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- Page 1 Operation Manual Thorlabs LC1 - USB USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera 2005...
- Page 3 Version: Date: 28-Nov-05 © Copyright 2005, Thorlabs GmbH, Germany...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Introduction Installation 2.1. Parts List 2.2. Connections 2.3. USB Port Requirements 2.4. Installing the Application Software 2.5. Installing Software for Developers Spectra Software 3.1. Quick Start 3.2. First Time Start 3.2.1. The Main Toolbar 3.2.2. Getting Your First Line Scan 3.2.3. - Page 6 LC1-USB Specifications 5.1. Dimensions Addresses Warranty 7.1. WEEE Waste treatment on your own responsibility 7.1.1. Ecological background 7.1.2.
- Page 7 Therefore, please let us know about possible criticism or ideas. We and our international partners are looking forward to hearing from you. Thorlabs GmbH This part of the instruction manual contains specific information on how to operate an LC1 – USB, USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera manually and by remote control.
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction The LC1-USB is a line camera that is designed for general laboratory use. Integrated routines allows averaging, smoothing, peak finding, as well as saving and recalling data sets. The initial setup is simple to complete. Following installation of the software, the LC1-USB is ready to use. -
Page 10: Installing The Application Software
Installing the Application Software 2.4. Insert the CD-ROM. The Installation Menu program should launch automatically and show up with: If not, browse to the CDROM directory \Autorun and run the program Autorun.exe. Mouse click on the “Install Software” menu button to install the application program “Spectra”. -
Page 11: Installing Software For Developers
Installing Software for Developers 2.5. Thorlabs provides instrument drivers (API) for developers who want to integrate the LC1-USB in their own software. The instrument drivers provided here are based on National Instruments™ VISA technology. Thorlabs provides a driver for National Instruments™... -
Page 12: Spectra Software
Assuming that all of the installation instructions have been followed, it is now time to run the line camera software. Go to the Start Menu ⇒ Thorlabs ⇒ spectra.exe. The screen that appears is as follows: Note: The message "No Device" appears in the status bar. This indicates the LC1-USB is not connected to a USB port. - Page 13 Once the LC1-USB has been connected to a USB port, the display should resemble the following: Note: Status bar indicates the LC1-USB device "My LC1-USB" is attached. The status bar shows there is an LC1-USB device attached with the Device Label "My LC1-USB".
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Page 14: First Time Start
The following dialog box will appear: To change the label, click on the edit window above Device Label, type the new label, and click OK. Note: The label can only be modified while the LC1-USB is in the idle state. First Time Start 3.2. -
Page 15: The Main Toolbar
The Type of System must be set to LC1. The default setting of the Maximum Open Plot Windows is five, which should work well on most systems. Each plot window consumes memory; so on systems without much RAM, this number should be lowered. -
Page 16: Getting Your First Line Scan
Toolbar Settings are manipulated by this pair of buttons. The button on the left controls the orientation of the tool bar and the button on the right controls its length 3.2.2. Getting Your First Line Scan With an understanding of the main toolbar, it is easy to bring up your first data. If no plot window appears in the line camera main window, first go to Display ⇒... -
Page 17: Layer Control
3.3.1. Layer Control The Detailed Layers Adjustment icon is used to access the layer control menu. It allows for general control of all layers. Additional layers and controls on existing layers may be specified here. The following sample menu is displayed: This menu allows for the user to add and remove layers as well as control the display features of each layer. -
Page 18: Layer Changing Example
Later sections of the manual go into more detail with the mathematics, but it is worthwhile to mention here that +, -, * and / are all acceptable functions. For example, Layer3 might equal Layer2 * Layer0 / Layer1 + Layer1. The math submenu appears as follows: Layer Changing Example 3.3.2. - Page 19 Step 4: The math menu should appear as follows: Layer1 will be Layer0 * 2. First select layer for calculation, then click Insert. Next, select the * button. Finally, type in the number 2. The end result should appear as follows: Step 5: This will bring us back to the layer control menu.
- Page 20 In the diagram, Layer0 is turned on and shows a laser profile. In this diagram, Layer1 is green and turned on. The arithmetic used derive Layer1 2*Layer0 To better see the two separate layers the plot window can be shifted into 3D mode. To do this, move the cursor to the origin where there is a small red dot.
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Page 21: Current Layer
Current Layer 3.3.3. The layer that is displayed at the top of the plot window is considered to be the current layer. Whatever functions are called act upon this layer. If snap cursors, vertical cursors, or horizontal cursors are displayed, they show up on this layer. The area to the right of the layer name and attributes shows the mathematical function that is operating on the layer. -
Page 22: Peak Finder
Smoothing Example Choose the layer that will display the smoothed output and click on the math icon . This will bring up the math menu. In this case the math menu for Layer1 is being shown. The next step could be typed in or the Insert buttons may be used. In the text box, it must read SMOOTH ( Layer 0,5 ). -
Page 23: Gaussian Plot
Gaussian Plot 3.3.6.1. When using the LC1-USB for beam profiling, a static function that allows the development of the Gaussian characteristics is included. An example of the use of this function follows. Gaussian Distribution of a Beam 3.3.6.2. The diagram below shows the raw input of laser diode module. In order to define the Gaussian characteristics, extra layers will be added. - Page 24 The first step will be to add three more layers: For convenience, it is simple to change the layer names at this point. Highlight the name to be changed and type in the replacement to change the name. Becomes ⇒ All the layers are changed as shown in the following image.
