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1. Enter the name of the Program Manager group to add SSIM OEM Tools icons to SSIM OEM Tools Accessories Administrative Tools Adobe Dell Accessories DeskFlag Logitech Mouseware Microsoft Developer Network Microsoft Hardware Microsoft Office Tools Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 Microsoft Web Publishing gt Cancel 5 You are now ready to load the SSIM OEM Tools supporting files and documentation lt Back tart Installation x You are now ready to install SSIM OEM Tools Press the Next button to begin the installation or the Back button to reenter the installation information Cancel 6 Software Installation SSIM OEM Tools 6 The Next button will begin the file transfer process z G r Current File Copying Visual Basic Runtime C Spstem32 msvbym60 dil HESH8088 All Files Time Remaining 0 minutes 30 seconds 7 When the files are loaded click the Finish button to complete the installation ZS Installation Complete xj SSIM DEM Tools has been successfully installed Press the Finish button to exit this installation Software Installation 7 SSIM OEM Tools 8 You must Restart your computer to complete the installation Peta xl This system must be restarted to complete the installation Press the OK button to restart this computer Press Cancel to return to Windows without restar
2. Status c Detector is functioning correctly r Detector is over maximum range t Detector is over maximum recommended temperature dst Description Return Note Command start of data stream Start streaming all data Data stream See trm and or ppc command for data stream format Command requires that detector be present Power will be displayed in watts Position will be displayed in mm Data will stream at 10Hz Data will continue to stream until issue of dsp command or detector not present dsp Description Return Request the stop of all streaming data Stop all data streams None Description Return Note Command start of position data stream Start streaming position information Thermal Detector Only PPC Mode Only Data stream of position data Thermal detector XYStatus Example 27847844 3c Command requires that detector be present Position will be displayed in mm Data will stream at 10Hz Data will continue to stream until issue of dsp command or until detector is unplugged from SSIM Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM 37 SSIM OEM Tools Data Stream Command Set Status c Detector is functioning correctly r Detector is over maximum range t Detector is over maximum recommended temperature dpw Description Command to start power data stream Start streaming power information PPC Mode Only R
3. 3 1 Select the desired Target Style Border Style Target Color and Dot Color from the properties window These properties can also be set at run time 24 Tutorial SSIM OEM Tools Show Power Information The SSIMpower object is used to display properly formatted power infor mation in watts dB or dBm 4 0 Select the SSIMPower object from the toolbar and place on the form Project1 Form1 Form 4 1 Set the SSIMPower object to the desired size Set the alignment property to the desired alignment Adjust the font property to the desired font size and style Select the desired Display Mode Power dB or dBm These properties can also be set at run time Properties SSIMPower1 ES SSIMPower1 SSIMPower x Alphabetic categorized SSIMPower1 2 vbCenter Cl sHeo0c000F 1 Fixed_Single Causes alidation True S 0 vbManual MS Sans Serif BB eHoooo0c008 0 735 0 Tutorial 25 SSIM OEM Tools 26 Program code Now that all the OEM tools are loaded into the project it is time to get them talking 5 0 Under General Declarations enter the following code Option Explicit Dim intCommandNumber As Integer Dim intModuleNumber As String The intCommandNumber variable is used to keep track of commands sent to the SmartSensor Interface Module All command responses re turned from the SmartSensor Interface module enter the program at the ReturnData event The intCommandNumber vari
4. Volume Absorbers for High Peak Power 1 GW cm at 10 ns maximum peak power density E above 33 1017 LM 80V 80 0 5 0 1 0 01 38 h 0 19 6 0 4 V m See coating specifications and 33 0993 LM 30V 30 01 oor 19 h 01960 35 V ee Energy Meters Catalog S 1 Designed for system integration Excimer Special Coated Sensors 2000 W cm maximum power density e 33 1108 LM 200XLE 200 1 0 0 1 55 c 0 19 0 35 4 UV mm Intermittent duty 2 min 150 W 5 min 100 W 20 min 40 W 33 1033 LM 100E 100 05 0 1 0 01 40 0 19 0 85 5 UV See page 24 ofthe Power amp 33 4508 LM 100EB 100 0 5 0 1 0 01 38 c w 0 19 0 35 5 UV Enetay Meters Catalog for further details s dee af OD Must be used with 220 VAC High Sensitivity Thermal Sensors 400 W cm maximum power density power for internal fan cooling for powers above 33 0928 LM 1 1 0 0 001 0 0001 9 0 25 2 5 5 P 50 Watts 33 7956 LM 1 IR 1 0 0 001 0 0001 9 1 0 10 6 5 P w These sensors require water cooling to operate at the maximum specified power Special Purpose Sensors 2500 W cm maximum CW power density E CH e did conduction cooling methods 33 1215 Beam Finder 1000 2 0 0 1 35 b d e 0 3 10 6 5 H See details on cooling methods 33 7907 LM 20 HTD 20 or 001 19 p jo25 106 2 HTD Reon ek bo 28 31 of the Power amp Energy Meters Catalog Apendix A Supported Coherent SmartSensors 73 SSIM OEM Tools Semiconductor SmartSensor
5. More than just a power meter the SSIM OEM Tools also provide beam position and formatted power output Hot Swapping The SSIM OEM Tools allows swapping of detector heads and SSIM modules while the application is running The SSIM OEM tools will provide events to detect when a module or detector are connected or dis connected SmartSensor Technology SmartSensor detector heads utilize Coherent s SmartSensor Technology Each SmartSensor has an EEPROM that stores the characteristics and calibration data for the detector The detector information is read by the SmartSensor Interface Module at start up This will eliminate the need to make manual changes associated with unique detector settings Beam Alignment Thermal disk CW sensors provide a quadrant display of beam position on the detector head Centering the beam on the detector head achieves maximum accuracy SSIM OEM Tools Broad Wavelength Range Coherent SmartSensors cover the spectrum from 0 19 to 10 6 meters Ease of Use The SSIM OEM Tools contain Commands Events Methods and Prop erties to allow for simplified use in a custom application Automated setup and error condition detection are built into the tools Portability The compact lightweight SmartSensor Interface Module can be easily mounted in a variety of locations Reliability The SmartSensor Interface Module is designed to withstand the rigors of process control or system integration Coherent
6. 1 000e 00 Note Request requires that detector be present Di viding minimum range of detector by 100 can derive detector minimum detectable power Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM SSIM OEM Tools Detector rmx Description Request the detector maximum range in watts Command Set S Return Detector maximum range Example LM 10 1 000e 01 Note Request requires that detector be present If detector maximum range is exceeded the data stream status flag will change to r indi cating head is over range See data streaming commands for more information pw Description Request the current detector power reading in watts Return Current detector power reading Example 5 020e 01 Note Request requires that detector be present pos Description Request the current detector coordinate center ing information in mm Return Current detector centering X Y Example 0 125e 00 1 004e 00 Note Request requires that detector be present Centering position of 0 0 will be returned for quantum detectors tmp Description Request the current uncalibrated detector ther mistor A D value reference only Return Current detector thermistor reading Example 32704 Note Request requires that detector be present Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM 35 SSIM OEM Tools Data Stream Command Set 36 trm Default Descriptio
7. The DetectorOverRange event is generated when a SmartSensor Inter face Module detects when the laser input level exceeds the maximum rated power of the detector Syntax Sub object _DetectorOverRange ModuleNumber as String The DetectorOverRange event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Remarks The DetectorOverRange event will continue to be raised as long as the attached detector is over the maximum rated power level The ModuleNumber string will be assigned by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first detected For more information on ModuleNumber see ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Code Example Private Sub SSIMUSB1_Detector OverRange ModuleNumber As String MsgBox Warning Detector attached to amp ModuleNumber amp is over the maximum rated power level vbOKOnly Detector End Sub Also See DetectorOverTemp Events 65 SSIM OEM Tools 66 DetectorOverTemp Event The DetectorOver Temp event is generated when a SmartSensor Inter face Module detects a detector temperature exceeding the maximum rated temperature 100 deg C Syntax Sub object _DetectorOver Temp ModuleNumber as String The DetectorOverRange event has these named argument
