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  • Page 2 All Gentec-EO products carry a one-year warranty from the date of shipment on material or workmanship defects when used under normal operating conditions. Gentec-EO will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any product that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 3 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use a Gentec-EO device if the monitor or the detector looks damaged or if you suspect that the device is not operating properly. Appropriate installation must be done for water-cooled and fan-cooled detectors. Refer to the specific instructions for more information.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 Table of contents PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series handled laser probe .................... 6 1.1. Included with your PRONTO-HP ........................6 1.2. Introduction ................................. 6 1.3. Warnings and disclaimer ..........................7 1.4. Basics operating instructions (PRONTO-500/3K/6K/10K) ................ 8 1.4.1.
  • Page 5 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 3.4.3. SSE mode on PRONTO-500-IPL ......................24 USB communication ..............................25 4.1. Description ................................. 25 4.2. Setting up communication to the PRONTO ....................25 4.2.1. Connect the PRONTO ..........................25 4.2.2. To echo commands ..........................25 4.2.3.

  • Page 6: Pronto-High-Power Series Handled Laser Probe

    If the desired wavelength is outside the calibrated spectral range, you can use the correction factor function to adjust the displayed measures. Call your nearest Gentec-EO distributor to repair or to recalibrate the PRONTO. To find the nearest Gentec-EO office or distributor in your country, go to www.gentec-eo.com/contact-us.

  • Page 7: Warnings And Disclaimer

    Be careful not to exceed the maximum levels and densities stated in the specifications. In no event shall Gentec-EO or any of its affiliates be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential injury to persons or damage to property caused by the use of any of our products. By...

  • Page 8: Basics Operating Instructions (Pronto-500/3K/6K/10K)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 1.4. BASICS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (PRONTO-500/3K/6K/10K) 1.4.1. Basics operating instructions for the single-shot power mode (SSP) These are available on all models (except PRONTO-500-IPL). In the SSP mode, the PRONTO-HIGH-POWER takes a single measurement of laser power in a few seconds. A.

  • Page 9: Basic Operating Instructions For The Single-Shot Energy Mode (Sse)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 C. Read the measurement  Turn off or block the laser beam and read the power measurement on the PRONTO screen.  More details about the operating instructions are explained in Section 2. 1.4.2.
  • Page 10 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 B. Expose the device to a pulse of light  Aim the light at the center of the absorber.  Turn on the light source and allow the PRONTO to be exposed to a single pulse. ...

  • Page 11: Basic Operating Instructions For Continuous Mode (Cwp)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 1.4.3. Basic operating instructions for continuous mode (CWP) These are only available on PRONTO-500. In the continuous mode, the PRONTO-500 continually updates the laser power measurement (valid for lower laser powers than the SSP mode). A.

  • Page 12: Pronto-High-Power Series Specifications

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 1.5. PRONTO-HIGH-POWER SERIES SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1. Power detectors These products have a calibration at 1064 nm (YAG) and can be calibrated at 10.6 µm (CO ) on custom demands only. They also have a traceable wavelength correction to complete the calibrated spectral range. The following specifications are based on a one-year calibration cycle, an operating temperature of 15 ºC to 28 ºC (59 ºF to 82 ºF) and a relative humidity not exceeding 80%.
  • Page 13 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 PRONTO-3K PRONTO-6K PRONTO-10K PRONTO-500 Physical characteristics Dimensions [mm] (head) 88 x 88 x 32 88 x 88 x 43 88 x 88 x 36 88 x 88 x 46 Dimensions [mm] (monitor) 41 W x 140 L x 16 D Cable length [m] Weight [g] 1015...

  • Page 14: Energy Detectors

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 1.5.2. Energy detectors See the PRONTO-500 specifications for operating and storage temperature ranges, as well as physical characteristics and the user interface. Unit PRONTO-500-IPL Spectral range µm 0.19 - 2.5 Calibrated wavelength 1064 23.76 Optical aperture Ø...

  • Page 15: Mechanical Description

    The central part of the yellow sticker on the rear face turns to black when the temperature of the device exceeds 65 °C (150 °F). This indicates that the detector was probably damaged due to overheating. In this case, contact your local Gentec-EO representative.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. USER INTERFACE Figure 1. User interface Device state The top portion of the display shows the battery level and the selected wavelength. In the PRONTO-500, the top portion also indicates the measurement mode. Its default mode is SSP, which works like the PRONTO-3K/6K/10K.

  • Page 17: Changing The Settings

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 2.3. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 2.3.1. Opening and closing the settings menu When the device is on, short press the on/off/settings button to access the menu. Pressing the button again will close it and save whatever settings have been changed. 2.3.2.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Correction Factor

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 2.3.5. Adjusting the correction factor It is possible to adjust the calibration of the device. You can do so by applying a correction factor to the measurements. To access the correction factor menu, simply press the CAL button .

  • Page 19: Changing The Wavelength

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 2.4. CHANGING THE WAVELENGTH Before making a measurement, it is important that you adjust the calibration of the device to the wavelength of the source to be measured. To do so, press the wavelength button to display a list of presets.

