, Shown Holding a Laser Diode and Mounted to a Ø1/2" Post

• Cage Plates to Mount Ø5.6 mm, Ø9 mm, or TO-3 Laser Diodes
• CP1LD56(/M) and CP1LD9(/M) Have 3/16"-100 Hex Adjusters for Fine Positioning
• To Construct Kits Like Those Sold Above, Use:
  • One Cage Plate for Laser Diodes
  • One Cage Plate for Premounted Lenses (Sold Below)
  • Four ER1.5 Cage Rods

Individual cage plates for mounting Ø5.6 mm TO can, Ø9 mm TO can, or TO-3 laser diodes are available here. Cage plates for mounting M6, M8, M9, M10, and M12-threaded aspheric lenses and unmounted optics are available below. Each cage plate has four through holes that accept
Ø6 mm cage rods; the rods can be secured in the plate by tightening M4 x 0.7 side-located locking setscrews [5/64" (2 mm) hex].

• Internal Threads Compatible with our Premounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses
• 0.35" (8.9 mm) Thick Cage Plate
• 8-32 (M4) Tap for Post Mounting
• To Construct Kits Like Those Sold Above, Use:
  • One Cage Plate for Laser Diodes (Sold Above)
  • One Cage Plate for Premounted Lenses
  • Four ER1.5 Cage Rods

These cage plates are ideal for mounting aspheric or small achromatic lenses in a 30 mm cage system without the use of adapters. They are available with M6, M8, M10, or M12 internal threads. Alternatively, aspheric lenses can be mounted within a cage system using our aspheric lens adapters and a standard SM1-threaded cage plate. Each cage plate has four through holes that accept Ø6 mm cage rods; the rods can be secured in the plate by tightening M4 x 0.7 side-located locking setscrews [5/64" (2 mm) hex].

For unmounted optics, please see the cage plates for unmounted optics up to Ø20 mm sold below.

• Mount Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm Optics
• Ideal for Use with Unmounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses
• Two Retaining Rings Included for Mounting Optic
• Compatible with 30 mm Cage Systems
• Not Post Mountable
• These Cage Plates Can be Used in Place of the CP1Mxx Cage Plates when Constructing the Kits Sold Above

These cage plates are designed for mounting optics that have a diameter up to 20 mm, such as our unmounted aspheric and achromatic lenses, into a 30 mm cage system. They have M5.5, M6.5, M8.5, M9.5, M15.5, 0.750"-40, or M20.5 internal threads and include two retaining rings of the appropriate size to secure the optic. The SPW801 spanner wrench is recommended when threading the retaining rings into place. Each cage plate has four through holes that accept Ø6 mm cage rods; the rods can be secured in the plate by tightening M4 x 0.7 side-located locking setscrews [5/64" (2 mm) hex].