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- Page 1 USB LED Driver upLED™ Operation Manual 2021...
- Page 2 Version: Date: 23-Sep-2021 Copyright © 2021 Thorlabs...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5 Maintenance and Service 5.1 Troubleshooting 6 Appendix 6.1 Technical Data 6.2 Dimensions 6.3 Safety 6.4 Return of Devices 6.5 Manufacturer Address 6.6 Certifications and Compliances 6.7 Warranty 6.8 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability 6.9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts - WEEE Policy... - Page 4 Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read this advice carefully! © 2021 Thorlabs...
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Page 5: General Information
The Thorlabs upSERIES Software provides a graphical user interface to adjust the settings for one or multiple upLED™ devices, when the upLED™ is connected to a PC via a USB 2.0 con- nection. Further, the upSERIES™ Software displays the supplied current and voltage as meas- ured and reported by the upLED™. -
Page 6: Supported Thorlabs Leds
For operation of the upLED™ by the upSERIES™ Software interface, the Microsoft .NET Framework V 4.7.2 or later is required. This software (V 4.7.2) is included with the Thorlabs up- SERIES™ installation package. 1.3 Supported Thorlabs LEDs The following types of Thorlabs LEDs are compatible with the upLED™: PCB Mounted LEDs ·... -
Page 7: Getting Started
If the shipping container appears to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents for completeness and tested the upLED™ mechanically and electrically. Verify that you have received the following items within the package: 1. -
Page 8: Operation
Exit all running applications on your PC as the installer may require a reboot of your PC during installation! Thorlabs is breaking new ground in saving our environment. We decided to refrain from ship- ping a data carrier and to offer a download of the software from our website instead. As an addi- tional advantage to this distribution method, the most recent version of the software will always be available online. -
Page 9: Power Supply Adapter
6. Download and install the upSERIES™ software. 7. Connect the upLED™ to the PC using the provided USB 2.0 cable. The status LED will sim- ultaneously blink green, yellow and red. At this point, the upLED™ processor is powered by via USB. -
Page 10: Manual Control Without Software
Start the LED automatically, immediately after connection to the power supply with a current previously set in the upSERIES Software This is the fastest way to drive an LED with the upLED™. Please first activate this option in the upSERIES™ Software package by selecting "Repower LED after Power Cycle" as de-... -
Page 11: Exchange Or Replug Leds
LED current limit to avoid damage to the LED. 3.6 Exchange or Replug LEDs The upLED allows to easily unplug and replug LEDs or to quickly exchange LEDs with the up- LED™ being active such that the LED immediately emits light. -
Page 12: Stacking Upseries Modules
3 Operation 3.8 Stacking upSERIES Modules The housings of the upLED™ and upTEMP™ can be stacked on top of each other, resulting in a stable assembly and safe connections. This is convenient when multiple upLED™ are used. For extended applications, upLED™ and upTEMP™ modules may be used in parallel to drive LEDs and temperature measurements. -
Page 13: Pin-Out Diagram
3.9 PIN-OUT Diagram 2-Connection Power Supply Adapter Receptacle The upLED™ features 2 pins which are labeled as shown on the housing. The pin assignment is shown on the housing and in the table below. Receptacle on the upLED for the 2-PIN Adapter... -
Page 14: Write Your Own Application
In other words, the 32 bit VXIpnp driver works with both 32 and 64 bit operating systems, while the 64 bit driver requires a 64 bit operating system. Note upLED™ and drivers contains 32 bit and 64 bit applications. In 32 bit systems, only the 32 bit components are installed to C:\Program Files\... -
Page 15: Bit Operating System
The LabVIEW Driver is a 32 bit driver and compatible with 32bit NI-LabVIEW versions 8.5 and higher only. C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW xxxx\instr.lib\TLUP\… …TLUP.llb (LabVIEW container file with driver vi's and an example. "LabVIEW xxxx" stands for actual LabVIEW installation folder.) .net wrapper dll C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET\Primary Interop Assemblies\… Rev: 1.1, 23-Sep-2021 © 2021 Thorlabs Page 11... - Page 16 4 Write Your Own Application …Thorlabs.TLUP_32.Interop.dll …Thorlabs.TLUP_64.Interop.dll C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\VisaCom\… …Primary Interop Assemblies\Thorlabs.TLUP_32.Interop.dll .net wrapper dll - NuGet Package C:\Users\Public\Documents\Thorlabs\NuGet\… …Thorlabs.TLUP_32.Interop.x.x.x.x.nupkg …Thorlabs.TLUP_64.Interop.x.x.x.x.nupkg ("x.x.x.x" stands for the driver version) Example for C++ Solution file: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\TLUP\Examples\C\… …upSERIES_CSample.sln Project file: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\TLUP\Examples\C\…...
