Programming - Newport LDS1000 User Manual

LDS1000 Controller for Laser Diode Sensors
This software enables you to quickly master the instrument in Interface
Mode. You are able to promptly check if the communication is working cor-
rectly. It is a base for learning the basic functions of the LDS1000
Controller. Finally, it is used as a communication basis with LDS sensors
for a substantial number of applications.
This software will only work with controllers that have a software version
higher than V3.00.
With the software the main functions of LDS instruments can be used:
• Display of the position by a moving spot on a target.
• Diameter of the variable target in relation to the spot position.
• Display of the position in large characters (Remote reading).
• Dialog with the controller, parameter modification.
• Point to point acquisition sequence, analysis and storage.
• Rapid acquisition sequence (max. freq. 2 kHz), analysis and storage.
10.3

Programming

Before we get to this chapter, we presume that the interface parameters
have been checked, and that the connection is established. The LDS-TOOLS
program is useful for checking the material configuration (refer to the pre-
vious chapters).
We will also presume that the first lines of the program contain adequate
parameter commands that enable the computer interface to be configured
in the mode chosen. The information on this point is contained:
• In the instructions for the programming software used (Basic instruc-
tions for example).
• In the manual of the computer used.
• Possibly in the instructions for the IEEE-488 card chosen.
Whichever protocol is used (RS-232-C or IEEE-488), the communication
logic with the LDS1000 Controller is the same.
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