Installing Quasar Reader ..............4 Chapter 2 – Connecting the Quasar Device ........5 Chapter 3 – Using the Quasar Reader App ......... 6 The Stages of a Quasar Reader Session ......... 6 Components of the Quasar Reader Display ........8 Configuring the Measurement Parameters ........
Overview Together with an Ophir Quasar wireless device, the Quasar Reader App turns your android based smart phone into a pocket laser power meter Laser power measurement with Ophir Thermopile and Photodiode sensors Configure the sensor for the appropriate laser waevelength and filter setting ...
System Requirements Installing Quasar Reader System Requirements Table 1-1 To run the Quasar Reader App you must meet the requirements listed in Table 1-1 System Requirements Item Requirements Quasar Firmware Version 1.25 or higher. Can be downloaded from the Ophir website as part of the StarLab 2.40 installation available at...
4. Scan devices to find the Quasar. The serial numbers of any Quasar devices found in the vicinity will be listed. 5. To pair with the Quasar that you want to work with, set the pairing code to 1234. 6. Figure 2-2 Example of Bluetooth Settings Screen on Smart Phone 7.
2. When the application first opens, it is not connected to any Quasar device. Press the menu key to open select/quit screen. 3. Press “Select Device” to open the list of paired Quasars.
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Photodiode sensor Photodiode sensor with discrete with continuous with Filter option without Filter wavelengths wavelengths option 6. To end the Quasar Reader session, press the menu key to open select/quit screen and press “Quit”. Quasar Reader User Guide Page 7...
Chapter 3 – Using the Quasar Reader App Configuring the Measurement Parameters Components of the Quasar Reader Display Figure 3-1 Quasar Reader Measurement Display Control Description Wavelength Selection: Set to the current laser in use. Filter Setting: See Section Filter Settings...
Chapter 3 – Using the Quasar Reader App Configuring the Measurement Parameters a. For sensors with discrete wavelength selection this will open a list with all available wavelengths. Select the desired wavelength b. For sensors with continuous wavelength selection, this will display a slider &...
To recover enter the pairing code, as requested, and continue No sensor connected to Quasar To recover connect a sensor to the Quasar and try again Display is stuck showing 0000 This happens when the power reading is out of the sensor’s range of measurement.
How to reset the app if it gets stuck After replacing a sensor on the Quasar device, you must turn the Quasar off / on. If the application is stuck; to quit, press the menu key to open select/quit screen.
Appendix A – Quasar Technical and System Performance SpecificationsWhat to do when the reset doesn't work Appendix A – Quasar Technical and System Performance Specifications The appendix section provides specification information about the Quasar device. Note: Although supported by the Quasar itself, Pyroelectric sensors and energy measurement with Thermopile sensors are not supported by the Quasar Reader App.
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Appendix A – Quasar Technical and System Performance SpecificationsUnderstanding the Quasar LED Indicator Operation between charges ~ 40 hours, thermopile and photodiode sensors ~ 20 hours pyroelectric and PD energy sensors ~ 100 hours with no Bluetooth connection to PC...
Understanding the Quasar LED Indicator Understanding the Quasar LED Indicator Table A-2 Quasar LED Indicator Information Quasar LED Indicator Information Status Description Indication Switching On. The Quasar is switched on by Blue LED flashes once pressing the red on/off button for approx.
FCC Compliance - Quasar Appendix B – Safety and Compliance CE Compliance All Ophir devices, as installed on a CE compliant PC, will comply with all pertinent CE requirements relating to safety, sensitivity to interference, EMC and emissions. FCC Compliance - Quasar The Quasar is fully compliant with all relevant requirements for radio equipment: FCC (USA), CE (Europe), TELEC (Japan).
Appendix B – Safety and Compliance FCC Compliance - Quasar RF EXPOSURE WARNING: Instructions concerning human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields: To comply with FCC Section 1.307 (b) (1) for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, implement the following instructions: A distance of at least 20cm between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during operation of the equipment.
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