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Original Operating Manual
Cube XT
LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS
Cube App
Revision 01 EN - 02/2025

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  • Page 1 Original Operating Manual Cube XT LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS Cube App Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...
  • Page 3 Cube XT IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE USE. Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cube XT Table of contents Basic safety notes Icons and conventions About this operating manual Device description Functional description ................13 Measuring principle ................13 Functions of the On/Off button ............. 14 Display ....................14 4.4.1 Status messages ..............14 4.4.2...
  • Page 5 Cube XT Connectors Overview of connectors ............... 24 Micro-USB ................... 24 7.2.1 PRIMES USB driver ..............24 7.2.2 Install the USB driver manually ..........25 Bluetooth ..................26 ® 7.3.1 Recommended Bluetooth interface and Bluetooth ® ® specifications ................. 26 7.3.2...
  • Page 6 Cube XT 10.3.5 Measuring results display ............49 10.3.6 Delete measurements from the memory of the Cube XT ..54 10.4 Measuring with the optional Cube App..........54 Troubleshooting 11.1 Messages in the LDS during measurement .......... 55 11.2 Connection failure with the LDS ............57 11.3...
  • Page 7 Cube XT PRIMES - the company PRIMES is a manufacturer of measuring devices 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. A wavelength range from IR to near UV is...

  • Page 8: Basic Safety Notes

    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. Observing applicable safety regulations...
  • Page 9 Cube XT • Wear safety goggles adapted to the power, power density, laser wavelength and operating mode of the laser beam source in use. • Wear suitable protective clothing or protective gloves if necessary. • If possible, also protect yourself from direct laser radiation and scattered radiation by using separating protective devices that block or attenuate the radiation.

  • Page 10: Icons And Conventions

    Cube XT Icons and conventions Warning messages The following icons and signal words indicate possible residual risks in the form of warn- ings: DANGER Means that death or serious physical injuries will occur if necessary safety pre- cautions are not taken.
  • Page 11 Cube XT Further icons and conventions in this operating manual Here you will find useful information and helpful tips. Indicates a single instruction.  If several of these instructions appear one below the other, the order in which they are executed is irrelevant or they represent alternative courses of action.

  • Page 12: About This Operating Manual

    For measurement operation with a PC, the optional LDS must be installed on the PC. PRIMES will be happy to provide you with a current download link. For this purpose, contact your sales partner or send an e-mail to: support@primes.de The software description includes a brief introduction on using the device for measure- ments.

  • Page 13: Device Description

    Cube XT Device description Functional description The device is used to measure laser power. The laser beam passes through the protec- tive window and hits the absorber and a photodiode. The absorber and the photodiode are protected from contamination by the protective window. The display shows the measured laser power and further information on the status of the device.

  • Page 14: Functions Of The On/Off Button

    Cube XT Functions of the On/Off button The On/Off button has several functions: Keystroke Function Short press Switch on 5 seconds Switch off 2 seconds Show measured values Press again for 2 seconds Switch to next window Tab. 4.1: Functions of the On/Off button...

  • Page 15: Warning Message

    Cube XT 4.4.2 Warning message Warning message Reason Safety interlock open The absorber temperature has exceeded 100 °C. In order to protect the device, the safety interlock was triggered. Tab. 4.3: Warning message This warning message does not imply an error. The message is automatically reset as soon as the absorber temperature is below 100 °C again.

  • Page 16: Important Notes On The Lithium-Ion Battery

    Cube XT Important notes on the lithium-ion battery The device is equipped with a permanently installed rechargeable battery. Be aware that this battery may ignite at high temperatures. For operation, storage and shipping, refer to the information according to chapter 15 „Technical data“ on page 66.
  • Page 17 Cube XT At 100 % charge status, the possible operating time is approx. 6 hours (equivalent to approx. 100 measurements). When using all power saving functions (see section „Pow- er saving functions“ in chapter 10.3.3 „Settings in the device control“ on page 46) approx. 15 hours.

  • Page 18: Transport And Storage

    Cube XT Transport and storage Warning messages NOTICE Damaging/Destruction of the device Hard impacts can damage the absorber within the device.  Handle the device carefully when transporting or installing it.  To avoid contamination, cover the entrance aperture with the alignment tool provided.

