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Ethernet configuration ......................39 9.3.1 Set IP address of PC ....................39 9.3.2 Change IP address of a connected device ..............39 9.3.3 Establishing a connection to FPM ................40 9.3.4 Obtain an IP address automatically with DHCP ............41 Description of the LDS 10.1 Graphical user interface ......................42 10.1.1 The menu bar ......................43 10.1.2...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM 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 ranging from CO -, fiber- and solid-state lasers to diode lasers.
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.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Conversions and modifications The device may not be modified in terms of design or safety without the explicit consent of the manufacturer. The same applies to unauthorized opening, dismantling and repair. The removal of covers is only permitted within the scope of the intended use.
The LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS 2.98 can be used for setup. The LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS 2.98 is available free of charge on the PRIMES website at: https://www.primes.de/de/support/downloads/software.html.
The digits in the name indicate different types. These differ in their maximum permissible divergence as well as the imaging scale. • FocusParameterMonitor FPM 60 with a maximum divergence of 60 mrad and a 1:1 image • FocusParameterMonitor FPM 100 with a maximum divergence of 100 mrad and a 5:1 image •...
Device description Functional description The FPM is designed for laser beam measurement. The beam quality is controlled by means of periodic measurements which ensures the process quality. The following parameters are measured: • Laser power • Power density distribution • Beam position and beam geometry •...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Measuring principle The device determines the laser power in the power measuring unit according to the calorimetric principle. For this purpose the absorber of the power measuring unit is irradiated with the laser for a defined time. Using the known absorber mass and the specific heat capacity of the absorber material, the introduced energy can be calculated by the measured temperature increase.
Device description Optical displays 4.4.1 FPM PROFIBUS ® Color State Meaning Power Green Supply voltage applied. COM Run Green Communication takes place on the bus. Orange There is a connection, but no data is exchanged. COM Stop Orange Blinks The measuring device has no physical connection to the bus. Tab.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 4.4.3 FPM PROFINET ® Color State Meaning Power Green Supply voltage applied. Watchdog timeout or „Channel, generic or extended diagnostics Green present“ or system error. Grün Blinks DCP signal service is triggered via the bus. No configuration or slow physical connection or no physical connection. Blinks No data exchange.
Transport and storage Transport and storage NOTICE Damage/destruction of the device Hard impacts or dropping can damage the optical components. Handle the measuring device carefully during transport and installation. Mounting DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation An improper installation by unqualified personnel can lead to material damage or even personal injury.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 6.2.2 Possible mounting positions The FPM can be mounted both horizontally and vertically. Due to the danger of contamination we recommend a vertical mounting with a horizontal beam incidence. The plug connections should point downwards and unused sockets should be covered with the caps supplied. 6.2.3 Align the device DANGER...
Mounting 6.2.4 Mount the device NOTICE Damaging/destroying the device Screws which are too long can damage the screw-in thread. When choosing the mounting screws, please ensure that the maximum extension into the device does not exceed 12 mm. • Mount the device securely in order to prevent a relative movement to the beam axis, reducing a danger posed by scattered radiation.
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM Fig. 6.2: Mounting hole in the base plate (view A) Movement range shutter Movement range protective window cartridge Fig. 6.3: Mounting holes in the side wall (view B) Revision 06 EN 02/2023...
Mounting Removal from the laser system CAUTION Damage to hearing If the compressed air hose is loosened while still under pressure, this generates noise. This can cause hearing damage. Only loosen the compressed air hose when there is no longer any pressure. 1.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Connections FPM PROFIBUS ® PROFIBUS In/Out Voltage supply Maintenance hatch with Ethernet port Fig. 7.1: Connections FPM PROFIBUS ® 7.1.1 Interface description PROFIBUS ® Both the bus interface and the power supply are duplicated so that the FPM can be inserted into a line structure. There are five interfaces in total: •...
