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- Page 1 OPM150 Series Optical Power Meter Read this instruction manual before performing any task! Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co. KG Dortmunder Str. 16-18 26723 Emden, Germany Tel: +49-(0)4921-58908-0 Fax: +49-(0)4921-58908-29 info@art-eng.de Validity: FW2.4, GUI V2.2 https://www.art-eng.de...
- Page 2 OPM150 Operating Instructions Original Operating Instructions Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co. KG Dortmunder Str. 16-18 26723 Emden Germany Telephone: +49-(0)4921-58908-0 Fax: +49-(0)4921-58908-29 Email: info@artifex-engineering.com Internet: www.artifex-engineering.com © Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, 2025 2 / 53...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OPM150 Operating Instructions Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL Information about this manual Explanation of symbols Copyright Customer service SAFETY Intended use Basic dangers Responsibility of the owner Personnel requirements Symbols on the unit Scope of delivery Transport inspection Packaging Transporting 2.10 Storage... - Page 4 OPM150 Operating Instructions Front Panel 6.3.1 Detector Head Input Receptacle Back Panel 6.4.1 USB Receptacle PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Input Receptacle Gain QUICK START GUIDE INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE PACKAGE USING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE 10.1 The Functions of the Pull-Down Menus 10.2 The Tool Bar 10.3...
- Page 5 OPM150 Operating Instructions 11.2.4 Wavelength dependant calibration value 11.2.5 Messages 11.2.6 Internal Averaging APPLICATION EXAMPLES 12.1 Laser Power Stability 12.2 Beamsplitter Splitting Ratio 12.2.1 Measurement with one detector 12.2.2 Measurement with two detectors 12.3 Transmittance of a Filter or Window DAMAGE 13.1 Troubleshooting...
- Page 6 OPM150 Operating Instructions List of Figures Figure 1: 30.070.00002 and 30.070.00112 30.070.00058 ........... 18 Figure 2: Case Dimensions; units mm ..................21 Figure 3: Front Panel ........................ 22 Figure 4: Back Panel ........................ 22 Figure 5: Internal Pinning of the DB9 Detector Head Input Receptacle ......... 23 Figure 6: The Graphical User Interface (GUI) .................
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Page 7: About This Manual
OPM150 Operating Instructions 1 About this manual 1.1 Information about this manual This manual is valid for units with firmware version FW2.4. This manual enables you to handle the device in a safe and efficient manner. This manual is part of the device and must be kept in its vicinity to ensure that it is available to the personnel at all times. - Page 8 OPM150 Operating Instructions CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation which could cause slight injuries if it is not avoided. NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation which could cause property and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
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Page 9: Copyright
Any use extending beyond this is not allowed without written permission from the manufacturer. 1.4 Customer service Our customer service is available for technical information and service: Artifex Engineering GmbH & Co. KG Dortmunder Str. 16-18 26723 Emden Germany... -
Page 10: Safety
OPM150 Operating Instructions 2 Safety This section provides an overview of all safety aspects that are essential to the best possible protection of the personnel and the safe and trouble-free operation of the machine. Additional safety instructions for specific work tasks are contained in the sections regarding the individual life stages of the machine. -
Page 11: Responsibility Of The Owner
OPM150 Operating Instructions 2.3 Responsibility of the owner Owner: The owner is any such person who operates the optical power meter for commercial or economic purpose either itself or transfers it to a third party for use and bears the legal responsibility for the safety of the user, the personnel or third parties during the operation. -
Page 12: Personnel Requirements
OPM150 Operating Instructions 2.4 Personnel requirements Qualifications: The various tasks described in this manual place different requirements on the qualification of the persons to whom these tasks are entrusted. NOTICE! Insufficiently qualified personnel can cause property damage! Insufficiently qualified personnel cannot assess the risks when working with the unit. -
