International Light Technologies ILT5000 User manual

Table of Contents
1. Equipment Overview Page 3
2. Quick eference Guide Page 3
3. Antenna Page 4
4. Internal Battery Pack Page 5
5. Low Level Current Measurement Page 5
6. Saturation Page 5
7. everse Bias (with warning) Page 5
8. esponse time Page 5
9. Flash (N/A) Page 5
10. Trigger Page 6
11. Dark and Zero settings Page 6
12. Set up and Installations Page 6
13. System Verifications Page 6
14. Final Verification Page 8
15. 4-20mA Loop Connection (with warning) Page 9
16. Netconfig (wireless set up) Page 10
17. Care and Handling Page 12
18. Warranty Page 13
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Power Critical: Fast flash, Readings may not be reliable, Unit should not be run on battery
power. Connect to USB hub, wall jack, or Computer.
4. SMA: detector input (for connection on Non ILT sensor and current generating devices)
Warning: 6V maximum input. Exceeding 6V will damage the circuitry of the ILT5000 board.
5. D-sub: 15-Pin detector input (For connection of any ILT “D” style detector). All non ILT current
sources and detector should only be connected to the SMA connector to the left.
6. 4-20mA out: Output terminal for connection to a PLC. (Warning: Improper wiring can cause board
damage. It is highly recommended that a 4-20mA isolation device be used to ensure the ILT5000 is
isolated from the current loop power and programmable-logic-controller. Do not exceed 50V max.
Refer to section 15, 4-20mA Loop Configuration for additional instructions).
7. USB: USB connector for software control, Data logging, power and charging internal batteries.
8. eset: Internal computer board reset button. (In case of rare computer lock up)
9. Power: Indicates the unit has been turned on, using the power button on the rear of the meter.
10. Charging: Yellow charging LED is illuminated when meter is charging.
ear panel of the ILT5000:
11. Power switch: Turns meter off and on
Turn meter ON (“up” position) prior to starting the software or connecting to a PC for the first
time. The unit must be on, and the USB cabled connected, for applications to locate the
device and to install device drivers. If the internal battery has sufficient charge, this will light
the green Power LED on the front panel and blink the red LED indicator once. If the unit is not
sufficiently charged connect it via the supplied USB cable to a PC or other USB2.0 power
source.
Turn meter OFF (“down” position) when not in use to prevent battery drain. Note that the
battery can still charge via the USB connector when the meter is placed in the OFF position.
12. SMA antenna connector: Connects the ILT supplied antenna. Required for wireless setup and
communication.
3. Antenna
The ILT5000 comes with an external antenna. Attach the antenna to the rear of the device prior to initializing
wireless communication. ILT recommends the Antenna is removed when in storage or during transport to
reduce the risk of damage.
NOTE:
There are two connection points where the antenna can mount. Be sure to mount the antenna at the
rear of the device, at the antenna symbol and not at the front “SMA” sensor input.
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4. Internal Battery Pack
Inside the ILT5000 is a .7V 4400mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack. A full charge is obtained in
approximately 12 - 14 hours, with a new fully charged battery pack lasting a minimum of 12 hours.
NOTE: The battery pack in the ILT5000 is expected to last for many years. (greater than 00 charge
cycles) Battery packs should only be changed by trained personnel. Changing of the battery pack by non-
ILT personnel voids the warranty and can cause damage to the pc board.
5. Low Level Current Measurement
The ILT5000 can measure as low at 10 femtoamps (and up to 1 milliamp) of current. The following are
guidelines for best results when measuring very low signals:
•Use the “User Dark” (aka “Zero”) function of the various DataLight software offerings to ensure the
unit is properly zeroed in the same environment where measurements will be taken.
•Make use of the DataLight software “Noise Reduction” and “Sample Time” features to provide
additional over-sampling
•Allow extended settling time for extremely low signals (<10pA)
NOTE: The ILT5000 has a built in shielding cage to stabilize the high gain circuit during measurements,
however environmental factors can still be a source of error when measuring these extremely low
signals. ILT recommends using quality shielded cables and allowing for extended test time durations.
Additional shielding of the sensor and meter housing may also be needed depending on the
measurement environment and current level under test.
6. Saturation
The ILT5000 provides an autorange mechanism allowing it to measure from 10 femptoamps to 1 milliamp of
current. While autoranging or using the various fixed current ranges (settable via the various DataLight
software offerings), the ILT5000 can experience saturation. When the ILT circuit becomes saturated, the
ILT5000 saturation LED will illuminate with a steady red output. ILT “D” type sensors have been designed to
assure a safe current value is supplied to the ILT5000. All non ILT sensors should be connected via the SMA
connector.
7. everse Bias
The ILT5000 can supply 5V or 0V through the D-sub or SMA connector on the front panel. This bias voltage is
often used to supply the necessary voltage to sensors containing PMT's, Vacuum Phototubes. The 5V bias is
also used on silicon sensors to increase the response time. (I.E. the SED0 and SED100 silicon sensors are
often biased when used for flash measurements.)
NOTE:
Sensors can be damaged if inadvertently biased. For example the ILT SED005 (GaAsp), SED62 , SED624
and SED625 (thermopiles) should not be supplied with 5V bias.
8. esponse time:
The ILT5000 is capable of sampling as fast as 20 micro seconds and recording measurements as fast as 100
readings per second (100 Hz) when saving data to the internal memory. Depending on the application that is
running, user programmed settings and light levels the response times will vary.
