FieldMaster ™

FieldMaster™

Power/Energy Meter
User Manual
FieldMaster™
 FieldMaster™

FieldMaster™
Power/Energy Meter
User Manual

Part Number 0302-167-00 EA © 2001 by Coherent, Inc.

FieldMaster™
 FieldMaster™
Table of General ............................................................................................... 1
Unpacking & Setup ............................................................................ 4
Contents
Controls & Connections ..................................................................... 6
Front Panel ................................................................................... 6
Side Panel ..................................................................................... 7
Startup
Battery Installation ....................................................................... 8
Turn On ....................................................................................... 9
Constrast Adjustment ................................................................. 10
Cleaning the Lens ....................................................................... 10
Wavelength Selection ........................................................................ 11
Manual Range Selection
Turn On ..................................................................................... 12
Range Selection .......................................................................... 13
Over Range ................................................................................ 14
Auto Range Selection ........................................................................ 15
Offset Entry ...................................................................................... 16
Beam Position Display ...................................................................... 17
Back Light ........................................................................................ 18
Warnings & Alarms
Over Range ................................................................................ 18
Over Temperature ...................................................................... 19
Low Battery ................................................................................ 19
Detector Error ............................................................................ 19
Error Messages ........................................................................... 20
CW Detector Heads ......................................................................... 21
Pulse Detector Heads ........................................................................ 23
Specifications .................................................................................... 24
Determining Firmware Version ......................................................... 25
Firmware Installation ........................................................................ 25
Trouble Shooting .............................................................................. 26
Warranty ........................................................................................... 28
Ordering/Service Information ........................................................... 29
FieldMaster™
 FieldMaster™
General

Figure 1. FieldMaster™ Power/Energy Meter

FieldMaster™ is a rugged, compact, microprocessor driven power and

energy meter that interfaces with the full line of Coherent power and
energy detector heads. FieldMaster is a unique combination of an analog
meter for laser tuning with a precise digital display of power or energy on
the LCD backplane.
FieldMaster can be used with all lasers commonly manufactured today –
CW and pulsed, from UV to IR, with rated power form nanowatts to
kilowatts – simply by plugging the appropriate sensor head into the
console.

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General FieldMaster features include:
(cont’d) • Analog Meter Movement - gives fast, smooth feedback for easy
tuning of lasers.
• Digital Backplane - The FieldMaster’s unique LCD Backplane
provides precise digital readout of power or energy and indicators
for warning or error conditions.
• CW Power Measurement - FieldMaster is compatible with the
full range of Coherent’s SmartDetector Heads, providing power
measurement capability form 1 nW to 5 kW.
• Pulsed Energy Measurement - FieldMaster provides single pulse
or pulse train energy measurement from 0.5 mJ to 10 J (1 µsec-
ond pulse).
• Broad Wavelength Range - FieldMaster detectors cover the spec-
trum from 0.19 to 10.6 µmeters.
• Smart Detector Technology - FieldMaster detectors employ
Coherent’s Smart Detector Technology. Each detector head has an
EEPROM which stores the characteristics and calibration data
for the detector. This information is read by the FieldMaster con-
sole at start-up, eliminating the need to make manual changes to
the console when changing detector heads.
• Beam Alignment Display - Thermal disk CW sensor heads pro-
vide a quadrant display of beam position on the sensor. By center-
ing the beam on the detector, maximum accuracy can be achieved.
• Ease of Use - FieldMaster controls consist of one clearly labelled
rotary switch and three push buttons for wavelength and offset
entry. All adjustments for different detector heads are handled
automatically using Smart Detector Technology.
• Updatable microprocessor architecture - The software control-
ling the FieldMaster system can be easily updated to include the
latest developments and enhancements to the instrument.
• Portability - The compact, lightweight console and internal bat-
tery pack create a system that is easily transported from lab to lab,
or around the world.

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General • Reliability - The FieldMaster, with its integral cover, is designed
to withstand the rigors of travel and regular field use. Coherent’s
(cont’d) rugged detector head design has been the industry standard for
more than 30 years.
• Accuracy - The combination of Smart Detector Technology,
microprocessor wavelength correction, and accurate beam posi-
tioning information create a highly accurate laser measurement
system.

