Gentec-EO BEAMAGE SERIES User manual

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WARRANTY
First Year Warranty
The Gentec-EO Beamage series beam profiler carries a one-year warranty (from date of shipment) against
material and/or workmanship defects, when used under normal operating conditions. The warranty does not
cover damages related to battery leakage or misuse.
Gentec-EO Inc. will repair or replace, at Gentec-EO Inc.’s option, any Beamage that proves to be defective
during the warranty period, except in the case of product misuse.
Any attempt by an unauthorized person to alter or repair the product voids the warranty.
The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damages of any kind.
Contacting Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
In case of malfunction, contact your local Gentec-EO distributor or nearest Gentec-EO Inc. office to obtain a
return authorization number. The material should be returned to:
Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.
445, St-Jean-Baptiste, Suite 160
Québec, QC
Canada, G2E 5N7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: gentec-eo.com
CLAIMS
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Gentec-EO agent or send the product, with a description of the
problem, and prepaid transportation and insurance, to the nearest Gentec-EO agent. Gentec-EO Inc. assumes
no risk for damage during transit. Gentec-EO Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of
charge or refund your purchase price. However, if Gentec-EO Inc. determines that the failure is caused by
misuse, alterations, accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling, it would therefore not be covered
by the warranty.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use a Beamage if the device or the detector looks damaged, or if you suspect that a Beamage is not
operating properly.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the
following steps:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Gentec-EO Inc. may void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
SYMBOLS
The following international symbols are used in this manual:
Refer to the manual for specific Warning or Caution information to avoid any
damage to the product.
DC, Direct Current

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEAMAGE SERIES –USB 3.0 BEAM PROFILING CAMERAS ....................................................................6
1.1. INCLUDED WITH YOUR BEAMAGE CAMERA ......................................................................................................6
1.2. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................6
1.3. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................7
1.4. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................... 11
1.5. SPECTRAL CURVES ................................................................................................................................... 14
2. QUICK START PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................... 17
3. USER INTERFACE........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1. MAIN CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2. MULTIPLE BEAMAGE MODE......................................................................................................................... 20
3.3. CAPTURE CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.1. Camera Status................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.2. Capture ............................................................................................................................................ 22
3.3.3. Subtract Background ....................................................................................................................... 23
3.4. BUFFER CONTROLS................................................................................................................................... 25
3.4.1. Image Index ..................................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.2. Exposure Time................................................................................................................................. 26
3.4.3. Previous and Next Image................................................................................................................. 26
3.4.4. Clear Buffer...................................................................................................................................... 27
3.4.5. Animate............................................................................................................................................ 28
3.4.6. Buffer Size........................................................................................................................................ 28
3.5. COMPUTATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.1. Filters ............................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.2. Normalize......................................................................................................................................... 30
3.5.3. Trigger.............................................................................................................................................. 30
3.6. FILE CONTROLS......................................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.1. Open ................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.6.2. Save Current Image......................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.3. Save All Images in Buffer................................................................................................................. 32
3.6.4. Start Data Acquisition ...................................................................................................................... 32
3.6.5. Print Report...................................................................................................................................... 33
3.7. STARTUP CONFIG CONTROLS...................................................................................................................... 37
3.8. ADVANCED COMPUTATIONS........................................................................................................................ 37
