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MKS Newport CONEX-LDS Manual

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  • Page 1 CONEX-LDS Electronic Autocollimator Controller GUI Manual V2.0.x...
  • Page 2 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual ©2018 by Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA. All rights reserved. Original instructions. No part of this document may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval of Newport Corporation. This document is provided for information only, and product specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ....................1 Purpose ..........................1 Overview ..........................1 Controller state diagram ..................... 1 2.0 Installation ..................... 2 Install CONEX-LDS Graphical User Interface ..............2 Launch GUI ........................2 3.0 Getting Started ....................3 Discover Instruments ......................
  • Page 4 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual EDH0331En1032 — 12/18...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Electronic Autocollimator CONEX-LDS Introduction Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide instructions on how to use the CONEX- LDS Controller GUI. Overview The CONEX-LDS Controller GUIis a software application that has a Graphical User Interface (GUI) which allows the user to interact with the CONEX-LDS device.

  • Page 6: Installation

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual When powering the CONEX-LDS, the controller starts initialization. When initialization is successful, the controller goes to the READY state. The controller can go to the CONFIGURATION state using the PW1 command. In the CONFIGURATION state, the CONEX-LDS allows changes to all configuration parameters, like gains or controller address.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Getting Started Discover Instruments Start the Controller GUI from Newport\MotionControl\CONEX-LDS. Next, click on “Discover” button and number of instruments discovered will appear. This window allows the user to select a com port where the desired instrument is connected.

  • Page 8: User Interface

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual When an XPS controller is connected, this window allows the user to choose XPS Option and enter IP settings. Next, click “Launch Applet” (Controller GUI) button. User Interface General This banner shows the laser status and the light level returned to the sensor as a percentage of the emitted power.

  • Page 9: Configuration

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Configuration The Configuration tab allows the user to View or Change: logging configuration parameters and instrument settings. Read only values are displayed for the log file name and log file path. The Logging Level can be selected from a drop down list that ranges from the Trace level, which logs everything (….) to the least detailed, Critical Error.

  • Page 10: Configurable Settings

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual 4.2.1 Configurable settings The following table describes all the settings that can be changed by the user. Parameter Description User Input Default LoggingConfiguration Trace Logging level. Detail Trace is the most detailed setting Equipment Message wherein the Controller GUI logs Trace Level Info...
  • Page 11 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual LDSUnitConfiguration SelectedConfiguration Name of the selected configuration Predefined factory configuration of ConfigurationFactory the connected CONEX-LDS. ConfigurationArcSec Predefined configuration ConfigurationMDeg Predefined configuration String format: Configuration1 User configuration. “name;unit;range;ratioX;ratioY” String format: Configuration2 User configuration. “name;unit;range;ratioX;ratioY” String format: Configuration3 User configuration.

  • Page 12: Main

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Main The Main tab displays the main controls in the Controller GUI similar to the virtual front panel in Lab view. It is updated at every polling event. 4.3.1 Target tab This tab shows the current position in (X, Y), refreshed at every PollingInterval cycle. The current position is represented by a point.

  • Page 13: Positions Tab

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Clear Button Clears the plotted points. Freeze Button Freezes the display and stops refreshing. The button label “Freeze’ changes to “Resume”, once it is clicked. In order to start refreshing, click “Resume”. Save Button Saves the data in a text file. The format is as follows: Comment line Polling delay...

  • Page 14: Calibration

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Calibration The Calibration tab is to be used to verify that the CONEX-LDS is still within the calibration set at the factory. Last calibration date Last calibration date performed at the factory for the CONEX-LDS instrument. Next recommended calibration date The Last and Next calibration dates are set in the LDS instrument during factory calibration.
  • Page 15 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Start performance verification Button Opens a user-friendly interface to validate the CONEX-LDS calibration. The label on the button changes to “Stop” to cancel the current calibration verification process. • Error ≤ 3% = GREEN indicator, OK •...

