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THORLABS PM103 Operation Manual

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Optical Power Meter Interfaces
PM103, PM103A, PM103U
Operation Manual
2021

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  • Page 1 Optical Power Meter Interfaces PM103, PM103A, PM103U Operation Manual 2021...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 15-Mar-2021 Copyright © 2021 Thorlabs...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2.13 Autonomous Operation to Analog Output 3.2.14 NTC Input 3.2.15 Power Supply 3.3 Software 3.3.1 Software Requirements 3.3.2 PM103x Specific Software Functions 3.3.2.1 PM103 Specific Software Functions 3.3.2.2 PM103A Specific Software Functions 3.3.3 Sensor Calibration 3.3.4 Frimware Update 4 Maintenance and Service 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical Data...
  • Page 4 5.3 Pin Assignment of the Sensor Connector 5.4 Safety 5.5 Return of Devices 5.6 Manufacturer Address 5.7 Certifications and Compliances 5.8 Warranty 5.9 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability 5.10 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts - WEEE Policy...
  • Page 5 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! © 2021 Thorlabs...

  • Page 6: General Information

    For the PM103U and PM103A power meters, instrument control and power supply are facilita- ted via the USB port. The PM103 can alternatively use the DA-15 interface for instrument con- trol and to connect a power supply. For more information on the special features of the PM103x...

  • Page 7: Pm103X Model Comparison

    1 General Information 1.1 PM103x Model Comparison PM103 PM103A PM103U USB Connector and Operation Ö Ö Ö SMA Connector Ö DA-15 Universal Connector Ö RS232 Operation Ö Analog Output Operation Ö Ö Autonomous Operation to Ö Ö Analog Output Real Analog Output Ö...

  • Page 8: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    To run the PM103x power and energy meter, additional cables or mounting devices may be re- quired. Cables · PM103: Cable to attach to the provided DA-15 connector housing. · PM103A: SMA cable: please provide a cable with a SMA connector with your PM103A. Thorlabs offers a variety of SMA connector cables.

  • Page 9: Requirements

    1 General Information 1.3 Requirements Hardware Requirements PM103: Please provide an appropriate cable to be attached to the DA-15 connector. PM103A: Please provide appropriate cables to connect to the SMA ports. Software Requirements All models of the PM103x can be run with the Thorlabs' software.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2.1 Parts List 1. PM103x Optical Power and Energy Meter Interface 2. USB Cable, Type A to Mini B, with Locking Screw, 1.5 m 3. PM103: DA-15 Connector and Connector Housing 4. Quick Reference 5. Certificate of Calibration Page 5 MTN023788_D02 ©...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    LED power supply turns green) via the USB port. o The PM103 accepts external power supplies with 5 V to 36 V via the DA-15 interface. When connecting the USB port while using an external power supply via the DA-15 port, connecting the USB port will automatically switch to the 5 V power supply via USB.
  • Page 12 DE-9 connectors. Note Custom Sensors To use sensors without a DE-9 connector, manufactured by Thorlabs or else, the user may provide an appropriate adapter. To build the adapter, refer to the Pin-out of the DE-9 connector shown in the Appendix .

  • Page 13: Power Meter Interface Features

    3 Operating Instructions 3.2 Power Meter Interface Features PM103x optical power meters offer full functionality to process signal from compatible photodi- ode or pyroelectric sensors to be displayed and analyzed on a connected PC. PM103x general features · All PM103x models have a non-volatile memory which prevents power meter settings from being lost upon shutting down or rebooting.

  • Page 14: Pm103

    The PM103 version of PM103x features a number of additional options, due to the DA-15 out- put connector. The PM103 is per default configured to RS232 configuration (+/- 5 V voltage level). This can be changed to a UART configuration (0/5 V voltage level) such that the PM103 can be accessed by external micro-controllers for instrument control and data export.

  • Page 15: Pm103A

    3 Operating Instructions 3.2.3 PM103A PM103A Special Features Autonomous Operation to analog output. Configurable Analog Output Configurable Digital In/Output 4. Power Meter Control and Output via USB 3.2.4 PM103U PM103U Special Features · Power Meter Control and Output via USB Page 10 Rev: 1.0, 15-Mar-2021...

  • Page 16: Usb Operation

    Termination Character LF (x0A; \n). The termination character needs to be enabled. Note PM103: To operate the PM103 via RS232, RxD, TxD, and GND need to be wired from the DA-15 con- nector to a 9 Pin female connector to perform the connections. PM103 DA-15 Pin...

