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 ====== PASS ====== ====== PASS ======
 Professional Audience Safety System Professional Audience Safety System
  
 User Manual for PASS version 1.5 User Manual for PASS version 1.5
-March 2O15+March 2015 
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 ===== Important Information ===== ===== Important Information =====
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 Congratulations on selecting Pangolin’s Professional Audience Safety System, an important step toward helping to keep your audiences safe from the potential hazards that laser projection systems may pose. Congratulations on selecting Pangolin’s Professional Audience Safety System, an important step toward helping to keep your audiences safe from the potential hazards that laser projection systems may pose.
 You have purchased a powerful and patented laser projector safety monitoring system for laser light show usage. You have purchased a powerful and patented laser projector safety monitoring system for laser light show usage.
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 This manual serves as a brief introduction to PASS, so you can install it and get started.  This manual serves as a brief introduction to PASS, so you can install it and get started. 
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 ===== Control Panel Signals ===== ===== Control Panel Signals =====
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 A control panel may optionally be used with PASS. The control panel may have a ESTOP switch (i.e. mushroom emergency stop switch), as well as a manual reset button, which may be embodied as a keyswitch or push button. When a control panel is used with PASS, a Manual Reset is required in order to activate PASS, and thus, start projector operation. In most cases, this is a simple keyswitch action but could also be a simple momentary push button. And when a Control Panel is used, PASS continually monitors the ESTOP button. If the ESTOP is pressed, PASS will immediately terminate all color and intensity signals, and forcibly close the shutter. PASS will also open the projector interlock signal path (ILDA pins 4 and 17). A control panel may optionally be used with PASS. The control panel may have a ESTOP switch (i.e. mushroom emergency stop switch), as well as a manual reset button, which may be embodied as a keyswitch or push button. When a control panel is used with PASS, a Manual Reset is required in order to activate PASS, and thus, start projector operation. In most cases, this is a simple keyswitch action but could also be a simple momentary push button. And when a Control Panel is used, PASS continually monitors the ESTOP button. If the ESTOP is pressed, PASS will immediately terminate all color and intensity signals, and forcibly close the shutter. PASS will also open the projector interlock signal path (ILDA pins 4 and 17).
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 ===== Layout and Connections ===== ===== Layout and Connections =====
  
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 The general layout of PASS is shown above, with connectors identified. The general layout of PASS is shown above, with connectors identified.
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 The Projector-Signal-Output connector on the PASS board should be parsed out into pairs of signals, and then directed to various components within the projector. The signals and recommended connections are discussed below. Note that since this is an IDC connector, the pin numbers do not correspond to the ILDA pin-out on a DB-25. HOWEVER, if you crimp a DB-25-connector onto the output ribbon cable, then the pins will correspond directly to the ILDA pin-out. This is because the pin designations of a DB-connector are “in-line” while the pin designations of an IDC connector are “even and odd”. The Projector-Signal-Output connector on the PASS board should be parsed out into pairs of signals, and then directed to various components within the projector. The signals and recommended connections are discussed below. Note that since this is an IDC connector, the pin numbers do not correspond to the ILDA pin-out on a DB-25. HOWEVER, if you crimp a DB-25-connector onto the output ribbon cable, then the pins will correspond directly to the ILDA pin-out. This is because the pin designations of a DB-connector are “in-line” while the pin designations of an IDC connector are “even and odd”.
  
-  * Pins 1 and 2 correspond to the X+ and X- signal respectively. These should be connected to the X+ and X- input on the X-axis scanner amplifier. +  * **Pins 1 and 2** correspond to the X+ and X- signal respectively. These should be connected to the X+ and X- input on the X-axis scanner amplifier. 
-  * Pins 3 and 4 correspond to the Y+ and Y- signals respectively. These should be connected to the Y+ and Y- input on the Y-axis scanner amplifier.+  * **Pins 3 and 4** correspond to the Y+ and Y- signals respectively. These should be connected to the Y+ and Y- input on the Y-axis scanner amplifier.
  
