1919-R User Manual
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2
Quick Reference
This section provides a quick reference for performing basic measurements with the 1919-R Laser
Power/Energy Meter.
2.1
Getting Started
The 1919-R is equipped with "soft keys." That is, the functions of the keys change as indicated by
the legend above each key. It is also equipped with 4 navigation keys and a round
Enter
key in the
center.
To connect sensor to the 1919-R meter:
Insert the 15 pin D type connector of the measuring sensor cable into the socket
marked
Sensor Input
on the rear panel of the 1919-R meter.
To switch the 1919-R on:
1.
To switch on, briefly press the On/Off/Backlight switch. The unit will switch on, and the display
will appear.
2.
The backlight for the 1919-R’s LCD can be configured to toggle between full, half, and low
illumination. This toggling will be performed by briefly pressing the On/Off switch after the
1919-R has been switched on.
3.
To switch the 1919-R off, press the On/Off switch and hold it for ~ 2 seconds until the display
blanks.
To set general instrument settings:
1.
Disconnect the sensor. Use the Navigation keys to select the parameter to change and press
the
Enter
key. Change the setting with the Navigation keys. Press the
Enter
key to save.
2.
RS232 Baud
: Set baud rate for PC communication through its COM port.
3.
Max An. Output
: Set desired max analog output.
4.
Language
: Set to desired language.
5.
Line Frequency
: Set to 50Hz or 60Hz, depending on the electrical power grid of the area that
you are in.
6.
Date and Time
: Set to correct date and time.
The 1919-R automatically saves the current settings for next power up.
To zero the instrument:
1.
Disconnect the sensor.
2.
Make sure the instrument is not in an electrically noisy environment and is undisturbed.
3.
Press
Zero
and
Start
. Zeroing takes about 30 seconds. Wait until “Zeroing completed
successfully” appears.