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Power Socket
Regulated 9 VDC 0.4A Power Supply
(Use only Coherent AC Adapter)

5 6
4 7
3
8
2 2
1

9
1

10
0

3
0
FIEL DMA STER

λ SELECT

MANUAL

AUTO
OFFSET

OFF

DB25 Detector Socket

(Use only Coherent
SmartHead Technology Detectors)

Figure 2. Initial Setup

FieldMaster console is shipped in foam inserts. When ordered together

with Detector Heads, they are normally shipped in the same carton as the
FieldMaster console. In addition to the console and detector head, the
carton contains the AC adaptor with cord and the user manual. The op-
tional Soft Case (if ordered) and all additional detector heads are shipped
in separate cartons. Batteries are installed in the FieldMaster prior to ship-
ment.
Visually check cartons and contents for damage before unpacking. Advise
Coherent of any damage immediately and a Returned Material Authori-
zation will be issued for the instrument (see page 29 for service).
Remove all items from carton. If desired, plug the AC Adaptor into 110
VAC (in Europe, 220 VAC) outlet and the 9V Input socket on the left
side of the FieldMaster (see Figure 2). Plug the detector head into the
DB25 socket on the left side of the console. The unit is now ready to use.

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Controls &
Connections

4 5 6
3 7
2 8
1 2
1 9
0 10
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT
Selector
Switch Wavelength/
MANUAL Range Selection
Buttons
AUTO

OFFSET
OFF Offset Entry
Button

Figure 3. Front Panel Controls

Front Panel
The front panel of the FieldMaster has a rotary SELECTOR SWITCH
and three push button controls.
The SELECTOR SWITCH has four positions. In the bottom position,
unit is turned off. The next position up, labelled AUTO, turns the unit
on in the auto ranging mode. In the next position, labeled MANUAL,
the unit is on the manual ranging mode. The top position, labelled λ
SELECT, is the wavelength selection mode.

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Controls & To the right of the SELECTOR SWITCH are three pushbutton controls.
The top two (shaped like arrows are WAVELENGTH/RANGE SELEC-
Connections TION BUTTONS. These are used to change the wavelength up and
(cont’d) down in the wavelength selection mode or to change the power or energy
range up and down in the manual ranging mode.
The bottom button (rectangular shaped) is the OFFSET ENTRY BUT-
TON. It is used to enter current power or energy reading as an offset
amount and zero the meter reading when in AUTO or MAN mode. In
λ Select mode, the OFFSET ENTRY BUTTON adjusts the liquid crys-
tal display contrast. FieldMaster is shipped with the contrast at the middle
of the range. To change contrast, push the OFFSET ENTRY BUTTON.
Each time the OFFSET ENTRY BUTTON is pushed, contrast is in-
creased 4%. After maximum contrast is achieved, the next push of the
button will return the contrast to minimum. The LCD screen can effec-
tively be turned off by adjusting contrast to minimum.

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Controls &
Connections
Power Socket
(cont’d) Regulated 9 VDC 0.4A
Power Supply (Use only
Coherent AC Adapter)

AC adapter polarity

(+) (–)

DB25 Detector Socket

(Use only Coherent SmartHead
Technology Detectors)

Figure 4. Side Panel Connectors

Side Panel
The side panel of the FieldMaster console has a power socket and a female
DB25 type connector (see Figure 4).
The power socket is for the regulated 9VDC 0.4A power supply provided
with the FieldMaster. Use only Coherent power supply.
The female DB25 connector is for the detector. The FieldMaster is de-
signed to use only Coherent’s Smart Head Technology Detectors. Do not
plug other types of detectors into the FieldMaster console.

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Startup Replace batteries with standard 9V transistor radio batteries (Duracell
MN1604 or ID1604 or equivalent). FieldMaster is fully functional with
only one battery connected. Use 2 batteries for maximum working life
battery change.

Press down and push battery

cover out in direction indicated
to open battery compartment
Battery
Compartment Press here

Back of
LaserMate

Figure 5. Battery Installation

Battery Installation
To start the FieldMaster either batteries must be installed (see Figure 5) or
the AC adapter must be plugged into the socket on the left side of the
console (see Figure 4).

