Image Processing Stroboscope BVS-II Wotan
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1. Figure B 3 Example for input and output fields At the top of the field Devices is a list of devices that the software found when the program was started or when connections were made Apart from that the firmware version of the devices is displayed If there are several devices connected you can select the respective device here which you want to control with the software B 3 B FlashControl Panel Software optional Enter In the field Command you enter the RS 232 control commands for the commands stroboscope directly refer to APPENDIX A To send the command click Send or press Enter J The answer from the instrument is shown below the field Command You will find detailed information on the individual commands and their answers in APPENDIX A B 4 C Declaration of Conformity Appendix C Declaration of Conformity ce Konformit tsbescheinigung Declaration of Conformity f r for Gegenstand Object Image Processing Stroboscope Controller Typ Model BVS II Wotan BVS I Wotan Plus Der Hersteller The manufacturer Polytec GmbH Polytec Platz 5 7 76337 Waldbronn Germany best tigt das Einhalten der Richtlinien 2004 108 EG und 2006 95 EG confirms the compliance with the directives 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC Das Ger t stimmt mit den folgenden Normen berein The unit compiies to the following standards EN 61010 1 2002 08 Sicherheitsbestimmungen f r elektrische Mess Steuer Regel und L2. 9 Use the Decimal Select key to select a position in the LED display that you want to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 10 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys NOTE Please note that the overall time period of the pulse package resulting from the pulse separation and the number of pulses must be within the set frequency period for the burst If the desired value can not be set then it is outside the permissible performance values of the xenon flashlamp and is therefore blocked by the function Safety Area Control You will find more detailed information on this in SECTION 1 3 or SECTION 3 3 respectively 3 8 Reading and Resetting the Counter Total counter The stroboscope has two different counters for the flashes already emitted A static total counter counts all flashes emitted This counter setting is saved once per hour in the flash memory of the stroboscope To read this counter please proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until FLSU appears in the LED display 2 Release the Select key The number of all flashes generated by the instrument so far is shown in the LED display 3 To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit
3. Number of pulses 3 6 The stroboscope has got a burst function To set this please proceed as follows 1 Use the Burst key to select the LED On The stroboscope has now been switched from single flash mode to burst mode 2 Use the Select key to select the LED Frequency In the LED display the current setting of the frequency of bursts is displayed 3 Use the Decimal Select key to select a position in the LED display that you want to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 4 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys If the desired value can not be set then it is outside the permissible performance values of the xenon flashlamp and is therefore blocked by the function Safety Area Control You will find more detailed information on this in SECTION 1 3 or SECTION 3 3 respectively 5 Use the Select key to select the LED Burst Pulses No The LED display shows the number of pulses currently set for a burst 6 Use the Decimal Select key to select a position in the LED display that you want to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 7 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys The number of pulses is adjustable from 1 to 250 Pulse separation in the burst 3 Operation 8 Use the Select key to select the LED Burst Pulse Separation ms In the LED display the separation currently set between the pulses is shown in ms
4. User Manual Image Processing Stroboscope BVS II Wotan Warranty and Service The warranty for this equipment complies with the regulations in our general terms and conditions in their respective valid version This is conditional on the equipment being used as it is intended and as described in this manual The warranty does not apply to damage caused by incorrect usage external mechanical influences or by not keeping to the operating conditions The warranty also is invalidated in the case of the equipment being tampered with or modified without authorization To return the equipment always use the original packaging Otherwise we reserve the right to check the equipment for transport damage Please mark the package as fragile and sensitive to frost Include an explanation of the reason for returning it as well as an exact description of the fault Trademarks Brand and product names mentioned in this manual could be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations Identification Labels Image Processing Stroboscope BVS II Wotan 41145 Man BVS II 1208 07e Contents Contents 1 Safety Information 1 1 1 1 General Safety Information mescia e E E EATE EASA 1 1 1 2 Information on Safe Handling with Xenon FlashlampsS cececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 1 2 1 2 1 Safety Information eee ar see ee AH ek 1 2 1 2 2 Safety Precautions u A AE ANA an aa na
5. 10 Now move the stroboscope lamp back into the stroboscope lamp holder until it stops and tighten the two Allen screws hand tight again 11 Screw the end of the connecting wire with the annunal cable lug hand tight to the stroboscope lamp connector 12 Now screw the housing cover back onto the stroboscope CAUTION A Danger from mishandling In doing so make sure that the earth cable does not get jammed 13 Place the control panel vertically from above back onto the instrument CAUTION A Danger from mishandling Make sure that you plug in the plug connectors on the control panel without bending them so as not to damage them 14 Tighten the two cross headed screws of the control panel on the back and the front panels of the instrument hand tight The instrument is now ready to use again 3 13 3 Operation 3 12 Networking Several Stroboscopes Master Slave Function The BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus allows you to network up to nine stroboscopes To do so proceed as follows 1 Select the master stroboscope and set all the necessary settings on it 2 Connect the socket J2 RS232 out of the master stroboscope to the jack J1 RS232 in of the next stroboscope RS 232 cable 1 1 3 Now connect the socket J2 RS232 out of this stroboscope to the jack J1 RS232 in of another stroboscope and so on until you have networked all the stroboscopes you need 4 For all networked
6. 7 installation category 4 1 installing the software FlashControl Panel B 1 instrument networking 3 14 opening 2 2 power adjustment 3 15 unpacking 2 1 instrument warning label 2 4 intended use 1 1 intensity externally control 3 3 set internally 3 3 Intensity Ref jack 2 3 Intensity Ref key 2 6 J J1 RS232 in jack 2 5 J1 RS232 specifications 4 2 J2 RS232 out plug 2 4 J2 RS232 specifications 4 3 J3 Trigger jack 2 3 J3 Trigger specifications 4 2 J4 Intensity Ref jack 2 3 J4 Intensity Ref specifications 4 2 jack J1 RS232 in 2 5 J3 Trigger 2 3 J4 Intensity Ref 2 3 K key adjustment keys 2 6 Burst 2 6 Decimal Select 2 6 Intensity Ref 2 6 Select 2 6 Sensor 2 7 Strobe 2 5 trigger 2 6 keyboard 2 5 L LED display in the control panel 2 6 LOC error message 3 2 locking keys 3 1 locking the control panel 3 1 long term memory settings 3 1 M mains connection operating requirements 2 2 position on the instrument 2 4 specifications 4 1 mains switch 2 5 mains voltage 4 1 maintenance requirements 2 2 Master Slave function 3 14 N networking instruments 3 14 number of pulses setting burst function 3 6 O opening the instrument 2 2 operating requirements 2 2 operating temperature 4 1 operating FlashControl Panel software B 2 overload protection 1 4 P packaging 2 1 plug J2 RS232 out 2 4 pollution degree 4 1 power Adjustment 3 15 power adjustment for several stroboscopes 3 15 powe
