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1 General Information
The PM100A Handheld Optical Power Meter is designed to measure the optical
power of laser light or other monochromatic or near monochromatic light sources and
the energy of pulsed light sources.
The space-saving, battery powered design and compatibility to all Thorlabs “C-Type”
Photodiode and Thermal sensors, and custom Photodiode and Thermal detectors,
featured with a fast USB device interface open a wide range of applications in
Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and R&D for stationary and field
use.
The unit combines a precise 4 digit power readout with a mechanical, mirror
supported analog needle meter to perform laser tuning tasks or watching trends.
Please refer to the user manual on the data carrier supplied with the unit for detailed
function description.
The provided software, including drivers and applications for LabVIEW and C makes
it easy to integrate the instrument in test and measurement systems.
A rechargeable lithium polymer battery allows long intervals between the charging
cycles. The unit can be recharged with the supplied AC adapter or via USB
connection to a PC or laptop.