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Startup
(cont’d)

n
OFFSET
DETECTOR
mkJW
ERROR 4 5 6
3 7
2 8
1 2
1 9
0 10
0 BATT 3

F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT

SelectorSwitch MANUAL
to AUTO
AUTO

OFFSET
OFF

Figure 6. Initial Turn On

Turn On
Turn the SELECTOR switch to AUTO. All screen features will be
displayed for approximately 7 seconds while the unit is performing the
following self tests (see Figure 6):
Internal test of processor, memory and software. If the
FieldMaster fails the self test, an error message will be displayed.
In case of failure, no further tests will be made and the system will
not operate. Note the failure code that is displayed. TURN OFF
POWER AND CONTACT COHERENT OR YOUR LOCAL
REPRESENTATIVE (See Service and Warranty section page 29).

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Startup Check for detector head. A query will be sent to the EEPROM
in the Detector Head. If no head is plugged in, the message
(cont’d) “DETECTOR ERROR” will be displayed. A Detector Head must
be plugged in.
When the self tests are completed and the parameters for the detector
have been loaded, the current power or energy reading and the Beam
Position Indicator (Thermal Disc sensors) or the Pulse Received Indicator
(pulsed detectors will be displayed.

Contrast Adjustment
FieldMaster is shipped with the LCD contrast at the middle of the range.
To change contrast, turn the SELECTOR SWITCH to the λ SELECT
position (see Figure 7). Push the OFFSET ENTRY BUTTON is pushed,
contrast is increased 4%. After maximum contrast is achieved, the next
push of the button will return the contrast to minimum. The LCD screen
can effectively be turned off by adjusting contrast to minimum.

Cleaning the Lens

To reduce the effect of static electricity on the analog meter movement,
please clean the lens with the enclosed anti-static cloth only.

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Wavelength
Selection n
Units 4 5 6
Indicator 2
3 7
8 Current
1
1 2
9 Wavelength
0 10
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R
Increase
λ SELECT Wavelength
Selector Switch MANUAL Decrease
to λ SELECT Wavelength
AUTO

OFF
OFFSET Offset Entry
Button

Figure 7. Wavelength Selection

Turn selector switch to l SELECT (see Figure 7). The digital display will
show the selected wavelength in n (nanometers) or µ (micrometers). To
change the selected wavelength, use the WAVELENGTH/RANGE SE-
LECTION buttons to the right of the selector switch. To move to a longer
wavelength, press the top button (the arrow pointing up). To move to a
shorter wavelength, press the bottom button (the arrow pointing down).
Pressing and releasing the button will cause the range to change one in-
crement (see below). Holding the button down will cause the wavelength
to change continually at an increasing rate. New wavelength will be stored
in memory and retained when power is turned off.
The size of the incremental change in the wavelength depends on the
current wavelength. From 190 to 1000 nm the incremental change is 10
nm. Above 1 µm incremental change is 0.1 µm.
Wavelength maximum and minimum are determined by the detector.
These parameters are read from the EEPROM in the detector at startup.
The wavelength display will not go below the minimum or above the
maximum for the detector head in use.

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Manual
Range m W
Selection 2
3
4 5 6
7
8
1 2
1 9
0 10
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R

Selector Switch λ SELECT Up Selection

to MANUAL Button
MANUAL

Down Selection
AUTO
Button
OFFSET
OFF

Figure 8. Manual Range Selection

Turn On
Turn the Selector Switch to MANUAL. The FieldMaster will be in the
lowest range for the detector when it is first turned on if the detector head
is CW. It will be in the highest range for the detector when first turned on
if the detector head is pulsed.
Note: When using a pulse detector, the FieldMaster will display an erro-
neous reading when it is switched from manual to autorange mode and
vice versa until the next pulse occurs. This is due to the “switch-bounce”
when the mode selector switch in changed. When the system is initially
switched on, several pulses will be required before an energy level is dis-
played in order to set the appropriate amplifier gain range.

