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FP4000 Series 

 

HI-6000 Series 

 

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Summary of Contents for ETS-Lindgren HI-6006

Page 1: ...HI 6122 HI 6105 HI 6153 HI 6023 HI 6006 HI 6053 EMC Field Probes User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ts of others All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2015 by ETS Lindgren Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be copied by any means without written permission from ETS Lindgren Inc Trademarks used in this document The ETS Lindgren logo is a registered trademark and ProbeView LaserPro and ProbeView II are trademarks of ETS Lindgren Inc Microsoft and Wi...

Page 3: ...bes 13 Additional Options 14 H 491009 Tripod 14 Probe Stand 15 About Probe Operation 16 2 0 Typical Configurations 17 HI 6100 Field Monitor Configuration 17 HI 6113 Laser Data Interface Configuration 18 HI 4413P HI 4413USB Configuration 19 3 0 Maintenance 21 Probe Shield Care and Replacement 21 Battery Replacement 23 HI 6023 HI 6006 Battery Replacement 23 HI 6053 Battery Replacement 26 Laser Probe...

Page 4: ...5 0 Laser Powered Field Probes 45 HI 6122 Electric Field Probe 46 HI 6105 Electric Field Probe 46 HI 6153 Electric Field Probe 47 6 0 Battery Operated Field Probes 49 HI 6023 Field Probe 50 HI 6023 Power Switch 50 HI 6006 Field Probe 51 HI 6006 Power Switch 51 HI 6053 Field Probe 52 HI 6053 Power Switch 53 HI 6053 Controls 54 7 0 Typical Data Laser Powered Probes 55 HI 6122 Typical Data 55 HI 6122...

Page 5: ... 71 Duration of Warranties 71 Appendix B Series H 491198 01 Battery Charger 73 Safety Precautions 73 Introduction 73 Battery Life 74 Charging the Batteries 75 Charging Indicators 76 Synchronizing the Battery Charge Indicator 77 Discharging a Battery 78 Battery Charger Specifications 78 Maintenance Recommendations 79 Replacing the Fuse 80 Appendix C Series H 491198 48 Battery Charger 81 Safety Prec...

Page 6: ...DLL Function Calling Conventions 100 Supported Probes and Communications Protocols 100 Probe Family HI Any Auto Probe Detector 104 Probe Family FP Any Auto Probe Detector FP 104 Probe Family Virtual 104 Probe Family HI 44xx MS 105 Probe Family HI 6005 MS Medium Speed 105 Probe Family HI 6005 HS High Speed 106 Probe Family Laser HS High Speed 106 Probe Types Not Supported 106 Quick Start Function R...

Page 7: ...ETS_ProbeName 124 ETS_ReadBatterySynchronous 125 ETS_ReadTemperatureSynchronous 126 ETS_SerialNumber 127 ETS_SetRange 128 ETS_SetUnits 129 ETS_TemperatureC 130 ETS_LaserCurrent 131 ETS_Version 132 ETS_SupplyVoltage 133 ETS_LaserTemperature 134 ETS_ZeroProbe 135 Status Codes 136 Appendix F EC Declaration of Conformity 139 Applicable Requirements 139 ...

Page 8: ...n SEVERE personal injury and or property damage Included text gives proper procedures Note See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety regulatory and other product marking information Laser Safety Considerations LASER HAZARD Laser power up to 150 mW at 830 nm may be accessible at the fiber connector of the laser However the laser beam itself is not hazardous as the interlock ensur...

Page 9: ...e recycle the used batteries or dispose of them safely and properly Many cities collect used batteries for recycling or disposal You may contact your local waste disposal agency for information on battery recycling and disposal ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin See the ETS Lindgren Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for the following Warranty information Safety regula...

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Page 11: ... variety of readout options makes these probes ideally suited for a wide range of field monitoring applications The EMC field probes include laser powered laser probes and battery operated battery probes This manual includes operating information and specifications for these probe models Laser Powered see page 45 HI 6122 HI 6105 HI 6153 Battery Operated see page 47 HI 6023 HI 6006 HI 6053 Standard...

Page 12: ...onitor accepts inputs from up to any four probes and analyzes and displays information on a user configurable LCD The HI 6100 may be used in conjunction with both the laser and battery operated probes HI 6100 Field Monitor HI 6113 LASER DATA INTERFACE FOR LASER PROBES The laser probes and the HI 6113 Laser Data Interface together communicate with ProbeView Laser software through a USB port on the ...

Page 13: ...unicate with ProbeView II software through a serial port on the computer HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem HI 4413USB FIBER OPTIC TO USB CONVERTER FOR BATTERY PROBES The battery powered probes use the HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter to communicate with ProbeView II software through a USB port on the computer HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter ...

Page 14: ...91009 Dielectric Tripod is the preferred method for mounting field probes for making unperturbed field measurements It includes a 1 4 20 UNC threaded stud for mounting any ETS Lindgren probe with a tripod mount It is designed with an adjustable center post and a rotating mount ...

