Polytec PSV-500, Hardware Manual

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5-1
5 Operating the PSV
5 Operating the PSV
In the software manual, you will find the following detailed information on how
to control the system via the software:
•
Setting the optics
•
Aligning coordinates
•
Defining and editing scan points
•
Setting the parameters for data acquisition
5.1 Switching On and Off
Front-end Switch on the front-end by turning the key switch on the front to position I. The
POWER L
ED
above the key switch lights up and shows that the instrument is
ready to operate.
If the system is cabled correctly as described in
SECTION
3.5, the LASER
L
ED
on the scanning head lights up and shows that the scanning head is
ready to operate and the laser is active, even if the beam shutter is closed
(refer to
SECTION
5.2 and
SECTION
5.3).
PC Switch on the PC by setting the mains switch on the back to position I. Then
open the front flap using the key and press the POWER key.
NOTE!
After the PC has been switched on, at first all system components are initialized. This
initialization takes about 30 seconds. Not till then you can start the software.
Software When the system is cabled completely and all instruments are switched on,
start the software. Refer to your software manual.
5.2 Blocking the Laser Beam
Each scanning head is equipped with a beam shutter. This can be used to
block the laser beam without switching off the laser.
The beam shutter is on the front of the scanning head. To block the laser
beam, move the beam shutter upwards until the exit aperture for the laser
beam and the video camera is completely closed.
WARNING!
Danger of injury caused by laser light ! Always close the beam shutter, before
positioning the scanning head. Only when the scanning head is roughly in place and has
been fixed in a stable position, open the beam shutter for precise adjustment !