
First version
Rev 1.00
22 Sep 2016
Helios User Manual
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Choose the Helios device - it will be identified as “NETIC” or similar as shown above.
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Click the “Configure” button, then “SetIP Address…”. Enter the new values of IP Address and Subnet Mask
(usually 255.255.255.0) and click “OK”. After a few seconds, repeat “Search Devices” to check the IP settings
are updated successfully. Note that this tool changes the IP settings temporarily; to change permanently
connect to the device via a web browser and continue as described above.
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Import the EDS file (available via the Ophir website) using the “EDS Hardware Installation Tool” from
Rockwell Automation, or similar. This tool is part of the Rockwell “RSLinx Classic” tool.
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It is NOT possible to set up the IP address via the RS232 link
RS232 Setup
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Place the Helios where it will be convenient to measure the laser (can bolt down to chassis with M6 screws).
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Connect 24 V DC to standard Profinet jack (Use Ophir Power Cable for Helios P/N 7Z10458A, see Chapter 6
“Connectors” for more details)
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Connect a standard RS232 to the D9 jack.
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Install the “Helios PC Application” by copying it from the Helios product page in the website and following
the installation wizard steps.
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Integrate the power measurement into customer software (by scripting commands) as fits their application and
needs. See Chapter 8 for more detail and a list of commands.
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Integrate into the production line routine, using RS232 program.
PC Application
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The PC application is needed to upgrade the Helios firmware.
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It can also be used to measure with the Helios without any programming. This can be useful for pre-
integration testing.
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To begin test measurements, follow these steps:
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Set scale to be above the max expected energy
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Press “Open” cover
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Turn on laser and wait for measurement results to appear
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Can also use RS232 commands directly by enabling the terminal.
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Options include: logging, instantaneous power reading, housing temperature, and the terminal
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The PC application can be downloaded from the Ophir website