  • Page 20: Making A Measurement (Ssp Mode Only)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 2.5. MAKING A MEASUREMENT (SSP MODE ONLY) Once all the settings are adjusted, you are ready to make a measurement. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. We recommend placing the device on an optical stand or on a horizontal surface when making a measurement.

  • Page 21: Acquiring, Transferring And Deleting Data

    . You can download our latest version of the software in the downloads section of our website (https://gentec-eo.com/downloads). The data will be uploaded on your computer in a text format, which you can save to a known location on your computer and then open in your preferred analysis software.

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions (Pronto-500 And Pronto-500-Ipl)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (PRONTO-500 AND PRONTO-500-IPL) 3.1. ZEROING (CWP MODE ON PRONTO-500 ONLY) Block off any laser radiation to the detector. To set the zero, wait until the reading has stabilized. The power read by the device may not be exactly zero, even in the absence of a laser beam incident on the sensor, if the device is not thermally stable.

  • Page 23: Setting The Trigger Level (Sse Mode On Pronto-500-Ipl Only)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 3.3. SETTING THE TRIGGER LEVEL (SSE MODE ON PRONTO-500-IPL ONLY) In SSE mode, it is possible to control the trigger level. To access the trigger level menu, simply press the trigger level button at the bottom of the measurement screen.

  • Page 24: Making A Measurement

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 3.4. MAKING A MEASUREMENT Once all the settings are adjusted and the desired measurement mode is selected, you are ready to make a measurement. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. We recommend placing the device on an optical stand or on a horizontal surface when making a measurement.

  • Page 25: Usb Communication

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 USB COMMUNICATION 4.1. DESCRIPTION The PRONTO has one communication mode, and it is in ASCII. The format will require text input commands which follow rules stated in Section 4.3. Section 4.5 describes all the commands. The USB class used by the PRONTO is a communications device class (CDC).

  • Page 26: Serial Command Format

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 4.3. SERIAL COMMAND FORMAT 4.3.1. Serial protocol rules Commands are sent as text strings. The response will either be data or an empty string. 4.3.2. Text mode rules All text commands must begin with a trig character (*). You do not need to end with a line feed or a carriage return.

  • Page 27: List Of Serial Commands For The Pronto (Summary)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 4.4. LIST OF SERIAL COMMANDS FOR THE PRONTO (SUMMARY) Command Name Command Description Display Set scale Manually sets the scale Set scale up Changes scale to the next higher scale Set scale down Changes scale to the next lower scale Get current scale index Returns scale index between 0 and 41...

  • Page 28: Detailed Description Of The Serial Commands For Pronto (Complete)

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 4.5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SERIAL COMMANDS FOR PRONTO (COMPLETE) 4.5.1. Display 01 – Set scale This command is used to force the display of the current data into a specific scale. The lower scale is always zero, the higher scales can be found in the table below.
  • Page 29 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 03 – Set scale down This command is used to force the display of the current data into a lower scale. Command Parameters Answer Model available None PRONTO-500-IPL 04 – Get current scale index This command returns the scale index between 0 and 41.
  • Page 30 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 07 – Display valid scale This command is used to display all the valid scales that the connected head supports. The scales are displayed in the scale index. Please refer to the set scale section for the table correspondence. Command Parameters Answer...

  • Page 31: Data Acquisition

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 10 – Get measure mode display This command returns the PRONTO’s measurement mode. Depending on the type of PRONTO, it can be in continuous power mode in W (CWP), in single-shot power mode in W (SSP) or in single-shot energy mode in J (SSE).
  • Page 32 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 13 – Send continuous transmission of data This command is used to send data to the serial port at a frequency of 6.8 Hz (in CWP mode). Command Parameters Answer Model available None Data in ASCII (scientific notation) Examples...
  • Page 33 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 16 – Send temperature of detector This command is used to send temperature data to the serial port, according to the data sampling rate. To use the TMP1 command, the CAU command needs to be activated. Using the TMP1 command will send the temperature at the same rate as the CAU command.

  • Page 34: Setup

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 4.5.3. Setup 17 – Set personal wavelength correction in nm This command is used to specify the wavelength in nm being used on the detector. The internal memory in the detector contains measured spectral data for a wide range of wavelengths. A valid value is set between the lowest and highest wavelengths supported by the device, and it should not be a floating point value.

