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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Safety
Pro8000 system / page 4
!Attention !
Mobile telephones, cellular phones or other radio transmitters are
not to be used within the range of three meters of this unit since the
electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum
allowed disturbance values according to EN 50 082-1.
Mounting several PRO8000 (-4) in a rack, make sure to have 1 height-
unit space between the different housings to ensure proper ventila-
tion (ventilation slots are beneath the front panel!!)
To connect the unit to the mains, use only the supplied mains cord with safety mains
plug. The unit is grounded via the protective conductor of this cable. To avoid electric
shocks the plug of the mains cable must be inserted in a correctly grounded socket.
Interruption of the protective grounding could lead to health damage or even death
due to electric shock.
Please check prior to operation, if the line voltage, indicated on the rear panel agrees
with your local supply. If not please have a service technician change the line voltage
and the appropriate fuse. !Attention !
Changing the line voltage is a service operation and must be done
only by qualified service personnel! (see section 5, Service).
To guarantee safe operation of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 do not obstruct the
ventilation slots beneath the front panel and the fan air outlets at the rear panel.
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Safety
Pro8000 system / page 5
!Attention !
The unit must not be operated in explosion endangered environ-
ments.
Do not open the unit during operation. Internal adjustments as well as replacement of
parts is only to be done by especially trained service personnel. Parts must not be
exchanged with the unit switched on. Dangerous voltages may also be present in the
unit when switched off and with power cord removed.
Proper discharge of power components is advised.
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Warranty
Pro8000 system / page 6
1.3 Warranty
Thorlabs GmbH warrants material and production of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 for
a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period
Thorlabs GmbH will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are still entitled
to warranty. For warranty repairs or service the unit must be sent back to Thorlabs
Germany or to a place determined by Thorlabs GmbH. The customer will carry the
shipping costs back to Thorlabs GmbH, in case of warranty repairs Thorlabs GmbH
will carry the shipping costs back to the customer. If no warranty repair is applicable
the customer will also carry the costs for back shipment. If the unit is sent back to
Thorlabs GmbH from abroad the customer will carry all shipping costs, duties etc.
which should arise for sending the goods back to Thorlabs GmbH.
Thorlabs warrants the hardware and software determined by Thorlabs GmbH for this
unit to operate without fault provided that they are handled according to our
statements. However, Thorlabs GmbH does not warrant a fault free or uninterrupted
operation of the unit, of the software or firmware for special applications nor this
operation manual to be fault free. We will not carry responsibility for ensuing
damages.
Restriction of warranty
The aforementioned warranty does not cover errors and defects being the result of
improper treatment, software and interface not supplied by us, modification, misuse
or operation outside the defined ambient conditions stated by us or unauthorized
maintenance.
Further claims will not be consented to and will not be acknowledged. Thorlabs
GmbH does explicitly not warrant the usability or the economical use for certain
cases of application.
Thorlabs GmbH reserves the right to change this operation manual or the technical
data of the described unit at any time.
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Technical data
Pro8000 system / page 7
1.4 Technical data
(All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ±15% humidity)
Number of slots:
PRO8000 8
PRO8000-4 8
PRO800 2
Mains switch Key-operated
Remote control via IEEE488 and RS232C
Mains supply 100 V, 115 V, 230 V (± 10%) fixed
Mains frequency 50 ... 60 Hz
Maximum power consumption:
PRO800 220 VA
PRO8000 500 VA
PRO8000-4 800 VA
Supply mains overvoltage Category II (Cat II)
Operating temperature1) 0 ... +40°C
Storage temperature -40°C ... +70°C
Relative Humidity Max. 80% up to 31°C, decreasing to 50% at 40 °C
Pollution Degree (indoor use only) 2
Operation altitude < 3000 m
Maximum output current for all modules:
PRO800 8 A
PRO8000 16 A
PRO8000-4 32 A
Warm up time for maximum accuracy 15 min
Dimensions PRO800 (WxHxD) 232 x 147 x 396 mm (3 U, ½ 19")
Dimensions PRO8000 (WxHxD) 449 x 147 x 396 mm (3 U, 19")
Dimensions PRO8000-4 (WxHxD) 449 x 177 x 456 mm (4 U, 19”)
Maximum weight PRO800 < 9 kg
Maximum weight PRO8000 < 17 kg
Maximum weight PRO8000-4 < 21 kg
1) non condensing
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Technical data
Pro8000 system / page 8
Display and operating elements
Display 4 x 20 characters alphanumeric vacuum-fluorescence-display.