Page 15: ...ets lindgren com Introduction 15 PROBE STAND The ETS Lindgren Probe Stand may also be used in testing configurations The probe stand supports up to two probes ...

Page 16: ...e the documentation provided with those products Note Field probes are nominally rated for operation within a specific frequency range but may also respond to signals above and below those frequencies A probe may exhibit response to frequencies below the lower end of the range and may also respond to frequencies above the upper end of the range though not consistently or predictably Note Keep all ...

Page 17: ...date most testing environments HI 6100 Field Monitor Configuration see page 17 HI 6113 Laser Data Interface Configuration see page 18 HI 4413P HI 4413USB Configuration see page 19 HI 6100 Field Monitor Configuration The following diagram illustrates the ETS Lindgren probes that may be used with the HI 6100 Field Monitor In the diagram the FM in HI 6153FM for example refers to Field Monitor Kit As ...

Page 18: ...ration The following diagram illustrates the ETS Lindgren probes that may be used with the HI 6113 Laser Data Interface LDI In the diagram the USB in HI 6153USB for example refers to USB Kit As a kit the probe includes all components required to operate the probe with the HI 6113 ...

Page 19: ... Typical Configurations 19 HI 4413P HI 4413USB Configuration The following diagram illustrates the ETS Lindgren probes that may be used with the HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem or the HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter ...

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Page 21: ...cable and connector maintenance see Laser Probes and Maintenance of Fiber Optics on page 25 Warranty may be void if the housing is opened If you have any questions concerning maintenance contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Probe Shield Care and Replacement Note This section applies only to the following probes for probe shield part numbers see page 30 HI 6122 HI 6105 HI 6023 HI 6006 Over time th...

Page 22: ...y distort or disable the measuring capability in that axis 3 With the probe in a protective supportive position carefully replace the probe shield by lowering it straight down onto the housing Note Make sure to clear the internal antenna assembly when lowering the shield or you may damage the assembly 4 Replace the screws snugly without over tightening them Note Over tightening the screws may dama...

Page 23: ...HI 6023 HI 6006 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Note To order replacement screws for the HI 6023 HI 6006 battery hatch see page 31 Note The HI 6006 probe is shown in the following steps the steps are identical for the HI 6023 1 Rotate the two hatch screws and remove ...

Page 24: ...s lindgren com 2 Remove the hatch 3 Remove the spent battery Note Notice the location of the positive and negative marks on the battery and inside the probe You will use these marks in step 4 to install the new battery ...

Page 25: ...ets lindgren com Maintenance 25 4 Insert the new battery making sure to align the positive and negative marks on the battery with the marks on the probe 5 Replace the hatch and the two screws ...

Page 26: ...esponsible for damage to the probe as a result of replacing the batteries Note See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information on ETS Lindgren calibration services 1 Turn the HI 6053 off Verify that the green indicator light is not flashing 2 Carefully disconnect the fiber optic cables from the Transmit and Receive connectors 3 Remove the two nuts one on each fiber...

Page 27: ...tteries or dispose of them safely and properly Many cities collect used batteries for recycling or disposal You may contact your local waste disposal agency for information on battery recycling and disposal 9 Reattach the two boards at the connector 10 Slide the two boards into the correct tracks inside the housing and carefully push them until they are completely recessed 11 Replace the bottom of...

Page 28: ...he following guidelines CAUTION Before performing any maintenance disconnect the fiber optic cables from the unit and turn off power When disconnecting fiber optic cables apply the included dust caps to the ends to maintain their integrity Before connecting fiber optic cables clean the connector tips and in line connectors Before attaching in line connectors clean them with moisture free compresse...

Page 29: ...cement or optional parts for the EMC Probes Not every part can be used with every probe check For Probe Model in each table to verify which part can be used with which probe READOUT OPTIONS For Probe Model Part Description Part Number HI 6122 HI 6105 H 6153 HI 6023 HI 6006 HI 6053 HI 6100 Field Monitor HI 6100 HI 6122 HI 6105 HI 6153 Laser Data Interface HI 6113 HI 6023 HI 6006 HI 6053 Fiber Optic...

Page 30: ...I 6122 HI 6023 112955 HI 6105 H 491237 HI 6006 H 651016 CABLES CONNECTORS MAINTENANCE CLEANING KITS For Probe Model Part Description Part Number HI 6122 HI 6105 HI 6153 Cable Assembly Fiber FC FC ST ST H 491263 xx xx length in meters FC to FC Inline Connector H 23861521000 ST to ST Inline Connector 708027 Fiber Optic Cleaning System H 34FO1 Laser System Fiber Optic Maintenance Kit 112333 ...

