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PowerMeasuringCassette PMC
PMC-LSK
LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS
Revision 00 EN - 12/2021

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  • Page 1 Original Instructions PowerMeasuringCassette PMC PMC-LSK LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...
  • Page 3 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE. Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Table of contents Basic safety notes Symbols and conventions About this operating manual Device description Functional description ................13 Measuring principle ................13 Scope of delivery and accessories ............14 Functions of the On / Off button ............14 Displays on the device .................
  • Page 5 Minimum and maximum energy input per measurement ..31 Waiting times until the next measurement in a measurement series ..32 Measurement with pulsed lasers ............33 Measuring Measuring with the PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK ..... 34 9.1.1 Start measurement ..............34 9.1.2 Measuring results display ............
  • Page 6 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.7 Disconnect and switch off the device ........45 9.2.8 Messages in the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS during measurement ................. 46 Maintenance and service 10.1 Maintenance intervals ................47 10.2 Cleaning ....................48 10.2.1 Cleaning the device surfaces ..........48 10.2.2 Cleaning the protective window ..........
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Basic Safety Notes

    Every person who is responsible for the installation, start-up or operation of the device must have read and understood the operating manual and, in particular, the safety instructions. If you still have questions after reading this operating manual, please contact PRIMES or your supplier for your own safety. Observing applicable safety regulations...
  • Page 9 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Protect yourself from direct and reflected laser radiation while working with the device by taking the following measures: • If the device is moved from its aligned position in “Stand-Alone” operation, increased scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam occurs during mea- suring operation.

  • Page 10: Symbols And Conventions

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Symbols and conventions Warning messages The following symbols and signal words indicate possible residual risks in the form of warnings: 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.
  • Page 11 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Further symbols and conventions in this operating manual Here you can find useful information and helpful tips. Indicates a single instruction.  If several such instructions appear one below the other, then the order of their execution is irrelevant or they are alternative procedures.

  • Page 12: About This Operating Manual

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK About this operating manual This manual describes the installation and operation of the PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK and how to perform measurements with the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoft- ware LDS 1.1.2. The software description includes a brief introduction on using the device for measure- ments.

  • Page 13: Device Description

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Device description Functional description The PMC-LSK is used for power measurement of lasers directly within the laser pro- cessing head. Alternatively, the PMC-LSK can also be operated outside the laser pro- cessing head as a „Stand-Alone“ device. As a “Stand-Alone” device, the PMC-LSK is positioned below the beam focus in the beam path.

  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery And Accessories

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Scope of delivery and accessories The following parts are included in the scope of delivery of the PowerMeasuringCasette PMC-LSK: • PowerMeasuringCasette PMC-LSK • Cable USB 2.0, 1.8 m • Safety interlock cable with connector on one side M5, 2 m •...

  • Page 15: Status Messages

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 4.5.1 Status messages Status message Meaning Waiting for laser beam The device is ready for operation, the laser can be turned on. Check temp. The temperature gradient (change in the absorber temperature / time) is checked. Please wait until the message disappears.

  • Page 16: Storing The Device With A Permanently Installed Lithium-Ion Battery

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK charge the rechargeable battery unattended, e.g. overnight. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. 4.6.2 Storing the device with a permanently installed lithium-ion battery Store the device in a cool, dry place. Keep a minimum distance of 3 m from combus- tible materials.

  • Page 17: Transport And Storage

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Transport and storage Warning messages NOTICE Damaging / Destruction of the device The device optical components may be damaged if the device is sub- jected to hard shocks or is allowed to fall.  Handle the device carefully when transporting or installing it.

  • Page 18: Mounting

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Mounting Conditions at the installation site • The device must not be operated in a condensing atmosphere. • The ambient air must be free of organic gases. • Protect the device from splashes of water and dust. •...

  • Page 19: Possible Mounting Positions

    Connect the safety interlock connection cable. 6.2.2 Possible mounting positions Insert the PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK into the laser processing head so that the laser beam hits the protective window. 6.2.3 Removal from the laser processing head...

  • Page 20: Use As „Stand-Alone" Device

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Use as „Stand-Alone“ device 6.3.1 Prepare mounting Turn 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 Severe eye or skin injury due to laser radiation...
  • Page 21 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Normally, the device is positioned underneath the focus position of the beam path for power measurement (divergent laser radiation). If this is not possible, the device can be positioned above the focus. If the device is mounted above the focus, be aware that the laser radiation is convergent and that the maximum permissible power density on the absorber is not exceeded.

  • Page 22: Mount The Device

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 6.3.4 Mount the device Align the device towards the laser beam as described in chapter 6.3.3 on page 20 and Fig. 6.1 on page 21. Install the device with the mounting threads M3 at the bottom of the device (see Fig.