3.8.1. Show/Hide Options .......................................................................................................................... 37
3.8.2. Divergence....................................................................................................................................... 38
3.8.3. Relative Position .............................................................................................................................. 38
3.8.4. Camera Lens Calibration................................................................................................................. 38
3.8.5. Fixed Crosshair................................................................................................................................ 39
3.8.6. Pipeline ............................................................................................................................................ 39
3.8.7. 2D High Resolution.......................................................................................................................... 39
3.9. BEAMAGE-M2 MODE.................................................................................................................................. 40
3.10. M2 FILE................................................................................................................................................ 40
3.11. SOFTWARE INFO.................................................................................................................................... 40
3.11.1. Color Legend................................................................................................................................ 40
3.11.2. Contact Support ........................................................................................................................... 41
3.11.3. About............................................................................................................................................ 42
3.11.4. Help.............................................................................................................................................. 43
4. HOME AND SETUP PANELS ....................................................................................................................... 44
4.1. HOME ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.1.1. Main Controls................................................................................................................................... 46
4.1.2. Measurements ................................................................................................................................. 46
4.2. SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.2.1. Exposure Time................................................................................................................................. 50
4.2.2. Image Orientation ............................................................................................................................ 50

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4.2.3. Image Averaging.............................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.4. Active Area....................................................................................................................................... 51
4.2.5. Pixel Addressing .............................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.6. Gain.................................................................................................................................................. 52
4.2.7. ADC Level........................................................................................................................................ 52
4.2.8. Pixel Multiplication Factor (PMF)..................................................................................................... 52
4.3. DATA ACQUISITION.................................................................................................................................... 53
4.4. DIVERGENCE............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.5. RELATIVE POSITION................................................................................................................................... 57
4.5.1. Setup................................................................................................................................................ 57
4.5.2. Measurements ................................................................................................................................. 58
4.6. CAMERA LENS........................................................................................................................................... 59
4.7. FIXED CROSSHAIR..................................................................................................................................... 60
4.7.1. Center Setup.................................................................................................................................... 60
4.7.2. Orientation Setup............................................................................................................................. 64
5. DISPLAY PANEL........................................................................................................................................... 65
5.1. 3D DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................. 65
5.1.1. 3D Display: Controls ........................................................................................................................ 66
5.2. 2D DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................. 67
KEYBOARD CONTROLS:........................................................................................................................................ 68
5.2.1. 2D Display: Controls ........................................................................................................................ 68
5.3. CROSSHAIR DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................. 69
5.3.1. Crosshair Display: Controls ............................................................................................................. 69
5.3.2. Gaussian Fit..................................................................................................................................... 70