  • Page 35: Control

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 19 – Get wavelength This command returns the wavelength in nm. Command Parameters Answer Model available None Returns the wavelength in nm Example Command: *GWL Answer: PWC: 1064<CR><LF> 4.5.4. Control 20 – Set anticipation This command is used to enable or disable the anticipation processing when the device is reading from a wattmeter.
  • Page 36 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 22 – Set zero offset This command subtracts the current value from all future measurements from the moment the command is issued to set a new zero point. Command Parameters Answer Model available None Autoscale: Please Wait…...
  • Page 37 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 26 – Get user multiplier This command returns the multiplier value. Command Parameters Answer Model available None Current multiplier value Example Command: *GUM Answer: User multiplier: 2.5000000E+00<CR><LF> 27 – Set user offset This command is used to set the value of the offset. Command Parameters Answer...
  • Page 38 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 29 – Short touch on button This command is used to simulate a short touch on any button shown on the display and the home button. Each button is numbered from 1 to 7 and is ordered like a book, from the left to right and top to bottom. The 0 number is reserved to control the home button.
  • Page 39 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 Example The next example shows how to change the mode using the following sequence (for PRONTO-500). Command: *PRS0 from the main menu Answer: ACK *PRS4 from the mode menu Answer: ACK Then use PRS with one of the following numbers: PRS1=SSP PRS2=CWP 30 –...

  • Page 40: Instrument And Detector Information

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 4.5.5. Instrument and detector information 31 – Query version This command is used to query the device to get information about the firmware version and the device type. Command Parameters Answer Model available None Version and device type Example...
  • Page 41 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 Hexadecimal structure Converted Definition Valid Address Value value 0010 00C1 Minimum wavelength LSB (nm) 0011 0000 Minimum wavelength MSB (nm) 0012 0001 Is the attenuator available LSB (1= yes 0 = no) 0013 0000 Is the attenuator available MSB (1= yes 0 = no) 0014...
  • Page 42 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 Command Parameters Answer Model available None A hexadecimal structure described in the table below The first byte represents the validity of the structure: 0 represents a valid line while 1 is the end of the structure.
  • Page 43 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 Hexadecimal structure Converted value Definition Valid Address Value 002A 39 31 002B 36 39 Detector serial number in ASCII (199672) 002C 32 37 002D 00 00 00 = null termination character 002E 0000 10.0 Trigger level LSB (between 0.1 and 99.9) (0x41200000)

  • Page 44: Error Messages

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 36 – Return instrument global information This command is used to getting general information about the device. This information is included in the previous commands. The information is the identification number of the firmware, the device model and the firmware version.

  • Page 45: General Information

     Operating environment temperature: 10 °C to 40 °C, RH < 80% It is possible to store and operate your Gentec-EO PRONTO-HIGH-POWER detectors beyond this range. For any specific requirements, please contact your local Gentec-EO representative. For the most accurate measurements, center the beam on the sensor face. The beam diameter on the sensor should ideally be the same size as the beam diameter of the original calibration, which corresponds to >...
  • Page 46 Slight discoloration of the coating may occur, but this does not affect the calibration. In the event of major damage to the coating, the PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series sensors can be recoated. Contact your local Gentec-EO representative for information on repairs and recalibration. Go to www.gentec-eo.com/contact-us.

  • Page 47: Not Exceeding The Maximum Sensor Temperature

    The handle on the PRONTO-HIGH-POWER is for carrying purposes only. It is not recommended for the user to hold the PRONTO-HIGH-POWER during measurements. Extreme caution must be taken during laser power measurement. Gentec-EO is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by misuse.

  • Page 48: Usb Driver Installation

    As new and improved versions of the device firmware are created, it is in your best interest to update your PRONTO. The latest device firmware can be downloaded from the Gentec-EO website at https://gentec-eo.com/downloads. Find the file that corresponds to your PRONTO and follow our simple,...

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU EMC Directive Manufacturer’s Name: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 445, avenue St-Jean Baptiste, Suite 160 Québec (Québec) G2E 5N7 Canada European Representative Name: Laser Components S.A.S. Representative’s Address: 45 bis Route des Gardes 92190 Meudon...

  • Page 50: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU EMC Directive Manufacturer’s Name: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 445, avenue St-Jean Baptiste, Suite 160 Québec (Québec) G2E 5N7 Canada European Representative Name: Laser Components S.A.S.

  • Page 51: Appendix A - Weee Directive

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 10. APPENDIX A – WEEE DIRECTIVE Recycling and separation procedure for WEEE directive 2012/19/EU: This section is used by the recycling center when the detector reaches the end of its life. Removing the insulation or troubling the inside of the monitor will void the detector warranty.

  • Page 52: Appendix B - Installing The Prontodatatransfer Software

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 11. APPENDIX B – INSTALLING THE PRONTODATATRANSFER SOFTWARE Download and install the driver from our website. Download the software file from our website. Double-click the .exe file to start the installer. Choose the folder for the installation and click next until the installation is complete. Then click close.
  • Page 53 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 A download window appears with a download file button. Click the download file button and select a known folder on your computer where you will save the data. Do not forget to also enter a file name. The file format is .txt.
  • Page 54 PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 You can now open and analyze the data in your preferred data analysis software.

  • Page 55: Appendix C - Updating The Pronto Firmware

    PRONTO-HIGH-POWER series user manual - revision 1.8 12. APPENDIX C – UPDATING THE PRONTO FIRMWARE Before updating the firmware, transfer any saved data using the ProntoDataTransfer software. Download the executable from our website. Plug your PRONTO to your computer using a USB cable. Warning Do not unplug the PRONTO or turn off your computer while you are updating your device.

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