User Manual - RGB Lasersystems
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1. 3D CAD files are available for download on www rgb laser com Specifications NovaPro User Manual PowerController laser driver Length 85 0 mm Width 85 0 mm Height 32 5 mm Ss ae 5 Jlasersystems LEADING PHOTONICS PowerController All dimensions in mm 18 Optional system configurations 6 Optional system configurations Fiber coupler Each NovaPro laser system can be equipped with a fiber coupler Water cooling system For operation in extreme conditions there is a optional water cooling system for the bottom plate This ensures an optimal heat dissipation Round beam Circular and other beam shape characteristics are available on request Wavelock The Wavelock option provides an exceptionally stable single mode emission Available for wavelengths of 405 640 660 785 and 808 nm Remote control RC 1 For controlling the laser system without a computer 4 Please note that the Round Beam option decreases the maximum output power by up to 30 NovaPro User Manual 7 Certification and Compliance CE Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer RGB Lasersysteme GmbH Donaupark 13 93309 Kelheim declares that the following product NovaPro Version 1 0 complies with the following normative documents EN55024 EN55011 and therefore the following EG requirements Electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EG This declaration applies to all models of the above named product version in case2. a PC and the device driver installed it shows up as a virtual COM port and can be accessed from almost any programming language A detailed description of the commands and queries is given in the following section The command settings are not stored when the system is powered down Communication protocol The commands and queries have the following syntax Commands command lt parameter value gt A command changes an actual setting The syntax is the command followed by an equal sign and the parameter value The parameter value is the value to be set Commands have no return value Queries query A query returns information about the device or the value of a setting The syntax is the query followed by a question mark Queries have no parameter value A query delivers a return value Computer Control Return Code A return code gives information about the processing of a command or query There is always a space character between the return code and the result The return codes are o COMMAND SUCCESS Command successful 6 _ FUNCTION_NOT SUPPORTED Thisfunctionisnotsupported Timeout while reading command 60 s 8 VALUE NOT AVAILABLE Thisvalueiscurrentlynotavallable All commands and queries and all responses from the device are followed by the line termination string r n carriage return amp line feed All instructions have to be written in capital letters Initializing the serial communication T
3. speed TTL integrated D Drive mode changeable ACC APC C Temperature is controlled M External analog and digital modulation A Modulation inputs can be combined R Round beam L Wavelock E ECDL laser W Water cooled B Multi mode beam S Customized ACC Active current control APC Active power control COMBINED ACC and APC The result of the status request S is a bit wise combination of the following values 0x04 The interlock is open 0x08 Error is active error can be read with E query 0x10 Temperature of laser head is ok Error status of the laser system The query E reads the actual active errors of the laser system E ie COMMAND_SUCCESS Error code see table below Possible error codes Temperature of laser head is too high Temperature of laser head is too low Temperature sensor connection is broken Temperature sensor cable is shortened Temperature of laser driver is too high Temperature of TEC controller is too high LASER_OVERCURRENT Current for laser head is too high FATAL_INTERNAL_ERROR Internal error laser system cannot be activated Specifications 5 Specifications 5 1 General Specifications Noise Power stability Warm up time Drive mode Modulation modes Modulation frequency Control mode Temperature control TEC accuracy CDRH Classification Weight ESD protection Operating temperature Storage temperature lt 1 RMS lt 1 10h re
4. type Active current control edt mode Output power 18 0 mW g 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No error Total laser operation time 0h 14 min NovaPro User Manual To install the software simply run the setup file from the CD ROM included in the package The setup package then installs the application software and the device driver For the operating system to properly recognize the device it s best if you install the software first before attaching the device The software is tested with 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7 Vista and XP It requires the Microsoft NET framework version 3 5 which is already installed on most PCs If this framework is not installed the setup package asks you to install it first You can find the setup file for the NET framework on the CD or download it from Microsoft s website Please note that you need version 3 5 of the framework Version 4 0 does not include version 3 5 After the software is installed please connect your NovaPro laser to a USB 2 0 port on the computer You can use the provided USB cable or almost any other Mini USB cable The software requires the net framework 3 5 which is already installed on most PCs and can be downloaded from the Microsoft website if needed Please note that you can change the user interface to a more compact view by clicking the small button next to Device properties 4 2 Serial Communication Overview When the laser controller is connected to
