Power Measurement - THORLABS PM100A Quick Reference

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3.2.3 Power Measurement

3.2.3.1 Range Control
Navigate to the topmost menu item
4 power corresponding voltage ranges can be adjusted manually with the
keys. Pressing the OK key the unit performs a nonrecurring auto-ranging until the
optimum range has been found for the currently measured power level. The range
control menu item indicates the particular full range value in Watts.
A permanent auto-range mode is only available in remote operation.
3.2.3.2 Scale Control
After setting the measurement range the unit automatically selects the needle
scale, where the full power range is covered. To change the needle scale navigate
to the S -.-- - W
different end scales for best readability of the power value (zoom function). This
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Sets the PM100A into the mode to measure photo current
or thermal voltage. Please refer to the detailed user manual
for connecting a custom sensor. (
Shows the remote status. Press
local mode.
Sets the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
The setting range is 0 (off) – 100% (maximum). (
The unit automatically powers off in battery operation after a
certain time without user action. This feature can be set to
10 or 60 minutes, or switched off. (
The feature is inactive with connected external power
supply (AC adapter or USB)
version. The function will automatically reset to 'OFF' after
powering down (
Shows console related information. (
Shows information about the connected power sensor.
Sets the time constant for custom thermal sensors (only
visible with connected custom thermal sensor) (
Aborts the system menu and switches back to the last
measurement screen. (OK)
menu item. With the
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R -.-- - W ; 6 power corresponding current or
or keys the scale can be optimized to
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to set the unit back to
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