User guiding interactive
Keypad 7 micro-switch keys
Main tuning knob rotation encoder
Acoustic messages internal beeper:
short tone as confirmation
long tone as warning
Protections
• Key operated power control switch (ON / STANDBY)
• Interlock connector
• Over temperature protection of the mainframe PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800
• Over temperature protection of the modules series 8000
• Protection against transients
• Protection against interrupted wiring (OPEN)
• Protection against too high laser or TEC current (limit)
• Protection against too high optical power (current limit of the monitor diode)
Connectors on the rear panel
Ground 4 mm banana jack
Line 3 pin IEC 320 with fuse
Remote control IEEE488 (24 pin.) jack or
RS232C (9 pin) D-SUB jack
Auxiliary jack 9-pin D-Sub. For extensions
TRIG IN (max. 5V, TTL) BNC
TRIG OUT (max. 5V, TTL) BNC
Connectors on the front panel Depending on type of modules used
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Operating elements on front panel
Pro8000 system / page 9
2 Operating the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 mainframe
2.1 Operating elements on front panel
LOCAL
ESC
CHANNEL
ON/OFF
Display
Mains switchKeyboard Softkeys
Tuning Knob
Modules / Module-Slots
Status Indicators
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
SEL
ERR
II
Figure 1 Front panel view of the PRO8000
Display
The alphanumeric vacuum-fluorescence display enables interactive communication
with the PRO800 / PRO8000 / PRO8000-4. Different menus allow a clearly
structured representation of the relevant values.
Mains switch
The mains switch is a key-operated power control switch (ON / STANDBY) to prevent
accidental or non-authorized use.
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Operating elements on front panel
Pro8000 system / page 10
Modules
The PRO8000 and PRO8000-4 can house up to 8 plug-in modules, the PRO800 two
modules.
All in- or outputs are accessible directly at the front of the modules.
Keypad
With the keypad (gray) and the soft keys (blue) modules can be selected, switched
on and off or settings changed. Numerical values are changed with the tuning knob.
Escape key interrupts the actual procedure
Channel key selects a module / a channel
ON/OFF key switches a module / a channel on or off
Three blue soft keys have different functions in the different menus. The
respective function is shown in the last line of the display
in form of a LOGO, for example: #or $, if a cursor may
be moved.
Remote control
LOCAL
LOCAL key switches to manual operation from remote control.
The LED lights if in local mode. If a remote controller has
given a “local lock-out” command [LLO], this key is dis-
abled for further operation until you switch off the unit or
give the command [GTL].
Status display on module front panel
SEL This LED is on when the module is selected for input.
ON This LED will light when the module is switched on.
ERR This LED will indicate if an error has occurred in the
module.
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Operating elements on front panel
Pro8000 system / page 11
Tuning knob
With the tuning knob numerical values can be changed. The respective value is
selected with the cursor ( ) moved by the blue soft keys. The cursor must point to
the left of the value to be changed.
Example: 1550.83
A clockwise turn on the tuning knob increases the value and an anti-clockwise turn
decreases it.
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Operating elements on rear panel
Pro8000 system / page 12
2.2 Operating elements on rear panel
Figure 2 Operating elements on rear panel
At the rear panel of the PRO8000 / PRO8000-4 / PRO800 you will find:
• socket for mains cord with fuse
• trigger input and output
• connector for IEEE488.2 interface
• connector for RS232C interface
• 2pin DIP switch (for service und firmware update only! Both switches must be in
the “right” position for operation.)
• fan air outlet(s)
• grounding connector
• label denoting the set voltage range and the appropriate fuses. The voltage range
is indicated by a screw in the corresponding position e.g. for the PRO8000, 230V
setting:
This screw only depicts the voltage setting. For changing the voltage range see
section 5.1 “Line voltage setting”
LINE 50Hz 430V
A
SERIAL No.:
100V±10%
3.3
A
3.8
A
FUSE
FUSE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED TYPE AND RATING. THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE GROUNDED.
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE COVE R. N O USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE . REPLACE
115V±10%
230V±10%
TRIG IN TRIG OUT
INTERFACE
DOWNLOAD
INTERFACE
1.7
A
MAINFRAME
IEEE 488
RS 232
A
5T
A
5T
T2.5
A
FuseType IEC60127-2/V (5 x 20 mm)
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Menus of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800
Pro8000 system / page 13
NOTE
The DIP-Switch is for service purpose only!
Do not change their setting except for firmware update (->4.8)!
For operation both switches must be in the right position!
2.3 Menus of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800
2.3.1 After power on
After turning on your PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 the main processor executes a self
test program for a few seconds.
You see the following screen:
PROFILE PRO8
Power on Self test
SW Revision 4.38
Interface 1.04
It shows the actual software revision number and the actual interface revision
number.
After a few seconds the program enters the main menu screen.
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