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  • Page 1 Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damages of any kind. In the case of a malfunction, contact your local Gentec-EO distributor or the nearest Gentec-EO office to obtain a return authorization number. Return the material to the appropriate address below.
  • Page 3 Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Gentec-EO Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ..........................2 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................4 PRONTO-250 and PRONTO-250-PLUS Handheld Laser Probes ........ 1 1.1. Introduction ..............................1 1.2. Warnings and Disclaimer ...........................1 1.3. Specifications .............................2 1.4.

  • Page 5: Pronto-250 And Pronto-250-Plus Handheld Laser Probes

    In no event shall Gentec-EO or any of its affiliates be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential injury to persons or damage to property caused by the use of any of our products, by purchasing from Gentec-...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Pronto-250 standard units are calibrated at two wavelengths (1064nm abd 10.6µm) and have a NIST- traceable wavelength correction factor to cover the complete calibrated spectral range. In addition to the standard Pronto-250 calibrations, the Pronto-250-PLUS standard units are also calibrated for SSE measurements.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 17 hours or 4200 measurements (with brightness set at 25%) Battery Life Charge time: 7.5 hours when totally empty Maximum Battery Cycle Count (Number of charge cycles before the Approximatively 500 full charges (0-100%)

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    “safe” minimum diameter. Figure 1 Minimum Beam Size for PRONTO-250-PLUS absorber at 1064 nm in CWP mode Figure 2 Minimum Beam Size for PRONTO-250 and PRONTO-250-PLUS absorber at 1064 nm in SSP mode...

  • Page 9: Mechanical Description

    The central part of the yellow sticker on the rear face turns to black when the temperature of the device exceeds 65 °C (150 °F). This indicates that the detector was probably damaged due to overheating. In this case, contact your local Gentec-EO representative.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions (Pronto-250 And Pronto-250-Plus)

    SSP, which works like the PRONTO-250. Measured Value The central part of the display shows the last measured value. In the PRONTO-250-PLUS, this section also serves as a button to access the scales menu in CWP and SSE modes. Temperature The thermometer icon shows the head temperature.

  • Page 11: Settings Icons

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 2.3.2. Settings Icons The following icons are presented in the Settings menu. The measurement mode options are only available with the PRONTO-250-PLUS, since PRONTO-250 always works in Single-Shot Power mode. ICON NAME DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 12: Getting Information About The Device

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 Initial Setting Select the Digit Change the Digit using the Up Button The last measured value The selected digit turns blue The adjusted power value (145.3 W) is displayed between (174.4 W) is displayed between...

  • Page 13: Making A Measurement (Ssp Mode Only)

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 increase it to 5 0560 Select the 3rd number. Make sure it turns blue and use the Down button to reduce it to 3 0530 Select the 4th number. Make sure it turns blue...

  • Page 14: Acquiring, Transferring And Deleting Data

    . You can download our latest version of the software in the Downloads section of our website (https://gentec-eo.com/downloads). The data will be uploaded on your computer in a text format, which you can save to a known location on your computer and then open in your preferred analysis software.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions (Pronto-250-Plus Only)

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (PRONTO-250-PLUS ONLY) 3.1.1. ZEROING (CWP mode only) Block off any laser radiation to the detector. To set the zero, wait until the reading has stabilized. The power read by the device when no laser beam is incident on the sensor may not be exactly zero if the device is not thermally stabilized.

  • Page 16: Making A Measurement

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 Initial Setting Select the Digit Change the Digit using the Arrows The default value is 2.0% The selected digit turns blue The adjusted level is saved automatically when exiting this screen Once the desired value is entered, press the On/Off/Settings button to exit the menu and automatically save your new settings.

  • Page 17: Sse Mode

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 3.2.3. SSE mode Turn the device ON. Place the device in the laser beam path, with the laser beam centered on the absorber. As soon as the device detects a laser pulse, it will automatically measure its energy.

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions

    Average Power Density. Refer to the specifications table. The PRONTO-250-PLUS series can measure up to 250W. The beam diameter should always be as large as possible to avoid damaging the absorber. We recommend using a beam size diameter that covers 70% to 80% of the sensor’s aperture.

  • Page 19: How To Properly Handle The Device

    Figure 8 Recommended setup when making a measurement: install the device on an optical stand before placing it in the laser beam path. Gentec-EO offers a compatible stand for the PRONTO, you can contact your local Gentec-EO representative for the exact model.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    5.1. FREE FIRMWARE UPGRADE As new and improved versions of the device's firmware are created, it is in your best interest to update your PRONTO. The latest device firmware can be downloaded from the Gentec-EO website at https://gentec- eo.com/downloads. Go to the Downloads section. Find the file that corresponds to your PRONTO and follow...

  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 6. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU EMC Directive Manufacturer’s Name: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 445 St-Jean Baptiste, suite 160 (Québec), Canada G2E 5N7 European Representative Name: Laser Components S.A.S.

  • Page 22: Appendix A: Weee Directive

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 APPENDIX A: WEEE DIRECTIVE Recycling and separation procedure for WEEE directive 2002/96/EC This section is used by the recycling center when the detector reaches the end of its life. Removing the insulation or troubling the inside of the monitor will void the detector warranty.

  • Page 23: Appendix B: Installing The Prontodatatransfer Software

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 APPENDIX B: INSTALLING THE PRONTODATATRANSFER SOFTWARE Download and install the driver from our website. Download the software file from our website. Double-click the EXE file to start the installer. Choose the folder for the installation and click Next until the installation is complete. Then click Close.
  • Page 24 Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 A download window appears with a Download File button. Click the Download File button and select a known folder on your computer where you will save the data. Don’t forget to also enter a file name. The file format is TXT.

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Updating The Pronto Firmware

    Pronto-250 and Pronto-250-PLUS User Manual Revision 4.3 APPENDIX C: UPDATING THE PRONTO FIRMWARE Before updating the firmware, transfer any saved data using the PRONTODataTransfer software. Download the executable from our website. Plug your PRONTO to your computer using a USB cable.

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