Gentec-EO P-LINK-4 User Manual

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WARRANTY

The Gentec-EO P-Link-4 Laser Power Meter carries 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 damages related to battery leakage or misuse.

Gentec-EO Inc. will repair or replace, at Gentec-EO Inc.’s option, any P-Link-4 that proves to be defective
during the warranty period, except in the case of product misuse.

Any attempt by an unauthorized person to alter or repair the product voids the warranty.
The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damages of any kind.
In case of malfunction, contact your local Gentec-EO distributor or nearest Gentec-EO Inc. office to obtain

a return authorization number. The material should be returned to:

Gentec Electro-Optics, Inc.

445, St-Jean-Baptiste, Suite 160

Québec, QC

Canada G2E 5N7

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.gentec-eo.com

CLAIMS

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Gentec-EO agent or send the product, with a description
of the problem, and prepaid transportation and insurance, to the nearest Gentec-EO agent. Gentec-EO
Inc. assumes no risk for damage during transit. Gentec-EO Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the
defective product free of charge or refund your purchase price. However, if Gentec-EO Inc. determines
that the failure is caused by misuse, alterations, accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling,
you will be billed for the repair and the repaired product will be returned to you, transportation prepaid.

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Refer to the manual for specific Warning or Caution information to avoid any
damage to the product.

DC, Direct Current

SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use the device if it looks damaged, or if you suspect that it is not operating properly.
Appropriate installation must be done for water-cooled and fan-cooled detectors. Refer to the specific

instructions for more information. Wait a few minutes before handling the detectors after power is
applied. Surfaces of the detectors 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. If not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 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, 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.

SYMBOLS

The following international symbols are used in this manual:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INSTRUMENTS and COMPUTER ........................................................................................................ 4

1.1 COMPUTER ....................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 INSTRUMENTS CONNECTION .............................................................................................................. 4

1.3 USB COMMUNICATIONS PORT ........................................................................................................... 4

1.4 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS PORT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 4

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN WINDOW AND MENUS ...................................................................... 7

2.1 QUICK ACCESS BUTTONS .................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 STATUS BAR ..................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 DISPLAY MENU ................................................................................................................................. 8

2.4 PARAMETERS MENU .......................................................................................................................... 8

2.5 DETECTORS MENU ............................................................................................................................ 8

2.6 ACQUISITION MENU ........................................................................................................................... 9

2.7 HELP MENU .................................................................................................................................... 10

2.8 SHOW IN FULL SCREEN ................................................................................................................... 10

2.9 REAL TIME MEASUREMENT .............................................................................................................. 11

2.10 GRAPHIC..................................................................................................................................... 11

2.11 STATISTICS ................................................................................................................................. 11

2.12 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................... 11

2.13 RESET GRAPHIC, STATISTICS AND ALARM .................................................................................... 12

2.14 ALARMS ................................................................................................................................... 12

2.15 INSTABILITY ISSUES WITH ETHERNET ............................................................................................ 12

2.15.1 If the communication with the P-LINK-4 Ethernet is not working: ......................................... 12

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Network IP address

192.168.1.232

1 INSTRUMENTS and COMPUTER

1.1 Computer

Refer to P-Link Manual for details.

1. Install the USB Drivers from the CD or website

2. Install the Octolink application from the CD or website

1.2 Instruments Connection

Recommended Sequence:

1. Connect the detector to the P-Link.

2. Lock the slide latch to ensure electrical contacts.

3. Connection
a. USB: Connect the P-Link-4 to the computer.
b. Ethernet :

i. Connect the P-Link-4 to network or to computer with a cross-over cable.

ii. Connect the power supply

iii. Turn the power switch ON

Refer to P-Link Manual for specifications.

1.3 USB Communications Port

The com port attribution depends on the Windows detection sequence. Once attributed by Windows, the
com port associated to a P-Link will remain the same, and be independent of the physical USB port used
in the computer.
The OctoLink application detects the connected P-Link and the port order has no importance.

1.4 Ethernet Communications Port Configuration

1. A B&B Electronic software must be installed on the computer to set-up the communication.

2. Install the VLINX ESP Manager from the V-Linx Ethernet Serial Server CD.

3. A Virtual COM must be configured to access to the P-LINK. The P-Link is preconfigured with this
address.

4. Start VLINX ESP Manage, check “Search all reachable servers” and click OK. :

5. Click Install Virtual COM: