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Operating Manual
Translation of the original instructions
PowerMeasuringCassette
PMC-C
Revision 01/2018 DE

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Translation of the original instructions PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Revision 01/2018 DE...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Special Instructions for measuring devices with rechargeable lithium ion batteries System description Measuring principles ................11 Display of measured values ..............12 5.2.1 PRIMES Cube App ..............12 5.2.2 LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS ..........12 Transportation Installation/Removal Installation into the laser system ............13 Mounting position ................
  • Page 5 12.8.1 Measuring operation ............... 25 12.8.2 Measured data selection ............26 12.8.3 Evaluation ................28 12.8.4 Devices .................. 29 12.8.5 Info ..................31 Measuring and displaying with the PRIMES Cube App 13.1 Safety Instructions ................33 13.2 Laser parameter setting ............... 34 13.2.1 Setting the laser rise time ............
  • Page 6 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Maintenance and service 15.1 Exchanging the protective window ............41 15.1.1 Safety instructions ..............41 Measures for the product disposal Technical data Dimensions Declaration of conformity Appendix 20.1 Max. laser power depending on the irradiation time ......49 20.2...

  • Page 7: Basic Safety Instructions

    Basic safety instructions Intended use The PowerMeasuringCassette-Compact PMC-C is used to measure the power of lasers directly in the BEO laser processing head. Please observe and adhere to the specifica- tions and limit values given in chapter 17, „Technical data“, on page 45. Other forms of usage are improper.
  • Page 8 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C • Please protect yourself from direct laser radiation, scattered radiation as well as from beams generated from laser radiation (e.g. by using appropriate shielding walls or by weakening the radiation to a harmless level). • Please use beam guidance- or beam absorber elements which do not emit any hazardous particles as soon as they get in contact with laser radiation and which resist the beam sufficiently.

  • Page 9: Symbol Explanation

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Symbol explanation The following symbols and signal words indicate possible residual risks: DANGER means that death or serious physical injuries will occur if necessary safety precautions are not taken. WARNING means that death or serious physical injuries can occur if necessary safety precautions are not taken.

  • Page 10: Conditions At The Installation Site

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Further symbols that are not safety-related: Here you can find useful information and helpful hints. With the CE marking the manufacturer guarantees that his product is in confor- mity with the EC guidelines. Call for observing (visual feedback from the device or the software).

  • Page 11: System Description

    On/Off button Locking latch Fig. 5.1: System description of the PMC-C Measuring principles The absorber of the calorimetric measurement system is irradiated by a laser for a short period of time. The temperature difference of the absorber between start and finish of the laser pulse is measured.

  • Page 12: Display Of Measured Values

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Display of measured values The PMC-C does not have its own display. To display the measured values, an opera- ting software is required: 5.2.1 PRIMES Cube App The PRIMES Cube App operating software displays the measured values with a smart- phone or tablet with Android™.

  • Page 13: Installation/Removal

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Installation/Removal Installation into the laser system Turn off the laser source. Ensure that moving parts, e.g. robot arms, etc. are at a standstill and that they cannot be set in motion unintentionally. Remove the protective glass cassette (part of the laser system) from the laser processing head.

  • Page 14: Mounting Position

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Mounting position Insert the PMC-C into the laser processing head so that the laser beam hits the protec- tive window. Removal from the laser system DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the device is pulled out of the laser processing head during the measurement, scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam will occur.

  • Page 15: Connections

    PRIMES website at: https://www.primes.de/en/support/downloads/software.html. Bluetooth A class 1 Bluetooth interface was integrated in the PMC-C. This enables a wireless con- nection with the PC, tablet or the smartphone. When connected to a PC with a class 1 Bluetooth stick, the range under free space conditions is approx. 100 m. After switching on the device, the Bluetooth connection is permanently active.

  • Page 16: Control Elements

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Control elements ON/Off button Keystroke Function 5 seconds Turn on/Turn off Tab. 9.1: On/off button Power up is indicated by a flashing LED above the on/off button. If the LED is perma- nently green, the device is ready to measure. When switched off, the LED goes out.

