Running the PIV laser.
Setup and operating notes for the PIV laser, OPTOcam, and PIVlab on the water channel.
Install the OPTOcam
- Follow the OPTOcam setup wiki: github.com/Shrediquette/PIVlab/wiki/Setup-OPTOcam-camera ↗
PIVlab
For basic usage, use the standalone (free) PIVlab software ↗.
Datasheet & dongle
Optolution PIV laser datasheet: manual_piv_system_optolution_v1.0.pdf ↗.
The USB dongle requires the Silicon Labs CP210x USB-to-UART bridge
driver:
silabs.com/.../usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers ↗.
Once installed, the dongle should appear under
Ports (COM & LPT) as
Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COMxx) in
Windows Device Manager.
If the laser is not recognized
The software may fail to configure the laser on the first attempt. If the laser is not recognized, restart the PC and try again.