 Note: There should NOT be a connection to the “signal ground” of any scanner amplifier. The only “ground” connection to the scanner amplifier (or amplifiers) should be from the power supply itself. Connecting to the “signal ground” on a scanner amplifier will introduce a ground loop, which may cause distorted images. See the “Power and X-Y Position Signal Connections” on the following pages. Note: There should NOT be a connection to the “signal ground” of any scanner amplifier. The only “ground” connection to the scanner amplifier (or amplifiers) should be from the power supply itself. Connecting to the “signal ground” on a scanner amplifier will introduce a ground loop, which may cause distorted images. See the “Power and X-Y Position Signal Connections” on the following pages.
  
-  * Pins 5 and 6 correspond to the Intensity/Blanking+ and Intensity/Blanking – signals respectively. These may be used for a single-color projector or projectors that use a PCAOM for color. +  * **Pins 5 and 6** correspond to the Intensity/Blanking+ and Intensity/Blanking – signals respectively. These may be used for a single-color projector or projectors that use a PCAOM for color. 
-  * Pins 7 and 8 correspond to the Projector Interlock loop pins 4 and 17 from the ILDA connector. **Note that PASS will interrupt this interlock signal loop in the event of a critical fault and when power is insufficient, therefore it is MANDATORY that projector manufacturers implement an interlock scheme that makes use of these signals.** Ideally this interlock loop should interrupt power to the lasers themselves, thus, in the event of a major problem, PASS can interrupt power to the lasers. Alternatively the interlock loop may be routed to a SEPARATE shutter placed just before the X-Y scanners and after the PASS light sensor. +  * **Pins 7 and 8** correspond to the Projector Interlock loop pins 4 and 17 from the ILDA connector. **Note that PASS will interrupt this interlock signal loop in the event of a critical fault and when power is insufficient, therefore it is MANDATORY that projector manufacturers implement an interlock scheme that makes use of these signals.** Ideally this interlock loop should interrupt power to the lasers themselves, thus, in the event of a major problem, PASS can interrupt power to the lasers. Alternatively the interlock loop may be routed to a SEPARATE shutter placed just before the X-Y scanners and after the PASS light sensor. 
-  * Pins 9 and 10 correspond to Red+ and Red – color signals respectively. These should be connected to the RED input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. +  * **Pins 9 and 10** correspond to Red+ and Red – color signals respectively. These should be connected to the RED input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. 
-  * Pins 11 and 12 correspond to Green+ and Green – color signals respectively. These should be connected to the GREEN input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. +  * **Pins 11 and 12** correspond to Green+ and Green – color signals respectively. These should be connected to the GREEN input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. 
-  * Pins 13 and 14 correspond to Blue+ and Blue – color signals respectively. These should be connected to the BLUE input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. +  * **Pins 13 and 14** correspond to Blue+ and Blue – color signals respectively. These should be connected to the BLUE input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. 
-  * Pins 15 and 16 correspond to Deep Blue+ and Deep Blue – color signals respectively. These are most often not used by modern RGB laser projectors and thus, can be left unconnected. If they are used, they should be connected to the DEEP BLUE input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. +  * **Pins 15 and 16** correspond to Deep Blue+ and Deep Blue – color signals respectively. These are most often not used by modern RGB laser projectors and thus, can be left unconnected. If they are used, they should be connected to the DEEP BLUE input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. 
-  * Pins 17 and 18 correspond to Yellow+ and Yellow – color signals respectively. These are most often not used by modern RGB laser projectors and thus, can be left unconnected. If they are used, they should be connected to the YELLOW input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. +  * **Pins 17 and 18** correspond to Yellow+ and Yellow – color signals respectively. These are most often not used by modern RGB laser projectors and thus, can be left unconnected. If they are used, they should be connected to the YELLOW input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver. 
-  * Pins 19 and 20 correspond to Cyan+ and Cyan – color signals respectively. These are most often not used by modern RGB laser projectors and thus, can be left unconnected. If they are used, they should be connected to the CYAN input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver.+  * **Pins 19 and 20** correspond to Cyan+ and Cyan – color signals respectively. These are most often not used by modern RGB laser projectors and thus, can be left unconnected. If they are used, they should be connected to the CYAN input on a PCAOM driver or directly to a laser diode driver.
  