Connections Power supply (Power) Power is supplied via 7/8‘‘ connectors. The two connectors are internally connected 1:1. Pin assignment (top view mating side) Function GND actuator GND sensor FE (functional earth) Sensor supply 24 V Actuator supply 24 V Plug Socket Tab. 7.2: Connectors power supply Ethernet The Ethernet port is either hidden under the maintenance cover (Busaddress) or in a maintenance hatch with...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 7.1.3 Device master file (GSD data) The GSD file for the FPM without a caustic option and with a PROFIBUS interface has the name PRI_0305. GSD. It is located on the supplied data carrier. Fig. 7.3: Integration of the GSD file under Step7 Revision 06 EN 02/2023...
Connections FPM PROFINET ® PROFINET ® -Ports Voltage supply Maintenance hatch with Ethernet port Fig. 7.4: Connections FPM PROFINET ® 7.2.1 Interface description PROFINET ® Both the bus interface and the power supply are duplicated so that the FPM can be inserted into a line structure. There are five interfaces in total: •...
The GSDML file for the FPM with caustic option and with a PROFINET interface has the name ® GSDML-V2.2-PRIMES-FPM-PN-CU-AIO-20151022.xml. It is located on the supplied data carrier. Fig. 7.5: Integration of the GSDML file under Step7 Revision 06 EN 02/2023...
Connections FPM PROFINET ® Voltage supply Ethernet-Port PROFINET ® -Ports Fig. 7.6: Connetions FPM PROFINET ® 7.3.1 Interface description PROFINET ® Both the bus interface and the power supply are duplicated so that the FPM can be inserted into a line structure. There are five interfaces in total: •...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM Power supply (XD1/XD2 The connectors for the PROFINET M12 power supply are 5-pin, L-coded M12 connectors. ® They are internally through-connected 1:1. The plug is used for feeding, the socket for looping through the supply voltage Pin assignment (top view mating side) Function Sensor power supply 24 V GND actuator...
Connections 7.3.2 Device master file (GSDML data) The GSDML file for the FPM with caustic option and with PROFINET M12 interface has the name ® GSDML-V2.42-FPM-PN-CU-20220922.xml. It is located on the supplied data carrier. Fig. 7.7: Integration of the GSDML file under Step7 Locking device for interlock If the device is mounted in a welding gun, for example, the contact pressure establishes an electrical connection between the contact piece and the lower part.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Compressed Air Connection CAUTION Damage to hearing If the compressed air hose is loosened while still under pressure, this generates noise. This can cause hearing damage. Only loosen the compressed air hose when there is no longer any pressure. NOTICE Risk of damage to optical components Contaminated compressed air can cause permanent damage to the optical components of the...
PROFIBUS®-/PROFINET® parameter set PROFIBUS -/PROFINET parameter set ® ® The data that the FPM exchanges with the higher-level controller via the fieldbus can be divided into input and output data and error identifier: In the registers the data are stored in the following format: Fieldbus Format PROFINET...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Inputs PROFINET ® Unit/ PROFIBUS PROFINET ® ® refresh Length Type Sign rate Adress Version Device/Software revision 2 byte word (read only) Maximal capacity 4 byte Dword Minimal energy 4 byte Dword Minimal irradiation time 2 byte word Maximal irradiation time 2 byte word...
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PROFIBUS®-/PROFINET® parameter set PROFINET ® PROFIBUS PROFINET ® ® Unit/refresh Length Type Sign rate Adress Group warning: 288.0 288.0 288.0 bool general warning 288.1 288.1 288.1 bool Group warning: 288.2 288.2 288.2 bool single measurement warning Group warning: 288.3 288.3 288.3 bool caustic measurement warning...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM PROFINET ® PROFIBUS PROFINET ® ® Unit/refresh Length Type Sign rate Adress µm/per ROI window position y measuring 2 byte word cycle µm/per ROI window size x measuring 2 byte word cycle µm/per ROI window size y measuring 2 byte word cycle...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM Unit/ Register- Adress refresh Length Type Sign adress rate Attenuation; if flag "automatic exposure control" dB * (-10) 2 byte word (optimizer) is set: start value for optimization Integration time; if flag "automatic exposure con- trol" (optimizer) is set: start value for optimization µsec 4 byte Dword 2 byte...