Page 31: ...ired Bulkhead Feedthrough H 231205000 BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY BATTERY HATCH REPLACEMENT SCREWS Battery Charger For Probe Model Part Number HI 6023 HI 6006 H 491198 48 HI 6053 H 491198 01 Battery For Probe Model Part Number HI 6023 HI 6006 122552 HI 6053 400038 Battery Hatch Replacement Screws For Probe Model Part Number HI 6023 HI 6006 123593 kit includes 2 screws 1 screwdriver ...

Page 32: ... 491291 TRIPOD PROBE STAND For Probe Model Part Description Part Number All Probe Models Tripod Dielectric H 491009 Probe Stand H 491269 Probe Carrier for H 491269 Probe Stand H 491276 Upgrade Policies Periodically probes are upgraded to enhance functionality Contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service for the upgrade status of your probe ...

Page 33: ...d email contact information SENDING A COMPONENT FOR SERVICE For the steps to return a system or system component to ETS Lindgren for service see the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment CALIBRATION SERVICES AND ANNUAL CALIBRATION See the Product Information Bulletin included with your shipment for information on ETS Lindgren calibration services ...

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Page 35: ...ter V m Ranges Single Typical Frequency Response 10 kHz 1 GHz 10 kHz 30 kHz 0 5 dB 2 5 dB 30 kHz 1 GHz 1 dB Typical Frequency Response with Correction 10 kHz 1 GHz 0 9 dB Linearity 0 5 dB Isotropicity 0 5 dB 400 MHz Overload Withstand 1 500 V m CW Physical Interface Duplex optical fiber 62 5 micron multimode FC connectors for laser cable integral 1 m optical cable ST connector for transmitter cabl...

Page 36: ... x 1 26 in Probe Shields 36 mm 1 42 in Weight 80 g 2 82 oz HI 6105 SPECIFICATIONS Dynamic Range 0 5 800 Volts per meter V m Single Range 64 dB Typical Frequency Response 100 kHz 6 GHz 500 kHz 2 GHz 1 dB 2 5 dB 2 GHz 5 5 GHz 3 5 dB 4 dB 5 5 GHz 6 GHz 2 dB 6 dB Typical Frequency Response with Correction 100 kHz 6 GHz 0 9 dB Linearity 0 5 dB 1 800 V m Isotropicity 0 5 dB 400 MHz Overload Withstand 1 ...

Page 37: ...tical cable ST connector for transmitter cable integral 1 m optical cable Probe Mount 1 4 20 UNC internal thread Dimensions Housing 32 mm x 32 mm x 32 mm 1 26 in x 1 26 in x 1 26 in Probe Shields 43 mm 1 69 in Weight 0 08 kg 2 6 oz Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing ...

Page 38: ...B 2 dB 18 GHz 40 GHz 3 5 dB 4 5 dB Typical Frequency Response with Correction 10 MHz 18 GHz 0 9 dB 18 GHz 40 GHz 1 1 dB Linearity 0 5 dB Isotropicity 1 0 dB 18 GHz Overload Withstand 1 500 V m Physical Interface Duplex optical fiber 62 5 micron multimode FC connectors for laser cable integral 1 m optical cable ST connector for transmitter cable integral 1 m optical cable Probe Mount 1 4 20 UNC tap...

Page 39: ...ics housing Probe Diameter 57 mm 2 24 in Weight 0 36 kg 12 64 oz Battery Operated Probe Specifications HI 6023 SPECIFICATIONS Dynamic Range 2 0 800 Volts per meter V m Ranges Single Typical Frequency Response 10 kHz 1 GHz 10 kHz 30 kHz 0 5 dB 2 5 dB 30 kHz 1 GHz 1 dB Typical Frequency Response with Correction 10 kHz 1 GHz 0 9 dB Linearity 0 5 dB Isotropicity 0 5 dB 400 MHz Overload Withstand 1 500...

Page 40: ...l Metal Hydride NiMH Battery Life Up to 8 hours Battery Charger 100 240 VAC universal input 3 hour charge from full depletion Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions Housing 32 mm x 32 mm x 32 mm 1 26 in x 1 26 in x 1 26 in Probe Shields 36 mm 1 42 in Weight 80 g 2 82 oz ...

Page 41: ... dB 5 5 GHz 6 GHz 2 dB 6 dB Typical Frequency Response with Correction 100 kHz 6 GHz 0 9 dB Linearity 0 5 dB 1 800 V m Isotropicity 0 5 dB 400 MHz Overload Withstand 1 500 V m maximum Continuous field Fiber Optic Cable Connectors Standard FSMA Probe Mount 1 4 20 UNC internal thread Battery Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Battery Life Up to 8 hours Battery Charger 100 240 VAC Approximately t...

Page 42: ...to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing HI 6053 SPECIFICATIONS Dynamic Range 2 0 800 Volts per meter V m Ranges Single Typical Frequency Response 10 MHz 40 GHz 10 MHz 100 MHz 3 dB 4 dB 100 MHz 1 GHz 3 dB 0 5 dB 1 GHz 18 GHz 4 dB 2 dB 18 GHz 40 GHz 3 5 dB 4 5 dB Typical Frequency Response with Correction 10 MHz 18 GHz 0 9 dB 18 GHz 40 GHz 1 1 dB Linearity 0 5 dB Isotropicity 1 0 ...

