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Revision 04 EN - 03/2023

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  • Page 1 Original Instructions Cube L LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS Cube App Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...
  • Page 3 Cube L IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE. Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cube L Table of contents Basic safety notes Icons and conventions About this operating manual Device description Functional description ................13 Measuring principle ................13 Functions of the On/Off button ............. 14 Optical display ..................14 4.4.1 Status messages ..............14 4.4.2...
  • Page 5 Mount the device..............21 Removal from the laser system ............23 Connections Overview of connections ..............24 Micro-USB port ..................24 8.2.1 PRIMES USB driver ..............24 8.2.2 Install the USB driver manually ..........25 Bluetooth ..................26 ® 8.3.1...
  • Page 6 Cube L 10.3.2 Open toolbench Cube Measurement ........41 10.3.3 Settings in the device control ..........42 10.3.4 Start measurement ..............46 10.3.5 Measuring results display ............47 10.3.6 Delete measurements from the memory of the Cube L ... 52 10.4 Measuring with the optional Cube App..........
  • Page 7 Cube L PRIMES - the company PRIMES is a manufacturer of measuring devices which are used to analyze laser beams. These devices are employed for the diagnostics of high-power lasers rang- ing from CO -, fiber- and solid-state lasers to diode lasers. A wavelength range from...

  • 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 Cube L Protect yourself from direct and reflected laser radiation while working with the device by taking the following measures: • Never leave the device unattended when taking measurements. • Wear safety goggles adapted to the power, power density, laser wavelength and operating mode of the laser beam source in use.

  • Page 10: Icons And Conventions

    Cube L Icons and conventions Warning messages The following icons and signal words indicate possible residual risks in the form of warn- ings: DANGER Means that death or serious physical injuries will occur if necessary safety precautions are not taken.
  • Page 11 Cube L Further icons and conventions in this operating manual Here you will find useful information and helpful tips. Indicates a single instruction.  If several of these instructions appear one below the other, the order in which they are executed is irrelevant or they represent alternative courses of action.

  • Page 12: About This Operating Manual

    For measurement operation with a PC, the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS must be installed on the PC. PRIMES will be happy to provide you with a current down- load link. For this purpose, contact your sales partner or send an e-mail to: support@primes.de...

  • Page 13: Device Description

    Cube L Device description Functional description The device is used to measure laser power. The laser beam passes through the protec- tive window and hits the absorber and a photodiode. The absorber and the photodiode are protected from contamination by the protective window. The display shows the measured laser power and further information on the status of the device.

  • Page 14: Functions Of The On/Off Button

    Cube L Functions of the On/Off button The On/Off button has several functions: Keystroke Function Short press Switch on 5 seconds Switch off 2 seconds Show measuring values Press again for 2 seconds Switch to next window Tab. 4.1: Functions of the On/Off button...

  • Page 15: Warning Message

    Cube L 4.4.2 Warning message Warning message Reason Safety interlock open The absorber temperature has exceeded 100 °C. In order to protect the device, the safety interlock was triggered. Tab. 4.3: Warning message This warning message does not imply an error. The message is automatically reset as soon as the absorber temperature is below 100 °C again.

  • Page 16: Charging The Lithium-Ion Battery

    Cube L 4.6.1 Charging the lithium-ion battery Charge the battery completely before using the device for the first time. The first com- plete charge on the PC requires approx. 3 hours. Only use the supplied USB cable to charge the battery. Recharge the battery when the charge level reaches 20 %. Do not charge the rechargeable battery unattended, e.g.

  • Page 17: Transport And Storage

    Cube L Transport and storage Warning messages NOTICE Damaging/Destruction of the device Hard impacts can damage the absorber within the device.  Handle the device carefully when transporting or installing it.  To avoid contamination, cover the inlet aperture with a suitable protective adhesive foil.

  • Page 18: Install Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds

    Install LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS For measurement operation with a PC, the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS must be installed on the PC. PRIMES will be happy to provide you with a link to download the current version. Please contact your sales partner or contact us by e-mail: support@primes.de...

