Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Revision 1.2 1 WARRANTY The Gentec-EO P-Link-4 Laser Power Meter carries 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 damages related to battery leakage or misuse. Gentec-EO Inc. will repair or replace, at Gentec-EO Inc.’s option, any P-Link-4 that proves to be defective during the warranty period, except in the case of product misuse.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Revision 1.2 2 SAFETY INFORMATION Do not use the device if it looks damaged, or if you suspect that it 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.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Revision 1.2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INSTRUMENTS and COMPUTER ........................................................................................................ 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 COMPUTER ....................................................................................................................................... 4 INSTRUMENTS CONNECTION ..............................................................................................................
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual 1 1.1 Revision 1.2 4 INSTRUMENTS and COMPUTER Computer Refer to P-Link Manual for details. 1. Install the USB Drivers from the CD or website 2. Install the Octolink application from the CD or website 1.2 Instruments Connection Recommended Sequence: 1. Connect the detector to the P-Link. 2. Lock the slide latch to ensure electrical contacts. 3. Connection a. USB: Connect the P-Link-4 to the computer. b. Ethernet : i.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Revision 1.2 5 6. Check “Search all reachable servers” and click OK. 7. Select the “Server Name” that your are currently installing and click “Map Server” 8. Select the COM number that you want to “Map To” the calorimeter. Note that COM 1 to COM 3 are usually reserved by Windows and the PC Bios for PCI RS-232 adapters. 9. Configure the 4 channels. 10.
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Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual 2 Revision 1.2 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN WINDOW AND MENUS The detectors are attributed in the Windows order of detection from top left to bottom right. The user can change the assignment in the channel configuration menu. 2.1 Quick Access Buttons Name Icon(s) Function 1x1 1x2 1x3 1x4 2x8 The 1x1, 1x2, 1x3, 1x4 and 2x8 buttons are shortcuts to the Display – Mosaic menu. You can use these buttons to change the number of channels displayed on the screen.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual 2.2 Revision 1.2 8 Status Bar The status bar displays the following: The number of connected channels The file name for the current acquisition. 2.3 Display Menu Full Screen: Displays ONE channel in full screen. Mosaic: Allows the choice of the number of simultaneous channels. Moving the middle line will resize or hide the windows. 2.4 Parameters Menu Screenshot: Defines the path and filename of the « HeaderYYYYDDMM_HHMMSS.bmp » image.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Reset Graphics: Erases and resets the graphics Reset Statistics: Erases and resets the statistics Reset the Alarms: Erases and resets the alarms Reset All: Erases and resets graphics, statistics and alarms 2.6 Revision 1.2 9 Acquisition Menu Acquisition Parameters: - File: o o o o o o o Enter path and filename. The date and time are appended to filename « HeaderYYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.txt ».
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Revision 1.2 10 Starts an acquisition on all channels at the same time. The graphics are reset. The first and the last points are saved (i.e. a 10 seconds acquisition contains 11 points) Stop acquisition: Stops acquisition on all channels. Post Analysis: This mode loads previously saved data for the review of measurements. - 2.7 2.8 Choose the channel in the drop down menu The statistics are calculated for the shown period.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual 2.9 Revision 1.2 11 Real Time Measurement This displays real time measurement in the center of the window. The detector type and serial number are shown at top left. The user defined name is displayed at top right. A reading displayed in red means that a high/low level alarm is activated. 2.10 Graphic This displays real time measurement in the center of the window. The detector type and serial number are shown at top left.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual High / Low Levels: Define the levels for alarm Window ID (# Window Box): Selected window identification number Revision 1.2 12 2.13 Reset Graphic, Statistics and Alarm Resets the graphic, statistics and alarm for the selected channel only. 2.14 ALARMS The alarms are triggered when the reading goes outside the defined range by the high/low levels. The readings are shown in red.
Octolink for P-LINK-4 User’s Manual Revision 1.2 13 2. Double-click on the item in the Serial Server List and make sure that they are configured as follows. Note that a restart will be done after each update: 3. Check if the Virtual Com are configured in the Virtual COM List 4. Double-click on the COM name and make sure that they are configured as follows.
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