PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 1 WARRANTY The Gentec-EO MAESTRO Single Channel Laser Power, Energy and Power/Energy Meter carries a oneyear warranty (from date of shipment) against material and/or workmanship defects, when used under normal operating conditions. The warranty does not cover damages related to battery leakage or misuse. Gentec-EO Inc. will repair or replace, at Gentec-EO Inc.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 2 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use the MAESTRO if the device or the detector looks damaged, or if you suspect that the MAESTRO is not operating properly. Appropriate installation must be done for water-cooled and fan-cooled detectors. Refer to the specific instructions for more information. Wait a few minutes before handling the detectors after power is applied. Surfaces of the detectors get very hot and there is a risk of injury if they are not allowed to cool down.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PC-MAESTRO ....................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 5 SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 4 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIG. 3-1 PC-MAESTRO USER INTERFACE ....................................................................................................... 9 FIG. 3-2 PC-MAESTRO MAIN CONTROLS ..................................................................................................... 10 FIG. 3-3 THE PC-MAESTRO WITH AND WITHOUT THE MAIN CONTROLS RIBBON .............................................. 10 FIG. 3-4 CONNECTION MENU...........................
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 1 1.1 Revision 1.0 5 PC-MAESTRO Introduction The PC-MAESTRO features a simple and intuitive way to watch and controls the readings from a MAESTRO Laser Power & Energy Meter. For a current MAESTRO user, it will be very easy to find every option available and to navigate within the new software to obtain the correct measurement. For a new user, it will also be easy to find his way in the software since it is designed to fit Microsoft’s new user interface standards.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 1.2 6 Revision 1.0 Specifications The following specifications are based on a one-year calibration cycle, an operating temperature of 18 to 28ºC (64 to 82ºF) and a relative humidity not exceeding 80%.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual SOFTWARE TRIGGER LEVEL Revision 1.0 0.1% to 99.9%, 0.1% resolution Transfer Rate No missing points throughput serial frequency : 300 Hz For higher repetition rate, please use directly the MAESTRO 3 MAESTRO specification: - 2 kHz for data acquisition in the real time full screen display, no missing point - 1.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 2 Revision 1.0 8 QUICK START PROCEDURE 1. Open the MAESTRO monitor and follow the instructions to make a measurement. 2. Install the PC-MAESTRO software on a PC. 3. Connect the MAESTRO monitor to the PC with the appropriate USB cable. a. Verify that the MAESTRO is not in SOLO2 Serial Compatibility or Binary Mode Measurement and that it is configured to use the USB port. (In the MAESTRO monitor, go to “Home” menu “Set Device” “Serial Commands”) 4.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3 Revision 1.0 9 MAIN USER INTERFACE Fig. 3-1 PC-MAESTRO user interface The Main Controls: All the main functions of the PC-MAESTRO are controlled using this tab ribbon. The functions are separated by categories: Connection, Controls, Startup Config and Help Graphical Display panel: This section of the software displays the value in the user’s selected display mode. Only one display at a time is allowed.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3.1 Revision 1.0 10 The Main Controls Fig. 3-2 PC-MAESTRO Main Controls At any time, to give more space to your signal values and less to the ribbon, you can minimize the ribbon by right clicking on it and choosing “Minimize the ribbon”. Fig. 3-3 The PC-MAESTRO with and without the Main Controls ribbon 3.1.1 3.1.1.1 CONNECTION menu Automatic Connect/Disconnect button Fig. 3-4 CONNECTION menu This button is used to automatically connect or disconnect a MAESTRO from a PC.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3.1.2 Revision 1.0 11 CONTROLS menu Fig. 3-5 CONTROLS menu 3.1.2.1 “Set Zero” button This button adjusts the zero on the detector head. Please refer to the MAESTRO user manual for more information on how this feature works. 3.1.2.2 “Start/Stop Acquisition” button This button starts and stops the acquisition to a logging file. The different options for the acquisition can be made in the Set Acquisition tab. The MAESTRO must be connected to start the acquisition.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3.1.2.2.1 Revision 1.0 12 Set your Acquisition parameters in Power Mode In Power Mode, you can use the “Set Acquisition” tab to choose the sample rate and duration of an acquisition. The sample rate is defined as a specific number of measurements in a fixed interval (for example: 3 measurements/minute or 100 measurements/hour). The total duration can also be set in seconds, minutes, hours and/or days.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3.1.2.2.2 Revision 1.0 13 Set your Acquisition parameters in Energy Mode In Energy Mode, you can use the “Set Acquisition” tab to choose the sample rate and duration of an acquisition. The sample rate is defined to measure 1 pulse every X pulses (for example: 1 measurement every 10 pulses). The total duration is also set in a specified number of pulses.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3.1.2.3 Revision 1.0 14 ”Start/Stop Statistics” button This button starts and stops the statistics calculation of the measured values. The different options for the statistics calculations can be made in the “Set Display” tab of the “Statistics” graph. Changing the duration settings of the statistics will automatically change the duration settings of the acquisition. Statistics can also be saved to a file, as long as a filename has been provided.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 3.2 Revision 1.0 15 HELP menu Fig. 3-9 HELP menu 3.2.1.1 “About” button To learn more about the PC-MAESTRO, the MAESTRO monitor, and the detector head that is plugged into the MAESTRO, press the “About” Button. It is also the place to go to verify if the current version of the PC-MAESTRO is the latest available version from Gentec-EO. Warning To verify the available updates from Gentec-EO directly from the PC-MAESTRO software, an internet connection is needed.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 4 4.1 Revision 1.0 16 GETTING STARTED Connect your MAESTRO to the PC-MAESTRO. 