Page 43: ...ries rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Battery Charger 100 240 VAC Approximately three hours Battery Life 30 hours continuous at full charge Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions Probe Length 438 mm 17 24 in includes electronics housing Probe Diameter 57 mm 2 24 in Weight 0 36 kg 12 64 oz ...

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Page 45: ...safety interlock mechanism that turns off the laser if the HI 6113 does not receive data from the probe within a specified time frame The safety mechanism is intended to prevent injury from the laser if the HI 6113 issues a command to turn on the laser while the fiber optic cables are disconnected improperly connected cut or damaged Note The laser driver in the HI 6100 Field Monitor also incorpora...

Page 46: ... GHz and the dynamic range is 2 to 800 Volts per meter V m The HI 6122 is a true 3 axis probe When requested X Y Z and total field data can be reported HI 6105 Electric Field Probe The ETS Lindgren HI 6105 Electric Field Probe is a fully intelligent sensor enabling fast and accurate EMF measurements with industry leading performance specifications Optical coupling to a variety of readout options m...

Page 47: ...f most test requirements The frequency response of the HI 6153 is 10 MHz to 40 GHz and the dynamic range is 2 to 800 Volts per meter V m The HI 6153 assembly consists of a pyramidal casing containing the sensor which is mounted on one end of a shaft The other end of the shaft is attached to an extrusion that houses the electronics The sensor and electronics housing operate and are calibrated as a ...

Page 48: ...48 Laser Powered Field Probes ets lindgren com The HI 6153 is a true 3 axis probe When requested X Y Z and total field data can be reported ...

Page 49: ...aking any measurements The HI 60XX Series Field Probe is a battery operated probe that utilizes three orthogonal sensors to provide an isotropic reading of the electric field When requested X Y Z and total field data can be reported making the HI 60XX Series true 3 axis probes The HI 60XX Series uses either the HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem or the HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter to communicat...

Page 50: ...to 800 Volts per meter V m The HI 6023 is a true 3 axis probe When requested X Y Z and total field data can be reported HI 6023 POWER SWITCH The power switch activates and deactivates the HI 6023 ON I When the power switch is in the I position an internal 4 8 VDC Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery provides power to the probe and the power indicator LED blinks OFF 0 When the power switch is in the O...

Page 51: ...de range of field monitoring applications The HI 6006 is a true 3 axis probe When requested X Y Z and total field data can be reported HI 6006 POWER SWITCH The power switch activates and deactivates the HI 6006 ON I When the power switch is in the I position an internal 4 8 VDC Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery provides power to the probe and the power indicator LED blinks OFF 0 When the power swi...

Page 52: ...ost test requirements The frequency response of the HI 6053 is 10 MHz to 40 GHz and the dynamic range is 2 to 800 Volts per meter V m The HI 6053 assembly consists of a pyramidal casing containing the sensor which is mounted on one end of a shaft The other end of the shaft is attached to an extrusion that houses the electronics The sensor and electronics housing operate and are calibrated as a uni...

Page 53: ... axis probe When requested X Y Z and total field data can be reported HI 6053 POWER SWITCH The power button that activates and deactivates the HI 6053 is located on the bottom of the electronic housing A green indicator light in the power button flashes when the probe is on ...

Page 54: ...obe is on and four AAA Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries supply power Off To turn the HI 6053 off push in the power button and then release The green indicator light stops flashing indicating the probe is off When not in use turn the probe off to prolong battery life HI 6053 CONTROLS Two fiber optic connectors and a battery charger connector are mounted on the HI 6053 housing ...

Page 55: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Laser Powered Probes 55 7 0 Typical Data Laser Powered Probes HI 6122 Typical Data HI 6122 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE Note TEM Cell and GTEM Field Level 20 V m ...

Page 56: ...56 Typical Data Laser Powered Probes ets lindgren com HI 6122 TYPICAL ISOTROPIC RESPONSE Note Isotropic response measured in a 20 V m field at 400 MHz ...

Page 57: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Laser Powered Probes 57 HI 6105 Typical Data HI 6105 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE Note Anechoic Room and TEM Cell Field Level 20 V m ...

Page 58: ...58 Typical Data Laser Powered Probes ets lindgren com HI 6105 TYPICAL ISOTROPIC RESPONSE Note Actual data taken at 400 MHz field level 20 V m maximum variation 0 54 dB ...

Page 59: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Laser Powered Probes 59 HI 6153 Typical Data HI 6153 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE Note Field Level 20 V m ...

Page 60: ...60 Typical Data Laser Powered Probes ets lindgren com HI 6153 TYPICAL ISOTROPIC RESPONSE Typical Isotropic Response in dB at 1 GHz ...

