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4 Making Measurements
4.1.2 Vibrometer with Sensor Head OFV-511/-512
Setup
1. OFV-511: If desired, exchange the mini sensor with a fiber head (refer to
OFV-512: If desired, exchange both mini sensors with fiber heads (refer to
) or for single point measurements exchange the mini sensor
of the reference fiber with a reference head (refer to
and
) and the other mini sensor with a fiber head.
2. Make sure that the key switch on the controller is in position O.
3. Fix the mini sensor as appropriate to the flexible arm OFV-039 (refer to
) or to the OFV-036. This ensures a secure position and makes
it easier to focus on the object.
4. Position the mini sensor or fiber head according to the information on
optimal stand-off distances in
5. Align the mini sensor or fiber head such that the laser beam points along
the velocity vector to be measured, i.e. in general perpendicular to the
surface of the object.
Switching on
6. Switch the controller on by turning the key switch to position I. Please
allow 20 minutes for the laser to warm up before making measurements.
On the front of the controller the L
ED
POWER lights up. Providing the
connecting cable has been installed correctly, the L
ED
STANDBY on the
sensor head also lights up. Laser light is not yet emitted as the beam
shutter is still closed.
7. Before now opening the beam shutter, remember the information on laser
!
8. Open the beam shutter on the sensor head by pressing the key LASER on
the front of the sensor head.
The L
ED
ON on the sensor head lights up. At the same time the L
ED
STANDBY goes out. The laser beam is now emitted from the mini
sensor or fiber head.
Measuring
9. Focus the laser beam on the surface of the object.
The signal-to-noise ratio is maximal if the signal level display fully lights
up. You can often still make measurements even if none of the bar L
ED
s
is lit up. The output signal in this case, however, contains more noise.
10. If the signal level is low or highly fluctuating, change the stand-off distance
by 10 cm as it may be that the mini sensor or fiber head has been
positioned at an unsuitable distance (refer to