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Summary of Contents for THORLABS SC10
- Page 1 SC10 Shutter Controller User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.3.3. Software Installation ..............10 4.3.4. Application Software Operation ..........10 4.3.5. Establishing Communications with SC10 ........10 4.4. Command Line Interface .......... 12 Chapter 5 Specifications ..............14 Chapter 6 Certificate of Conformance ........... 15 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly. CAUTION There are no serviceable parts inside of the SC10 controller. All service should be performed by a factory-authorized technician. Contact Thorlabs if service is required. -
Page 4: Chapter 3 Description
This device is not designed according to the requirements of IEC 61508 and therefore is not a safety component. The SC10 provides a direct interface to the SH05 and SH1 shutter, providing the drive levels required to operate the shutter with millisecond accuracy. In addition the SC10 also provides a TTL output trigger to control other devices used in concert with the SH05 and SH1. -
Page 5: Front And Rear Views
SC10 Shutter Controller Chapter 3: Description 3.2. Front and Rear Views Enabled Shutter Indicator Status Key Pad Display Power Switch Figure 1 SC10 Front Panel Interlock Shutter Connector Connector External AC Input Triggers RS232 Com Port Figure 2 SC10 Rear Panel 8654-D02... -
Page 6: Front Panel Keys And Indicators
SC10 Shutter Controller Chapter 3: Description 3.3. Front Panel Keys and Indicators SELECT: Selects the window or function to be operated on. The Main LCD display screen contains four display windows, each is located in a quadrant of the display. The windows are TIME OPEN, TIME CLOSED, MODE, and TRIGGER. -
Page 7: Chapter 4 Setup And Operation
Chapter 4 Setup and Operation 4.1. Initial Setup To setup your SC10 Shutter Controller unit, follow the steps below. Locate the unit on a dry, level working surface. Make sure the POWER switch on the front of the unit is in the OFF position (0). -
Page 8: Mode
SC10 Shutter Controller Chapter 4: Setup and Operation 4.1.3. Mode When the active window indicator is in the MODE quadrant (upper right), the ▲▼ keys will sequence through the modes SINGLE, AUTO, MANUAL, X GATE, and REP. See below for mode types and operation. -
Page 9: Time Open (On)
4.2.1. Using the Safety Interlock - Connections and Operation The SC10 is equipped with a remote interlock connector located on the rear panel (Refer to Figure 2 on page 6). In order to enable the controller, a short circuit must be applied across the terminals of the remote interlock connector. In practice this connection is made available to allow the user to connect a remote actuated switch to the connector (i.e. -
Page 10: Alarm
SC10 is able to determine if the shutter’s close state is in sync with the driving signal. In the event that the SC10 does detect the SH05 and SH1 shutters are out of sync with the input drive signal, a “SHUTTER ALARM” will display at every event the error is detected. -
Page 11: Sc10 Interface
The SC10 Shutter Controller can be fully controlled from a remote computer via an RS232 interface. A connection from the computer to the SC10 is made with a standard DB9 cable that comes supplied with the unit. The SC10 can be... -
Page 12: Software Installation
Prior to connecting to the SC10 you must make sure the communication parameters of the software are set to match those of the SC10. The COM port and BAUD rate for the PC connection are set in the “New Connection” dialog box which is displayed when the “Connect”... - Page 13 UPDATE column heading. When entering a value, the user needs to hit the enter key to update the SC10 with the new value. The grey boxes under the CURRENT column heading and to the right of the UPDATE column display the active values.
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Page 14: Command Line Interface
4.4. Command Line Interface The SC10 may also be controlled using a command line language through the serial port. This is offered to enable operation through a terminal interface or for those who have a desire to control the unit through a scripting program. The command language is described below. - Page 15 Returns “1” if interlock is tripped, otherwise “0”. Where n denotes option for baud rate— baud=n Set baud rate baud=0: Sets the SC10 serial baud rate to 9.6 K baud=1: Sets the SC10 serial baud rate to 115 K baud? Get baud rate Returns “0”...
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Page 16: Chapter 5 Specifications
SC10 Shutter Controller Chapter 5: Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications Performance Specifications Parameter Tol ± TIME OPEN (Output Pulse High) 0.001 s 999.999 s 0.0002 s TIME CLOSED (Output Pulse Low) 0.001 s 999.999 s 0.0002 s Electrical Specifications Parameter Typical... -
Page 17: Chapter 6 Certificate Of Conformance
SC10 Shutter Controller Chapter 6: Certificate of Conformance Chapter 6 Certificate of Conformance 8654-D02 Page 15... -
Page 18: Chapter 7 Regulatory
7.1. Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 19: Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Fax: +46-31-703-40-45 www.thorlabs.de www.thorlabs.com Email: europe@thorlabs.com Email: scandinavia@thorlabs.com France Brazil Thorlabs SAS Thorlabs Vendas de Fotônicos Ltda. 109, rue des Côtes Rua Riachuelo, 171 78600 Maisons-Laffitte São Carlos, SP 13560-110 France Brazil Tel: +33 (0) 970 444 844 Tel: +55-16-3413 7062... - Page 20 www.thorlabs.com...
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