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THORLABS CS20K2 Operation Manual

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LED UV Curing System
CS20K2 (365 nm),
CS20K3 (385 nm),
CS20K4 (395 nm),
CS20K5 (405 nm)
Operation Manual
2020

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  • Page 1 LED UV Curing System CS20K2 (365 nm), CS20K3 (385 nm), CS20K4 (395 nm), CS20K5 (405 nm) Operation Manual 2020...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 13-Nov-2020 Copyright © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword 1 General Information 1.1 Ordering Codes and Accessories 1.2 Requirements 1.2.1 Hardware Requirements 1.2.2 Software Requirements 2 Getting Started 2.1 Parts List 3 Operating Instructions 3.1 Operating Elements 3.2 Basic Setup 3.3 Display Operation 3.3.1 Settings 3.3.2 Continuous Mode 3.3.3 Timer Mode 3.3.4...
  • Page 4 5.4 Safety 5.5 Manufacturer Address 5.6 Warranty 5.7 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability 5.8 List of Acronyms 5.9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts and WEEE Policy...
  • Page 5 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! © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 6: General Information

    CS20Kx 1 General Information The Thorlabs LED spot UV curing systems CS20Kx are designed for curing (hardening) of ma- terial like certain inks, coatings, or adhesives which are formulated with photoinitiators and re- sins. When exposed to the correct energy and irradiance in the required band of UV light, poly- merization occurs, such that the adhesives harden or cure.

  • Page 7: Requirements

    · Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit) For operation of the CS20Kx with the CS2010 software, NI-VISA™ (version 5.0.2 or higher) is required. The NI-VISA™ engine comes with the Thorlabs CS2010 software available for down- load from the CS20Kx software tab, or can be downloaded also from National Instruments' website www.ni.com.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    1. CS2020 Driver for CS20Kx 2. Wide Range Power Supply (24V DC 1.5A) and Power Cord 3. CS20Hx Handheld Light Source with CS20A2 Collimation Adapter and Holder 4. USB 2.0 Cable 5. Safety Glasses 6. Quick Reference CS20Kx © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Collimated UV LED Output - Warning UV Protection Shield LED ON/OFF Switch on Handheld Light Source Holder for Handheld Unit Warning Do NOT look into the output aperture! Do NOT direct the UV emission onto skin, reflective surfaces or other people. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 10: Basic Setup

    Connect the DC output of the power supply to the jack “24VDC 1.5A” ) at the rear · panel. · Switch on the driver using the switch ) at the rear panel. Connect the driver to the control PC using the USB2.0 cable. · © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 11: Display Operation

    In Continuous Mode, this changes the function of the LED ON/OFF switches (5) and (12) between "Toggle" (push to switch on, push again to switch off) and "Hold" (the LED emits UV light only as long as the button is pushed). © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 12: Continuous Mode

    Each configuration can be renamed. Example: - Choose a configuration set and press OK button (4). A submenu comes up and highlights the name of the selected configuration set: - Press OK to enter edit mode: © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 13: Slope Mode

    In this mode, the LED intensity can be changed during exposure. Entering this mode, exposure time, start intensity and end intensity can be set. Pushing the LED button executes the ramp and the timer counter appears, emitting a beep ac- cording to the set interval. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 14: Irradiance Mode

    This applies to all stored exposure time values in Timer Mode, Slope Mode and pre-configurations: Note The measured value corresponds to the irradiance in an 8mm distance from the LED without optics (equal to 5mm from the front of the handheld unit). © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 15: User Limit

    This menu item displays information on the hardware and firmware: 3.4 Computer Interface The CS20Kx curing system can be remotely controlled by a PC via USB interface. The Thorlabs CS2010 software for the CS20Kx is available for download from the software tab.

  • Page 16: Graphic User Interface (Gui)

    For the former product CS2010, CS2010 sample applications will be copied to your VXIPNP directory during the driver package installation and can be found at C:\VXIPNP\WinNT\Thorlabs CS2010\Samples or C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\WinNT\Thorlabs CS2010\Samples 3.4.2 Graphic User Interface (GUI) Start the remote software by clicking to the icon on the desktop.

  • Page 17: Menu Bar

    CS2010. For information on the CS2020 device, please stick to this manual. The connected CS2020 is described as CS2010 in this panel. Please do not connect a CS2010 and a CS2020 simultaneously to the same PC. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 18: Continuous Mode

    Continuous Mode Set the desired Output intensity either by moving the slider or by entering a numeric value and control the LED by clicking to Handset Output button. Intensity change is possible with LED ON or OFF. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 19: Timer Mode

    Select an option from the column to the left, enter the desired name (12 characters max, valid characters are numbers, upper and lower case letters), set intensity and exposure time, then click Set to save the settings: © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 20: Slope Mode

    3.4.2.5 Slope Mode The software Slope Mode is equivalent to hardware Slope Mode Select the current values for Start Intensity and End intensity of the slope and the exposure time. The button Handset Output starts and terminates the exposure. © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 21: Foot Switch Operation

    In continuous mode, a continuous beep or a beep interval can be set. The beep interval can be set between Off and 99 sec. 3.6 Control of Other LEDs Using CS2020 Driver With the CAB-CS20 adapter cable, the CS2020 driver unit can control Thorlabs mounted LEDs as well as fiber coupled LEDs.

  • Page 22: Maintenance And Service

    ð If the error persists, please contact Thorlabs for advice. · Software CS2010 can not find CS20Kx: When first starting the software CS2010, no device is recognized. ð Uninstall NI-Visa, Driver package and CS2010 software and reinstall Driver and CS2010 software. © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 23 This way the exposure remains constant, ensuring best curing res- ults. Please find instructions on the procedure in the chapter Irradiance Mode © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 24: Appendix

    ) not included in base package ) non-condensing ) According to the standard IEC 62461:2006, Photobiological safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing) © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 25: Dimensions

    5 Appendix 5.2 Dimensions Main Unit © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 26 CS20Kx Handheld Light Source with LED © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 27: Spectra

    Do not expose human skin to the LED emission - this can lead to skin burns and skin cancer! Attention With the adapter cable CAB-CS20, the CS20Kx can alternatively be used with Thorlabs moun- ted leds. Please be aware, that in this case the system is user assembled and the user carries all responsibility for the safety of the system as stated in: The safety of any system incorporat- ing the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

  • Page 28: Manufacturer Address

    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.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    Thorlabs warrants material and production of the CS20Kx for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.

  • Page 30: List Of Acronyms

    International Electrotechical Commission Light Emitting Diode Liquid Crystal Personal Computer RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Software Universal Serial Bus Ultra Violet WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive © 2020 Thorlabs...

  • Page 31: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts And Weee Policy

    Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treat- ment 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 32 Index Error Handling Hardware Installation Parts List Software Installation Operation 4, 14 Configuration Mode Continuous Mode Irradiance Mode Settings Slope Mode Timer Mode User Limit Software Configuration Mode Continuous Mode Menu Slope Mode Timer Mode Specifications System © 2020 Thorlabs...
  • Page 33 www.thorlabs.com...

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