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1. 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 Reserved 10 LT User Cal Facto 3270 i 1 00 EA Prova_Cronos S Detlog 4 150 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 impor2. D Weight 500g Operating environment Storage Temperature 10 to 60 C Range of Use 5 to 45 C Reference Conditions 21 4 C RH 20 80 LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 1 Front Panel _ 7 E GW KM Fig 1 Front Panel 1 Green Led measures mW when lit 2 Green Led measures mJ when lit 3 4 Digit LCD screen displays 7segments 4 digit power energy values measurement unit wavelength UCF percent variation of power on small 3digit display ee m g UU U T TR fy K MA h MA offset VALUE low battery Temperature Tuning bar 4 Warning Green Red Led 5 Tuning and Power selection key Also scrolls wavelengths and UCF 6 Energy selection key Also scrolls wavelengths and UCF 7 ON OFF Key Also allows instrument zeroing and parameter confirmation LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 3 2 Top Panel Fig 2 Top Panel 1 DB9 Connector Female for RS232 connection 2 DB15 Connector Female for detector connection 3 3 Bottom Panel Fig 3 Bottom Panel 1 3 5mm Mono Jack Plug for 0 2V Analog Output 2 2 5mm Power Plug for 12V DC 50 mA external power supply 3 4 Rear Panel Fig 4 Rear Panel l Lift 2 Battery Holder houses Q ty 2 AA 1 5V batteries LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 4 BEFORE GETTING STARTED WARNING The user o
3. Request To Send Syntax KT STATUS FT_SetDTR ET HANDLE ftHandle Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the RTS device to set out Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT CirRTS Description Clears the Request To Send RTS control signal Request To Send Syntax FT_ STATUS FT_SetDTR ET HANDLE ftHandle Parameters FtHandle pointer to the communication handle of the RTS device to set out Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT SetTimeouts Description Sets the read and write timeouts for the device Syntax FT STATUS FT_SetBaudRate FT HANDLE tHandle DWORD dwRead Timeout DWORD dwWrite Timeout Parameters FtHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to set out dwReadTimeout value of the Read timeout in milliseconds to set out dwWrite Timeout value of the Write timeout in milliseconds to set out Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT GetQueueStatus Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 13 13 Description Shows the number of characters in the receive queue Syntax ET STATUS FT_GetQueueStatus ET HANDLE ftHandle LPDWORD lpdwAmountinRxQueue Parameters FtHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to set out lpdwAmountinRxQueue Pointer to a variable of type DWORD which receives the
4. at 12 VDC 50mA with its optional external power supply The battery holder is located on the bottom rear of the instrument LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved A 2 SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter Mode Power Ranges ImW to 10kW Resolution 0 5 o0 for any Full Scale Response Time lt J 5 sec depends on each specific head Energy Meter Mode Power Range ImJ to 300 Resolution 0 5 o for any Full Scale Response Time lt J1 5 sec depends on each specific head FIT Mode Power Ranges ImW to 10kW Resolution 0 5 o for any Full Scale Response Time 4 sec final value Tuning Displays a Digital Bargraph for Tuning Direction Displays Actual Power Value Displays Variations as form Tuning Initial Value Selections Wavelenghts EXC UV and excimer laser 250 350nm VIS Visible 400 700nm LD Laser Diodes 800 900nm Yag Nd Yag 1064 nm Erb Erbium 2943 nm CO2 CO2 10600nm User s Own Calibration Factor UCF General Digital Display 4 digit LCD readout Monitor accuracy 0 5 Scales 3 scales 00 00 000 0 0000 head dependent with 0 5 o0 resolution Analog Output 0 2V 1 0 Digital Output RS 232 on DB9Connector Temperature Compensation and Over Temperature Alarm Overload Alarm red Led warns for intermittent power use Input voltage 12VDC Adapter Batteries 2 LR6 AA 1 5 V Battery life 250 hours OFF State one year Dimensions mm 150 W x 105 H x 45
5. 3 When an incoming signal overtakes a preset threshold a TRIGGERED tr d message is displayed and the led Fig1 Pos 4 lights as flashing green Thresholds are specific for each head model and typically are set at 2 of the head full scale 4 The measured value appears preceded by J Joule the energy measurement unit The led Fig1 Pos 4 shifts from green to steady red to show that the head is reaching its thermal equilibrium during this period any further measurement is inhibited The inhibition period is specific for each head and is safely set to be 3 4 times the head intrinsic response time it can last up to several seconds As soon as the led Fig1 Pos 4 turns to green the unit is ready to accept another laser pulse Press the E key again to return to power LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 14 5 5 Fit Measurement Mode C T k L I Eg i a 2 m Ye L riers LUIT r Mi L L 59 am E p DBE EE o B l UU L x 5 j L 0 Is ls 1 Follow the procedures 1 to 5 of Section 5 1 The Plus will automatically recognize that its working mode is Fit 2 After the wavelength has been confirmed the FIT logo appears on the screen 3 To carry on the first or any successive measurement press and release the Zero key to make an automatic zeroing The LCD displays CAL and the Led turns to steady green The PLUS is now armed and b