5. Properties and then the Driver tab page it should read Driver Provider FTDI and Driver Version 2 8 14 0 or later If this is the case please start Ltune and try to select this COM port manually by unchecking Auto scan all serial ports in Device setup If your laser is not listed in the device manager or marked with an exclamation or question mark please try the following 1 Disconnect your laser from the computer and from power supply 2 Download http www ftdichip com Resources Utilities FTClean zip and run this tool to remove the FTDI driver from your computer 3 Reinstall Ltune from the CD Reconnect the laser to the computer 5 Start Ltune a Computer Control 4 Computer Control The NovaPro series includes a USB interface for remote control The laser can be controlled with e The Windows application software Ltune included e the cable remote control RC 1 available separately or e Custom user software via serial Communication 4 1 Ltune Laser Control Software The NovaPro laser can be configured and controlled using the Ltune software for Windows The software features e Modulation mode selection e Output power adjustment e Display of the laser status configuration and operating hours e Temperature display and adjustment Laser found and initialized on port COM22 Model NOVAPRO 405 50 s n 278 Manufacturer RGB Lasersysteme GmbH Wavelength 405 nm Maximum output power 60 mW Control
6. SS value between 0 and LP VALUE_INVALID LP fe COMMAND_SUCCESS Maximum output power in mW TTL modulation In the TTL modulate mode the output power can be switched between two levels by applying a TTL compatible 0 5 V external control voltage The lower level is set by the PO command and the higher level by P If a level larger than the maximum output power is specified for P or a level larger than the P value is specified for PO the value is decreased to the maximum value Command Parameter value Return code Return value CNN COMMAND SUCCESS Lower Output level in mW fof Output eee in mW COMMAND_SUCCESS value between 0 and P VALUE_INVALID Status and device information The query S gets the actual status of the laser system including information about the Enable Request the key switch the interlock active errors and the temperature control The query R returns the operation hours of the laser system The operation time is the accumulated time during which the laser was active red LED on s gt comman success Current device status se table below o E COMMAND success Total operating hours hhhhimm m o comman success Manufar wm COMMAND success Devicename ms COMMAND success Seriatnumber mo COMMAND SUCCESS Software version fou COMMAND SUCCESS Emission wavelengthinnm oF _ COMMAND success Available features NovaPro User Manual T Temperature adjustable H High
7. ady for use after 5 sec calibrated operation after 3 min 473 532 and 561 nm Active power control APC others Active current control ACC Constant power analog and digital external modulation standard version 500 kHz 473 532 and 561 nm 15 kHz Power temperature and modulation controllable via USB active TEC lt 10mK Class 3b 94 4 g laser head Level 4 0 C to 45 C non condensing 25 C to 70 C 5 2 Beam Specifications Beam diameter Divergence Spatial beam mode Polarization Polarization angle Beam alignment Pointing stability 10 h 473 532 561 nm and round beam option 1 2 mm circular others 1 1 x 2 2 to 1 2 x 4 3 mm lt 0 9 mrad TEMoo gt 100 1 linear vertical lt 5 mrad and lt 0 1 mm compared to base mount lt 5 urad K 3 An optional acousto optical modulator AOM may be used for faster modulation NovaPro User Manual 5 3 Electrical Specifications Power Supply Power supply Power consumption Modulation Inputs Connector type Analog digital input Digital input threshold Input polarity Input impedance 12 V DC supplied via AC adapter 100 240 V AC up to 2 A at 12 V depending on laser output power BNC 0 5V lt 0 8 V low gt 2 0 V high active high 10kQ 5 4 Mechanical specifications NovaPro laser head Length 63 5mm 2 5 Width 31 0mm 1 22 Height 32 5mm 1 28 5 00 35 00 EO HE All dimensions in mm