7. 8 static total counter 3 7 CSA applied standards 4 1 D damage 2 1 Decimal Select key 2 6 declaration of conformity C 1 delay trigger to flash setting 3 5 Index dimensions 4 2 display in the control panel 2 6 disposal of the instrument 1 1 E electrical safety safety information 1 3 standards applied 4 1 EMC applied standards 4 1 emission EMC standards 4 1 error message in LED display LOC 3 2 EU directives compliance C 1 exchanging flashlamp 3 11 fuses 3 10 external control flash intensity 3 3 trigger 3 5 F fiber connector 2 3 firmware version 3 1 flash counter 3 8 deletable counter 3 8 static total counter 3 7 flash frequency setting 3 3 flash intensity externally control 3 3 set internally 3 3 FlashControl Panel installing the software lt b gt B 1 operation B 2 system requirements B 1 flashlamp exchanging 3 11 technical specifications 4 3 foil keyboard 2 5 frequency limit setting 3 2 frequency setting burst frequency 3 6 single flash frequency 3 3 front panel 2 3 functional test 2 7 fuses exchanging 3 10 holders 2 5 operating requirements 2 2 specifications 4 1 G general safety safety information 1 1 geographic height 2 2 4 1 Index H height geographic 2 2 holders for fuses 2 5 housing cleaning 2 2 specifications 4 2 l identification label inspection 2 1 position on the instrument 2 4 immunity EMC standards 4 1 inspection when unpacking 2 1 installation 2
8. LED display is exponential from 00EO to 90E8 3 Operation 3 9 Resetting the Stroboscope to its Default Settings As of Firmware 1 11 you have the option of resetting the stroboscope to its default settings The default settings are Intensity 100 Frequency 1 Hz Number of pulses per burst 1 Separation between pulses in burst 100ms Burst Off Trigger Pulse Intensity reference External Strobe On To reset the instrument to the default settings please proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until rES appears in the LED display Release the Select key Keep the Strobe key pressed and press the key The stroboscope is reset to the default settings To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu 3 9 3 Operation 3 10 Exchanging Fuses The holders for the fuses can be found on the back of the stroboscope refer also to FIGURE 2 2 To check and exchange fuse please proceed as follows NOTE Before checking and exchanging the fuses always ensure that the mains plug is disconnected 1 Switch off the stroboscope using the mains switch on the back and unplug the mains plug WARNING Danger from electrical current After switching it off wai
9. at the input J3 Trigger Slave Trigger pulse via J1 RS232 in from an upstream stroboscope Intern Internally generated trigger signal Burst key You use this key to choose between individual flash and the burst function On Burst function switched on Off Burst function switched off simple stroboscope operation 9 2 First Steps Sensor key Not used settings have no effect on operation 2 5 Installation and Functional Test Installation Functional test To install and then carry out a first functional test on the stroboscope please proceed as follows 1 Mount the instrument with the aid of the drill holes in the bottom panel onto a suitable level surface Connect up the fiber optics to the aperture on the front panel of the stroboscope Connect up the mains cable to the back of the stroboscope and to an earthed socket Switch on the stroboscope with the mains switch on the back position By repeatedly pressing the Trigger key select the trigger source Intern If this input is not accepted and the message LOC appears in the LED display then the control panel of the instrument is locked In this case first of all switch the key lock off as described in SECTION 3 2 By repeatedly pressing the Intensity Ref key select the reference option Internal By repeatedly pressing the Strobe key switch the stroboscope lamp on LED On The stroboscope should now emit stroboscopic light If the function
10. can therefore be of significantly higher intensity than set on the control panel If the desired value can not be set then it is outside the permissible performance values of the xenon flashlamp and is therefore blocked by the function Safety Area Control You will find more detailed information on this in SECTION 1 3 or SECTION 3 3respectively 3 Operation 3 6 Setting a Trigger External trigger Internal trigger Trigger delay There are four different ways to trigger the stroboscope lamp pulse video slave or intern Every trigger impulse thereby triggers a flash If the stroboscope is run in burst mode refer to SECTION 3 7 then every trigger impulse sets off a burst To set one of the three external trigger options pulse video or slave proceed as follows 1 Use the Trigger key to select the required trigger source Pulse Trigger using a pulse rising edge Video Trigger using a video signal Slave Trigger using the signal of an upstream stroboscope refer also to SECTION 3 12 2 Connect up the external trigger signal Pulse Impulse into the BNC jack J3 Trigger Video Video signal into the BNC jack J3 Trigger Slave Trigger output signal of the upstream stroboscope into the Sub D jack J1 RS232 in With the trigger Pulse the rising edge of the signal pulse is evaluated with the trigger Video the vertical trigger signal is filtered out of the video signal and evaluated refer also to CHAPT
11. himself or by qualified personnel authorized by the manufacturer NOTE Before removing parts of the housing for exchanging the stroboscope lamp as well as installation and servicing purposes as a general rule the mains plug should always be unplugged 1 Safety Information Overload protection The energy for the stroboscope lamp is buffered in a capacitor block of 13uF 600V In conjunction with certain frequency intensity combinations this capacity can lead to non permissible power dissipation of the xenon flashlamp A function of the processor the Safety Area Control prevents such parameter combinations If values are entered which lead to inadmissible power dissipation at the frequency limit set then the device will not accept these values The permissible value ranges are shown in FIGURE 1 1 and FIGURE 1 2 Setting the frequency limit is described in SECTION 3 3 CAUTION Danger from overloading If you control the device externally via J4 Intensity Ref please note that overload protection is not active In this case you must absolutely observe the values in FIGURE 1 1 Le 1 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Hz Figure 1 1 Intensity f Frequency 1 100 90 80 70 60 eal he tf o yy Permissible range f Jf 30 20 GN 10 YL iy Ys sy 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1
12. max 2 16J electrical at up to 20Hz max 200 Hz approx 300 1000nm typ 1 5 2 5 108 flashes The radiation spectra of the xenon flashlamp are shown in FIGURE 4 1 and FIGURE 4 2 They were captured in instruments without IR filter protection glass 3000 2500 Spectrum BVS II without Filter 2000 1500 1000 Relative Intensity 500 763 784 d Figure 4 1 Visible spectrum of the xenon flashlamp 4 3 4 Technical Specifications BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus IR Spectrum BVS II without Filter 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 Relative Intensity Figure 4 2 IR spectrum of the xenon flashlamp A Operation of Interface RS 232 Appendix A Operation of Interface RS 232 A 1 Configuration of the Interface As an alternative to operation using the control panel all functions of the stroboscope can also be controlled via the RS 232 interface RS 232 The RS 232 interface has the following configuration e 9600 Baud e 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit e no parity bit e no hardware or software handshake A 2 Setting the Instrument Address To be able to control several stroboscopes via the RS 232 interface first of all each instrument has to have a unique instrument address allocated to it To do so proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeat
