PocketMonitor PMT Table of contents Basic safety instructions Symbol explanation About this operating manual Conditions at the installation site Important information for devices with lithium-ion battery Storing the battery ................12 Replacing the battery ................12 If the battery is damaged ..............12 Disposing of the battery ...............
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PocketMonitor PMT Control Elements Display on the device Measuring with the PocketMonitor PMT 12.1 Safety instructions................23 12.2 Maximum permissible laser power ............24 12.3 Measure via the operating unit ............. 24 12.3.1 Get ready for measurement ............ 24 12.3.2 Perform measurement ............25 12.4 Measure via the analog current loop interface (only device types sep/out) ..............
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Beam quality factor M² Development, production and calibration of the measuring devices is performed at PRIMES. This guarantees optimum quality, excellent service, and a short reaction time, providing the basis for us to meet all of our customers’ requirements quickly and reliably.
PocketMonitor PMT Basic safety instructions Intended use The PocketMonitor PMT is used to measure power in the beam path of lasers. Please observe and adhere to the specifications and limit values given in chapter 16, „Technical data“, on page 33. Other forms of usage are improper. The information contained in this operating manual must be strictly observed to ensure proper use of the device.
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PocketMonitor PMT • Please use beam guidance- or beam absorber elements which do not emit any hazardous particles as soon as they get in contact with laser radiation and which resist the beam sufficiently. • Please install safety switches and/or emergency safety mechanisms which enable an immediate closure of the laser shutter.
PocketMonitor PMT 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.
PocketMonitor PMT 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). X Call for action About this operating manual This documentation describes the installation and operation of the PocketMonitor PMT...
Please send the device to PRIMES as described in chapter 14, „Measures for the product disposal“, on page 31. If you are located outside of the EU, please contact your PRIMES distribution partner for matters concerning device disposal. Revision 01/2020 EN...
PocketMonitor PMT Introduction System description The device consists of the absorber with operating unit. Both components are con- nected to each other either with a swivel joint or a cable. For device types with swivel joint, the absorber protects the display and the operating elements from damage and soiling when folded up.
PocketMonitor PMT Measuring principles The device measures the laser power according to the calorimetric principle. The absorber of the device is irradiated with the laser for a short period of time. The tem- perature of the absorber is measured between the beginning and end of the irradiation. Based on the temperature rise and the thermal properties of the absorber, the micropro- cessor-based electronics are able to calculate the laser power with high accuracy.
X To avoid contamination, close and lock the unfolded operating unit (only device types with swivel joint). X Do not touch the inlet aperture of the absorber. X Only transport the device in the original PRIMES transport box. Revision 01/2020 EN...
PocketMonitor PMT Connect the PocketMonitor PMT by cable Connect device types sep or sep/out with suitable cable and operating unit Absorber, operating unit and cable are calibrated together and marked on the identifi- cation plates with matching serial numbers S/N. Therefore only connect the matching components with matching serial numbers S/N.
PocketMonitor PMT Connect device types sep/out with the cable of the analog current loop interface With device types sep/out there is an analog current loop interface in the operating unit, via which you can control the device remotely and read out the measured values. The interface is designed as a 5-pin socket with screw locking (pin assignment see Tab.
PocketMonitor PMT Installation/Removal Prepare installation Switch 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 If the stability of the device is not guaranteed or the inlet aperture is not centered and mounted perpendicular to the laser beam, increased scat- tered or directed reflection of the laser beam will occur.
36 mm 15 mm, 27.5 mm, 48 mm Focusing plane Plane of the inlet aperture Pocket Monitor Pocket Monitor PMT 70/120 with conical reflector PMT 01/05/30 and cylindrical absorber with plane absorber Fig. 9.1: Alignment to the laser beam Revision 01/2020 EN...
PocketMonitor PMT Position the device in the laser system Only device types with swivel joint: Open the operating unit. Position the device in the laser system. • Please note the information in the chapter 9.2 on page 18. Align the device with the laser beam as described in chapter 9.3 on page 19. Remove the device from the laser system CAUTION Burns due to hot components...
PocketMonitor PMT Control Elements Display Operating buttons Fig. 10.1: Operating unit of the device On the operating unit, you will find three operating buttons with which you can control the following functions: Button Function Switch on the device Set irradiation time 10 s Switch on the device Set irradiation time 20 s Check temperature of the absorber...
