Compact Polarimeter
PAX1000Quick Reference
2019
Page 1: ...Compact Polarimeter PAX1000 Quick Reference 2019 ...
Page 2: ...Version Date Item No 1 2 26 Feb 2019 M0009 510 1042 Copyright 2019 Thorlabs GmbH ...
Page 3: ...ries 4 1 3 Requirements 2 Getting Started 5 5 2 1 Parts List 6 2 2 Installing Software 11 2 3 First Steps 3 Appendix 12 12 3 1 Certifications and Compliances 13 3 2 Warranty 14 3 3 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 15 3 4 Thorlabs End of Life Policy 16 3 5 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ...
Page 4: ...ternational partners are looking forward to hearing from you Thorlabs GmbH Warning Sections marked by this symbol explain dangers that might result in personal injury or death Always read the associated information carefully before performing the indicated procedure Please read this advice carefully This manual also contains NOTES and HINTS written in this form Attention Paragraphs preceded by thi...
Page 5: ...pen the cabinet there are no parts serviceable by the operator inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Only with written consent from Thorlabs GmbH may changes to single components be made or components not supplied by Thorlabs GmbH be used This precision device is only serviceable if properly packed into the complete original packaging If necessary ask for a replacement package prior to ret...
Page 6: ...ny and all optional peripheral or host devices Failure to do so may violate FCC and ICES rules Attention Mobile telephones cellular phones or other radio transmitters are not to be used within the range of three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum allowed disturbance values according to IEC 61326 1 This product has been tested and found to comp...
Page 7: ...R1 Polarimeter Wavelength Range 600 to 1080 nm Included Accessories F240FC B Fiber Collimator KAD12F SM1 Threaded Adapter for the Fiber Collimator SM1M10 SM1 Lens Tube VRC2SM1 alignment disk with mounting adapter PAX1000IR1 M Same as PAX1000IR1 but with metric mounting threads PAX1000IR2 Polarimeter Wavelength Range 900 to 1700 nm Included Accessories F240FC C Fiber Collimator KAD12F SM1 Threaded ...
Page 8: ...according the USB 2 0 specification Mouse A mouse is required for access to graphic options in the GUI Software Requirements The PAX1000 software is compatible with the following operating systems Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Windows 8 1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 10 32 bit 64 bit For operation of the PAX1000 the following software is required as well NI VISA Runtime Version 5 4 or later Microsoft Net Versi...
Page 9: ...s Tube 5 SM1CP1 End Cap Modified Laser Engraved Cross Hair 6 Cable USB 2 0 A to Mini B 1 5 m length 7 Power Supply DS15 8 Quick Reference Manual or 1 PAX1000IR1 PAX1000IR1 M Polarimeter Wavelength Range 600 to 1080 nm 2 F240FC B Fiber Collimator 3 KAD12F SM1 Threaded Adapter for the Fiber Collimator 4 SM1M10 SM1 Lens Tube 5 VRC2SM1 with mounting adapter 6 Cable USB 2 0 A to Mini B 1 5 m length 7 P...
Page 10: ...AX1000 software a NI VISA Runtime and the Thorlabs DFU Wizard The latter is required to enable the user to install future firmware updates to the PAX1000 The software package can be downloaded from the website https www thorlabs com software_pages ViewSoftwarePage cfm Code PAX1000x Note to Windows 8 1 and Windows 10 users The NI VISA installer might require disabling the Windows Fast Startup featu...
Page 11: ...el settings please hit the appropriate button The installer starts the NI VISA 5 4 0 installation This will take some minutes and usually re quire a reboot Click Next to continue In the subsequent dialog windows follow the instructions Accepting the proposed settings is recommended If you are prompted to restart your computer please do so to avoid installation issues ...
Page 12: ...T Framework will be installed This installation procedure may take several minutes please do not interrupt the installation process When you are prompted again to restart your computer please do so to avoid installation issues After restarting the computer the installer automatically resumes the installation process and installs the Thorlabs DFU Wizard ...
Page 13: ...etting Started 9 Click Next to continue In the subsequent dialog windows follow the instructions Accepting the proposed settings is recommended As a next step the installer continues with installation of the PAX1000 software ...
Page 14: ... the subsequent dialog windows follow the instructions Accepting the proposed settings is recommended The Readme screen contains important information please read it carefully Then click Next Click Finish to finalize the installation of the software package ...
Page 15: ...egradation of performance data loss or even malfunction of the PAX1000 A pop up window confirms the PAX1000 is recognized by the computer and it shows the in stallation status of the appropriate driver software It is recommended to skip the search for driver software in Windows Update because no drivers will be found there and the installation process will consume longer time After the driver soft...
Page 16: ... 2019 Thorlabs GmbH 12 PAX1000 3 Appendix 3 1 Certifications and Compliances ...
Page 17: ...and or software determined by Thorlabs GmbH for this unit to operate fault free provided that they are handled according to our requirements However Thorlabs GmbH does not warrant a fault free and uninterrupted operation of the unit of the software or firmware for special applications nor this instruction manual to be error free Thorlabs GmbH is not liable for consequential damages Restriction of ...
Page 18: ...f this product In no event shall any liability exceed the purchase price of the product Please note that the content of this document is neither part of any previous or existing agree ment promise representation or legal relationship nor an alteration or amendment thereof All obligations of Thorlabs GmbH result from the respective contract of sale which also includes the complete and exclusively a...
Page 19: ...ce does not refer to other Thorlabs GmbH products such as pure OEM products that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the user e g OEM laser driver cards components mechanics and optics left over parts of units disassembled by the user PCB s housings etc Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an end of life unit to Thorlabs GmbH you must hand it to a company spe cia...
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