Installation; Parts List; Getting Started - THORLABS PDB47 C Series Operation Manual

PDB47xC

2 Installation

This section is intended to provide information how to set up quickly the PDB47xC Balanced
Amplified Photodetectors. More details and advanced features are described in the chapter
Operating Instructions

2.1 Parts List

Please inspect the shipping container for damage. Please do not cut through the cardboard.
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 PDB47xC mechanically and electrically.
Verify that you have received the following items within the package:
1. PDB47xC Balanced Amplified Photodetector
2. Adapter Plate with four M2x8 screws and a hex key 1.5, for post-mounting on an optical
table
3. LDS12B power supply (±12 V, 250 mA), switchable to 100 V, 120 V, or 230 V line
voltage
4. Quick Reference

2.2 Getting Started

Note
Please check prior to operation, if the indicated line voltage range on the power supply matches
with your local mains voltage! If you want use your own power supply, Thorlabs offers an ap-
propriate power connector cable.
· Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. If any damage is noticed, do not use the unit.
Contact Thorlabs
If required, mount the unit on your optical table or application. Therefore, mount the adapter
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plate on bottom or side wall using the four M2x8 screws first. The adapter plate has two
mounting holes, M4 and #8-32. The M4 thread is marked. These threads can be used for
mounting onto Thorlabs posts.
· Set the power supply to your local mains voltage (100, 120, or 230 VAC):
Connect the DC output cable of the power supply to the POWER IN jack.
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· Connect the power supply to the AC outlet, turn power supply on
Connect RF OUTPUT with coaxial cable to the data acquisition device. Please note, that a
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50 W impedance device should be used for best RF performance.
· If necessary, connect monitor outputs (MONITOR+, MONITOR-) to measure the optical in-
put power for each channel individually.
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