PROFIBUS®-/PROFINET® parameter set Error identifier The error identifiers are divided into the six groups as described below: Hardware, Parameter selection, etc. When outputting the error identifiers, it should be noted that the error identifiers within a group are added up. In the parameter selection group, for example, the error identifier „3“...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 8.3.3 Error identifier single plane measurement Group message “Error Single-Plane Measurement“ is set. „Measurement Failure“ is set. Error Error condition Identification Trigger-Timeout occurred No laser pulse within 2 s after start. 0x0001 Error with upstream measurement 0x0002 Error with raw data measurement Problem of FPGA process.
PROFIBUS®-/PROFINET® parameter set 8.3.5 Warning identifier single plane measurement Group message “Warning Single-Plane Measurement“ is set. “Irradiation failure” is set. Warning Warning Condition Identification Beam on the left edge Calculated subwindow or pos_x - r on the left edge 0x0001 Beam on the right edge Calculated subwindow or pos_x + r on the right edge 0x0002...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Install and configure LDS The PRIMES LDS can be installed on the PC to operate the measuring devices. The LDS controls the measurements and returns the measurement results in graphical form. The PRIMES LDS is available on the PRIMES website at: https://www.primes.de/de/support/downloads/software.html.
Choose one of the following options to establish a connection between the PRIMES device and the PC. The IP address of the PRIMES device can only be changed once this connection has been established (see chapter 9.3.2 „Change IP address of a connected device“ on page 39).
The file name is buspro.log.YYYY.MM.DD (YYYY.MM.DD = date the file was created). 7. Click the Save button (the configuration is saved and does not need to be re-entered when restarting the LDS). 8. Click on the Search PRIMES Devices button: •...
Install and configure LDS 9.3.4 Obtain an IP address automatically with DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables a device to be automatically integrated into an existing network without manual configuration. Activate the DHCP function in the LaserDiagnosticSoftware with the command: se0332 ...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM Description of the LDS The LDS is the control center for all PRIMES measuring devices that measure the beam distribution as well as focus geometries by means of which the beam propagation characteristics can be determined. The LDS includes all functions necessary for the control of measurements and displays the measuring results graphically.
Description of the LDS It is possible to open several measuring and dialogue windows simultaneously. In this case, windows that are basically important (for the measurement or the communication) remain in the foreground. All other dialog windows fade into the background as soon as a new window opens. Fig.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 10.1.2 The toolbar By clicking the symbols in the toolbar, the following program menus can be opened. File management Display type File selection Plane selection Fig. 10.5: Symbols in the toolbar 1 - Create a new data record 2 - Open an existing data record 3 - Save the current data record 4 - Open the isometric view of the selected data record...
Description of the LDS 10.1.3 Menu overview File Opens a new file for the measuring data Open Opens a measuring file with the extensions “.foc” or “.mdf” Close Closes the file selected in the toolbar Close all Closes all files opened Save Saves the current file in foc- or mdf format Opens the menu for the storage of the files selected in the toolbar.
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Communication The system searches the bus for the different device addresses. This is necessary whenever Rescan bus the device configuration at the PRIMES bus was changed after starting the software. Free Communication Display of the communication on the PRIMES bus...
Measurement settings Measurement settings 11.1 Warning messages DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the shutter is not opened before the laser is switched on, directional reflections of the laser beam will occur (laser class 4). ...
11.2.1 Establish connection To create a setup with the PRIMES LDS an Ethernet connection of the FPM to the computer (or network) must be available and the software must be installed on a windows based PC. See chapter 9.3 on page39 11.2.2...