8. s rugged detector head design has been the industry standard for more than 30 years 8 Y H Accuracy The combination of SmartSensor Technology laser wavelength entry and accurate beam positioning information create a highly accurate laser mea surement system SSIM OEM Tools Software Description Installation The SSIM OEM Tools software installation provides the following items Simple Meter and SSIM Terminal sample programs Source Code for the Simple Meter and SSIM Terminal programs HTML Help File SSIM OEM Tools User Manual SSIM Update Firmware Update Utility SSIM Firmware Ssimusb ocx Ssimusb dll NOTE The Ssimusb ocx and the Ssimusb dll will be installed in the Win dows System directory The remaining files will be loaded in the de fault or user specified installation location Setup Requirements The Smart Sensor Interface Module will operate via USB on any USB compatible computer running Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP Windows 95 systems will support serial communication 20 MB of free hard disk space will be required The hardware required to support your Windows operating system will also support the SSIM and the associated software Installation Procedure 1 Insert the SSIM OEM Tools CD in the computer CD drive The auto run process should begin the installation automatically If the auto run does not start automatically select Run from the Start Menu and type the CD drive letter f
9. Tutorial 29 SSIM OEM Tools Command Set The following commands are utilized to communicate directly to the SSIM for SmartSensor The commands can be imbedded into a program or tested with the pro vided SSIM Terminal program Interface Module SSIM rst Description Command to reset SSIM Firmware will be re loaded into system RAM Return None Note This action will cause the SSIM to redetect and load detector information if adetector is present ind Description Request for hardware identification Return Hardware description Example SmartSensor Interface Module v Description Request the SSIM firmware version Return Current firmware version Example v 8 21 01a vb Description Request the SSIM firmware boot loader ver sion Return Current firmware boot loader version Example 3 vp Description Request the SSIM data stream protocol ver sion Return Current data stream protocol version Example v 8 21 01a msn Description Request the SSIM serial number Return SSIM serial number Example 1012F16 spd Description Command SSIM to toggle the noise algorithm on off Return New status of noise algorithm speedup threshholding is off speedup threshholding is on 30 Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM SSIM OEM Tools Note This command will toggle the current state of the noise algorithm if current state is on
10. below the detectro s minimum range unless the HeadMinRange property is set to the detector correct minimum range The prop erty will only utilize values listed in the Detector Head Infor mation other values will display no power value Code Example SSIMPower1 DisplayNewReading 12 35 Also See Detector Head Information Properties 51 SSIM OEM Tools 52 Offset Property The Offset Property will set or return the current offset value used to display readings in ConvertReading and DisplayNewReading Syntax object Offset ByVal New_Offset As Single The Offsetproperty has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMPower object New_Offset Return value representing new offset in watts Remarks By default the offset property is set to 0 Code Example SSIMPowerl1 Offset 1 25 Properties SSIM OEM Tools PolarPlot Property The PolarPlot Property will set or return the polar plot status Syntax object PolarPlot ByVal New_PolarPlot As Boolean The New_PolarPlot property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMTarget object New_PolarPlot Boolean value of polar plot status as de scribed in Settings Settings False Default target will not plot in Polar form Target will display the alignment dot True Target will display alignment in polar plot form Remarks The default setting is false Code Example SSIMTarget PolarPlot True Properties 53 SSIM OEM Tools 54 Re
11. for Semi conductor detectors Semiconductordetectors are not ableto provide cen tering information The ModuleNumber String will be assigned by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first detected For more information on ModuleNumbersee ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Events SSIM OEM Tools Code Fxample Dim intCounter as Integer Dim asngPowerLog 99 as single Dim asngPosition 99 1 intCounter 0 Private Sub SSIMUSB1_StreamData ModuleNumber As String Power As Single XPosition As Single YPosition As Single asngPowerLog intCounter Power asngPosition intCounter 0 XPosition Save X asngPosition intCounter 1 YPosition Save Y intCounter intCounter 1 End Sub Also See ReturnData Events H SSIM OEM Tools Specifications 72 Ranges Microprocessor controlled Ranges determined by EEPROM in SmartSensor heads Communication USB and RS 232 Communication between Host Com puter and SmartSensor Interface Module NOTE The USB Standard supports up to 127 USB devices Coherent has designed the OEM Tools to support many modules simultaneously and testing has been conducted with 14 Communication with greater than 14 modules can be verified by Coherent for specific customer requirements Data Stream The SSIM will stream data at a rate of 10Hz CW Thermal Detector Provides CW Power and Beam Position Data See Appendix A for accuracy specifications and input beam limitations
12. method is used to send a command to a specific SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber String will be as signed by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first de tected For more information onModuleNumbersee ModuleAdded The Command string must be sent without a lt cr gt character For more infor mation on commands see SmartSensor interface Module CommandSet Methods SSIM OEM Tools Code Fxample SSIMUSB1 SendCommand 2 wl 5 14e 6 SetNew_dB_Reference Method The SetNew_dB_Reference method is used to set a specified reference point for dB measurements Syntax object SetNew_dB_Reference ByVal New_Reference As Single The SetNew_dB_Reference function has these named arguments Part Description object A SSIMPower object New_Reference Single value for the dB reference point Remarks The dB reference value will only be used if the SSIMPower object DisplayMode property is set to dB If no value is detected the DisplayMode property will use the next power value as a dB reference Code Fxample SSIMPower1 SetNew_dB_Reference 0 00512 Also See DisplayMode Methods 45 SSIM OEM Tools 46 UpdatePosition Method The UpdatePostion Method will update the centering dot location or draws new polar plot line on the SSIMTarget object Syntax object UpdatePosition X_Coordinate As Single Y_Coordinate As Single The UpdatePosition method has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMPow
13. sending spd command will turn algorithm off Please refer to manual for more informa tion on the noise algorithm mcal Description Request for SSIM cal date Return Current SSIM cal date Example 10 1 01 spd Description Request the current state of the noise algo rithm Return Current status of noise algorithm off on Note spd Request will not change the state of the noise algorithm Please refer to manual for more information on the noise algorithm h Description Request help menu Return Valid commands spaces are significant rat restart system md identify system app get detector aperture cal get detector calibration date df get detector family dpw start streaming power only pocket pc mode dsp stop data streaming dst start streaming all data dt get detector name dan start streaming position only pocket pc mode h show this help j lt password gt enter calibration mode mfg get date detector was manufactured pos get x y position in mm ppc stream using pocket pc format Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM 31 32 SSIM OEM Tools pw get power in watts rmi get detector minimum range rmx get detector maximum range sn get detector serial number tmp get uncalibrated thermistor reading trm stream using terminal format v get firmware version vp get protocol version vb get bootloader version w
14. the 5V power is active and the power switch is in the ON position Controls and Connections SSIM OEM Tools SmartSensor Interface Module Software Update Description The SmartSensor Interface Module SSIM contains the software required to interface with Coherent SmartSensors The SSIM software will man age the internal circuitry SmartSensor calibration information calcula tions and data transmission If any function is changed or a feature is added the SSIM software can be upgraded by the user The update soft ware is installed during SSIM OEM Tools software installation System Requirements The host computer requires an active USB port for the SSIM software update The software update can be accomplished with the following Win dows operating systems Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows ME and Windows XP Software Information The SSIM software update requires the software update file ssimx hex The x in the file name corresponds to the current revision of the file The ssim hex file can be obtained from a floppy disk E Mail or the Coherent Product Web Site The location of the update software is specified during the SSIM OEM Tools software installation The default location is C Program Files Coherent SSIM OEM Tools SSIM Software Update Procedure 1 With the host PC running connect a USB cable between the SmartSensor Interface Module SSIM and the host PC 2 Move the SSIM power switch to the ON position Th