Page 61: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Laser Powered Probes 61 Typical Isotropic Response in dB at 10 GHz ...

Page 62: ...62 Typical Data Laser Powered Probes ets lindgren com Typical Isotropic Response in dB at 18 GHz ...

Page 63: ... lindgren com Typical Data Battery Operated Probes 63 8 0 Typical Data Battery Operated Probes HI 6023 Typical Data HI 6023 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE WITH LIMITS Note TEM Cell and GTEM Field Level 20 V m ...

Page 64: ...64 Typical Data Battery Operated Probes ets lindgren com HI 6023 TYPICAL ISOTROPIC RESPONSE Note Isotropic response measured in a 20 V m field at 400 MHz ...

Page 65: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Battery Operated Probes 65 HI 6006 Typical Data HI 6006 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE WITH LIMITS Note Anechoic Room and TEM Cell Field Level 20 V m ...

Page 66: ...66 Typical Data Battery Operated Probes ets lindgren com HI 6006 TYPICAL ISOTROPIC RESPONSE Note Actual data taken at 400 MHz field level 20 V m maximum variation 0 54 dB ...

Page 67: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Battery Operated Probes 67 HI 6053 Typical Data HI 6053 TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE Note Field Level 20 V m ...

Page 68: ...68 Typical Data Battery Operated Probes ets lindgren com HI 6053 TYPICAL ISOTROPIC RESPONSE Typical Isotropic Response in dB at 1 GHz ...

Page 69: ...ets lindgren com Typical Data Battery Operated Probes 69 Typical Isotropic Response in dB at 10 GHz ...

Page 70: ...70 Typical Data Battery Operated Probes ets lindgren com Typical Isotropic Response in dB at 18 GHz ...

Page 71: ...ete ETS Lindgren warranty for your EMC Field Probe Duration of Warranties All product warranties except the warranty of title and all remedies for warranty failures are limited to three years Product Warranted Duration of Warranty Period HI 6122 3 Years HI 6105 3 Years HI 6153 3 Years HI 6023 3 Years HI 6006 3 Years HI 6053 3 Years ...

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Page 73: ... 12 5 VDC The H 491198 01 Battery Charger uses a dV dT negative delta V technique to determine when the battery is fully charged which is typically two hours With this technique the charge state of the battery has no effect other than shortening the charge time Housed in a rugged enclosure power enters the battery charger through a power entry module which contains the fuses or an optional cigaret...

Page 74: ...oper care the batteries should last two to three years Follow these recommendations to ensure maximum battery life and optimum testing performance Turn the probe off when the probe is not in use Leaving the probe on for extended periods of time will damage the batteries When the batteries are discharged the flashing power ON indicator will not function When possible leave the robe connected to the...

Page 75: ...that custom software packages using data from the probe monitor the data output for this condition If the batteries exhibit low terminal voltages during charging or if they appear unable to acquire or maintain a charge the batteries may be shorted or damaged To replace the batteries see HI 6053 Battery Replacement on page 26 Charging the Batteries For maximum battery life fully charge the batterie...

Page 76: ...e detect the fast charge is terminated when the battery voltage is lower than the previously measured values by 24mV If a peak voltage is not detected then the fast charge is terminated when the maximum time limit of 180 minutes is reached COMPLETE green Indicates a fast charging peak voltage is detected If the probe is turned on during the fast charge period of the charge cycle the current surge ...

Page 77: ...lated battery condition It is possible that the battery charge indication may lose synchronization with the actual battery condition A loss of synchronization may be indicated by a low battery charge alert after the batteries were recently fully charged Loss of synchronization may also be indicated by short battery life and premature low battery alert To synchronize the battery charge indicator 1 ...

Page 78: ...ully recharge The total time required to discharge and recharge is approximately seven hours Battery Charger Specifications The battery charger may be powered by standard line voltage 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz or by an optional automobile cigarette lighter plug 12 5 VDC NiMH Battery 4 AAA batteries rechargeable NiMH rapid charge cells 1 2 volts cell ETS Lindgren Part 400038 quantity required 4 Power Ma...

Page 79: ...e Charge Current 2 0 mA Output Voltage During Fast Charge 4 8 Vdc Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Maintenance Recommendations Operate the battery charger with care There are no user serviceable parts inside the battery charger Opening the battery charger housing may void your warranty ...

Page 80: ... value and type of fuse or an unsafe condition may result Use only 250 Volt 1 0 Amp Type T 5 mm x 20 mm fuses To replace a fuse 1 Two fuses are located in the fuse drawer in the power input module Use a screwdriver to open the drawer 2 The fuse towards the outside of the drawer is the spare Remove the spare fuse from the module 3 Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse 4 Slide the fuse drawer b...

Page 81: ... 5 VDC The H 491198 48 Battery Charger uses a dV dT negative delta V technique to determine when the battery is fully charged which is typically two hours With this technique the charge state of the battery has no effect other than shortening the charge time Housed in a rugged enclosure power enters the battery charger through a power entry module which contains the fuses or an optional cigarette ...

