Additional Utility Functions - THORLABS TLX3 User Manual

O-Band Tunable Laser Source
6.4.

Additional Utility Functions

Additional Functions are available using the buttons across the top of the GUI as shown here:
Disconnect:
This button is used to disconnect any communication between the laser and the PC. Communication can be
established again by pressing the "Connect" button and selecting the correct COM port again.
Save & Load:
The Save & Load buttons can be used to store and recall the complete instrument settings for any particular mode
of operation. The settings are stored in a local directory on your PC as .XML files that can be named according to
standard Windows OS conventions. There is no limit to the number of set-ups that can be stored and recalled.
The Options Window
1. Select a Light or Dark theme for the GUI (image is a sample of Light theme)
2. Select the language preferred (Chinese or English)
3. Select the Power Units to be displayed: linear (mW) or logarithmic (dBm)
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Figure 1 Options Window
Figure 2 Light Theme for the GUI
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