6. Dao R 13 The FTD2XX DLL Dynamic Library for Windows allows you to write your application The architecture of the FTD2XX DLL drivers consists of a Windows WDM driver that communicates with the device via the Windows USB Stack and a DLL which interfaces the Application Software written in VC C Builder Delphi VB etc to the WDM driver The FTD2XX DLL interface provides a simple easy to use set of functions to access PLUS control card D2XX Driver Architecture Application software Visual C l f Visual Basic Custumer s Apllication Software Delphi C Builder Etc Application Software Interface D2XX re Supplied DLL WDM Driver Interface roma WDM Driver Windows USB Interface Win 986 ME 2O000 XP USB Driver stack ee VU indows USB drivers USB Physical Layer PLUS Control Card Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 9 13 DLL Functions FT ListDevices Description Gets information concerning the devices currently connected This function can return such information as the number of devices connected and device strings such as serial number and product description Syntax FT STATUS FT_ListDevices PVOID pvArg1 PVOID pvArg2 DWORD dwFlags Parameters pvArg1 meaning depend on the dwFlags value see note below pvArg2 meaning depend on the dwFlags value see note below dwFlags Determines format of returned inform
7. Lambda SN A 150 YAG Huma S pUSRELU 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 head is ASET 52 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 S 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 be
8. a display reading of 1780W and 3000W full scale V Anou 1 186 V The Analog Out can bear an override of 125 up to 2 5V LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 9 9 OPERATION 5 1 Initial Selections Wavelenght and UCF User Calibration Factor LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved m m y j L L F F K d E p I I ke b j q h i ii R B T 5 i om m L l P LCP L L A a m Ta N Laa 0 a 0 ey 1 Connect the PLUS monitor to the Detector Head via its DB15 male connector Fig 2 pos 2 Switch the instrument ON Figl pos 6 the PLUS logo appears on the screen The temperature bar also lights on scaling up This preliminary phase last 4 sec the instrument acquires all parameters from the measurement head and learns the kind of SW necessary to elaborate signals 2 The PLUS stars a circuit a self diagnostic procedure during which all screen segments and bars are shown 3 The above cycle completed the display will show the nominal full scale power in W or mW of the detector in use Note if the head is programmed to provide both energy and power the display will however show power 4 The next message to appear is the stored wavelength e g YAG hold from a former session If there is no need for a change confirm by pressing the ON OFF key Figl pos 6 If the detector will operate at a different wavelength scroll
9. future problems for the environment and human health Wheeled bin symbol and description The symbol apply to all LaserPoint electronic products placed on the European Market after August 13 2005 LaserPoint will affix the wheeled bin symbol with a bar to appropriate products The bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13 2005 The WEEE Directive comes into force in January 2006 LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 20 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 Right
10. on the PLUS 4 4 Power Energy FIT Operational Modes The PLUS can work on different operational modes It can be used as a power meter as an energy meter or as a power probe when working with the FIT heads The selection 1s automatically made by the monitor when it reads the detector EEPROM as the unit is switched on A FIT head can only provide values of laser power in measurements that last 4 seconds This timing is generated by an internal firmware and is sufficient to provide precise yet once in a while readings There is no need for the user to measure manually or provide the time window to the laser shutter The Power Measurement Mode is set as a default function when the PLUS is switched on entering into the Energy Measurement Mode is simply accomplished by pushing the E key 4 5 Temperature Compensation Air cooled and FIT heads are provided with a temperature sensor used by the PLUS to linearize the head response and advise with a COOL message on the display when the head has overtaken its max allowable temperature For those heads not bearing the temperature sensor the bar will be only displayed during the auto initialization at instrument start up 4 6 Analog Output The Analog Output ranges from 0 2 Volts of head full scale whose value is displayed when the head 19 switched on Power Energy values corresponding to the output voltage are given by the following formula V AnOut W Wr 2 EXAMPLE With
11. 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 k of 0 13 Low 3 50 2 00 2200 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 1 000 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 Sl 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
12. CII code 3 Float floating point number numerical sequence plus decimal point in ASCII code ex the NumericValue 23 45 is codified with the 5 ASCII characters 23 45 Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 5 13 2 3 Commands amp Answers description Table Name Displays SW measurement s type 0 Power Meter PM mode 1 FIT Mode 2 Energy E Mode WSENS Displays Head sensibility mV W OPDAC Displays Output DAC mV W PMSEW Displays maximum power value the Head Float can withstand W STHEW Displays START threshold W in FIT mode HOFTF Displays FIT inhibition time sec ENOMJ Displays Head nominal energy J Float JSENS Displays Head sensibility mV J ODAC Displays Output DAC mV J EMSE Displays maximum energy value the Head Float can withstand J g STHEJ Displays START threshold J in E mode Float Displays E inhibition time sec Int LAMBDA Displays selected wavelength Int 01 CO2 02 Erb 04 YAG 08 LD 16 VIS 32 EXC PNOMW Displays Head nominal power W Float in PM mode Displays measured power energy W J Float int int VISCA Displays measured value s format mode Int 0 1 2 W for power J for energy 3 4 5 mW for power mJ for energy 0 3 no decimal point ex 10 W J 1 4 one decimal number ex 10 3 W J 2 5 two decimal number ex 10 35 W J LEDPRO Displays process parameters state Int ae 2 OK min th