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Manual Range Selection
Range To select a new range, press the UP or DOWN SELECTION BUTTON.
The first time the button is pushed, the current range will be displayed.
Selection This display will be maintained for 2 seconds. If the SELECTION BUT-
(cont’d) TON is pressed again during the 2 second interval the range is being
displayed, the range will be changed to the next higher (if UP) or lower (if
DOWN) range. After 2 seconds, the range display is replaced by the dis-
play of the current power/energy reading. If the FieldMaster is indicating
an over range condition, pressing the UP SELECTION BUTTON will
immediately change the range to the next higher range. Range can be
increased to the limit of the detector head currently in use.

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Manual
Range Tone sounds every 0.5 seconds
Selection
(cont’d) 4 5
W
6
Display flashes 2
3 7
8
top reading 1
1 2
9

of current range 0
0 3
10

F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT
Up Selection
Button
MANUAL

AUTO

OFFSET
OFF

Figure 9. Over Range Indication

Over Range
During operation in the Manual Range Mode, if the power exceeds the
selected range, a warning tone will sound every 0.5 seconds and the dis-
play will flash the top power reading of the selected range. To change the
range upward, press the UP SELECTION BUTTON once.
When changing to a lower range, if the current power level is above the
maximum of the range selected, the warning tone will begin sounding
and the display will flash the top value of the selected range.

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Manual
Range
n
Selection 4
J
5 6
3 7

(cont’d) 1
2
1 2
8
9
10
0
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT

Selection Switch
to AUTO MANUAL

AUTO

OFFSET
OFF

Figure 10. Auto Range Selection

Turn the selector switch to AUTO (see Figure 10). In pulse mode, the
system will require several pulses before an energy level is displayed in
order to set the appropriate amplifier gain range. The digital display will
display the proper power and units for any power/energy within the mini-
mum and maximum of the head plugged in. The display range for the
analog display will automatically switch up to the next range when the
current reading reaches 95% of the current range. The display range will
switch down when the current power/energy reading reaches 95% of the
next lower range.
Note: When using a pulse detector, the FieldMaster will display an erro-
neous reading when it is switched form manual to autorange mode and
vice versa until the next pulse occurs. This is due to the “switch-bounce”
when the mode selector switch is changed. When the system is initially
switched on, several pulses will be required before an energy level is dis-
played in order to set the appropriate amplifier gain range.

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Offset Entry

Offset entered
message

OFFSET
m W
4 5 6
3 7
2 8
1 1 2 9

0 10
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT

MANUAL

AUTO

OFFSET Offset Entry

OFF
Button

Figure 11. Offset Entry

Pressing the OFFSET button (the lowest button to the right of the Selec-
tor Switch) enters the current power/energy reading as an offset value and
zeros the digital and analog power displays. (This can also be used to
cancel ambient light levels for low power applications.) When an offset
has been entered, the word OFFSET is shown in the upper left corner of
the display (see Figure 11). If an offset has already been entered, pressing
OFFSET cancels the old offset and adds the new offset value to the digi-
tal and analog displays. In order to achieve specified accuracy for the head
being used, ambient light must be cancelled using OFFSET.
The OFFSET function operates only with CW detectors. When a pulsed
detector is plugged in, the OFFSET button is not functional.

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Beam Position
Display
Beam Position
Indications
(assume normal
orientation of the head)

W Beam Position Display

4 5 6 (Beam Centered)
Beam high on detector 2
3 7
8
1 1 2 9

0 10
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R
Beam to right on detector
λ SELECT

MANUAL

Beam low on detector AUTO

OFFSET
OFF

Beam to left on detector

Two quardrants can be

shown simultaneously
(e.g. beam high and
to the left)

Figure 12. Beam Position Display

In order to achieve the greatest accuracy with Thermal Disk CW Power

Sensors, the beam must be centered on the sensor disk. To assist in center-
ing, beam position on the detector is indicated in the upper right of the
FieldMaster display (see Figure 12). Note that this display is not active
with pyroelectric (LM- #), silicon sensor (LM-2) detectors, or LM-1 ther-
mal sensor.
Move the detector head until the beam position display indicates the beam
is striking the center of the detector.

