Quantum-composers AF910 Manuel d'utilisateur

Rev 1.4 AF910 – Autofocus Operating Manual QUANTUM COMPOSERS, INC 212 Discovery Drive Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone: (406)582-0227 Fax: (406)58

Page 10 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Figure 1 Certification and ID Label Figure 2 Laser Radiation Figure 3 Laser Aperture

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 11 CHAPTER 3 – Installation The AF91x can be installed on many types of video microscope setups that include the use

Page 12 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 losses. Once the unit is mounted, then the electrical connections can be made. At the very least, the unit needs +

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 13 CHAPTER 4 – Operating the AF910 Methods of Operation The AF91x can be operated in various ways. Communication via a

Page 14 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 The unit will then be enabled and its status displayed. You should see that the laser diode has been enabled. This

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 15 when outside of the docking range, the motor will move at the high speed and the analog output will be clamped at t

Page 16 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Figure 11 Laser Diode Controls The autofocus data section of the software is used to view the current analog o

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 17 Figure 13 Communication Terminal Analog and Digital I/O The AF91x offers several I/O signals to help control and

Page 18 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 docking range, which is also outside of the linear range. The sign of the signal can be used as a method to determ

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 19 - Acceleration function. - Adjustable step rates up to 80KHz. - Two speeds for inside and outside of docking ra

Page 2 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Table of Contents PREFACE ...

Page 20 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 provides either a TTL or an open collector type output. The limit switches can be configured to be either active h

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 21 Figure 19 Motor Home Speed - Limit Switches. The limit switches will stop motor movement when activated. They al

Page 22 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 - Step Counter. The system uses an internal 32 bit position counter to keep track of motor steps. This allows for

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 23 - Step Offset Function. This function will allow the motor to move any offset distance when switching objective le

Page 24 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Figure 27 Example (using picture above). Using this example, the home or zero position is above focus, so raisin

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 25 - Focus Windows. Various windows can be adjusted to improve the performance of the motor control loop when approac

Page 26 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Command Set Device Command Format All commands use ASCII characters and are composed of the following fields: &l

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 27 If a control command is received while the device is in the midst of executing a previous command, and the commands

Page 28 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 BR?, BR # Baud Rate. Selects between two different RS-232 baud rates. A “1” selects the high baud rate of 57600 w

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 29 FL? Focus Level. Returns the current focus level value from 0x0FFF to 0x0000. A value of 0x07FF is in focus or 0V

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 3 PREFACE This User’s Manual contains the technical information needed to properly install, operate and maintain the

Page 30 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 MS Motor Status. Returns the current motor status bytes. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Reserved Reserved Homing Moving Direct

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 31 SO ####, SO? Sensor Offset. This is an objective specific offset that should be set before data is collected off t

Page 32 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 CHAPTER 7 – Maintenance The AF91x does not have any user serviceable components. Any need for maintenance should

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 33 CHAPTER 9 – Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Solution Indicated focus does not match objective focus - The offset ha

Page 34 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 CHAPTER 10 – Appendixes Performance Specifications Objective 2x 5x 10x 20x 50x 100x Focus Repeatability (

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 35 Mechanical Dimensions Electrical Specifications and Connections The AF91x requires 12 VDC power at 300mA to oper

Page 36 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 10 LIMIT B Input TTL active low input. Negative direction limit switch input (B) 11 LIMIT A Input TTL active low i

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 37 Connector Types: Hirose DF11 Series, # DF11-14DS-2C. Sockets: # DF11-2428SC (24-28 AWG). Signals Pin Name Type De

Page 38 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Adapter Board # 300001-026 Connections (Opto-Isolated) Connector Types: Hirose DF11 Series, # DF11-12DS-2C. Socke

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 39 CHAPTER 11 – Customer Service Warranty The manufacturer warrants the AF910 it produces to be free from defects in

Page 4 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 CHAPTER 1 – Product Overview Product Features - Easy integration into any optical system that utilizes infinity

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 5 Accessories - Electrical interface adapters. Various interface adapters to accommodate and type of connection. C

Page 6 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 CHAPTER 2 - Safety Safety Summary This product complies with safety standards EN61010:1993+A2:1995, EN60825:1994

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 7 Laser Safety CAUTION: The AF910 contains a Class 3b laser. The AF910 is sold as an OEM device and is intended to b

Page 8 AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Sources of Laser Safety Standards “Safe Use of Lasers” (Z136.1) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 11th

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 9 Safety Labels and Locations The following figures depict the safety, model number, serial number and origination la