15. value of 0 indi cates SSIMUSB object will not attempt to connect to the SmartSensor Interface Module Code Example SSIMUSB1 SSIM_1_ SerialPort 1 Also See SSIM 2 Serial Port Properties SSIM OEM Tools SSIM_2_SerialPort Property The SSIM_2_ SerialPort Property Sets and returns the communications port number for one of two serial SmartSensor Interface Modules Syntax object SSIM_2_SerialPort number The SSIM_2_ SerialPort property has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object Number Integer value representing the serial com munications port number Remarks The value must be set to an integer between 0 and 9 A value of 0 indi cates SSIMUSB object will not attempt to connect to the SmartSensor Interface Module Code Example SSIMUSB1 SSIM_2_ SerialPort 2 Also See SSIM_1_ SerialPort Properties 57 SSIM OEM Tools 58 SSIMConnection Property The SSIMConnection Property Sets and returns the connection method to the SmartSensor Interface Modules Syntax object SSIMConnection number The SSIMConnection property has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Settings 0 Connect using USB Default 1 Connect using Serial port Remarks T
16. Contact Coherent for Service Smart Sensor Interface Module is faulty The maximum operating temperature for the Thermal Smart Detector has been exceeded The maximum input power to the Smart Detector has been exceeded Rechargeable battery pack is faulty The current wavelength settings do not match the laser source The Semiconductor Sensor is satu rated Readings are requested before pro cessing is complete Apendix D Troubleshooting Tips Contact Coherent for Service Reduce the Laser input power or at tenuate the laser output beam When the Smart Detector is within the normal temperature range the Event will au tomatically clear Reduce the Laser input power or at tenuate the laser output beam When the Smart Detector is within the speci fied input power range the Event will automatically clear See Appendix A for the specified input power range for Coherent Smart Detectors Contact Coherent for Replacement Battery Pack Verify the Wavelength value utilized in the software matches the Laser Source Verify that the laser input is within the proper range specified in Appendix B of this manual Add delays before reading requests to allow for proper setup and processing This delay is dependent on the host sys tem and the number of commands currently buffered by the SSIM 77 SSIM OEM Tools Warranty 78 The seller warrants to the original Buyer each item manufactured by i
17. SSIM OEM Tools SmartSensor Interface Module SSIM OEM Tools User Manual i COHERENT AUBURN DIVISION A Member of Coherent Photonics Group Part Number 1008005 Rev A 2001 Coherent Inc SSIM OEM Tools SSIM OEM Tools Table of Contents General Descrtphton En Eelere 2 Software Installation REENEN 4 Controls amp Connections sek 9 SmartSensor Interface Module Software Update 11 SamplePrograms ee 15 SIMMONS VE 15 SSIM Terminal PrOogrAM EE 17 Progra COQS EE 19 Lolilo RE 20 Add SSIM OEM Tools to your Project uccse 20 Show position IN ORMGTIONeidiccnd tirsanctsaavaturscseseun 24 Show Power INFOrMOHION eet egtebeien detainee een eet 25 PrOgrAM COG E 26 Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Module SSIM s00es0 30 Detector Command SET gege senators 33 Data Stream COMMANA Get 36 SSIM OEM re e EE 39 ODICCIS EE 40 E le Le EE 42 ClearPolar Method DEE 42 ConvertReading Method 42 SENACOMMANA Method 44 SetNew_dB_Reference Method 45 UpdatePosition Method AAA 46 SSIM OEM Tools Table of Contents ed 0 01 16 e 47 APerture_MM Property esesesssersssrnsrrrsrrrrrrrrrrreerre 47 BorderStyle Property E 48 DisolayMode Property EE 49 DotColor Property E 50 HeadMinRange Property cccccccrerrrrerrrrrnn 51 Offset PRODSIIY rerenienunanni nena 52 PolarPIOt ele E 53 RelativeX Property eeesssesessseeessrnssrrrnsrrrrrrrrrrrrrreenee 54 RelativeY Property eegen deeg 55 SSIM_1_Seri
18. Semiconductor Sensor Provides CW Power Data See Appendix A for accuracy specifications and input beam limitations Memory The SSIM has the capability to buffer multiple commands to process in a serial order NOTE Data streaming occurs at a rate of 10 Hz commands may be pro cessed at a slower rate based on the host system and the protocol required to process the commands Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C Safety Features Sensor over temperature alignment and over range events Size 5 25 long x 5 wide x 1 26 thick 13 3 cm x 12 7 cm x 3 2 cm Weight 0 88 lbs 0 400 Kg with batteries DC Input Requirements 5V Center Positive Jack Input Wall Plug and Rechargeable Battery included AC wall plug input requirements 100 240V 0 2 A 50 60 Hz 6V Internal rechargeable battery pack Recharged automatically during AC operation Battery life 12 hours typical Complete recharge cycle is 14 hours Specifications SSIM OEM Tools Appendix A Supported Coherent SmartSensors Thermal SmartSensors All SmartSensors are supplied with a Cotolog Aperture Notes Spectral Accuracy Sensor 1 8 m 6 ft cable unless otherwise Number mm Range Coating noted stand and NIST traceable Max Min W Resolution um note m Calibration Certificate wW note f W a 7 5 liter min cooling water required Maximum temperature Stand
19. UseMinRange flag is set to false and 1 00nW if set to true Please note that readings returned with this function that are below the detector minimum range and have the DoNotUseMinRange flag set to true are not considered accurate based on the detector specifications USE CAUTION The default HeadMinRange value is set to 0 This will cause the object to display readings as low as Inw for all detector heads Co herent does not guarantee the accuracy of any readings below the detector s minimum range unless the HeadMinRange property is set to the correct mini mum range Methods 43 SSIM OEM Tools 44 Code Fxample Private Sub SSIMUSB1_StreamData ModuleNumber As String Power As Single XPosition As Single YPosition As Single Text1 Text ConvertReading Power True End Sub Also See HeadMinRange Detector Head Information SendCommand Method The SendCommand method is used to send a command to a specific SmartSensor Interface Module Syntax object SendCommand ByVal ModuleNumber As String ByVal Command As String The SendCommand method has these named arguments Part Description object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Command String value representing command sent to the SmartSensor Interface Module Remarks The SendCommand
20. able keeps track of the responses 5 1 Under SSIMUSB1 select the ModuleAdded event and enter the following code Private Sub SSIMUSB1_ModuleAdded ModuleNumber As String intModuleNumber ModuleNumber End Sub The intModuleNumber variable is used to store the SmartSensor Inter face object module number This number is needed in the program exit portion of the code to stop the data stream 5 2 Under SSIMUSB1 select the DetectorConnect event and add the following code Tutorial SSIM OEM Tools Private Sub SSIMUSB1_DetectorConnect ModuleNumber As String SSIMUSB1 SendCommand ModuleNumber app intCommandNumber 1 End Sub The above code will send the aperture size command request to the SmartSensor Interface module when the SSIM detects a detector head Once the command is sent the command number is set to 1 to indicate that the first command has been sent 5 3 Under SSIMUSBI select the ReturnData event and add the fol lowing code Private Sub SSIMUSB1_ReturnData ModuleNumber As String Data As String Select Case intCommandNumber Case 1 SSIMTarget1 Aperture_mm Data SSIMUSB1 SendCommand ModuleNumber rmi intCommandNumber 2 Tutorial 27 SSIM OEM Tools 28 Case 2 Case for minimum range command response E SSIMPower1l HeadMinRange Data SSIMUSB1 SendCommand ModuleNumber dst Case Else End Select End Sub The purpose of the Select Case statement is to act as a comman