5.4. BEAM TRACKING DISPLAY.......................................................................................................................... 71
5.4.1. Beam Tracking Display: Controls .................................................................................................... 72
6. M2MODE........................................................................................................................................................ 73
7. THIRD PARTY COMMANDS......................................................................................................................... 74
7.1. PC-BEAMAGE LABVIEW VIS AND .NET COMMANDS...................................................................................... 74
7.2. LABVIEW EXAMPLE .................................................................................................................................. 79
7.3. .NET EXAMPLE .......................................................................................................................................... 81
8. BEAMAGE SDK............................................................................................................................................. 83
9. TROUBLESHOOTING AND TIPS................................................................................................................. 84
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................................... 88
11. UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................................................................................... 89
APPENDIX A. ISO11146 AND ISO11670 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................. 90
APPENDIX B. M2QUALITY FACTOR THEORY ............................................................................................... 93
Understanding the M2Factor.......................................................................................................................... 93
Propagation Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 93
Practical Measurement................................................................................................................................... 95
APPENDIX C. THE PC-BEAMAGE SOFTWARE.............................................................................................. 96
APPENDIX D. BEAMAGE-3.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION QUICK GUIDE........................................................... 98
APPENDIX E. BEAMAGE FIRMWARE INSTALLATION QUICK GUIDE....................................................... 102
APPENDIX F. CHECK THE UPDATE OF PC-BEAMAGE .............................................................................. 104
APPENDIX G. RECYCLING AND SEPARATION PROCEDURE FOR WEEE ............................................... 107
APPENDIX H. COMPLETE LIST OF SAVED SETTINGS ............................................................................... 108
APPENDIX I. SATURATION LIMIT FOR BEAMAGE WITH ND4.0 FILTER................................................... 109

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1. BEAMAGE SERIES –USB 3.0 BEAM PROFILING CAMERAS
1.1. INCLUDED WITH YOUR BEAMAGE CAMERA
The following items are included with BEAMAGE:
Description
Part name
Part number
Beamage series camera with ND4.0 filter mounted
Beamage
See website
3 m USB-3 cable
B3-USB
103642
Calibration certificate
SM1-BNC adapter
Transport case
The following items can be purchased separately:
Description
Part name
Part number
UV Converter
BSF
See website
IR Adaptor
IR Adaptor
201061
Camera lens
CL-25
CL-50
202343
202344
UV filter
UG11-UV
202602
IR filter
B3-IR-FILTER
202855
Beam attenuator (See BA series)
BA Series
See website
Stackable ND filters (0.5; 1.0; 2.0; 3.0; 4.0 & 5.0)
ND filters
See website
3 m USB-3 cable
B3-USB
103642
Powered USB-3.0 hub
USB3.0-HUB
202829
Stand
STAND-D-233
200428
1.2. INTRODUCTION
Gentec-EO introduces the Beamage beam profiler series. Its sleek and thin design allows the Beamage
to fit between tight optical components. Its USB 3.0 connection and improved algorithm allows very fast
frame rates. The Beamage-3.0 2.2 MPixel CMOS sensor has a large ⅔” optical format with a small
5.5 µm pixel pitch allowing high resolution on large beams. For larger beams, the Beamage-4M
impressive 4.2 MPixel CMOS sensor and its very large 1’’ optical formal is the ideal solution. Both beam
profilers are available in the IR version allowing measurements between 1495 and 1595 nm. The newest
member of this series is the Beamage-4M-FOCUS, specifically designed for extra-large beams. Its
bounded fiber optic taper extends the sensor surface to 20.5 x 20.5 mm effective size. Most importantly
the innovative and improved PC-Beamage software is simple and intuitive to any new or expert beam
profiling user.
All screenshots in this manual with the words "Beamage-3.0" can be
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1.3. SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications are based on a one-year calibration cycle, an operating temperature of 18 to
28°C (64 to 82 F) and a relative humidity not exceeding 80%.
Beamage-
3.0
Beamage-
3.0-IR
Beamage-
4M
Beamage-
4M-IR
Beamage-4M-
FOCUS
Sensor
Sensor
Technology
CMOS without coverglass
Sensor Size
11.3 x 6.0 mm
11.3 x 11.3 mm
20.5 x 20.5 mm
effective size1
Sensor Area
0.67 cm2
1.28 cm2
4.2 cm2
effective optical
aperture
Pixel Count
2.2 MPixels
4.2 MPixels
Pixel H x V
2048 x 1088
2048 x 2048
Optical Format
⅔”
1”
Pixel Pitch of
Sensor2
(Pixel Size)
5.5 µm
Shutter Type
Global
Wavelength
Range
350 - 1150 nm
1495 - 1595 nm
350 - 1150 nm
1495 - 1595 nm
350 - 1150 nm
Minimum
Measurable
Beam (ISO)
55 µm
70 µm3
55 µm
70 µm1
120 µm
ADC
12 bit (default) or 10 bit
Frame Rate
11 fps
(2.2 MPixel Full Frame)
20 fps
(1.1 MPixel
Active Area 2048 x544)
32 fps
(0.066 MPixel
Active Area 256 x 256)
6.2 fps
(4.2 MPixel Full Frame)
11.4 fps
(2.1 MPixel Active Area 2048 x 1024)
18.6 fps
(1.1 MPixel Active Area 2048 x 544)
32 fps
(0.066 MPixel Active Area 256 x 256)
RMS noise
1000:1 (60 dB)
1
With Pixel Multiplication Factor 1.8
2
For –IR models, optical resolution is larger (7 µm) because of the Point Spread Function (PSF) of the
Phosphor Coating. For the –FOCUS model, optical resolution is larger (12 µm) because of the Pixel
Multiplication Factor (PMF) and of the Point Spread Function (PSF) of the bound fiber optic bundle.