 Note that for the color signals above, ideally, any Laser Diode Driver should have differential input, and you should connect both the + and – color signals from the PASS board directly to those drivers. Note that for the color signals above, ideally, any Laser Diode Driver should have differential input, and you should connect both the + and – color signals from the PASS board directly to those drivers.
  
-  * Pins 21 and 22 correspond to the Z+ and Z – signals respectively. In most cases, laser projectors do not use these signals directly and in fact, when used with certain pieces of Pangolin software, these signals correspond to a Safety Coordinate System. It is recommended that these be left unconnected. +  * **Pins 21 and 22** correspond to the Z+ and Z – signals respectively. In most cases, laser projectors do not use these signals directly and in fact, when used with certain pieces of Pangolin software, these signals correspond to a Safety Coordinate System. It is recommended that these be left unconnected. 
-  * Pin 23 is connected to the ILDA input connector pin 12. This signal is reserved by ILDA for a light sensor output, but it is essentially unused by all manufacturers. It is recommended that this pin be left unconnected. +  * **Pin 23** is connected to the ILDA input connector pin 12. This signal is reserved by ILDA for a light sensor output, but it is essentially unused by all manufacturers. It is recommended that this pin be left unconnected. 
-  * Pin 24 is connected to the ground connection of PASS. It is recommended that this only be used as a ground reference for the shutter driver, and nothing else. +  * **Pin 24** is connected to the ground connection of PASS. It is recommended that this only be used as a ground reference for the shutter driver, and nothing else. 
-  * Pin 25 is the main Shutter output. Under normal circumstances the state of this signal will correspond directly to pin 13 on an ILDA input connector. However, in the event of a major fault, PASS will forcibly close the shutter using this signal. It is therefore MANDATORY that this be connected to a shutter driver. For maximum safety, the shutter should be a fast type of shutter, and one that also will fail-safe. This means that in the event of a mechanical or electrical failure of the shutter, it will remain closed due to the mechanical design of the shutter. Pangolin highly recommends shutters manufactured by the company called nm Laser Products (http://www.nmlaser.com).+  * **Pin 25** is the main Shutter output. Under normal circumstances the state of this signal will correspond directly to pin 13 on an ILDA input connector. However, in the event of a major fault, PASS will forcibly close the shutter using this signal. It is therefore MANDATORY that this be connected to a shutter driver. For maximum safety, the shutter should be a fast type of shutter, and one that also will fail-safe. This means that in the event of a mechanical or electrical failure of the shutter, it will remain closed due to the mechanical design of the shutter. Pangolin highly recommends shutters manufactured by the company called nm Laser Products (http://www.nmlaser.com).
  
 ==== J803: Scanner Position and Light Detector Inputs ==== ==== J803: Scanner Position and Light Detector Inputs ====
-  * Pin 1 provides +5V output, which should only be connected to the PASS light sensor. +  * **Pin 1** provides +5V output, which should only be connected to the PASS light sensor. 
-  * Pin 2 is the PASS light sensor input, which ranges from 0V to +5V. +  * **Pin 2** is the PASS light sensor input, which ranges from 0V to +5V. 
-  * Pin 3 and Pin 5 correspond to the Signal Ground connection of PASS. Pin 3 should be connected to the PASS light sensor. Pin 5 may or may not be connected to the scanner amplifier, depending on circumstances described below. +  * **Pin 3 and Pin 5** correspond to the Signal Ground connection of PASS. Pin 3 should be connected to the PASS light sensor. Pin 5 may or may not be connected to the scanner amplifier, depending on circumstances described below. 
-  * Pin 4 corresponds to the X Position Signal. This should be connected to the X-axis scanner amplifier. +  * **Pin 4** corresponds to the X Position Signal. This should be connected to the X-axis scanner amplifier. 
-  * Pin 6 corresponds to the Y Position Signal. This should be connected to the Y-axis scanner amplifier.+  * **Pin 6** corresponds to the Y Position Signal. This should be connected to the Y-axis scanner amplifier.
  