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Back Light The FieldMaster features a read back light. This feature is automatically
activated when the AC Adapter is used, and is inactive when batteries are
used. There is no on/off or level control for the backlight.

W Over selected range

Warnings Display flashes 3
4 5 6
7
2 8

& Alarms top reading

of current range 0
1
1 2
9
10 Single tone every
0 3 0.5 second
F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT
Over detector range
MANUAL

AUTO
Double tone every
OFFSET 0.5 second
OFF

Figure 13. Over Range Indication

Over Range
During operation in the Manual Range Mode, if the power goes above
the top of the selected range, a warning tone will sound every 0.5 seconds
and the display will flash the top power reading of the selected range (see
Figure 13). To change the range upward, press the UP SELECTION
BUTTON once. If the power is over the maximum for the detector, the
audible alarm will be a double tone every 0.5 seconds.
When changing to a lower range, if the current power level is above the
maximum of the range that is selected, the warning tone will begin sound-
ing and the display will flash the top value of the selected range.

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Warnings
& Alarms
(cont’d)
Detector Error DETECTOR
k W
Indicator ERROR
3
4 5 6
7
2 8
1 2
1 9
0
BATT
10
Low Battery
0 3
Over Indicator
Temperature F I E L D M A S T E R
Indicator
λ SELECT

MANUAL

AUTO

OFFSET
OFF

Figure 14. Warning Indicators

Over Temperature
If the detector temperature is above its specified maximum, the over tem-
perature indicator will appear on the display (see Figure 14).

Low Battery
If the battery is below 5% of its specified life, the low battery indicator
will appear in the lower right of the display (see Figure 14). Approxi-
mately 1 hour battery life remains.

Detector Error
If the FieldMaster console is turned on with no detector or a defective
detector plugged in, or if the head is unplugged, the message
DETECTOR ERROR will appear in the upper left of the display (see
Figure 14).

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Warnings
& Alarms Error ERROR 4 5 6 Error Code
Indicator 3 7

(cont’d)
2 8
1 2
1 9
0 10
0 3

F I E L D M A S T E R

λ SELECT

MANUAL

AUTO

OFFSET
OFF

Figure 15. Error Messages

Error Messages
In the event of head or console failure, the following diagnostic error
codes may be displayed (see Figure 15).
Error
Code Reason
0 ROM (checksum)
1 RAM (memory error)
2 INTERNAL BUS
3 DAC RANGE (unable to correct amp offset)
4 LOW BATTERY (below 5.6 volts)
5 ANALOG EEPROM (checksum)
6 DETECTOR EEPROM (checksum)
7 UNKNOWN DETECTOR (unable to decode EEPROM)
8 NON-SUPPORTED DETECTOR
9 DETECTOR INCOMPATIBILITY

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CW Detector Coherent offers two types of CW sensor heads. The LM-2 series employs
a semiconductor or quantum sensor element; all other CW detectors use
Heads Coherent’s patented Thermal Disk Sensor.

LM-2 Head, Silicon or Germanium Sensor

Quantum sensors offer fast response time and very high photosensitivity.
The major disadvantage of the quantum sensor is non-linearity with wave-
length. In the FieldMaster, this has been overcome by the ability to enter
the wavelength at which the measurement is being taken. The spectral
correction factor is stored in the EEPROM in the detector, and the cor-
rection for wavelength is made automatically and a true reading is dis-
played.
The accuracy of a quantum cell is not dependent on the beam being cen-
tered on the cell. Therefore, there is no beam location display for the LM-
2 Detector Head.
The quantum cell is extremely sensitive to wavelength. It is not unusual at
the ends of the useful wavelength region for the sensitivity to have dropped
by a factor of ten. It is extremely important to have the right wave-
length correction set for an accurate power reading.
Note: an external preamplifier was required for the LM-2 series detectors
with a LabMaster console. Preamp is not required for the FieldMaster
and should not be used.