13. TP STD A HMS S 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 measurements 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 d 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 P
14. ation see note below Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code Note Remarks This function can be used in a number of ways to return different types of information In its simplest form it can be used to return the number of devices currently connected If FT_LIST NUMBER_ONLY bit is set in dwFlags the parameter pvArg1 is interpreted as a pointer to a DWORD location to store the number of devices currently connected It can be used to return device string information If FT OPEN_BY_SERIAL_NUMBER bit is set in dwFlags the serial number string will be returned from this function If FT_OPEN_BY_DESCRIPTION bit is set in dwFlags the product description string will be returned from this function If neither of these bits is set the serial number string will be returned by default It can be used to return device string information for a single device If FT_LIST_BY_INDEX bit is set in dwFlags the parameter pvArg1 is interpreted as the index of the device and the parameter pvArg2 is interpreted as a pointer to a buffer to contain the appropriate string Indexes are zerobased and the error code EFT DEVICE NOT FOUND is returned for an invalid index It can be used to return device string information for all connected devices If FT LIST ALL bit is set in dwFlags the parameter pvArg1 is interpreted as a pointer to an array of pointers to buffers to contain the appropriate strings and the parameter pvArg2 i
15. be changed by acting on the same A pushbuttons to increase decrease its value Press ON OFF to confirm and start measurements 11 5 2 Power Measurement Mode p f 1 d 1 E i L S a m aunt LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved a Fa k DD D l Follow the procedures 1 to 7 as described in the previous Section 2 Measurements are automatically done by sending the laser beam onto the detector The time to display the final power value depends on the head in use A fast accelerating alogorithm within the Plus will strongly reduce the intrinsically slow head response time nevertheless for some slower detectors it will take a few seconds to reach the 100 value 3 To make a new measurement press Zero ON OFF to refresh the display Should a sign appear on the display it will mean the presence of a residual offset after zeroing Press once more ON OFF for zeroing until the offset is removed A new measurement can now be done 12 9 3 Laser Tuning Laser Tuning is only allowed in Power Mode Proceed following the next instructions to achieve a high resolution tweaking of your laser 1 By pushing the T P key on the front panel for gt 2 sec the TUNE function is activated A TUNE message appears on the screen for about 1 sec The existing power level is then displayed together with the bargraph positioned at its center it will move downward or upward depending o
16. cuit e g low water pressure lack of fluid obstructions or at the heat exchange system for air cooled heads e g fan ambient Temp etc Immediately spot and remove the causes 3 Should the head be exposed to levels exceeding its allowable full scale the LCD will then show four short bars indicating an overflow rather than the standard numerical value 4 When the head is not properly connected the LCD displays a HEAD warning message in this case check whether the connector is properly matched The PLUS automatically switches off after 10 sec 1 Battery life is 250hours in condition of normal use A LOW BATTERY warning signal appears on the LCD display as a flashing battery 30 50 hours of residual use are available before the battery defintely dies LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 16 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7 1 Battery Change When changing the batteries respect the polarity inverting batteries will definitely damage the instrument 7 2 On line servicing For any urgent question on the instrument you may apply at argenti laserpoint it or maestranzi laserpoint it 7 3 Returns for Calibrations and Repair Prior to shipment 1 Ask directly to LaserPoint or one of his Distributors for the RMA Return Material Authorization Number This will be issued and quotation will follow immediately after the receipt of material in LaserPoint 2 Report Model Number Ser
17. date to search for sottware C Yes this time only l G H E Choose not connect to Windows Update to No nat this time search for software Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps vou install software for PLUS USB fr IF pour hardware came with an installation CD EA or Floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do fi er Choose the Recommended automatically T La araa software installation C Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt 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 Fro