Page 13: Symbols On The Unit
OPM150 Operating Instructions 2.5 Symbols on the unit The following symbols and instruction signs are affixed in the work area. These symbols and instruction signs refer to the immediate vicinity in which they are affixed. WARNING! Danger due to illegible signage! •... -
Page 14: Scope Of Delivery
OPM150 Operating Instructions 2.6 Scope of delivery Depending on the chosen model, the scope of delivery will vary: • OPM150 optical power meter • USB cable • USB-Stick with Software, drivers and manual 2.7 Transport inspection On receipt, immediately inspect the delivery for completeness and transport damage. -
Page 15: Transporting
OPM150 Operating Instructions Packaging materials are valuable raw materials and can be reused in many cases or prepared and recycled. Dangers for the environment can arise through improper disposal of packaging material. • Only dispose of packaging materials once it has been determined that the device will no longer be transported. -
Page 16: Storage
OPM150 Operating Instructions 2.10 Storage Store the device in the packaging under the following conditions: • Do not store outdoors. • Store in a dry and dust-free area. • Do not expose to any aggressive media. • Protect from sun radiation. •... -
Page 17: Product Overview
Operating Instructions 3 Product Overview The OPM150 series of optical power meters is designed for use with photodiode-based detector heads and integrating spheres from Artifex Engineering. The amplifiers employ precision transimpedance input stages to provide for high common mode rejection and linearity throughout the full dynamic range. -
Page 18: Absolute Maximum Ratings
OPM150 Operating Instructions 4 Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings Average Input Current 15mA 0 – 60 °C Temperature Range 5 Ordering Information Table 2: Available Models Model Number Order Code Application Description OPM150 10kHz 30.070.00002 CW as well as pulsed sources with repetition rate >300kHz USB digital output OPM150 100kHz 30. -
Page 19: Specifications
OPM150 Operating Instructions 6 Specifications Table 3: Specifications of the OPM150 Parameter Conditions Units Input Current ranges (full scale) Range: 10 or 4 “ µA “ “ Connectors Output Digital output of measured current 1 Accuracy 0.1 0.2 Linearity Additional Output (30.070.00058 only) Connector... -
Page 20: Detector Heads
OPM150 Operating Instructions 6.1 Detector Heads A wide range of detector heads for free beam and fibre coupled measurement are available. These include large area photodiode heads as well as integrating spheres covering the range 250-2490nm and from 2nW up to 12kW. 6.1.1 Free Beam Large Area Photodiode Heads 6.1.2 Fibre Coupled Heads 6.1.3 Integrating Spheres with Ø1mm VIGA Detector Port... -
Page 21: Case Dimensions
OPM150 Operating Instructions 6.2 Case Dimensions Figure 2: Case Dimensions; units mm 21 / 53... -
Page 22: Front Panel
Figure 3: Front Panel 6.3.1 Detector Head Input Receptacle This DB9 receptacle is used to connect detector heads manufactured by Artifex Engineering. Other brands of detector heads are not compatible with this input receptacle even if they come with a DB9 connector. -
Page 23: Principles Of Operation
DB9 connector due to differences in the internal pinning of third-party devices. The OPM150 series uses a “smart head” system. That is, the identification of the detector head and its calibration file are stored in a storage chip inside the electrical connector of the detector head. -
Page 24: Gain
OPM150 Operating Instructions 7.2 Gain The amplifier has 5 gain ranges which may be selected via the appropriate menu in the GUI. These gain ranges are 10 V/A, 10 V/A, 10 V/A, 10 V/A and 10 V/A. Using the USB interface for direct communication, the gain can be selected with the commands V1, V2, ... -
Page 25: Installation Of The Software Package
OPM150 Operating Instructions 9 Installation of the Software Package The complete software package comes on the data storage medium provided with the instrument: Fold out the connector of the storage device and insert it into a USB-port on the computer on which the OPM150 software is to be installed. - Page 26 OPM150 Operating Instructions Accept the suggested folder for the storage location of the software shortcuts or select a different folder. Click “Next”. If desired, add a desktop shortcut. Click “Next”. Click “Install” to continue with the installation. 26 / 53...
