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Io=
, 
Im=
 or 
Po=
 : When these fields are editable, such as the 
Io=
 field in the 
figure above, they indicate the corresponding set point. Non-editable fields, 
such as the 
Im=
 and 
Vf=
 fields above, indicate measured values, such as 
laser current or voltage, photodiode current, or photodiode power. 
 
The upper right corner of the display functions as a status indicator. The 
possible status conditions include: 
 
I 
Driver is operating at the Io current limit 
M
  Driver is operating at or over the Im current limit 
P
  Driver is operating at or over the Po current limit 
O 
When illuminated, indicates the system has detected an 
open circuit. Only detected when the unit is on. 
S 
When illuminated, indicates the system has detected a 
short circuit. Only detected when the unit is on. 
InT/OutT
  Driver set point is in or out of tolerance 
 
3.5.3  Laser Setup Menu 
The laser setup menu for the Model 5600 is shown in Figure 10 and 
described in detail below.  
 
→
→→
→
Mode   =     Io   
 
Io Lim =    60.0 A 
Vcomp  =   5.00 V 
 
  
 
 
 
→
→→
→
Im Lim=    2500 uA
 
Po Lim=    1500 mW 
 Photo=    000
µ
µµ
µ
A/mW 
 Detector=    Photo
 
  
 
 
 
Aux Lim=   80.0 °C 
Trigger=       Int 
 
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