  • Page 17: Uart Operation

    PM103 control. In RS232 operation the PM103 uses voltage levels of +/-5 V, while in UART mode the voltage level is shifted to 0/5 V. The PM103 can also be adjusted to accommodate micro-controllers using 3.3 V. When switched to 3.3 V, UART operation is toler- ant for 5 V input signal.

  • Page 18: Analog Output

    OPM software or, for custom made software, using the SCPI/driver commands in the WYOA for PM103x. The constant can be set in the Thorlabs software OPM under the Set- tings tab: AO2 Responsivity. The signal of the AO2 is generated with a 16-bit DAC with an up- date rate of 1 kHz.

  • Page 19: Ntc Input

    3 Operating Instructions 3.2.14 NTC Input To monitor the temperature in a test environment, the PM103 has an NTC Input (DA-15 Pin 14) which allows connection of an NTC thermistor. The measurement range is 0.1 – 100 kW. The set range R0 and the bandwidth B for the NTC thermistor can be adjusted in the OPM software or through SCPI commands.

  • Page 20: Software Requirements

    NTC measurement results in long-time monitoring experiments. For more information, please see the OPM manual. 2. When a PM103 is connected, it is possible to configure the analog AO2 port and display the output voltage. 3.3.2.2 PM103A Specific Software Functions When a PM103A is connected, it is possible to configure the analog AO2 SMA port and display the output voltage.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Service

    The unit does not need a regular maintenance by the user. It does not contain any modules and/or components that could be repaired by the user himself. If a malfunction occurs, please contact Thorlabs for return instructions. Page 16 Rev: 1.0, 15-Mar-2021...

  • Page 22: Appendix

    Diameter 1/e² or Rectangular x,y AD Converter 16 bit Sensor Temperature Measurement Supported Temperature Sensor Thermistor Temperature Measurement Range -10° C to 120° C Sensor Power Supply Connector DE-9 Pin 1 Voltage Maximum Current 50 mA Page 17 MTN023788_D02 © 2021 Thorlabs...
  • Page 23 5 Appendix PM103 PM103A PM103U Remote Interfaces Remote Interface Type 1 USB 2.0 (High Speed) Connector Mini-B USB, lockable Measurement Speed 1 kS/s + 100 kS/s bulk mode Remote Interface Type 2 RS232 Connector DA-15 Pin 7/8 9600 - 230400 Bit/s...
  • Page 24 3.68" x 2.25" x 1.00" (96.5 x 57.2 x (100.2 x 57.2 x (93.6 x 57.2 x Dimensions (L x W x H) 25.4 mm 25.4 mm 25.4 mm Weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) Page 19 MTN023788_D02 © 2021 Thorlabs...

  • Page 25: Pin Assignment Output Connector

    Warning Pin 2 is uniquely used for the EEPROM Digital I/O (memory in Thorlabs sensor heads) and MUST NOT be used. Connecting this Pin may cause malfunction of the PM103x. Pin-out of the DE-9 female...
  • Page 26 Digital Ground for EEPROM and 5V Output PRESENT Sensor Recognition, NTC Input. For Custom Sensors: Connect via a 1kW – 10kW Resistor to Pin 3 (AGND) to Enable a Custom Sensor N.C. Not Connected N.C. Not Connected Page 21 MTN023788_D02 © 2021 Thorlabs...

  • Page 27: Safety

    The PM103x must not be operated in explosion endangered environments! Only with written consent from Thorlabs may changes to single components be made or com- ponents not supplied by Thorlabs be used.

  • Page 28: Return Of Devices

    Manufacturer Address Europe EU-Importer Address Thorlabs GmbH Thorlabs GmbH Münchner Weg 1 Münchner Weg 1 D-85232 Bergkirchen D-85232 Bergkirchen Germany Germany Tel: +49-8131-5956-0 Tel: +49-8131-5956-0 Fax: +49-8131-5956-99 Fax: +49-8131-5956-99 www.thorlabs.de www.thorlabs.de Email: europe@thorlabs.com Email: europe@thorlabs.com Page 23 MTN023788_D02 © 2021 Thorlabs...

  • Page 29: Certifications And Compliances

    5 Appendix 5.7 Certifications and Compliances Page 24 Rev: 1.0, 15-Mar-2021...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced, transmitted or translated to another language, either as a whole or in parts, without the prior written permission of Thorlabs. Copy- right © Thorlabs 2021. All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts - 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 32 www.thorlabs.com...

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