  • Page 17: Capacity Of The Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Capacity of the rechargeable lithium ion battery The capacity of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery is displayed in percentage. The accuracy of this display is subject to various factors (such as, for example, the tempe- rature, the battery condition, etc.). We therefore recommend charging the battery when 20 % are displayed.

  • Page 18: Description Of The Primes Cube App

    Download The PRIMES Cube App can be downloaded from the Google Play Store/Apps for free. You will need a Google account for this. Enter the search term “Primes Cube App” in the search bar of the Google Play Store. Cube Fig.

  • Page 19: Operation

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.5 Operation As with any app on a smartphone, you can operate the app by tapping, swiping, and sliding along the screen. Fig. 12.2: Operating the PRIMES Cube App Revision 01/2018 EN...

  • Page 20: Connect Device

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.6 Connect device When you open the PRIMES Cube App, the Devices page will appear on the screen. Tap the Start Device Search button. All of the devices found will be displayed on the screen. Tap on the device names in order to establish a connection and confirm the query with PMC-C 11267 Fig.
  • Page 21 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C PMC-C 11267 Fig. 12.4: Connected device and its device settings Additional information on device settings can be found in chapter 12.8.1, „Measuring operation“, on page 25. Revision 01/2018 EN...

  • Page 22: Composition Of The Graphic User Interface

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.7 Composition of the graphic user interface Page Status line Page content Navigation bar Fig. 12.5: Composition of the graphic user interface The graphic user interface consists of the following pages: • Measuring operation • Measuring data selection •...

  • Page 23: Navigation

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.7.1 Navigation You can gain quick access to individual pages in the navigation bar. Tapping on the icon in the navigation bar will pull up the corresponding page. You can leaf through the pages by swiping horizontally. Depending on the size of your mobile device’s display, you may also be able to see two pages displayed next to each other (e.g.

  • Page 24: Icons

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.7.2 Icons Symbol Function Temperature, capacity, and measured value display Entry of setpoint values for the next measurement Tabular display of target and measured values Storage/loading of setpoint values Graphic display of target and measured values Process device settings Information on software and status information A current status notification can be seen on the “Information”...

  • Page 25: Pages

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.8 Pages 12.8.1 Measuring operation Page Status line Battery capacity in % Remaining capacity of the absorber in joules Absorber temperature in °C Display of the last 14 measurements Measured values of the current measurement Specifications for the next...

  • Page 26: Measured Data Selection

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.8.2 Measured data selection The target and measured values given on the Measuring operation page are listed here in a table. Here you can edit setpoint values and then save them under a freely definable name. You can also load or delete setpoint value lists that have already been saved.
  • Page 27 The Clear measurement data button will delete all measured values in the table. The measured data in the PRIMES measuring device is not deleted in the process. Once you tap on a setpoint value window, a numeric keyboard will appear. Enter the setpoint value and confirm with OK.

  • Page 28: Evaluation

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 12.8.3 Evaluation This page graphically displays select measured values or entire measurement series. Selected setpoint values are displayed on the x-axis and measured values or the per- centage of deviation of the measured values from the setpoint values are displayed on the y-axis.

  • Page 29: Devices

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C If the minimum values are located in the upper or right part of the graph, you can use the Axes from (0,0) button to shift the origin of the coordinate system in order to optimize the display. 12.8.4 Devices In the lower part of the page, you can configure various device settings, mainly to con- serve power.
  • Page 30 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Function Possible settings Auto ready The device will automatically switch to be ready for the next mea- surement by default. If you remove the check mark, you will have to put the device back into ready mode after each measurement by quickly pressing the activation button.

  • Page 31: Info

    This page gives information, among other things, on the firmware and software ver- sions used on the PRIMES measuring device. In the status area you will find any error messages and warning notices or information on the status of the connection with the device.
  • Page 32 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Status reports In order to prevent damage to the absorber, power levels and pulse lengths can be no more than 8000 W and 2000 ms. The energy input exceeds the maximum capacity of the absorber. Reduce the power and/or pulse length.

  • Page 33: Measuring And Displaying With The Primes Cube App

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Measuring and displaying with the PRIMES Cube App 13.1 Safety Instructions CAUTION Cutting hazard Contamination and fingerprints on the protective window can lead to da- mage or shattering or splintering of the protective window during measu- ring operation.