  • Page 19: Mounting

    Cube XT Mounting Conditions at the installation site • The device must not be operated in a condensating atmosphere. • The ambient air must be free of gases and aerosols that interfere with the laser radiation (e.g. organic solvents, cigarette smoke, sulfur hexafluoride).
  • Page 20 Cube XT Three circles on the alignment tool indicate the max. permitted laser power depending on the beam diameter. The pilot laser does not show the real beam diameter of the NIR laser. When using a pilot laser, the circles are only to be used for an approximate determination of the permitted laser power.
  • Page 21 Cube XT Use of the device with divergent laser radiation on the absorber Normally, the device is positioned underneath the focal plane of the beam path for power measurement (see Fig. 6.2 on page 21). Use of the device with convergent laser radiation on the absorber If this is not possible, the device can be positioned above the focal plane.

  • Page 22: Mount The Device

    Cube XT 6.2.4 Mount the device DANGER Serious injuries if the device falls down If the device is not fastened securely, it may fall down.  The secure fastening of the device according to the selected mounting posi- tion and the selection of the screws with appropriate tightening torque must be carried out by the customer.

  • Page 23: Removal From The Laser System

    Cube XT Bottom view Ø 10 Fig. 6.3: Mounting threads in the housing (dimensions in mm) Removal from the laser system Switch off the laser beam. Ensure that moving parts, e.g. robot arms, etc. are at a standstill and that they cannot be set in motion unintentionally.

  • Page 24: Connectors

    PRIMES recommends EMC-compliant shielding of the USB connection cable. 7.2.1 PRIMES USB driver The PRIMES USB driver for all USB-capable devices can be found on the PRIMES website: https://www.primes.de/en/support/downloads/software.html Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 25: Install The Usb Driver Manually

    7.2.2 Install the USB driver manually The driver installation requires administrator rights. Download the USB driver from the PRIMES website. Save the driver to a disk (e.g. USB flash drive). Connect the disk to a PC. Double-click to start the driver installation software.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth

    Cube XT Bluetooth ® A class 1 Bluetooth interface is integrated in the device. This enables a wireless con- ® nection with the PC, tablet or smartphone. When connected to a PC with a class 1 Bluetooth interface, the range under free space conditions is approx. 100 m.

  • Page 27: Connect Device To Pc Via Bluetooth (Windows 10)

    Cube XT 7.3.3 Connect device to PC via Bluetooth (Windows ® ® Press the On/Off button on the Cube XT. Open the Bluetooth menu via Start > Settings > Devices. ® Click the + sign. Under Add Device, click Bluetooth. The Cube XT is displayed with its serial number (see identification plate).

  • Page 28: Safety Interlock

    Cube XT Safety interlock DANGER Fire hazard; Damage/Destruction of the device The safety interlock offers potential-free switch contacts for integrating the device into an existing safety circuit. If the safety interlock is not connected, the device can be damaged or de- stroyed due to overheating.
  • Page 29 Please note that a safety interlock interface is not EMC-compliant without ad- ditional interference suppression measures for the connection cable. Therefore, in industrial environments with strong sources of interference, er- roneous measurements may occur. PRIMES recommends EMC-compliant shielding of the safety interlock cable. Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 30: Laser Parameter Setting

    Cube XT Laser parameter setting For correct measurements and to protect the device from damage, all of the following parameters must be observed and complied with. Setting the laser rise time The maximum laser rise time for power measurement must not exceed 1 % of the ir- radiation time.

  • Page 31: Maximum Power Density

    Cube XT Maximum power density To avoid damage to the absorber, the maximum power density at the absorber must not be exceeded. Please note that the maximum power density of 4 kW/cm² is reduced with a longer irradiation time (see „Fig. 8.4: Maximum irradiation time depending of the power density“...

  • Page 32: Irradiation Time

    Cube XT Irradiation time The applicable irradiation time is between 0.1 s and 2.0 s, which has to be transferred to the laser controller as pulse duration/burst duration. The following diagrams can be used for a quick determination of the max. laser power depending on the irradiation time and the max.

  • Page 33: Calculation Of The Minimum Beam Radius

    Cube XT Calculation of the minimum beam radius The minimum beam radius in cm as a function of the laser power and the maximum power density is calculated according to the formula: Formula 4: Calculation of the minimum beam radius as a function of the laser power and the maximum power density Example: With the maximum power density of 4 kW/cm²...

  • Page 34: Minimum And Maximum Energy Input Per Measurement

    50 000 J input indicates the limit values at which the absorber reaches its permitted limit temperature. PRIMES recommends, regardless of the starting temperature, an energy input of approx. 6 000 J per measurement. Example: At 20 kW laser power the recommended pulse duration is 300 ms.

  • Page 35: Waiting Times Until The Next Measurement In Serial Measurements

    Cube XT The following diagram can be used to quickly determine the permitted energy input as a function of the absorber temperature. 100 000 50 000 Max. energy input 20 °C Ambient temperature 10 000 Min. energy input The measuring range varies with the ambient tem- perature.