18. designed to be everybody s tool for laser measurement It allows wavelength correction for more precise measurements on the most popular lasers bears a fast analog bargraph for laser tweaking and has a wide dynamic range measuring powers from 1mW up to 10KW and energies from ImJ to 300J Plus can be plugged to any of LaserPoint detectors via a simple connection to the measurement head by means of its standard Intelligent Interfacing System IIS and can operate on 3 different modes Other than power it can measure energy and work as a FIT or probe mode this is the case of those applications that do not need long term measurements and simply require once in a while laser power checks Plus can thus be used on the field for service purposes or in laboratory where he can make sophisticated signal analysis with its optional SW External interfacing can be done with the Analog output or the digital RS232 1 2 Unpackaging and Inspection Each instrument has been carefully inspected and tested prior to shipment Unpack and assure that no damage occurred during transport and handling Any damage must be immediately reported to Laser Point and to the Carrier Do not use the PLUS and its associated detector s if the delivered parts look damaged or if you suspect that they do not operate properly 1 3 Power requirements Plus works both as a battery operated unit using two 2 LR6 AA 1 5 V non rechargable batteries or through the line
19. e The WEEE Directive requires that the instrument is disposed of at the end of its useful life ina n environmentally responsible manner Parts and materials that can be re used and or re cycled have been identified in order that the use of new resources and the amount of waste going for landfill can be minimised The WEEE Directive requires that if you are replacing the instrument with a new equivalent product from the original supplier then that supplier can collect the old item without cost to yourself It is emphasised that this no cost return option is only available when you purchase a new product of equivalent type that fulfils the same function Please inform your supplier of your wish to have the old instrument collected when ordering the replacement If you wish to dispose of the instrument without replacing it then the appliance must not be mixed with unsorted municipal waste The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the unit label or unit packaging as shown in the table below indicates this requirement You must ensure that the instrument is disposed of at an authorised treatment facility details can be obtained from your local council Your role is critical and will help to ensure that the Earth s resources are maintained and that as much re usable and re cyclable material as possible is processed It will also ensure that landfill volume requirements are kept at a minimum and that hazardous materials are not buried thereby providing potential
20. f this instrument must be trained to the use of lasers and their associated risks 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 backreflected or backscattered from detector surfaces housings mounts and stainless steel post Measurement heads temperatures may reach 85 C 4 1 Installation Connect the PLUS to its associated detector head by means of the DB 15 connector located on monitor top panel fig2 Pos2 You may now press the ON OFF key to start Allow at least 5 minutes of warm up after turn on to achieve maximum stability of electronics and for the thermal stabilization of detectors 4 2 How to Use the Keys The PLUS has been designed to provide easy and immediate access to all its functions Three soft touch keys whose major functions are described below govern the instrument 1 ON OFF Zero Press and release to switch the instrument ON press for 3 sec to switch the instrument OFF During the measurement session pushing shortly on the key will Zero the stored measurement value and display 2 T P Pressing the T P key for 2 sec gives access to the Tuning Function or allows return to the Power Measurement Function The mW led associated to the Power Measurement Functio
21. ial Number Purchase Order Number and date Shortly describe encounterd problems if any 3 Deliver to shipping and insurance prepaid LASERPOINT s r l Via Burona 51 Vimodrone Milano 120090 Italy or to one of its Distributors Return time Time to calibrate instruments normally occurs within 10 working days after receipt A faster service is available at an additional charge please ask LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 17 8 WARRANTY The PLUS Laser Power Energy Monitor is delivered with a one year 1 warranty from date of shipment Warranty applies against material and or workmanship defects when the PLUS has been properly installed maintained and is used under normal operating conditions the warranty does not cover damages related to accident or misuse The warranty does not cover any damage due to battery leakage or misuse During the warranty period LaserPoint srl will repair or at his option replace any PLUS monitor that proves to be defective provided the parts are returned to LaserPoint customer service facility or another facility authorized by LaserPoint Any attempt by an unauthorized person to alter or repair the product voids the warranty No other expressed warranty is given by LaserPoint In case of system malfunctioning or failure contact LaserPoint directly or its local distributor to obtain a Return Authorization Number RMA This number must be reported on the outside of the shipp
