iControlBox

In the system

Between a USB-C PD power supply and the ARES: powers the driver and sets the laser output.

Dimensions

86 × 42 × 22 mm, 33 mm with the knob.

Operation on the unit

Output at zero after power-up; a long press enables it.

The knob sets the output, in volts or percent.

Four operating modes

Manual

Output set with the rotary knob.

Browser

Output set in the web interface.

Waveform generator

Sine, triangle, square.

External

0–5 V modulation signal, passed straight through to the driver.

In the browser

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz: its own access point or your network. The antenna is included.

Web interface served by the unit, in any modern browser, no app.

Waveform generator

Choose sine, triangle or square and start it: the output follows the shape, on the unit and in the browser.

Interlock

The laser output is only enabled when the interlock loop is closed and has been reset on the unit.

Connections

USB-C PD

Power input; also supplies the ARES

USB-C (PC)

Data connection for service and firmware

6-pin, input

External modulation and interlock loop, optional

SMA jack

For the Wi-Fi antenna

6-pin, output

To the ARES: supply, modulation and interlock in one cable

All round

Aluminium (6061), CNC-milled, anodised dark grey. 86 × 42 × 22 mm.