THORLABS PM160 User Manual

THORLABS PM160 User Manual

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USB and Bluetooth
Optical Power Meter
PM160, PM160T, PM160T-HP
User Manual
2019

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  • Page 1 USB and Bluetooth Optical Power Meter PM160, PM160T, PM160T-HP User Manual 2019...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 14-May-2019 Copyright © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rear View PM160x Operating Instruction Local Operation Remote Operation (Windows®) Remote Operation (iOS®) Firmware Updates Appendix Technical Data PM160 Technical Data PM160T, PM160T-HP Energy Saving Dimensions Safety Certifications and Compliances Warranty Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts and WEEE policy...
  • Page 4 Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read this advice carefully! © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 5: General Information

    The PM160x is available in three versions with different sensors: · PM160: The silicon photodiode detects laser light or other monochromatic or near monochro- matic light of optical power between 10 nW and 200 mW, and within the wavelength range of 400 - 1100 nm.
  • Page 6: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    Power Range: 10 mW - 70 W; Wavelength Range: 190 nm - 20 µm. Accessories: For fiber coupled applications, we recommend to use the following connectors fiber adapters: Fiber Connector Adapter for Adapter for internal SM05 thread (PM160) internal SM1 thread (PM160T) PM20-FC S120-FC PM20-SC S120-SC PM20-LC S120-LC...
  • Page 7: First Steps

    1. PM160x Wireless Handheld Power Meter in the ordered version. 2. USB cable, type ‘A’ to ‘micro USB’ 3. SM05 Adapter (PM160) / SM1 Adapter (PM160T, PM160T-HP) 4. 0.9 mm (0.035") Hex Key (PM160T to mount the adapter) 5. Quick Reference 6.
  • Page 8: Operating Elements

    The push buttons 8 to 11 are soft keys, their function is shown in the display. The functions as stated on the rear panel are the defaults when the PM160 is switched off. The position for the functions changes when the display orientation is changed.
  • Page 9: Pm160T Operating Elements

    The push buttons 8 to 11 are soft keys, their function is shown in the display. The functions as stated on the rear panel are the defaults when the PM160T is switched off. The position for the functions changes when the display orientation is changed. The SM1 adapter can accommodate a Thorlabs fiber adapter. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 10: Pm160T-Hp Operating Elements

    The push buttons 8 to 11 are soft keys, their function is shown in the display. The functions as stated on the rear panel are the defaults when the PM160T-HP is switched off. The position for the functions changes when the display orientation is changed. The SM1 adapter can accommodate a Thorlabs fiber adapter. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 11: Rear View Pm160X

    USB connector RESET button The position for the functions changes when the display orientation is changed. The PM160T-HP has 4 tapped holed (4-40UNC) on the back of the sensor. This allows mounting of a 30 mm cage system. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 12: Operating Instruction

    ESC icon · Turning off the PM160x in Local Only mode: The PM160x shuts down 20 sec after the last button was pressed. The energy saving feature automatically dims the display. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 13 Return to the measurement screen by pressing the button next to Menu "Zero Adjust" This function is used to compensate the photo diode's dark current (PM160) or the thermal sensor's offset voltage (PM160T, PM160T-HP). Cover the sensor aperture and press Run.
  • Page 14 Menu "Orientation" The display can be rotated in 90° steps for convenient reading. Use the up or down button to select the desired orientation, shown by the smiley, then press the OK button to confirm or to cancel: © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 15 If the PM160x is operated remotely via USB or Bluetooth and the brightness is set to "Min.", the display will be switched off 7 sec after a button was pressed. Wake it up by pressing any but- ton. Menu "Sound Output" Enable or disable the sound output. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 16: Remote Operation (Windows®)

    4. Switch on the iPad® Bluetooth interface, using the slide button on the top right. 5. In the Devices List, an entry “Thorlabs PM160x xxxxxxxxx” should be found, where xxxxxxxxx stands for PM160x’s serial number. Compare that number with the serial num- ber printed on the PM160x’s back or in the PM160x’s System Information menu screen.
  • Page 17 5. Click the small Minus symbol on the lower left corner. The App is stopped. 6. Click the Home button twice to leave. 7. Connect the PM160x with the iPad® as described above to reestablish the setup. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 18: Firmware Updates

    Find the latest firmware on the product website under the tab software. Click the software icon and the website to download the software OPM and the firmware will open. To install new firmware, follow the instructions in the Change Log of the PM160x firmware. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 19: Appendix

    5 Appendix 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical Data PM160 Specification PM160 Sensor Specifications Wavelength Range 400 to 1100 nm Optical Power Measurement Range 10 nW to 2 mW (1 µW - 200 mW) Optical Power Resolution 100 pW (10 nW) Measurement Uncertainty +/- 3% @ 451 to 1000 nm +/- 5% @ 400 to 450 nm and 1001 nm –...
  • Page 20: Technical Data Pm160T, Pm160T-Hp

    ) The appropriate range is chosen internally by the power meter to achieve the best accuracy. ) The battery is recharged through the USB connection. ) See chapter Dimensions for precise distances. All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing). © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 21: Energy Saving

    Operation mode USB Cable Stand by Shut down never 20 sec Local Only 20 sec never local never 5 min USB or Bluetooth 5 min never never never remote control never when battery empty Bluetooth never never © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 22: Dimensions

    PM160x 5.4 Dimensions PM160 © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 23 5 Appendix PM160T © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 24 PM160x PM160T-HP © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 25: Safety

    If necessary, ask for replacement packaging. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be made or com- ponents not supplied by Thorlabs be used.
  • Page 26 PM160x This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits according to IEC 61326-1 for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 27: Certifications And Compliances

    The here described devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un- desired operation. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 28 The cB-0946 module with the product name cB-OBS421 complies with the Japanese Technical Regulation Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment (ordinance of MPT N°. 37, 1981), Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 19, "2.4GHz band wide band low power data communica- tion system". The cB-0946 MIC certification number is 204-210003. © 2019 Thorlabs...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    Thorlabs warrants material and production of the PM160x for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.
  • Page 30: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts And Weee Policy

    Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treat- ment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 31 www.thorlabs.com...

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