ETS-Lindgren HI-6113 Laser Data Interface and Probe Measurement System - Manual (Page 10)

10 | Introduction
The HI-6113 is an automated laser controller that accepts commands from the
software running on the computer and then returns the requested data. Upon
receiving the command to turn on the system, the HI-6113 initiates a startup
sequence that turns on the laser, which provides power to the Field Probe. The
Field Probe, when powered up and running, continuously sends data to the
HI-6113. The HI-6113 returns data to the computer software upon request in
either unprocessed raw form or processed form, depending on the requested
data format. The USB interface provides the data communication between the
computer software and the HI-6113.
The Field Probe system incorporates a safety interlock mechanism that turns off
the laser if the HI-6113 does not receive data from the probe within a specified
time frame. The safety mechanism is intended to prevent injury from the laser if
the HI-6113 issues a command to turn on the laser while the fiber optic cables
are disconnected, improperly connected, cut, or damaged.
The universal input power supply provides 5 volts DC power to the HI-6113.
Minimum Computer Requirements
To install ProbeView Laser and operate the Field Probe and HI-6113, you must
have an Intel® Pentium® III computer with one USB port, installed with one of
the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems; see page 18 for a list of supported
operating systems. An externally powered USB hub may be required for
computers without a USB port.
Due to the graphics in ProbeView Laser, a 300 MHz processor or
better is desirable. A slower machine will run ProbeView Laser, but
the sample rates will be slower. Toggling off the bar and scatter
graphs may increase sample rate performance.