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2 Getting Started

upLED™

2   Getting Started

2.1   Parts List

Please inspect the shipping container for damage. Please do not cut through the cardboard, as
the box might be needed for storage or returns.

If the shipping container appears to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents
for completeness and tested the upLED™ mechanically and electrically.

Verify that you have received the following items within the package:

1. upLED™ LED Driver

2. One 2-Connection Adapter with Push-In Spring Connections for Connection of a Power Sup-

ply

3. USB 2.0 Type-A to Mini-B Cable with Locking Screw. 1.5 m

4. Quick Reference

Summary of Contents for upLED

Page 1: ...USB LED Driver upLED Operation Manual 2021 ...

Page 2: ...Version Date 1 1 23 Sep 2021 Copyright 2021 Thorlabs ...

Page 3: ...3 6 Exchange or Replug LEDs 7 3 7 Status LED 8 3 8 Stacking upSERIES Modules 9 3 9 PIN OUT Diagram 4 Write Your Own Application 10 11 4 1 32 bit Operating System 13 4 2 64 bit Operating System 5 Maintenance and Service 15 15 5 1 Troubleshooting 6 Appendix 16 16 6 1 Technical Data 17 6 2 Dimensions 17 6 3 Safety 18 6 4 Return of Devices 18 6 5 Manufacturer Address 19 6 6 Certifications and Complian...

Page 4: ...oking forward to hearing from you Thorlabs GmbH Warning Sections marked by this symbol explain dangers that might result in personal injury or death Always read the associated information carefully before performing the indicated procedure Please read this advice carefully This manual also contains NOTES and HINTS written in this form Attention Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards th...

Page 5: ...d fulfilling the requirements stated in the technical data can be adjusted using the power supply adapter and connected to the upLED To monitor temperature the upLED can be conveniently stacked up with a upTEMP mul tichannel USB temperature logger as the two devices feature the same stackable housing and can be controlled by the same upSERIES Software interface Attention Please find all safety inf...

Page 6: ... upSERIES Software interface the Microsoft NET Framework V 4 7 2 or later is required This software V 4 7 2 is included with the Thorlabs up SERIES installation package 1 3 Supported Thorlabs LEDs The following types of Thorlabs LEDs are compatible with the upLED PCB Mounted LEDs o MxxxDy These LEDs require attachment to the CAB LEDD1 cable Mounted LEDs o MxxxLy o MxxxLPy Fiber Coupled LEDs o Mxxx...

Page 7: ...r returns If the shipping container appears to be damaged keep it until you have inspected the contents for completeness and tested the upLED mechanically and electrically Verify that you have received the following items within the package 1 upLED LED Driver 2 One 2 Connection Adapter with Push In Spring Connections for Connection of a Power Sup ply 3 USB 2 0 Type A to Mini B Cable with Locking S...

Page 8: ...to software installation Attention Exit all running applications on your PC as the installer may require a reboot of your PC during installation Thorlabs is breaking new ground in saving our environment We decided to refrain from ship ping a data carrier and to offer a download of the software from our website instead As an addi tional advantage to this distribution method the most recent version ...

Page 9: ...n the chapter Power Supply Adapter Note Please obey the PIN assignment and the orientation of the power supply adapter 5 Power up the PC to be used with the devices 6 Download and install the upSERIES software 7 Connect the upLED to the PC using the provided USB 2 0 cable The status LED will sim ultaneously blink green yellow and red At this point the upLED processor is powered by via USB 8 Warnin...

Page 10: ...disconnection of the power supply or stays off if it was off b Start the LED manually by turning the POWER dial on the upLED When the upSERIES Software and the upLED are NOT set to Repower LED after Power Cycle the user needs to adjust the current to drive the LED by turning the POWER dial on the upLED In that case please follow the following instructions 1 Connect the LED to the upLED 2 Use a slo...

Page 11: ...active such that the LED immediately emits light In that case the current supplied to the LED equals either a the current set in the upSERIES software as described in the respective manual or b the current set at the potentiometer Note The upLED features an output open protection with a hardware solution to protect the connec ted LED from destructive excess current immediately after connecting it ...

Page 12: ...lustrated below for device stacking To the right stacking of two up TEMP modules is shown Please ensure to have the Thorlabs logo on the same side 1 Hold two modules on top of each other with the THORLABS logo facing the same direction This way tongue upper part and groove lower part are on the same side Shift the two modules such that the upper module is behind the lower module THORLABS logo of t...

Page 13: ...ing and in the table below Receptacle on the upLED for the 2 PIN Adapter PIN Description 1 GND 2 12 V Note The upLED features an input polarity protection As the upLED is protected against re versal of the polarity of the connections between power supply and adapter the upLED will not be destroyed but will not drive the connected LED M8 x 1 Circular LED Connector PIN Description 1 LED Anode 2 LED ...

