
LaserSpeed 8000-3 Instruction Handbook
QF Warning Output
This output indicates when the QF has decreased below a threshold. This can be used as a warning indicator to alert the user that the optics window may need to be cleaned, or other maintenance may need to be performed. The QF threshold is configured with the & command, and the QF Warning Timeout is configured with the < command.
Voltage High: QF is below threshold
Voltage Low: QF is at or above threshold
Shutter Open
Indicates if the beam shutter is open or closed. This is the same as the Shutter Open status bit in the serial output message.
Voltage High: Beam Shutter is Open
Voltage Low: Beam Shutter is Closed
Laser On
Indicates if the gauge is emitting laser radiation. This is the same as the Laser On status bit in the serial output message, and the Laser On LED.
Voltage High: Laser is On
Voltage Low: Laser is Off
System Ready
Indicates if the gauge is ready for operation. This status bit is on if all the following conditions are met:
•Laser is On – Laser Interlock (Pin 16) must be connected Signal Ground (Pin 11, 19, or 21)
•Beam Shutter is Open – Shutter Interlock (Pin 17) must be connected to Signal Ground (Pin 11, 19, or 21)
•Laser is at temperature
Thermostat Output
This output can be used to regulate the gauge temperature by using it to control a valve for coolant. This output turns on when the internal gauge temperature increases above 40ºC, and turns back off when the internal temperature decreases below 35ºC.
Voltage High:
Voltage Low:
Light Stack (Green)
This output can be used to drive a
Voltage High: Green lamp should be illuminated
Voltage Low: Green lamp should not be illuminated
Length Threshold A
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