THORLABS Blueline Series User manual

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Operation manual
Thorlabs Blueline™ Series
Mainframe
PRO8000
PRO8000-4
PRO800
2003
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Version: 2.10
Date: 13.10.2003
Copyright©2003, Thorlabs GmbH
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Contents Page
1General remarks 1
1.1 Safety 2
1.2 Warranty 6
1.3 Technical data 7
2Operating the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 mainframe 9
2.1 Operating elements on front panel 9
2.2 Operating elements on rear panel 12
2.3 Menus of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 13
2.3.1 After power on 13
2.3.2 Main menu 14
2.3.3 The cursor 14
2.3.4 Selecting a module 15
2.3.5 Setup menu 15
3Communication with a PC 17
3.1 Hardware standard RS 232-C 17
3.1.1 Interface specification 19
3.1.2 Emulating the IEEE488 bus commands 19
3.1.3 Service request emulation 20
3.1.4 Operating commands 20
3.2 Hardware standard IEEE 488.1 21
3.2.1 IEEE 488.1 subsets of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 21
3.2.2 Device address and string terminator 22
3.2.3 Starting the IEEE488 interface 23
3.2.4 IEEE488 bus commands 24
3.3 Software standard IEEE 488.2 26
3.3.1 Nomenclature 26
3.3.2 Program and response messages 26
3.3.3 Data format 27
3.3.4 Common commands and queries 29
3.3.5 module specific commands and queries 33
3.4 Error messages 33
3.4.1 Error queue empty 34
3.4.2 100 ... 199 command error messages 34
3.4.3 200 ... 299 execution error messages 35
3.4.4 300 ... 399 system error messages 35
3.4.5 400 ... 499 query error messages 36
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3.5 Status reporting 37
3.5.1 Standard event status register (ESR) 37
3.5.2 Standard event status enable register (ESE) 41
3.5.3 Status byte register (STB) 41
3.5.4 Service request enable register (SRE) 42
3.5.5 Device Error Summary Register (DESR) 42
3.5.6 Device Error Summary Enable Register (DESE) 42
3.5.7 Device error condition register (DEC) 43
3.5.8 Device error event register (DEE) 43
3.5.9 Device error event enable register (EDE) 43
3.5.10 Block Function Condition Register (BFC) 44
3.5.11 Block Function Event Register (BFR) 44
3.5.12 Block Function Enable Register (BFE) 44
3.5.13 Service request by detecting SRQ 44
3.5.14 Service request by *STB? command 44
3.5.15 Hints for setting up control programs 45
3.6 System reset 46
3.6.1 Power on reset 46
3.6.2 Reset by device clear 47
3.6.3 Reset by the clear status command 47
3.6.4 Reset by the reset command 47
3.6.5 Reset by interface clear 47
3.7 The PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 “ELCH” – macro functions 48
3.7.1 What is ELCH? 48
3.7.2 Basic settings 48
3.7.3 Individual settings for a measurement 48
3.7.4 Cascading several ELCH runs 50
3.7.5 Which values do you want to measure? 53
3.7.6 Setting the desired measurement mode 53
3.7.7 Reading the 'ELCH' status 55
3.7.8 Reading the measured values 55
3.7.9 Example of an ELCH measurement procedure 58
3.7.10 Possible ELCH Error sources 60
4Maintenance and repair 62
4.1 General care 62
4.2 Cleaning 62
4.3 Line voltage 62
4.4 Exchanging the mains fuse 62
4.5 Repair 64
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4.6 Installing and uninstalling modules 64
4.7 Troubleshooting 66
4.8 Updating the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 firmware 69
4.8.1 Update procedure 70
5Service 71
5.1 Line voltage setting 71
5.2 Internal Fuse Replacement 73
6Listings 74
6.1 List of acronyms 74
6.2 List of figures 75
6.3 Certifications and compliances 76
6.4 Addresses 79
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Packing List
Pro8000 system / page 1
1 General remarks
We aim to develop and produce the best solution for your application in the
field of optical measurement technique. To help us to come up to your
expectations and develop our products permanently we need your ideas and
suggestions. Therefore, please let us know about possible criticism or ideas.
We and our international partners are looking forward to hearing from you.
In the displays shown by the PRO8 you may find the name PROFILE.
PROFILE was the name of the manufacturer before it was acquired by Thorlabs
and renamed to Thorlabs GmbH.
Thorlabs GmbH
This part of the instruction manual contains specific information on how to operate
the modular PRO800 / PRO8000 / PRO8000-4 mainframe.
The description of the different modules is given in the individual module manuals.
!Attention!
This manual contains “WARNINGS” and “ATTENTION” label in this
form, to indicate dangers for persons or possible damage of equip-
ment.
Please read these advises carefully!
NOTE
This manual also contains “NOTES” and “HINTS” written in this form.
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Packing List
Pro8000 system / page 2
1.1 Packing List
1. 1 Mainframe PRO8000 or PRO8000-4 or PRO800
2. 1 power cord, connector according to ordering country
3. 1 operation manual
4. 1 CD with drivers and software
5. inserted modules if ordered together with the PRO8, blindplates else
1.2 Safety
!Attention !
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in
this operation manual will only apply when the unit is operated
correctly.
Before applying power to your PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 system, make
sure that the protective conductor of the 3 conductor mains power
cord is correctly connected to the protective earth contact of the
socket outlet!
Improper grounding can cause electric shock with damage to your
health or even death!
Also make sure that your line voltage agrees with the voltage given
on the letterplate of the unit and that the right fuse has been in-
serted!
To avoid damage to the modules used or to the mainframe, modules
may only be installed or removed with the mainframe switched off.
All modules must be fixed with all screws provided for this purpose.
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Safety
Pro8000 system / page 3
All connections to the load have to be made with shielded cables
(unless otherwise noted).
If a remote control interface is provided a control computer can be
connected to the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 prior to operation of both
units!
This precision device is only dispatchable if duly packed into the
complete original packaging including the plastic form parts. If
necessary, ask for a replacement package.
The PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 laser modules can deliver up to several
100mW of (maybe) invisible laser radiation!
When operated incorrectly, this can cause severe eye and health
damage!
Make sure you pay strict attention to the safety recommendations of
the appropriate laser safety class!
This laser safety class is marked on your PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800
plug-in module!
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