Measurement settings 11.2.3 Measurement window In the Measurement settings dialog box, select the largest possible setting for the measurement window: Clear the Symmetric and Optimum check boxes. (Check mark must not be set) Activate False Colors for better interpretation ...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 11.2.4 The command line „Command“ The FPM is controlled via the command line in Communication > Free Communication. The following commands are used during the installation: • profiMeas • svSetup profiMeas The profiMeas command sets the measurement mode when connected to the LDS. The measurement with the PLC (if available) is not affected.
Measurement settings 11.2.5 Creating setups To change and save setups, proceed as follows: Choose again Communication > Free Communication Type the following commands into the Command line and press the Send key after each command: • svSetup 01 A0 T2 BF 0200 30 M3 •...
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 11.2.6 Checking the beam position Go to Communication > Free Communication enter the following command: profiMeas 2 0 then click Send. Now a measurement can be triggered via the system. As soon as the measurement is finished, press Start in the measurement settings. The FPM then displays the last level measured.
Measurement settings 11.4 Determine exposure time with the help of the LDS The following procedure is recommended to set the exposure time using the LDS. The exposure time corresponds to the amplification of the FPM. Several consecutive measurements are usually required to determine the exposure time. Before each additional laser pulse (before each measurement), check the remaining capacity of the absorber.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 11.4.3 Setting the gain Historically, the optical amplification is set in the LDS. With the FPM, the exposure time of the CCD sensor is set here. The exposure time depends on the power density of the laser. The power density changes with the laser power and the beam diameter.
Measurement settings 11.5 Determine the exposure time via the PLC Several consecutive measurements are usually required to determine the exposure time. Before each additional laser pulse (before each measurement), check the remaining capacity of the absorber. The value of the remaining capacity is sent via the PLC. NOTICE Damage/destruction of the device due to excess temperature If the remaining energy input is not taken into account before each measurement, the absorber...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM Adress Parameter Value Comment 256.0 setup 1 256.1 setup 2 No setup use 256.2 setup 3 256.3 setup 4 257.0 Measuring mode 0 FALSE Normal measurement with measurement result transfer 257.1 Measuring mode 1 FALSE 257.2 Evaluation 0 FALSE valuation with 2nd moments 257.3...
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Exposure times of 200 µs and 35 ms are used as a reference point for usable measurements. To illustrate the optimization process, the measurement data for each iteration step are read out and listed. To graphically illustrate the changes, the results are also shown as excerpts from the display in PRIMES’ own LDS software.
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time exposure time irridation failure GroupWarnSingle WarnSingle % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time exposure time irridation failure GroupWarnSingle WarnSingle ...until the limit value of overmodulation of 5% of the beam area is underrun. Thus the entry for overdriving is omitted in the warning code.
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Measurement settings % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time exposure time irridation failure GroupWarnSingle WarnSingle % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time exposure time irridation failure GroupWarnSingle WarnSingle % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time exposure time...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time exposure time irridation failure GroupWarnSingle WarnSingle The ROI (region of interest) situated around the actual beam can now be determined correctly. The maximum value of the measurement data is not yet within the target window. % of the beam saturated used exposure time optimal exposure time...
Measuring Measuring 12.1 Measuring procedure The measuring sequences are exemplary and only describe the sequence. Checking and ensuring compliance with the maximum energy input and the maximum absorber temperature must be supplemented and ensured by the user! 12.1.1 Measuring procedure power measurement System Sets command.start (259.0) If Shutter is open:...
Measuring 12.1.5 Measuring procedure combined measurement Triggered focus and power measurement. System Sets command.start for power module (259.0) If shutter is open: (285.0) Power module deletes status.idle (284.4) Power module sets status.acknowledge (284.6) Deletes command.start for power module (259.0) Power module deletes status.acknowledge (284.6) Power module ensures readiness for operation Power module deletes status.measurement_finished (284.2) Power module sets status.ready (284.0)
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 12.2 Timing diagrams 12.2.1 Timing diagram power measurement As soon as the shutter is open, the device is ready for operation. In order to initialize the measuring device for the measurement, the bit „start” has to be set in the ”Command“-byte by the external control (see Fig. 12.1). Fig.