 ==== J804: Control Panel Signals ==== ==== J804: Control Panel Signals ====
  
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 PASS may be controlled by, and may illuminate LEDs on an external control panel that is connected to PASS. Below is a description of the control panel connections. When PASS is not connected to an external control panel, then PASS will automatically reset into a “ready” state shortly after power up. When PASS is connected to an external control panel, then PASS will not power up in a “ready” state and instead, will wait for the “Manual Reset” from the control panel. PASS may be controlled by, and may illuminate LEDs on an external control panel that is connected to PASS. Below is a description of the control panel connections. When PASS is not connected to an external control panel, then PASS will automatically reset into a “ready” state shortly after power up. When PASS is connected to an external control panel, then PASS will not power up in a “ready” state and instead, will wait for the “Manual Reset” from the control panel.
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 Also note that the signals presented to this connector are generally connected directly to PASS logic circuits. The signals are not protected from ESD or other electrical faults. For that reason, it is recommended that any external signals that are connected to this connector be short (i.e. don’t connect a 30 meter long cable from the external box to the PASS board...) Also note that the signals presented to this connector are generally connected directly to PASS logic circuits. The signals are not protected from ESD or other electrical faults. For that reason, it is recommended that any external signals that are connected to this connector be short (i.e. don’t connect a 30 meter long cable from the external box to the PASS board...)
  
