Operating Instruction; Operating Elements; Connecting A Power Sensor - THORLABS PM100USB Operation Manual

PM100USB

3 Operating Instruction

· Download and install the software
laptop or tablet)
Note
Install the software prior to connecting the Power Meter to the PC.
Connect a suitable sensor
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· Connect the PM100USB to the PC using the supplied USB cable.
· For detailed instructions on steering the PM100USB through the software, please down-
load the manual

3.1 Operating Elements

1 DE-9 connector for power / energy sensors
2 USB connector to remote steering device (PC or tablet)
3 LED: sensor detected and PM100USB ready for operation
4 LED: USB connection to remote steering device (PC or tablet) established

3.2 Connecting a Power Sensor

The PM100USB supports all Thorlabs C-Series photodiode, energy, and thermal sensors, that
can be easily identified by the red connector-housing of the DE-9 connector, compared to older
versions of Thorlabs power sensors. Sensor type and calibration data are saved in the non-
volatile memory of the DE-9 connector. Upon connection, this information is automatically sent
to the PM100USB and to the steering device and software. The software will automatically rec-
ognize the sensor. For help to choose the most appropriate sensor, please refer to the chapter
Choosing the Right Sensor
To plug-in or remove a sensor, slightly press on the two bolts in the connector housing, that fix
it by tension.
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Optical Power Monitor
to the PM100USB.
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for the application software OPM.
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on the steering device (PC,
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