8. ation that may cause damages to material and person mainly by thermal effect Radiation entering the human eye can damage the retina which leads to partial or total loss of vision The damage can occur without particular perception or sensation of pain Please consider all protection and safety regulations while handling laser systems Always use laser protection glasses for the specified wavelength range Never direct the laser towards people Keep the laser beam away from reflective surfaces in order to avoid uncontrolled reflections Do not mount the laser at eye level It is your responsibility to guarantee the laser safety as required by law Please pay attention to safety regulations DIN EN 61010 1 DIN EN 60825 1 2003 10 and DIN EN 60950 when operating the laser The NovaPro series is specified by the United States National Center for Device and Radiological Health CDRH as a class 3b laser product Visible and invisible laser radiation is emitted Modifications that may affect any aspect of the product s performance or intended functions will require re certification and re identification of the product in accordance with the provisions of 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 l I NovaPro laser modules are marked with a warning label as Qe a lasersystems show on the right LEADING PHOTONICS ro nova CTRL NovaPro User Manual 2 2 1 The NovaPro series offers high performance modulatable laser modules in a small desi
9. e o o p id COMMAND_SUCCESS Temperature offset in LTN COMMAND_SUCCESS Lowest adjustable i FUNCTION_NOT_SUPPORTED temperature in C LTP COMMAND_SUCCESS Highest adjustable FUNCTION _NOT_SUPPORTED temperature in C The command TO expects a temperature offset for the default temperature TD to be decreased or increased The temperature can be adjusted with a resolution of 0 1 C The highest and lowest possible temperature value can be queried with LTP and LTN respectively Selection of modulation mode The following commands are used to change the mode of modulation The mode selection via USB takes priority over the manual switch on the laser controller The actual position of the manual switch can be determined with the SP query Sohal ener Parameter value Return code Return value Query SERA aia COMMAND_SUCCESS 3 VALUE_INVALID CS intermal CW FUNCTION NOT_SUPPORTED M manual select A external Analog T external TTL gt M COMMAND _ SUCCESS C internal CW M manual select SP COMMAND SUCCESS Actual mode switch position A external Analog Computer Control T external TTL C internal CW CW mode The NovaPro series can be operated in CW mode at constant power between 0 and 100 of the maximum output power There is no need to supply an external control voltage n seii Parameter value Return code Return value PPP f COMMAND_SUCCESS Output power in mW Output power in mW COMMAND_SUCCE
10. ea ie ae Slasersystems LEADING PHOTONICS no va O with PowerController User Manual User Manual RGB Lasersysteme GmbH NovaPro series with PowerController Version 2 2 0 Date February 23rd 2012 This document is protected by copyright Do not copy or publish this document or parts of it without written permission of RGB Lasersysteme GmbH Product specifications and descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice RGB Lasersysteme GmbH will not be responsible for errors and omissions in this manual or for direct or incidental damages in connection with the use of this device or information 2012 RGB Lasersysteme GmbH Donaupark 13 93309 Kelheim Germany Telephone 49 9441 1750 33 0 Website http www rgb laser com E Mail sales rgb laser de Contents 1 _ Laser Safety PreCaUtiOns ccsscsssssssssscssssssssssssssssssscsssssssssssssscsssscssscssssssssssssessesees 1 De MVOC CUON eisesdasts verses RER E aertacn inane eae 2 2 CIP OA CE OVC N ace Deas 2 22 PACKAGES CONTENTS sssini E 3 3 Mnstalation and Operati Naasoni iE A TORERE NE 4 3A PIM COU CION NS sisie sea scnsesecsescuceasarscnccasecsesceacecsccosacscnecnsecscsccssecsesesarscnceasene 4 3 2 Device SQTUP eesssssssssssessesscesescssesssssscsscecsssnssssnssssnsscenssessessensasseassssassesessesnsasensaesnsaeensaeensases 4 3 3 Laser operation cssssssssssssessesescssescsssscsceecscssccsnsssssescsnsasssessessasesensssae
11. es a regulated power supply from any AC outlet 100 to 240 V Only use the AC adapter included with your laser otherwise damage to the laser system may occur Cables The NovaPro system includes a 0 8m D SUB9 cable to connect the laser head to the controller as well as a standard 1 5 m Micro USB cable to connect the controller to a computer Software The CD ROM includes the Windows application software Ltune for configuring and controlling the laser system as well as this manual as a PDF file NovaPro User Manual 3 3 1 4 Take care of all laser safety instructions as described in chapter 1 Always wear laser protection glasses for the specified wavelength range Consider regulations for Electrostatic Discharge ESD Do not open the laser head Opening the case voids the warranty and may cause uncontrolled laser radiation Always mount the laser module securely and pay attention to sufficient heat dissipation Never disconnect the laser head from the controller while connected to the power supply This can damage the laser Do not reflect the laser beam back into the laser head The laser diode could be damaged if more than 2 of the emitted power is reflected back into it Carefully check all mirroring surfaces of your optical setup for possible back reflections If required use a suitable optical insulator Do not exceed the environment conditions specified in chapter 5 Installation and Operation Precautions D
