Gentec-EO FLASH User Manual

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Revision 1.5

FLASH Series Instruction Manual

(1) To change the mode from power to energy or to
energy to power, first turn the FLASH off, Then turn the
FLASH on by pressing and holding the two buttons.

If the initial mode was power the FLASH displays
« JOUL » and changes its status for the energy mode.

If the initial mode was energy the FLASH displays « W »
and changes its status for the power mode.

The mode of the FLASH will stay the same as long as the
procedure described above is not executed.

(2)

Place the FLASH on the measurement surface.

It is recommended to leave the FLASH stabilize for 30 seconds
after startup before starting a new measure.

Do not turn the FLASH on with the laser on.

(3)

Press the button

once to reset the FLASH and

start a new measure.

The FLASH displays the icon « Ready » and «

----

» waiting

to detect an increase in temperature (the laser signal). The
2 LEDs are OFF.

Note : The only way to exit this mode is to make a measure or to
shut down the device (see step (6)).

(4)

When the FLASH detects an increase in temperature

(the laser pulse), it automatically starts the measure,
displays the icon « Measure » and a countdown of the
number

seconds

remaining

complete

the

measurement. The 2 LEDs are OFF.

The countdown is 2 seconds for the all the Flash-500. The
thermometer is continously updated independently of the mode.