3
Minimum measurable beam is larger because of the Point Spread Function (PSF) of the Phosphor
Coating (for the –IR models) and of the bound fiber optic bundle (for the –FOCUS model)

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Minimum and
Maximum
Exposure Times
0.06 to 200 ms
External Trigger
SMA connector
1.1 volts to 24 volts, the rise edge response time is 300 ns
Trigger signal pulse width: min: 300 ns
Optional SMA to BNC adaptor (202273)
Damage Thresholds
Maximum Average
Power
1 W with ND filter
Maximum Power
Density
(1064 nm, CW)
10 W/cm2with ND4.0 filter
Maximum Energy
Density
(1064 nm, 10 ns
Pulsed)
0.1 J/cm² for ND4.0 filter only
(30 µJ/cm² on sensor)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
61 H x 81.1W x 19.7D mm
61 H x 81.1W x
46.5D mm
Weight
138 g
235 g
Distance from front
of case to sensor
7.8 mm
Default Attenuation
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Measured and Displayed Parameters
Displays
3D, 2D, XY (crosshair), Beam Tracking, M2Curves
Beam Diameter Definition
4 Sigma (ISO) - ISO-11146-1:2005
FWHM along crosshair (50%)
1/e2along crosshair (13.5%)
86% effective diameter (D86)
Custom along crosshair (%)
Beam Center Definition
Centroid - ISO-11146-1:2005
First Encountered Peak
Displayed Measurements
Beam Diameter dσx and dσy
Effective Diameter
Ellipticity
Orientation
Centroid X and Y
Peak X and Y
Peak Saturation Level
Peak to Average Ratio X and Y
Divergence
Fitted Gaussian equations
Roughness fit along crosshairs
Gaussian fit along crosshairs
Mean Centroid Position
Azimuth
Beam Position Stability
M2Quality Measurement
Setup Options
Exposure Time (auto or manual)
Image Orientation (rotation and flip)
Image Averaging (temporal filter)
Active Area
Pixel Addressing
Gain
ADC Level
Magnifying Lens
Processing Option
Background Subtraction
Area Filters (triangular and flat spatial filters)
Normalized Display
Trigger
Buffer
Buffer size from 1 to 128 frames
Possibility to animate stored frames
File options
Save 1 or all images in buffer
Save in native format, text format, or binary format
Load native format files
Default and custom print report
Save 3D or 2D image in bitmap format
Save crosshairs in text format
Data Acquisition of measurements in text format and in native format

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PC Requirements
USB Port
USB 3.0 port for optimal performance
USB 2.0 port
Operating System
Compatibility
Windows 10 (for optimal performance)
Windows 8
Average RAM
Allocation
500 MB
Up to 1250 MB for 128 images in buffer
Recommended
Requirements
4 GB RAM minimum
8GB RAM for optimal performance
Intel i series processors (i3, i5, i7) or equivalent for optimal performance, other
processors will have lower specifications.
i7 for optimal performance
A computer with a SSD drive.
Beamage-3.0 is a new and a high end product. It needs an equally recent high end
computer to work. Computer hardware must be from 2015 or after. No computer or parts
bought before 2015 will be supported
Laptop computers need to be powered and any power saving settings must be disabled
when using the Beamage. For this reason, we recommend a desktop computer over a
laptop computer.
For Optimal
Performance
Close all programs except the PC-Beamage;
Keep a minimum of 1 GB RAM free when running the PC-Beamage;
Keep a minimum of 50% of free CPU power when running the PC-Beamage
Use an Image Buffer of 1
For Faster Frame
Rate
Use a USB-3.0 port;
Use a computer with high performances (refer to PC Requirements section 0);
Use Windows 10;
Follow the PC recommendations for optimal performance (refer to section 1.2)
Do not use Filters (refer to 3.5.1);
Do not use Image Averaging (refer to 4.2.3);
For a large beam, use Pixel Addressing (refer to 4.2.5);
For a small beam, use an Active Area as small as possible (3 times the beam diameter,
refer to 4.2.4);
Make sure you have a short and manual exposure time;
Do not stream multiple Beamage units simultaneously.
Close any other software on your computer.
Make a background subtraction;
Use 1/e2 beam diameter definition with 0 degree orientation;
Deactivate 2D High Resolution (Advanced tab);
Have a minimum of 30% of hard drive space available;
Unplug any other peripherical device on your computer;
Disable any power saving settings on your computer;
Multi Camera
Recommendation
When working with more than one camera, we strongly recommend using one USB3.0
port per camera and a recent high end computer for optimal performance
Internet Upgrades
Downloadable at www.gentec-eo.com/downloads