  • Page 23: Connections

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Connections Safety interlock connection Micro-USB port Fig. 7.1: Connections Safety interlock The use of the safety interlock protects the device from damage in many situations. Nevertheless, depending on the parameters of the laser beam to be measured, damage to the absorber may occur.

  • Page 24: Micro-Usb Port

    LDS via the Micro-USB port. For this purpose, the PRIMES USB driver must be installed on the PC. Install the USB driver manually The USB-driver can be found on the PRIMES website at: https://www.primes.de/en/ support/downloads/software.html. Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...
  • Page 25 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK The driver installation requires administrator rights. Download the USB driver from the PRIMES website. Save the driver to a data carrier. Connect the data carrier to a PC. Double-click to start the driver installation software. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 26: Important Information For Measuring With The Pmc-Lsk

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Important information for measuring with the PMC-LSK Warning messages DANGER Severe eye or skin injury due to laser radiation (when used as „Stand-Alone“ device) If the stability of the device is not ensured or the inlet aperture is not cen- tered and mounted perpendicular to the laser beam, increased scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam will occur.
  • Page 27 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK NOTICE Damaging / Destruction of the device The maximum permissible energy per laser pulse depends on various variables, including the absorber temperature.  Please observe the limit values and dependencies specified in chapter 13 „Technical data“ on page 54 and chapter 15 „Appendix“ on page 57 before the measurement.

  • Page 28: Laser Parameter Setting

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Laser parameter setting 8.2.1 Setting the laser rise time The applicable measurement time is between 0.1 s and 2.0 s, which has to be trans- ferred to the laser controller as pulse length. The maximum laser rise time for measuring the power cannot exceed 100 µs.

  • Page 29: Maximum Permissible Power

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 8.2.2 Maximum permissible power To avoid damage to the absorber, the maximum permissible power density at the ab- sorber must not be exceeded. The permissible power densities vary depending on the beam diameter. A list of the permitted power densities is given in chapter 13 „Technical data“...
  • Page 30 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK NOTICE Damaging the device when using a ring-mode laser If center beam and ring beam are measured simultaneously, the com- bined laser power must not exceed the maximum permissible power density as given in chapter 13 „Technical data“ on page 54.

  • Page 31: Minimum And Maximum Energy Input Per Measurement

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 8.2.3 Minimum and maximum energy input per measurement The measured temperature rise in the absorber is decisive for an accurate and re- producible measurement. Regardless of the starting temperature, we recommend an energy input of approx. 300 J per measurement.

  • Page 32: Waiting Times Until The Next Measurement In A Measurement Series

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Absorber temperature in °C Min. energy input in J Max. energy input in J 3 000 2 800 2 600 2 400 2 200 2 100 1 900 1 700 1 500 1 300 1 100 Tab. 8.1: Absorber temperature with the recommended minimum and permissible maximum energy input (ambient temperature 20 °C) Waiting times until the next measurement in a measurement series Please note that at high measuring frequencies the measuring accuracy may be limited.

  • Page 33: Measurement With Pulsed Lasers

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Measurement with pulsed lasers When using pulsed laser radiation a correct exposure time measurement is possible up to a pulse frequency of 10 kHz and a duty cycle of 50 %. In case of on / off times shorter than 50 μs a correct exposure time measurement is not possible.

  • Page 34: Measuring

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Measuring Measuring with the PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Please read chapter 8 „Important information for measuring with the PMC-LSK“ on page 26 first. 9.1.1 Start measurement Measurements with the PMC-LSK should be performed exclusively with a static (mo- tionless) laser beam. Observe the warning messages in chapter 8.1 on page 26.
  • Page 35 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK The window displays the following mea- surement values: • Laser power in W • Absorber temperature in °C • Corrected burst duration in ms (Time) The average power over the entire irradiation time is displayed in W. To access the following window, press the on / off button for approx.

  • Page 36: Measuring Results Display

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.1.2 Measuring results display The last 14 measured values can be read on the display of the PowerMeasuringCas- sette PMC-LSK. The latest measurement is always displayed with the counter “Nr. 1”. Using the optional LDS, the last 30 measured values can be read out.

  • Page 37: Measuring With The Optional Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Measuring with the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS This chapter describes measurements with the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS. For a detailed description of the software installation, file management and evaluation of the measured data, please refer to the separate operating manual LaserDiagnosticsSoft- ware LDS.
  • Page 38 Click on the desired device. Click on the Connect to device button. If the device does not appear: Click on the Search for Primes USB button. If the device still does not appear in the Connections window, install the USB driver according to chapter 7.2 on page 24.

  • Page 39: Open Toolbench

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.2 Open toolbench The PMC-LSK is established as a connected device. Click on the connected device. The corresponding Device control opens. The toolbench Cube Measure- ment is opened. If the toolbenches have previously been closed, click the Open mea- surement toolbench button to open it again.