12. evice Setup Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position Connect the NovaPro laser controller with the laser head using the accompanying cable If you have several laser modules please note that the controllers are not interchangeable Make sure the serial numbers on the laser head and the laser controller match each other Connect the AC adapter to the laser controller Turn on the supply voltage VCC After a quick self test the green POWER LED should be lit continuously The status indicators are further described in the following section Installation and Operation Connectors and Controls The PowerController laser driver has the following connectors and controls NAO WBWDN controller front side POWER IN DC12V DSUB 9 LASER HEAD DO NOT DISCONNECT WHEN POWER LED ON O 3 O MOD IN 5V AC_ CW TTL ANALOG INTERLOCK gt Z q a Ww O Ww Q lt x controller back side Micro USB connector Key switch Laser head connector D SUB9 Modulation mode switch CW TTL Analog Interlock connector Power supply input DC 12 V Modulation input BNC NovaPro User Manual Status Indicators The laser controller includes two LEDs to indicate the laser status POWER Power supply connected self test successful Power supply not connected KEYLOCK Key switch off interlock open or switched off via USB Key switch on and interlock closed and switched on via USB if os connected to compute
13. gn The high quality product Made in Germany guarantees universal capabilities in almost all fields of applications with optical output powers up to 1000 mW High durability excellent beam quality and various options for system integration for example into the Qioptiq rail system FLS 40 guarantee highest flexibility in industrial scientific Introduction Product Overview and medical applications Laser Head Features Small design Optical output powers up to 1000 mW Active Temperature Stabilization IP67 protected housing optionally vacuum sealed Optional fiber coupler Horizontal vertical and diagonal mounting options Produced in highly clean room atmosphere Adjustable temperature Laser Controller Features Compact design Microprocessor controlled laser driver Digital control via USB Modulation input analog and digital 0 5 V DC Interlock input key switch and mode switch Introduction 2 2 Package Contents Laser head In order to provide the best beam quality only high quality optical components are used within the laser head A thermoelectric cooler is integrated for stabilizing the temperature Laser controller The laser controller includes three status indicators a USB interface a modulation mode switch and a key switch with a 5 second delay The back side holds connectors for the laser head D SUB9 modulation input BNC interlock and power supply AC adapter The AC adapter provid
14. he laser controller includes an automatic baud rate detection for data rates between 300 and 921600 baud The NovaPro uses following communication settings Dass e To initialize the controller send The controller answers with SYNCHRONIZE Send SYNCHRONIZE back to get a connection The controller responds with OK Closing the communication Send BYE to close the connection to the laser controller A new connection with possibly different baud rate can be initiated afterwards Turning the laser on and off This command is used to set and read the Laser Enable request The laser can only be activated if the key switch is in the ON position and the interlock is closed mman Comana Parameter value Return code Return value Query 0 Delete Enable Request COMMAND_SUCCESS 1 Set Enable Request PARAMETER_ERROR NovaPro User Manual 0 COMMAND SUCCESS 0 Enable Request not set 1 Enable Request set Temperature settings Not all laser systems support this function Depending on the laser type the temperature can be varied in a defined range The commands and queries to access the temperature offset actual temperature and default temperature of the laser head are Query COMMAND SUCCESS a VALUE_NOT_AVAILABLE p w e o C COMMAND_SUCCESS Default temperature in C nC Temperature offset in C pila ig dena TO ie p between LTN and LTP VALUE_INVALID RET FUNCTION_NOT_SUPPORTED T