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14. the menu The counter reading in the LED display is exponential from O0E0 to 90E9 This counter reading can not be deleted 3 7 3 Operation Resetable counter 3 8 The resetable counter of the stroboscope counts the number of flashes emitted since the last reset You can use this counter for example to estimate when the flashlamp needs to be exchanged To read the counter please proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until FLco appears in the LED display Release the Select key The LED display shows the number of flashes since last resetting the counter To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu To reset the counter to zero please proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until FLco appears in the LED display Release the Select key The LED display shows the number of flashes since last resetting the counter Press the key The counter is reset to zero To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu Presentation of the counter reading in the
15. want to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 3 Change the value of the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys If the desired value can not be set then it is outside the permissible performance values of the xenon flashlamp and is therefore blocked by the function Safety Area Control You will find more detailed information on this in SECTION 1 3 or SECTION 3 3 respectively 3 5 Setting the Flash Intensity External reference Reference diagram The flash intensity can be controlled using an external power supply To do so proceed as follows 1 Use the Intensity Ref key to select the LED External The stroboscope is now set to the external intensity control 2 Connect up the external intensity reference signal to the BNC jack J4 Intensity Ref The stroboscope converts the applied voltage to a flash intensity of 8 0 to 100 The progress depends on the reference diagram set The intensity value appears in the LED display The following applies 0 6V 8 6V 100 The connection between the applied voltage and the resulting flash intensity is reflected in the reference diagram You can choose between a linear reference diagram and a square one The standard setting for the stroboscope is the linear reference diagram To change the reference diagram please proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until rEF appears in the LED displa
16. 00 ms Figure 1 2 Intensity f Burst Separation 2 First Steps 2 First Steps 2 1 Area of Application The Polytec image processing stroboscopes are light sources for industrial image processing In combination with appropriate fiber optics and a camera their extremely brief and intense light pulses allow bright high contrast images The light pulses are generated by an extremely stable xenon stroboscopic flashlamp the light it emits is focused into the fiber optics using an ellipsoid reflector 2 2 Unpacking and Inspection The stroboscope is made up of the following components e Stroboscope BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus e Mains cable Please pay attention to the following steps when unpacking 1 Check the packaging for signs of unsuitable handling during transport 2 After unpacking check all components for external damage scratches loose screws etc 3 In the case of a wrong delivery damage or missing parts please inform your local Polytec representative immediately and give them the serial number of the instrument The identification labels can be found on the back panel of the instrument and also on the inside cover of this manual 4 Carefully retain the original packaging in case you have to return the instrument 2 1 2 First Steps 2 3 Operating and Maintenance Requirements Ambient conditions Mains connection Assembly Cleaning Opening the instrument 2 2 The stroboscope can
17. ER 4 If required the stroboscope can also generate a trigger signal internally corresponding to the single flash frequency refer to SECTION 3 4 To do so use the Trigger key to select the LED Internal A trigger output signal is then also available via the BNC jack J2 RS232 out to synchronize additional stroboscopes The frequency of the trigger output signal corresponds to the flash frequency set You can also set a time delay between the trigger signal and setting off the flash To do so proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until dELY appears in the LED display 2 Release the Select key and using the Decimal Select key select a position in the LED display which you would like to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 3 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys 4 To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key 3 5 3 Operation Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu The delay time between the trigger signal and setting off the flash can be set between 0 01 and 99 99 The step size is 0 01 A step corresponds to 0 326 us Thus the following thresholds are given minimum delay time 0 326 us maximum delay time 3 254ms 3 7 Setting the Burst Function Burst frequency
18. ION 3 6 Sets the instrument to internal trigger refer also to SECTION 3 6 You can set the signal delay between the trigger and setting off the flash using the following commands adr setdel data Sets a time delay between the trigger signal and setting off the flash in percent Value range 0 01 99 99 refer also to SECTION 3 6 Commands for the burst mode Command for the resetable counter A Operation of Interface RS 232 adr setdelabs dat Sets an absolute time delay between the trigger signal and setting off the flash in ns Value range 0 3000000 Step size 54ns Digital processing generates a rounding error of max 54ns The burst mode is configured using the following commands adr buron Switches the burst mode on refer also to SECTION 3 7 adr buroff I Switches the burst mode off the instrument then works in single flash mode again adr setpul data Sets the number of pulses of a burst to the given value Value range 1 999 refer also to SECTION 3 7 adr setsep data Sets the separation between the pulses of a burst to the given value in ms Value range 1 1000 refer also to SECTION 3 7 The resetable counter of the stroboscope is reset to zero using the following command refer also to SECTION 3 8 adr resflc J Resets the counter A 3 A Operation of Interface RS 232 A 3 3 Commands to Query Settings Individual query You can query individual settings of an
19. Intervention for maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by the manufacturer himself or by qualified personnel authorized by the manufacturer An instrument which is no longer required must be disposed of according to local regulations unless otherwise provided for by the manufacturer 1 Safety Information 1 2 Information on Safe Handling with Xenon Flashlamps 1 2 1 Safety Information The stroboscope is equipped with an extremely stable xenon flashlamp which is focussed into the fiber optics using an ellipsoid reflector The light emitted from the aperture of the stroboscope and from the fiber optics is therefore extremely intense When handling xenon flashlamps great care should be taken in any case to make sure that the light does not enter the eye Due to its extreme brightness and high frequency stroboscope light can lead to seizures or blackouts in people who are photosensitive or have an epileptic condition For this reason the stroboscopic light should be shielded as well as possible To provide maximum security the following precautions have been taken NOTE Please see CHAPTER 4 for the detailed technical specifications e Polytec instruments generally comply with the standards EN 60825 1 DIN VDE 0837 and CFR 1040 10 US respectively e The aperture on the front panel is covered by protective glass with an IR filter to check splinters of glass which may result from a xenon flashlamp explod