- Page 25 layer to remain frozen in its state. If the lock is open, clicking on it with the mouse will close it. With only the BACKGROUND layer turned on, the display should be as follows on the next page ( regardless of the source being off or on ): Note: Layer names may not contain spaces.
- Page 26 Using the math icon , select Gaussian Plot from the function drop down menu, or enter GPLOT(center location, peak value, width) in the text box. In this example for the center location at 1300, peak value at 1600 and width at 100 as shown: When the GAUSSIAN and SIGNAL layers are displayed, they appear as shown below.
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Page 27: Mathematical Functions
Mathematical Functions 3.3.7. The mathematical functions that can be performed by the LC1-USB allow the user open-ended capabilities. In the previous section, the example used subtraction to take out the background, or dark noise, from the signal. Complex functions may be entered and executed on any given layer except the input layer. -
Page 28: Cursors
The screen now appears as in the figure below: In this example, it is important that the background noise has been filtered out. In the 3D view, the offsets are clearly shown, as can be seen in this close-up view of the right edge of the plot window. -
Page 29: Storing And Retrieving Data
Vertical Cursors – draws a pair of vertical cursors that may be moved from side to side to define a region of interest. When the mouse is moved over the vertical cursor line the arrow will change to . While the mouse is in this state, holding down the left mouse button will allow the vertical cursor line to be dragged. -
Page 30: Multi-Save Storage Feature
Multi-Save Storage Feature 3.5. It is possible to save multiple data scans to a file using the Multi-Save feature. Using this feature, one can save a specific number of successive scans collected in contiguous scan intervals or separated by a specific number of skipped scans. The scan data is stored in a text formatted file with a .prn extension that is MATHCAD compatible. -
Page 31: Collecting Event Driven Data Using Ext. Trigger Mode
C:\WINNT\system32\drivers. For Win2000 and XP systems, the driver files WINDRVR6.INF and THORLABS.INF must be located in C:\WINNT\INF. You must have administrator privileges to install and run the LC1-USB application (“spectra.exe”). When the driver software is installed via the CDROM menu program, the driver files should install automatically without operator interaction. -
Page 32: In The Win98 And Me Operating System
WINDRVR6.INF THORLABS.INF must be located in C:\WINDOWS\INF. When the driver software is installed by running the man_install_9x.bat program, the driver files are copied to the appropriate system directories and registered. Following installation, and connecting the LC1-USB, the Found New Hardware wizard may launch. - Page 33 Reboot your PC. Reconnect your LC1-USB to the USB port. Verify the device icon: “Jungo” with “Thorlabs Linear CCD Camera” is not present. If it is, left click on “Thorlabs Linear CCD Camera” and select Uninstall. To re-install the USB driver, insert the LC1-USB CDROM.
- Page 34 possible for a “spectra.exe” session to remain running in the background with the LC1-USB attached. To see if this is happening, close all “spectra.exe” sessions and disconnect the LC1-USB. Open the Windows Task Manager and click on the processes tab, if “spectra” appears in the task list, left click on it and click on End Process.
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Page 35: Lc1-Usb Specifications
The LC1-USB Software is compatible with Windows 98 / ME / 2000 & XP by means of system device drivers. The following files are provided. WINDRVR6.SYS WINDRVR6.INF THORLABS.INF Graphics: X axis: 0 - 21301 µm Points ( Scalable ) Y axis:... -
Page 36: Dimensions
Dimensions 5.1. LC1 – USB / USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera/ page 37... -
Page 37: Addresses
Addresses Thorlabs GmbH Gauss-Strasse 11 D-85757 Karlsfeld Fed. Rep. of Germany Tel.: +49 (0)81 31 / 5956-0 Fax: +49 (0)81 31 / 5956 99 Email: europe@thorlabs.com Internet: http://www.thorlabs.com Our company is also represented by several distributors throughout the world. Please call our hotline, send an E-mail to ask for your nearest distributor or just visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com... -
Page 38: Warranty
Warranty warrants material and production of the USB 2.0 CCD Line Camera Thorlabs GmbH for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are Thorlabs GmbH entitled to warranty. -
Page 39: Weee
Waste treatment on your own responsibility 7.1.1. If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 40: Ecological Background
Ecological background 7.1.2. It is well known that WEEE pollutes the environment by releasing toxic products during decomposition. The aim of the European RoHS directive is to reduce the content of toxic substances in electronic products in the future. The intent of the WEEE directive is to enforce the recycling of WEEE. A controlled recycling of end of live products will thereby avoid negative impacts on the environment.