  • Page 19: Mounting

    Cube L Mounting Conditions at the installation site • The device must not be operated in a condensing atmosphere. • The ambient air must be free of gases and aerosols that interfere with the laser radiation (e.g. organic solvents, cigarette smoke, sulfur hexafluoride).
  • Page 20 Cube L Please observe: • the max. beam diameter of 45 mm on the absorber • the max. permissible power density of 4 kW/cm² on the absorber • the max. tolerance to the centered beam incidence of ± 5.0 mm • the max. angle of incidence of ± 5° perpendicular to the inlet aperture...

  • Page 21: Mount The Device

    Cube L 7.2.4 Mount the device DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the device is moved from its aligned position, increased scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam can occur during measuring operation (laser class 4).
  • Page 22 Cube L Bottom view Side view right Side view left Rear view Fig. 7.2: Mounting threads in the housing (dimensions in mm) Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 23: Removal From The Laser System

    Cube L Removal from the laser system Switch off the laser beam. Ensure that moving parts, e.g. robot arms, etc. are at a standstill and that they cannot be set in motion unintentionally. Unscrew the mounting screws (see Fig. 7.2 on page 22).

  • Page 24: Connections

    EMC-compliant. Therefore, in industrial environments with strong sources of interference, connection interruptions and data transmission distur- bances may occur. 8.2.1 PRIMES USB driver You will find the PRIMES USB driver for all USB-capable devices on the PRIMES web- site at: https://www.primes.de/en/support/downloads/software.html Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 25: Install The Usb Driver Manually

    8.2.2 Install the USB driver manually 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.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth

    Cube L Bluetooth ® A class 1 Bluetooth interface is integrated in the device. This enables a wireless con- ® nection with the PC, tablet or smartphone. When connected to a PC with a class 1 Bluetooth dongle, the range under free space conditions is approx. 100 m.

  • Page 27: Safety Interlock

    Cube L Safety interlock NOTICE Damaging/Destruction of the device If the safety interlock is not connected, the device can be damaged or de- stroyed due to overheating.  Connect the safety interlock to the device. The use of the safety interlock protects the device from damage in many situations.
  • Page 28 Cube L Safety interlock connection (view connection on device) Function Common pin Connected with pin 2, when ready for operation Connected with pin 2, when in safety interlock mode (absorber too hot) Tab. 8.1: Pin assignment of safety interlock connection Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 29: Laser Parameter Setting

    Cube L Laser parameter setting For correct measurements and to protect the device from damage, the following param- eters must be observed and adhered to. Setting the laser rise time The applicable irradiation time is between 0.1 s and 2.0 s, which has to be transferred to the laser controller as pulse duration/burst duration.

  • Page 30: Maximum Permissible Power Density

    Cube L Maximum permissible power density To avoid damage to the absorber, the maximum energy at the absorber must not be exceeded. The permissible energies vary depending on the beam diameter. A list of the permitted energy depending on the beam diameter is given in chapter 15 „Technical data“...

  • Page 31: Minimum And Maximum Energy Input Per Measurement

    Cube L 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. 500 J per measurement.

  • Page 32: Waiting Times Until The Next Measurement In Serial Measurements

    Cube L Absorber tempera- Min. energy input Max. energy input Max. energy input ture in °C in J in J for beam dia- in J for beam dia- meter > 35 mm meter > 28 mm 5 000 4 000 5 000 4 000 5 000 4 000 5 000 4 000 5 000...

  • Page 33: Measurement With Pulsed Lasers

    Cube L 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 ontimes/offtimes shorter than 50 μs a correct exposure time measurement is not possible.

  • Page 34: Measure

    Cube L Measure 10.1 Warning messages DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the device is moved from its aligned position, increased scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam can occur during measuring operation (laser class 4).
  • Page 35 Cube L NOTICE Damaging/Destruction of the device Contamination and fingerprints on the protective window can cause damage or cracking respectively splintering of the protective window during measuring operation.  Do not touch the protective window with bare hands.  Regularly check the condition of the protective window. The protective win- dow can be cleaned or replaced in case of heavy, non-removable contamina- tion (see chapter 12 „Maintenance and service“...

  • Page 36: Measuring With The Cube L

    Cube L 10.2 Measuring with the Cube L Please read chapter 9 „Laser parameter setting“ on page 29 first. 10.2.1 Start measurement Measurements with the Cube L are to be performed exclusively with a stationary laser beam. Observe the warning messages in chapter 10.1 on page 34.
  • Page 37 Cube L The screen displays the following measurement values: • Laser power in W  1) • Absorber temperature in °C • Pulse duration/burst duration in ms  For cw lasers, the measured power of the laser is displayed in W (Power) and the pulse dura- tion in ms (Time).