20. aborger te Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 61000 6 3 2002 08 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit EMV Fachgrundnorm St raussendung Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Emission Grenzwertklasse Klasse B Class B EN 61000 6 2 2002 08 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit EMV Fachgrundnorm St rfestigkeit Electromagnetic compatibility EMC immunity EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 11 Ausgestellt von issued by a Hold Sebi Dr Helmut Selbach Managing Director 23 10 2007 Polytec GmbH Datum Date Figure C 1 Konformit tserkl rung C 1 C Declaration of Conformity C 2 Index A adjustment keys 2 6 air humidity 4 1 ambient conditions operating requirements 2 2 specifications 4 1 area of application 2 1 assembly operating requirements 2 2 stroboscope 2 7 B back panel 2 4 burst frequency setting 3 6 burst function setting 3 6 Burst key 2 6 Cc change flashlamp 3 11 fuses 3 10 cleaning housing surfaces 2 2 climatic conditions 2 2 conformity declaration of C 1 connector for fiber optic adapter fiber 2 3 control elements back panel 2 4 front panel 2 3 control panel 2 5 adjustment keys 2 6 Burst key 2 6 Decimal Select key 2 6 Intensity Ref key 2 6 LED display 2 6 lock 3 1 Select key 2 6 Sensor key 2 7 Strobe key 2 5 trigger key 2 6 counter deletable counter 3
21. ain The newly connected stroboscopes will then be recognized by the software Click Help at the bottom of the application window to display the stroboscope manual on the screen You will need Acrobat Reader for this To display the version of the software or service information click the Polytec logo in the blue title bar of the application window To exit the software click Close at the bottom of the application window B FlashControl Panel Software optional B 3 1 Controlling the Instrument with the Mouse via the Software On the left in the application window is a picture of the control panel of the stroboscope O on A Keybord 0003 Intensity Strobe ied 2 Frequency Hz off quency Hz Pulse Burst Pulses No I 2 O Vi A Burst Pulses Internal Video oO J Intensity I r Separation ms External On Slave i I off Internal Select Burst Trigger Decimal Figure B 2 Control panel of the stroboscope in the software You control the stroboscope using the buttons in the software the same as on the control panel of the instrument refer also to CHAPTER 3 Click the corresponding buttons B 3 2 Controlling the Instrument with the RS 232 Commands via the Software Connected devices You can also control the stroboscope in the software using the RS 232 commands from APPENDIX A Devices RS 232 COM 1 2 wotan flash fv 1 10 Command Send
22. al check was successful you can now use the stroboscope as described in CHAPTER 3 If any errors occurred during the functional check if required contact your nearest Polytec representative 2 7 2 First Steps 2 8 3 Operation 3 Operation 3 1 Switching On and Off Stroboscope The stroboscope is switched on with the mains switch on the back of the instrument position I After switching it on the current firmware version briefly appears in the LED display and then the operating status most recently used is automatically reinstated The settings last selected are still remembered even if the instrument has been disconnected from the mains for a long time Stroboscope You switch the stroboscope lamp on LED On lights up and off LED Off lights lamp up by pressing the Strobe key u WARNING Danger from high intense light Avoid looking into the high intensity stroboscopic light or being exposed to it for a long period of time Remember the safety information in CHAPTER 1 Input can be made via the control panel whether the stroboscope lamp is switched on or off providing the control panel has not been locked refer to SECTION 3 2 3 2 Locking the Control Panel lt Idx id 4 gt The stroboscope can be locked to prevent unintentional changes being made to the settings The key for locking the control panel is at the side of the control panel Figure 3 1 Side view of the strobosco
23. alternative to the command adr key 6 the four possible settings of the Select key can also be selected directly adr selint adr selfre J adr selpul adr selsep Selects the LED Intensity Selects the LED Frequency Hz Selects the LED Burst Pulses No Selects the LED Burst Pulse Separation ms B FlashControl Panel Software optional Appendix B FlashControl Panel Software optional B 1 System Requirements So that you can work optimally with your software ensure that your PC is equipped as follows Processor Intel Pentium Ill 350 MHz Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher RAM 64MB B 2 Installing the Software To install FlashControl Panel please proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive In the file manager of your operating system please select the CD ROM drive In the folder for the drive double click Setup exe Follow the instructions To set up an icon on the desktop proceed as follows 1 2 3 Change into the folder in which you have installed FlashControl Panel Click the file Flash_Control exe and drag it to the desktop while holding the mouse button pressed An icon with the required link will appear on the desktop You can now set the name of the icon This concludes the installation If you have any problems with the installation please contact Polytec B 1 B FlashControl Panel Software optiona
24. ashControl Panel software B 1 T technical specifications general data 4 1 standards applied 4 1 Xenon flashlamp 4 3 total flash counter 3 7 Index trigger externally control 3 5 set internally 3 5 trigger delay setting 3 5 trigger jack 2 3 trigger key 2 6 U unpacking the instrument 2 1 unsuitable handling 2 1 use intended 1 1 WwW warning label 2 4 warranty loss of by opening the instrument 2 2 weight 4 2 wide range input mains connection 2 4 operating requirements 2 2 wrong delivery 2 1 X Xenon flashlamp safety information 1 2 technical specifications 4 3 Index Polytec Deutschland POLYTEC GmbH Hauptsitz Polytec Platz 1 7 76337 Waldbronn Tel 07243 604 0 Fax 07243 69944 E mail info polytec de Internet http www polytec de POLYTEC GmbH Vertriebs und Beratungsb ro Berlin Schwarzschildstra e 1 12489 Berlin Tel 030 6392 51 40 Fax 030 6392 51 41 E mail polytecberlin polytec de Internet http www polytec de International from outside Germany D POLYTEC GmbH Headquarters Polytec Platz 1 7 D 76337 Waldbronn Tel 49 7243 604 0 Fax 49 7243 69944 E mail info polytec de Internet http www polytec com Polytec International France F Polytec France S A S 32 rue Delizy F 93694 Pantin Tel 33 0 148 10 39 30 Fax 33 0 148 10 08 03 E mail info polytec fr Internet http www polytec fr Great Britain GB Lambda Photometrics Ltd La
25. be operated in dry rooms subject to normal climatic conditions refer also to CHAPTER 4 Avoid condensation caused by significant temperature fluctuations As the stroboscope lamp is filled with a pressurized gas the stroboscope may only be used up to a geographic height of 3000m above sea level The mains voltage input of the stroboscope is set up as a wide range input and can thus be connected to all mains voltages with nominal values in the range of 90 260V Defective fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same kind and the same rating On this refer to the information given on the back of the instrument and in CHAPTER 4 Both fuses are active and have to be checked if there is a fault The stroboscope should not be set up provisionally Mount the instrument with the aid of the drill holes in the bottom panel onto a suitable surface The housing surfaces of the instrument can be cleaned using mild detergents or disinfectant solutions Organic solvents must not be used WARNING D Danger from electrical current Working on an open housing can lead to personal injury NOTE Before cleaning the instrument switch it off and unplug the mains plug Interfering with the instrument other than to exchange the stroboscope lamp is not necessary when using the instrument as intended and will invalidate the warranty 2 First Steps 2 4 Control Elements of the Stroboscope Front panel The front panel of the