22. ing container The material should be returned to transportation and insurance prepaid LaserPoint srl Via Burona 5 1 20100Vimodrone Milano Italy E mail sales laserpoint it LaserPoint assumes no risk for damages occurred in transit 8 1 Limited Liability Prior to returning any unit please provide a description of failure or encountered problems and consult the Service Dept at LaserPoint to avoid unnecessary shipments LaserPoint will at his option repair or replace all defective parts without charge however if LaserPoint determines that failure was caused by misuse alterations accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling Customer will be billed for the repair and the repaired product will be afterwords returned transportation and insurance prepaid LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 18 9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Ce Application of Council Directive s 89 336 EEC The EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive Manufacturer s Name LaserPoint srl Manufacturer s Address LaserPoint srl Via Burona 51 Vimodrone 20090 Italy Type of Equipment Laser Power Energy Meter Model No PLUS Year of test amp manufacture 2003 Standard s to which Conformity is Declared EN 50081 1 1992 Emission generic standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industrial EN 50082 2 1995 Immunity generic standard Part 1 Industrial Standard Description Performance Crite
23. ling 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 limits 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 X Pi Pave i l 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
24. m the same folder used to install the PLUSSoftUsb run the Application PLUSSoftUsb exe 3 STARTING WINDOW e PLUSSoft USB v 1 03 Jevice Name PLUS USB Device S N 050823 Quit to exit the program Start run the Power Meter window LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved 4 POWER METER WINDOW qo0 ee HT a B T T T 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 mW 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 19 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 Hand
25. miter 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 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
26. n lights for those low power measurement heads whose full scale is set in mW this is automatically done by the PLUS as it reads the detector specifications stored within its DB15 connector 3 E Pressing the E key provides access to the Energy Measurement Function The mJ led associated to the Energy Measurement Function lights for those low power measurement heads whose full scale set in mJ this is automatically done by the PLUS as it reads the detector specifications stored within its DB15 connector LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved g 4 3 Wavelenght and UCF User Calibration Factor Selection By selecting the band or wavelenght of your interest the PLUS will read the corresponding wavelength correction values based on spectral data measured from each coating or absorber which are stored within the detector s EEPROM The PLUS display will show EXC to mean the UV and excimer laser range 250 350nm VIS to mean the visible range 400 700nm LD to mean the Laser Diodes range 800 900nm Yag to mean the Nd Yag wavelength at 1064 nm Erb to mean the Erbium wavelength at 2943 nm CO2 to mean the CO2 wavelength at 10600nm UCF for the user s own calibration factor The wavelength UCF selection is simply made by clicking the T P and E keys to scroll up and down the bands Allowable wavelengths are restricted to the head specific absorber type or coating for this reason some selections are inhibited
27. n tuning direction The smaller digits show the power variations expressed as percent from the initial power value The max allowable variation is 12 of full scale after which a Zero has to be done 2 EXAMPLE A Initial value was 2774W After tweaking the new value is 2635W The bargraph shows the direction of tuning anda 5 drop of power EXAMPLE B A better tuning has been done and value is now 2996W The bargraph shows the direction of tuning and an 8 increase of power EXAMPLE C Tuning has increased the power level to above 12 19 on the example the bargraph is at its limit It is necessary to reset 3 Shortly push the T P key to Zero both bar and value Tuning may continue as described above LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 13 4 To sort the Tuning Function and return to Power Measurement Mode simply press the T P key for gt 2 sec The bar will again show the head temperature if this function is activated 5 4 Energy Measurement Mode The PLUS monitor allows the measurement of single shot energies function available on most of thermal heads manufactured by LaserPoint 1 Follow the procedures 1 to 7 as described in section 5 1 The Energy Mode will be enabled by pushing the E button Fig1 Pos 7 2 Press the Zero button Fig l Pos 6 and arm the meter A READY rdy message appears and the led Fig1 Pos 4 lights as steady green
28. ndle of the device to close Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT Read Description Reads a string from the device Syntax FT STATUS FT_Read FT HANDLE ftHandle LPVOID pBuffer DWORD dwBytes ToRead LPDWORD IpdwBytesReturned Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to read lpBuffer pointer to the buffer that receives the data from the device DwBytesToRead Number of bytes to be read from the device lpdwBytesReturned Pointer to a variable of type DWORD which receives the number of bytes read from the device Return Value FT OK if successful FT lO ERROR otherwise Note FT Read always returns the number of bytes read in lpdwBytesReturned This function does not return until dwBytesToRead have been read into the buffer The number of bytes in the receive queue can be determined by calling FT GetStatus or FT_GetQueueStatus and passed to FT_Read as dwBytesToRead so that the function reads the device and returns immediately When a read timeout value has been specified in a previous call to FT SetTimeouts FT_Read returns when the timer expires or dwBytesToRead have been read whichever occurs first If the timeout occurred FT_Read reads available data into the buffer and returns FT_OK An application should use the function return value and IpdwBytesReturned when processing the buffer If the return value is FT OK and IlpdwBytesReturned is equal to dwBytesToRead
