THORLABS TXP5016, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Thorlabs Instrumentation TXP5016 Operation Manual 2017 ...

Page 2: ...Version Date Item No 3 1 5 31 Jan 2017 M0009 510 102 Copyright 2017 Thorlabs GmbH ...

Page 3: ...rlock 6 Maintenance and Service 18 19 6 1 Replacing the Line Fuse 19 6 2 Replacing the Internal Fuses 20 6 3 Troubleshooting 21 6 4 The TXP5000 Series Administrator 23 6 4 1 Connect the TXP5016 via RS232 25 6 4 2 Connect the TXP5016 via LAN 26 6 4 3 Device ID and Information 27 6 4 4 Network Configuration 29 6 4 5 Adjust Time and Date 30 6 4 6 Software Updates 33 6 4 7 Change Device Password 7 App...

Page 4: ... international partners are looking forward to hearing from you Thorlabs GmbH Warning Sections marked by this symbol explain dangers that might result in personal injury or death Always read the associated information carefully before performing the indicated procedure Please read these advices carefully This manual also contains NOTES and HINTS written in this form Attention Paragraphs preceeded ...

Page 5: ...he TXP5016 must not be operated in explosion endangered environments Do not remove covers Do not obstruct the air ventilation slots in the housing Do not open the cabinet there are no parts serviceable by the operator inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Only with written consent from Thorlabs GmbH may changes to single components be made or components not supplied by Thorlabs GmbH be use...

Page 6: ...he user The use of shielded I O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules Attention Mobile telephones cellular phones or other radio transmitters are not to be used within the range of three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum allowed dist...

Page 7: ...ard Min 32 MB memory Hard disc Min 100 MB free storage space Interface Ethernet 10 100 Mbit s RJ45 port For the administration tool a serial RS232C port is required this can be a USB to Serial converter as well 1 3 2 Software Requirements The TXP5016 software is compatible with the following operating systems Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 x 32 bit 64 bit For operation of the TXP5016 also an NI...

Page 8: ... cable 2 0 m Cat 5e RJ45 5 TXP5016 interlock plug 6 Operation Manual 7 Power Cord 2 2 Installing Software Attention Exit all running applications on your PC as the installer may require a reboot of your PC during installation The TXP software package contains NI VISA Runtime 5 4 1 USB Drivers for TXP5001AD and TXP5004 and module slots Control software for TXP modules TXP Administration Tools Below...

Page 9: ... 2017 Thorlabs GmbH 2 Getting Started 7 Allow the installation Then follow the the screenshots below ...

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Page 11: ... This Windows Security message appears twice You may be requested to restart your computer upon finishing software installation Note If you are requested to restart your computer please do so Otherwise the TXP software won t operate properly ...

Page 12: ...ng Constant TXP5016 ready for operation 2 LED Power ON 3 Mains switch 4 LED Ethernet Connected 5 LED Data Transfer 6 RJ45 Ethernet connector 7 RS232C connector 9 pin DSUB male for mainframe configuration Rear panel 8 Ground connector 9 AC power connector with line fuse 10 Interlock connector 9 pin DSUB female ...

Page 13: ...ot conflict with other network devices Attention In order to prevent network conflicts it is strongly recommended to contact your System Administrator for a free IP address and the appropriate subnet mask Note The TXP5016 can be connected to the local area network LAN using the supplied standard patch cable or directly to the RJ45 jack of your PC using the supplied cross over patch cable Both conn...

Page 14: ...r rate from 9600 to 115200 bps 8N1 protocol Make sure the TXP5016 is switched on and the serial connection is made Open from the Start button the TXP Administrator Click Connect in the menu bar Select the connection type to Serial Line RS232 and the Serial Port to COMx as stated in the device manager Then click Connect The TXP Administrator connects to the device and reads out the device informati...

Page 15: ...to Network Configuration Now enter the required IP Address and Subnet Mask For gateway operation check the Use Gateway box and enter the gateway IP address in the bottom line Then click Transfer The TXP5016 reboots to finalize the configuration ...

Page 16: ... LAN connectivity Just type in the assigned to the TXP5016 IP address in your browser If the configuration was done properly the browser connects to the TXP5016 internal web server The TXP5016 is ready for operation now Remark If you got after the TXP Administrator connect a warning like click OK Please see the detailed description of the TXP Administrator functions in section Maintenance and Serv...

Page 17: ... the TXP5016 with inserted electronics module is switched on and connected either to the LAN using a standard ethernet patch cable or directly to the PC using the supplied cross over patch cable the ejector handle of the inserted module is in the very upright position Yes No Now the modules can be operated Please see the individual TXP module manuals for operation details 5 2 Global Interlock The ...

Page 18: ...ock relay connection is shown to the left This state applies when the interlock circuit is closed normal operation When the interlock circuit is interrupted the relay switches off and contacts 2 and 6 are connected The contacts 1 2 6 can be used for external signalization optic or acoustic warnings Interlock circuit This is the standard connection of a closed interlock as it provided with the inte...

Page 19: ...der to use a common interlock The interlock opens and the safety function of all cascaded mainframes is triggered as soon as the current is interrupted In other words an active open switch should be placed then between contacts 5 and 9 of the first mainframe Note When cascading two or more TXP5016 interlocks only one constant current source must be used ...

Page 20: ...t Thorlabs GmbH for return instructions Do not remove covers Protect the TXP5016 from adverse weather conditions The TXP5016 is not water resistant Attention To avoid damage to the instrument do not expose it to spray liquids or solvents The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user It does not contain any modules and or components that could be repaired by the user himself If a malfunc...