21. alPort Property ssssessssrsrrrrrrrrrrrrieeeeeeee 56 SSIM_2_SerialPort Property ssssessssssrrrrrrrrrrrrieeeeeeee 57 SSIMCONNECTION Properly AAA 58 TargetColor teen 59 TargetStyle Properly siet kuebrutesduuerie Zeg ek OF age 60 TrackBySerialNumber Property ccceceeeeeees 61 ZoomFactor Property wativeitscamiceieuirs can canaindeet alec 62 Eemere 63 DetectorConne ct Event AAA 63 DetectorDisCONNeCt EVEN vices 64 DefectorOverRANGe Event uk 65 DetectorOver gt leMp EVENT ANA 66 ModuleAdded Event sccccrcccrerrrenenenn 67 ModuleRemoved Event AAA 68 Bel Eiere Event ccce 69 StreamDoata Event sives soulless lapaararaanededamuanawiencsingaics 70 SDOCIICGHIONS aaa aa ees 72 Appendix A Supported Coherent SmartSensors 73 Appendix B Safe Detector Operating Region 75 SSIM OEM Tools Appendix C SmartSensor Interface Module Circuit and Operation Description 76 Appendix D Troubleshooting Tips eee 77 WONMGINY ees 78 Sales and Service Information aanaanannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 79 SSIM OEM Tools SSIM OEM Tools General Description The SSIM Smart Sensor Interface Module OEM Tools combined with the Coherent SmartSensor Interface Module is a power analysis tool that interfaces with the full line of Coherent Smart detector heads SSIM OEM Tools provides a unique combination of ocx and dll tools to pro vide many custom combinations of Power and Position analy
22. ard Thermal Sensors 6000 W cm maximum CW power density deviation 3 min Maximum flow deviation 2 min 33 7832 LM 200XL HTD 200 1 0 0 1 55 c 0 25 10 6 4 HTD 33 7857 LM 200 HTD 200 0 2 0 1 0 0 9 k 0 25 10 6 5 HTD b 4 liter min cooling water 33 7840 LM 200HTD 200 02 0 1 0 0 9 t 025106 5 HTD Govietion S ymin MUM 33 7865 LM 200BHTD 200 0 2 0 1 0 0 9 c w 0 25 10 6 5 HTD flow deviation Semi c 1 Heim li t 33 7873 LM 150FSHTD 150 OI 0 0 9 r 0 25 10 6 5 HTD S required Maximum temperaturo 33 7881 LM 100XLHTD 100 1 0 0 1 40 0 25 10 6 4 HTD EE 33 7899 LM 100 HTD 100 0 1 0 0 9 0 25 10 6 2 HTD a Designed for system integration 33 0472 LM I00BHTD 100 0 1 0 0 38 c w 0 25 10 6 4 HTD for Measurement of power and position for use on the Ultima 33 7915 LM 45 HTD 45 0 1 0 0 9 0 25 10 6 2 HTD only supplied with 6 m 20 fi 33 7923 LM 10 HID i0 001 ooo1 16 0 25 106 2 HTD Ragen eae 33 7931 LM 3 HTD 3 0 01 0 001 9 0 25 10 6 2 HTD e Supplied with 6 m 20 ft cable h Damage limit Pulse 1 GW cm High Power Thermal Sensors 2500 W cm maximum CW power density measured at 1 06 um 10 ns pulse Varies with wavelength 33 1132 LM 5000 5000 300 1 0 55 ae 0 25 10 6 5 H a E By 33 1124 LM 2500 2500 150 1 0 55 ae 0 25 10 6 5 H oe wn awe ower Densi cm 33 1116 LM 1000 1000 2 0 10 0 1 1 0 38 b 0 25 10 6 5 H k Must be used with 110 VAC power for internal fan cooling
23. assigned by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first detected For more information on ModuleNumber see ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Code Example Dim IngWavelength as long SSIMUSB1 SendCommand 2 wl 5 14e 6 Private Sub SSIMUSB1_ReturnData ModuleNumber As String Data as String Ibl Wavelength ModuleNumber Caption Data IngWavelength Data End Sub Also See StreamData Events 69 SSIM OEM Tools 70 StreamData Event The StreamData event is generated when the SSIMUSB object returns streaming data Syntax Sub object _StreamData ModuleNumber As String Power As Single XPosition As Single YPosition As Single The StreamData event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Power Single value representing the current detec tor power input XPosition Single value representing the current X position of input beam mm from center of detector YPosition Single value representing the current Y position of input beam mm from center of detector Remarks SmartSensor Interface Modules with data streaming turned on will return data at a 10Hz rate This event will continue to be raised when data streaming is turned on Xposition and YPositionwill be set to 0
24. d decoder for the return data The first time this code executes the detector aperture size is returned from the SmartSensor Interface Module step 5 2 The IntCommandNumber variable is set to 1 for the Case 1 code to be ex ecuted and the aperture size will be loaded into the target aperture size property The detector min range command is then sent to the SSIM and intCommandNumber is set to 2 This is done when the minimum range response is returned and the sub will execute the code in Case 2 The code in Case 2 will load the minimum range response into the power object head min range property and the command to start the data stream will be sent 5 4 Under SSIMUSBI select the StreamData event and add the fol lowing code Private Sub SSIMUSB1_StreamData ModuleNumber As String Power As Single XPosition As Single YPosition As Single SSIMPower1 DisplayNewReading Power Tutorial SSIM OEM Tools SSIMTarget1 UpdatePosition XPosition YPosition End Sub All streaming data will be returned in this event separated into individual variables for power and position The power return is sent to the DisplayNewReading method of the SSIMPower object The X and Y positions are sent to the UpdatePosition method of the SSIMTarget object 5 5 Connect a SmartSensor Interface Module to the computer Save and run the program As streaming data is returned to the program it is automatically sent to the SSIMPower and SSIMTarget objects
25. e 30 The SSIM Terminal program screen is shown below The large window on the left will display commands sent and the results returned from the SSIM When Sample Programs 17 SSIM OEM Tools the Start Stream button is clicked the streaming results will be displayed in the upper right hand portion of the screen The module and detector information will be displayed below the streaming data display The Ter minal Program controls are located in the lower right hand corner of the screen SmartSensor Interface Module Terminal v1 0 8 RB ES COHERENT SmartSensor Interface Module Terminal Retum Date Stream Data Power X Position Y Position System Information Module Serial Number Version Detector Serial Number Type Command 0 0 SSIM11 v 11 1 02 H156 Thermal Help Module Stop Stream Clear Data SSIM 0 e j Lt The Terminal Program controls include the following OEM Help ell x mm mm Send Eat Start Stream The Start Stream button will prompt the se lected SSIM to continuously stream data at a rate of 10 Hz The streaming data will be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the Terminal Program screen Stop Stream The Stop Stream button will terminate the data streaming process when clicked Help The Help button will send the h command to the SSIM and a list of Terminal commands will be displayed in the Return Data window Clear Da
26. e corresponding to the border style of the SSIMPower object Syntax object BorderStyle number The BorderStyle property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMPower object Number The BorderStyle Property corresponds to a integer value to specify the type of border described in Settings below Settings 0 None 1 Default Fixed Single Remarks By default the Border Style is set to 1 Fixed Code Example SSIMPower BorderStyle 0 Properties SSIM OEM Tools Display Mode Property The DisplayMode Property returns or sets a value that determines the format of the displayed reading in a control Syntax object DisplayMode number The DisplayMode property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMPower object Number An integer that specifies display unit of mea sure Settings 0 Default Power Kw w mw uw nw 1 dBm 2 dB Remarks A DisplayMode setting of dB will cause the SSIMPower object to use the next power input value as defined in DisplayNewReading or ConvertReading as the dB reference value The result will be a displayed in dB utilizing the first value as a reference The SetNew_dB_Ref will may be used to set a new reference point Code Fxample SSIMPower DisplayMode 1 Properties 49 SSIM OEM Tools 50 DotColor Property The DotColor Property will set or return the OLE color used to display the alignment dot or polar plot line Syntax object DotColor ByVal N
27. e host PC will detect the SSIM as new hardware If the proper USB drivers do not reside on the host PC you may be prompted to load them The USB drivers are located on the SSIM OEM Tools installa tion CD Place the SSIM OEM Tools installation CD in the host computer CD drive Type the CD drive letter in the Windows dialog box which is asking for the location of the USB driver files and click OK 3 To start the SSIM update software select Run from the Win dows Start Menu Type C Program Files Coherent SSIM OEM Tools SSIM Update exe and then click OK If the SSIM OEM SmartSensor Interface Module Software Update 11 SSIM OEM Tools Tools were not installed in the default location alter the C Program Files Coherent SSIM OEM Tools appropriate to the user specified location ee 21x zl Type the name of a program Folder document or gt Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open C Program Files Coherent SSIM OEM Tools SIMM DI Cancel Browse 4 The following screen should appear Click on the large Down load Application button on the screen E SSIM Software Update Tool Ezusb 0 I ll x File Edt View Window Options Help aj Jean Download Application SSIM Softvare Update Tool built 14 26 21 Dec Get PipeInfo Interface Size 16 4 2001 For Help press Fi 12 SmartSensor Interface Module Software Update SSIM OEM Tools 5 When the Download Applicat