  • Page 36: Measurement With Pulsed Lasers

    Cube XT Measurement with pulsed lasers When using pulsed laser radiation a correct exposure time measurement is possible up to a pulse frequency of 10 kHz and a duty cycle of 50 %. In case of ontimes/offtimes shorter than 50 μs a correct exposure time measurement is not possible.

  • Page 37: Install Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds

    For measurement operation with a PC, the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS must be installed on the PC. PRIMES will be happy to provide you with a link to download the current ver- sion. Please contact your sales partner or contact us by e-mail: support@primes.de...

  • Page 38: Measure

    Cube XT Measure 10.1 Warning messages DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation During the measurement, the laser beam is guided on the device, which causes scattered or directed reflection of the laser beam (laser class 4). The reflected beam is usually not visible.
  • Page 39 Cube XT NOTICE Damaging/Destruction of the device The permitted energy per laser pulse depends on various variables, including the absorber temperature.  Please observe the limit values and dependencies specified in chapter 15 „Technical data“ on page 66 before the measurement. NOTICE...

  • Page 40: Measuring With The Cube Xt

    Cube XT 10.2 Measuring with the Cube XT Please read chapter 8 „Laser parameter setting“ on page 30 first. 10.2.1 Start measurement Measurements with the Cube XT are to be performed exclusively with a stationary laser beam. Observe the warning messages in chapter 10.1 on page 38.
  • Page 41 Cube XT The screen displays the following measurement values: • Laser power in W  1) • Absorber temperature in °C • Pulse duration/burst duration in ms  For cw lasers, the measured power of the laser is displayed in W and the pulse duration in ms (Time).

  • Page 42: Display Of Measurement Results

    (Power) is displayed in W or in kW (k) over the burst duration (corrected) in ms (Time). You can read out the last 30 measurements with the optional Android™ PRIMES Cube App for mobile devices or the optional LDS. Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 43: Measuring With The Optional Laserdiagnosticssoftware Lds

    Cube XT 10.3 Measuring with the optional LaserDiagnosticsSoftware LDS Please read chapter 8 „Laser parameter setting“ on page 30 first. This chapter describes measurements with the LDS. For a detailed description of the software installation, file management and evaluation of the measured data, please refer to the separate operating manual “LDS”.
  • Page 44 Cube XT The Connections window is displayed. Click on the desired device. Click the Connect to device button. If the device does not appear: Install the USB driver according  to chapter 7.2.2 on page 25.  Check according to chapter 7.3.2 on page 26 whether Blue-...

  • Page 45: Open Toolbench Cube Measurement

    Cube XT 10.3.2 Open toolbench Cube Measurement The Cube XT is established as a connected device. Click on the connected device.  The corresponding Device control opens. The toolbench Cube Measure- ment is opened. If the Cube Measurement toolbench was previously closed, the Open measurement toolbench button is displayed.

  • Page 46: Settings In The Device Control

     measurement starts when the laser is switched on. Wavelength in nm The Cube XT can measure the laser power of lasers in the wavelength range from 800 – 1 100 nm. Trigger level Setting the Trigger level enables the sensitivity of the built-in photodi-...
  • Page 47 Cube XT Option Explanation Turn off lighting The option switches the background lighting of the display in the after (in s) Cube XT after the set time off. The setting is only possible with dese- lected option Continuous background lighting. Enter the time in seconds.

  • Page 48: Start Measurement

    Cube XT 10.3.4 Start measurement Measurements with the Cube XT are to be performed exclusively with a stationary laser beam. The measurement in the Cube XT starts automatically when the laser is switched on. The Start display field is therefore not active.

  • Page 49: Measuring Results Display

    Cube XT 10.3.5 Measuring results display Display the current measurement in the toolbench Cube Measurement After the measurement is finished, the measurement results are displayed in the open toolbench Cube measurement (see below). For all tools, the displayed parameters can be adjusted by clicking the gear symbol...
  • Page 50 Cube XT Display of the measurements stored in the Cube XT Click the Load measurements button The last 30 measurements  stored in the device are read out of the memory of the Cube XT. Switch to the Projects tab. The uploaded measurements are displayed in the project tree.
  • Page 51 Cube XT Display of the measurements performed with the LDS Switch to the Projects tab. The measurements are dis- played in the project tree. Date, time and order of the dis- played measurements: Move the mouse pointer over the measurement.
  • Page 52 Cube XT Evaluate measured values with the LDS tools Click the Power measurement selection in the drop down list. The Graph, Results table and Measurement value display tools are displayed. The Power measurement  tool is not relevant for the Cube XT.
  • Page 53 Cube XT For all tools, the displayed parameters can be adjusted by clicking the gear symbol For example, the rows/columns in the Results table can be swapped. For uploaded measurements from the Cube XT, the numbering is descending (last/most recent measurement is referred „measurement 0“).