15. ission 1 Custom modification without delay is available for OEM integration 6 Installation and Operation 3 4 Operation modes You can select the operation mode using Ltune or your own custom software In stand alone operation without a computer the modulation mode can be selected using the switch on the controller The technical specifications for the modulation inputs can be found in chapter 5 Constant Power Mode The NovaPro laser systems can be driven in CW mode without an external control voltage In this case the laser emission is constant at 100 maximum output power Analog Modulation Mode In this mode the optical output power can be controlled by an external voltage at the analog modulation input connector The output power is modulated proportional to this signal Digital Modulation Mode Here the digital modulation input is used to switch the laser off and on between 0 and 100 maximum power The nominal TTL input levels for the low speed modulation input are 0 V laser off and 5 V laser on 3 5 Disconnecting the system Always disconnect the power supply before removing the controller from the laser head in order to prevent damage to the laser In order to disconnect the laser system please proceed in this order 1 Turn the key switch to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the power supply and the modulation input connector if used from the controller 3 Finally disconnect the laser head from the c
16. it will be used in the configuration of the test assembly Kelheim 05 11 2008 Mathias Reichl 20 Certification and Compliance ROHS Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer RGB Lasersysteme GmbH Donaupark 13 93309 Kelheim declares that the following product NovaPro Version 1 0 contains no toxic substances which are specified in the ROHS Directive 2002 95 EG The conformity to RoHS Directive 2002 95 EG is confirmed This declaration applies to all models of the above named product version Kelheim 09 02 2008 Mathias Reichl 21 NovaPro User Manual 8 Appendix 8 1 List of abbreviations C F um urad AC A BNC CDRH CE CW DC D SUB9 ESD Hz in kHz LED MHz mrad nm RMS RoHS sec TEC TEM TTL VAC VDC WEEE 22 Degrees centigrade Degrees Fahrenheit Microns Micro radiant Alternating current Amp re BNC connector Center of Device and Radiological Health Conformit Europ enne Continuous wave Direct current D SUB9 connector Electrostatic discharge Hertz inch Kelvin Kilohertz Light emitting diode meters Megahertz Millimeter Milliradiant Nanometer Root mean square Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances seconds Thermo electric cooler Transverse electromagnetic mode Transistor transistor logic Volts Volts alternating current Volts direct current Watt Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
17. ontroller 3 6 Troubleshooting If the device is detected by Ltune but there is no laser emission Please make sure that these conditions are met e The green LED is lit continuously if not please check power supply 2 However all signals below 0 8 V are considered as off and above 2 0 V as on NovaPro User Manual e The interlock connector is closed e The key switch is set to the ON position e Either Constant Power Mode is selected or a proper signal is connected to the modulation inputs e If connected to a computer The power on off button in Ltune is turned on and an output power larger than zero is selected If the yellow LED is flashing please run Ltune and check the bottom of the window for error messages If the device is not detected when Ltune is started First of all please disconnect the laser from the computer restart the computer connect the laser again and start the Ltune software If the laser is still not found The Ltune software communicates with the laser using a virtual serial port If the driver is installed correctly it should show up in the Windows Device Manager You can open the device manager by clicking Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager In the device manager please open the Ports COM amp LPT subtree One of the COM ports listed there should belong to your laser If you right click on the correct item choose
18. r Flashing Error Laser active emission possible actual emission depends on EMISSION modulation mode and input O Laser inactive Flashing 5 second delay before activating laser 3 3 Laser operation In order to turn the laser on without using a computer or remote control please 1 Connect the system as described in the previous section 2 Select the modulation mode using the switch CW TTL ANALOG on the back side of the controller Changing the modulation mode is only possible while the key switch is in the OFF position 3 For TTL or ANALOG modulation mode please apply a voltage to the modulation input BNC connector Note that even with an input voltage of 0 V a small amount of laser radiation can be emitted 4 Close the interlock and turn the key switch to the ON position The laser will start with a 5 second delay as required by CDRH regulation Once the laser is active the EMISSION indicator is lit For safety reasons the key lock is activated when you connect the laser to power even if the key switch is in the ON position To start the laser turn the key switch off and on again The NovaPro series can also be controlled via USB as described in chapter 4 Note for lasers at 473 532 and 561 nm it is recommended to initially operate the laser at full maximum output power for 5 minutes Afterwards the output power can be adjusted to any value At low output powers these lasers often exhibit multi mode em
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