THORLABS PM100D User Manual

1.1 Safety
1 General Information
The PM100D Handheld Optical Power and Energy 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, Thermal, Pyroelectric sensors, and custom Photodiode, Thermal and
Pyroelectric detectors, combined 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 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.
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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)