  • Page 54: Delete Measurements From The Memory Of The Cube Xt

    In the Cube App you can make additional settings for power saving functions and the automatic ready for measurement. Please find detailed information on the operation of the Cube App in the separate oper- ating manual Cube App. These can be found on the PRIMES website at: https://www.primes.de/en/support/downloads/operating-manuals.html Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Cube XT Troubleshooting 11.1 Messages in the LDS during measurement If problems occur during a measurement, the LDS displays them in different categories and different colors. Notes Notes provide assistance in interpreting the measurement results and are displayed in a blue window.
  • Page 56 Cube XT Device errors Device errors that can result in damage of the device are displayed in an orange window. In this case, proceed as follows: Fix the problem. Click the Confirm button to remove the message. The message disappears. If the problem is not fixed, then the message appears again shortly afterwards.

  • Page 57: Connection Failure With The Lds

    Cube XT 11.2 Connection failure with the LDS Error Possible cause Solution The Bluetooth con- No Bluetooth con-  Connect the device to the PC according ® ® nection between the nection is estab- to chapter 7.3.3 on page 27. device and the LDS lished.
  • Page 58 Cube XT Error Possible cause Solution A pulsed laser beam Not enough energy is When using pulsed laser radiation a correct cannot be measured. put into the absorber. exposure time measurement is possible up to a pulse frequency of 10 kHz and a duty cycle of 50 %.
  • Page 59 Set the shortest possible laser rise time. The set laser power When properly aligned and used, the cali- does not correspond brated PRIMES measuring device provides to the actual emitted reliable measured values. laser power. Increase the set power on the laser.

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Service

    Use lint-free cleaning cloths that do not cause scratches. If these steps are not sufficient, please contact PRIMES or your PRIMES distributor. 12.2.2 Cleaning the protective window After a measurement let the device cool down for an adequate period of time.

  • Page 61: Exchanging The Protective Window On The Device

    The protective window in the beam entrance is a wearing part and can be replaced if necessary. The protective window is coated with an anti-reflective coating and has low reflectance values of less than 1 %. To avoid increased reflection, use only original PRIMES protective windows. Protective window diameter: 200 mm Glass thickness: 5 mm Order number: 410-011-056 (1 piece)

  • Page 62: Warning Messages

    Cube XT 12.3.1 Warning messages DANGER Serious eye or skin injury due to laser radiation If the protective window is not correctly positioned, reflections can cause directional laser radiation.  Ensure that the protective window is positioned evenly in the indentation on the O-ring.

  • Page 63: Exchanging The Protective Window

    Cube XT 12.3.2 Exchanging the protective window Observe the warning messages in chapter 12.3.1 on page 62. Let the device cool down for an adequate period of time. Put on suitable gloves. Unscrew the 8 countersunk screws M3 x 6 mm on the protective window mount.

  • Page 64: Measures For The Product Disposal

    Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Germany If you are located outside the EU, please contact your local PRIMES distributor to dis- cuss the disposal procedure for your PRIMES measuring device. PRIMES is registered at the german „joint body“ for producers „Stiftung Elektro-Alt- geräte Register“...

  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cube XT Declaration of conformity Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Cube XT Technical data Measurement parameters Cube XT Power range 1 500 – 120 000 W Wavelength range 800 – 1 100 nm Min./max. beam diameter on the absorber 35 mm/120 mm Max. power density on the absorber (approx. 4 kW/cm² 58 mm underneath the protective window) Please observe the information in Fig. 8.3 on page 32 and Fig.
  • Page 67 Cube XT Supply Data Power supply Built-in lithium-ion battery Maximum charging current 1.3 A Voltage 3.7 V Capacity 1 000 mAh Energy 3.7 Wh Weight of the battery 20 g Shipment classification Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment Temperature range for charging the lithium-ion 0 – 45 °C...

  • Page 68: Dimensions

    Cube XT Dimensions Top view Ø 218 Front view Side view right Side view left Dimensions in mm Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...
  • Page 69 Cube XT Bottom view Ø 10 Dimensions in mm Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...

  • Page 70: Appendix

    Cube XT Appendix GNU GPL license notice The software of this product contains software code that is licensed subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2 or later. The license terms of the GNU GPL Version 2 or later are available on the following websites: •...
  • Page 71 Cube XT Revision 01 EN - 02/2025...
  • Page 72 PRIMES GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 2 64319 Pfungstadt Germany Tel +49 6157 9878-0 info@primes.de www.primes.de...