LaserSpeed 8000-3 Instruction Handbook

RS-232/RS-422 Communication

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Index Pulse Output Function

#<CR> Read

Response Format: <N>

#<N><CR> Set

<N> is an integer specifying the function of the Index Pulse output. This command reconfigures the Index Pulse Output to be a status output.

Value Index Pulse Output Function

0(Default) Index (OPR) Pulse Output

1Material Present Output

2Valid Measurement Output

3QF Pulse Output

4QF Warning Output

5Shutter Open

6Laser On

7System Ready

8Thermostat Output (on @ 40C, off @ 35C)

9Light Stack Green

10

Length Threshold A

Material Present Output

This output reflects the Material Present status. It is the same as the Material Present bit in the status word of the serial output data.

Voltage High: Material is present

Voltage Low: Material is not present

Valid Measurement Output

This output indicates if the gauge is making valid measurements. The output is the same as the Valid LED on the gauge.

Voltage High: Valid Measurements are being made

Voltage Low: No measurements are being made

QF Pulse Output

This output is a frequency output that indicates the current Quality Factor. A frequency of 100Hz indicates a QF of 0, and a frequency of 1kHz indicates a QF of 15. The frequency of the output increases by 60Hz with each increase of 1 in the QF (100, 160, 220, 280, 340, …, 940, 1000)

Part No. 93463 / Drawing No. 0921-01561

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Laser LS8000-3 Value Index Pulse Output Function, Material Present Output, Valid Measurement Output, QF Pulse Output