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Gentec-EO PRONTO-Si User Manual

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  • Page 1 PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5...
  • Page 2 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 Revision 1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use the PRONTO-Si if the device or the detector looks damaged, or if you suspect that the PRONTO-Si is not operating properly. Appropriate installation must be done for water-cooled and fan-cooled detectors. Refer to the specific instructions for more information.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRONTO-Si Handheld Laser Probe ................1 1.1. Introduction ..............................1 1.2. Warnings and Disclaimer ...........................1 1.3. Specifications .............................2 1.4. Mechanical Description ..........................4 User Interface ......................... 5 2.1. List of Icons ..............................5 2.2. Description of the Screens .........................6 Operating Instructions ....................
  • Page 5 Figure 11 To align the adaptor with the sensor, ....................18 Figure 12 Flipping the PRONTO-Si closed when the FC adaptor is attached will damage the touch screen..19 Figure 13 Proper way to store a PRONTO-Si with the threaded adaptor............19...

  • Page 6: Pronto-Si Handheld Laser Probe

    1. PRONTO-SI HANDHELD LASER PROBE 1.1. INTRODUCTION The PRONTO-Si laser probe is designed to be used at low average power densities. It can measure between 20 pW and 800 mW (at 1064 nm). The PRONTO-Si can be supplied with an optional stand and/or power supply.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 1.3. SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications are based on a one-year calibration cycle, an operating temperature of 15 to 28ºC (59 to 82ºF) and a relative humidity not exceeding 80%. Monitors must be stored in an environment...
  • Page 8 PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 Battery Type USB Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Life 17 hours (with brightness set at 25%) (Time before the battery needs to Charge Time : 7.5 hours when totally empty be charged via the USB port) Maximum Battery Cycle Count...

  • Page 9: Mechanical Description

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 1.4. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION Figure 1 PRONTO-Si Mechanics Sensor The laser must be centered on the absorber when making a measurement. Slide-in Attenuator The position of the OD1 integrated filter is known and the measured power is automatically adjusted.

  • Page 10: User Interface

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 2. USER INTERFACE 2.1. LIST OF ICONS ICON NAME DESCRIPTION Indicates the battery level. Battery If the battery icon is red, recharge immediately. The yellow lightning sign indicates the battery is charging. Press → switches to Min/Max mode Bar-graph Press →...

  • Page 11: Description Of The Screens

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 2.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCREENS SCREEN FUNCTIONS Common features Top row:  Displays the Battery indicator, Wavelength and Attenuator On/Off state. Bottom row:  Left button toggles between the three display modes (Real-time, Bar-graph and Min/Max).
  • Page 12 PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 Settings  Displays the Settings controls and menus.  Automatically saves the Orientation (see 3.2.3) and Brightness (3.2.4) upon exit. Wavelength menu  Displays the Wavelength presets (see 3.2.1) Set Wavelength  Displays the current Wavelength ...

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. TURNING THE DEVICE ON AND OFF Turn ON: Press the On/Off/Settings button Turn OFF: Press and hold the On/Off/Settings button for 3 seconds The device will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity, except if data is being acquired.

  • Page 14: Opening And Closing The Settings Menu

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 Once the desired value is entered, press the On/Off/Settings button to exit the menu and automatically save your new settings. 3.2.2. Opening and Closing the SETTINGS Menu When the device is ON, press the On/Off/Settings button to access the menu.

  • Page 15: Zeroing

    When the Offset is applied to the measurement, the Zero button is white . The offset stays active until the Zero button is pressed again or until the PRONTO-Si is turned off. 3.4. MAKING A MEASUREMENT Once all the settings are adjusted, you are ready to make a measurement. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below.

  • Page 16: Acquiring, Transferring And Deleting Data

    3.5.2. Transferring Data To retrieve the data, you must connect the PRONTO-Si to your computer with a USB cable and use the ProntoDataTransfer software . You can download our latest version of the software in the Downloads section of our website (https://gentec-eo.com/downloads).

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    It is also possible to place the PRONTO-Si on a horizontal surface and illuminate the sensor from above. The back of the device is flat so it will stay stable when placed on a horizontal surface.

  • Page 18: Sources Of Error

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 5. SOURCES OF ERROR The PRONTO-Si is NIST traceable. Several sources of error may affect your measurements. 5.1. ZERO OFFSET Zero the offset before any measurement as described in Section 0 above, otherwise all measurements will include a component not related to the laser power.

  • Page 19: Wavelength

    0.445 A/W, so the PRONTO-Si will receive a signal of 20 mW x 0.445 A/W = 8.9 mA. If the user has set his PRONTO-Si to a wavelength of 800 nm, the instrument assumes a sensitivity of 0.60 A/W and the measured power is wrong: 8.9 mA / 0.60 A/W = 14.8 mW.

  • Page 20: Figure 8 Pronto-Si Maximum Power Vs Wavelength

    The attenuation factor is not constant along the light spectrum. Both curves for the maximum power with and without the attenuator are shown below. Figure 8 PRONTO-Si maximum power vs wavelength. The maximum power is lowest when the photodiode sensitivity is highest When making measurements close to the maximum power without attenuator, slide on the attenuator to avoid saturated measurements.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    As new and improved versions of the device's firmware are created, it is in your best interest to update your PRONTO-Si. 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...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Once the adaptor is at the desired position, tighten the set-screws with a 0.050’’ hexagonal key. Figure 9 Threaded adaptor for PRONTO-Si (203502) with FC adaptor for optical fiber (202367). Figure 10 Distance between sensor surface and optical fiber...

  • Page 23: Figure 11 To Align The Adaptor With The Sensor

    Figure 11 To align the adaptor with the sensor, use the line drawn near the sensor and the one drawn on the adaptor. Warning When the threaded adaptor is on the PRONTO-Si, Do not close it to avoid any damage to the LCD’s screen.

  • Page 24: Figure 12 Flipping The Pronto-Si Closed When The Fc Adaptor Is Attached Will Damage The Touch Screen

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 Figure 12 Flipping the PRONTO-Si closed when the FC adaptor is attached will damage the touch screen. For an optimal storage you can put the threaded adaptor on the other side of the PRONTO-Si. This way the touch screen will not be damaged. See figure 12.

  • Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU The 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. Representative’s Address:...

  • Page 26: Appendix A: Weee Directive

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 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 27: Appendix B: Installing The Prontodatatransfer Software

    PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 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 28 PRONTO-Si User Manual Revision 1.5 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.

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