THORLABS BC106-VIS User Manual

Name: THORLABS BC106-VIS
Brand: THORLABS
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73Operating the Beam Profiler

Here, additional information can be entered in order to save together with the test

report.

The results of the measurement are saved to a compact test protocol. It contains the

Beam Profiler data and settings, numerical calculation results as well as the 2D

Projection and the 3D Profile windows, so far these windows were displayed.

Table of Contents3
Foreword6
Part I General Information7
Safety7
Part II Getting Started8
Ordering Codes and Accessories8
Unpacking8
Preparation8
Operating Elements10
Mounting and Sensor Position10
Filter Wheel11
Connectors13
Trigger Input14
Part III Operating the Beam Profiler15
Requirements15
Installation15
Software Installation15
Connection to the PC25
Start the Application26
The Graphics User Interface (GUI)28
GUI Overview28
Child Windows33
Projection35
3D Profile38
X,Y Profiles39
Calculation Results41
3.3.2.4.1 Pass/Fail Test42
Plots43
3.3.2.5.1 Plot Positions44
3.3.2.5.2 Plot Power45
3.3.2.5.3 Plot Gaussian Fit46
3.3.2.5.4 Plot Orientation47
3.3.2.5.5 Beam Stability48
Save Settings49
Measurement with the Beam Profiler50
Operating the Instrument51
Device Settings52
Application Settings61
Power Correction67
Ambient Light Correction68
Hot Pixel Correction69
Measurement Results71
Save Measurement Results72
Power Ranges77
Pulsed Laser Sources78
No Trigger78
Software Trigger78
Hardware Trigger80
Beam Quality (M²) Measurement83
General83
M² Application Recommendations87
Selecting Focal and Stage Length89
Extension Hardware91
BC1M2 Extension Set for M² Measurement91
Recommended Accessories92
Setting up95
Mechanical Setup95
Electrical Connections97
3.5.5.2.1 Installation of USB to RS232 Converter97
M² Measurement100
Initialize100
Beam Alignment102
M² Panel106
M² Settings109
Running the Measurement113
Numerical Results114
Troubleshooting119
Divergence Measurement121
Divergence Measurement Panel121
Divergence Measurement Settings123
Running the Measurement125
Numerical Results125
Part IV Computer Interface128
Libraries128
Sample Programs130
Thorlabs Beam Library133
Part V Maintenance and Repair134
Version and Other Information134
Warnings and Errors134
Cleaning135
Troubleshooting137
Part VI Application Note139
Ambient Light Correction139
Coordinate Systems139
Raw Data Measurements140
Ellipse (Fitted)142
Y-Profile Measurement142
Gaussian Fit Measurement143
Theory144
Focal and Stage Length Calculation147
Part VII Appendix148
Certifications and Compliances148
Warranty149
Copyright150
Technical Data151
Technical Data BC106151
Wavelength Response153
Accessories156
Drawings157
Bc106-Uv157
Bc106-Vis158
BC1M2 Mounting Adapter159
Translation Stage160
Thorlabs "End of Life" Policy (WEEE)161
Waste Treatment on Your Own Responsibility161
Ecological Background161
Listings162
List of Acronyms162
List of Symbols162
Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts163
Index164

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Brand	THORLABS
Model	BC106-VIS
Category	Lighting Equipment
Language	English

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