Revision 1.5 Warranty First Year Warranty The Gentec-EO thermal power detectors carry a one-year warranty (from date of shipment) against material and /or workmanship defects when used under normal operating conditions. The warranty does not cover recalibration, or damages related to misuse. Gentec-EO will repair or replace at our option any FLASH which proves to be defective during the warranty period; except in the case of product misuse.
Revision 1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use the Flash if the device looks damaged, or if you suspect that the Flash is not operating properly. The user must wait for a while before handling the head of the detector after power is applied. Surfaces of the detector’s head get very hot and there is a risk of injury if they are not allowed to cool down. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Revision 1.5 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................. II TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................. III 1. FLASH SERIES HANDHELD LASER PROBE ................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction .................................................
Revision 1.5 1 1. FLASH SERIES HANDHELD LASER PROBE 1.1 Introduction The Gentec-EO Flash Series Handheld laser probe family includes the Flash-500-55, the Flash-50010S-IPL, the Flash-500-20R5-IPL, the Flash-3K-55, the Flash-6K-55 and the Flash-10K-55. - The Flash-500-55 detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 35 mm x 335 mm and an aperture of 55 mm. The Flash-500-10S-IPL detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 35 mm x 335 mm and an aperture of 10X10 mm.
Revision 1.5 2 1.2 Basic operating instructions (Power mode) A) B) C) 1.3 Basic operating instructions (Energy mode) FLASH Series Instruction Manual Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
Revision 1.5 3 A) B) C) FLASH Series Instruction Manual Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
Revision 1.5 4 1.4 Replacing the batteries When the low battery indicator ( with the Flash power meter. ) appears on the LCD you can still take around 300 measurements To replace the 2 x AA batteries that power the Flash unscrew the 4 Phillips screws on the back of the monitor and open up the casing. Figure 1 : Batteries compartment 1.4 Flash series specifications FLASH Series Instruction Manual Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
Revision 1.5 5 1.4.1 Power mode Specifications are subject to change without notice. Parameter 2 FLASH-500-55 FLASH-3K-55 Spectral range Power Range Maximum Average Power Density1064nm CW At 100 W average power At 500 W average power At 3000 W average power At 6000 W average power At 10000 W average power FLASH-6K-55 FLASH-10K-55 0.19-20 µm 0.1 - 500 W 20 – 6000 W 5 - 3000 W 30 – 10 000 W 2 25 KW/cm 2 5.0 KW/cm 2 7.0 KW/cm 2 5.0 KW/cm 2 8.0 KW/cm 2 7.0 KW/cm 2 7.0 KW/cm 2 5.
Revision 1.5 Parameter Spectral range 6 1 FLASH-500-10S/20R5-IPL µm cm 2 -Optical aperture 0.19-20 0.19-2.5 1 23.76 10S : 10X10mm mm FLASH-500-55-W-IPL Ø 55mm 20R5 : 20X5mm Typical sensitivity mV/J 0.013 J/W 5 Response Time s 2 Minimum repetition period s 15 ms 433 J 2 - 350 Typical Power sensitivity / Typical Energy sensitivity Maximum pulse width Energy range (For 1.
Revision 1.5 7 WARNING: WHEN ‘’HOT’’ APPEAR ON THE SCREEN TURN OFF THE LASER BEAM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE DETECTOR Be careful not to exceed the maximum levels and densities stated in the specifications. The handle on the flash is for carrying purposes only. It is not recommended for the user to hold the Flash during measurements. Extreme caution must be taken during laser power measurement. Gentec-EO is not responsible for any damage or injury caused by misuse. 2.
Revision 1.5 8 measurement. The 2 LEDs are OFF. The countdown is 5 seconds for the FLASH-500, the FLASH6K, the FLASH-10K and 10 seconds for the FLASH-3K. The thermometer is continously updated independently of the mode. W (5) As soon as the measurement is completed, the FLASH CO2 displays the measured value and turns the backlight and the green LED ON for 10 seconds. Immediately after the measured value is displayed, the laser beam can be turned off.
