PLUSSoftUsb Power Meter Mode
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1. Procedure Set the acquisition time interval during which the statistics of measurements must be calculated digit the time value greater than 1 in Duration s For acquisition intervals lower than 1 000 sec sampling time is sec for intervals lower than 10 000 sec sampling time is 10sec for intervals lower than 100 000 sec sampling is 100 sec It is not possible to set acquisition periods above 100 000 sec To record statistical values refer to section Pale Ed es E ero CoE Get O oave Statistics on file procedure a ean a Left click the mouse on Start to begin ae a r statistical calculations Select within the dialog Sai a A window whether statistical calculations have Fri Oct 24 14 50 48 2003 to run continuously or just for a single acquisition interval All indicators within the er STATISTICS section will be zeroed At the end of each acquisition interval the calculated statistical values will be displayed Lorg l on the screen and saved on file if this function is enabled MAX Power Level Pax W Prin w Pava iw PTP STD W RMS Joo C E Em save To end statistical measurements left click the mouse on the STOP key LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 12 8 Save statistics on file procedure Whenever statistical information have to be saved on file the saving function must be enabled following a procedure similar to the one described on section2. adjustment Graph Tim PLUSSoft y 1 01 Pale Ed QUIT disables the TUNING function LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved TUNING enables the Tuning function and sets the actual power as reference value for Power Variation Power Variation the display shows as a numerical value the percentage variation from the initial power level Two bars show positive variations green and negative variations red bars are limited to a range of 425 in case of broader variations zero the reference by pressing the TUNING key Power Max W shows the reached maximum value after the TUNING function has been enabled To zero press QUIT and TUNING to enable the function again 14 10 Overflow All times the measurement head will undergo to power levels above its full scale an OVERFLOW alarm is displayed Refer to the PLUS Monitor User s Manual for more information As soon as the power level returns below the permitted full scale acquisition will be enabled again ASET 222 PLUSSoft v 1 01 TE C GI Head Model Lambda SN A 150 YAG 000033 OVERFL OU STATISTICS Note When the saving function is enabled the OVERFLOW alarm will be displayed in the Process Parameter column 11 Cool lolx 1 oe Whenever the temperature of detector he
3. 0 0 04 Low 3 50 1 00 22 00 1 000 0 12 Low 3 50 1 00 22 00 1 000 014 3 50 1 00 2200 1 000 Note It is also possible to import the saved file in a spreadsheet e g Excel use Excel to open the text file importing data and use tab as data limiter Do not modify the txt file to preserve for future measurements both its structure and correct functioning LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 9 6 2 Saving of Single Measure Left click on SAVE with the mouse On the Save window select the Saving Mode Single Measure 3 Left click on START NO a 4 On the Save As window select the folder and insert the file name The Led Head Model Lambda SN g SE will turn green and Trg Save button Actual Time l will be displayed hpfonts Tools CI 3com_sw windows Exchange S Program Files E Prova_Cronos_scrivo A Documenti Prova_Cronos Programmi Detlog Toshiba Setupxlg Process Parameters s pom 1 00 5 Every time the user left clicks on TrgSave key the actual power will be poe A 150 col 000033 saved 6 To disable the SAVE function click on the key the Led turns red and Trg Save button will be hidden Note verify that the selected file is not already open on your PC during measurement STATISTICS LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reser
4. 6 Save Measurement on File Procedure the SAVE key is now within the STATISTICS section The associated Led when green Shows that the function is enabled The structure of saved file txt are format as shown in the picture is Mia a headline reporting head model Time Pmax W Pmin W Pave W PTP STD RMS Temp C User Cal Fact Sample n Inctime s 0 13 De ce a e calibration wavelength serial number 1735 44 006 0 06 010 0 00 004 40 00 2200 1 000 1735 46 013 013 013 000 000 000 2200 1 000 date and time of Starting Save 17 35 58 017 0 08 013 5294 003 2592 2200 1 000 173608 015 0 05 O11 6667 0 05 47 29 2200 1000 eleven columns reporting the 173611 0 11 0 09 O16 1818 0 06 36 73 2200 1 000 My 17 3631 015 0 07 013 5333 004 2992 2200 1000 calculated values of statistical measurements updated at each acquisition time interval measurement sampling time and number of samples within each acquisition interval File Modifica Cerca Note It is also possible to import the saved file in a spreadsheet e g Excel use Excel to open the text file importing data and use tab as data limiter Do not modify the txt file to preserve for future measurements both its structure and correct functioning LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 13 9 Tuning Procedure Visualizes variations of measured power and stores the maximum reached power this function can be used for laser source or laser machines
