Syn-Optics AFS3000D Optical Head Control Unit 115VAC 60Hz 4A US Made

Syn-Optics AFS3000D Optical Head Control Unit 115VAC 60Hz 4A US Made

The Syn-Optics AFS3000D is a benchtop optical head control unit manufactured by Syn-Optics Inc. in the United States. It is designed to drive and control optical head assemblies in precision optical measurement and photonics research systems. The unit is housed in a sturdy blue and beige steel enclosure and features four labeled rear interface ports (A, B, C, D) for connection to optical head and system components, along with a rear-mounted cooling fan and IEC AC power inlet.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Syn-Optics Inc.
• Model: AFS3000D
• Type: Optical Head Control Unit
• Input Power: 115VAC, 60Hz, 4.0 Amps
• Fusing: Three (3) rear-panel fuse holders — 2 Amp Slow Blow each
• Rear Connectors: Four labeled ports — A, B, C, D
• Connector Types: Two D-sub connectors (B, C), two multi-pin circular connectors (A, D)
• Cooling: Rear-mounted axial fan
• Power Switch: Rear panel rocker switch
• AC Inlet: IEC C14 style inlet
• Internal Components: Multi-board PCB stack with ribbon cable interconnects, internal transformer, large filter capacitor, auxiliary PCBs
• Form Factor: Benchtop / Desktop enclosure
• Overall Dimensions: 18" x 13" x 8"
• Country of Manufacture: USA (Made in U.S.A. — per rating plate)
• Included: Control unit only; no accessories, cables, or documentation included

Applications

Optical head control units like the Syn-Optics AFS3000D are used in precision photonics and optical measurement systems to provide regulated power, control signals, and interface connectivity to optical head assemblies — such as laser sources, fiber optic heads, or scanning optical sensors. Syn-Optics Inc. was a U.S.-based manufacturer active in the fiber optics and photonics instrumentation sector, and instruments of this type were commonly found in research laboratories, university optical benches, and industrial optical inspection or measurement setups. The multi-port rear connector arrangement (labeled A through D) is characteristic of systems designed to interface with modular optical sub-assemblies or external controllers. This type of equipment dates from the late 1980s to mid-1990s era of precision fiber-optic instrumentation development. Units like this continue to be sought by labs maintaining legacy photonics systems or by technicians working to repair or reverse-engineer compatible optical measurement rigs.