212 Operating the BOOSTIK HP AmplifierA BOOSTIK HP amplifier is controlled and operated using either the:• Front panel interface – described in “Front Panel Operation” on page 21– or –• Command Line Interface (CLI) from a connected PC – described in“Command Line Operation” on page 27Front Panel OperationThe front panel features an LED display panel and controls that can be used toconfigure and operate the laser amplifier. as shown in Figure 4. They include:• an LED text display – displays amplifier current level, optical input power andalarms.• a selection dial – selects between current and status menu items; adjusts thecurrent level.• enter and exit buttons – to enter and exit into and from menu items.• an emission button with blue LED emission indicator – to enable and disableemissionFigure 4 Front panel display and controlsCaution: DO NOT ENABLE EMISSION UNLESS THE SEED LASER IS CONNECTEDand ENABLED. Enabling the amplifier emission without suitable seed laser inputmay DAMAGE the amplifier.Enter buttonEnable/DisablebuttonLED display panel Selection dial Exit button