Primes CUBE Operating Manual
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Summary of Contents for Primes CUBE
- Page 1 Operating Manual Translation of the original instructions Cube Revision 01/2019 EN...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Control elements On/Off button ..................16 Display 10.1 Status messages ................. 17 10.2 Warning message ................17 10.3 Capacity of the rechargeable lithium ion battery ........17 Measuring and displaying with the Cube 11.1 Safety instructions................18 Revision 01/2019 EN... - Page 5 Reading off measuring values .............. 23 Measurement and evaluation via software 12.1 Measurement and evaluation with the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS . 24 12.2 Measurement and evaluation with the PRIMES Cube app ....24 12.3 Functions and settings via the software ..........24 Maintenance and service 13.1 Exchanging the protective window ............
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Page 6: Basic Safety Instructions
Cube Basic safety instructions Intended use The Cube is used to measure power in the beam path of lasers. Please mind and adhere to the specifications and limit values given in chapter 15, „Technical Data“, on page 29. Other forms of usage are improper. To ensure safe operation, the device must only be operated according to the terms stipulated by the manufacturer. - Page 7 Cube • Connect the device’s safety interlock to the laser control. Check that the safety interlock will switch off the laser properly in case of error. • Please wear safety goggles adapted to the power, power density, laser wave length and operating mode of the laser beam source in use.
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Page 8: Symbol Explanation
Cube 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 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
On/Off button Micro-USB socket Fig. 5.1: System description of the Cube 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
X Only operate the device with a clean protective window. Mounting position The Cube can be mounted vertically or horizontally. The Cube must be aligned to the laser beam. The laser beam must hit the inlet aperture in the middle and perpendicu- lar. - Page 12 Cube Normally, the Cube is positioned underneath the focus position of the beam path for power measurement (divergent laser radiation). If this is not possible, the Cube can be positioned above the focus. Please note that the laser radiation is convergent and the permitted power density on the absorber (about 25 mm under the protective glass) is...
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Page 13: Install The Cube
Connect the safety interlock connection cable. Remove the protective foil from the protective window of the device. Fig. 7.2: Mounting threads in the Cube housing Remove the Cube 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. -
Page 14: Connections
Cube Connections Safety interlock connection Micro-USB socket Fig. 8.1: Connections Safety interlock At temperatures over 100 °C, the safety interlock is triggered in order to protect the absorber from overheating. If the absorber is hotter than 100 °C, Pin 3 and Pin 4 will connect. -
Page 15: Micro-Usb Socket
Bluetooth A class 1 Bluetooth interface was integrated in the Cube. 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
Cube 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 Fig. 9.1: On/Off button Display Laser power in Watt Absorber temperature... -
Page 17: Status Messages
Cube 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 18: Measuring And Displaying With The Cube
Cube Measuring and displaying with the Cube 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 19: Laser Parameter Setting
Cube 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 measur- ing the power cannot exceed 100 µs. -
Page 20: 11.2.2 Minimum Energy Per Single Measurement
Cube 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 21: Single Measurement
Cube 11.3 Single measurement Please read chapter 11.1, „Safety instructions“, on page 18 first. Please note: Measurements with the cube should be performed exclusively with a static (unmoving) laser beam. Press the on/off button for at least 5 seconds. The start menu appears. -
Page 22: Serial Measurement
Cube 11.4 Serial measurement Please read chapter 11.1, „Safety instructions“, on page 18 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 23: 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. You can read off the last 30 measuring values with the optional Android™ PRIMES Cube App for mobile devices or optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS. -
Page 24: 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. 12.1 on page 24. -
Page 25: 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 26: 13.1.1 Safety Instructions
Cube 13.1.1 Safety instructions DANGER Severe eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the protective window is not correctly positioned, reflections can cause directional laser radiation. X Ensure that the new protective window is positioned evenly in the inden- tation on the O-ring. - Page 27 Check for secure fit of the protective window holder: • The protective window holder must lie flat against the device. Torx screws M2.5 x 6 mm Protective win- dow holder Protective window O-ring Fig. 13.1: Exchanging the protective window on the Cube Revision 01/2019 EN...
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Page 28: 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 29: Technical Data
Cube Technical Data Measurement Parameters Standard absorber Advanced absorber Max. beam dimensions on the absorber 30 mm Wavelength range 900 – 1 090 nm Power range 25 – 6 000 W 25 – 12 000 W Irradiation time 0.1 – 2.0 s (depending on laser power) Total duration until measurement value < 15 s... - Page 30 Cube When nothing is marked, a standard When a A marking is made, an advanced absor- absorber is built into the device. ber is built into the device. The stated limit values are to be understood in correlation with the permitted maximum energy ...
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Page 31: Dimensions
Cube Dimensions Ø 49 View X All dimensions in mm (general tolerance ISO 2768-v) Revision 01/2019 EN... -
Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity
Cube Declaration of conformity Revision 01/2019 EN... -
Page 33: Appendix
Cube Appendix 18.1 Max. laser power depending on the irradiation time for devices Al Absorber with standard absorber 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 Irradiation time in s Maximale Bestrahlungsdauer 18.2 Max. laser power depending on the beam diameter for devices... -
Page 34: Max. Laser Power Depending On The Irradiation Time For Devices With Advanced Absorber
Cube 18.3 Max. laser power depending on the irradiation time for devices with advanced absorber 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 Irradiation time in s 18.4 Max. laser power depending on the beam diameter for devices with advanced absorber... -
Page 35: System Control (Option)
Cube 18.5 System control (option) An optional connection to the system control is available. Please contact your PRIMES sales partner with any questions. Revision 01/2019 EN... - Page 36 PRIMES GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Deutschland Telephone: +49 6157 9878-0 info@primes.de www.primes.de...
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