Revision 1.5 9 2.3 Wavelength selection (CO2 / YAG / Other) The default wavelength is YAG. If there is a calibration at another wavelength, the default wavelength is the calibrated one. YAG To change the wavelength, press and hold the button for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the FLASH displays the text « Prog » and changes the active wavelength to the next one (Other). The new wavelength (CO2 / YAG / Other) flashes for 3 seconds, then the device returns to the normal display (last measure).
Revision 1.5 10 (3) The FLASH then displays the value in watts of the last mesurement. Press the displayed value or the desired value is reached. W CO2 button to decrease the button to increase it, until the Each time you press the button the correction factor increases or decreases by 0.001 (0.1% of the full scale). The adjustment range is from -25% to +25%. Pressing for more than 1 second on either of the 2 keys is a typematic (a fast increase or decrease).
Revision 1.5 11 W Error “Too hot” : CO2 The FLASH continously checks the power meter head’s temperature. If the temperature exceeds the specification o (65 C or 75°C), the graphic bar of the thermometer will be full, the red LED will blink and the FLASH will alternately display « HOT » and the lastest measurement. No further measurement is permitted as long as the device is in this error state. To exit this error, let the power meter head cool down.
Revision 1.5 12 (1) To change the mode from power to energy or to energy to power, first turn the FLASH off, Then turn the FLASH on by pressing and holding the two buttons. If the initial mode was power the FLASH displays « JOUL » and changes its status for the energy mode. If the initial mode was energy the FLASH displays « W » and changes its status for the power mode. The mode of the FLASH will stay the same as long as the procedure described above is not executed.
Revision 1.5 13 (5) As soon as the measurement is completed, the FLASH displays the measured value and turns the backlight and the green LED ON for 10 seconds. The red LED will be ON instead of the green LED if a measurement error occurred. (See the error section for details). When the progress bar at the right of the screen is gone, the next measurement can be done by returning to step (3) described above. The value is kept on display until a new measurement is started.
Revision 1.5 14 2.2 Safety operation notes Diffusive surfaces : When using the FLASH be aware of the diffused back reflection ~ 5-15%. Specular surfaces : When using the FLASH with the windows ‘’W’’ option be aware of the diffused back reflection ~ 8-10%. As on any diffusive surface, the light on the sensor coating is scattered more or less uniformly as a Lambertian diffuser. It is recommended to use the head with a black protective sleeve to limit wide-angled diffused reflections.
Revision 1.5 [kW] [kW/cm²] [cm] [cm] 0.1 0.5 1 2 3 25 5 0.1 0.5 0.2 0.8 3 6 10 8.0 7.0 FLASH-6K-55 1.3 1.9 1.9 2.6 15 [kW/cm²] [cm] [cm] 7.0 6.5 5.7 5.0 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.3 FLASH-10K-55 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.9 7.0 5.5 1.9 2.6 2.6 3.3 CO2 10.6 µm Laser Beam Power [kW] Damage Threshold 1 [kW/cm²] FLASH-500-55 Damage 1/e² Beam Diam.2,3 [cm] FLASH-3K-55 Damage 1/e² Min. 1/e² Damage Beam Diam. 2,3,4 [cm] Threshold 1 [kW/cm²] Beam Diam.2,3 [cm] Beam Diam.2,3,4 [cm] 2.3 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.9 2.
Revision 1.5 16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2004/108/EC EMC Directive Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. 445 St-Jean Baptiste, suite 160 Québec,QC, Canada G2E 5N7 European Representative Name: Representative’s Address: Laser Components S.A.S. 45 bis Route des Gardes 92190 Meudon (France) Type of Equipment: Model No.
Revision 1.5 17 Appendix A: Typical wavelength correction The typical wavelength correction is valid with the standard calibration only. For custom product refer to the certificate of calibration. FLASH Series Instruction Manual Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
Revision 1.5 18 Appendix B: Optional Flash Stand The following figure show how the stand should be assemble. FLASH Series Instruction Manual Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
Revision 1.5 19 Appendix C: WEEE directive - Recycling and separation procedure for WEEE directive 2002/96/EC: This section is used by the recycling center when the detector reaches the end of its life. Removing the insulation or troubling the inside of the monitor will void the detector warranty. The complete Detector contains: 1 Detector 1 instruction manual 1 calibration certificate - Separation: Paper : Manual and certificate Printed circuit board: inside the Detector, Aluminum: Detector casing.