28. eRemoved DetectorConnect DetectorDisconnect DetectorOverRange DetectorOvertemp ReturnData StreamData SSIMPower Object The SSIMPower object is designed to provide a simple and effective method of displaying power readings from a detector head The SSIMPower object contains the following methods and properties METHODS ConvertReading DisplayNewReading SetNewdBReference PROPERTIES DisplayMode Alignment BorderStyle HeadMinRange Offset NOTE The default HeadMinRange value is set to 0 This will cause the object to display readings as low as Inw for all detector heads Coher ent does not guarantee the accuracy of any readings below the detector s minimum range unless the HeadMinRange property is set to the detector s correct minimum range Objects SSIM OEM Tools SSIMTarget Object The SSIMTarget object is designed to provide a simple and effective method of displaying position readings from a detector head The SSIM Target object contains the following methods properties and events METHODS ClearPolar RefreshTarget UpdatePosition PROPERTIES Aperturemm Dotcolor PolarPlot RelativeX RelativeY TargetColor TargetStyle ZoomFactor Objects 41 SSIM OEM Tools Methods 42 ClearPolar Method The ClearPolar method clears all polar plot graphical data from the tar get object Syntax object ClearPolar The ClearPolar method has the following named arguments Part Description object A SSIMTa
29. er The ZoomFactor property has these parts Part Object Number Settings Description A SSIMTarget object Integer value representing the sensitivity multiple The ZoomFactor property settings are Zoom Level Setting xl 1 x2 2 x4 4 x8 8 x16 16 x32 32 Remarks Description Target sensitivity will be set at 1 1 Target sensitivity will be set at 1 2 Target sensitivity will be set at 1 4 Target sensitivity will be set at 1 8 Target sensitivity will be set at 1 16 Target sensitivity will be set at 1 32 If PolarPlot is set to True then the SSIMTarget object will clear any dis played polar plot information if ZoomFactor is changed Code Example SSIMTarget ZoomFactor X16 Also See PolarPlot Properties SSIM OEM Tools Events DetectorConnect Event The DetectorConnect event is generated when a SmartSensor Interface Module detects detector head connection Syntax Sub object_DetectorConnect ModuleNumber as String The DetectorConnect event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Remarks The DetectorConnect event will only be raised upon the initial detector head detection The ModuleNumber String will be assigned by the object when a SmartSens
30. er object X_Coordinate Distance from center in mm along the X axis Y Coordinate Distance from center in mm along the Y axis Remarks If PolarPlot is set to True then the SSIMTarget object will retain the last position entry to correctly draw the polar plot line This action will con tinue until the ClearPolar method is called or the TargetStyle is changed Code Example Private Sub SSIMUSB1_StreamData ModuleNumber As String Power As Single XPosition As Single YPosition As Single SSIMTarget1 UpdatePosition XPosition Yposition SSIMPower1 DisplayNewReading Power End Sub Also See PolarPlot ClearPolar TargetStyle Methods SSIM OEM Tools Properties Aperture mm Property The Aperture mm Property returns or sets the detector aperture size Syntax object Aperture_mm number The Aperture_mm property has the following parts Part Description Object A SSIMPower object Aperture_mm The Aperture_mm property corresponds to an integer value to specify the detector ap erture size in mm Remarks The detector s aperture size is required by the SSIMTarget object to prop erly display alignment accuracy The default setting is 19mm Fora list of default aperture sizes please refer to Detector Head Informa tion Code Example SSIMtarget1 ApertureSize 11 Also See Detector Head Information Properties 47 SSIM OEM Tools 48 BorderStyle Property The BorderStyle property returns or sets a valu
31. eturn Data stream of position data PowerStatus Example 1 000e 01c Note Request requires that detector be present Power will be displayed in watts Data will stream at 10Hz Data will continue to stream until issue of dsp command or until detector is unplugged from SSIM Status c Detector is functioning correctly r Detector is over maximum range t Detector is over maximum recommended temperature 38 Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM SSIM OEM Tools SSIM OEM Tools To aid in the development ofan OEM application Coherent is providing a custom ActiveX control This control will provide your development environment with a set of tools These tools will enable the programmer to quickly and efficiently communicate with the SmartSensor Interface Module The SSIM OEM Tools will allow the programmer to easily de sign a custom application to collect analyze and display power and posi tion data in any desired method SSIM OEM Tools ActiveX control contains the following objects SSIMUSB SSIMPower and SSIMTarget SSIM OEM Tools 39 SSIM OEM Tools Objects 40 SSIMUSB Object The SSIMUSB object is designed to provide a communication interface with one or more SmartSensor Interface Modules The SSIMUSB object contains the following methods properties and events METHODS SendCommand PROPERTIES SSIMConnection SSIM 1 SerialPort SSIM 2 Serial Port EVENTS ModuleAdded Modul
32. ew_DotColor As OLE_COLOR The DotColor property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMTarget object New_DotColor OLE color value used to display the align ment dot or polar plot line Remarks The default OLE color is set to black Code Example SSIMTarget DotColor vbRed Also See Target Color Properties SSIM OEM Tools HeadMinRange Property The HeadMinRange Property will set or return the minimum range value used to properly display readings in the object Syntax object HeadMinRange ByVal New_HeadMinRange As Single The HeadMinRange property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMPower object New_HeadMinRange Singe value representing detector head s minimum range Remarks Each detector head has an associated minimum range This range is used to determine maximum resolution of output readings This property is designed to keep the object from displaying power readings below levels were the detector is determined to be accurate Please note that a detector minimum range is not the same as minimum detectable power The mini mum detectable power can be calculated by dividing the detector s mini mum range by 10 For a list of detector minimum range values please see Detector Head Information CAUTION The default HeadMinRange value is set to 0 This will cause the object to display readings as low as 1 nW for all detector heads Coherent does not guarantee the accuracy of any readings
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34. he SSIMUSB object supports Serial communication or USB connec tion but not simultaneously The connection property can be changed at run time however communications will be lost with currently connected SmartSensor Interface modules Code Example SSIMUSB1 SSIMConnection 1 Also See SSIM_1_ SerialPort SSIM_2_ SerialPort Properties SSIM OEM Tools TargetColor Property The TargetColor Property will set or return the OLE color used to display the target graphic Syntax object TargetColor ByVal New_TargetColor As OLE_COLOR The TargetColor property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMTarget object New_TargetColor OLE color value used to display the target graphic Remarks The default OLE color is set to black Code Example SSIMTarget TargetColor vbBlue Also See DotColor Properties 59 SSIM OEM Tools 60 TargetStyle Property The TargetStyle Property will set or return the graphic style of the dis played target Syntax object TargetStyle number The TargetStyle property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMTarget object Number The integer value represents the target dsiplay style as described in Settings Settings The TargetStyle property settings are Constant Setting Description None 0 Target will display the outer aperture circle Standard 1 Target will display the outer aperture circle out of alignment circle and quadrent lines Alignment 2 Ta
35. ion button is clicked a standard Windows Open dialog box will appear Use this box to specify the location of the ssim hex file The example shown below would correspond to a floppy disk update SSIM Application Download a Look in Sy Release amp el SSIM hex Files of type AliFiles DI Cancel 6 When the Open button is clicked the file will be loaded in the SmartSensor Interface Module This process will take approxi mately 30 seconds for the update to complete NOTE Do not turn off power to the SmartSensor Interface Module during the software update process Lo x ch Are you sure you want to perform a Software Update using 2 C CoherentiRelease PowerMeterPCy6_27_01b hex Do not power off the 5SIM during software update SmartSensor Interface Module Software Update 13 SSIM OEM Tools E 551M Software Update Tool Ezusb 0 Fie Edit View Window Options Help uj ej a2 ol G Ezusb 0 Download Application Send SSIM Software Update Tool built 20 55 40 Aug 29 2001 Get PipeInto pavertase Size 16 For Help press F1 7 SSIM Update Complete SmartSensor Interface Module Software Update SSIM OEM Tools Sample Programs The SSIM OEM Tools installation provides two sample programs These programs are named Simple Meter and SSIM Terminal These two programs are located in the Sample Program folder in the specified instal lation path The con