-  * Pin 1 is the active input that corresponds to an external Emergency Stop (ESTOP) switch, such as a pushbutton or red “mushroom” type switch. When this pin is connected to Pin 2 (ground), ESTOP is activated. When Pin 1 is left floating, then ESTOP is inactive and the projector will be allowed to operate normally. +  * **Pin 1** is the active input that corresponds to an external Emergency Stop (ESTOP) switch, such as a pushbutton or red “mushroom” type switch. When this pin is connected to Pin 2 (ground), ESTOP is activated. When Pin 1 is left floating, then ESTOP is inactive and the projector will be allowed to operate normally. 
-  * Pin 3 is the active input that corresponds to a Manual Reset. This may be connected to pin 4 (ground) through a momentary pushbutton switch or a key-switch. +  * **Pin 3** is the active input that corresponds to a Manual Reset. This may be connected to pin 4 (ground) through a momentary pushbutton switch or a key-switch. 
-  * Pin 5 is an active input that indicates that a control panel is being used. Pin 5 must be connected to Pin 6 when a control panel is used. If Pin 5 is not connected to Pin 6, then PASS will not wait for a manual reset when power is first applied. +  * **Pin 5** is an active input that indicates that a control panel is being used. Pin 5 must be connected to Pin 6 when a control panel is used. If Pin 5 is not connected to Pin 6, then PASS will not wait for a manual reset when power is first applied. 
-  * Pins 7 and 8 provide +5V to the control panel. These may be used in conjunction with LEDs on the control panel. +  * **Pins 7 and 8** provide +5V to the control panel. These may be used in conjunction with LEDs on the control panel. 
-  * Pins 9 and 10 correspond to Ground. These may also be used in conjunction with LEDs on the control panel. +  * **Pins 9 and 10** correspond to Ground. These may also be used in conjunction with LEDs on the control panel. 
-  * Pin 11 is an output, which corresponds to the horizon detector within PASS. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the Y position is below the horizon (within the audience area). If this signal is HIGH (approximately 4 volts), it indicates that the Y position is above the horizon. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to where the beam is within the Y space. +  * **Pin 11** is an output, which corresponds to the horizon detector within PASS. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the Y position is below the horizon (within the audience area). If this signal is HIGH (approximately 4 volts), it indicates that the Y position is above the horizon. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to where the beam is within the Y space. 
-  * Pin 13 is an output, which corresponds to the velocity detector within PASS. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the beam velocity is OK, and that PASS will not actively suppress laser output because of velocity (PASS may suppress laser output for other reasons however). If this signal is HIGH (approximately 4 volts), it indicates that the beam velocity is too slow, and that PASS will actively suppress laser output. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to the disposition of the velocity. +  * **Pin 13** is an output, which corresponds to the velocity detector within PASS. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the beam velocity is OK, and that PASS will not actively suppress laser output because of velocity (PASS may suppress laser output for other reasons however). If this signal is HIGH (approximately 4 volts), it indicates that the beam velocity is too slow, and that PASS will actively suppress laser output. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to the disposition of the velocity. 
-  * Pin 15 is an output, which corresponds to the light detector within PASS. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the light that is detected by PASS is above the “Maximum Safe Laser Power” threshold setting. If this signal is HIGH (approximately 4 volts), it indicates that the light detected is below the “Maximum Safe Laser Power” threshold setting. Under ordinary circumstances, this will never be LOW. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to the disposition of the light detected by the light sensor. +  * **Pin 15** is an output, which corresponds to the light detector within PASS. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the light that is detected by PASS is above the “Maximum Safe Laser Power” threshold setting. If this signal is HIGH (approximately 4 volts), it indicates that the light detected is below the “Maximum Safe Laser Power” threshold setting. Under ordinary circumstances, this will never be LOW. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to the disposition of the light detected by the light sensor. 
-  * Pin 17 is an output, which corresponds to whether or not PASS is “ready”. Once PASS has given a “armed” indication on Pin 19, and then once the “Manual Reset” is activated (by connecting Pin 3 to Pin 4), this signal will go HIGH, indicating that PASS will allow color signals to flow through the PASS board to the internal laser projector components. This signal will remain HIGH as long as there are no major faults detected, such as a Power Supply fault, Light Detector fault, other detectable major fault, or ESTOP being activated. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to whether or not PASS is active. +  * **Pin 17** is an output, which corresponds to whether or not PASS is “ready”. Once PASS has given a “armed” indication on Pin 19, and then once the “Manual Reset” is activated (by connecting Pin 3 to Pin 4), this signal will go HIGH, indicating that PASS will allow color signals to flow through the PASS board to the internal laser projector components. This signal will remain HIGH as long as there are no major faults detected, such as a Power Supply fault, Light Detector fault, other detectable major fault, or ESTOP being activated. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to whether or not PASS is active. 
-  * Pin 19 is an output, which corresponds to whether or not PASS is ready to be activated (“armed”). If this signal is HIGH, it indicates that the power supply is OK, ESTOP is not activated, and light is not detected and thus, PASS may be activated by performing a “Manual Reset”. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to whether or not a Manual Reset can be performed. If used, this LED should ideally be placed near the “Manual Reset” push button or keyswitch. +  * **Pin 19** is an output, which corresponds to whether or not PASS is ready to be activated (“armed”). If this signal is HIGH, it indicates that the power supply is OK, ESTOP is not activated, and light is not detected and thus, PASS may be activated by performing a “Manual Reset”. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to whether or not a Manual Reset can be performed. If used, this LED should ideally be placed near the “Manual Reset” push button or keyswitch. 
-  * Pin 12 is an output, which corresponds to whether or not the computer feeding the ILDA input has commanded that light come out of the laser projector or not. If this signal is HIGH, it indicates that the light that PASS has detected that the computer has requested more than approximately 50% beam power from the computer. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the computer is commanding 50% or less beam power from the computer. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to whether or not the computer has commanded light to come out of the projector. +  * **Pin 12** is an output, which corresponds to whether or not the computer feeding the ILDA input has commanded that light come out of the laser projector or not. If this signal is HIGH, it indicates that the light that PASS has detected that the computer has requested more than approximately 50% beam power from the computer. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the computer is commanding 50% or less beam power from the computer. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi-color pair) to give an indication on the control panel as to whether or not the computer has commanded light to come out of the projector. 
-  * Pin 14 is an output, which corresponds to the condition of the power supply, both within PASS and supplying the scanner amplifiers. If this signal is HIGH, it indicates that the power supply feeding the scanner amplifiers is 19 volts or higher. It also indicates that all of the power supplies within PASS itself are also within their acceptable ranges. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that there is a power supply problem of some kind. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi- color pair) to give an indication of the state of the power supplies.+  * **Pin 14** is an output, which corresponds to the condition of the power supply, both within PASS and supplying the scanner amplifiers. If this signal is HIGH, it indicates that the power supply feeding the scanner amplifiers is 19 volts or higher. It also indicates that all of the power supplies within PASS itself are also within their acceptable ranges. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that there is a power supply problem of some kind. This signal may be routed through a resistor to an LED or pair of LEDs (bi- color pair) to give an indication of the state of the power supplies.
  
