6-20 Operation
Operating the System Using the GUI Control Software
The value is returned to 3 seconds each time the GUI is started.
Imaging Control
Use the Imaging Control button to take ultra high-resolution images with the InSight.
Pressing this button displays three additional controls that allow the user to temporarily
disable the servo systems that are typically operating to keep the InSight running at peak
performance. When these servos are disabled, the laser operates without the chance of
any change occurring to its output characteristics.
The user can select a servo off time using the drop-down menu next to the Servo Off
button. Time intervals are in 15 minute increments with a maximum of 60 minutes. To
ensure that the laser remains operating optimally, set the servo off time to the shortest
time needed to take the high-resolution image. If multiple images are to be taken with a
time interval between each, set the off time for one image and then allow the servo to
re-optimize the laser before disabling the servos for the next image.
Servo On button—Restarts the laser servo immediately and stops the servo off
counter.
Servo Off button—Disables the servo and starts the servo off timer.
Timer control—Allows the user to set the servo off timer to 15, 30, 45, or 60
minutes using the drop-down menu.
Status
This area provides feedback about the system.
History Buffer display—Shows the last 16 events, including system fault and status
codes.
Temp Status monitor—Shows the warm-up status during start up (it mirrors the
Laser Ready indication shown on the LCD screen on the front of the IPS
300). The
system cannot be started until 100% warmed up is displayed.
Humidity monitor—Shows the current humidity in the laser cavity. At 10% a
warning is given to replace the filter cartridges. Refer to
Chapter 6, “Operation,” for
cartridge replacement instructions.
Status monitor —Displays the operation status of the system.
About Tab
The About tab shown in Figure 6-14 shows the GUI control software version as well as
the system control software version. This information will likely be requested by
Spectra-Physics service when assisting with any issues over the phone. Make note of it
prior to contacting the factory.
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