36. ion necessary to help develop a custom application utilizing the SSIM Sample Programs 19 SSIM OEM Tools Tutorial 20 The following is a breif tutorial on the use of the SSIM OEM Tools The following example illustrates how to link the OEM tools into VisualBasic and establish communications with the SmartSensor Interface Module Add SSIM OEM Tools to your Project 1 0 After installation of the SSIM OEM Tools launch VisualBasic and create a standard EXE LI x 2 Ss b b Sie Activex EXE ActiveX DLL Activex OK Cancel ude Control Help SE Es K Ki N N ee Ze VB Application VB Wizard Activex Activex Wizard Manager Document Dil Document Exe Ze Ze Ze Ze Addin Data Project DHTML IIS Application Application r H Tutorial SSIM OEM Tools 1 1 Under the Project menu select Components Under the Controls Tab Select the SmartSensor USB Communication component I i x Controls Designers Insertable Objects PropertyTree 1 0 Type Library C Ref Edit Control RegwizCtrl 1 0 Type Library _ Sax Basic Engine Control v5 Enterprise Library _ shappmgr 1 0 Type Library _ Shockwave Flash y Sensor USB Communication _ Snapshot Viewer Control C System Monitor Control C trialoc 1 0 Type Library CITSHOOT OLE Control module ti C YantagePoint List Box Control IVB 6 Application Wizard e Ee D Selected Items Only Location co Desk
37. l get detector default wavelength wv lt float gt set current wavelength in meters wv get current wavelength in meters spd toggles speedup noise thresholding on and off spd queries the status of the speedup noise thresholding Commands must be terminated with an ASCII carriage return Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM SSIM OEM Tools Detector Command Set cal Description Request the detector calibration date Return Detector calibration date from detector EEPROM Example 1 12 2000 Note Request requires that detector be present mfg Description Request the detector manufacturing date Return Detector manufacturing date from detector EEPROM Example 1 10 2000 Note Request requires that detector be present df Description Request the detector family description Return Thermal detector present thermal Semiconductor detector present quantum No detector present disconnect dt Description Request the detector model name Return Detector model name Example LM 10 QD HD 1 Note Request requires that detector be present wl Description Request the detector default wavelength in meters Return Detector default wavelength Example 6 328e 07 Note Request requires that detector be present wv Description Request the currently selected wavelength in meters Return Current wavelength Example 5 145e 07 Note Reques
38. lativeX Property The RelativeX Property sets or returns the X position offset in mm Syntax object RelativeX ByVal New_RelativeX As Single The RelativeX property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMTarget object RelativeX A single value representing the offset value of the X position as displayed on the target object in mm Remarks The default RelativeX value is 0 Code Example SSIMtarget1 RelativeX 2 25 Also See RelativeY Properties SSIM OEM Tools RelativeY Property The RelativeY Property sets or returns the Y position offset in mm Syntax object RelativeY ByVal New_RelativeY As Single The RelativeY property has these parts Part Description Object A SSIMTarget object RelativeY A single value representing the offset value of the Y position as displayed on the target object in mm Remarks The default RelativeY value is 0 Code Example SSIMtarget1 RelativeY 2 25 Also See RelativeX Properties 55 SSIM OEM Tools 56 SSIM_1_SerialPort Property The SSIM_1_SerialPort Property Sets and returns the communications port number for one of two serial SmartSensor Interface Modules Syntax object SSIM_1_SerialPort number The SSIM_1_SerialPort property has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object Number Integer value representing the serial com munications port number Remarks The value must be set to an integer between 0 and 9 A
39. martSensor Interface Module When the host system detects a new connec tion a unique identifier number is generated ModuleNumber That num ber is retained by the SSIMUSB object for future reference to the SmartSensor Interface Module All module specific commands and methods will require this number to identify the target device All module specific events and returns will also include this unique number to identify the specific device that re turned the response or raised the event This is the only event that will identify each module and return the unique identifier number CAUTION lt is not recommended to hard code module numbers The module numbers are assigned in the order that they are detected The TrackBySerialNumber Property can be utilized to identify each SSIM by se rial number instead of the assigned Module Number Code Example Private Sub SSIMUSB1_ModuleAdded ModuleNumber As String abolMasterArray ModuleNumber True End Sub Also See ModuleRemoved Events 67 SSIM OEM Tools 68 ModuleRemoved Event The ModuleRemoved event is generated when the host system detects the removal of a SmartSensor Interface Module Syntax Sub object _ModuleRemoved ModuleNumber as String The ModuleRemoved event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only
40. n Return Note Set terminal mode data stream format Data stream is coma delimited and uncondensed None Request may be sent at any time Thermal detector X Y Power Status Q 125e 00 1 000e 01 1 500e 00 c Quantum detector Power Status 1 500e 00 c SSIM will return to trm data stream mode upon power up or restart Status c Detector is functioning correctly r Detector is over maximum range t Detector is over maximum recommended temperature ppc Description Return Note Set condensed mode data stream format Data stream is condensed Comas removed and po sition data condensed None This command is intended for Pocket PC applications This command should not be utilized in an OEM environment Command may be sent at any time If negative sign is absent then coordinate is positive M First 3 characters are coordinate value 4 char acter is exponent OXXXX JYYYYP PPe PS X X coordinate Y Y coordinate P Power S Status Thermal detector XYPowerStatus 278478448 38e 00 c Quantum detector PowerStatus 8 38e 00c Decode for position information section of data stream XXXX XXX XXX 100 e Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM SSIM OEM Tools Data Stream Command Set 2784 2 78e 4 0 278mm SSIM will return to trm data stream mode upon power up or restart See dst command for Status definitions
41. ollowed by setup exe then press enter 4 Software Installation SSIM OEM Tools 2 The following Welcome screen will appear ZS Welcome x program will install SSIM OEM Tools on your 5a Welcome to SSIM DEM Tools Setup program This computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup Program Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have tunning Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel 3 The Next button will allow you to select the desired path for installation The default path is C Program Files Coherent SSIM OEM Tools J Choose Destination Location D x Setup will install SSIM DEM Tools in the following folder To install into a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install SSIM DEM Tools by clicking Cancel to exit Setup m Destination Folder C Coherent SSIM OEM Tools Browse Cancel Software Installation 5 SSIM OEM Tools 4 The next step will display the name shown by the Windows Pro gram Manager s Select Program Manager Group E
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43. on Description Each power detector head contains a temperature sensor electrically eras able programmable read only memory EEPROM and either a photo diode or thermopile detector At power On the firmware interrogates the EEPROM to determine which type of detector is present Amplifier gains and analog switches mux are adjusted to match the in formation received from the EEPROM The 16 bit analog to digital con verter A D switches between channels 1 and 2 to measure either sensor output or temperature This data is then sent through the Interface to the Microprocessor The program in the Microprocessor controls the mux amplifier gains and A D converter channels The memory and serial communication are selectively reached by the Microprocessor through the Decoder The De coder interprets the Microprocessor address lines to determine which de vice the Microprocessor wants to talk to The thermoelectric detector heads have four outputs that determine beam position and laser power The Microprocessor scans the mux through the four outputs and the temperature signal to arrive at a power reading with the Gain Amplifier set to provide maximum signal strength The A D then converts the outputs for the Microprocessor Semiconductor detector heads have one output They use a current to voltage converter to precondition the output before it reaches the Gain Amplifier The A D then converts the output for the Microprocessor The Micr