- Page 27 OPM150 Operating Instructions The following frame shows the progress of installation. After completion of the software installation, a prompt appears for the installation of the software drivers. Click “Weiter”. The driver installation is ready. Click “Fertig stellen”. The driver installation is complete. Click “Finish”.
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Page 28: Using The Application Software
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10 Using the Application Software The OPM150 software can run up to two unit simultaneously. Up to 8 units can be connected to a computer and managed. Each unit must have a detector connected in order to be active. When starting the software, the user is prompted to choose which units are to be handled by the software and to which channel number they are to be allocated. -
Page 29: The Functions Of The Pull-Down Menus
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.1 The Functions of the Pull-Down Menus Open – Loads a *.TZA data format file. File: Save – The programme allows saving measurement data in two formats: *.TZA and *.CSV. If a file name and folder have not been previously selected, the user will be prompted accordingly. - Page 30 OPM150 Operating Instructions software. When two channels are activated, this mode of operation is greyed out and cannot be activated. Stop – Stops a measurement. Clear Graph – Clears the graph. This may also be performed during a measurement. Channel 1 (2): Gain Level 1V/mA ... Gain Level 10000V/mA – Selects the electrical gain of the amplifier.
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Page 31: The Tool Bar
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.2 The Tool Bar The tool bar allows for quick access to the most important functions. Figure 7: The Tool Bar The file handling functions (Load , Save , Print and Copy ) are identical to the corresponding sub menus in the pull-down menus. - Page 32 OPM150 Operating Instructions without data loss. When switching from logging mode to scroll mode, the graph resets (the previous data is lost). Stop: Stops a measurement. The measurement may be restarted with no loss of data in the logging and fast logging modes. Restarting with repeat or scroll mode results in a complete loss of data and a new start of data acquisition.
- Page 33 OPM150 Operating Instructions when the Y-Axis units are set to dBm. In this case, the button is greyed out and will not react to clicking with the mouse. The “Deviation% Mode” icon is framed in a red box when activated. The red frame around the icon pulsates during the reference value measurement period.
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Page 34: The Status Bar
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.3 The Status Bar The most important status information is displayed here. Connection Filter Gain Sampling Amplifier status selections selections rate output levels Figure 8: The Status Bar Connection status: Indicates whether OPM150 instruments are connected, and all relevant connection parameters could be set properly. -
Page 35: Preferences
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.4 Preferences In addition to the settings in the tool bar, there are several which will not be required during normal operation and will usually be set once when first setting up the instrument. These settings are found in the pull-down menu “Edit” under “Preferences”. The following window then appears: Start at zero –... -
Page 36: Data Formats
OPM150 Operating Instructions Graph (x-axis): Graph width – Sets the width of the graph for use in “Repeat” and “Scroll” modes. Sampling period– Sets the sampling period of the graphical display in units of ms. This function is also available in the tool bar. Sampling period–... -
Page 37: The *Csv Format
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.5.2 The *CSV Format The *.CSV format is useful for data export or for use with other programmes. These files can be loaded directly into spread sheet programmes such as Excel. The file header is identical to that of the *.TZA files. -
Page 38: The Graph
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.6 The Graph The graph mode is the default mode which will appear when starting the programme. The X-axis represents the sample number of a measurement sequence, the Y-axis represents the measured power or current as selected in the preferences menu. The units automatically adjust to the level being measured. -
Page 39: The Context Menu
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.6.1 The Context Menu The context menu is opened by a right click within the graph frame. A picture of the graph is stored to the PC’s temporary Copy storage. It may be copied into other programmes for documentation purposes. - Page 40 OPM150 Operating Instructions Y-Axis starts at zero Fixes the lower limit of the Y-axis to zero. This setting remains active in autoscaling mode, in which case only the upper limit is automatically rescaled. Show Channel 1 Displays data for channel 1 only, even if channel 2 is active. Show Channel 2 Displays data for channel 2 only, even if channel 1 is active.