5. INDOW qo0 ee a o E eee Wed Dec 17 16 02 59 2003 4 1 Handling of Measurements HeadModel shows the detector head model in use Lambda shows the detector s calibration wavelength SN shows the head serial number Actual Time shows present date and time POWER W m W shows the measured power value User Cal Factor this number will multiply to the actual measured value to calculate the corrected value For example if you are measuring the laser beam passing through the 99 9 back reflector of a laser giving 1 1000 of the real value enter 1000 in the dialog box The PLUSSoft will display the laser s power rather than the measured 0 1 TEMPERATURE C shows the temperature on those heads provided with temp sensor ZERO accomplishes an automatic Zeroing refer to the PLUS User Manual SAVE Enables the automatic function to save on file done measurements this function is active when the Led is green PRINT print on connected printer the Power Meter Window TUNING Enables the Tuning Function QUIT leaves the program LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 5 4 2 Handling of Process Parameters It is possible to set two threshold power level in order to monitor if the power remains within fixed limits This feature extends the PLUS applicability to rigorous power control and monitoring necessary in most application Process Parameters when power measured is within the thresholds limit
6. PLUSSoftUsb Power Meter Mode User Manual Vers 1 03 Laserpoint srl Via Burona 51 20090 Vimodrone Milano Italy Phone 39 02 27 400 236 Telefax 39 02 25 029 161 www laserpoint it LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved Contents CONTENTS 1 PLUSSOFT INSTALLATION 2 SWITCH ON PROCEDURE 2 1 System Requirements 2 1 1 Software Requirements 2 1 2 RAM and Hard Disk Space Requirements 2 1 3 Hardware Requirements 2 2 Starting sequence 3 STARTING WINDOW 4 POWER METER WINDOW 4 1 Handling of Measurements 4 2 Handling of Process Parameters 4 3 Handling of Statistical Functions 4 4 Handling of Screen Plots 5 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES 6 SAVE MEASUREMENT ON FILE PROCEDURE 6 1 Continuous Saving 6 2 Saving of Single Measure 7 STATISTICS PROCEDURE 8 SAVE STATISTICS ON FILE PROCEDURE 9 TUNING PROCEDURE 10 OVERFLOW 11 COOL 12 ERROR CONDITIONS 13 SAFETY LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved RAR BR A K 10 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 1 PLUSSoft Installation Your PLUSSoft PM Mode handles the PLUS monitor acquisition electronics when working in Power Meter Measurement Mode Contact LaserPoint for further information on the PLUSSoft for the Energy and FIT Measurement Modes If a previous version of the PLUS software is installed in your PC uninstall it using Application Installation from the Start menu Settings Control panel EN E
7. Reserved 16 13 Safety WARNING The user of Power Energy measurement instruments must be trained to the use of lasers and their associated risks ref EN 60825 LaserPoint is in no way liable for any damage resulting from misuse careless or use above rated limits for the instrument IMPORTANT Take all the required safety procedures to work with laser beams and wear suitable protection glasses all the time Be extremely careful with radiation either back reflected or back scattered from detector surfaces housings mounts and stainless steel post Measurement heads temperatures may reach 85 C LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 17
8. What do you want the wizard to do So ete oe eee eee Choose the Recommended automatically ce ae ta eee oat eet eee software installation c natal from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Back Cancel LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 3 2 Switch On Procedure 2 1 System Requirements 2 1 1 Software Requirements Windows 2000 Windows 98 2 1 2 RAM and Hard Disk Space Requirements 64 MB of RAM recommended 32 MB of RAM minimum 600 kB of free disk space for installation folder 2 1 3 Hardware Requirements Intel Pentium 133 or better or compatible processor hardware must be supported by Microsoft for the operating system used 800 x 600 VGA video display with 256 colors 1024 x 768 or higher recommended CD ROM drive for initial installation only Windows supported display adapter Mouse or other pointing device Usb 2 0 port 2 2 Starting sequence 1 Switch on the PLUS Monitor following the procedures described within its Instruction Manual 2 Connect the PLUS Monitor to the host PC device by the supplied Usb cable 3 From the same folder used to install the PLUSSoftUsb run the Application PLUSSoftUsb exe 3 STARTING WINDOW PLUSSoft USB 1 03 PLUSSoft v 1 03 PLUS USB Device sry 050823 Quit to exit the program Start run the Power Meter window LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 4 POWER METER W