44. oprocessor reads the A D output and computes the power based on the data loaded from the SmartSensor EEPROM The quadrant out put from a Thermal SmartSensor provides position information to the Microprocessor The Microprocessor organizes the power and position information for RS 232 serial transmission The SSIM OEM Tools re ceive the power and position data stream at a rate of 10 Hz Apendix C SSIM OEM Tools Appendix D Troubleshooting Tips PROBLEM Software does not detect Smart Sensor Interface Mod ule or Module Removed Event occurs Software does not detect the Smart Sensor or Detector Disconnect Event occurs Over Temp Event Occurs Over Range Event Occurs Batteries do not hold a charge Semiconductor Sensor Power Readings are not correct Semiconductor Sensor Power Readings do not increase as the laser power increases Unexpected Reading or Re peated Readings PROBABLE CAUSE Dead Battery in Smart Sensor Interface Module SOLUTION Connect 5V wall plug to the Smart Sen sor Interface Module for a 14 hour complete charging cycle Serial Cable or USB is not properly con nected to Smart Sensor Interface Smart Detector is not connected properly to the Smart Sensor Interface Module Verify proper cable connection be tween the host computer and the Smart Sensor Interface Module Secure the DB 25 head connector at the Smart Sensor Interface Module Smart Detector EEPROM is faulty
45. or interface Module is first detected For more infor mation on ModuleNumber see ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Code Example Private Sub SSIMUSB1_DetectorConnect ModuleNumber As String MsgBox New Detector Found by module amp ModuleNumber vbOKOnly Detector End Sub Also See Detector Disconnect Events 63 SSIM OEM Tools 64 DetectorDisconnect Event The DetectorDisconnect event is generated when a SmartSensor Inter face Module detects the removal of a detector head Syntax Sub object _DetectorConnect ModuleNumber as String The DetectorDisconnect event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Remarks The DetectorDisonnect event will be raised once upon the initial detec tion of a detector head The ModuleNumber String will be assigned by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first detected by the object For more information on ModuleNumber see ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Code Fxample Private Sub SSIMUSB1_DetectorDisconnect ModuleNumber As String MsgBox Detector removal detected by module amp ModuleNumber vbOKOnly Detector End Sub Also See DetectorConnect Events SSIM OEM Tools DetectorOverRange Event
46. rget object Remarks The ClearPolar method requires the PolarPlot method to be True Please note that changing the TargetStyle or ZoomFactor will invoke the ClearPolar method Code Example SSIMTarget1 ClearPolar Also See TargetStyle ZoomFactor ConvertReading Method The ConvertReading method is used to convert any value into a format ted reading based on the current display mode Syntax object ConvertReading ByVal InputReading As Single DoNotUseMinRange As Boolean As String Methods SSIM OEM Tools The ConvertReading function has these named arguments Part Description object A SSIMPower object InputReading Single value representing the number you wish to format DoNotUseMinRange Optional boolean used to determine if the return is referenced to the detectors mini mum range Remarks The ConvertReading function will return a formatted power reading as it would be displayed in the SSIMPower object This function does not support the offset property value and will format raw power only Offset must be added as a separate command This function can be used to dis play readings outside of the SSIMPower object The optional flag DoNotUseMinRange is a boolean flag that is false by default and is de signed to correctly format a reading resolution corresponding to the de tector minimum range For example an input value of 1 0nw from the SmartSensor Interface Module would be returned as 0 00mW if the DoNot
47. rget will display the outer aperture circle and quadrent lines Polar 3 Target will display the outer aperture circle polar plot lines Remarks Changing the target style at run time will clear any displayed polar plot information Code Example SSIM Target TargetStyle Polar Properties SSIM OEM Tools TrackBySerialNumber Property The TrackBySerialNumber Property Sets and returns the method of ref erencing a SmartSensor Interface Module Syntax object TrackBySerialNumber boolean The TrackBySerialNumber property has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMPower object Boolean boolean value representing the method of tracking the SmartSensor Interface Module Settings False Default All references to the SmartSensor Interface Module use a mod ule number True All references to the SmartSensor In terface Module use the module serial num ber Remarks If the TrackBySerialNumber property is set to true then the ModuleAdded event will return the SmartSensor Interface Module serial number rather than a unique module number All module specific events and properties will require the use of this serial number Code Example SSIMUSB1 TrackBySerialNumber True Also See ModuleAdded Properties 6l SSIM OEM Tools 62 ZoomFactor Property The ZoomFactor Property will set or return the multiple value used to display position information Syntax object ZoomFactor numb
48. s Catalog Aperture Spectral Accuracy Maximum Max Powe Number mm Range GH Power with Min Resolution um note f Density Attenuator uW nw W cm Kit 33 0951 LM 2 UV 30 0 01 1 00 6 0 0 25 0 4 8 5 0 3 NA 33 0936 LM 2 VIS 50 0 01 1 00 7 9 0 4 1 064 5 3 1 0 5 0 33 0944 LM 2 IR 10 0 5z 1 00 5 0 0 8 1 55 45 2 0 5 5 0 All SmartSensors are supplied with a 1 8 m Value to the left is for Ultima LabMaster and 6 ft cable stand and NIST traceable Calibration Certificate 74 Apendix A Supported Coherent SmartSensors uW for FieldMaster FieldMaster GS value to the right is for FieldMaster SSIM OEM Tools Appendix B Safe Detector Operating Region 0 3 W cm 0 5 W cm ei 2 30 W cm 1 Wiem 200 W cm 100 mm 1 000 W cm 1 300 W cm 2 000 W cm 2 500 W cm 3 000 W cm 6 000 W cm 10 mm S o S D imm bal OO a 9 0 1mm 0 01 mm 1mw 10 mw 100 mw 1w 10W 100W 1kW Average Power Variation of beam diameter and power for average power densities of thermal and semiconductor sensors Safe operating limit above damage threshold lines Apendix B Safe Detector Operating Region 75 SSIM OEM Tools Appendix C 76 SmartSensor Interface Module Circuit and Operati
49. s Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Remarks The DetectorOverTemp event will continue to be raised for the duration of the OverTemp condition Normal operation will resume when the de tector temperature is within range The ModuleNumber String will be assigned by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first de tected For more information on ModuleNumber see ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Code Example Private Sub SSIMUSB1_Detector OverTemp ModuleNumber As String MsgBox Warning Detector attached to amp ModuleNumber amp is over temperature voOKOnly Detector End Sub Also See DetectorOverRange Events SSIM OEM Tools ModuleAdded Event The ModuleAdded event is generated when the host system detects a new SmartSensor Interface Module Syntax Sub object _ModuleAdded ModuleNumber as String The ModuleAdded event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Remarks The ModuleAdded event will be raised only upon the initial detection of a S
50. sed with a Zoom Factor other than 1x Polar The Polar display will show a trace representing the posi tion history When the Polar selection is running the Clear Po lar button will be active This button will clear all current data The Info button will display the current module and detector infor mation An example of this information screen is shown below Module Module Number 0 Serial Number SSIM11 Calibration Date 08 16 01 Module Version v 11 1 02 Detector Detector Name LM 10 QUAD HD DetectorType Thermal Serial Number H156 Calibration Date 11 11 1999 Minimum Range 100 0 mW Aperture Size mm 1 900e 01 Sample Programs SSIM OEM Tools The Wavelength button will allow you to enter the appropriate Wave length to be utilized in all power calculations The Wavelength entry dialog is shown below Wavelength xj Enter new wavelength in nm The Connection Menu contains a Communication Method item to select the type of communication to be utilized between the host com puter and the SSIM The Communication Method dialog is shown below SSIM Connection Method 227 Connection Method O USB C Serial SSIM1 Port SSIM 2 Por None SZ Nor z Cancel OK Exit the Simple Meter by selecting Exit from the File menu SSIM Terminal Program The SSIM Terminal program will allow you to communicate directly with the SSIM A complete list of commands begins on pag
