Newport 1815-C - Table of Contents

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Warranty ............................................................................................................ ii
EC Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................... iii
List of Figures ................................................................................................... vi
List of Tables .................................................................................................... vi
Safety Symbols and Terms ............................................................................. vii
General Warnings and Cautions .................................................................... vii
Definitions ....................................................................................................... viii
Specifications ................................................................................................... ix
Section 1 – General Information
1.1 System Overview .................................................................................... 1
1.2 Scope of this manual .............................................................................. 1
1.3 Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................... 2
1.4 Preparation for Use ................................................................................ 2
1.5 Optional Accessories and Services ....................................................... 2
Section 2 – System Operation
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 3
2.2 Front and Rear Panels ............................................................................ 3
2.2.1 Range Knob ................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 ZERO Knob ................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 SETUP DIP Switch Bank ............................................................... 5
2.3 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 5
2.4 Using the System .................................................................................... 5
2.4.1 Battery Installation/Replacement ............................................... 6
2.4.2 Power Up ...................................................................................... 6
2.4.3 Detector Connection and Setup .................................................. 6
2.4.4 Setting the Detector Calibration Factor ...................................... 7
2.4.4.1 Setting the Calibration Factor Mantissa ............................ 7
2.4.4.2 Setting the Calibration Factor Exponent............................ 7
2.4.5 Detector Acceleration Time Constant ........................................ 8
2.4.6 Analog Output .............................................................................. 9
Section 3 – Principles of Operation
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 10
3.2 Functional Description ......................................................................... 10
3.3 Measurement Considerations ............................................................. 10
3.3.1 Detector Calibration and Accuracy .......................................... 11
3.3.2 Quantum Detector Temperature Effects .................................. 11
3.3.3 Thermopile Detector Temperature Effects .............................. 11
3.3.4 Ambient and Stray Light ............................................................ 12
3.4 Performing Basic Measurements ........................................................ 12
3.4.1 Making a Power Measurement .................................................. 12
3.4.2 Common Measurement Errors .................................................. 13
3.5 System Accuracy .................................................................................. 13