Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................7 Intended Use ..................7 Liabilities and Warranty .................7 Safety ....................8 1.3.1 Personnel Qualifications ..................8 1.3.2 Illustration of Residual Dangers ................8 General Safety Instructions ..............9 2 TECHNICAL DATA ..............11 General Data ..................
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Host – J1 ......................23 3.4.6 3.4.7 Output - J3 ......................23 List of Accessories or Supplies ............25 4 USING THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP ........26 Front Panel ..................26 4.1.1 Main Power Switch....................26 4.1.2 Power On LED indicator ..................27 4.1.3...
The sweep output drives the latitude and longitude (X, Y) coils of an electron beam source to move the beam spot. The device is referred to as Programmable Sweep in the remainder of this manual. 1.2 Liabilities and Warranty...
INTRODUCTION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 1.3 Safety 1.3.1 Personnel Qualifications All work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have suitable technical training and the necessary experience or who have been instructed by the end user of the product.
Contact with live parts is extremely hazardous when any objects are introduced, or any liquids penetrate the device. Make sure that no objects enter the device. Keep the device dry. Figure 1-1, Keep Foreign Material Out of the Programmable Sweep WARNING Improper use.
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INTRODUCTION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual WARNING Improper installation and operation data. Improper installation and operation data may damage the Programmable Sweep. Strictly adhere to the stipulated installation and operation data. 10 of 58 telemark.com Rev 1.0.0...
TECHNICAL DATA Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 2 TECHNICAL DATA 2.1 General Data 2.1.1 Mechanical Data 19-inch (483mm) rack 2U, 3 1/2” (89mm) Dimensions: high x 9 3/8” (238mm) deep, See Fig. 2-1 Net Weight: 10.6 lb. (4.8 kg) 19” Rack standard or Bench Top unit...
TECHNICAL DATA Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 2.1.2 Ambience -20…+60 °C Temperature Storage: +5…+40 °C Operation Temperature: Relative Humidity: Max. 80 % (up to 31 °C), decreasing to max. 50 % (above 40 °C) Use indoor only Altitude: max. 2000 m n.p.m.
Refer to chapter 3.6.5 for details 9 – Inputs are contact closure to sweep reference. Input No of Digital Inputs: voltages greater than 5VDC may damage the Programmable Sweep. Response time: 100 ms max 3 – Relay; 50V maximum compliant...
3.2 Mechanical Installation Programmable Sweep can be used in the following ways: as a bench top device, mounted in a control panel or mounted in a 19 "rack. In each case, consider the...
19-inch electronic instrument cabinet. Other suitable places on a vacuum system may be used. The installation procedures are described below. 3.3.1 Rack Installation The Programmable Sweep is designed for installation into a rack according to DIN 41 494 (19", 2 HU). 17 of 58 telemark.com...
INSTALLATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual WARNING Ambient temperature. Exceeding the maximum permitted ambient temperature may damage the device. Make sure that the maximum permitted ambient temperature is not exceeded. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. DANGER Protection class of the rack.
Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 3-2, Avatar Sweep Handheld 3.4.2 Rear Panel Figure 3-3, Rear panel Programmable Sweep Controller A – Sweep Output (see chapter 3.4.7 for details) B – Main power socket IEC C13 (see chapter 3.4.3 for details) C –...
3.4.4 Grounding Grounding screw (Fig. 3-3, the reference F) should be used to connect the Programmable Sweep with the main grounding system in which it operates. It is recommended to use a cable with a minimum section of 2.5 mm 20 of 58 telemark.com...
INSTALLATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual If required, connect the vacuum system ground from the earthing screw using the protective conductor. POWER IN LATERAL COIL SIGNAL SWEEP RETURN XY OUTPUT LONGITUDINAL COIL SIGNAL SWEEP MODULE SWEEP REMOTE SWEEP RUN REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT...
Sweep in remote mode. Sweep Run – A signal is sent out when there is output going to the EB source coils. Sweep Ready – A signal is sent out when the Programmable Sweep is ready and operational. BIP – Beam in pocket signal can be off or lateral or longitudinal. If lateral or longitudinal it can be used as a bias current status relay (for instance for SLOAN sources, AP&T sources, and some JEOL sources).
Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 3.4.6 Host – J1 The host port is for upgrading the sweep software. IF J1 IS CONNECTED TO A PC THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP WILL AUTOMATICLY GO IN TO DOWNLOAD MODE. Figure 3-7, Host Port 3.4.7 Output - J3 Connection of the sweep generator to the EB Source is shown in Figure 3-8, 3-9, 3- 10, 3-11.
INSTALLATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 3-9, Telemark Source Standard Direction Reference Note: the EB source Latitude and longitude coils can be connected in any manner needed to change the preferred viewing orientation as long as the Sweep Return is connected to ground.
INSTALLATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual CAUTION Improper connection. In the case of incorrect connection - in accordance with Figure 3-8, 3-10, and 3-11 there is a danger of damage to the controller 3.5 List of Accessories or Supplies Recommended parts:...
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 4 USING THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP 4.1 Front Panel Please refer to Fig. 4-1 for front panel details Figure 4-1 - Front Panel A – POWER SWITCH (see chapter 4.1.1 for details) B - Power On LED indicator (see chapter 4.1.2 for details) C - HANDHELD (see chapter 4.1.3 for details)
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual DANGER Risk of the electric shock! All connection to the devices may only be carried out with the unit is turned off - the main power switch in 'O' position. Failure to do so may cause electric shock 4.1.2 Power On LED indicator...
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 4.2.1 Four-way and OK Momentary switch Pocket Location/Size Setup – The joystick is used to set the center and diameter of the pocket, see configuration chapter for more information. Pocket Pattern Setup – The joystick can be used to set the sweep Frequency and Amplitude for each pocket, see configuration chapter for more information.
USING THE PROGRAMMABLE SWEEP Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 4.2.2 Joystick The joystick controls the latitudinal and longitudinal beam position. Run Off Mode – The joystick directly controls the e-beam output position, allowing the user to precondition the material manually. The Joystick lever controls direction of beam: left [-] &...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 Unlocking Figure 5-1, Unlocking Screen To configure the sweep first it must be unlocked. Press the “lock” to unlock the sweep and enter the password. The default password is “1234”. The password can be changed at this time by pressing the Change Password button.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.2 Configure System Figure 5-2, Configure System 5.2.1 Screen Saver The screen saver can be set to 0 to 300 minutes in 5 minutes increments. Zero is off. 5.2.2 Input Selecting a pattern from a PLC or other device can be done by one of the three following ways using the inputs on the 25 pin connector, see chapter 3 connections: 1.
5.2.3 Beam in Pocket (BIP) Figure 5-3, Beam in Pocket Setup Beam in pocket is used for some non-Telemark e-beam sources that require lateral or longitudinal signal that the beam is in the pocket. The output BIP contacts close when the current on the BIP axis coil is greater than + or - 500 mA.
5.2.4 Angle Offset Figure 5-4, Angle Offset Setup Beam in pocket is used for some non-Telemark e-beam sources that require a +/-45 degree rotation of the output lateral or longitudinal signals to the source. 1. Angle Offset Off – normal operation (Telemark E-beam Sources) 2.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.3 Pattern Pocket Setup Figure 5-6, Select Pattern Press the Select Pattern button to select the pattern to configure. Figure 5-7, Select Pattern Pocket Setup Select the Pattern Pocket Setup Setup Pocket - Pattern 8 Figure 5-8, Setting the Pocket Center First set the pocket center point.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Setup Pocket - Pattern 8 Figure 5-9, Setting Pocket Limits Next set the limits of the pocket with the 8 limit points. The limit points can be selected by pressing the blue arrow button to cycle around the 8 directions. Each time you press the blue direction arrow the sweep will switch to the next setup point.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Adjust the Frequencies and Amplitudes using the + and – arrows on the touch screen or use the joystick remote, up is + and down is –. Red highlight indicates the box with the parameter to be adjusted. Click on the remote to switch to adjust the other values or touch on the touchscreen.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 5-14, Positive Profile Representations Figure 5-14 shows the larger the profile number the less time the beam spends in the center. Negative profile numbers cause the inverse to happen. 38 of 58 telemark.com Rev 1.0.0...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.8 Pattern Configuration Setup 5.8.1 Triangle Figure 5-15, Setup Pattern, Triangle Freq Lat – Frequency Latitudinal 0.1Hz to 80Hz Freq Long – Frequency Longitudinal, 0.1Hz to 80Hz Amp Lat – Amplitude Latitudinal, 20-100% of configured maximum pocket Amp Long - Amplitude Longitudinal, 20-100% of configured maximum pocket LDC Tail –...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.8.2 Sine Figure 5-16, Setup Pattern, Sine Freq Lat – Frequency Latitudinal 0.1Hz to 80Hz Freq Long – Frequency Longitudinal, 0.1Hz to 80Hz Amp Lat – Amplitude Latitudinal, 20-100% of configured maximum pocket Amp Long - Amplitude Longitudinal, 20-100% of configured maximum pocket LDC Tail –...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.8.3 Figure 8 Differs from the Sin by a fixed sine pattern with 2:1 amplitude and frequency ratio. The Figure 8 pattern amplitude can reach the outer limits of the pocket boundary. Figure 5-17, Setup Pattern, Figure 8 Freq –...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.8.4 Line Figure 5-18, Setup Pattern, Line Freq – Frequency, 0.1Hz to 80Hz Rotation – Rotation speed of the complete pattern, -20Hz to +20Hz, positive values for CCW rotation Phase – Controls the angle of the line (only visible when the rotation is 0), -359 degrees to 359 degrees Amp –...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.8.6 Spiral Figure 5-20, Setup Pattern, Spiral Freq – Frequency, 0.1Hz to 80Hz Rotation – Rotation speed of the complete pattern, -20Hz to +20Hz, positive values for CCW rotation Phase – Controls the angle of the line (only visible when the rotation is 0), -359 degrees to 359 degrees Amp –...