51. sis The Coherent Smart Detectors and SSIM module can be used with all CW lasers commonly manufactured today from the UV to the IR with rated power from nanowatts to kilowatts simply by plugging the appro priate detector head into the SmartSensor Interface Module The SmartSensor Interface Module SSIM is a unique detector interface This module will interface with any Coherent Thermal or Semiconduc tor SmartSensor The SSIM contains the input amplifiers and the digital converters necessary to accurately analyze CW laser power When this circuitry is combined with the capability to utilize Coherent SmartSensor technology you now have a stand alone black box power meter The USB or serial communication port will transmit the corrected CW laser power and beam position for display and analysis with the SSIM OEM Tools The serial and USB interface is perfectly suited to communicate with any compatible host computer or OEM application The SmartSensor Inter face Module software can also be updated with the USB port SSIM OEM Tools Features Features of the SSIM OEM Tools are described below CW Power Measurement The SSIM OEM Tools supports CW power measurement See Appen dix A for a list of heads supported Semiconductor and Thermal Detectors SSIM OEM Tools are compatible with Semiconductor Sensors and the full range of Coherent s patented thermal SmartSensor Heads providing power measurement capability to 5 KW Versatility
52. t requires that detector be present The current value is stored in the SSIM EEPROM unless changed by wv lt float gt request The Command Set for SmartSensor Interface Modele SSIM 33 SSIM OEM Tools Detector Command Set 34 SSIM will set the current wavelength to the detector default wavelength value if during initialization of the detector it is found that the current wavelength is outside the valid wavelength range of the detector wv lt float gt Description Request SSIM to set the current wavelength Example wv 6 328e 7 for 632 8nm Return Returns a confirmation of the requested wave length Example 6 328e 7 Note Request requires that detector be present If requested wavelength is greater than the upper limit the SSIM will set and return the upper wavelength limit If the requested wavelength is less than the lower limit the SSIM will set and return the lower wavelength limit sn Description Request the detector serial number Return Detector serial number Example 25J54 Note Request requires that detector be present app Description Request the detector aperture size in mm Return Aperture size mm Example 1 900e 01 Note Request requires that detector be present Aperture size is a fixed value stored in the de tector EEPROM rmi Description Request the detector minimum range in watts Return Detector minimum range Example LM 10
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54. ta The Clear Data button will clear all of the com mands and results displayed in the large SSIM Terminal program window Sample Programs SSIM OEM Tools Module The Module selection box will allow you to select any SSIM that is currently connected and identified Command The command box will allow you to enter com mands to be sent to the SSIM Type the desired command and click Send A complete list of commands is shown on page 30 The Help button will also display these commands in the Return Data window in the Terminal program Send The Send or Enter button will send the command cur rently displayed in the Command box Connection The Connection button will display the Connection Method dialog box This box will allow you to select the desired method to communicate with the connected SSIMs The Connection Method dialog is shown below SSIM Connection Method 227 Connection Method e USR C Serial SSIM1Port SSIM2 Port Non z Nor z Cancel OK OEM Help The OEM Help button will access the html help for the SSIM OEM Tools Exit The Exit button will exit the terminal program when clicked Program Code The Program Code for the Simple Meter and the Terminal Program are located in the Source Code folder This folder is in the location speci fied during the SSIM OEM Tools installation This source code will provide the informat
55. tents of the Sample Programs folder are shown be low C loxi File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ki l Back 1 Search GyFolders history Ve Di x E Address E3 Programs 0 sl ei Go SSIM USB os Simple Meter SSIM Terminal Select an item to view its description gt 3 object s o bek lu Computer Simple Meter The Simple Meter Program is an example of basic power and position display This program provides Connection Options Zoom Factor Tar get Styles Detector Information Display Units Offset and Wavelength adjustment The main screen from the Simple Meter is shown below SSIM OEM Simple Meter File Connection Help Module SSIM 0 D Zoom Factor 1 Zoom D Target Style X 0 0mm Y 0 0mm Clear Pola 0 d 0 mW Info Ze Power C dBm None 10 600 0 nm C d Wavelength Sample Programs 15 SSIM OEM Tools The Module selection box will allow you to select any SSIM that is cur rently connected The Zoom Factor selection box will allow you to select the displayed Align ment sensitivity The Zoom factor values range from 1x to 32x The Target Style selection box will control the style of the displayed tar get The target style options consist of the following Standard Full aperture display with the area of accuracy shown as a central circle Alignment The Alignment setting will remove the central circle and is intended to be u
56. ting Cancel 8 Software Installation SSIM OEM Tools Controls amp Input Panel Connections Detector Detector Input Connection to the Coherent SmartSensor Head using a DB 25 connector Output Panel SmartSensor Interface Module Ce COHERENT ON 5 VDC RS 232 USB 5 VDC Power Input Connect the provided 5V Power supply The power supply is designed for the following AC input requirements 100 240V 0 2A 50 60 Hz The 5V input also provides battery charging capability for the SmartSensor Interface Module When the 5V supply is connected to the Interface Module the battery will be charging regardless of the power switch position The USB connection does not provide battery charging capability NOTE A fully charged battery will typically operate the SmartSensor Inter face Module for 12 hours continuously Do not exceed this 12 hour cycle without recharging A low battery condition requires an over night charging cycle approximately 14 hours RS 232 Input Output Connect the Pocket PC serial interface cable to this DB 9 connector USB Input Output Connection for SmartSensor Interface Module to PC based applications Controls and Connections 9 SSIM OEM Tools Power Off On Switches input power on and off to the SmartSensor Interface Module Utilize this switch to reboot the SmartSensor Interface Module if necessary Power Indicator LED The LED will be illuminated when
57. top SSIMUSB SSIMUSB ocx Cancel Apply ea USB Communication Tutorial 21 SSIM OEM Tools 1 2 Three tools will be added to your toolbar SSIMUSB SSIMPower and SSIM Target M e EB al EEN SSIMUSB SSIMPower SSIMTarget Communicate to the SmartSensor Interface Module The SSIMUSB object is utilized to communicate to one or more SmartSensor Interface Modules This object will not be visible at run time 2 0 Select the SSIMUSB object from the toolbar and place on the blank form w Project1 Formi Form 22 Tutorial SSIM OEM Tools 2 1 Select the connection method for your SmartSensor Interface Mod ule USB or Serial Please note that a selection of Serial will also require you to select the corresponding serial port Properties SSIMUSB1 EN SSIMUSB1 SSIMUSB H Alphabetic Categorized SSIMUSB1 120 SSIM_1_SerialPort 0 None SSIM_2_SerialPort 0 None 0 USBI E 2 2 The Connection Method and Serial Port The Communication Property can also be set at run time however keep in mind that the SSIMUSB object can support only one connection method at a time Tutorial 23 SSIM OEM Tools Show position information The SSIMTarget object is used to display alignment position information sent back from the SmartSensor Interface Module 3 0 Select the SSIMTarget object from the toolbar and place it on the form w Projecti Form1 Form m
58. when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Remarks The ModuleRemoved event will be raised upon the initial detection of a SmartSensor Interface Module removal from the host system The ModuleNumber String will be assigned by the object when a SmartSensor interface Module is first detected by the object For more information on ModuleNumber see ModuleAdded and TrackBySerialNumber Code Fxample Private Sub SSIMUSB1_ModuleRemoved ModuleNumber As String abolMasterArray ModuleNumber False End Sub Also See ModuleAdded Events SSIM OEM Tools ReturnData Event The ReturnData event is generated whenever SSIMUSB object returns data that is not streaming data Syntax Sub object _ReturnData ModuleNumber as String Data as String The ReturnData event has these named arguments Part Description Object A SSIMUSB object ModuleNumber String value representing the object module number assigned to each SmartSensor Interface Module The ModuleNumber is utilized only when the TrackBySerialNumber Property is set to False Data String value representing the data returned from the SmartSensor Interface Module Remarks The ReturnData event will be raised when data is returned from the SmartSensor Interface Module The Data string return will represent a single response from the SmartSensor Interface Module if multiple commands are sent each response will return as a separate event The ModuleNumber String will be

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