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USB Power Meter - User Manual Revision 17.0...
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The manufacturer is not liable for consequential damages of any kind. In the case of a malfunction, contact your local Edmund Optics distributor or the nearest Edmund Optics office to obtain a return authorization number. Return the material to the appropriate address below.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Edmund Optics may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. SYMBOLS...
USB Power Meter - User Manual Revision 17.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................4 USB POWER METER Single Channel Laser Power Meter .......... 1 1.1. Introduction ..............................1 1.2. Specifications .............................2 1.3. Front Panel Description ..........................3 ...
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 1. USB POWER METER SINGLE CHANNEL LASER POWER METER 1.1. INTRODUCTION To obtain the full performance from the USB POWER METER, we recommend that you read this manual carefully. The USB POWER METER is a microprocessor-based power and energy meter that uses the latest technology to provide a multitude of options in a user-friendly environment.
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 1.2. SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications are based on a one-year calibration cycle, an operating temperature of 18 to 28ºC (64 to 82ºF) and a relative humidity not exceeding 80%. USB POWER METER Power Meter Specifications Power Range 1 nW to 10 kW Physical Scale...
Permanent damage may occur to the optical meter if an external power supply other than the Edmund Optics 200130, 200960, SPU15A-105 or SPU15A-104 is used. Please call Edmund Optics or your local distributor if extra power supplies are needed for a particular setup.
PS-330 Series Version 1. These heads used a different technology and do not have the same pin-out configuration. The Edmund Optics C-300 adaptor can be used in order to connect the power detector heads of PS-310 Series and PS-330 Series Version 1 and 2. Please contact your local Edmund Optics distributor or the nearest Edmund Optics office for further information.
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS First, you have to install the PC-PREMIER software on your computer, along with the USB drivers. Please find the latest version on our website. The software will automatically connect to the first COM port available.
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 2.2. QUICK MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE This section shows you the fastest way of making a laser power measurement with the USB POWER METER. The monitor automatically recognizes all the Edmund power heads of version 4 or higher. All custom technical data required for optimum operation of the detector will be automatically downloaded from the EEPROM in the DB-15 connector.
Revision 17.0 2.3. USING THE USB POWER METER WITH PC-PREMIER The PC-PREMIER is a user-friendly communication software specially made for Edmund Optics monitors, including the USB POWER METER (USB and RS-232). It is available for free through our website. The PC-PREMIER lets you control, visualize and save the monitor’s and detector’s information, while saving...
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 3. SERIAL COMMUNICATION 3.1. SERIAL COMMANDS The star(*) is part of each command Commands Description Return Example Turns the attenuator correction ON when available for the “ACK\r\r\n” *ATT detector *ATF Turns the attenuator correction OFF. OFF by default. “ACK\r\r\n”...
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USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 *F02 Returns more information about current status “Version\t3\tName All field are separate by a TAB character “\t” \tUP55N-400W- H9\tWavelength \t1064\tTrig Level\t2.500000e- 01\tMax Analog Output \t2.047500e+00\tMode \t0\tOffset\t0\tMUL\t1.0 0000e+00\tOFF\t0.000 000e+00\tPWCStatus\ t65536\tMinScale\t24\t LinearCorr\t1\tAnticipa tion\t1\tAttenuator \t0\r\r\n” *MUL Modifies the multiplication factor (+ 8 characters) “ACK\r\r\n”...
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 3.2. ERROR MESSAGES “\r\r\nE01\r\r\n” Bad Command Energy Mode is not available “\r\r\nE02\r\r\n” “\r\r\nE03\r\r\n“ “\r\r\nE04\r\r\n“ The selected wavelength correction factor is not valid “\r\r\nE05\r\r\n” The connector is not connected “\r\r\nE06\r\r\n” Attenuator not available 3.3. COMMUNICATION SETTINGS Bits per second 57600 Data bits...
USB POWER METER User Manual Revision 17.0 4. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 2014/30/EU The EMC Directive Manufacturer’s Name: Gentec Electro Optics, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 445 St-Jean Baptiste, suite 160 (Québec), Canada G2E 5N7 European Representative Name: Laser Components S.A.S. Representative’s Address: 45 bis Route des Gardes 92190 Meudon (France)
USB POWER METER warranty. The complete Monitor contains: 1 Monitor 1 power supply for RS-232 option (not made by Edmund Optics). 1 USB cable for USB option. 1 calibration certificate Separation Paper: Manual and certificate Plastic: Monitor side enclosure.
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