29. nds amp Answers description Table sss 5 2 PNET OT VC T 6 a annex H RR Dy manic Eira ry ycreseete testneste des enced cinaiect sedate east ted icra ated estes 7 Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 3 13 1 Installation Connect the PLUS electronics through the USB 1 1 port to the host PC device by a USB cable A to B type Include in your Code the FTD2XX DLL Dynamic Library described in Annex 1 for Windows in order to write your application Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Dao 4 7 13 2 Input Commands and answer messages When the PLUS receives a valid input command it confirms to the host device that the command has been received and return the answer as follows 2 1 Input Commands The format of a valid command is as follow COMMANDNAME where ers Start of command End of command E space character COMMANDNAME the instruction as described in the following table it is an ASCII character sequence The command name must be in capitals UN e e wen e 2 2 Answer messages PLUS device send a message through USB interface only if it received an Input Command from the Host Device Maximum response time from PLUS is 100msec The format of an answer is as follow ANSWER where End of answer ANSWER there are three kind of answer 1 String ASCII character sequence 2 Int integer number numerical sequence in AS
30. number of characters in the receive queue Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT GetStatus Description Shows the device status including number of characters in the receive queue number of characters in the transmit queue and the current event status Syntax FT STATUS FT_GetStatus FT HANDLE ftHandle LPDWORD lodwAmountinRxQueue LPDWORD IpdwAmountInTxQueue LPDWORD lodwEventstatus Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to set out lpdwAmountinRxQueu Pointer to a variable of type DWORD which receives the number of characters in the receive queue LpdwAmountinTxQueue Pointer to a variable of type DWORD which receives the number of characters in the transmit queue lpdwEventstatus Pointer to a variable of type DWORD which receives the current state of the event status Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise t Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved
31. 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 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 P
32. oth the FIT logo and green led will blink 4 Center the probe to the laser path and start measurements by opening the laser shutter Take care that only the sensor surface intercepts the laser beam 5 Measurement will start automatically shown by a 4 sec count down and displayed on the LCD by Run the LED blinks green At the same time the bar graph scales up showing the temperature increase in the sensor head if appreciable LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 15 6 The measurement is over when the Led turns into steady red Remove the probe from the laser beam the display shows the measured power and the remaining thermal capacity If the bar graph is below full scale more measurements can be carried out before cooling the sensor head The next measurement can be executed after the Led automatically shuts off approx 5 to 25 sec depending on the head To perform a new measurement go back to pos 6 6 WARNING MESSAGES 2 Should the measurement head reach its limit temperature the LCD will show a COOL message while the corresponding Led Fig1 pos 4 turns into an intermittent red Immediately switch off the laser or close the laser shutter NOTE If you are using a FIT head use forced air or let the head cool down spontaneously Never use water or other liquids If you are using a head for power or energy measurement this will mean a problem in the refrigerating cir
33. reshold lt measured value lt max Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Dao 6 13 ae 3 High measured value gt max threshold SS 4 Low measured value lt min threshold STATUS Displays condition byte bit 0 arm zeroing done 1 yes 0 no bit 1 measure running 1 yes 0 no bit 2 Head connected 1 yes 0 no bit 3 cool alarm running 1 yes 0 no bit 4 wait before start a new measure 1 yes bit 5 not used default value 0 bit 6 overflow alarm 1 yes 0 no bit 7 termistor connected 1 yes 0 no STATUSE Displays condition byte bit 0 PLUS mode 1 Energy 0 PM FIT bit 1 Tuning 1 yes 0 no bit 2 7 not used default values 0 2 4 Error Message the following error message may be sent by the PLUS if a communication error occurs 22 e es where ide communication error E End of answer An error message may be sent for the following error conditions v Input command not started with character v Input command does not correspond with the command list v Input command not in capitals Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Dao 7 13 3 Annex 1 FTD2XX DLL Dynamic Library TABLE OF CONTENTS D2XX Driver Architecture c cccccececceccecsccecsccscenceneececeseeeneneeaesesnesaeanes 8 DEL FONCHONS warren ee a a a aaa 9 Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved
34. ria EN 55022 1994 Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference Class H characteristics of information technology equipment amendment 1 1995 gy equip amendment 2 1997 EN 61000 4 2 1995 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and Class B measurements techniques Section 4 2 Electrostatic discharge EN 61000 4 4 1995 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and Class H measurements techniques Section 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s Place Vimodrone Italy Signature Date 4 12 03 Dr Luigi Argenti Full Name Project Manager Position LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 19 10 EUROPEAN UNION WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE DIRECTIVE 2002 96 EC Notice to European Union Customers The European Parliament will enforce new Directives in 2006 concerning the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment such as the Monitoring and Control Instruments The regulations place responsibilities on the instruments supplier and the purchaser user One of the actions required by suppliers is to inform users of their obligations The present instrument has been assessed in accordance with the European Parliament Directive2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment usually referred to as the WEEE Directiv
35. rocess Parameters LaserPoint srl PLUSSoftUsb User Manual All Rights Reserved hpfonts 3com_sw Exchange Program Files A Documenti Programmi Toshiba Tools Windows S Bootlog Prova_Cronos Detlog be automatically saved To disable the SAVE function click on the key the Led turns red Note 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 S Bootlog Cay i j Prova_Cronos lt 4 L Detlog lhg Setupxlg Herreg 9 1 000 Sz me 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 01T E 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 Pmax 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
36. s 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 LES Esplora risorse 021009 1 242 F i Insert the CD in your PC the PLUS A TEA noma electronics is disconnected open the CD ot ia E a ii ee a folder with My Computer and left click the i a s C i i 1 460 KB Applicazione BS p 5 DistFi 1 781 KB Cabinet mouse to start the Application Setup s i g 879KB Windows Installer Package 7 7 E Follow the installation program instructions I Accesso remoto Switch on the PLUS Monitor following the eee Cartelle Web oe procedures described within its Instruction 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 Up
37. s interpreted as a pointer to a DWORD location to store the number of devices currently connected Note that for pvArg1 the last entry in the array of pointers to buffers should be a NULL pointer so the array will contain one more location than the number of devices connected FT Open Description Opens the device and return a handle which will be used for subsequent accesses Syntax FT STATUS FET Open int iDevice ET HANDLE ftHandle Parameters iDevice indicates the number of the device to be opened Must be 0 if only one device is attached For multiple devices 1 2 etc ftHandle Pointer to a variable of type FT HANDLE where the handle will be stored This handle must be used to access the device Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code Note Although this function can be used to open multiple devices by setting iDevice to 0 1 2 etc there is no ability to open a specific device To open named devices use the function FT_OpenEx With the FT_OpenEx function not described in this user manual it is possible to open a device also trough its serial number or Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 10 13 trough its description For further information please contact LASERPOINT srl FT Close Description Closes the communication with a open device Syntax FT STATUS FT_Close FT HANDLE ftHandle Parametres ftHandle pointer to the communication ha
38. stical 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 section 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 niani headline reporting head model Time Pmax VV Pmin W Pave WV PTP STD RMS Temp C User Cal Fact Sample n Inctime s 0 13 or ce i Goh ee ee a calibration wavelength serial number 17 35 44 0 06 0 06 0 10 0 00 0 04 40 00 22 00 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 Ne 173631 0 15 0 07 013 5333 0 04 2992 2200 1 00 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 li
39. t out usFlowControl set the kind of flow control It must be set as FT FLOW_NONE no flow control or as FT FLOW_RTS_CTS hardware RTS CTS flow control or as FT FLOW_DTR_DSR hardware DTR DSR flow control or as FT FLOW_XON_XOFF software XON XOFF flow control uXon shows the character uses as Xon signal It must be set only when the flow control is software XON XOFF kind otherwise it must be set as zero uXoff shows the character uses as Xoff signal It must be set only when the flow control is software XON XOFF kind otherwise it must be set as zero Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 12 13 Return Value ET OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT SetDTR Description Sets the Data Terminal Ready DTR control signal Data Terminal Ready Syntax KT STATUS FT_SetDTR ET HANDLE ftHandle Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the DTR device to set out Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT CirDTR Description This function clears the Data Terminal Ready DTR control signal Data Terminal Ready Syntax ET STATUS FT_ClirDTR KT HANDLE tHandle Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the DTR device to set out Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT SetRTS Description Sets the Request To Send RTS control signal
40. t 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 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 erz E aaaea 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 bmnp WI Bavg WI PIP SI STD W BMS Joo C RS E Em P To end stati
