Ocean Optics MPM-2000 User Manual

Optical Multiplexer

MPM-2000

Installation and Operation Manual

Document Number 000-10000-120-02-1209

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Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is”
basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in
this manual

Important Safety Notices

1. Read all safety notices and operating instructions before operating this unit.

2. Inspect the item for transport damage before using the 24VDC power supply for the first time.

3. Adhere to all warning stickers on the unit and all warnings contained in this manual.

Warranty

Mikropack GmbH warrants to the original user of this instrument that it shall be free of any defects
resulting from faulty manufacture of this instrument for a period of 12 months from the original data of
shipment.

This instrument should not be used for any Clinical or Diagnostic purposes. Data generated in these
areas is not warranted in any way by Mikropack GmbH. Any defects covered by this Warranty shall be
corrected either by repair or by replacement, as determined by Mikropack GmbH.

There are no warranties that extend beyond the description herein.

This Warranty is in lieu of, and excludes, any and all other warranties or representations expressed,
implied, or statutory, including merchantability and fitness, as well as any and all other obligations or
liabilities of Mikropack GmbH including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages. No
person, firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for Mikropack GmbH. Any additional obligation or
liability not expressed provided for herein except in writing duly executed by an officer of Mikropack
GmbH:

MIKROPACK GmbH

Maybachstraße 11
D-73760 Ostfildern

Tel.: [phone] • Fax.: [phone]

[e-mail]

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Warranty Handling

► Procedure

Follow the procedure below to process a warranty claim:

1. Determine the problem or fault with your local distributor.

2. If a problem is evident, obtain an RMA number from your local distributor.

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Important Safety Notices

3. Send the equipment to the local distributor for repair. If the item is under warranty, shipping will
be free-of-charge both ways.

4. Contact your distributor for repair and delivery time. If the item is out of warranty, your
distributor will provide a repair cost to you. In this situation, the distributor will not proceed with
the repair until you order it.

Your system will be shipped back to you free of charge with insurance (if under warranty).

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Table of Contents

About This Manual .............................................................................................................iii

Document Purpose and Intended Audience..............................................................................iii

What’s New in this Document ................................................................................................... iii

Document Summary..................................................................................................................iii

Product-Related Documentation ............................................................................................... iii

Upgrades ............................................................................................................................iv

Chapter 1: Setup...................................................................................1

Overview.............................................................................................................................1

Unpacking the MPM-2000..................................................................................................2

Contents .............................................................................................................................2

Typical System Configuration ............................................................................................3

Chapter 2: MPM-2000 Specifications .................................................5

Operating Environment ......................................................................................................5

MPM-2000 Components ....................................................................................................6

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 6

Rear Panel................................................................................................................................. 7

Chapter 3: Operating Instructions......................................................9

Operating Software ............................................................................................................9

Channel Mode ...........................................................................................................................10

Program Mode ...........................................................................................................................11

Small Mode................................................................................................................................ 12

Main Toolbar.............................................................................................................................. 13

Menu Options ............................................................................................................................13

Options Dialog Box....................................................................................................................14

MPM-2000.drv ....................................................................................................................15

Appendix A: RS232 ASCII Commands...............................................17

Program File .......................................................................................................................17

New Data Format ...................................................................................................................... 19

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Syntax.................................................................................................................................20

Operating/Interfacing with the Optical Multiplexer.............................................................21

Calibrating the MPM-2000 .................................................................................................22

Index ......................................................................................................23

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About This Manual

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This document provides you with an installation section to get your system up and running.

What’s New in this Document

This version of the Optical Multiplexer MPM-2000 Installation and Operation Manual removes
calibration information.

Document Summary

Chapter Description

Chapter 1: Setup

Chapter 2: MPM-2000 Specifications

Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

Appendix A: RS232 ASCII Commands

Contains a list of package contents and unpacking
instructions.

Contains operating environment specifications, as
well as other physical details of the product.

Provides instructions for operating Windows-based
software that comes with the MPM-2000.

Provides the RS232 ASCII command information for
the multiplexer.

Product-Related Documentation

You can access documentation for Ocean Optics products by visiting our website at

http://www.oceanoptics.com. Select Technical → Operating Instructions, then choose the appropriate

document from the available drop-down lists. Or, use the
of the web page.

You can also access operating instructions for Ocean Optics products on the

Resources

Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at Technical → Engineering Docs.

CD included with the system.

Search by Model Number field at the bottom

Software and Technical

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About This Manual

Upgrades

Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system.
To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Support and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Please contact an Ocean Optics Application Scientist for specific
instructions when returning a product.

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Chapter 1

Setup

Overview

The MPM-2000 Fiber Optic Multiplexer is a compact instrument that can optically couple one input
channel to 16 different output channels. The MPM-2000 consists of a precisely controlled DC-motor with
encoder and end switch on a rotator block. The optical path couples via UV collimating lenses.

The Multiplexer features a CNC controller working in positioning mode, which eliminates step loss. The
MPM-2000 is software controlled and interfaces to a PC through the RS-232 protocol. It automatically
saves all calibrated positions in the memory of the controlling unit, and easy-to-use software facilitates
calibration. The software enables full control of the switching order and delay time.

The MPM-2000 is ideal for applications in process industry, where you need to measure multiple
locations with multiple probes but with a single spectrometer channel and/or light source. The MPM-2000
operates as a stand-alone unit and includes a sample program to guide you in setting up your application.
The CD contains a driver for Windows, and you can configure the MPM-2000 in Ocean Optics
OOIbase32 Platinum software.

The following sections provide instructions on unpacking and setting up your MPM-2000 Optical
Multiplexer.

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Unpacking the MPM-2000

► Procedure

1. Unpack the Optical Multiplexer carefully. Dropping this instrument can cause permanent
damage.

2. Inspect the outside of the instrument and make sure that there is no damage. Do not use the
instrument if damage is present. Contact your dealer for repair or replacement information, if
necessary.

3. Use this instrument in a clean laboratory environment.

4. Submit the Registration Card to for warranty and support purposes.

Contents

Your MPM-2000 Optical Multiplexer package should contain the following:

 MPM-2000 Main System

 MPM-2000 24VDC Power Supply

Caution

Before using the power supply of the MPM-2000 for the first time, inspect the item for
transport damage. Be sure to adhere to all warnings on the unit and in this operational
manual.

 Software CD (contains MPM-2000 software and Calibration software)

 PC-MPM-2000 Serial Cable

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