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.
HP Series User Manual SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use a Gentec-EO device if the detector looks damaged, or if you suspect that the HP is not operating properly. Appropriate installation must be done for water-cooled detectors. Refer to the specific instructions for more information.
HP Series User Manual Table of Contents HP Series Power Detectors ............................5 1.1. Included with your HP ............................. 5 1.2. Introduction ............................... 5 1.3. Connectors ................................ 6 1.3.1. DB-15 “Intelligent” connector ........................6 1.3.2. USB connector ............................6 1.3.3.
To obtain full performance from your HP, we recommend that you read this manual carefully. Gentec-EO HP series laser power meters are precision laser instruments for measuring high laser powers. These specialized instruments provide accurate optical power measurements for demanding high power applications.
The DB-15 male "intelligent" connector contains an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) with information related to the HP Series detector head in use: detector model, calibration sensitivity, applicable scales and wavelength correction factors for the entire usable range of wavelengths.
1/2"). Water quality: The HP series cooling fluid must be water. Do not use glycol or other additive that changes the coolant’s heat capacity. Contact us if you intend to use different fluids. Use filtered (< 50µm) water to avoid any residue.
HP Series User Manual The flow rate must be adjusted with a valve. A lower flow rate causes a slower response while increasing the signal-to-noise ratio. A higher flow rate causes a faster response, reducing signal- to-noise ratio. The water flow rate can be monitored with the PC interface.
HP Series User Manual 1.4.1. General specifications DB15 connector Recommended load Impedance > 100 kΩ Output Impedance < 675 Ω 2.0 V Max output signal Electrical specifications PCB electrical supply USB or Gentec-EO monitors Maximum current consumption 30 mA USB / RS232 measurement rate...
HP Series User Manual 1.4.2. HP100A-4KW-HE HP100A-4KW-HE HP100A-4KW-HE-TUBE 15 % Back Reflections < 4 % with Ø 70 mm aperture Ø 100 mm detector aperture Aperture Diameter 100 mm Ø 70 mm tube aperture Tube Length 150 mm Spectral Range 0.19 - 20 µm...
HP Series User Manual 1.4.3. HP100A-12KW-HD HP100A-12KW-HD HP100A-12KW-HD-TUBE 15 % Back Reflections < 4 % with Ø 70 mm aperture Ø 100 mm detector aperture Aperture Diameter 100 mm Ø 70 mm tube aperture Tube Length 150 mm Spectral Range 0.19 - 20 µm...
HP Series User Manual 1.4.4. HP60A-10KW-GD HP60A-10KW-GD 10 % Back Reflections 60 mm conical Aperture Diameter Optimized for 35 mm Spectral Range 0.8 - 12 µm 0.8 – 2.1 μm Calibrated Spectral Range 2.1 μm – 2.5 μm OR 10.6µm...
HP Series User Manual 1.4.5. HP60A-15KW-GD HP60A-15KW-GD HP60A-15KW-GD-TUBE 5-10 % Back Reflections 1-2 % with Ø 70 mm aperture Ø 60 mm detector aperture Ø 60 mm conical Aperture Diameter Ø 70 mm tube aperture Optimized for Ø 50 mm Optimized for Ø...
HP Series User Manual 1.4.7. HP125A-15KW-HD HP125A-15KW-HD HP125A-15KW-HD-TUBE 15 % 2-4 % Back Reflections 120 mm x 120 mm detector aperture Aperture Diameter 125 mm x 125 mm Ø 70 mm tube aperture Tube Length 205 mm Spectral Range 0.19 –...
HP Series User Manual 1.4.8. HP280A-30KW-HD HP280A-30KW-HD 15 % Back Reflections Aperture Diameter 280 mm x 280 mm Spectral Range 0.19 – 20 µm Calibrated Spectral Range 1.064 – 1.070 µm 0.248 – 2.1 μm Available Extra Calibrated Ranges 2.1 μm –...
1. Both options will incur additional charges. It is not possible to have both 2.1 µm to 2.5 µm and 10.6 µm calibration added to a single detector. Contact a Gentec-EO representative to learn more about these calibration options or get a quote.
These data are only available through USB or RS232. Some monitors do not supply power via the DB-15 connector. To power the HP in these cases, the USB cable must be attached to a PC or other USB power supply. Contact Gentec-EO for more details.
PC-Gentec-EO is a user-friendly communication software specially made for Gentec-EO monitors, including the HP series. PC-Gentec-EO lets you control, visualize and save the HP’s information, while saving data. Start by installing the drivers for your HP. All drivers are included in one installation package. Please find the latest version on our website (https://www.gentec-eo.com/resources/download-center) in the Resources /...
277830 and below. Newer detectors support a standardized serial command set that share common commands across several Gentec-EO products. For HP detector with a serial number above 277830, it is still possible to use the legacy serial command set.
HP Series User Manual 3.1. Serial numbers below 277830 Command Description Hardware Reset *RST The HP will return to default settings. Returns information about HP type and firmware version *VER Example: HP__A-_KW-H_, Version X.XX.XX Returns information about HP Serial number, calibration wavelength (nm), DB15 sensitivity (mV/W)
HP Series User Manual *CAU Send Continuous Transmission of Continuously sends the power measurement in ASCII or binary to the Data serial port at the measurement sample rate *CSU Stop the CAU Command Stops the *CAU output SETUP *PWC Set Personal Wavelength Correction...
HP Series User Manual This command is used to send the measurement data continuously (see command *CVU). The data will arrive at 10 Hz. The command *CSU stops the continuous transmission of measurement data. Command Parameters Answer None Power measurement, water input temperature, water...
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HP Series User Manual Example The following example sets the wavelength to 1550 nm. Answer: Wavelength = 1550.000000 nm, factor = Command: *PWC01550 1.000000<CR><LF> *PWM - Set Personal Wavelength Correction in microns This command is used to specify the wavelength in microns. The internal memory contains measured spectral data for a wide range of wavelengths.
HP Series User Manual Example Command: *GWL Answer: 1064.000000 nm<CR><LF> 3.3.3 Control *ANE - Set Anticipation This command is used to enable the anticipation algorithm. Please see section 1.3.9 for more details on the anticipation algorithm and how it affects the power measurement.
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HP Series User Manual *GAN - Get Anticipation Status This command returns the anticipation status. Command Parameters Answer None on or off Example Command: *GAN Answer: Anticipation on<CR><LF> *SOU - Set Zero Offset This command subtracts the current value from all future measurements the moment the command is issued to set a new zero point.
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HP Series User Manual *MUL - Set User Multiplier This command is used to set the value of the user-specified multiplier. Note that the multiplier cannot be set at 0. Command Parameters Answer 8-character numerical value Multiplication factor Default: 1...
HP Series User Manual Command: *OFF500.0000 Answer: Offset factor = 500.000000<CR><LF> *OFF5.0000e2 The other option available is the zero offset. The zero offset operation is done first, before the User Multiplier and User Offset are added to the calculation. *GUO - Get User Offset This command returns the offset value.
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HP Series User Manual are written on 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 an HP100A-12KW-HD...
5. Damage to the optical absorber material The HP series are high power meters that can measure up to 15KW. The beam diameter should always be as large as possible to avoid damage to the absorber. We recommend between 50 % and 80 % of the head aperture area, e.g.
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HP Series User Manual Power Threshold Beam Diam [kW] [kW/cm²] [cm] HP60A-10KW-GD HP60A-10KW-GD Laser (Beam diameter < Ø 50 mm) (Beam diameter < Ø 35 mm) SN > 276600 ≤ 276600 Beam Damage Min. 1/e² Damage Min. 1/e² Power Threshold...
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HP Series User Manual HP60A-15KW-GD HP60A-15KW-GD HP60A-15KW-GD-TUBE HP60A-15KW-GD-TUBE Laser HP60A-15KW-GD-QBH HP60A-15KW-GD-QBH (Beam diameter < Ø 50 mm) (Beam diameter > Ø 50 mm) Beam Damage Min. 1/e² Damage Min. 1/e² Power Threshold Beam Diam Threshold Beam Diam [kW] [kW/cm²] [cm] [kW/cm²]...
20.6 0.20 25.2 In the event of major damage to the coating, the HP Series sensors can be recoated. Contact your local Gentec-EO representative for information on repair and recalibration. See p. ii Contacting Gentec Electro- Optics Inc. Appendix A: Declaration of Conformity...
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HP Series User Manual Minimum Test Name Performanc Test Specifications Results Serial Standards e Criterion Number Required Radiated Emissions Class A Labcem#2341 Pass ICES-003 (2016) 30MHz-1GHz Labcem#2340 Pass Group 1 - class A Conducted Emissions CISPR11 (2015) A1 (2016) 150kHz-30MHz...
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HP Series User Manual Minimum Test Name Performanc Test Specifications Results Serial Standards e Criterion Number Required Short interruptions: 0%Un Labcem#2340 Pass during 300 cycles (at 60 Hz) Table 2 Performance criteria Performance Description Criteria The DUT does not have any noticeable deviations in its performance before, during or after the application of the EMC test.
HP Series User Manual Appendix B: 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 St-Jean Baptiste, suite 160 (Québec), Canada G2E 5N7 European Representative Name: Laser Components S.A.S.
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HP Series User Manual Minimum Test Name Performanc Test Specifications Results Serial Standards e Criterion Number Required Radiated Electromagnetic Field Labcem#2340 Pass 80MHz-1000MHz: 10V/m Immunity 1.4GHz-2GHz: 3V/m IEC61000-4-3 (2006) Labcem#2341 Pass 2GHz-2.7GHz: 1V/m A1 (2007) A2 (2010) Power: ±2kV / 5kHz...
HP Series User Manual Performance Description Criteria The DUT does not have any deviations of performance before or after the application of the EMC test, but during the application a deviation is noted that is not considered normal operation. When the EMC test is paused or completed the DUT recovered on its own and did not require any user intervention to return it to normal operation.
HP Series User Manual The complete device contains: 1 HP detector 1 USB cable (USB model) 1 Calibration certificate Separation Paper: Manual and certificate Plastic: Water connectors Wires: USB cable and power supply plug Printed circuit board: Inside the device...
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