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- Page 1 Digital Laser Power Meter User’s Guide Model Numbers: 45-545A ndustrIal Iber ptIcs...
- Page 2 Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission from Industrial Fiber Optics.
- Page 3 INtroDUctIoN This manual provides information about the Digital Laser Power Meter (45-545A) that formerly was manufactured by Metrologic, Inc. It contains all the information needed to assemble and set up the Digital Laser Power Meter, even if you are a novice to optical technology. Please read the manual carefully before operating the Digital Laser Power Meter.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction………………………....……..…………..…… GENErAL…………....…......……..…...…….. SAFEtY & oPErAtING PrEcAUtIoNS…......……. LASEr cLASSIFIcAtIoNS............tHE DIGItAL LASEr PoWEr MEtEr.......... BAttErY INStALLAtIoN.............. MEASUrING: StANDArD MoDE..........MEASUrING: PEAK/HoLD MoDE..........MEASUrING: rAtIoMEtrIc MoDE..........oUtPUt................... rEcALIBrAtIoN................SPEcIFIcAtIoNS................10 troUBLESHootING..............10 WArrANtY..................SHIPMENt DAMAGE cLAIMS............– iii –... -
Page 7: General
GENErAL The Digital Laser Power Meter, Model 45-545A, provides accuracy required for research applications and for CDRH compliance measurements. It employs an LCD with large 12 mm (.47”) - high numerals. This unit operates in three modes: standard, peak/hold and percentage ratiometer. -
Page 8: Safety & Operating Precautions
SAFEtY & oPErAtING PrEcAUtIoNS Before opening the unit, unplug the AC line cord from the receptacle. NEVER open the unit until you are certain the AC line cord is unplugged. The following operating precautions should also be observed: • Never measure the output of any light source until it is determined to be 20 mW or less. -
Page 9: Laser Classifications
LASEr cLASSIFIcAtIoNS All manufacturers of lasers used in the United States must conform to regulations admin- istered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDRH categorizes lasers as follows: Class Description A laser or laser system, which does not present a hazard to skin or... -
Page 10: The Digital Laser Power Meter
tHE DIGItAL LASEr PoWEr MEtEr Becoming familiar with the features of the digital laser power meter will help when operat- ing the unit. The following illustration and list explain the pertinent parts. Figure 2. Front view of digital power meter. LcD Display Displays the measurement. -
Page 11: Battery Installation
BAttErY INStALLAtIoN The meter may be powered by either 115 VAC or two 9V batteries. The meter will auto- matically disconnect the batteries when 115 VAC is in use. A small step-down (230 VAC to 115 VAC) transformer is required if the meter will be powered by 230 VAC. To install the batteries: Make sure the AC line cord is unplugged. -
Page 12: Measuring: Standard Mode
MEASUrING: StANDArD MoDE In standard mode (CONT: Continuous), the meter will display the power of the measured laser light as long as the detector cell aperture is illuminated by the laser beam. In peak/ hold mode, the meter will display the maximum power of the measured laser light until RESET is chosen. -
Page 13: Measuring: Peak/Hold Mode
MEASUrING: PEAK/HoLD MoDE Repeat Step 1 of Standard Mode. Flip the mode switch toward the middle position. Flip and release the mode switch toward the RESET position one to three times with ½ - 1 sec intervals until a zero reading on the display is obtained (0 ±... -
Page 14: Measuring: Ratiometric Mode
OFFSET RESET block the detector cell) so a minimal POWER OUTPUT amount of ambient light is getting INDUSTRIAL FIBER OPTICS 1743 into the cell, then rotate the zero off- Detector Cell set knob to obtain a zero reading. (To Beam... -
Page 15: Output
Where a deviation of a few percent is acceptable, the meter typically deviates very little over a several-year period. Industrial Fiber Optics offers factory recalibration at a nominal cost. Contact Industrial Fiber Optics for current price and shipping instructions. If field recalibration is desired, a suitable standard is available, and the meter is functioning... -
Page 16: Specifications
SPEcIFIcAtIoNS Size 20 x 14 x 8 cm Weight 1 kg Operating temperature 10 to 30 °C Storage temperature -10 to 50 °C Power requirement (85-125 VAC) Battery life (two IEC 6F22 or 6LR61) 10-25 hrs Maximum optical input power 20 mW Display resolution 3 ½... - Page 17 Do not attempt to troubleshoot the Laser Power Meter beyond the steps listed above. If you believe that a problem exists within the Laser Power Meter, please either contact the factory or return it for appropriate servicing to Industrial Fiber Optics, as described in the section entitled Warranty.
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Page 18: Warranty
Industrial Fiber Optics will pay the return freight and insurance charges for warranty repair within the continental United States, by United Parcel Service or Parcel Post. Any other delivery means must be paid for by the customer. -
Page 19: Shipment Damage Claims
SHIPMENt DAMAGE cLAIMS If damage to an Industrial Fiber Optics product should occur during shipping, it is impera- tive that it be reported immediately, both to the carrier and the distributor or salesperson from whom the item was purchased. DO NOT CONTACT INDUSTRIAL FIBER OPTICS. - Page 20 12 0270 Rules for Laser Safety • Lasers produce a very intense beam of light. Treat them with respect. Most educational lasers have an output of less than 3 milliwatts, and will not harm the skin. • Never look into the laser aperture while the laser is turned on! PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.