26. e mains plug WARNING Danger from electrical current After switching it off wait for one minute before opening the instrument Only then can you be sure that all the electric circuits of the stroboscope have discharged completely NOTE Before exchanging the stroboscope lamp always ensure that the mains plug is disconnected It is possible that the stroboscope may flash a few more times after unplugging the mains plug until the capacitor has discharge completely WARNING S Danger from electrical current Never connect the instrument to the mains while the housing is open 2 Unscrew the two cross headed screws on the control panel on the front and back panel refer also to FIGURE 2 1 and FIGURE 2 2 and remove the control panel vertically upwards series are under pressure and can explode WARNING S Danger from exploded splinters The xenon flashlamps used in the BVS IR N NOTE D Sl So when exchanging the stroboscope lamp ensure that you are wearing h suitable eye and hand protection 3 Unscrew the four cross headed screws on the housing cover and carefully remove the cover CAUTION A Danger from mishandling The housing cover is connected to the housing via an earth cable Make sure you do not rip it off 3 11 3 Operation 3 12 4 Unscrew the cross headed screw from the lamp connector refer to FIGURE 3 2 We
27. e overall instrument status Answer adr telsta abcdefghijklmn The letters in the instrument answer take on a value depending on the instrument status which have the following meaning Stroboscope lamp is switched on Stroboscope lamp is switched off keys are locked Stroboscope lamp is switched off keys are released a Flash intensity is controlled internally by the instrument Flash intensity is controlled externally via the jack J4 Intensity Ref Function is still in preparation Function is still in preparation Burst mode is switched on Burst mode is switched off ono RHO gt O NAO Externally triggering by the use of a pulse signal at the jack J3 Trigger Externally triggering by the use of a video signal at the jack J3 Trigger Externally triggering by the use of a trigger signal from an upstream stroboscope through the jack J1 RS232 in Triggering by the use of an internal trigger signal N In the field Select the LED Intensity has been selected In the field Select the LED Frequency has been selected In the field Select the LED Pulse has been selected In the field Select the LED Separation has been selected Value of the position 0 in the LED display for the value given under f Value of the position 3 in the LED display for the value given under f Value of the position 1 in the LED display for the value given under f Value of the position 2 in the LED display fo
28. ea nar i A AEE AA E AAEE AAA AT ede tree 3 6 3 8 Reading and Resetting the Counter uussssssnnnnnnsennnnnnnennnnnnnnrennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 3 7 3 9 Resetting the Stroboscope to its Default Settings sseseeessseerrsesssrrereerrrrtessrrtrrssrrrrrssenne 3 9 S210 Exchanging FUSES wie in nit nein 3 10 3 11 Exchanging the Stroboscope Lamp usunnnsnneennnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnennennnnnennnnnrnnn nn 3 11 3 12 Networking Several Stroboscopes Master Slave Function ccceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeees 3 14 3 13 Power Adjustment of Several Stroboscopes unssssenennnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnn nn nennen nn 3 15 Contents 4 Technical Specifications BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus 4 1 4 1 Standards Applied 4 2 General Data 423 Signal IMPUS AH da aad dae Haile 4 4 Signal Qufpulsz un 2 ieee dea ae aad E sheer a BR a ee ate 4 5 Xenon Flashlamp Appendix A Operation of Interface RS 232 Appendix B FlashControl Panel Software optional Appendix C Declaration of Conformity Index 1 Safety Information 1 Safety Information 1 1 General Safety Information Notes Intended use Qualification Disposal Please read this manual before using the instrument It will provide you with important information on using the instrument and on safety This will protect you and prevent damage to the instrument Pay particular attention to the basic safety information in CHAPTER 1 and the information on instal
29. ed Input is not possible as the key lock has been activated refer to SECTION 3 2 Off Stroboscope lamp is switched off 2 5 2 First Steps 2 6 Intensity Ref key You use this key to choose between internal and external control of the flash intensity Internal Flash intensity can be configured internally using the control panel or via the RS 232 interface External Flash intensity can be configured via an external signal through the BNC jack J5 Intensity Ref Four digit LED display The LED display shows the current value set for the parameter selected with the Select key Select key Use this key to select one of the four adjustable parameters of the stroboscope The value set currently for the selected parameter is shown in the LED display Intensity Value of flash intensity in Frequency Hz Frequency of the internal frequency generator in hertz Burst Pulses No Number of pulses in a burst Burst Pulse Time delay between the individual pulses of a burst in Separation ms milliseconds Adjustment keys You use these keys to change the settings to higher or lower values Decimal Select key Use this key to select the position in the LED display which you want to change with the adjustment keys The selected position flashes Trigger key Use this key to select one of the four possible trigger sources Pulse Trigger pulse at input J3 Trigger Video Trigger signal from a video signal
30. edly until Adr x appears in the LED display whereby x stands for the instrument address 2 Now use the adjustment keys to set the required instrument address 3 To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu A 3 Interface Commands A 3 1 Syntax of the Interface Commands The square brackets and the spaces are not part of the command They are used here simply to clarify and improve the readability of the individual parts of the command Each command must be confirmed with the return key 4 Before the actual command you will find the address of the instrument which the command is to be applied to If several instruments are to be addressed then the corresponding instrument addresses have to be strung together The command 37setint80 thus for example sets the intensity for the instruments 3 and 7 to 80 If no address is set before the command then this command applies to all stroboscopes which are connected and networked at the time A 1 A Operation of Interface RS 232 A 3 2 Commands to Set Settings General commands Trigger commands A 2 You can set the basic functions of the instrument as also described in SECTION 3 1 to SECTION 3 5 with the following commands Command adr stron adr stroff J adr keyloc adr
31. he intensity of the second stroboscope to 100 and measure its power as well 4 Estimate the percentage to which the power of the second stroboscope has to be reduced to attain the same power as the reference stroboscope 5 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until PoAd appears in the LED display The value set until now is shown in the LED display 6 Use the Decimal Select key to select a position in the LED display that you want to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 7 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys 8 Now measure the power of the stroboscope and compare it to the power of the reference stroboscope 9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 until the power of the stroboscope corresponds to the power of the reference stroboscope 10 To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu To carry out the power adjustment you should use the weakest intensity stroboscope as the reference Then all other stroboscopes can be adapted to it without any problems 3 15 3 Operation 3 16 4 Technical Specifications BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus 4 Technical Specifications BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus 4 1 Standards Applied Electrical safety IEC EN 61010 1 2002 08 Safety req