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Page 41: The Sdk Package
OPM150 Operating Instructions 10.7 The SDK Package The OPM150 comes with a software development kit (SDK package) to ease integration of the instrument into OEM projects. This package includes: • the source code of the application programme (written in Microsoft VB.net version 2019) •... -
Page 42: Demo Programm In Labview
OPM150 Operating Instructions CLS_OPM150_CHx_COM: This class controls communication with the OPM150 via the driver libraries. The data is pre-processed before sending and after receiving. To ensure efficient use of the PC's resources, the send and receive routines are in their own thread. Each channel has its own class. -
Page 43: Communication With The Opm150
OPM150 Operating Instructions 11 Communication with the OPM150 To communicate with the OPM150, the driver can be integrated directly into an existing project. Two examples have been given in the description of the SDK package. A simpler method is by designating a COM-port. The driver can generate a virtual port in the control panel. - Page 44 OPM150 Operating Instructions The communication parameters must match the following: There will now be an indication in the main frame that the communication is active. This can be tested by typing $I (“dollar” and capital “i”, this is the code to request information about the instrument).
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Page 45: Command Structure
OPM150 Operating Instructions 11.2 Command Structure Note: each byte must be sent individually with a delay of at least 10ms! 11.2.1 Info Information about the system, serial number and date of manufacture. Response: <Instrument> e.g. OPM150 Serial: <serial number.> Date of Manufacturing: <date of manufacture> Detector: <detector type, serial number. -
Page 46: Messages
OPM150 Operating Instructions 11.2.5 Messages DET ERR Defective or missing optical head. DET OK A valid optical head was detected. PWR ERR The USB port cannot provide enough current to supply the OPM150. Please do not use passive or non-powered USB hubs. PWR OK The power supply was reinstated. -
Page 47: Application Examples
OPM150 Operating Instructions 12 Application Examples 12.1 Laser Power Stability To measure the power stability of a laser, use either the “Deviation” or “Deviation%” mode. 1. Start a measurement and turn on the laser. 2. Take a reference measurement by clicking either the (deviation mode) or the (deviation% mode) button. -
Page 48: Beamsplitter Splitting Ratio
OPM150 Operating Instructions 12.2 Beamsplitter Splitting Ratio 12.2.1 Measurement with one detector To measure the splitting ratio of a beamsplitter using a single detector, use the “Ratio” mode. 1. Start a measurement of the laser power in graph or digital display mode and allow the laser to reach thermal stability for constant power output. -
Page 49: Measurement With Two Detectors
OPM150 Operating Instructions 5. Place the detector head into the reflected beam path to read the value of the reflectivity of the beamsplitter. Note that beamsplitters are in general polarization dependant. A judicious choice of the polarization state of the laser beam is essential for producing meaningful results. 12.2.2 Measurement with two detectors To measure the R:T ratio of a beamsplitter using two detectors, use the “Ch1 / Ch2”... -
Page 50: Transmittance Of A Filter Or Window
OPM150 Operating Instructions 3. Open the context menu of the display (“right click”) and select the display mode “Ch1 / Ch2”. The value measured is the splitting ratio R:T for the beamsplitter. 12.3 Transmittance of a Filter or Window This measurement is identical to “12.2.1 Beamsplitter Splitting Ratio Measurement with one detector”, steps 1-4. -
Page 51: Damage
OPM150 Operating Instructions 13 Damage The unit may be damaged by exceeding the maximum average input power. Please read „4 Absolute Maximum Ratings”, pg. 18 for these maximum values before working with the instrument. 13.1 Troubleshooting In the event that a measurement is not successful, the following possibilities should be analysed: Symptom Possible Errors... -
Page 52: Disposal
OPM150 Operating Instructions 14 Disposal Do not dispose of the OPM150 with the household waste. The worn out unit can be taken to an electronics and metal recycling centre for disposal. The manufacturer also accepts old units for disposal. NOTICE! Danger for the environment from improper disposal! Dangers for the environment can arise through improper disposal. -
Page 53: Notice
16 Notice Artifex Engineering reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any product or service without notice and advises customers to obtain the latest version of relevant information to verify, before placing orders, that information being relied on is current and complete.
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