1. Connect your MAESTRO to the PC using a USB cable. Use the correct port as identified in the picture below. 2. Install the PC-MAESTRO on the PC. 3. Power up the MAESTRO 4. Start the PC-MAESTRO 5. Click on the “Connection” button in the Main Controls ribbon. The software will scan each port on your computer and connect the PC to the first port connected to a MAESTRO. Fig.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 4.3.1 Revision 1.0 17 ”Set Measure” Options Panel Fig. 4-1 The Set Measure panel Wavelength: Enter the desired wavelength. Press Enter or Tab to make the change effective. Range: Use the dropdown menu to select the desired range. The chosen value will be the maximum that the PC-MAESTRO will measure before displaying “OUT”. By default, the MAESTRO is in “Auto” mode. For more information about the Auto Mode, please refer to the MAESTRO user manual.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5 Revision 1.0 18 GRAPHICAL DISPLAYS The PC-MAESTRO offers six different graphical displays to view and analyze your signal. Every display shows the real time value of the signal on top of the graphic, except the Real Time graph which displays the real time value in large digits in the center of the panel. Real Time: A real time display of the signal value shown in the center of the graph panel with the corresponding bar graph below.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5.1 Revision 1.0 19 Real Time A large, simple, real time value with a bar graph that allows you to see what is going on in real time. The large digits makes it perfect to read from a distance. 5.1.1 Real Time Bar Graph Display Fig. 5-2 Real time with bar graph display By resizing the window, you can also hide de real time bar graph.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5.1.1.1 Revision 1.0 20 Real Time Bar Graph Display - Options Panel The only option available for the real time display is to change the number of digits of the real time value. The “Default” button lets the device choose the best resolution for the range. The “+1”, “+2” and “+3” buttons let you add one, two, or three digits to the resolution. Fig. 5-4 Real time with bar graph display options panel 5.2 Scope See the evolution in real time of your signal.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 21 It is possible to have live on-screen statistics with this graphical mode. Simply go in the “Set Display” panel using the Settings button and click “Display Stats”. To restart the graph, use the Refresh button directly in the graphic panel. Fig. 5-6 Scope display with Statistics 5.2.1.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5.3 5.3.1 22 Revision 1.0 Needle Needle Display This is a simple and intuitive way to see your current signal value. It is the ideal tool for laser tuning. Fig. 5-8 Needle display It is possible to add green and red needles indicating the minimum and maximum values in this graphical mode. Simply go in the “Set Display” panel using the Settings button and click “Show Minimum” and/or “Show maximum”. To refresh the Min/Max needles, use the Refresh graphic panel.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 23 Fig. 5-9 Needle display with Minimum and Maximum values 5.3.1.1 Needle Display - Options Panel The options panel for the needle display allows to control the number of digits and to show/hide the minimum and maximum values on the graph. Fig.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5.4 5.4.1 Revision 1.0 24 Averaging Averaging Display The averaging graph is the perfect tool to check laser stability over time. For more information on how this graphical display works, check the MAESTRO user manual. Fig. 5-11 Averaging display 5.4.2 Averaging Display Options Panel The options panel for the Averaging display allows to control the number of digits and to change the averaging period (the period of one bar on the graph).
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5.5 Revision 1.0 25 Histogram 5.5.1 Histogram Display Graph This is a simple way to see in real time the power or energy distribution of a signal. Fig. 5-13 Histogram display 5.5.2 Histogram Display Options Panel The options panel for the histogram display allows to control the number of digits and the number of bars and period of the graphic: 1. Bars a. b. 2. Period a. b.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 26 Fig. 5-14 Histogram display options panel 5.6 5.6.1 Statistics Statistics Display Graph The options panel for the statistics display allows to control the number of digits and the number of bars and period of the graphic: Statistics in the PC-MAESTRO are calculated from the values that come from the serial port of the MAESTRO.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 27 The statistics available depend on the type of detector that is plugged, as can be seen in the pictures below. Fig. 5-15 Statistics display in Power mode Fig.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 5.6.2 Revision 1.0 28 Statistics Display Options Panel The options panel for the statistics display allows to control the period and the sample rate for the calculations. In power mode, the duration can be set in days, hours, minutes and/or seconds. 1. Enter manually the desired value in each boxes 2. Press Enter or Tab to make the change effective Fig. 5-17 Statistics display options panel in Power mode In energy mode, the duration can be set in number of pulses. 1.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 29 Fig. 5-18 Statistics display options panel in Energy mode 5.6.2.1 Continuous and Fixed statistics duration mode In both statistics modes, the statistics start and reset with the “Start Statistics” button in the controls section of ribbon bar, or with the button at the top right corner in the statistics graph panel.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual 6 Revision 1.0 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 PC-MAESTRO cannot find the MAESTRO monitor The following warning message is displayed: “No MAESTRO monitor was found on your computer. Please verify your connection.” Try the following steps, in the order presented, until your connection is active. 6.2 Verify all your connections. Verify that a MAESTRO monitor is opened and connected to the PC with a USB cable.
PC-MAESTRO User’s Manual Revision 1.0 31 6. Verify the options in the “Set Measure” settings tab 7. Save the new settings to a file (ex: “Power.maestro”) After that, you can plug any of your different detectors and load the corresponding settings without problem. 6.4 Repetition Rate and Average Power not displaying values in the statistics mode These features are not available yet.
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