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General Specifications 1917-R 

 

Digital Display 

77 x 58 mm LCD 

Display Rate 

4 Hz 

Dimensions (without stand) 

210mm (W) x 122 (H) x 44 mm (D)  

Weight (with batteries)   

0.47 kg 

Batteries (included) 

4 alkaline AA batteries 

Battery Life 

300 hours (estimated) 

Universal Power Supply 

Input: 100/240 VAC 50-60 Hz, Output 9 VDC 1.66 A (included) 

Current consumption (without backlight) 

5mA 

Backlight current 

60mA (with external 9 VDC power supply) 

 

 

CAUTION 

Permanent damage to the optical meter may occur if an external 
power supply other than the Newport PM-PS9 (200960A) is used. 
Please call Newport Corporation if extra power supplies are 
needed for a particular setup. 

Power Meter Specifications 

 

Power Range 

10 pW to 10 kW (detector dependent) 

Low Power Scales (with 818-series detectors) 

Autoscale 

High Power Scales (with 818P-series detectors) 

Autoscale 

Resolution (with 818-series detectors)  

10pW 

Resolution (with 818P-001-12 detector) 

1µW 

Resolution (with other 818P-series detectors) 

1mW 

Meter Accuracy 

±1 % 

5 µV 

Response Time (accelerated)

1

 

< 1 sec 

Sampling Frequency 

16.7 Hz 

Analog out 

0-1volt

(±1%)

 

LCD segments 

96 (55 segments for needle) 

Needle accuracy 

0.9% 

Scales (depend on heads) 

25 scales: 10nW, 30nW, 100nW, 300nW, 1uW, 3uW, 10uW, 30uW, 

100uW, 300uW, 1mW, 3mW, 10mW, 30mW, 100mW, 300mW, 1W, 

3W, 10W, 30W, 100W, 300W, 1kW, 3kW, 10kW 

                                                 

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 Varies with individual detector (see 818P Series Detector Manual). 

Summary of Contents for 1917-R

Page 1: ...Model 1917 R Hand held Laser Power Meter User s Manual...

Page 2: ...roducts which have been repaired or modified without Newport s written approval or products subjected to unusual physical thermal or electrical stress improper installation misuse abuse accident or ne...

Page 3: ...91 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 Standards Applied Compliance was demonstrated to the following standards to the extent applicable BS EN61326 1 2005 Electrical equipment for measurement control and lab...

Page 4: ...oduct to Newport Corporation freight prepaid clearly marked with the RMA and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion Newport is not responsible for damage occurring in transit and is not...

Page 5: ...easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with th...

Page 6: ...Parts List 7 1 4 Specifications 7 1 5 Front Panel Description 9 1 6 Connector Description 12 2 System Operation 13 2 1 Making a Power Measurement 13 2 2 Display Description 15 3 Batteries 17 3 1 Batte...

Page 7: ...st of Illustrations Fig 1 1 1917 R Front Panel 9 Fig 1 2 1917 R Top Panel 12 Fig 1 3 1917 R LCD Display 15 Fig 1 4 1917 R Needle display in tail mode 15 Fig 1 5 1917 R Needle display in Bar Graph mode...

Page 8: ...eipts Any damage claim should be made promptly to the shipping company Notify the nearest Newport representative concerning the claim so that any repair or replacement can be arranged as soon as possi...

Page 9: ...Corporation if extra power supplies are needed for a particular setup 4 Power Meter Specifications Power Range 10 pW to 10 kW detector dependent Low Power Scales with 818 series detectors Autoscale H...

Page 10: ...the message No Detector will be displayed Turn off the 1917 R connect the detector to the Probe Input Jack see section 1 4 and turn the 1917 R on again If the detector is not recognized by the 1917 R...

Page 11: ...ownloaded into the instrument upon start up This key allows the user to select the proper configuration The ATT ON LCD annunciator message indicates whether the attenuator setting is activated Press a...

Page 12: ...isplay mode press the key again The dBm function is available by pressing more than 2 seconds on the Digital Low control key The Uno will convert the displayed number in dBm dB referenced to 1mW and w...

Page 13: ...selected range That provides the best signal to noise ratio The measured power is then related to the output voltage and to the selected range according to the following equations selected Range of Ma...

Page 14: ...5 Select the proper wavelength using Display button until you obtain the wavelength display mode and then press the up and Down down control keys The 1917 R automatically stores the wavelength selecti...

Page 15: ...10 Apply the laser beam to the detector The laser must operate in CW mode for measurements with low power detectors Notes Refer to the specific power detector documentation for complete installation...

Page 16: ...setting information and digital values from the measurements The numeric display minimum resolution is 0 1 of the full scale The smallest value that can be displayed is 0 01 pW The lower part of the s...

Page 17: ...the 1917 R the message Bad Detector will be displayed Make sure you use a detector head that is compatible with the 1917 R see section 1 2 for the list of compatible detector heads The following error...

Page 18: ...power up when the I O control key is pressed 3 2 Battery Installation Place the 1917 R face down on a flat surface Lift the kickstand Open and remove the battery door Insert one battery in the nylon...

Page 19: ...ce down on a flat surface Lift the kickstand Open and remove the battery door Hold down the 1917 R and slowly but firmly pull on the nylon strap to remove the batteries Do not use a pointed tool to re...

Page 20: ...of the service form located on the following page and have the information ready when contacting Newport Corporation Return the completed service form with the instrument To obtain warranty service co...

Page 21: ...ddress ________________________________ ____________________Date _________________ Country _______________________ Phone Number ______________________________________ P O Number ___________________ FA...

Page 22: ...aration Paper Calibration certificate Plastic CD stand connector plate battery door power meter enclosure keypad Wires inside power meter enclosure AA batteries inside battery compartment Metal batter...

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