 ==== Status LED signals on the Control Panel connector ==== ==== Status LED signals on the Control Panel connector ====
  
-  * Pin 16 is a “Status LED number 1”. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that a power supply fault has been detected. +  * **Pin 16** is a “Status LED number 1”. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that a power supply fault has been detected. 
-  * Pin 18 is a “Status LED number 2”. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the PASS light sensor detected a light level that exceeded the “Maximum Safe Light Level” while the Y position was below the horizon. +  * **Pin 18** is a “Status LED number 2”. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that the PASS light sensor detected a light level that exceeded the “Maximum Safe Light Level” while the Y position was below the horizon. 
-  * Pin 20 is a “Status LED number 3”. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that PASS tried to extinguish light from coming out of the projector, but that the PASS light detector still detected light output. This would occur if a PCAOM or Laser Diode Driver continued to output light after being told not to. This would also occur if the “Minimum light level” adjustment of PASS is not set correctly. And finally, this might also occur if PASS did not detect light coming out of the computer even though the computer commanded light output. This would indicate either a laser failure or light detector failure.+  * **Pin 20** is a “Status LED number 3”. If this signal is LOW, it indicates that PASS tried to extinguish light from coming out of the projector, but that the PASS light detector still detected light output. This would occur if a PCAOM or Laser Diode Driver continued to output light after being told not to. This would also occur if the “Minimum light level” adjustment of PASS is not set correctly. And finally, this might also occur if PASS did not detect light coming out of the computer even though the computer commanded light output. This would indicate either a laser failure or light detector failure.
  
 Note that unlike the other LED outputs on the control panel connector, the “Status LED” outputs will “latch” in the event that a fault is detected. They will remain in the latched state until a Manual Reset occurs. This allows you to determine the cause of any detected faults. Note that unlike the other LED outputs on the control panel connector, the “Status LED” outputs will “latch” in the event that a fault is detected. They will remain in the latched state until a Manual Reset occurs. This allows you to determine the cause of any detected faults.
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 ==== PASS Power and X-Y position signal connections ==== ==== PASS Power and X-Y position signal connections ====
  
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-PASS monitors the power supplies that feed the scanner amplifiers. This voltage can be between +/-20 volts and +/- 30 volts. The manor in which you connect PASS to the power supply and to the scanner amplifiers depends heavily upon whether you are using two separate single-axis scanner amplifiers, or one dual-axis scanner amplifier.+PASS monitors the power supplies that feed the scanner amplifiers. This voltage can be between +/-20 volts and +/- 30 volts. The manner in which you connect PASS to the power supply and to the scanner amplifiers depends heavily upon whether you are using two separate single-axis scanner amplifiers, or one dual-axis scanner amplifier.
  
 If you are using two separate single-axis scanner amplifiers, the recommended connections are shown below: If you are using two separate single-axis scanner amplifiers, the recommended connections are shown below:
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 Also note that when using two separate single-axis scanner amplifiers, you run only the POSITION signal to the PASS position input. DO NOT connect any additional ground wire from each scanner amplifier to the PASS board. Doing so would introduce a ground loop, which may cause distorted images. Also note that when using two separate single-axis scanner amplifiers, you run only the POSITION signal to the PASS position input. DO NOT connect any additional ground wire from each scanner amplifier to the PASS board. Doing so would introduce a ground loop, which may cause distorted images.
  
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 If you are using a one dual-axis scanner amplifier, the recommended connections are shown below: If you are using a one dual-axis scanner amplifier, the recommended connections are shown below:
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 ===== PASS Switches ===== ===== PASS Switches =====
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 PASS includes a number of switches that must be configured to customize operation to a particular projector or projection scenario. Below you will see the PASS board and location of the switches. The operation of each switch is described below. PASS includes a number of switches that must be configured to customize operation to a particular projector or projection scenario. Below you will see the PASS board and location of the switches. The operation of each switch is described below.
  
