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- Page 1 Ph: (973) 579-7227 Fax: (973) 300-3600 www.thorlabs.com S120, S122, S210, S212 Optical Power Meter System Operating Manual Accessories THORLABS, Inc. • 435 Route 206N • Newton, NJ 07860 USA Doc 2614-D04- RevE 02-07-02...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Doc 2614-D04- RevE 02-07-02 Table of Contents GETTING STARTED QUICKLY ..........4 Setup . - Page 3 S120/A ........
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Page 4: Getting Started Quickly
• Carefully unpack the console, optical head, and accessories. If any of the items appear damaged, do not use the meter. Call Thorlabs and arrange for a replacement. • Install the four NiMH batteries into the battery holder located on the rear of the console. Two Phillips head screws hold the battery cover in place. -
Page 5: Arrow Keys
LCD read-out and is controlled by an easy-to-use keypad. Thorlabs offers a complete line of interchangeable sensor heads to use with the S110 console. Large area silicon and germanium semiconductor heads cover a range from visible to near IR with 10nW sensitivity. For higher power measurements, Thorlabs offers a line of thermal sensors that will measure up to 10W. -
Page 6: Section 3.0 Operating Instructions
Doc 2614-D04- RevE 02-07-02 Section 3.0 Operating Instructions Figure 1. Physical Description Item Description Item Description Keyboard Console Stand LCD Display Microprocessor Reset Switch Optical Head Connection RS-232 Interface Connection Battery Compartment Power Adapter Connection The power meter console uses simple key commands to operate the unit. -
Page 7: Range Key
To exit the zoom mode, simply press the Zoom key and the display will return to the Normal Text display. Pressing the Range key will also exit the Zoom mode. Note: the Zoom mode is only available on the S120 and S122 systems. Menu Navigation The menu system is easily navigated by using the up and down arrow keys. -
Page 8: Display Mode Menu
Doc 2614-D04- RevE 02-07-02 Display Mode Menu • Normal Text – Selects the Normal Text Display mode • X-Y Graph – Selects the power vs. time graph mode. Pressing the “MENU” key while in this mode brings up the options menu for the graph display. •... -
Page 9: Battery Charging
Section 4.0 Serial Interface The S120 comes standard with on RS-232 serial interface port for remote control and monitoring. The serial port can be connected to a PC running an ASCII terminal emulator program, such as Windows HyperTerminal (see Appendix A), to remotely access the S110 features. -
Page 10: Section 5.0 Specifications
Included in console, will charge batteries while operating unit. Charge Current: 0.5A Max Charge Time: 4hrs 20min Typ. Charge Time: 3hrs (using ThorLabs supplied batteries) Battery Type: NiMH Battery Capacity: 1000 to 1800 mAh (1300 mAh from factory) Battery Quantity / Size: 4 AA Typ. -
Page 11: Serial Port Specifications
Charger Supply Type: Switching Mode (external) Input: AC 100V – 240VAC 50Hz – 60Hz 0.3A Output: 9V DC @ 1.33A Thorlabs Model: 4004-9V-1.33A Pinout: Serial Port Specifications Serial Interface: RS-232 Serial Format: 8 data, 1 stop and no parity bits... -
Page 12: Section 6.0 Accessories
LASER SOURCES TE-COOLED LASER MOUNT The S1 and S3 system are available and ready to ship. For details call (973) 579-7227, or visit: www.thorlabs.com TCLDM9, TCLDM3, LASER DIODES Thorlabs’ temperature controlled LD AND TEC CONTROLLERS laser mount allows precise temperature regulation of a laser diode. -
Page 13: Section 7.0 Maintenance & Support
Under normal conditions, a fully charged set of batteries should operate the unit for up to 16 hours (shorter if the back light is used frequently). When the batteries fail to hold a charge they will need to be replaced. Contact ThorLabs for a replacement set of batteries. Be sure to dispose of the old batteries properly. -
Page 14: Displaying Firmware Version
Since ThorLabs cannot anticipate the requirements of each customer’s quality system, the re-calibration schedule is determined by the customer. However, ThorLabs suggests the optical heads be re-calibrated every year. For a nominal fee, ThorLabs will recalibrate the power meter and sensor head. Please contact customer service to make the appropriate arrangements. -
Page 15: System Offset Calibration
Thorlabs service department for repair or replacement. Technical Support You may use any of the following methods to contact Thorlabs in case of difficulty or if you have questions regarding your power meter. Please take note of the firmware revision level to help us assist you. -
Page 16: Appendix A: Windows Hyperterminal Setup For The S110 Console
Doc 2614-D04- RevE 02-07-02 Appendix A: Windows HyperTerminal Setup for the S110 Console The S110 uses a simple ASCII character command set to interface to a remote serial device. This allows the use of a ASCII terminal emulator running on a PC, that is connected to the S110 through a serial port, to easily talk to the power meter. -
Page 17: Appendix B: S110 Labview Driver Instructions
"P" is sent, the VI will return a string with the value 2.487e1). This information is also available within LabView under the Show Help option. Also, be sure to check ThorLabs website (www.thorlabs.com) for updates to the Power Meter drivers and software as they become available. -
Page 18: Appendix C: Optical Head Spec Sheets
Description: S120A The S120A is an optical power meter head designed to be used directly with the ThorLabs S110 console system to measure light over the visible wavelength range of 400 to 1100nm and provide a NIST traceable optical power meas- urement. -
Page 19: S122/A
Description :S122A The S122A is an optical power meter head designed to be used directly with the ThorLabs S110 console system to measure light over the visible wavelength range of 700 to 1800nm and provide a NIST traceable optical power measure- ment. -
Page 20: S210/A
Description: S210A The S210A is a thermal power meter head designed to be used directly with the ThorLabs S110 console system to measure light over the broadband wavelength range of 250nm to 10.6mm and provide a NIST traceable optical power measurement. -
Page 21: S212/A
Description: S212A The S212A is a thermal power meter head designed to be used directly with the ThorLabs S110 console system to measure light over the broadband wavelength range of 250nm to 10.6mm and provide a NIST traceable optical power measurement.
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