9. ad is ASET oe wo goo goca Above its limit this will be displayed as a Head Modell Lambdal SN COOL alarm red a In this cases switch the laser off and cool the head taking care not to contaminate the absorbing surface Note occasional dirt or contamination of absorbing surfaces may compromise system performance both regarding damage thresholds and measurement precision STATISTICS l po 00 00 LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 15 12 ERROR CONDITIONS x Whenever an error condition in the Software is detected a window claiming the error is displayed Comunication error toward USB device The meaning of error windows and how to solve the related problems are displayed in the following table In any case by left clicking the mouse on OK the program will be terminated COMMUNICATION ERROR No communication between Check the cable connecting PLUS and PC PLUS to PC Check connection between PLUS and measurement head Check the PLUS electrical supply COMMUNICATION ERROR Communication between PLUS Check the connection cable and PC is interrupted during between PLUS and PC operation Check the PLUS electrical supply DETECTOR HEAD ERROR Communication between Check connection between measurement head and PLUS is measurement head and PLUS interrupted LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights
10. easurements or save data refer to the section 7 Statistics procedures NOTE In order to avoid thermal overloads to the measurement head LaserPoint suggest to not exceed a limit temperature of 80 82 C LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 7 6 Save Measurement on File Procedure Whenever measurement data need to be saved on files the SAVE function must be enabled first following the described procedure The Led accompanying the SAVE key when green shows that this function is active Data may be saved continuously or the actual value may be saved at any time under user selection as a single measurement 6 1 Continuous Saving Left click on SAVE with the mouse On the Save window select the Saving Mode Continuous 3 Select the Sampling Time for the saving function 1 15 60sec 5 30min 1h 4 Left click on START ASET 222 PLUSSoftv 1 03 NO m a 3270 E 5 Select the folder on the Save As window and insert the file name The Led will turn green At the end of each Sampling Time the power value will SN Salva con nome A 150 EANA _ User Cal Factor Process Parameters LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved hpfonts 3com_sw Exchange Program Files A Documenti Programmi Toshiba Tools Windows 2 Bootlog Prova_Cronos Detlog be automatically saved To disable the SAVE function click on the key the Led turns red N
11. measured values will be automatically scaled Graph Time sets the Time axis on the power plot available time scales are 60 sec 2 min 5 min 30 min 1 hour 12 hours Press Enter to confirm If a lower time scale is selected data on plot are refreshed LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 6 5 Measurement Procedures 1 Ifneeded set the MAX and Min process thresholds by means of MAX Min Power Level 2 Ifasuccessive measurement has to be stored refer to the section 6 Save on File Procedures Verify that all safety conditions are satisfied refer to section 13 Safety Actual Time p l 4 If a detector s offset is present a Zero can be made by left clicking with mouse on the ZERO key The display POWER W mW will zero together with the plot of power on the graph 5 Verify that no laser beam or other spurious radiation is striking on the detector align the measurement head to the optical path and open the laser shutter Verify that only the sensor surface 1s intercepting the laser beam Process Parameters STATISTICS MAX Power Level Pmax w Pmin w Pava fw PTP STD w RMS Poze zis Pau Toa Tooo Toon 6 The measured power value will be shown on the numerical display POWER W mW and the plot will report the power behaviour vs time 7 The process Leds will light green when power is within thresholds red when power is not 8 For starting statistical m