32. imal Select key select a position in the LED display which you would like to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 3 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys The function Safety Area Control now only allows values which are within the permissible power loss range for all subsequent settings 4 To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key dpourepeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu The frequency limit is adjustable from 20 0 Hz to 200 0 Hz The values allowed by the function Safety Area Control correspond to the following system 8 0 lt Intensity internal lt 2000 FrLi corresponds to external 100 1 0 Hz lt Frequency lt Frli 1 FrLi s lt Pulse separation lt 250ms NOTE Settings which have already been made which fall outside the permissible power loss range as a result of changing the frequency limit are automatically overwritten by the function Safety Area Control 3 Operation 3 4 Setting Single Flash Frequency The single flash frequency of the stroboscope can be set from 1Hz to 200Hz The step size is 0 1Hz To change the single flash frequency please proceed as follows 1 Use the Select key to select the LED Frequency 2 Use the Decimal Select key to select the position in the LED display that you
33. ing 1 2 2 Safety Precautions Pay attention to the following safety precautions when using the stroboscope e Only qualified and fully trained persons should be entrusted with setting up the instrument adjusting and operating it e Avoid looking directly into the high intensive stroboscopic light with the naked eye or with the aid of mirrors or optical instruments This applies not only to the direct flash from the instrument but also to light emitted from the fiber bundles and fiber optic adapters used WARNING Danger from high intense light Do not use any reflective tools watches b etc when you are working in the beam path of the lamp e Only switch the stroboscope lamp on when you need the stroboscopic light e Always switch the stroboscope lamp off before positioning and configuring the stroboscope e Only operate the stroboscope with the fiber optics connected up and shield the illuminated area completely from view 1 2 1 Safety Information e Ensure that the lighting is good when you are working on an active unshielded stroboscope to keep the difference in brightness emitted by the stroboscopic light to a minimum WARNING S Danger from exploded splinters The xenon flashlamps used in the BVS series are under pressure and can explode NOTE So when exchanging the stroboscope lamp ensure that you are wearing suitable eye and hand protection 1 3 Information on Elect
34. instrument using the following commands All query commands allow only precisely one address to be A 4 given adr telint adr telfre adr telpul adr telsep adr teldel I adr telflc adr telfls adr telref adr telver Queries the flash intensity set Answer adr telint data J Possible values 1 100 Queries the single flash frequency set Answer adr telfre data J Possible values 1 0 200 0 Hz Queries the set number of pulses in a burst Answer adr telpul data J Possible values 1 999 Queries the separation set between the pulses of a burst Answer adr telsep data Possible values 1 1000 ms Queries the delay time set for the trigger Answer adr teldel data J Possible values 0 01 99 99 Queries the status of the resetable counter Answer adr telflc data Possible values Decimal Queries the status of the total counter Answer adr telfls data Possible values Decimal Queries the reference diagram set Answer adr telref data Possible values 0 Linear reference diagram 1 Square reference diagram Queries the firmware version currently being used on the instrument Answer adr telver wotan flash fv y z J y z thereby corresponds to the version number Total query A Operation of Interface RS 232 To query all settings of an instrument use the following command adr telsta J Queries th
35. keyopn 4 adr setint data adr refint adr refext adr setfre data adr selref data Function Switches the stroboscope lamp on input via the control panel is possible refer also to SECTION 3 1 Switches the stroboscope lamp off input via the control panel is possible refer also to SECTION 3 1 Locks all keys on the control panel of the instrument refer also to SECTION 3 1 Unlocks all keys on the control panel of the instrument Sets the intensity to the given value in Value range 8 100 refer also to SECTION 3 5 Sets the instrument to internal intensity reference refer also to SECTION 3 5 Sets the instrument to an external intensity reference via the BNC jack J5 Intensity Ref refer also to SECTION 3 5 and CHAPTER 4 Sets the frequency to the given value in Hz Value range 1 0 200 0 Step size 0 1 refer also to SECTION 3 4 Sets the required reference diagram refer also to SECTION 3 5 Possible values 0 Linear reference diagram 1 Square reference diagram The four different trigger sources can be selected using the following commands adr tripul adr trivid J adr trisla J adr triint I Sets the instrument to external trigger from a pulse refer also to SECTION 3 6 Sets the instrument to external trigger from a video signal refer also to SECTION 3 6 Sets the instrument to external trigger from an upstream instrument refer also to SECT
36. l B 3 Using FlashControl Panel NOTE Please ensure that no other program on your PC accesses the serial interfaces To start FlashControl Panel double click the icon on the desktop The application window appears gt Polytec FlashControl Panel Xx Advancing Measurements by Light Devices RS 232 COM 1 Strobe ia eae 0 0 0 3 Intensity 2 wotanflash locked Frequency Hz off Hz Pulse Burst Pulses No Burst Pulses Internal Video oO J Intensity I B i Separation ms External On Slave Command Send off Internal Select Burst Trigger Decimal Help Connect Disconnect Close Figure B 1 Example of the application window Help Software version and service Exit the software B 2 When the program is started the software automatically searches for connected stroboscopes Ifthe stroboscope has not yet been connected to the PC when the program is started or is switched off you can also make the connection retrospectively To do so click Connect at the bottom of the application window The software will search for connected devices again If you want to connect an additional stroboscope start by disconnecting the existing connection To do so click Disconnect at the bottom of the application window Then you can remake the connection by clicking Connect ag
37. lation operation and maintenance in CHAPTER 3 Please keep this manual in a safe place and make it available to people using the instrument Never pass the instrument on without the manual In this manual the following graded safety and warning labels are used NOTE Identifies action required to simplify using the instrument CAUTION A Danger from Reason for Danger Identifies the danger caused by an action which could result in damage to the instrument if it is not avoided WARNING D Danger from Reason for Danger Identifies a possible danger resulting from an action which could lead to death or serious injury if it is not avoided The instrument is intended for laboratory use and for use in an industrial environment It may only be used within the limits given in the technical specifications refer to CHAPTER 4 Faultless and safe operation of the instrument depends on correct and proper transport and storage installation and assembly as well as careful operation of the instrument When assembling installing and operating the instrument the safety and accident prevention regulations for the respective use must be adhered to This instrument may only be operated by persons who are familiar with electrical measurement equipment and have been instructed in the use of xenon flashlamps Please pay attention to the information on safe handling with xenon flashlamps in SECTION 1 2