Measuring 12.2.2 Timing diagram focus measurement (untriggered) Fig. 12.2: Timing diagram focus measurement (untriggered) The measuring parameters (setup no. or detailed measuring parameters) must be set before the “Start” flag is set. To confirm that the start command and measuring parameters have been received, the “Start Acknowledge”...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM Only then can the “Start” flag be deactivated, since the measurement starts after that (this only applies to untriggered measurements; with triggered measurements, “Start Acknowledge” can be acknowledged directly by deactivating “Start”). Once “Start” has been deactivated again, “Start Acknowledge” is deactivated and “Measurement Running”...
Measuring 12.2.3 Timing diagram focus measurement (triggered) The following timing diagram shows a triggered measurement. This is the standard case. Fig. 12.3: Timing diagram focus measurement (triggered) The measuring parameters (setup no. or detailed measuring parameters) must be set before the “Start”...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM Once it is ready to measure, it is set to “Ready”. “Laser On” indicates that the laser should now be switched on. The laser pulse shouldn’t have been triggered in advance, since in that case it could be gone by the time the device is ready to measure! The laser pulse triggers the actual measurement.
Measuring 12.2.4 Timing diagram caustic measurement Fig. 12.4: Timing diagram caustic measurement t12: Before the start of the first single plane measurement, “Caustic Measurement” must be set and then only deactivated once “Caustic Measurement Finished” has been set. If several caustics are to be measured in succession, the flag can also remain permanently set.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM t15: Once the caustic fit and calculation of the beam parameters have been performed, “Caustic Measurement Finished” is set. Then the results (“Caustic Variables”) will also be available. If errors occur, “Caustic Measurement Failure” is set, the cause of the failure is coded in the logs identifier for caustic measurement errors/warnings.
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Measuring If the shutter is closed, opening must be triggered by setting the “do_open_shutter” bit in the FPM command byte. If the “shutter_is_open” flag is set in the FPM status word (status of the power module), this has happened and the device is ready for measurement. “Do_open_shutter” can then be deleted. To initialize the measurement, the “start”...
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM t16: When the calculations have been completed (or a fatal error has occurred), the flags “finished” and “idle” are set. If the “measurement failure” flag is set, a fatal error has occurred and the measurement or calculation was aborted. The cause of the error is encoded in the register “Error identifier”. If “measurement failure”...
Display of a measurement in the web browser Display of a measurement in the web browser The FPM has a web interface. This can be used to display a measurement as an HTML page. For the FPM with PROFIBUS® or PROFINET® , the Ethernet port may be located under the cover of the maintenance flap.
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FocusParameterMonitor FPM After a measurement, the single planes that have been measured are shown. It will display the power density distribution as a 2D display and the measuring values in tabular form. If a caustic has been measured, this is also presented in 2D. The calculated values are shown in tabular form.
4. 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. 5. If these steps are not sufficient, please contact PRIMES or your PRIMES distributor. 14.3...
The protective window is coated with an anti-reflection coating and has low reflection values of less than 1%. To avoid increased reflection values, use only original PRIMES protective windows. CAUTION...
Maintenance and Service 14.4.1 Exchange of the protective window cartridge The protective window is inside an exchangeable cartridge, which can be exchanged fast and without any tools. 1. Please observe the safety instructions in chapter „1 Basic safety notes“ on page 7. 2.
FocusParameterMonitor FPM 14.4.2 Exchanging or cleaning of the protective window The protective window in the exchangeable cartridge is an expendable part, which can be exchanged when necessary. The exchangeable cartridge can be disassembled for cleaning or to replace the protective glass: 1.
64319 Pfungstadt Germany If you are located outside the EU, please contact your local PRIMES distributor to discuss the disposal procedure for your PRIMES measuring device. PRIMES is registered at the german „joint body“ for producers „Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register“ (Stiftung EAR).
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