Gentec-EO S-LINK - Manual (Page 11)

S- LINK User’s Manual Revision 2.4 6
Power detectors of version V5 and higher and Energy detectors of version V6 are
equipped with an “intelligent” DB-15 male connector that mates directly with the DB-15 female
connector. They do not require an adaptor.
WARNING: This DB-15 connector, though similar to that of the former TPM-310 and TPM-330
monitors, is incompatible with the power detector heads of PS-310 Series Version 1
and PS-330 Series Version 1. These heads used a different technology and do not
have the same pin-out configuration.
Any attempt to modify connectors of the early version heads to mate with the S-Link could
result in damage to the monitor.
6- RS-232 INTERFACE CONNECTOR (On the SLINK-1-RS-232 only):
This interface allows remote control and data transfers between the S-Link and a computer
that has a RS-232 communication port. The speed is factory selected. The connector is a
standard mini-USB.
Getting Started
This section contains important information concerning the installation and operation of the S-Link.
The S-Link is delivered ready to use. Just insert a detector head in the DB-15 Detector Input Jack,
insert the USB cable into the S-Link and into the PC, and start the software.
1.4 Quick power and energy measurement procedure
This section applies to all S-Link versions. It will show you the fastest way of making a laser power and
energy measurement with the S-Link and a Gentec-EO power or energy detector.
The monitor automatically recognizes all the Gentec-EO High power heads of versions ≥4 and energy
heads of versions ≥6. All custom technical data required for optimum operation of the detector will be
automatically downloaded from the EEPROM in the DB-15 connector. This data includes sensitivity,
model, serial number, version, wavelength correction factors, and time response.
The first 11 steps are for S-Link initialization, steps 12 to 14 refer to the PC S-Link:
1- Install the power or energy detector head on its optical stand.
2- Turn the S-Link off (unplug it) and connect a version 5 (or higher) power or energy detector
head to the S-Link using the Detector INPUT DB15. Turn the S-Link off before connecting a
new head in order to prevent any loss of information. The S-link only reads the EEPROM head
on a power cycle or on a Reset Device command, because the S-link keeps the last head
sensibility and configuration. To avoid any loss of information, be sure not to insert a head
while the S-link is being powered-up or while you send the Reset Device command.
3- Slide the latch to the left to lock the connector into place.