LM-3, LM-10, LM-20, LM-45, LM-100, LM-100E, LM-100XL,

LM-150FS, LM-200, LM-200XL, LM-200XLE, LM-1000, LM-
2500, LM-5000:

Thermal Disk Sensors

Coherent Thermal Disk sensors are rugged, proven laser measurement
devices with flat spectral response from 0.25 to 10.6 µm. At the heart of
the Thermal Disk Sensor is an array of vacuum deposited thermocouples.
Each thermocouple produces a voltage proportional to temperature. When
the thermocouples are at the same temperature, the sum of the voltages
produced is zero. When the thermal disk is heated by laser energy, all of
the thermocouples are not at the same temperature. Heat absorbed from
the laser is transferred radially from the center of the disk to the disk edge,
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CW Detector thus creating a temperature gradient. Due to this temperature gradient,
the sum of the voltages produced by the thermocouples is proportional to
Heads the amount of laser energy striking the disk. The higher the laser energy,
(cont’d) the higher the net voltage output.
The radially symmetrical thermocouple array is theoretically insensitive
to beam position (assuming the beam is totally within the array). As a
practical matter, minor differences in the deposited thermocouples lead
to variations in reading as the beam position is moved around the sensor
disk. The sensor head is calibrated for a Gaussian mode laser beam inci-
dent on the center of the thermal disk. The accuracy of the sensor head is
therefore dependent on the beam type, size, and on the beam being cen-
tered on the disk. The Beam Position Display on the FieldMaster enables
the user to center the beam precisely on the sensor to achieve maximum
accuracy from the sensor head.
If water cooling is required, the detector should not be placed in the
beam without specified cooling water flow.

Laser Damage
All sensors will be damaged if the specified maximum power density
is exceeded. Check the maximum power density for your detector
head. Expand the beam if necessary.

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Pulse Detector LM-P5, LM-P10, LM-P10i, LM-P5LP, LM-P10LP
Heads Pyroelectric Detectors
Coherent pulse energy detectors feature a crystalline pyroelectric material
with proven advantages over other ceramic materials:
Better surface quality, providing better spatial uniformity.
Lower temperature coefficient, providing greater accuracy and
stability.
Lower piezoelectric coefficient, eliminating microphonic noise.
Lower capacitance, allowing higher rep rates.

Pyroelectric Detector Operation

All pyroelectric detectors act as pulse integrators. The pulse integration
occurs in the black absorbing coating as a result of its thermal capaci-
tance. This assumes that the pulse is much shorter than the thermal time
constant of the coating. In either case, the pulse detector produces a volt-
age whose peak value is directly proportional to the radiant energy.

Laser Damage
All sensors will be damaged if the specified maximum energy density
is exceeded. Check the maximum energy density for your detector
head. Expand the beam if necessary.

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Specifications Sensor Types Supported: Thermopile, power measurement. Photodiode, power
measurement. Pyroelectric, pulse energy measurement.
See sensor data for details.
Ranging: Automatic or manual, user selectable. Useful ranges for
any supported detector head are limited by head
specifications only.
Offset: All ranges except top range can be offset by one full
range.
Wavelength Correction: Readings can be frequency corrected over the range
190 nm to 10.6 µm Correction frequency is stored in
permanent memory.
Display: Three digit liquid crystal display (LCD) and conven-
tional moving coil meter. Contrast can be adjusted via
push buttons. Contrast setting is stored in permanent
memory. Backlit with AC Adaptor connected. Backlight
color is red. Backlighting disabled when operating on
battery power.
Power Requirements: • AC operation
65-125 VAC 50/60 Hz 130-250 VAC 50/60 Hz
10 VA maximum 7.5 VA maximum
1.5 VA typical 1.5 VA typical
Adapter 0214-047-00 Adapter 0217-048-00
• DC Operation
Uses 2 standard 9 V transistor radio batteries. Unit is
fully functional with only one battery connected. Use 2
batteries for maximum working life before battery
change. Low battery condition is indicated at 5% of
battery life remaining.
Working life of batteries:
8 hours with 2 Duracell MN1604 or ID1604
4 hours with 1 Duracell MN1604 or ID1604
Size: 7.6" long x 4.6" wide x 1.8" thick, when closed.
(19.3 cm x 11.7 cm x 4.6 cm)
Weight (with batteries): 26 ounces (737 gms), with batteries
Console Accuracy: 2%. Net accuracy with any head is
head accuracy + instrument accuracy
Response Time: A function of sensor response speed. See sensor data.
Safety Features: Sensor over-temperature and sensor over-range alarmed
visually and audibly.
Operating
Temperature Range: 5°C to 40°C

