® Laser Metal Analyzer Software Operations Manual Jan. 17th, 2019 Vela Optoelectronics (Suzhou) co., Ltd All Rights Reserved V1.
Hardware
Industrial-grade LCD resistive touch screen Aluminum upper and front body Multifunction trigger IP56 certified enclosure TPR anti-skid handle wrap Battery compartment and cover
Press the button and open the battery compartment cover in the direction of arrow. Push the battery gently into the battery compartment. Stop when a clicking sound is registered Rotate and push the battery compartment cover slowly but firmly until there is a loud click. Battery is directional. Do not force it when it cannot go in.
Make sure the battery is fully charged Press and hold the trigger for ~3 seconds to power up the system. A green LED will light up to indicate system has powered up LCD screen will light up, initially white and then turning into a splash screen shown below.
Instrument is password protected. Input the correct password to unlock the system Use “<<“ to remove the last input one at a time Use “C” to remove all inputs For customer specific password contact factory when placing your order Resistive touch screen is slightly different from that of a mobile phone. Apply slightly more force when touching. Allow more time for it to response.
Upon power up, depending on ambient temperature the system requires several minutes to complete initialization. Watch for the thermometer icon on the status bar next to the battery icon Testing can only be conducted after the thermometer icon disappears Before initialization is completed, when trying to enter test mode a warning page will appear. That is normal.
Enter the testing page by touching the “Test” icon on the home page Select a relatively flat sample surface. Push the instruments front faceplate firmly against the surface and leave NO gap. Make sure the safety interlock is also pressed in fully. A yellow LED will light up to indicate it is ready for testing Press and hold the trigger for ~1 second to start a test.
Enter the Settings page and scroll down to locate the “Power off" icon Touch the “Power off” icon to enter the confirmation page. Touch “Yes” to start the proper power down procedures. Touch “No” to cancel Set the instrument aside to wait for the instrument to power off automatically.
When a cleaning reminder is prompted on screen return to home page before cleaning the sampling chamber Use a dry cotton swab to gently swipe the two windows indicated on the right One can also damp the swab slightly with IPA to provide a better cleaning.
Use only the factory supplied battery charging kit, including the DC power adaptor and a charging housing During a normal charging LED lights will flash Once fully charged all LED lights will stay on constantly.
It is recommended to charge the battery when it reaches 20%. Do NOT let battery deplete completely The lithium battery pack will age over time. Contact factory for replacement when a battery can no longer hold adequate power. Never unplug the battery when system is powered on. This will result in irreversible hardware damage and void your warranty Do not use non-original charger.
Avoid small, hard, and sharp objects entering into the sampling chamber Always wear safety strap around the wrist Always put the instrument on a stand or in the Pelican case when not using Avoid hitting the instrument with any hard object. Shock may damage the delicate optical components inside Always take out the battery before placing it in the Pelican case. Store the battery in its dedicated slots inside the case separately. Do not attempt to repair or open the instrument.
Software
Test - enter the test mode Data – review test results.
1. Select Test Mode: Quick - single test with the grade and composition Sorting - single test with only the grade High precision - multiple tests with grade and composition Quick 2 – single test with only the composition 2. Select Alloy Mode: (Vary with system configuration) 3. Calibration mode To improve accuracy, regular calibration is recommended Use provided standards and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed 4. WIFI access only password protected WIFI networks 5.
1. Select the “Quick” option in the “Setting” menu and the proper alloy mode (if applicable) 2. Enter “Test” and wait for “Ready for Testing” to occur before starting a test. If calibration is available it will display related information under “Current Calibration” 3. Start a test 4.
1. Select the “Sort” option in the “Setting” menu and the proper alloy mode (if applicable) 2. Start a test 3. The test results in the quick mode will be displayed on the screen immediately 4.
1. Select the “High Precision” option in the “Setting” menu and the proper alloy mode (if applicable) 2. Start a test 3. High Precision mode contains multiple tests. The final results are the averaged values to counter inhomogeneity in material composition and testing fluctuation, ensuring the best results 4. Follow the onscreen count-down interval to ensure the best test results.
1. Select the “Quick” option in the “Setting” menu and the proper alloy mode (if applicable) 2. Start a test 3. The test results in the quick mode will be displayed on the screen immediately 4.
In “Data” you may: 1. Review the available storage size 2. Review any previous test results 3. Delete single results 4. Delete all results to free up storage space 5. Search previous results by Name or Data/Time 6.
In “Library” you may: 1. Review available grades including custom-defined grades 2.
In “WIFI” you may: 1. Review available 2. Connect to any password-protected WIFI network by entering corresponding password 3.
In “Calibration” you may: 1. Review available calibration method. Their names indicate the specific standards to be used 2. Perform calibration procedure by following closely the onscreen instructions 3. Remove (reset) all previous calibrations. 4.
1. Immediately after each test you will have the option to print the results if your instrument is properly configured with a Bluetooth thermal printer 2. You may also be able to print any previous test result in “Data” 3.
1. Currently we support Chinese and English 2.
Results page consist of two parts: Grades. If available, the second highest ranking grade also shown in the lower left corner with its relative likeliness in parenthesis Composition, sorted by concentration in descending order White: values in grades defined range.
An error message shown to the right will occur when a test is deemed invalid. The underlining causes are: 1. Sample is not firmly touching the front faceplate of the instrument, resulting in a much small signal which SNR exceeds safe guards 2. If such error persists it may indicate severe hardware malfunction or failure. Reboot several times to see if it clears.
Our customer service hotline is： +86 512 58716803（Beijing Time from 8:00 to 17:00, UTC +8 ） The emergency contact number during non-working hours is： Our professional engineers will help you solve any problems in the use of the equipment. Send an email to : help@velahh.com for product support The copyright of this manual belongs to Vela Optoelectronics (Suzhou) co., Ltd Without permission, any enterprise, website or individual shall not reprint, extract or mirror the contents of this manual.
Technology Laser based, no ionizing radiation hazards Dimension (L*W*H) 227*86*234 mm Weight 2.75 lbs (1.25 Kg), including battery Battery 14.8V, 3250mAh, 48Wh, IP certification IP54 WIFI 2.4GHz 802.11n wireless Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy Display 4.0 inch Resistive touch screen, 320*480 pixels Internal Storage 8Gb standard, 16Gb upgradable Laser Class 3B, 1064nm Passive Q-switch solid state Spectrometer < 0.
RF Exposure Information and Statement The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 4.0 W/kg averaged over ten gram of tissue. Device has also been tested against this SAR limit. This device was tested for typical extremities operations with each surface of the devices against the human hand. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, The use of accessories may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