Page 14: ...her words the 32 bit VXIpnp driver works with both 32 and 64 bit operating systems while the 64 bit driver requires a 64 bit operating system Note upLED and drivers contains 32 bit and 64 bit applications In 32 bit systems only the 32 bit components are installed to C Program Files In 64 bit systems the 64 bit components are being installed to C Program Files while 32 bit components can be found a...

Page 15: ...am Files IVI Foundation VISA WinNT Lib_x64 msc TLUP_64 lib or C Program Files Thorlabs upSERIES Drivers Instr msvc TLUP_32 lib C Program Files Thorlabs upSERIES Drivers Instr msvc64 TLUP_64 lib Function Panel C Program Files IVI Foundation VISA WinNT TLUP TLUP fp or C Program Files Thorlabs upSERIES Drivers Instr CVI TLUP fp Online Help for VXIpnp Instrument driver C Program Files IVI Foundation V...

Page 16: ...e C Program Files IVI Foundation VISA WinNT TLUP Examples C upSERIES_CSample sln Project file C Program Files IVI Foundation VISA WinNT TLUP Examples C upSERIES_CSample upSERIES_CSample vcxproj Source file C Program Files IVI Foundation VISA WinNT TLUP Examples C upSERIES_CSample upSERIES_CSample cpp Example for C Project file C Program Files IVI Foundation visa WinNT TLUP Samples MS NET_CS Thorla...

Page 17: ...UP_64 dll or C Program Files Thorlabs upSERIES Drivers Instr bin TLUP_32 dll C Program Files Thorlabs upSERIES Drivers Instr bin TLUP_64 dll Note This instrument driver is required for all development environments Header file C Program Files IVI Foundation VISA Win64 Include TLUP h or C Program Files Thorlabs upSERIES Drivers Instr incl TLUP h Static Library C Program Files x86 IVIFoundation VISA ...

Page 18: ...dll C Program Files x86 Microsoft NET Primary Interop Assemblies Thorlabs TLUP_32 Interop dll Thorlabs TLUP_64 Interop dll C Program Files IVI Foundation VISA VisaCom64 Primary Interop Assemblies Thorlabs TLUP_64 Interop dll net wrapper dll NuGet Package C Users Public Documents Thorlabs NuGet Thorlabs TLUP_32 Interop x x x x nupkg Thorlabs TLUP_64 Interop x x x x nupkg x x x x stands for the driv...

Page 19: ...he user It does not contain any modules and or components that could be repaired by the user himself If a malfunction occurs please contact Thorlabs for return instructions Do not remove covers 5 1 Troubleshooting LED flickers in applications of the upLED Ø The reason might be a defective power supply or a defective contact of the power supply with the upLED LED only flashes at switch on or goes o...

Page 20: ...ment Resolution 1 mA LED Current Measurement Accuracy 0 5 10 mA LED Voltage Measurement Resolution 10 mV LED Voltage Measurement Accuracy 1 50 mV General Specifications Input Voltage 12 V 5 Digital Control Interface Lockable Mini USB Connector USB Protocol USB 2 0 USB CDC Class Device Manual Control Interface Linear Power Potentiometer Operating Temperature Range 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature Rang...

Page 21: ...ice is only serviceable if returned and properly packed into the complete ori ginal packaging including the cardboard inserts If necessary ask for replacement packaging Refer servicing to qualified personnel Changes to this device cannot be made nor may components not supplied by Thorlabs be used without written consent from Thorlabs Warning In cases where the switch in the upSERIES Software is se...

Page 22: ...e electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum allowed disturbance values according to IEC 61326 1 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits according to IEC 61326 1 for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet 6 4 Return of Devices This precision device is only serviceable if returned and properly packed into the complete ori ginal packaging inc...

Page 23: ...Rev 1 1 23 Sep 2021 2021 Thorlabs Page 19 6 Appendix upLED 6 6 Certifications and Compliances ...

Page 24: ...0Conditions 20of 20Sales_Thorlabs GmbH_English pdf 6 8 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability Thorlabs has taken every possible care in preparing this document We however assume no li ability for the content completeness or quality of the information contained therein The content of this document is regularly updated and adapted to reflect the current status of the product All rights reserved This d...

Page 25: ...Policy WEEE Thorlabs verifies our compliance with the WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment dir ective of the European Community and the corresponding national laws Accordingly all end users in the EC may return end of life Annex I category electrical and electronic equipment sold after August 13 2005 to Thorlabs without incurring disposal charges Eligible units are marked with the crosse...

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