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  • Page 1 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4...
  • 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-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 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-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 Table of contents PRONTO-Si handheld laser probe..........................6 1.1. Included with your PRONTO-Si ......................... 6 1.2. Introduction ................................6 1.3. Warnings and disclaimer ........................... 6 1.4. Specifications ............................... 7 1.5. Mechanical description ............................9 User interface ................................
  • Page 5 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 4.5.2. Data acquisition ............................23 4.5.3. Setup ................................24 4.5.4. Control ................................ 25 4.5.5. Instrument and detector information ....................27 4.6. Error messages..............................32 Safety instructions..............................32 5.1. General ................................32 5.2. Damage to the optical absorber material ....................32 5.3.

  • Page 6: Pronto-Si Handheld Laser Probe

    1.3. WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMER 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 purchasing from Gentec-EO or any of its affiliates, you hereby indicate that you understand and agree to the disclaimer below.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 1.4. SPECIFICATIONS 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%. Monitors must be stored in an environment between 10 ºC to 60 ºC (50 ºF to 140 ºF) and a relative humidity not exceeding 90%.
  • Page 8 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 PRONTO-Si Ambient temperature: 15 ºC - 28 ºC Operating conditions Maximum Relative humidity: 80% Damage Threshold 100 W/cm Absorber Silicon Attenuator Integrated slide-in OD1 attenuator Dimensions Open 41.0 W x 216.2 L x 15.8 D mm Closed 41.0 W x 136.0 L x 22.1 D mm...

  • Page 9: Mechanical Description

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 1.5. MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION Figure 1. PRONTO-Si mechanics Sensor The laser must be centered on the absorber when making a measurement. Slide-in attenuator The position of the OD1 integrated filter is known, and the measured power is automatically adjusted.

  • Page 10: User Interface

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 2. USER INTERFACE 2.1. LIST OF ICONS ICON NAME DESCRIPTION Indicates the battery level. Battery If the battery icon is red, recharge immediately. The yellow lightning sign indicates the battery is charging. Bar-graph Press → switches to bar-graph mode Min/Max Press →...

  • Page 11: Description Of The Screens

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 2.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCREENS SCREEN FUNCTIONS Common features Top row:  Displays the battery indicator, wavelength, and attenuator on/off state. Bottom row:  Left button toggles between the three display modes (real-time, bar-graph, and min/max).
  • Page 12 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 SCREEN FUNCTIONS Zeroing  The PRONTO is setting the zero offset for all ranges to ensure the accuracy of the measurements (see 3.3). Settings  Displays the settings controls and menus.  Automatically saves the orientation (see 3.2.3) and brightness (3.2.4) upon exit.

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. TURNING THE DEVICE ON AND OFF Turn on: Press the on/off/settings button Turn off: Press and hold the on/off/settings button for 3 seconds. The device will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity, except if data is being acquired.

  • Page 14: Opening And Closing The Settings Menu

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 There are six presets in the wavelength menu. The values can be set to any wavelength between 320 nm and 1100 nm. To change a value, press it until the screen changes to the set wavelength menu. Each digit is changed individually by selecting it and pressing the up/down arrows.

  • Page 15: Zeroing

    When the offset is applied to the measurement, the zero button is white . The offset stays active until the zero button is pressed again or until the PRONTO-Si is turned off. 3.4. MAKING A MEASUREMENT Once all the settings are adjusted, you are ready to make a measurement. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below.

  • Page 16: Acquiring, Transferring And Deleting Data

    When acquiring data, the PRONTO-Si does not automatically shut down, even if the head is flipped closed. 3.5.2. Transferring data To retrieve the data, you must connect the PRONTO-Si to your computer with a USB cable and use the ProntoDataTransfer software .

  • Page 17: Usb Communication

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 4. USB COMMUNICATION 4.1. DESCRIPTION The PRONTO has one communication mode: ASCII. The format will require text input commands which follow the rules stated in section 0. The section 0 describes all the commands.

  • Page 18: Serial Command Format

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 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 19: List Of Serial Commands For The Pronto (Summary)

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 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...

  • Page 20: Detailed Description Of The Serial Commands For Pronto (Complete)

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 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 21 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 03 - Set scale down This command is used to force the display of the current data into a lower scale. Command Parameters Answer None 04 - Get current scale index This command returns the scale index between 0 and 41. Please refer to the set scale command (SCS) details for the complete scale index table.
  • Page 22 W (CWP), the single-shot power mode in W (SSP), or the single-shot energy mode in J (SSE). Command Parameters Answer None CWP = 0 SSP = 3 SSE = 2 The PRONTO-Si only has the CWP mode. Example Command: *GMD Answer: Mode: 0<CR><LF>...

  • Page 23: Data Acquisition

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 09 – Control LCD This command is used to control the LCD by turning it on and off. The PRONTO is still working even if the LCD is off. Command Parameters Answer 1: On...

  • Page 24: Setup

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 12 - Stop the CAU command This command is used to stop the real-time transfer enabled by the CAU command. Command Parameters Answer None 13 – Query new value ready This command is used to check whether a new value is available from the device. Though optional, its use is recommended when used with a single pulse operation.