Page 21: ...Attention Fuse Type T5H250V 5 A 250 V 5x20 mm IEC60127 2 V Push back the fuse holder until it is locked in position again Switch on the TXP5016 If the unit cannot be switched on even with the correct fuse inserted please contact Thorlabs 6 2 Replacing the Internal Fuses Each module slot is protected by an individual internal fuse These fuses are located on the backplane and can be accessed after r...

Page 22: ...corresponding slot might have blown Exchange the corresponding fuse see Replacing the Internal Fuses Ø See the individual manual of the module for further troubleshooting The TXP5016 does not respond to the connected computer via LAN Ø Is the software installed properly See section Installing Software Ø Is the ethernet interface configured properly See section Network Configuration Ø Do you use th...

Page 23: ...nnect via LAN requires a device password After changing the IP connection might be lost The Windows Firewall must be deactivated Hint Use the RS232 connection for initial configuration of your TXP5016 prior to operation within the network Use the LAN connection only for current service operations e g changing the device ID or synchronizing date and time with the control PC Functions Overview 1 Men...

Page 24: ...ions as the buttons on the main window 3 Menu Help Contents F1 opens the TXP Administrator online help Visit the Thorlabs Web Site opens www thorlabs com in your default browser An internet connection is required About shows the information about the TXP Administrator software ...

Page 25: ... has no serial port you can use any commercially available USB to Serial Converter Connect it to the PC the operating system recognizes the device installs the appropriate drivers Check the Windows Device Manager for the topic Ports COM LPT Expand it and remember the assigned COM port e g Note The TXP5016 serial interface works with a transfer rate from 9600 to 115200 bps 8N1 Open from the Start b...

Page 26: ...elect the connection type to Serial Line RS232 and the Serial Port to COMx as stated in the device manager Then click Connect The TXP Administrator connects to the device and reads out the device information When done the header shows ...

Page 27: ...ou can connect it using the supplied crossover patch cable directly to the LAN port of your PC Note The IP address settings of the TXP5016 and the control PC must match Please contact your System Administrator for support See also section Network Configuration for information how to configure the TXP5016 Open from the Start button the TXP Administrator Click Connect in the menu bar Select the conn...

Page 28: ...utton Tab Information The TXP5016 system information can be viewed by scrolling the window The complete device information can be saved to a text file just press the Save Device Information button Note The device type serial number and information cannot be changed by the user The Save Device Information should be saved under Windows 7 to the folder My Documents Originally the software offers a di...

Page 29: ...ices Attention In order to prevent network conflicts it is strongly recommended to contact your System Administrator for a free IP address and the appropriate subnet mask Note The TXP5016 can be connected to the LAN local area network using the supplied standard patch cable or directly to the RJ45 jack of your PC using the supplied cross over patch cable Both connections require the correct networ...

Page 30: ...er cable Now you can verify the LAN connectivity Just type in the assigned to the TXP5016 IP address in your browser If the configuration was done properly the browser connects to the TXP5016 internal web server The TXP5016 is ready for operation now Remark If you got after the TXP Administrator connect a warning like click OK Please see the section Adjust Time and Date ...

Page 31: ...tenance and Service 29 6 4 5 Adjust Time and Date This topic allows to sychronize date and time information stored in the TXP5016 with the settings of the control PC Click the button Click Synchronize Click OK to close the topic ...

Page 32: ...www thorlabs com software_pages ViewSoftwarePage cfm Code TXP5000 and select the tab Firmware for downloading Click the Download button and save the tgz archive to your download folder Note A firmware update does not affect the settings for device IP address and the assigned password Return to the TXP Administrator and click the button ...

Page 33: ... 2017 Thorlabs GmbH 6 Maintenance and Service 31 Click Browse and find your download location Select the tgz file Click Start ...

Page 34: ...sfer progress is not interrupted by a power down or by disconnecting the serial cable After the process was carried out successfully the TXP5016 automatically restarts Click Exit to close the topic The TXP Administrator is disconnected from the device Your TXP5016 now is ready for operation ...

Page 35: ...In order to access the TXP5016 via network you need to assign a password Click the button Enter a new password and re enter it to the second line again for verification The click Ok The password is set and the change is confirmed Note If you forgot the password please set it anew This can be made only via the RS232 connection ...

Page 36: ...Mains Frequency 50 to 60 Hz 5 Mains Switch Push Button On Off Maximum Power Consumption 400 VA General Operating Temperature Range 1 0 C to 40 C Storage Temperature Range 40 C to 70 C Dimensions W x H x D 449 x 148 x 435 mm Relative Humidity Max 90 up to 31 C decreasing to 50 at 40 C Pollution Degree indoor use only 2 Operation Altitude 2000 m Warm up Time typ 10 min Weight empty 7 kg 1 non conden...

Page 37: ...Emissions comply with the Class A Limits of FCC Code of Federal Regulations 47 Part 15 Subpart B 2 3 4 EC Declaration of Conformity Low Voltage Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC 6 EN 61010 1 A2 1995 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laborato...

Page 38: ...d or software determined by Thorlabs GmbH for this unit to operate fault free provided that they are handled according to our requirements However Thorlabs GmbH does not warrant a fault free and uninterrupted operation of the unit of the software or firmware for special applications nor this instruction manual to be error free Thorlabs GmbH is not liable for consequential damages Restriction of wa...

Page 39: ... of this product In no event shall any liability exceed the purchase price of the product Please note that the content of this document is neither part of any previous or existing agreement promise representation or legal relationship nor an alteration or amendment thereof All obligations of Thorlabs GmbH result from the respective contract of sale which also includes the complete and exclusively ...

Page 40: ...ce does not refer to other Thorlabs GmbH products such as pure OEM products that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the user e g OEM laser driver cards components mechanics and optics left over parts of units disassembled by the user PCB s housings etc Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an end of life unit to Thorlabs GmbH you must hand it to a company special...

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