  • Page 16: Acquisition

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Acquisition 4.5.1 CONEX-LDS Acquisition tab In the Acquisition tab, two acquisition methods are available: 1. Manual acquisition: “Manual trigger” button 2. Dynamic acquisition: “Dynamic trigger” button (changes to “Stop” during acquisition) The dynamic acquisition rate depends on the polling interval defined in the Configuration tab.
  • Page 17 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Save Button This button saves the acquired positions in a text file. The format is as follows: 1. Acquisition type (manual or dynamic) 2. Date and time 3. Comment: Comment line 4. Nb points: Number of points 5.

  • Page 18: Xps Data Logger Tab

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual 4.5.2 XPS Data Logger tab This function is available only if an XPS Universal Motion Controller is physically connected and configured in the Configuration tab. The “Run” button starts the acquisition with the XPS. Once clicked, the “Run” button changes to “Stop”.
  • Page 19 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Start on trig mode always refers to the TTL input 1 of GPIO1 to GPIO4 connectors. GPIO1 is the default, which can be changed in the configuration tab. • GPIO1 TTL input1 = pin4 • GPIO2 TTL input1 = pin3 •...
  • Page 20 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual The result of the acquisition using an immediate trigger or starting on an external trigger can be displayed in the XPS gathering display feature. See below. For acquisitions using synchronized on external trigger, the data will be stored in the GatheringExternal.dat file found in the ftp site of the XPS.

  • Page 21: Setup

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Setup The Setup tab configures the CONEX-LDS parameters used in the graphical user interface. Unit information A CONEX-LDS configuration is based on the following parameters: Unit: It’s a string that represents the units defined by the user for the application. Range: It’s the display range applied in the application.

  • Page 22: Configuration

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual 4.6.1 Configuration Factory Configuration The “Factory” configuration contains the factory values saved in the memory of the CONEX-LDS. This configuration is mandatory to use with Calibration verification. Current Configuration The “Current” configuration contains the current values defined in the selected configuration.

  • Page 23: Dark Current Calibration

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Choosing “Yes” will save the parameters in memory and “No” will cancel the operation. Set Volatile Writes to volatile memory and is lost upon reboot. 4.6.2 Dark current calibration Update Button Updates the offsets. Follow the pop up messages to complete the process. NOTE This function minimizes the effects of internal reflections that reach the sensor and impact the measurement signal.

  • Page 24: Analog Outputs

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual 4.6.4 Analog outputs Set volatile Button The “Set volatile” button applies a new values of gains. Set permanent Button The “Set permanent” button saves the new values of gains in the memory of the CONEX-LDS. The controller must be in the Configuration state, in order for the changes to take place.
  • Page 25 CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual NOTE Refer to the CONEX-LDS Users manual for the description of the commands. EDH0331En1032 — 12/18...

  • Page 26: About

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual About The About tab displays information about the Controller GUI and connected instrument. It displays the Controller GUI name, version, and copyright information. It also displays the instrument model, instrument key (serial number) and firmware versions of the CONEX-LDS and the XPS controller. For an external data logger, refere to the analog out pinouts and the gains table to convert from voltage to position.

  • Page 27: Service Form

    CONEX-LDS Controller GUI Manual Service Form Your Local Representative Tel.: __________________ Fax: ___________________ Name: _________________________________________________ Return authorization #: ____________________________________ (Please obtain prior to return of item) Company:_______________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________ Country: ________________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________________________ P.O. Number: ____________________________________________ Fax Number: ____________________________________________ Item(s) Being Returned: ____________________________________ Model#: ________________________________________________ Serial #: ________________________________________________...
  • Page 28 Visit Newport Online at: www.newport.com North America & Asia Europe Newport Corporation MICRO-CONTROLE Spectra-Physics S.A.S 1791 Deere Ave. 9, rue du Bois Sauvage Irvine, CA 92606, USA 91055 Évry CEDEX France Sales Tel.: (800) 222-6440 Sales e-mail: sales@newport.com Tel.: +33 (0)1.60.91.68.68 Technical Support e-mail: france@newport.com Tel.: (800) 222-6440...

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