  • Page 38: Display Of Measurement Results

    W (Power) over the burst duration (corrected) in ms (Time). You can read out the last 30 measurements with the optional Android™ PRIMES Cube App for mobile devices or the optional LDS. Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 39: Measuring With The Optional Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds

    Cube L 10.3 Measuring with the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS Please read chapter 9 „Laser parameter setting“ on page 29 first. This chapter describes measurements with the LDS. For a detailed description of the soft- ware installation, file management and evaluation of the measured data, please refer to the separate operating manual “LDS”.
  • Page 40 Cube L The Connections window is displayed. Click on the desired device. Click the Connect to device button. If the device does not appear: Install the USB driver according  to chapter 8.2.2 on page 25. Check according to chapter 8.3.2 ...

  • Page 41: Open Toolbench Cube Measurement

    Cube L 10.3.2 Open toolbench Cube Measurement The Cube L 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 Cube Measurement toolbench was previously closed, the Open measurement toolbench button is displayed.

  • Page 42: Settings In The Device Control

    450 nm / 515 – 532 nm / 1 000 – 1 100 nm The calibrated wavelengths of 1 070 nm (within delivery) or 515 nm (optional) can be selected. For measuring blue lasers PRIMES recommends the use of the optional calibration of 515 nm. This enables better measurement accuracy.
  • Page 43 Cube L Option Explanation Inert gas mode The inert gas mode is not suitable for using the Cube L (continued) within a nitrogen atmosphere. Only use the inert gas mode when using the device e.g. in helium or argon. If the inert gas mode is activated when using the Cube L in air, there may be reduced measurement accuracy in the power measurement.
  • Page 44 Cube L Option Explanation Power saving functions The option switches the background lighting of the display in the Continuous back- ground lighting Cube L on or off. The setting is only possible with deselected option Turn off lighting after (in s).
  • Page 45 Cube L Option Explanation Save settings By pressing the button, the selected settings are transferred to the Cube L. By pressing the button, the last 30 measurements stored in the device Load measure- ments are read out from the Cube L memory.

  • Page 46: Start Measurement

    Cube L 10.3.4 Start measurement Measurements with the Cube L are to be performed exclusively with a stationary laser beam. The measurement in the Cube L starts automatically when the laser is switched on. The Start display field is therefore not active.

  • Page 47: Measuring Results Display

    Cube L 10.3.5 Measuring results display Display the current measurement in the toolbench Cube Measurement After the measurement is finished, the measurement results are displayed in the open toolbench Cube measurement (see below). For all tools, the displayed parameters can be adjusted by clicking the gear symbol...
  • Page 48 Cube L Display of the measurements stored in the Cube L Press the Load measurements button The last 30 measurements  stored in the device are read out of the memory of the Cube L. Switch to the Projects tab. The uploaded measurements are displayed in the project tree.
  • Page 49 Cube L Display of the measurements performed with the LDS Switch to the Projects tab. The measurements are dis- played in the project tree. Date, time and order of the dis- played measurements: Move the mouse pointer over the measurement.
  • Page 50 Cube L Evaluate measured values with the LDS tools Click the Power measurement selection in the drop-down list. The Graph, Results table and Measurement value display tools are displayed. The Power measurement  tool is not relevant for the Cube L. Open the desired tool and drag...
  • Page 51 Cube L For all tools, the displayed parameters can be adjusted by clicking the gear symbol For example, the rows/columns in the Results table can be swapped. For uploaded measurements from the Cube L, the numbering is descending (last/most recent measurement is referred „measurement 0“).

  • Page 52: Delete Measurements From The Memory Of The Cube L

    In the Cube App you can make additional settings for power saving functions and the automatic ready for measurement. Please find detailed information on the operation of the Cube App in the separate oper- ating manual Cube App. These can be found on the PRIMES website at: https://www.primes.de/en/support/downloads/operating-manuals.html Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Cube L Troubleshooting 11.1 Messages in the LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS during measurement If problems occur during a measurement, the 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 54 Cube L Device errors Device errors that can result in damage of the device are displayed in an orange window. In this case, proceed as follows: Fix the problem. Click the Confirm button to remove the message. The message disappears. If the problem is not fixed, then the message appears again shortly afterwards.