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   * With the PASS board in the physical orientation shown above, Switch 4 is at the top. When this switch is moved to the left (on), the light sensor input is ignored. **You should move the switch to this position only during the setup operation described below, or in those rare circumstances that PASS could legitimately be used without a light sensor.** When this switch is moved to the right (off), the light sensor input is monitored, and the maximum level of safety is provided.   * With the PASS board in the physical orientation shown above, Switch 4 is at the top. When this switch is moved to the left (on), the light sensor input is ignored. **You should move the switch to this position only during the setup operation described below, or in those rare circumstances that PASS could legitimately be used without a light sensor.** When this switch is moved to the right (off), the light sensor input is monitored, and the maximum level of safety is provided.
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 As was the case with the switches, PASS includes five potentiometers that must be adjusted to customize the operation of PASS to a particular projector or projection scenario. Below you will see the PASS board and location of the five adjustment potentiometers. The operation of each potentiometer is described below. As was the case with the switches, PASS includes five potentiometers that must be adjusted to customize the operation of PASS to a particular projector or projection scenario. Below you will see the PASS board and location of the five adjustment potentiometers. The operation of each potentiometer is described below.
  
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   * The **Minimum Velocity** controls the minimum speed that the beam is required to sweep, in X and/or Y, in order to be considered to be safe. At the factory, Pangolin sets this to around 5 radians per second. Note that the scale of this control (in radians per second) depends on the actual position scale factor of the scanner amplifier being used. Turning this control clockwise increases the minimum velocity (requiring faster scanning in order to be considered safe).   * The **Minimum Velocity** controls the minimum speed that the beam is required to sweep, in X and/or Y, in order to be considered to be safe. At the factory, Pangolin sets this to around 5 radians per second. Note that the scale of this control (in radians per second) depends on the actual position scale factor of the scanner amplifier being used. Turning this control clockwise increases the minimum velocity (requiring faster scanning in order to be considered safe).
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 ===== Board layout and Status LEDs ===== ===== Board layout and Status LEDs =====
  
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 ===== Dimensions and mounting holes ===== ===== Dimensions and mounting holes =====
  
