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Definitions

amps

ABS

flameproof (when treated), rugged plastic

Alternating Current

A/D

Analog-to-Digital converter

BAT

battery option

BIC

biconic fiber connector

BNC

standard coaxial connector type

°C

degrees Centigrade

decibels

dBm

decibels, referred to 1 mW power level

direct current

DIN

German National Standard

EDCU

Electronic Display and Control Unit

PROM

electrically eraseable,
programmable read-only memory

°F

degrees Fahrenheit

hertz (cycles per second)

infrared

I-V

current-to-voltage converter

kHz

kilohertz

kOhm

kiloOhms

LCD

liquid crystal display

milliamps

millimeters

millivolts

nanoamps

nanofarads

Ni-Cd

nickel-cadmium

nanometers

NVRAM

non-volatile random access memory

P-P

peak-to-peak

PROM

programmable read-only memory

relative humidity

silicon visible type detector

S/N

serial number

ST connector

fiber optic connector type

silicon wand visible type detector

microamps

microsecond

volts

watts

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Summary of Contents for 840-C

Page 1: ...cess underutilized and idle equipment along with credit for buybacks and trade ins Custom engineering so your equipment works exactly as you specify Critical and expedited services Leasing Rentals Dem...

Page 2: ...i Model 840 C HandHeld Optical Power Meter OPERATOR S MANUAL Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com...

Page 3: ...fects resulting from modification or misuse of any product or part This warranty also does not apply to fuses batteries or damage from battery leakage This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties...

Page 4: ...EMISSIONS Radiated and conducted emissions per EN55011 Group 1 Class A EN50082 1 IMMUNITY Electrostatic Discharge per IEC 1000 4 2 severity level 3 Radiated Emission Immunity per IEC 1000 4 3 severit...

Page 5: ...of Operation 2 1 Introduction 6 2 2 Photodetector 6 2 3 Memory Module 6 2 4 Functional Description 7 2 4 1 Input Amplifier 9 2 4 2 Microprocessor and Detector Cal Module E2 PROM 9 2 4 3 AC Wall Mount...

Page 6: ...3 4 11 Auto 22 3 4 12 Range 22 3 4 13 Wavelength 23 3 5 Performing Basic Measurements 23 3 5 1 Setting the Wavelength 23 3 5 2 Setting the Attenuator Status 24 3 5 3 Power Measurements 25 3 5 4 Backg...

Page 7: ...nctional Block Diagram 7 3 Detector Cal Module Installation 15 4 LCD Display Layout 16 List of Tables 1 DC Range Electrical Accuracy and Overload Conditions 8 2 AC Range Electrical Accuracy and Overlo...

Page 8: ...F degrees Fahrenheit Hz hertz cycles per second IR infrared I V current to voltage converter kHz kilohertz kOhm kiloOhms LCD liquid crystal display mA milliamps mm millimeters mV millivolts nA nanoam...

Page 9: ...Detector Responsivity A W P I R l Input Voltage Burden 5 V at zero current input 10 V max at full range except 100 V max on 5mA range Input Noise The noise performance of the meter is 1 A D count or b...

Page 10: ...0nA 5 10nA 100uA 1 100nA 2 100nA 5 100nA 1mA 1 1uA 2 1uA 5 1uA 5mA 1 10uA 2 10uA 5 10uA Current Accuracy P P Current Squarewave Range 50Hz 1kHz 1 2kHz 2 5kHz 10uA 5 10nA 1 10nA 2 10nA 100uA 5 100nA 1...

Page 11: ...s backlight on Battery Indicator Display indicates when 10 battery life is left Display Triplexed backlighted LCD System Accuracy Refer to Table 2 6 1 Measurement Mode Display Display Comment Calculat...

Page 12: ...e Model 840 C Power Meter as well as Newport s Model 818 Series Detectors Section 3 contains system operation procedures for the HandHeld Power Meter and accessories Section 4 provides for Maintenance...

Page 13: ...e still allowing the detector to be detached and used with other equipment in the lab For use in fiber optic applications a combined detector calibration module provides connectorized input at the met...

Page 14: ...r use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards or laser hazards and are familiar with safety precautions required to avoid possible injury Read the instruc tion manual thoroughly before usin...

Page 15: ...rt any such damage to the shipping agent immedi ately Retain the original packing materials in case reshipment becomes necessary Detailed specifications of the Model 840 C HandHeld Power Meter may be...

Page 16: ...injury or death The CAUTION heading in this manual explains hazards that could damage the instrument In addition a NOTES heading gives information to the user that may be beneficial in the use of thi...

Page 17: ...the detector The photodetector is operated without voltage bias to reduce dark currents and shot noise The current is then measured by the 840 C power meter and con verted into optical power as descri...

Page 18: ...al Description 2 4 Figure 2 Simplified Functional Block Diagram Also of importance are the DC and AC electrical charac teristics and conditions under which overload can occur Tables 1 and 2 present th...