  • Page 34: Laser Parameter Setting

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 13.2 Laser parameter setting 13.2.1 Setting the laser rise time The applicable measurement time is between 0.1 s and 2.0 s, which has to be trans- ferred to the laser controller as pulse length. The maximum laser rise time for measur- ing the power cannot exceed 100 µs.

  • Page 35: Minimum Energy Per Single Measurement

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 13.2.2 Minimum energy per single measurement The energy used for the measurement must achieve a sufficiently high temperature in the absorber to be recorded with high precision. Energy of about 300 J is generally recommended, as long as the measurement duration is < 2 s.

  • Page 36: Prepare Measurement

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 13.3 Prepare measurement Please read chapter 13.1, „Safety Instructions“, on page 33 first. Tap the Cube icon to start the app. Cube The Devices page is opened. Tap the Start Device Search button. The devices found are displayed. PMC-C 11267...
  • Page 37 See chapter 13.2.2, „Minimum energy per single measurement“, on page 35. Observe the information on serial measurements according to chapter 13.4 on page 38. Note: The PRIMES measuring device and PRIMES Cube App WILL NOT transfer any data to the laser! Revision 01/2018 EN...

  • Page 38: Serial Measurement

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 13.4 Serial measurement Please read chapter 13.1, „Safety Instructions“, on page 33 first. Always start a measurement series with the smallest power and increase it gradually. Small amounts of energy should be measured with absorber temperatures that are close to the ambient temperature.

  • Page 39: Measurement With Pulsed Lasers

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C 13.5 Measurement with pulsed lasers Limited measurement with pulsed lasers is possible. When it comes to pulsed laser radiation a correct exposure time measurement up to a pulse frequency of 1 kHz and a duty cycle of 50 % is possible.

  • Page 40: Measurement And Evaluation With The Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds

    Continuous background on/off Turn off backlight after (in s). The set time only applies if the perma- nent backlight is switched off. Switch interlock on/off (no function on the PMC-C). Switch off the device after an entered time Tab. 14.1:...
  • Page 41 The operator is responsible for determining the maintenance intervals for the measuring device. PRIMES recommends a maintenance interval of 12 months for inspection and validation or calibration. If the device is used only sporadically, the maintenance interval can also be extended up to 24 months.
  • Page 42 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C CAUTION Cutting hazard Contamination and fingerprints on the protective window can lead to da- mage or shattering or splintering of the protective window during measu- ring operation. X Only replace the protective window in a dust-free environment. X Do not touch the protective window.
  • Page 43 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Observe the safety instructions in chapter 15.1.1 on page Unscrew the 4 Torx screws M3 x 8 mm on the protective window holder. Place the device as shown in Fig. 15.1 on page 43 and carefully remove the protective window holder upwards.
  • Page 44 PRIMES is a registered manufacturer in the German “Used Appliances Register“ (Elektro-Altgeräte-Register “EAR“) with the number WEEE-reg.-no. DE65549202. Provided that you are located in the EU, you are welcome to send your PRIMES devices to the following address, where they will be disposed free of charge (this service does...
  • Page 45 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Technical data Measurement Parameters Beam dimensions 10 – 30 mm Power range 400 – 8000 W Wavelength range 900 – 1090 nm Irradiation time 0.1 – 1 s (depending on the laser power) Nominal measuring frequency 400 J: 1 cycle / min;...
  • Page 46 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Supply Data Power supply Integrated lithium-ion battery, which can be charged via a micro-USB port Temperature range for charging the lithium- 0 °C up to +45 °C Ion battery Communication Interfaces USB / Bluetooth Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (L x W x H) 100 x 76 x 31 mm Weight (approx.)
  • Page 47 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Dimensions All dimensions in mm (general tolerance ISO 2768-v) Revision 01/2018 EN...
  • Page 48 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Declaration of conformity Revision 01/2018 EN...
  • Page 49 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Appendix 20.1 Max. laser power depending on the irradiation time 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 Irradiation time in s 20.2 Max. laser power depending on the beam diameter 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000...
  • Page 50 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Revision 01/2018 EN...
  • Page 51 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-C Revision 01/2018 EN...
  • Page 52 PRIMES GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Deutschland Telephone: +49 6157 9878-0 info@primes.de www.primes.de...

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