Page 82: ...ld last two to three years Follow these recommendations to ensure maximum battery life and optimum testing performance Set the power switch on the probe to the OFF position when the probe is not in use Leaving the power switch in the ON position for extended periods of time will damage the battery When the battery is discharged the flashing power ON indicator will not function When possible leave ...

Page 83: ...ing data from the probe monitor the data output for this condition If the battery exhibits low terminal voltages during charging or if it appears unable to acquire or maintain a charge individual cells in the battery may be shorted or damaged If your battery needs replacement for any reason contact ETS Lindgren Customer Service Charging a Battery For maximum battery life fully charge the battery f...

Page 84: ...tage detect the fast charge is terminated when the battery voltage is lower than the previously measured values by 24mV If a peak voltage is not detected then the fast charge is terminated when the maximum time limit of 180 minutes is reached COMPLETE green Indicates a fast charging peak voltage is detected If the probe is turned on during the fast charge period of the charge cycle the current sur...

Page 85: ...lays the calculated battery condition It is possible that the battery charge indication may lose synchronization with the actual battery condition A loss of synchronization may be indicated by a low battery charge alert after the battery was recently fully charged Loss of synchronization may also be indicated by short battery life and premature low battery alert To synchronize the battery charge i...

Page 86: ...scharge and then fully recharge The total time required to discharge and recharge is approximately seven hours Battery Charger Specifications The battery charger may be powered by standard line voltage 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz or by an optional automobile cigarette lighter plug 12 5 VDC NiMH Battery 4 8 volt 4 cell NiMH Battery 25 mAH rapid charge cells 1 2 volts cell ETS Lindgren Part H 491193 Power ...

Page 87: ...e Charge Current 2 0 mA Output Voltage During Fast Charge 4 8 Vdc Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Maintenance Recommendations Operate the battery charger with care There are no user serviceable parts inside the battery charger Opening the battery charger housing may void your warranty ...

Page 88: ... value and type of fuse or an unsafe condition may result Use only 250 Volt 1 0 Amp Type T 5 mm x 20 mm fuses To replace a fuse 1 Two fuses are located in the fuse drawer in the power input module Use a screwdriver to open the drawer 2 The fuse towards the outside of the drawer is the spare Remove the spare fuse from the module 3 Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse 4 Slide the fuse drawer b...

Page 89: ...on assumes that the HI 6113 Laser Data Interface LDI HI 4413P Fiber Optic Modem or HI 4413USB Fiber Optic to USB Converter was purchased and is communicating directly with the probe Communication Protocol HI 61XX SERIES LASERPRO FIELD PROBES Data Type RS 232 Serial Data Mode Asynchronous Word Length 8 bit Parity N Stop Bits 1 Data Rate 115 200 baud HI 60XX SERIES BATTERY OPERATED FIELD PROBES Data...

Page 90: ...r detailed information regarding the command structure to the probe When the probe completes the command it responds with a string consisting of A start character The command letter Data if required CR a carriage return If the command does not require the probe to return any data the probe simply responds with the start character then the command letter and a carriage return If an error occurs the...

Page 91: ...obe converter voltage in hexadecimal format B64N N safe operating level F fail level Voltage reported as 0 64 64 corresponds to 100 Note The BP command is provided for backward compatibility and should not be used to monitor the converter voltage which always responds with B64N CR Probe Command Description Probe Response D3 Read probe data Dx xxxyy yyzzz zB CR xxxx yyyy zzzz 4 digit axis values wi...

Page 92: ...del sr 10 character software revision sn 8 character serial number cd 8 character calibration date B battery flag N or F Note The Identification command I may also be used as the first command sent The command will turn on the laser Once communication between the probe and the Laser Data Interface LDI is established the return string will be sent Subsequent I commands immediately send the return s...

Page 93: ...m Operating Protocols 93 Probe Command Description Probe Response Null CR Send the ASCII null character N CR Note Null CR is a special command that can be used as the initial command to the probe after it is turned on ...

Page 94: ...volts B04 00 0 of charge 4 0 volts BP Read battery capacity in percentage Bxx N or F CR B64N 100 of charge 4 8 volts B00F 0 of charge 4 0 volts N safe operating level F fail level Percentage reported in hexadecimal 0 to 64 Note The BP command is provided for backward compatibility and should not be used to monitor the converter voltage which always responds with B64N CR ...

Page 95: ...ield value with floating decimal point B battery flag N or F I Identification command I60XX sr sn cd B CR XX specific probe model sr 10 character software revision sn 8 character serial number cd 8 character calibration date B battery flag N or F Note The Identification command I may also be used as the first command sent The command will turn on the laser Once communication between the probe and ...

Page 96: ...ription Probe Response TC Read temperature in Centigrade Txxxx CR TF Read temperature in Fahrenheit Txxxx CR Null CR Send the ASCII null character N CR Note Null CR is a special command that can be used as the initial command to the probe after it is turned on ...

Page 97: ...nt nx xxx CR o Laser OFF command o The laser and all LEDs except the green Power LED will turn off r Laser ON command r The blue Laser LED will illuminate immediately then the yellow Receive LED will illuminate a few seconds after indicating the probe is ready for operation Note The Laser ON command r should be the first command sent LDI Command Description Probe Response tc Read temperature in Ce...

Page 98: ...erflow E2 Buffer full error too many characters contained between the start character and carriage return sequence E3 Received command is invalid E4 Received parameter is invalid E5 Hardware error for example EEPROM failure E6 Parity error E7 Probe commands are not available unless the probe is powered on To power on the probe send the Laser ON command r For more information on the r command see p...

Page 99: ...ht notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the ETS Lindgren copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution Disclaimer Neither the name ETS Lindgren nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived fro...

Page 100: ...ions do not take in or send out any object style parameters 5 All functions have an integer return value such that 0 will signify successful completion All other values that can be returned are function specific Supported Probes and Communications Protocols Probe families HI Any and FP Any are probe type detectors These detector probe types can be used in most cases without specifying the exact pr...

Page 101: ... FP3083 FP4000 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP4031 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP4033 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP4080 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP4083 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP4240 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5000 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5033 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5034 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5036 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5080 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5083 FP Any HI 44xx MS FP5240 FP Any HI 44xx MS ...

Page 102: ...I 2200 H210 HI 3603 HI 3604 HI 3638 HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 3702 HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4417 HI 4421 HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4421G HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4422 HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4431 HCH HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4431 HSE HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4431 MSE HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4431 STE HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4433 CH HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4433 GRE HI Any HI 44xx MS ...

Page 103: ...433 STE HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4450 HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 4451 HI Any HI 44xx MS HI 6005 HI Any HI 6005 MS HI 6005 HS HI 6005 HI 6006 HI Any HI 6005 MS HI 6005 HS HI 6005 HI 6022 HI Any HI 6005 MS HI 6005 HS HI 6005 HI 6023 HI Any HI 6005 MS HI 6005 HS HI 6005 HI 6053 HI Any HI 6005 MS HI 6005 HS HI 6005 HI 6105 HI Any Laser HS Laser HI 6153 HI Any Laser HS Laser ...

Page 104: ...0 Series HI 6000 Series HI 6100 Series HI 4433 Series HI 4450 Series PROBE FAMILY FP ANY AUTO PROBE DETECTOR FP Automatically detects most ETS Lindgren Holaday probes as listed in the following Note Use this type to initialize all FP series probes FP2000 Series FP4000 Series FP5000 Series FP6001 PROBE FAMILY VIRTUAL This simulated probe type is for testing and software development purposes Varying...

Page 105: ...ual field readings for each axis FP5080 HI 4450 FP4080 FP5000 FP5240 FP4083 FP5033 HI 4451 FP4240 FP5034 HI 4453 HI 4422 FP5036 HI 4455 HI 4433 GRE FP5055 HI 4456 HI 4433 HSE FP5083 HI 4457 HI 4433 MSE FP4031 FP4000 HI 4433 STE PROBE FAMILY HI 6005 MS MEDIUM SPEED Note Baud rate at 9600 Sample rates exceed 30 samples second FP6001 HI 6005 HI 6006 HI 6023 HI 6053 ...

Page 106: ...ate at 19200 Sample rates exceed 50 samples second FP6001 HI 6005 HI 6006 HI 6023 HI 6053 PROBE FAMILY LASER HS HIGH SPEED Note Baud rate at 115200 Laser powered probes through USB port Sample rate can exceed 100 samples second HI 6105 HI 6153 PROBE TYPES NOT SUPPORTED HI 3603 HI 3604 HI 2200 ...

Page 107: ...se Creates a probe object and establishes communications to a specified probe Makes an object of the correct type Verifies that the communications to the probe can be established Does a probe identify and an initialization of the probe Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description ...

Page 108: ... Virtual In most cases HI Any and FP Any will communicate with both HI and FP models The exception is that HI Any must be used to communicate with laser probe models and FP Any must be used with the FP2000 Series probe models Use HS types High Speed for higher sample rates The HI 44xx HS family does not return individual data from each axis but does increase the sample rate char name Any user spec...

Page 109: ...ameters int Handle Special value used to refer to this probe for subsequent function calls after it is created Returns Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description ...

Page 110: ... return until all data is captured and processed Ranging is handled automatically provided ETS_Range has not been set Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters Pass by reference float The field val...

Page 111: ...ack to the system The ETS_RemoveProbe function needs to be called whenever a probe is changed or physically removed Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters None ...

Page 112: ...st be called prior to this call This function returns a fresh battery reading after each ETS_InitiateReadBattery command Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters Pass by reference integer The batt...

Page 113: ...calibration date for the probe Not available on older probes Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters Pass by reference string calibrationDate specifying the length of string ...