41. te FT HANDLE tHandle DWORD dwBaudRate Parameters FtHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to set out dwBaudRate value of the baudrate to set out Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT SetDataCharacteristics Description Sets the data characteristics for the device Syntax FT STATUS FT_SetDataCharacteristics FT HANDLE ftHandle UCHAR uWordLength UCHAR uStopBits UCHAR uParity Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to set out uWordLength number of bits per word It must set as ET BITS B in the case of 8 bit schosen or as ET BITS 7 in the case of 7 bits chosen uStopBits number of stop bits It must set as ET STOP_BITS_17 when one stop bit is requested or as EIT STOP_BITS_ 2 when two stop bits are requested uParity number of parity bits It must set as ET PARITY NONE no parity bit or as FT_PARITY_ODD parity bit is odd or as ET PARITY_EVEN parity bit is even or as EIT PARITY_MARK always high parity bit or as FT_PARITY_SPACE always low parity bit Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT SetFlowControl Description Sets the flow control the chip serial communication of chip USB RS232 Syntax FT STATUS FT_SetDataCharacteristics FT HANDLE ftHandle USHORT usFlowControl UCHAR uxon UCHAR uXoff Parameters FtHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to se
42. then FT_Read has completed normally If the return value is FT OK and IpdwBytesReturned is less then dwBytesToRead then a timeout has occurred and the read has been partially completed Note that if a timeout occurred and no data was read the return value is still FT_OK A return value of ET 10 ERROR suggests an error in the parameters of the function or a fatal error like USB disconnect has occurred FT Write Description Writes a string to the device Syntax FT STATUS FT_Write FT HANDLE ftHandle LPVOID pBuffer DWORD dwBytes ToWrite LPDWORD IpdwBytes Written Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to write pBuffer pointer to the buffer which contains the bytes to be written in the device DwBytesToWrite number of bytes to write to the device IpdwBytes Written pointer to a variable of type DWORD which receives the number of bytes written to the device Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code Laserpoint srl PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 11 13 FT ResetDevice Description Sends a Reset command to the device Syntax FT STATUS FT_ResetDevice FT HANDLE tHandle Parameters ftHandle pointer to the communication handle of the device to reset Return Value FT OK if successful otherwise the return value is an FT error code FT SetBaudRate Description Sets the baudrate for the device Syntax FT STATUS FT_SetBaudRa
43. tween 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 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 PLUS USB Communication Interface Rev 08 Nov06 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 PLUS USB Communication Interface All Rights Reserved Pag 2 13 Table of Contents TADEO COMte TT 2 BSO TT 3 2 lnp ut Commands and answer T 4 TS Conima OS eapon a a e a aa 4 Zi RIS WET MOSSA COS ra E E N releraaaranaanecas 4 2 3 Comma
44. up or down the A buttons Figl pos 5 amp 7 to select another 5 Once the wavelength for a new measurement has been selected e g O2 confirm by pressing the ON OFF button Figl pos 6 6 When confirming the new wavelength a zeroing is also accomplished The display will show the selected new wavelength hile the Figl pos 4 led will blink green for 2 sec to confirm the Note no radiation must hit the detector during this operation 10 LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 7 A sign appearing on the display will mean that there is a residual offset after zeroing Press ON OFF for zeroing again until the offset 1s removed 8 The User Calibration Factor gives the customer the possibility to modify the value of calibration sensitivity in a reversible way from 01 up to 999 9 or from 1 1000 up to 10 times The original sensitivity is set as 100 so any time it is needed to recupe that value it is sufficient to go back to 100 0 The UCF can be used in case of light damages on coatings for major burns it is suggested to hange the sensor in case of detection after partializing devices eg filters beamsplitters irrors to track the main beam have measurements aligned to other references The UCF is effective on each measurement mode of Plus power energy Fit To access the UCF scroll up or down the buttons Figl pos 5 amp 7 Once it has been selected the existing UCF can
45. wil i oF 8 pd ds La Released August 05 40 K gt gt V TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Unpackaging and Inspection 1 3 Power requirements 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 1 Front Panel 3 2 Top Panel 3 3 Bottom Panel 3 4 Rear Panel 4 BEFORE GETTING STARTED 4 1 Installation 4 2 How to Use the Keys 4 3 Wavelenght and UCF User Calibration Factor Selection 4 4 Power Energy FIT Operational Modes 4 5 Temperature Compensation 4 6 Analog Output 5 OPERATION 5 1 Initial Selections Wavelenght and UCF User Calibration Factor 5 2 Power Measurement Mode 5 3 Laser Tuning 5 4 Energy Measurement Mode LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 10 10 12 13 14 5 5 Fit Measurement Mode 6 WARNING MESSAGES 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7 1 Battery Change 7 2 On line servicing 7 3 Returns for Calibrations and Repair 8 WARRANTY 8 1 Limited Liability 9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY LaserPoint srl PLUS Instruction Manual All Rights Reserved 15 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction To exploit all possibilities offered by PLUS we recommend to carefully read this manual Plus is the most versatile measurement monitor for thermal heads available on the market today Its price to performance ratio is absolutely outstanding since it has been specifically imagined and
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