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Compact Polarimeter
PAX1000
Quick Reference
2019

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  • Page 1 Compact Polarimeter PAX1000 Quick Reference 2019...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 26-Feb-2019 Item No.: M0009-510-1042 Copyright © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories 1.3 Requirements 2 Getting Started 2.1 Parts List 2.2 Installing Software 2.3 First Steps 3 Appendix 3.1 Certifications and Compliances 3.2 Warranty 3.3 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 3.4 Thorlabs 'End of Life' Policy 3.5 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts...
  • 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 GmbH...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Each measurement sensor is calibrated at different wavelength points. These base points are interpolated. The PAX1000 is basically powered via the USB port. For a measurement speed higher that 50 samples per second, an additional power supply is required - please connect the DS15 power supply to your mains outlet and to the PAX1000.
  • Page 6 PAX1000 equipment other than those specified by Thorlabs GmbH. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the re- sponsibility of the user. The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices.

  • Page 7: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    Included Accessories: · F240FC-C Fiber Collimator KAD12F SM1 Threaded Adapter for the Fiber Collimator · · SM1M10 SM1 Lens Tube VRC2SM1 alignment disk with mounting adapter · PAX1000IR2/M Same as PAX1000IR2, but with metric mounting threads © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...

  • Page 8: Requirements

    ® · Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit) ® · Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit) For operation of the PAX1000, the following software is required as well: ® · NI-VISA Runtime (Version 5.4 or later) ® · Microsoft .Net (Version 4.6.1 or later) ®...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents and you have inspected the PAX1000 mechanically and electrically. Verify that you have received the following items within the package, depending on the ordered item: 1.

  • Page 10: Installing Software

    The PAX1000 software package contains beside the PAX1000 software a NI VISA Runtime and the Thorlabs DFU Wizard. The latter is required to enable the user to install future firmware updates to the PAX1000. The software package can be downloaded from the website https://www.thorlabs.com/software_pages/ViewSoftwarePage.cfm?Code=PAX1000x...
  • Page 11 Click 'Next' to continue. In the subsequent dialog windows, follow the instructions. Accepting the proposed settings is recommended.. If you are prompted to restart your computer, please do so to avoid installation issues. © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 12 When you are prompted again to restart your computer, please do so to avoid installation issues. After restarting the computer, the installer automatically resumes the installation process and installs the Thorlabs DFU Wizard: © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 13 2 Getting Started Click 'Next' to continue. In the subsequent dialog windows, follow the instructions. Accepting the proposed settings is recommended. As a next step, the installer continues with installation of the PAX1000 software: © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 14 Click 'Next' to continue. In the subsequent dialog windows, follow the instructions. Accepting the proposed settings is recommended. The Readme screen contains important information, please read it carefully. Then click 'Next'. Click 'Finish' to finalize the installation of the software package. © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...

  • Page 15: First Steps

    Please take into account an initial warm up time of the PAX1000xxx. Note The supplied USB cable is certified for use with the PAX1000. The use of other and / or longer cables may lead to degradation of performance, data loss or even malfunction of the PAX1000.

  • Page 16: Appendix

    PAX1000 3 Appendix 3.1 Certifications and Compliances © 2019 Thorlabs GmbH...

  • Page 17: Warranty

    For warranty repairs or service the unit must be sent back to Thorlabs GmbH. The customer will carry the shipping costs to Thorlabs GmbH, in case of warranty repairs Thorlabs GmbH will carry the shipping costs back to the customer.

  • Page 18: Copyright And Exclusion Of Reliability

    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 GmbH. Copyright © Thorlabs GmbH 2019. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Thorlabs 'End Of Life' Policy

    Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs GmbH, you must hand it to a company spe- cialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.

  • Page 20: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    Email: europe@thorlabs.com Email: scandinavia@thorlabs.com France Brazil Thorlabs SAS Thorlabs Vendas de Fotônicos Ltda. 109, rue des Côtes Rua Riachuelo, 171 78600 Maisons-Laffitte São Carlos, SP 13560-110 France Brazil Tel: +33-970 444 844 Tel: +55-16-3413 7062 Fax: +33-825 744 800 Fax: +55-16-3413 7064 www.thorlabs.com...
  • Page 21 www.thorlabs.com...

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