Primes Cube M Operating Manual
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- Page 1 Operating Manual Translation of the original instructions Cube M Revision 05/2018 EN...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Installation/Removal Prepare installation ................11 Mounting position ................12 7.2.1 Align the Cube M with the alignment tool ........ 13 Install the Cube M ................14 Remove the Cube M ................14 Connections External safety circuit (Laser interlock) ..........15 Micro-USB socket ................ - Page 5 Measurement and evaluation via software 12.1 Measurement and evaluation with the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS ............25 12.2 Measurement and evaluation with the PRIMES Cube App ....25 12.3 Functions and settings via the software ..........25 Maintenance and service 13.1 Exchanging the protective window ............26 13.1.1 Safety instructions ..............
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Page 6: Basic Safety Instructions
Basic safety instructions Intended use The Cube M is used to measure power in the beam path of lasers. Please observe and adhere to the specifications and limit values given in chapter 15, „Technical data“, on page 30. Other forms of usage are improper. The information contained in this oper- ating manual must be strictly observed to ensure proper use of the device. - Page 7 Cube M • Depending on the laser source, it may be necessary to wear suitable protective clothing or protective gloves. • 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).
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Page 8: Symbol Explanation
Cube M 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 9: Conditions At The Installation Site
Cube M 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 10: System Description
Display On/Off button Micro-USB socket Fig. 5.1: System description of the Cube M 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 11: Installation/Removal
Cube M Installation/Removal Prepare installation 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. DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation... -
Page 12: Mounting Position
„Technical data“, page 30. The Cube M is positioned above the focus (see Fig. 7.1 on page 12). Make sure that the laser beam is convergent and the permissible power density at beam entrance is not exceeded. -
Page 13: Align The Cube M With The Alignment Tool
The alignment tool is made of plastic. The exposure with laser radiation will destroy the alignment tool. X Remove the alignment tool before measurement. Marking Alignment tool Fig. 7.2: Alignment of the Cube M using the alignment tool Revision 05/2018 EN... -
Page 14: Install The Cube M
The device must not be able to move. Connect the interlock connection cable. Remove the alignment tool from the protective window of the device. Fig. 7.3: Mounting threads in the Cube M housing Remove the Cube M Turn off the laser source. -
Page 15: Connections
Cube M Connections Laser interlock Micro-USB socket Fig. 8.1: Connections External safety circuit (Laser interlock) The external safety circuit protects the measuring device from damages caused by switching of the laser in case of an error. If the absorber is still too hot, pin 3 and 4 are connected. If the absorber is ready for operation, pin 1 and 4 are connected. -
Page 16: Micro-Usb Socket
1 Bluetooth stick, the range under free space conditions is approx. 100 m. After switching on the device, the Bluetooth connection is permanently active. The Cube M can be controlled entirely via the Bluetooth connection, and it is also pos- sible to transmit the measuring values. When the Bluetooth connection is activated, the USB interface is deactivated. -
Page 17: Control Elements
Cube M Control elements On/Off button The on/off button have several functions: Keystroke Function 5 seconds Turn on/Turn off 2 seconds Show measuring values Repeated pushing for 2 seconds Turn over measuring value display Tab. 9.1: On/Off button Display Laser power in Watt... -
Page 18: Status Messages
Cube M 10.1 Status messages Status message Meaning Waiting for laser beam The device is ready for operation, the laser can be turned on. Check temp. The temperature gradient (change in the absorber temperature/time) is checked. Please wait until the message disappears. Thereafter, the device is ready to measure again. -
Page 19: Measuring And Displaying With The Cube M
Cube M Measuring and displaying with the Cube M 11.1 Safety instructions DANGER Severe eye or skin injury due to laser radiation During the measurement the laser beam is guided on the device, which causes scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam (laser class 4). -
Page 20: Laser Parameter Setting
Cube M 11.2 Laser parameter setting 11.2.1 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 measuring the power cannot exceed 100 µs. -
Page 21: 11.2.2 Minimum Energy Per Single Measurement
Cube M 11.2.2 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 22: Single Measurement
Cube M 11.3 Single measurement Please read chapter 11.1, „Safety instructions“, on page 19 first. Press the on/off button for at least 5 seconds. The start menu appears. After approx. 5 seconds, the device is ready for operation. Turn on the laser. For a high measurement accuracy, we recommend an energy input of 300 J per measurement. -
Page 23: Serial Measurement
Cube M 11.4 Serial measurement Please read chapter 11.1, „Safety instructions“, on page 19 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 24: Measurement With Pulsed Lasers
11.6 Reading off measuring values The last 14 measuring values can be read off from the display of The Cube M. You can read off the last 30 measuring values with the optional Android™ PRIMES Cube App for mobile devices or optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS. -
Page 25: Measurement And Evaluation Via Software
12.2 Measurement and evaluation with the PRIMES Cube App With the PRIMES Cube app (not included in delivery) for mobile devices with Android™ you can operate and evaluate the device via a smartphone/tablet. The PRIMES Cube App is available in the Google Play Store/Tools. The functions can be found in Tab. -
Page 26: Maintenance And Service
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 27 Cube M CAUTION Burns due to hot components After a measurement the optics below the protective window is hot! Unintentional contact during the protective window exchange could lead to burns. X Do not replace the protective window directly after a measurement.
- Page 28 Check for secure fit of the protective window holder: • The protective window holder must lie flat against the device. Torx screws M2.5 x 4 mm Protective window holder Protective window O-ring Optics Fig. 13.1: Exchanging the protective window on the Cube M Revision 05/2018 EN...
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Page 29: Measures For The Product Disposal
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 30: Technical Data
Cube M Technical data Measurement parameters Max. beam diameter on the protective window 4 mm Min. beam diameter on the protective window 1 mm Wavelength range 1030 – 1090 nm Power range Devices with aluminum absorber 25 – 1000 W Devices with copper absorber (from mid 2018) 25 –... - Page 31 Cube M Limit values Max. absorber temperature 120 °C Energy per measurement 50 – 3000 J Recommended energy per measurement 300 – 500 J Max. power density (peak) at beam entrance 250 kW/cm² Max. laser rise time 100 µs Max. angle of incidence perpendicular to ±...
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Page 32: Dimensions
Cube M Dimensions Ø 24 15.5 View X All dimensions in mm (general tolerance ISO 2768-v) Revision 05/2018 EN... -
Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity
Cube M Declaration of conformity Revision 05/2018 EN... -
Page 34: Appendix
Cube M Appendix 18.1 System control (option) An optional connection to the system control is available. Please contact your PRIMES sales partner with any questions. Revision 05/2018 EN... - Page 35 Cube M Revision 05/2018 EN...
- Page 36 PRIMES GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Germany Telephone: +49 6157 9878-0 info@primes.de www.primes.de...
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