  • Page 55: Connection Failure With The Lds

    Cube L 11.2 Connection failure with the LDS Error Possible cause Solution The Bluetooth con- No Bluetooth con-  Connect the device to the PC according ® ® nection between the nection is estab- to chapter 8.3.3 on page 26. device and the LDS lished.
  • Page 56 Cube L Error Possible cause Solution A pulsed laser beam Not enough energy is When using pulsed laser radiation a correct cannot be measured. put into the absorber. exposure time measurement is possible up to a pulse frequency of 10 kHz and a duty cycle of 50 %.
  • Page 57 Set the shortest possible laser rise time. The set laser power When properly aligned and used, the cali- does not correspond brated PRIMES measuring device provides to the actual emitted reliable measured values. laser power. Increase the set power on the laser.

  • Page 58: Maintenance And Service

    For further cleaning, use a mixture of distilled water and isopropanol in a ratio of approx. 5:1. Use lint-free cleaning cloths that do not cause scratches. If these steps are not sufficient, please contact PRIMES or your PRIMES distribu- tor. 12.2.2 Cleaning the protective window After a measurement let the device cool down for an adequate period of time.

  • Page 59: Exchanging The Protective Window On The Device

    The protective window in the beam entrance is a wearing part and can be replaced if necessary. The protective window is coated with an anti-reflective coating and has low reflectance values of less than 1 %. To avoid increased reflection, use only original PRIMES protective windows. Protective window diameter 85 mm Glass thickness 2 mm Order number 410-011-030 (1 piece);...

  • Page 60: Warning Messages

    Cube L 12.3.1 Warning messages DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the protective window is not correctly positioned, reflections can cause directional laser radiation.  Ensure that the protective window is positioned evenly in the indentation on the O-ring.

  • Page 61: Exchanging The Protective Window

    Cube L 12.3.2 Exchanging the protective window Observe the warning messages in 12.3.1 on page 60. Let the device cool down for an adequate period of time. Put on suitable gloves. Unscrew the 4 Torx screws M3 x 6 mm on the protective window mount.

  • Page 62: 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 registered at the german „joint body“ for producers „Stiftung Elektro-Alt- geräte Register“...

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cube L Declaration of conformity Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...
  • Page 64 Cube L Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    Cube L Technical data Measurement parameters Power range 200 – 20 000 W Wavelength range (see identification plate) 440 – 460 nm, 510 – 540 nm, 800 – 1100 nm 450 nm, 515 – 532 nm, 1 000 – 1 100 nm Max. beam diameter on the absorber 45 mm Max. power density (peak) on > 10 mm 4 kW/cm²...
  • Page 66 Cube L Device parameters Max. absorber temperature 120 °C Max. angle of incidence perpendicular to inlet ± 5° aperture Max. centered tolerance ± 5.0 mm Measurement accuracy at angle of incidence up to 5° when using calibration 1 070 nm (within delivery) NIR laser (800 – 1100 nm) ± 3 %...
  • Page 67 Cube L Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (LxWxH) (without connectors) 92 x 97 x 65 mm Weight (approx.) 1 100 g Environmental Conditions Operating temperature range 15 – 40 °C Storage temperature range 5 – 50 °C Reference temperature 22 °C Permissible relative humidity 10 – 80 % (non-condensing) Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 68: Dimensions

    Cube L Dimensions Bottom view Side view right Front view Top view Dimensions in mm Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...
  • Page 69 Cube L Side view left Rear view Dimensions in mm Revision 04 EN - 03/2023...

  • Page 70: Appendix

    Cube L Appendix Diagrams for determining the max. laser power Max. laser power depending on the irradiation time Max. energy input for beam diameter: > 35 mm , 28 – 35 mm, 20 – 28 mm, < 20 mm 20 000 15 000 10 000 2 000 Maximum permissible irradiation time in s Cube L Max.

  • Page 71: Bgnu Gpl License Notice

    Cube L 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 72 PRIMES GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Germany Tel +49 6157 9878-0 info@primes.de www.primes.de...

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