12. ote verify that the selected file is not already open on your PC during measurement In case new measurements have to be saved on an existing file without deleting stored data confirm the substitution of file by left clicking with the mouse on the Yes key Wed Dec 17 16 02 59 2003 Tools R Zaara au C Windows Bootlog Cay i j Prova_Cronos 4 at Detlog lhg Setupxlg E 1 000 27000 oa The structure of saved file txt format shown A 150 CO2 000033 i i iS Mon Dec 15 18 58 49 2003 m the picture ms Power W Process Par Pmax W Pmin W Temp C User Cal Fact headline rep orting head model calibration n p a ee wavelength serial number date and starting 0 06 Low 2 90 1 00 22 00 1 000 time of save YAG 001297 Mon Dec 15 19 01 22 2003 Seven columns reporting the time elapsed at Power W Process Par Prrax W Prin W Temp C User Cal Fact time intervals of Sampling Time measured 0 08 Low 2 90 2 00 22 00 1 000 0 15 Low 290 200 2200 100 power values process conditions process 0 06 Low 2 90 2 00 22 00 1 000 O11 Low 2 90 2 00 22 00 1 000 ie beth eS thresholds Head temperature and user 0 13 Low 3 50 200 22 00 1 000 E 0 13 Low 3 50 2 00 22 00 1 000 calibration factor 0 10 Low 3 50 2 00 2200 1 000 0 09 Low 3 50 2 00 22 00 1 000 O17 Low 3 50 2 00 22 00 1 000 0 08 Low 3 50 1 00 22 00 1 000 0 18 Low 3 50 1 00 22 00 1 00
13. s the rectangular Led is green when outside is red The overtaken threshold is indicated by a red round Led MAX Min Power Level sets process thresholds Insert the desired threshold value Max 13000 and press Enter if the Min Threshold lt Max Threshold condition is satisfied the value is displayed and stored in the SetUp file 4 3 Handling of Statistical Functions Pmax W Shows the max power value measured during the last acquisition interval Pmin W Shows the min power value measured during the last acquisition interval Pavg W Shows the average value of power measured during the last acquisition interval Pmi PTP Shows the Peak to Peak stability based on the formula PTP ae 100 max STD W Shows the measurement Standard Deviation based on the formula y Pi Pave i STD n li STD avg RMS Shows the RMS stability based on the formula RMS 100 Duration s Shows the duration of the acquisition interval in sec Elapsed Time s Shows the time elapsed after acquisition started START Starts acquisition STOP Ends acquisition SAVE enables an automatic saving on file of done statistical measurements the function is enabled when the Led is green 4 4 Handling of Screen Plots The screen plot displays measured power blue lines and preset values of thresholds red lines Graph Power Max Min W sets the Power axis on the power plot Insert the desired full scale and press Enter
14. splora risorse 031009_1243 F i Insert the CD in your PC the PLUS r ERE AEE woos electronics is disconnected open the CD FE Pare delconeit ae r folder with My Computer and left click the c Cc i i 1 460KB Applicazione B8 D 3 DistFi 1 781 KB Cabinet mouse to start the Application Setup 3 879KB Windows Installer Package 7 7 E Follow the installation program instructions cf gt Utenti su Laserver U E Stampanti SE Pannello di controllo Bl Accesso remoto Switch on the PLUS Monitor following the ca amp Cartelle Web 8 Operazioni pianificate procedures described within its Instruction E Internet Explorer ede _ Manual Connect the PLUS Monitor to the host PC device by the supplied Usb cable Follow the New Hardware Wizard in order to Welcome to the Found New install the PLUS s Drivers Hardware Wizard Windows will search for curent and updated software by looking on Your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sottware Yes this time only E E E Choose not connect to Windows Update to No not this time search for software Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps vou install software for PLUS USB IF pour hardware came with an installation CD Soe or floppy disk insert it now
15. ved 10 LT User Cal Facto 3270 i 1 00 EA Prova_Cronos Detlog A 150 CO2 000033 Fri Dec 12 18 06 55 2003 Power VV 0 04 3 25 0 95 1 64 2 10 2 54 2 50 0 98 1 00 ProcessPar Low Overflow Low OK OK High OK Low OK Pmax W Pmin W Temp C User Cal Fact 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 23 00 23 00 23 00 24 00 24 00 24 00 25 00 26 00 26 00 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 In case new measurements have to be saved without deleting stored data on an existing file confirm the substitution of file by left clicking with mouse on the key Yes The structure of saved file txt format shown in the picture is headline reporting head model calibration wavelength serial number date and the starting time of save seven columns reporting the time of saving measured power values process conditions process thresholds Head temperature and user calibration factor Note It is also possible to import the saved file in a spreadsheet e g Excel use Excel to open the text file importing data and use tab as data limiter Do not modify the txt file to preserve for future measurements both its structure and correct functioning LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 11 7 Statistics
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