9. Flash: The ILT5000 can take a measurement as fast as 20 microseconds and the internal capacitors
can store a charge at an even faster, allowing the ILT5000 to take not only integrated flash
measurements but to also plot the rise and intensity of flashes using our Datalight III software.
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10. Trigger: TTL, for synchronization of measurement. Currently not available.
The ILT5000 does not include a trigger measurement configuration.
11. Dark and Zero settings:
Each ILT5000 is pre-programmed with the factory dark (“zero”) setting with no sensor attached in a low noise
environment. Because ambient environments differ, ILT software allows the user to program and select the
“user dark”. Using the user dark feature will allow the customer to subtract small amounts of current
generated from their environment. Because the ILT5000 is a highly sensitive device, User Dark settings may
be required for improved accuracy in low light / current level measurements.
12. ILT5000 initial set up:
12A. Software Installation: The first step is to download the software d on the ILT website:
http://www.intl-lighttech.com/support/software (see the “DataLight III Software Suite….” link).
The download will include a Windows Installer file with a .msi extension. When the msi file is executed, you
are brought through a simple set of “Next”, “Next”, “Finish” steps. At the completion, a DataLight folder will
be placed on the desk top with the available app.s located inside the folder.
NOTE:
If you are restricted from or have trouble downloading the ILT software, please email: ilsales@intl-
lighttech.com and we will gladly email you a copy.
12 B. Device driver installation:(in most computers the FTDI Drivers are not already present). After
installation of DataLight III, device drivers are saved in C, Program Files (x86), International Light
Technologies, Datalight III, FTDI Driver. Double click on the CDM executable file to install the drivers.
13. Verifications
13A. USB Com Port Verification: After the drivers are installed, turn on the ILT5000, plug the USB
cable into the computer and ILT5000 ports. Wait a few minutes to allow comp port assignment.
When the device is properly loaded, a “USB Serial Port” will show up in Device Manager under “Ports (COM &
LPT)” as seen in the image below.
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15A. 4-20mA Current Loop Modes
There are four modes of output supported by the ILT5000, as follows:
4-20mA Current Loop Mode “CLI” Command
to Invoke Mode Current Relationship
Log (default mode)
setcurrentloop log 4-20mA Current = (LOG10(Detector
Current) + 11) * 1 + 5
Detector Current = 10^(([4-20mA
Current] - 5) / 1 - 11
Linear with Min and Max
setcurrentloop [min
detector current in
picoamps] [max detector
current in picoamps]
4-20mA Current = 4mA at [min]
Detector Current
4-20mA Current = 20mA at [max]
Detector Current
4-20mA Current is linear in between
[min] and [max]
Linear with Midpoint
setcurrentloop midpoint 4-20mA Current = 12mA at Detector
Current when setcurrentloop
command was sent.
4-20mA Current = 4mA at 0 Detector
Current
4-20mA Current = 20mA at 2x the
Detector Current when
setcurrentloop command was
sent.
4-20mA Current is linear in between
Manual Current Loop Setting
setcurrentloop [0-24] No relationship. 4-20mA Current is
set to whatever the
setcurrentloop command
defined, i.e. setcurrentloop 8
sets the 4-20mA Current to 8mA.
16. NetConfig pre-configuration: Prior to running NetConfig:
•The antenna must be attached to the rear of the ILT5000. (see antenna on page )
•The power switch on the rear of the ILT5000 must be in the ON position.
•The ILT5000 must be paired with the computer to be used. (see ILT5000 initial set up on page 6)
•The ILT5000 batteries must be charged or the meter must be powered by USB.
•DataLight II software must be loaded on the computer. (see installation on page 7)
16A. unning NetConfig
Open the “ILT DataLight II” folder on the Desktop. Double click on “NetConfig”. This will bring up the
following screen:
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16B Configure the network configurations:
The Network Name / SSID field defaults to “roving1”. This field contains a drop-down of all the wireless
networks visible to the ILT5000. You can either select from the list or enter a network SSID that is not on the
list (this may be the case where the network SSID is known, but that network is not currently visible to the
ILT5000).
Set the Password / Security Key field as appropriate. This field will be left blank if the network is operating
“in the clear”. The ILT5000 will automatically determine the appropriate security protocol (WEP, WPA, and
WPA2 are supported).
Set the IP Address. This can either be accomplished by:
a. Using DHCP, which will automatically fill in the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway during
the configuration process.
b. Manually entering the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway
NOTE:
The DataLight II Software does not currently support automatic discovery of ILT5000’s. As a result, if
using DHCP will result in IP Addresses that change frequently (this is dependent on your network policy)
it is recommended that fixed/manual IP Addresses be used (check with your IT staff regarding policy for
manually setting IP addresses).
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17. Warranty
The equipment you have purchased from International Light, Inc. has been expertly designed and was
carefully tested and inspected before being shipped. If properly operated in accordance with the instructions
furnished, it will provide you with excellent service. The equipment is warranted for a period of twelve (12)
months from date of purchase to be free of defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply
to damage resulting from improper set up, accident, alteration, abuse, loss of parts or repair by other than
International Light Technologies. The equipment will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge to
the owner for parts or labor incurred in such repair. This warranty shall not apply unless the equipment is
returned for our examination with all transportation charges prepaid to International Light Technologies, 10
Technology Drive, Peabody, MA 01960. International Light Technologies has no other obligation or liability in
connection with said equipment.
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