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Determining Turn the FieldMaster on with no head connected. The message
DETECTOR ERROR will appear in the upper left of the display. The
Firmware numerals in the center of the display will show any error conditions as
Version -#-. If no errors exist, either three dashes, “---”, will be displayed for
firmware versions older than Revisions 1.2, or, for versions 1.2 and later,
the version number will be shown (e.g. 1.20). Newer detector heads (e.g.
the LM-2IR) may require current firmware to operate. For firmware
updates, contact Service (see page 29).

Firmware Exercise ESD protective

measures when working on the Battery Cover
Installation FieldMaster. The unit will not
require re-calibration after this 1
change, provided the existing
calibration is current. When
installation is completed, return
old EPROM to Coherent
Two screws in battery compartment
Auburn Division.
1. Place the FieldMaster face
down, remove battery cover 2
and disconnect batteries.
(Drawing 1).
2. Remove two screws in the
battery compartment.
(Drawing 2). 3 Case Back

Eprom P/N 0302-117-01

3. Carefully separate case halves FW Revision 1.0 Tabs in
Case Back
by pressing in on case front Catches

at the location of the catches Case

Front
(Drawing 3), to release them.
Leave case front in position,
face down, to protect delicate Catch

analog meter.

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Trouble Problem Probable Cause Solution
Shooting FieldMaster display does Dead battery, AC Adapter Plug in AC adapter or
not turn on not plugged in replace batteries with
Duracell MN1604 or
ID1604 9 V batteries or
equivalent (unit will
operate on one 9 V
battery, use 2 batteries
for maximum service life)

Defective selector switch Call service

DETECTOR ERROR No detector plugged in Plug in detector

message on display when
unit is turned on

EEPROM is detector is Call service

defective or cable is broken

Display is flashing and In Manual Range mode, the Press UP Range Selection
tone is sounding every current power/energy is Button to increase range
0.5 seconds higher than the current range

Display is flashing and Current energy/power is Turn energy/power

double tone is sounding higher than the detector is down, attenuate beam,
every 0.5 seconds rated for or remove detector from
beam

BATT symbol is Batteries are low (low battery Plug in AC adapter or

displayed on lower right condition is indicated at 5% replace batteries with
of screen of useful battery life Duracell MN1604 or
ID1604 9 V batteries or
equivalent (unit will
operate on one 9 V
battery, use 2 batteries
for maximum service life)

Over Temperature Detector head is over Turn energy/power

symbol is displayed on specified maximum down, attenuate beam,
lower left of screen temperature or remove detector from
beam

Insufficient cooling water Check cooling water

(water cooled heads only) temperature, flow.
Check hoses for kinks.

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Trouble Problem Probable Cause Solution
Shooting FieldMaster display
error code:
(cont’d)
-0- ROM (checksum) Call service

-1- RAM (memory error) Call service

-2-

-3- DAC Range (unable to Call service

correct amp offset)

-4- Battery below 5.6 volts Plug in AC Adapter or

replace batteries with
Duracell MN1604 or
ID1604 9 V batteries or
equivalent (unit will
operate on one 9 V
battery, use 2 batteries
for maximum service life)

-5- ANALOG EEPROM Call service

(checksum)

-6- DETECTOR EEPROM Call service

(checksum)