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 ===== License Agreement and Limited Warranty ===== ===== License Agreement and Limited Warranty =====
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   - TERMS AND SCOPE: Your access to PASS comes with certain restrictions. Specifically, Pangolin grants you only a limited, non- exclusive right to use the PASS Hardware in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.   - TERMS AND SCOPE: Your access to PASS comes with certain restrictions. Specifically, Pangolin grants you only a limited, non- exclusive right to use the PASS Hardware in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
   - ONE YEAR HARDWARE WARRANTY: Pangolin warrants that PASS will perform substantially in accordance with the specifications and behavior described in this manual, under normal use, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.   - ONE YEAR HARDWARE WARRANTY: Pangolin warrants that PASS will perform substantially in accordance with the specifications and behavior described in this manual, under normal use, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
-  - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: PANGOLIN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE OR OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER COSTS, EXPENSES, OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LASER SAFETY RELATED DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM USING PASS IN A MANOR THAT IS NOT IN STRICT ACCORDANCE TO PANGOLIN’S INSTRUCTIONS, even if Pangolin has been advised of the possibility of such damages. You (and not Pangolin) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repairs, safety measures or corrections. In no event shall Pangolin's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for PASS. +  - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: PANGOLIN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE OR OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER COSTS, EXPENSES, OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LASER SAFETY RELATED DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM USING PASS IN A MANNER THAT IS NOT IN STRICT ACCORDANCE TO PANGOLIN’S INSTRUCTIONS, even if Pangolin has been advised of the possibility of such damages. You (and not Pangolin) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repairs, safety measures or corrections. In no event shall Pangolin's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for PASS. 
-     LEGAL RIGHTS: Some states, provinces or other jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or by province or other jurisdiction. +     - LEGAL RIGHTS: Some states, provinces or other jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or by province or other jurisdiction. 
-     INDEMNIFICATION: You agree, at your own expense, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Pangolin (including its officers, directors, employees and agents) from and against any third-party liabilities, claims, demands or suits asserting a claim or claims against Pangolin as a result of injury caused by your use of the PASS in a manner that is not in strict accordance with Pangolin’s instructions or documentation including this Agreement, and you agree to pay all damages awarded or agreed to under a settlement of such claim (provided, however, you may not enter into any settlement that imposes a financial obligation or admission of liability on Pangolin without Pangolin’s prior written consent).+     - INDEMNIFICATION: You agree, at your own expense, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Pangolin (including its officers, directors, employees and agents) from and against any third-party liabilities, claims, demands or suits asserting a claim or claims against Pangolin as a result of injury caused by your use of the PASS in a manner that is not in strict accordance with Pangolin’s instructions or documentation including this Agreement, and you agree to pay all damages awarded or agreed to under a settlement of such claim (provided, however, you may not enter into any settlement that imposes a financial obligation or admission of liability on Pangolin without Pangolin’s prior written consent).
    - AGREEMENT LENGTH AND TERMINATION PROCEDURE: This Agreement is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by sending written notice to Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. If you fail to comply with any provisions of this Agreement, the Agreement will terminate immediately without notice from Pangolin. Upon termination, whether by you (voluntarily) or by Pangolin (due to Agreement violations), you must A) return the PASS Hardware to Pangolin, and B) send a certified or traceable (e.g., FedEx) letter to Pangolin signed by you attesting to your compliance with this termination provision.    - AGREEMENT LENGTH AND TERMINATION PROCEDURE: This Agreement is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by sending written notice to Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. If you fail to comply with any provisions of this Agreement, the Agreement will terminate immediately without notice from Pangolin. Upon termination, whether by you (voluntarily) or by Pangolin (due to Agreement violations), you must A) return the PASS Hardware to Pangolin, and B) send a certified or traceable (e.g., FedEx) letter to Pangolin signed by you attesting to your compliance with this termination provision.
   - GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Florida, without regard to any jurisdiction’s conflicts of law rules. If, for any reason, a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to give effect to the intent of the parties, and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Venue and jurisdiction for any legal action shall be in the state or federal courts for Orange County, Florida.   - GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Florida, without regard to any jurisdiction’s conflicts of law rules. If, for any reason, a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to give effect to the intent of the parties, and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Venue and jurisdiction for any legal action shall be in the state or federal courts for Orange County, Florida.
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   - THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES: No provision of this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to provide or create any third-party beneficiary right or any other right of any kind in any person or entity, other than the parties and their successors and assigns.   - THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES: No provision of this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to provide or create any third-party beneficiary right or any other right of any kind in any person or entity, other than the parties and their successors and assigns.
   - WAIVER: No failure of a party to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Agreement will act as a waiver of such rights.   - WAIVER: No failure of a party to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Agreement will act as a waiver of such rights.
-  - NOTICES: Any notice to be provided under this Agreement shall be provided in writing and delivered by personal service (which shall include delivery by delivery service and overnight delivery service), sent via e-mail (but only if receipt of the email is confirmed by the receiving part), or mailed by United States certified mail as follows:+  - NOTICES: Any notice to be provided under this Agreement shall be provided in writing and delivered by personal service (which shall include delivery by delivery service and overnight delivery service), sent via e-mail (but only if receipt of the email is confirmed by the receiving part), or mailed by United States certified mail as follows:  
 +    * **For Pangolin:**\\  Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. \\  1265 Upsala Road, Suite 1165 \\ Sanford, FL 32771 USA \\  
 +    * **For you:**\\ the shipping address provided for shipment of PASS. Such communications shall be effective on receipt when personally delivered or confirmed via email, and effective three (3) business days following deposit with the mail carrier for all other allowable forms of notice. 
 +  - ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement with respect to the use of PASS, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. NO REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR DEALER SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc.
  
-For Pangolin: +**© Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.** 
-Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. +
-9501 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 109 Orlando, FL 32837 USA +
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-For you: +
-the shipping address provided for shipment of PASS. +
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-Such communications shall be effective on receipt when personally delivered or confirmed via email, and effective three (3) business days following deposit with the mail carrier for all other allowable forms of notice. +
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-  - ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement with respect to the use of PASS, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter. NO REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR DEALER SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc.+
  
 +Due to our policy of continuous product improvement, information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  
 +**NOTICE: The electronic circuit design of PASS as well as concepts embodied within it, are protected by U.S. and Australia patents. Due to our policy of continued product development in the area of laser safety, other patents may also be pending.**
safety/pass.txt · Last modified: 2021/04/27 20:10 by Bob Varkevisser