PocketMonitor PMT Display on the device The display on the device shows the measured power in watts. The device types are designed for different maximum permissible laser powers and have displays with differ- ent resolutions (see Tab. 11.1 on page 22). A resolution of 0.1 W or 0.01 W means that the instrument measures in steps of 1/10 W or 1/100 W.
PocketMonitor PMT Measuring with the PocketMonitor PMT 12.1 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). X Please wear safety goggles adapted to the power, power density, laser wave length and operating mode of the laser beam source in use.
PocketMonitor PMT 12.2 Maximum permissible laser power Maximum permissible laser power in W Device type Irradiation time 10 s Irradiation time 20 s PMT 01 PMT 05 PMT 30 3 000 1500 PMT 70 7 000 3500 PMT 120 12 000 6000 Tab. 12.1: Maximum permissible laser power depending on the irradiation time 12.3 Measure via the operating unit 12.3.1 Get ready for measurement...
PocketMonitor PMT To check the temperature of the ab- sorber, press the TEMP button. • Do not continue until the absorber has cooled down to room temperature (± 5 °C). This is an important requirement for accurate measurement results. • The absorber can remain hot for a long time after a measurement.
PocketMonitor PMT • After approx. 5 minutes the device swit- ches off automatically. To switch off the device manually, keep the TEMP button pressed and simulta- neously press the 20 s button for 1 s. 12.4 Measure via the analog current loop interface (only device types sep/out) The device types sep/out have an analog current interface, which allows you to control the device remotely and read out the measured values.
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PocketMonitor PMT Switch on the supply voltage at pin 2 Current output (24 V, max. 30 mA) 4 – 20 mA • While the supply voltage is applied, the device is in continuous operation. Measure the output current at pin 3 with an ammeter. Calculate the temperature of the ab- sorber using the output current accord- ing to Tab.
PocketMonitor PMT 12.4.2 Perform measurement of the laser power Observe the safety instructions in chapter 12.1 on page 23. Set the laser to an on-time that corresponds to the desired irradiation time (10 s or 20 s). If you switch the laser on manually, the temporal inaccuracy is included in the measured value.
PocketMonitor PMT Device type Formula for calculating the laser power P PMT 01 P = (I − 4 mA) × 6.8268 W/mA PMT 05 P = (I − 4 mA) × 34.134 W/mA PMT 30 P = (I − 4 mA) × 341.34 W/mA PMT 70 P = (I − 4 mA) × 682.68 W/mA PMT 120 P = (I − 4 mA) × 1365.36 W/mA Tab.
PocketMonitor PMT 12.5 Cool the absorber in water for series measurements The absorber can remain hot for a long time after a measurement. You can prepare the absorber for the next measurement by immersing it in cold water. Proceed as follows: Grip the unit by the absorber handle, the operating unit or the swivel joint.
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...
PocketMonitor PMT Technical data 16.1 Device types p Measurement parameters PMT 01p PMT 05p PMT 30p Laser power range 5 – 100 W 25 – 500 W 150 – 3000 W Wavelength range 800 – 1100 nm oder 10,6 μm Max. beam diameter on the absorber 15 mm 27.5 mm 48 mm (inlet aperture) Max.
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PocketMonitor PMT Environmental Conditions PMT 01p PMT 05p PMT 30p Operating temperature range 10 – 40 °C Storage temperature range 5 – 50 °C Reference temperature 22 °C Permissible relative humidity 10 – 80 % (non-condensing) Protection Degree of protection IP 51 Please refer to the specifications on the identification plate for the type of your device. The stated limit values are to be understood in correlation with the permitted maximum energy (E = P · t).
PocketMonitor PMT 16.2 Device types icu/iag Measurement parameters PMT 70iag, 70icu PMT 120iag, 120icu Laser power range 350 – 7000 W 500 – 12 000 W Wavelength range 800 – 1100 nm oder 10.6 μm Max. beam diameter on the absorber 36 mm (inlet aperture) Max. power density on the absorber 5 kW/cm²...
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PocketMonitor PMT Environmental Conditions PMT 70iag, 70icu PMT 120iag, 120icu Operating temperature range 10 – 40 °C Storage temperature range 5 – 50 °C Reference temperature 22 °C Permissible relative humidity 10 – 80 % (non-condensing) Protection Degree of protection IP 51 Please refer to the specifications on the identification plate for the type of your device. The stated limit values are to be understood in correlation with the permitted maximum energy (E = P · t).
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