THORLABS PM100D Quick Reference

Operating the PM100D 9
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System Settings
The following sub menus will appear:
- Measurement Settings
 Remote state PM100D can be switched back to local mode
 Line filter Sets the unit to the local line frequency
50Hz/60Hz to avoid aliasing effects
 Default sensor Sets the PM100D in a mode to measure photo
current, thermal voltage or peak voltage from a
pyroelectric detector.
See user manual.
- Console Settings
 Language User interface language setting
 Backlight Switches the LCD and key backlight on and off
(Same function as the  key)
 Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD and key back-
light. The setting range is 0 – 100% in 1% in-
crements
 LCD Contrast Adjusts the LCD contrast. The setting range is
0 – 100% in 1% increments
 Sound Switches on and off the key and warning
sounds
 Shutdown The unit automatically powers off in battery op-
eration after a certain time without user action.
This feature can be set to 10 minutes, 1 hour
or switched off; and is not active when an ex-
ternal power supply (AC adapter or USB) is
connected.
 Firmware Upload Needs to be ‘enabled’ before uploading a new
firmware version. The function will automatical-
ly reset to ‘disabled’ when powering down.
- Date and Time Enters a submenu to set date and time. It is
possible to chose various date and time for-
mats.
- Console Info Shows the console related information.
- Sensor Info Shows the related information of the currently
connected power or energy sensor.

THORLABS PM100D Specifications

General

Data Logging	Yes
Storage Temperature Range	-20 °C to 70 °C
Power Accuracy	±0.5% of reading
Interface	USB
Power Supply	USB or AC Adapter
Display Update Rate	10 Hz
Detector Type	Photodiode or Thermopile (Sensor Dependent)