THORLABS DC3100 Series User Manual

Contents
Foreword
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1 General Information
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1.1 Safety
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1.2 Ordering Codes and Accessories
2 Getting Started
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2.1 Unpacking
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2.2 Preparation
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2.3 Operating Elements
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Operating Elements on the Front Panel 2.3.1
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Operating Elements on the Rear Panel 2.3.2
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Operating Elements on the LED Head 2.3.3
3 Operating the DC3100
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3.1 Operation and Settings
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Navigating the Menus 3.1.1
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Operation Modes 3.1.2
3.1.2.1
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Constant Current Mode
3.1.2.2
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Internal Modulation Mode
3.1.2.3
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External Control Mode
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Settings and Configuration 3.1.3
3.1.3.1
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User Limit
3.1.3.2
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LED Configuration
3.1.3.3
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System Settings
3.1.3.4
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About
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3.2 Remote Application
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Installation 3.2.1
3.2.1.1
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The Installation Menu
3.2.1.2
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Installing VISA Runtime Engine
3.2.1.3
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Installing the Remote Application
3.2.1.4
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Driver Installation
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Operating the DC3100 by the Remote Application 3.2.2
3.2.2.1
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Connecting a Device
3.2.2.2
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Constant Current Mode
3.2.2.3
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Internal Modulation Mode
3.2.2.4
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External Control Mode
3.2.2.5
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User Limit Current
3.2.2.6
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Configuring a new LED
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3.3 Changing the LED
4 Computer Interface
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4.1 Connecting a Computer
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4.2 DC3100 Utility Software
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4.3 Command Reference
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Command List 4.3.1
4.3.1.1
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Description

THORLABS DC3100 Series Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	DC3100 Series
Category	Lighting Equipment
Language	English