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39. pe showing the opening for locking the control panel 3 1 3 Operation You can press the key with a thin nonmetallic object through opening 1 at the side of the control panel By pressing the key you can switch between the two states locked and open If the keys are locked status locked then the LED Keyboard locked in the field Strobe on the control panel of the stroboscope lights up If any key is pressed on a locked control panel then the message LOC will appear in the LED display It is still possible to control the stroboscope via the RS 232 interface even if the control panel is locked 3 3 Setting the Frequency Limit 3 2 Before configuring the stroboscope set a frequency limit which includes the highest expected frequency at which you will be operating the stroboscope The energy for the stroboscope lamp is buffered in a capacitor block the capacity of which in conjunction with certain frequency intensity combinations could lead to inadmissible operating modes The function Safety Area Control refer also to SECTION 1 3 uses the frequency limit entered to calculate the corresponding admissible values for both the intensity and the pulse separation in a burst and blocks the instrument against inadmissible values To set the frequency limit please proceed as follows 1 Press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until FrLi appears in the LED display 2 Release the Select key and using the Dec
40. r consumption 4 1 precautions electrical safety 1 3 xenon flashlamps 1 2 protection class specifications 4 1 protection rating 4 2 pulse interval setting burst function 3 7 pulses setting number of burst function 3 6 Q qualification of the user 1 1 R radiation spectra of flashlamp 4 3 return 2 1 RS232 in jack 2 5 RS232 out plug 2 4 S safety electrical safety information 1 3 general safety information 1 1 xenon flashlamp safety information 1 2 Safety Area Control 1 4 safety information electrical safety 1 3 general safety 1 1 Xenon flashlamps 1 2 safety precautions electrical safety 1 3 xenon flashlamps 1 2 saving settings 3 1 Schott Fostec fiber connector 2 3 Select key 2 6 Sensor key 2 7 separation between pulses setting burst function 3 7 setting burst frequency 3 6 burst function 3 6 flash intensity external 3 3 flash intensity internal 3 3 frequency limit 3 2 pulse separation burst function 3 7 pulses number of burst function 3 6 single flash frequency 3 3 trigger delay 3 5 trigger external 3 5 trigger internal 3 5 several instruments networking 3 14 single flash frequency setting 3 3 sound emission specifications 4 2 sound level 4 2 spectra of flashlamp 4 3 standards applied declaration of conformity C 1 technical specifications 4 1 storage temperature 4 1 Strobe key 2 5 stroboscope lamp switching on and off 3 1 switching off 3 1 switching on 3 1 system requirements Fl
41. r the value given under f Value in the LED display has no decimal place The decimal place is after position 1 The decimal place is after position 2 The decimal place is after position 3 Instrument is barred Instrument is not barred No position has been selected in the LED display The position 0 has been selected in the LED display The position 1 has been selected in the LED display The position 2 has been selected in the LED display The position 3 has been selected in the LED display BRWN AO AHO WN OO X KX KX KX WN HO W A 5 A Operation of Interface RS 232 A 3 4 Set of Commands to Link up to Other Systems A 6 The following set of commands shows an exact reproduction of the function of the keys on the control panel It is therefore well suited as a basis for generating a graphic user interface or another link into existing control systems adr key 1 adr key 2 adr key 3 adr key 4 adr key 5 adr key 6 adr key 7 adr key 8 adr key 9 Corresponds to pressing the Strobe key once Corresponds to pressing the Intensity Ref key once Corresponds to pressing the Sensor key once Corresponds to pressing the Burst key once Corresponds to pressing the Trigger key once Corresponds to pressing the Select key once Corresponds to pressing the Decimal Select key once Corresponds to pressing the key once Corresponds to pressing the key once As an
42. range Trigger level Input resistance Compatibility J4 Intensity Ref Voltage range Setting range Input resistance IP40 110mm x 200mm x 185mm 110mm x 190mm x 2mm 2kg 61dBA at 1m distance 9 pin Sub D jack 9600 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit Looking at the jack from the outside Pin 1 N A Pin 2 Pin 3 received data RxD lt Pin 4 N A Pin 5 reference potential GND Pin 6 N A Pin 7 Trigger input TTL Pin 8 N A Pin 9 N A transmitted data TxD gt BNC jack 4 27V 2 2V 11 5kQ TTL 5V SPS 24V PAL CCIR video signal BNC jack 0 6VDC 0 6V 8 intensity 6V 100 intensity 40kQ A CAUTION Danger from overloading If you control the device externally via J4 Intensity Ref please note that overload protection is not active In this case you must absolutely observe the values in FIGURE 1 1 4 2 4 4 Signal Outputs J2 RS232 out Baud rate Data format Pin configuration 1 5 4 5 Xenon Flashlamp Maximum energy Frequency Spectrum Pulse to pulse stability Service life 4 Technical Specifications BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus 9 pin Sub D plug 9600 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit Looking at the plug from the outside Pin 1 N A Pin 2 transmitted data TxD gt Pin 3 received data RxD lt Pin 4 N A Pin 5 reference potential GND Pin 6 N A Pin 7 Trigger input TTL Pin 8 N A Pin 9 N A
43. recommend that you use a magnetic screwdriver Reflector ET UU PUL 2 Annan UTUU En m S amp S a Lamp holder 5 ra S zu G Lamp connector TUS E cS J O ja Cr nnn TLL re ae Figure 3 2 View inside the instrument with the housing cover removed 5 Undo the two Allen screws on the lamp holder using an Allen key size 2 5 refer to FIGURE 3 2 Pull the xenon flashlamp forwards out of the lamp holder and remove it upwards out of the instrument Dispose of the defective xenon flashlamp in the packaging of the replacement lamp appropriately for harmful substances CAUTION Danger from mishandling When installing the new xenon flashlamp please make sure that you do not get any fingerprints on the glass of the lamp If you accidentally do clean it carefully with a soft lint free cloth before closing the stroboscope again 3 Operation 8 Bend the wire connection of the new stroboscope lamp twice at a right angle directly after the electrode pin as shown in FIGURE 3 3 fr N Ss A 53 mm i 9 Figure 3 3 Dimensions for bends in the connecting wire 9 Position the new stroboscope lamp in the reflector again and move both together into the slot marked on the housing
44. rical Safety 1 3 1 Safety Information The instrument complies with the electrical protection class 1 in accordance with the EU directive 73 23 EEC low voltage directive and the protection ration IP 40 protection against solids gt 1 mm no protection against water With correct mains connection and intended use exposure to electric current is prevented by the closed grounded metal housing The instrument complies with the EU directive 89 336 EEC EMC directive and is accordingly fail safe refer to SECTION 4 1 and APPENDIX C 1 3 2 Safety Precautions Pay attention to the following safety precautions when using the instrument e The stroboscope may only be connected up to AC systems 50 60 Hz with a nominal voltage in the range of 85V 260V using a three pin mains cable with a grounded protective conductor e Defective fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same kind and the same rating On this refer to the information given on the back of the instrument and in CHAPTER 4 e The instrument must not be operated with open housing e The instrument may only be opened to exchange the stroboscope lamp Before removing parts of the housing as a general rule the mains plug must be unplugged and you must wait for approx 1 minute so that all electric circuits have time to discharge completely u WARNING Danger from electrical current Intervention for maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by the manufacturer
