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- Page 1 Silicon Amplified Detector PDA8A2 Operation Manual 2022...
- Page 2 Version: Date: 11-Aug-2022 Copyright © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5 Appendix 5.1 Technical Data 5.2 Typical Responsivity and Frequency Response 5.3 Drawings 5.4 Safety 5.5 Certifications and Compliances 5.6 Manufacturer Address 5.7 Return of Devices 5.8 Warranty 5.9 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 5.10 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts and WEEE policy... - 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! © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH...
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Page 5: General Information
Optional Accessories · PDA-C-72 DC power supply cable to PDA8A2: This cable has a connector on one end and open wires at the other. The pin-out of the PDA8A2 DC power jack is shown in the appendix Please visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com... -
Page 6: Getting Started
You might need the box for storage or for returns. If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents and you have inspected the PDA8A2 mechanically and electrically. Verify that you have received the following items within the package: 1. -
Page 7: Operating Instruction
Housing The PDA8A2 is housed in a rugged, shielded, 70.9 mm x 49.9 mm x 22.5 mm aluminum en- closure. The electrical connectors and the ON/OFF slider are located on the side walls of the housing for easy access and to minimize the thickness of the PDA8A2 so it can fit into tight spaces. -
Page 8: Operation
50 Ω or high-impedance external load depending on the situation. The PDA8A2 is powered by an external power supply (±12 V, 200 mA) with switchable 100 V, 120 V or 230 V line voltage. The power supply is connected to the PDA8A2 via a 250 mA, LUMBERG RSMV3 connector. -
Page 9: Optical Input
(see Appendix The maximum output of the PDA8A2 is 3.6 V for high-impedance loads and 1.8 V for 50 W loads. The output signal should be below the maximum output voltage to avoid saturation. © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 10: Maintenance And Service
Protect the PDA8A2 from adverse weather conditions. The PDA8A2 is not water resistant. The unit does not require regular maintenance by the user. There are no serviceable parts in the PDA8A2 optical head or power supply. The housing may be cleaned by wiping with a soft, damp cloth. Do not remove covers! -
Page 11: Appendix
) Measured with output amplitude of 200 mV and a DC offset of 200 mV, driving a 50 Ω load termination. ) Non-Condensing All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (Non-Condensing). All measurements performed with 50 W load unless stated otherwise. © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 12: Typical Responsivity And Frequency Response
PDA8A2 5.2 Typical Responsivity and Frequency Response Responsivity of PDA8A2 Frequency Response of PDA8A2 © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 13: Drawings
5 Appendix 5.3 Drawings Technical Drawings for PDA8A2 © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 14: Safety
Thorlabs GmbH. Attention Prior to applying power to the PDA8A2, make sure that the protective conductor of the 3 con- ductor mains power cord is correctly connected to the protective earth ground contact of the... -
Page 15: Certifications And Compliances
5 Appendix 5.5 Certifications and Compliances © 2022 Thorlabs GmbH... -
Page 16: Manufacturer Address
5.8 Warranty Thorlabs warrants material and production of the PDA8A2 for a period of 24 months starting with the date of shipment in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Thorlabs’ General Terms and Conditions of Sale which can be found at: General Terms and Conditions: https://www.thorlabs.com/Images/PDF/LG-PO-001_Thorlabs_terms_and_%20agreements.pdf... -
Page 17: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts And Weee Policy
EC, and are not dissembled or contaminated. Contact Thorlabs for more informa- tion. Waste treatment 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 18 www.thorlabs.com...
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