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OPHIR BeamSquared User Manual

OPHIR BeamSquared User Manual (112 pages)

Beam Propagation Analyzer

Brand: OPHIR | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

How to Use this Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 General Information

11
- Safety
  11
- Beamsquared Model Numbers
  12
- Beamsquared Manual Mode Models
  12
- Automated Beamsquared Models
  12
- Specifications
  13
- Beamsquared Optical Train Dimensions
  15
- Software Information
  16
Chapter 2 Setup

17
- Equipment
  17
- Beamsquared Software Installation
  17
- Prepare the Beamsquared for Operation
  18
- Mount the Optical Train
  18
- Install the Camera
  19
- Connect Beamsquared
  20
- External Attenuation of the Beam
  21
- Attenuation
  22
- Beams < 1 Watt
  22
- Beams < 400 Watts
  22
- Beams < 2000 Watts
  22
- Beam Alignment and Setup for Auto Mode
  22
- Distance from Laser
  23
- Initial Setup and Rough Beam Alignment
  24
- Live Playback
  24
- External Steering Mirrors
  24
- Laser Mounting Height
  24
- Gunsight Alignment Tool
  24
- Precision Beam Alignment
  26
- Ghost Beams
  27
- Beam Axial Alignment
  28
- Step Size and Start/Stop Selection
  29
Chapter 3 Operating Controls and User Interface

30
- User Interface
  30
- Title Bar
  30
- Ribbon Tab
  31
- Ribbon Bar
  31
- Panels
  31
- Display Area
  31
- Status Bar
  31
- Application Tools
  32
- File Access Window
  32
- TIFF Image Format
  33
- Exporting TIFF Images for Use with HDF5
  33
- Show/Hide Ribbon Bar
  34
- Ribbon Group Visibility
  34
- Run Ribbon
  35
- Live Playback
  35
- Start
  35
- Configure
  35
- Info
  35
- Mode
  36
- Boundary Check
  36
- Real Time M
  36
- Load and Save
  36
- Abort Run
  37
- Finish Run
  37
- Rail
  37
- Attenuation
  38
- Lens Info
  38
- Source Ribbon
  38
- Data Source
  38
- Exposure
  39
- Gamma
  39
- Trigger
  39
- Trigger Pyrocam
  40
- Camera Info
  40
- Data Ribbon
  40
- Data Logging
  41
- Report
  41
- Views Ribbon
  44
- Beam Display
  44
- Measured Caustic Display
  44
- Beam Display
  45
- Run Steps
  46
- Results
  47
- Result Settings
  50
- Positional Stability
  51
- Interface Customization
  53
- Docking Handles
  53
Chapter 4 Operation

54
- Operating Modes
  54
- Automated Stepping
  54
- Automated ISO Setup
  54
- Four Cuts Method
  55
- When to Use the Four-Cuts Method
  56
- Four-Cuts on Two Axes
  56
- Step Table
  57
- Real Time M 2 Mode
  57
- Beamsquared Operation
  58
- Configuration Wizard
  58
- Step by Step Wizard
  62
- Data Collection in Auto Mode
  65
- Useful Operations and Functions
  65
- Z Locations
  65
- Plotted Curve Fit
  65
- Exclude Data Points
  66
- Interpreting Results
  66
- Divergence
  67
Chapter 5 Tutorial and Theory

68
- Introduction to M 2
  68
- M 2 < 1
  68
- Laser Beam Parameters
  69
- An M Tutorial
  70
- The Transforming Lens
  71
- Beam Width Measurement Criteria
  72
- Spot Size and Resolution
  73
- Attenuation and Distortions
  76
- Theory of Operation
  76
- Operation Limitations
  77
- Electro-Mechanical Operation
  77
- Data Collection
  78
Chapter 6 M 2 Computations

79
- Curve Fitting
  79
- K Factor, and BPP
  79
- Translation Equations
  79
- Full Divergence Angle
  79
- Waist Width
  80
- Waist Location
  81
- Waist Location Relative to Principal Plane
  81
- Waist Location Relative to Laser Aperture
  82
- Rayleigh Range
  82
- Astigmatism and Asymmetry
  83
- Focal Length Calculation
  83
- Path Length Calibration Values
  84
- Z Lens
  85
- Z Fixture
  85
- Z Camera
  85
- Beamsquared Distance
  86
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

88
- Setup and Startup Problems
  88
- Operation Problems
  89
Chapter 8 Beamsquared Automation Interface

91
- Evolution of the Automation Interface
  91
- Recommended Skill Set
  91
- Documentation
  92
- Examples
  92
Chapter 9 Measurements

93
- Electro-Mechanical Operation
  93
- Spot Size Resolution
  93
- Manual Mode
  96
- Optical Rail Setup
  96
- Beam Alignment and Setup for Manual Mode
  97
- Adjusting Beam Alignment
  98
- Step by Step Wizard
  99
- Exposure
  101
Appendix A Lens Calibration Adjustments

102
- Plano Convex Lens Calibration
  102
- Refractive Index of Common Lens Materials
  103
Appendix B Warranty

104
Appendix C Beamsquared Supported Cameras

105
Appendix D Camera Information

106
- Supplied Accessories
  106
- External Trigger Control
  106
- GPI/O Connector Description
  106
- Supplied Accessories
  107
- External Trigger Control
  107
- GPI/O Connector Description
  107
- Xeva XC-130
  108
- Camera Installation
  108
- Getting Started with Xeva XC-130 Camera
  109
- Xenics XEVA XC-130 Camera Operation
  110

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