-7- UNKNOWN DETECTOR Call service

unable to decode EEPROM

-8- NON-SUPPORTED Use compatible detector

DETECTOR

-9- DETECTOR Call service

INCOMPATIBILITY

Backlight not on AC Adapter not plugged in Backlight only works

when operating on AC
Power. Plug in AC
Adapter

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Warranty The seller warrants to the original Buyer each item manufactured by it to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of time and un-
der such conditions as specified in the Seller’s warranty for the individual
product, or for twelve (12) months from delivery if a warranty for the indi-
vidual product is not specified. Major sub-systems manufactured by other
firms but integrated into the Seller’s systems are covered by the original
Manufacturer’s warranty. The Seller’s liability under valid warranty claims is
limited to repair or replacement at the Seller’s plant or the Buyer’s location, all
at the option of the Seller.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IM-
PLIED AND SHALL BE THE BUYER’S SOLE REMEDY AND THE
SELLER’S SOLE LIABILITY ON CONTRACT OR WARRANTY OR
OTHERWISE FOR THE PRODUCT. THE SELLER’S DISCLAIMS ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE.
All claims under warranty must be made promptly after occurrence of cir-
cumstances giving rise thereto, must be received within the applicable war-
ranty period by the Seller, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions
stated herein. Such claims should include the product serial number, the date
of shipment, and a full description of the circumstances giving rise to the
claim. Before any products are returned for repair and/or adjustment, autho-
rization for the Seller for the return and instructions as to how and where
these Products should be shipped must be obtained. Any product returned to
the Seller for examination and/or warranty repair shall be sent prepaid via the
means of transportation indicated as acceptable by the Seller. The Seller re-
serves the right to reject any warranty claim on any item that has been shipped
by non-acceptable means of transportation. When any product is returned
for examination and inspection, or for any other reason, the Buyer and its
shipping agency shall be responsible for all damage resulting from improper
packing or handling, and for loss in transit, notwithstanding any defect of
non-conformity in the Product. In all cases, the Seller has sole responsibility
for determining the cause and nature of failure, and the Seller’s determination
with regard thereto shall be final.
If it found the Seller’s Product has been returned without cause and is still
serviceable, the Buyer will be notified and the Product returned at the Buyer’s
expense, in addition, a charge for testing and examination may, in the Seller’s
sole discretion, be made on products returned.
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Sales & Thirty years of innovation
Service Coherent has been the world leader in the manufacture of lasers, and
the instruments to measure them, for over thirty years. Coherent offers
Information complete solutions for laser characterization, process control, and system
design.
You may contact your local representative or Coherent for further infor-
mation regarding these items. Call and ask for one of our customer care
specialists. Purchase orders may be placed by phone, fax or mail.

United States France

2303 Lindbergh Street Domaine Technologique
Auburn, CA 95602 de Saclay
Sales Tel: 1-800-343-4912 Bâtiment AZUR
Sales Fax: 530-889-5366 4, rue René Razel
Service Tel: (530) 888-5062 91892 Orsay Cedex
Service Fax: (530) 889-5262 France
Tel: +33-1-60 19 40 40
United Kingdom Fax: +33-1-60 19 40 00
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Cambridgeshire Business Park Japan
Ely, Cambs. CB7 4EX Toyo MK Building
UK 7-2-14 Toyo
Free Phone: 0800 515801 Koto-ku
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 658848 Tokyo 135
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 659110 Japan
Tel: +81 (0) 3 5635 8680
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Dieselstraße 5b
D-64807
Dieburg
Germany
Tel: +49-6071-968-0
Fax: +49-6071-968-499
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www.CoherentInc.com

United States
2303 Lindbergh Street
Auburn, CA 95602
Toll Free: 1-800-343-4912
Tel: 530-889-5365
Fax: 530-889-5366

United Kingdom
28 St. Thomas Place
Cambridgeshire Business Park
Ely, Cambs. CB7 4EX
UK
Free Phone: 0800 515801
Tel: +44 (0) 1353 658848
Fax: +44 (0) 1353 659110

Germany
Dieselstraße 5b
D-64807
Dieburg
Germany
Tel: +49-6071-968-0
Fax: +49-6071-968-499

France
Domaine Technologique de Saclay
Bâtiment AZUR
4, rue René Razel
91892 Orsay Cedex
France
Tel: +33-1-60 19 40 40
Fax: +33-1-60 19 40 00

Japan
Toyo MK Building
7-2-14 Toyo
Koto-ku
Tokyo 135
Japan
Tel: +81 (0) 3 5635 8680
Fax: +81 (0) 3 5635 8681