Page 114: ...al combined field of the X Y and Z axes Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters Pass by reference float The combined fields of X Y and Z axes ...

Page 115: ...ined field This function must follow an ETS_InitiateReadField command You can poll ETS_IsOperationComplete to determine when ETS_InitiateReadField is finished Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters Pass by reference float Returns the X ...

Page 116: ...n the firmware version for the probe Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters Pass by reference character string Specifying the length of string ...

Page 117: ...rorNumber char ErrorStr const int arraySize Purpose To obtain a written description of an error that has occurred Return Value None Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function int arraySize Output Parameters Pass by reference character string Specifying the length of string ...

Page 118: ...nt field units setting for the probe Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function int arraySize Output Parameters Pass by reference character string UnitsStr specifying the length of string ...

Page 119: ... without waiting for the operation finish To determine when the command is finished use ETS_IsOperationComplete When the reading is complete use ETS_Battery to obtain the value Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe funct...

Page 120: ...ermine when the operation is finished use ETS_IsOperationComplete When the reading is completed use ETS_Field or ETS_CombinedField to obtain the field values The default field units are V m or A m Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from E...

Page 121: ...ithout waiting for the operation finish To determine when the operation is finished use ETS_IsOperationComplete When the reading is completed use ETS_TemperatureC to obtain the value Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe...

Page 122: ...h commands that start with the word Initiate to determine when an operation is finished Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters None ...

Page 123: ...probe model identification information Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters The model name is placed in the user allocated string buffer ...

Page 124: ...the user to read the user assigned name Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle As returned from ETS_CreateProbe function Output Parameters The probe name is placed in the user allocated string buffer ...

Page 125: ...tus of the probe and returns only after the probe has responded or a timeout has occurred Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters Int battery The battery status as the percentage of full charge ...

Page 126: ...temperature of the probe and returns only after the probe has responded or a timeout has occurred Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters Int temperature The probe internal temperature in degrees Celsius ...

Page 127: ...rraySize Purpose Returns the serial number of the probe Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters Pass by reference character string serialNumber Specify the length of string ...

Page 128: ...r the probe The default value is 0 which is in Auto Range The number of ranges is probe dependent Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Int range Accepts values 0 5 Output Parameters None ...

Page 129: ...for the probe The available units are probe dependent Consult the probe user manual for more information Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Int unit Accepts values 1 3 Output Parameters None ...

Page 130: ...e must be called prior to this function call Use the ETS_IsOperationComplete to check for operation completion Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters Pass by reference integer that is the temperature of the probe in degrees Celsius ...

Page 131: ...he laser current of the probe ETS_ReadBattery must be called to refresh this value Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters The laser current of the probe in amps ...

Page 132: ...ze Purpose Identifies the version of ETSProbe DLL Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters None Output Parameters A character string that represents the version of ETSProbe DLL ...

Page 133: ... the battery voltage of the probe is accessible through this function ETS_ReadBattery function must be called to refresh this value Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters The converter voltage or battery voltage ...

Page 134: ...he laser temperature ETS_ReadTemperature must be called to refresh this value Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters Outputs the temperature of the laser in degrees Celsius ...

Page 135: ...le Purpose Zeros older style probes has no effect on the HI 6000 Series probes Return Value Returns an integer status code The numeric value 0 indicates successful completion See Status Codes on page 109 for error code description Input Parameters int probeHandle Output Parameters None ...

Page 136: ...s not exist 2 Probe family does exist 3 Unable to open communication port 4 Probe not connected 5 Probe response incorrect 6 Operation timeout 7 Busy 8 Probe object does not exist 9 Probe did not respond 10 Probe out of range 11 Invalid input parameter 12 Probes internal gain setting incorrect cycle power 13 Error in closing the COMM port 14 Unable to purge COMM port 15 COMM port error 16 Error in...

Page 137: ... 21 Value cannot be set 22 Probe model not supported 23 Unable to open file 24 Coefficients do not match 25 Coefficients file error 26 Probe over range 27 Probe under range 28 Function not available 29 Battery fail 30 Battery warning 31 Correction not loaded 32 Out of correction range 33 Correction not supported ...

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Page 139: ... products listed below are eligible to bear the CE mark HI 6122 Electric Field Probe HI 6105 Electric Field Probe HI 6153 Electric Field Probe HI 6023 Field Probe HI 6006 Field Probe HI 6053 Field Probe Applicable Requirements Standard Criteria EN 50082 1 Electromagnetic compatibility General immunity standard Part 1 Domestic commercial and light industrial environment EN 55011 CISPR 11 1990 ed 2 ...

Page 140: ...ix the CE mark to the indicated product CE marks placed on these products will be distinct and visible Other marks or inscriptions liable to be confused with the CE mark will not be affixed to these products ETS Lindgren L P has ensured that appropriate documentation shall remain available on premises for inspection and validation purposes for a period of no less than 10 years ...

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