Operating the System Using the GUI Control Software
Operation 6-19
The Optimize button becomes available 30 minutes after the InSight X3 has
initialized. It displays a timer counting down to when it is available, as shown
below.
Abort button—Cancels the optimization routine immediately when pressed. Unless
there is a safety concern, always allow the laser to complete the optimization
routine. Aborting the optimization routine may require the routine to be run at a later
time to restore proper operation.
Progress indicator bars—Displays the progress of the optimization routine. The
top bar shows the progress of each of the four phases, and the bottom bar indicates
total progress.
Diode Information
This section provides feedback regarding the condition of the laser diode.
Current monitor—Diode current in Amps
Temperature monitor —Diode temperature in degrees Celsius
Hours monitor—Accumulated hours of operation for diode
Set Wavelength Highlight Color—Allows the operator to change the color of the
wavelength displayed in the Main tab when a wavelength change is requested. The
default color is red.
Run/Align switch—Allows the operator to set the laser to run or align mode of
operation. Set this switch to Run for normal system operation; set it to Align to reduce
output power to a level appropriate for aligning the laser beam to external optics.
Run/Align indicator (green/yellow LED)—Illuminates in green when laser output is
stable while in either run or alignment mode. This LED blinks yellow when the output
is changing state.
LCD Brightness—Allows adjustment of the brightness of the LCD display on the
power supply.
Watchdog Timeout Secs field—Allows the operator to select the time period for
resetting the watchdog counter. The watchdog counter is used to detect loss of
communication between the host computer and the InSight
X3 laser. If communication
fails between these two units, the counter counts down to 0 and shuts off the laser. Use
the up/down arrow buttons to set the time period in tenths of a second. A setting of 0
turns off this function and allows the laser to remain on. The 0 setting should be used
only in special circumstances. For normal operation, communication with the laser must
be maintained. The factory recommends a setting of 3 seconds for normal operation.
Although the output power of the laser is reduced in
align mode (to about 200 mW), the beam is NOT safe
for your eyes! Always wear proper eye protection!
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