Gentec-EO FLASH User Manual

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Warranty

First Year Warranty

The Gentec-EO thermal power detectors carry a one-year warranty (from date of shipment) against
material and /or workmanship defects when used under normal operating conditions. The warranty does
not cover recalibration, or damages related to misuse.

Gentec-EO will repair or replace at our option any FLASH which proves to be defective during the
warranty period; except in the case of product misuse.

Any unauthorized alteration or repair of the product is also not covered by the warranty.
The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damages of any kind.
In the case of a malfunction, contact your local Gentec-EO distributor or the nearest Gentec-EO office to

obtain a return authorization number. Return the material to the appropriate address below.
Contacting Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.
To help us answer your calls more efficiently please have the model number of the detector you are

using, ready before calling Customer Support.

All customers:

Gentec-EO, Inc.
445 St-Jean-Baptiste, Suite 160
Quebec, QC, G2E 5N7
Canada

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.gentec-eo.com

Lifetime Warranty

Gentec-EO will guarantee any FLASH detector for its lifetime, as long as it has been returned for
recalibration annually, from the shipment date. This warranty includes parts and labor for all routine
repairs including normal wear under normal operating conditions.

Gentec-EO will inspect and repair the detector during the annual recalibration. Repairs at other times will
be at Gentec-EO’s option.

The cost of annual recalibration, or consequential damages from using the detector, is not included.
The only condition is that the detector must not have been subject to unauthorized service or damaged by

misuse. Misuse would include, but is not limited to: laser exposure outside Gentec-EO’s published
specifications, physical damage due to improper handling, and exposure to hostile environments. Hostile
environments would include, but are not limited to: excessive temperature, vibration, humidity, or surface
contaminants; exposure to flame, solvents or water; and connection to improper electrical voltage.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use the Flash if the device looks damaged, or if you suspect that the Flash is not operating
properly.
The user must wait for a while before handling the head of the detector after power is applied.
Surfaces of the detector’s head get very hot and there is a risk of injury if they are not allowed to cool
down.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, it is
suggested to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following steps:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Gentec-EO Inc. may

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................. III

1. FLASH SERIES HANDHELD LASER PROBE ................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Basic operating instructions (Power mode) ............................................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Basic operating instructions (Energy mode) .............................................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Replacing the batteries ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.4 Flash series specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.4.1 Power mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.4.2 Energy mode............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 6

2.1 Activation of the device and measuring the power of a laser ................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Semi-continuous mode (Does not work in energy mode [Joule]) ............................................................................................................. 8

2.3 Wavelength selection (CO2 / YAG / Other) ............................................................................................................................................... 9

2.4 User’s self calibration (see Appendix A for typical wavelength correction factors) ............................................................................... 9

2.5 LCD backlight............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

2.6 Error Cases ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.7 Displays over 10000 W (Only for the FLASH-10K) ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.8 Using the FLASH in energy mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

2 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 13

2.1 General instructions ................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ .................. 13

2.2 Safety operation notes ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.3 Damage to the optical absorber material ................................................................................................................................................. 14

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................................... 16

APPENDIX A: TYPICAL WAVELENGTH CORRECTION ........................................................................ 17

APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL FLASH STAND ............................................................................................... 18

APPENDIX C: WEEE DIRECTIVE ............................................................................................................. 19

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1. FLASH SERIES HANDHELD LASER PROBE

1.1 Introduction

The Gentec-EO Flash Series Handheld laser probe family includes the Flash-500-55, the Flash-500­10S-IPL, the Flash-500-20R5-IPL, the Flash-3K-55, the Flash-6K-55 and the Flash-10K-55.

- The Flash-500-55 detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 35 mm x 335 mm and an
aperture of 55 mm.

- The Flash-500-10S-IPL detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 35 mm x 335 mm and an
aperture of 10X10 mm.

- The Flash-500-20R5-IPL detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 35 mm x 335 mm and
an aperture of 20X5 mm.

- The Flash-3K-55 detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 45 mm x 335 mm and an
aperture of 55 mm.

- The Flash-6K-55 detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 36 mm x 335 mm and an
aperture of 55 mm.

- The Flash-10K-55 detector has dimensions of 88 mm x 46 mm x 335 mm and an
aperture of 55 mm.

- The high power surface absorber sensors are designed for use at high average power
densities.

The Flash detectors can measure between

- ±0.1 W (noise equivalent power) and 500 W of average power for Flash-500-55
±0.5 J (noise equivalent energy) and 350 J of energy for the Flash-500-10S-IPL,
Flash-500-20R5-IPL or FLASH-500-55 in energy mode

- ±5 W (noise equivalent power) and 3000 W of average power for Flash-3K-55

- ±20 W (noise equivalent power) and 6000 W of average power for Flash-6K-55

- ±30 W (noise equivalent power) and 10000 W of average power for Flash-10K-55

Flash detectors can be supplied with a stand (optional).

For cases where the Flash detector doesn’t have an ajustement or a calibration at a specific

wavelength in one of the three pre-set modes(CO2, YAG, Other), you can use your ‘’Wavelength
Correction Factor‘’ to adjust the power you read to a power corrected for a particular wavelength with

the detector self-calibration function.
Call your nearest Gentec-EO distributor to repair and/or to recalibrate the Flash. For Gentec-EO’s

nearest office contact information, see p. II, Contacting Gentec Electro-Optics Inc.

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1.2 Basic operating instructions (Power mode)

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1.3 Basic operating instructions (Energy mode)

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1.4 Replacing the batteries

When the low battery indicator ( ) appears on the LCD you can still take around 300 measurements
with the Flash power meter.

To replace the 2 x AA batteries that power the Flash unscrew the 4 Phillips screws on the back of the
monitor and open up the casing.

1.4 Flash series specifications

Figure 1 : Batteries compartment

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