45. stroboscope is shown in FIGURE 2 1 lt 6 Figure 2 1 Front view of the stroboscope 1 Analog input J4 Intensity Ref BNC Buchse Signal input for external control of flash intensity 2 Light aperture Fiber connection with end stop Connector for fiber optic adapter 3 Adjustment screws Only for servicing purpose 4 Fixing screw for the control panel 5 Analog input J3 Trigger BNC jack Signal input for an external trigger signal 2 3 2 First Steps Back panel 2 4 The back panel of the stroboscope is shown in FIGURE 2 2 N al EIS Pre A 6 Mains 100 240VAC 0 6A 50 60Hz Fuses 2 x 1 6A 250V TH OL Manufactured by GS Polytet cmon D 76337 Waldbronn Germany Model No BSV II Serial No xxx Xxxx Mfg Date mm yyyy O m 6 Figure 2 2 Rear view of the stroboscope 1 RS 232 interface J2 RS232 out 9 pin Sub D plug Interface output to network several instruments 2 Warning labels 3 Instrument warning label Labels with technical information for fuses and mains connection 4 Identification label Among other things you will find the serial number of the instrument on the identification label 5 Mains connection socket for standard power cord The mains voltage input is set up as a wide range input Holders for the fuses 2 Firs
46. stroboscopes apart from the master stroboscope use the Trigger key to select the LED Slave 5 Adjust all other settings of the networked stroboscopes to those of the master stroboscope in particular the trigger delay refer to SECTION 3 6 The Master Slave function only refers to the trigger signal The first stroboscope in the chain is the master stroboscope and acts as the trigger source All other settings have to be made individually for each instrument in the chain 3 14 3 Operation 3 13 Power Adjustment of Several Stroboscopes For technical reasons there are slight deviations in the flashlamps and reflectors in the stroboscopes These deviations can lead to varying degrees of brightness from different instruments despite having the same intensity values To balance out the differences when running several instruments a power adjustment can be carried out for every stroboscope A percentage value is set for the power adjustment which determines the percentage of the power actually available to be used for a flash if the intensity on the instrument is set to 100 For a power adjustment on two stroboscopes please proceed as follows 1 Set one stroboscope as being the reference stroboscope and set its intensity to 100 refer to SECTION 3 5 2 Measure the power of this reference stroboscope using a photometer or using your image analysis software This value is used as a reference for all other stroboscopes 3 Set t
47. t Steps Only use mains fuses 1 6A slow blow refer also to CHAPTER 4 regardless of the mains voltage Both fuses are active and have to be checked if there is a fault NOTE WARNING S Danger from electrical current Working on an open housing can lead to a personal injury gt OES Before checking the fuses always ensure that the mains plug is disconnected 7 Mains switch This switch disconnects the stroboscope from the mains position O and is used to switch it off in case of danger 8 Fixing screw for the control panel 9 RS 232 interface J1 RS232 in 9 pin Sub D jack Interface input for communication with a PC or to network several instruments View The control panel is shown in FIGURE 2 3 By pressing a key you change from above between the individual adjustment settings made with this key The setting which is activated is the one with its respective LED lit up 1 Polytec on VS II Wotan Flash Keyboard locked Off Pulse J2 RS232 out a Internal Video External Slave Intern J1 RS232 in Internal External Figure 2 3 Foil keyboard of the control panel r J3 Trigger Intensity Pulse Video Frequency Hz Burst Pulses No Burst Pulse Separation ms J4 Intensity Ref 0 6 VDC Strobe key You use this key to switch the stroboscope lamp on or off refer to SECTION 3 1 On Stroboscope lamp is switched on Keyboard lock
48. t for one minute Only then can you be sure that all the electric circuits of the stroboscope have 5 discharged completely It is possible that the stroboscope may flash a few more times after unplugging the mains plug until the capacitor has discharge completely Turn the fuse holder counterclockwise using a flat bladed screwdriver You can remove the fuse holder and the fuse from the instrument If the fuse is defective exchange it for a fuse of the same type and same rating You will find the technical data of the fuse on the instrument warning label on the back of the instrument and also in CHAPTER 4 Use the flat bladed screwdriver to turn the fuse holder clockwise into the housing again NOTE Both fuses are active and have to be checked if there is a fault 3 10 3 Operation 3 11 Exchanging the Stroboscope Lamp The xenon flashlamp of the stroboscope needs to be exchanged at regular intervals On the inside of the xenon flashlamp electrode material which has been vaporized by the arc is continuously deposited so that the luminous efficiency over life decreases After approx 10 flashes the luminous efficiency falls to less than 70 and the lamp should be exchanged WARNING SO Danger from electrical current The stroboscope lamp may only be exchanged by electrotechnical experts To exchange the flashlamp please proceed as follows 1 Switch the stroboscope off and unplug th
49. uirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC IEC EN 61000 6 2 2002 08 EMC requirements on Emission and Immunity Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Emission Limit Class B IEC EN 61000 6 3 2002 08 Immunity IEC EN 61000 4 2 to 61000 4 6 and IEC EN 61000 4 11 CSA No LR 221779 4 2 General Data Mains Connection Mains voltage 85 260 VAC Power consumption max 75VA Fuses 1 6A slow blow Protection class 1 protective grounding Installation Category Il The device is designed for connection to an electrical branch circuit inside a building with a main supply voltage fluctuations not exceeding 10 of the nominal voltage Ambient Conditions Operating temperature 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Storage temperature 40 C 90 C 40 F 194 F Relative humidity max 80 non condensing Geographic height of operating location 0 2000m above sea level Pollution degree 2 Only non conductive pollution occurs Except that occasionally a temporary conductivity caused by condensation is to be expected 4 1 4 Technical Specifications BVS II Wotan BVS II Wotan Plus Housing Protection rating Dimensions instrument Dimensions base plate Weight Sound Emission Sound level 4 3 Signal Inputs J1 RS232 in Baud rate Data format Pin configuration 5 1 OO OD OOO 9 6 J3 Trigger pulse video Voltage
50. y 2 Use the adjustment key to select the setting Lin linear reference diagram or quad square reference diagram 3 To quit the menu press the Select key and while holding it press the key repeatedly until End appears in the LED display Release the Select key 3 3 3 Operation Internal reference 3 4 Press both the Select key and the key at the same time to quit the menu The reference diagram has now been selected and immediately becomes applicable to the external reference The flash intensity can also be controlled directly by the stroboscope using the control panel To do so proceed as follows 1 Use the Intensity Ref key to select the LED Internal The stroboscope is now set to the internal intensity control 2 Use the Select key to select the LED Intensity The intensity value currently set appears in the LED display 3 Use the Decimal Select key to select a position in the LED display that you want to change The respective position in the LED display flashes 4 Change the selected position with the aid of the adjustment keys The intensity is adjustable from 8 0 to100 The step size is 0 1 A change does not become effective until the first time the flash condenser is reloaded i e as of the second flash after the change NOTE For technical reasons the charge level of the flash condenser is random immediately after switching on the stroboscope The first flash of the instrument
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