  • Page 25: Control

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 15 - Get wavelength This command returns the wavelength in nm. Command Parameters Answer None Returns the wavelength in nm Example Command: *GWL Answer: PWC: 1064<CR><LF> 16 - Get attenuator position This command returns the attenuator position with on or off.
  • Page 26 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 19 - Get zero offset This command returns whether the zero offset has been activated or not. Command Parameters Answer None 1: On 0: Off Example Command: *GZO Answer: Zero: 0<CR><LF> 20 - Set user multiplier This command is used to set the value of the multiplier between 0.5 and 2.5.

  • Page 27: Instrument And Detector Information

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 22 - Set user offset This command is used to set the value of the offset. Command Parameters Answer Eight-character numerical value Default: 0 Example The following example sets the offset to 1.5 milliwatts.
  • Page 28 32 bits, which means that all the values are written on two lines. The first line represents the LSB, and the second line represents the MSB. The following table shows the output with a PRONTO-Si, serial number 199672. Note that text data values such as detector name and serial number are in ASCII-encoded little-endian 16-bit chunks;...
  • Page 29 32 bits, which means that all the values are written on two lines. The first line represents the LSB, and the second line represents the MSB. The following table shows the output with a PRONTO-Si, serial number 199672. Note that text data values such as detector name and serial number are in ASCII-encoded little-endian 16-bit chunks;...
  • Page 30 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 Hexadecimal structure Converted Definition Valid Address Value value 0008 Maximum scale LSB (refer to scale index *SCS) 0009 Maximum scale MSB (refer to scale index *SCS) 000A Minimum scale LSB (refer to scale index *SCS)
  • Page 31 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 27 – Return instrument ID This command is used to get the information about the device type. Command Parameters Answer None Device type Example Command: *IDN Answer: PRONTO <CR><LF> 28 – Return instrument firmware version This command is used to get the firmware version of the device.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    It is also possible to place the PRONTO-Si on a horizontal surface and illuminate the sensor from above. The back of the device is flat, so it will stay stable when placed on a horizontal surface.
  • Page 33 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4...

  • Page 34: Sources Of Error

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 6. SOURCES OF ERROR The PRONTO-Si is NIST traceable. Several sources of error may affect your measurements. 6.1. ZERO OFFSET Zero the offset before any measurement, otherwise all measurements will include a component not related to the laser power.

  • Page 35: Wavelength

    0.445 A/W, so the PRONTO-Si will receive a signal of 20 mW x 0.445 A/W = 8.9 mA. If the user has set his PRONTO-Si to a wavelength of 800 nm, the instrument assumes a sensitivity of 0.60 A/W, and the measured power is wrong: 8.9 mA / 0.60 A/W = 14.8 mW.

  • Page 36: Maximum Power

    Attenuator ON No attenuator No attenuator No attenuator No attenuator 1100 WAVELENGTH (nm) Figure 8. PRONTO-Si maximum power vs. wavelength The maximum power is at its lowest when the photodiode sensitivity is at its highest. for older serial numbers. Addendum...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Once the adaptor is at the desired position, tighten the set screws with a 0.050 hexagonal key. Figure 9. Threaded adaptor for PRONTO-Si (203502) with an FC adaptor for optical fiber (202367) Figure 10. Distance between the sensor surface and optical fiber...
  • Page 38 Figure 11. To align the adaptor with the sensor, use the line drawn near the sensor and the one drawn on the adaptor. Warning When the threaded adaptor is on the PRONTO-Si, do not close it to avoid any damage to the LCD’s screen. Figure 12. Flipping the PRONTO-Si closed when the FC adaptor is attached will damage the touchscreen...
  • Page 39 For optimal storage, you can put the threaded adaptor on the other side of the PRONTO-Si. This way the touch screen will not be damaged. See Figure 13. Figure 13. Proper way to store a PRONTO-Si with the threaded adaptor...

  • Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 9. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU The EMC Directive Manufacturer’s name: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. Manufacturer’s address: 445, Saint-Jean Baptiste, Suite 160 Québec (Québec) G2E 5N7 Canada European representative name: Laser Components S.A.S.

  • Page 41: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 10. UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU The EMC Directive Manufacturer’s name: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. Manufacturer’s address: 445, Saint-Jean Baptiste, Suite 160 Québec (Québec) G2E 5N7 Canada European representative name: Laser Components S.A.S.

  • Page 42: Appendix A: Weee Directive

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 11. 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 altering the inside of the monitor will void the detector warranty.

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Installing The Prontodatatransfer Software

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 12. 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 44 PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 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 45: Addendum

    PRONTO-Si User Manual - Revision 2.4 13. ADDENDUM For every PRONTO-Si serial number preceding 293853, the curve below must be considered. 1000 Original attenuator No attenuator No attenuator 1100 WAVELENGTH (nm) Figure 14. PRONTO-Si maximum power vs. wavelength prior to serial number 293853...
  • Page 46 0.400 No attenuator 0.300 0.06 0.200 Original attenuator 0.100 0.000 1100 WAVELENGTH (nm) Figure 15. PRONTO-Si maximum power vs. wavelength, prior to serial number 293853 The maximum power is at its lowest when the photodiode sensitivity is at its highest.

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