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Page 17: Bit Operating System
C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\Win64\Include\TLUP.h C:\Program Files\Thorlabs\upSERIES\Drivers\Instr\incl\TLUP.h Static Library C:\Program Files (x86)\IVIFoundation\VISA\WinNT\lib\msc\… …TLUP_32.lib C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\Win64\Lib_x64\msc\TLUP_64.lib C:\Program Files\Thorlabs\upSERIES\Drivers\Instr\msvc\TLUP_32.lib C:\Program Files\Thorlabs\upSERIES\Drivers\Instr\msvc64\TLUP_64.lib Function Panel C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\Win64\TLUP\TLUP.fp C:\Program Files\Thorlabs\upSERIES\Drivers\Instr\CVI\TLUP.fp Online Help for VXIpnp Instrument driver: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\Win64\TLUP\Manual\TLUP.html Rev: 1.1, 23-Sep-2021 © 2021 Thorlabs Page 13... - Page 18 (LabVIEW container file with driver vi's and an example. "LabVIEW xxxx" stands for actual LabVIEW installation folder.) .net wrapper dll C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft.NET\Primary Interop Assemblies\… …Thorlabs.TLUP_32.Interop.dll …Thorlabs.TLUP_64.Interop.dll C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\VisaCom64\… …Primary Interop Assemblies\Thorlabs.TLUP_64.Interop.dll .net wrapper dll - NuGet Package C:\Users\Public\Documents\Thorlabs\NuGet\… …Thorlabs.TLUP_32.Interop.x.x.x.x.nupkg …Thorlabs.TLUP_64.Interop.x.x.x.x.nupkg ("x.x.x.x" stands for the driver version) Example for LabView C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW xxxx\Instr.lib\TLUP\…...
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Page 19: Maintenance And Service
5 Maintenance and Service 5 Maintenance and Service Protect the upLED™ from adverse weather conditions. The upLED™ is not water resistant. Attention To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquids or solvents! The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user. It does not contain any modules and/or components that could be repaired by the user himself. -
Page 20: Appendix
6 Appendix 6.1 Technical Data All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non-condensing) upLED™ Item # upLED™ LED Driver Specifications LED Current (Max) 1.2 A LED Forward Voltage (Max) LED Current Setting Resolution... -
Page 21: Dimensions
This precision device is only serviceable if returned and properly packed into the complete ori- ginal packaging including the cardboard inserts. If necessary, ask for replacement packaging. Refer servicing to qualified personnel! Changes to this device cannot be made nor may components not supplied by Thorlabs be used without written consent from Thorlabs. Warning In cases where the switch in the upSERIES™... -
Page 22: Return Of Devices
6 Appendix Thorlabs GmbH is not responsible for any radio television interference caused by modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Thorlabs. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. -
Page 23: Certifications And Compliances
6 Appendix 6.6 Certifications and Compliances Rev: 1.1, 23-Sep-2021 © 2021 Thorlabs Page 19... -
Page 24: Warranty
6 Appendix 6.7 Warranty Thorlabs warrants material and production of the upLED™ for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Thorlabs’ General Terms and Conditions of Sale which can be found at: General Terms and Conditions: https://www.thorlabs.com/Images/PDF/LG-PO-001_Thorlabs_terms_and_%20agreements.pdf... -
Page 25: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts - Weee Policy
EC, and are not dissembled or contaminated. Contact Thorlabs for more infor- mation. Waste treatment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. - Page 26 www.thorlabs.com...
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