  • Page 40: Settings For Power Saving Functions And Automatic Measurement Readiness

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.3 Settings for power saving functions and automatic measurement readi- ness In the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS you can make additional settings for power saving functions and the auto- matic measurement readiness. Enter the desired settings in the Device control.

  • Page 41: Start Measurement

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.4 Start measurement Measurements with the PMC-LSK should be performed exclusively with a static (mo- tionless) laser beam. The measurement is started auto- matically when the laser is switched on. The display field Start is therefore not active.

  • Page 42: Measuring Results Display

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.5 Measuring results display Display the current measurement in the toolbench Cube measurement The measurement results are displayed in the open toolbench after the measurement is finished (see below). By clicking on the gear symbol you can adjust the displayed parameters.
  • Page 43 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Display of the measurements stored in the PMC-LSK Press the Load measurements button  The last 30 measured values stored in the device are read out of the memory of the PMC-LSK. Switch to the Projects tab. In the project tree the read out measured values are displayed.
  • Page 44 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK By clicking on the gear symbol you can adjust the displayed parameters. Please note: The latest measurement is always displayed with the counter “0”. Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...

  • Page 45: Delete Measured Values From The Memory Of The Pmc-Lsk

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.6 Delete measured values from the memory of the PMC-LSK The PMC-LSK stores the measured values in an internal memory. The measured values can be deleted with the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS. Click on the Clear history but- ton. The measured values in the ...

  • Page 46: Messages In The Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds During Measurement

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 9.2.8 Messages in the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS during measurement If problems occur during a measurement, the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS displays them in different categories and different colors. Notes Notes provide assistance in interpreting the measurement results and are displayed in a blue window.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Service

    The operator is responsible for determining the maintenance intervals for the measuring device. PRIMES recommends a maintenance interval of 12 months for inspection and cali- bration. If the device is used only sporadically, the maintenance interval can also be extended up to 24 months.

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    Use lint-free cleaning wipes that do not cause scratches. This can be e.g. microfi- ber wipes or paper towels from the cosmetics sector. If these steps are not sufficient, please contact PRIMES or your PRIMES distribu- tor. 10.2.2 Cleaning the protective window Dismount the protective window according to chapter 10.3.2 on page 50.

  • Page 49: 10.3.1 Warning Messages

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 10.3.1 Warning messages DANGER Severe eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the protective window is not positioned correctly, reflections can cause directional laser radiation.  Make sure that the new protective window lies flat underneath the four ball heads.

  • Page 50: 10.3.2 Exchanging The Protective Window Of The Pmc-Lsk

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 10.3.2 Exchanging the protective window of the PMC-LSK Observe the warning messages in chapter 10.3.1 on page 49. Place the device as shown in Fig. 10.1 on page 50. Put on suitable gloves. Carefully pull the protective window upwards in the direction of the arrows over the four spring-actuated ball heads.

  • Page 51: Measures For The Product Disposal

    Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Germany If you are located outside the EU, please contact your local PRIMES distributor to dis- cuss the disposal procedure for your PRIMES measuring device. PRIMES is a registered manufacturer in the German “Used Appliances Register“ stiftung elektro-altgeräte register (stiftung ear).

  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Declaration of conformity Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...
  • Page 53 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Technical data Measurement parameters Power range 400 – 12 000 W Wavelength range 900 – 1 090 nm Max. beam diameter on the absorber 30 mm Max. power density (peak) on > 10 mm 4 kW/cm² the absorber (approx. 2 mm 10 – 3 mm 5 kW/cm² underneath the protective window) at beam diameters 3 –...
  • Page 55 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Supply Data Power supply Built-in lithium-ion battery Voltage 3.7 V Capacity 1 400 mAh Energy 5.2 Wh Weight of the battery 25 g Shipment classification Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment Temperature range for charging the lithium- 0 – 45 °C Ion battery Communication...

  • Page 56: Dimensions

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Dimensions 180.3 Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Appendix 15.1 Max. laser power depending on the irradiation time 14 000 12 000 10 000 8 000 6 000 4 000 2 000 Maximum permissible irradiation time in s 15.2 Max. laser power depending on the beam diameter 10000 10 000 1000 1 000 Empfohlene Werte...

  • Page 58: Gnu Gpl License Notice

    PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK 15.3 GNU GPL license notice The software of this product contains software code that is licensed subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2 or later. The license terms of the GNU GPL Ver- sion 2 or later are available on the following websites: •...
  • Page 59 PowerMeasuringCassette PMC-LSK Revision 00 EN - 12/2021...
  • Page 60 PRIMES GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Germany Tel +49 6157 9878-0 info@primes.de www.primes.de...

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