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 5.8.8 Programmable Shape If the Prog Shape button says “No Shape Selected” press the Select Prog Shape button to select a shape from the “Select Prog Shape” list. Figure 5-22, Select Shape “?” next to the shape number means that the shape is not defined and not selectable.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 5-24, Programmable Shape Select “?” next to the shape number means that the shape has not been defined yet. Once a shape is selected and there is a number in the Prog Shape button then it can be edited by pressing Config.
CONFIGURATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 5-26, Shape Edit 2. Press Add Step After, this will add a step at Lat 0, Long 0. Use + and – to change Lat and Long location. When Add Step After pressed again it will add another step after the current step at the same location.
OPERATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 6 OPERATION 6.1 General Operation 6.1.1 Power-Up When the front-panel POWER switch is turned on, the fans turn on and the LCD lights and displays the version of the software for 3 seconds then displays the operational screen shown below.
OPERATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 6.2 Pattern Selection Figure 6-2, Pattern Selection Press the Select Pattern button to select a pattern. 6.3 Move Pattern Figure 6-3, Pattern Shift Patterns can be shifted in the pocket by pressing the Move Pattern icon...
OPERATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 6-5, Move Pattern, Joystick not Connected If the handheld joystick is not plug in Latitude and longitude can be adjusted with the + and – arrows on the touchscreen. The pattern can only be moved to the edge of the pocket (the smaller the pattern the more it can move).
OPERATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual +Long +Lat -Lat -Long Figure 6-7, Run Off, Joystick When in Run is in the Off mode the joystick directly controls the e-beam output position, allowing the user to precondition the material manually. The Joystick lever controls direction of beam: left [-] &...
OPERATION Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual Figure 6-8, Remote, No Pattern If no pattern is selected by the remote then No Pattern Selected is shown and there is no output to the coils Figure 6-9, Remote, Pattern Selected If a valid pattern is selected by the remote (contact closed, see chapter 3 for input description) then that pattern and pattern number will be displayed, the Run indication will light up and the pattern is output to the e-beam source coils.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7.1 Maintenance The Sweep does not require any special maintenance. 7.2 Cleaning For cleaning the outside of the device, a slightly moistened cloth will usually do. Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
8.1 Packaging Please keep the original packaging. The packaging is required for storing the Sweep and for shipping it to a Telemark service center. 8.2 Storage The Sweep may only be stored in a dry room. The following requirements must be met: Ambient temperature: -20….+60 °C...
9 ERRORS AND WARNINGS 9.1 Error Codes The Programmable Sweep checks at start up and continually when it is turn on for any errors, if an error is found the sweep output is stopped and Remote mode it turned off.
ERRORS AND WARNINGS Programmable Sweep Instruction Manual 9.2 Interlock Fail Figure 9-1, Interlock Fail When the interlock string is broken a red “INTL” will show in the upper left corner of the screen, the pattern will stop on the screen and the output to the EB sources will stop.
This warranty shall not apply if repair has been performed or an alteration made by anyone other than an authorized Telemark representative or if a malfunction occurs through abuse, misuse, negligence or accident. No charge will be made for repairs made under warranty at Telemark’s facilities.
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