Page 19: ...t divide power range and maximum reading by 0 01 0 1 0 1 so the ranges will be from 1uW to 100mW 2 Power above the maximum will result in O L O L O L O L O L display 3 Electrical accuracy depends on c...

Page 20: ...ACKGROUND dBm P P and to drive the LCD display The microprocessor used is the Motorola MC68HC705C8 with 8K PROM Software for the microprocessor is kept within the one time programmable read only memor...

Page 21: ...environmental condi tions specifically temperature and illumination condi tions and understanding the factors that affect power measurement 2 5 1 Quantum Detector Calibration and Accuracy Newport Cor...

Page 22: ...nanoamps or typically 1 000 to 10 000 times greater than silicon These drifts can be nulled See 3 4 4 Since drift changes occur with time the BACK GROUND should be set just prior to any measurements I...

Page 23: ...spectrum permits Other tech niques to reduce stray light include using apertures placing the detector in a box or other housing to shield the surface from light which is not coming from the source and...

Page 24: ...a 3 mm dia Measurement Range 100pW 0 2 mW 100pW 2mW 100pW 2mW 100pW 2mW 100pW 2mW 100pW 2mW w o Attenuator 70 to 7dBm typ 70 to 3 dBm typ 70 to 3 dBm typ 70 to 3 dBm typ 70 to 3 dBm typ 70 to 3 dBm ty...

Page 25: ...nstrument Section 3 2 3 3 2 1 Battery Charging The Ni Cd batteries can be recharged by using the AC Adaptor at any time The unit may be recharged indefi nitely NOTE The annunciator turns on when the b...

Page 26: ...g or removing any memory module Align the line on the memory module with the mark on the head of the Model 840 C power meter See Fig 3 Slide the module into the tube until the 8 pin sub mini DIN conne...

Page 27: ...al logic errors during turn on sequence Turn on the instrument by sliding the switch on the side of the instrument to the 1 position At power up the Model 840 C first performs a display segment test A...

Page 28: ...ng sections and Figure 6 provide a brief description of the display controls and connectors 3 3 1 Digital Display The Model 840 C has a 4 digit backlit liquid crystal display LCD The minus sign is dis...

Page 29: ...cklit display 1 and meter on with backlit display B Front Panel Controls Momentary pushbuttons with tactile feedback Also use the display to verify that pressing a key activated desired operating mode...

Page 30: ...s suggested NOTE The analog output voltage is the result of direct current to voltage conversion of the input current The output voltage does NOT equal the displayed value and it is not affected by th...

Page 31: ...r to assume that the attenuator supplied with the sensor has been installed and lights the annunciator The meter compensates for the detector plus attenuator combination Pressing the ATTENUATOR key ag...

Page 32: ...entary or a long approximately 3 seconds depression of the key Both functions compare the measured power against a reference power before the result is displayed Pressing the REF dB key a second time...

Page 33: ...e 3 4 10 Time Constant The TIME CONSTANT key cycles the display through three moving averages of recent A D conversions In the Fast mode the display shows the most recent A D conversion In the Medium...

Page 34: ...decibels dBm and dB and using the store and recall of reference power In general absolute accuracy is limited by the accuracy of the detector calibration and environmental factors affecting the detect...

Page 35: ...ngth cannot be set to within 1 nm of the desired value then the detector memory combina tion being used is not appropriate for this measurement See Sections 4 and 5 for service or replacement 3 5 2 Se...

Page 36: ...CKGROUND key to suppress the effect of ambient light reaching the detector c Unblock the source and read the power 3 5 5 Ratio Measurements When the ratio mode is selected by momentarily pressing the...

Page 37: ...cula tionsofthelogarithm Whenindoubt useautorange 3 5 6 1 Log measurements 1 mW Reference dBm The Log measurement mode displays the absolute value of 10 times the logarithm base 10 of the input power...

Page 38: ...sitive 3 5 6 2 Log measurements Other Reference Powers dB Decibel dB measurements referenced to optical power levels other than 1mW can be read directly from the display of the Model 840 C by utilizin...

Page 39: ...eference power level can then be recalled at any later time until a new reference power level is saved through the STORE key c Press the STORE key once again to exit the STORE mode d Press and hold th...

Page 40: ...this section please see Section 5 for details on returning your entire system to Newport for service 4 2 Troubleshooting Guide Table 4 Symptom Fault Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Fault Corre...

Page 41: ...e signal to the sensor Unit does not respond Hold function is on Turn off hold properly to keyboard input Batteries too low Recharge NiCd Batteries P locked up Turn unit off Press reset key located in...

Page 42: ...ation data for an individual detector is stored in the Detector Cal Module that accompanies each detector The Model 840 C may be used with other Newport detector attenuator combinations than the one s...

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