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Required Adaptations
1) Adapter Connector
To connect a custom sensor to the PM100USB, an adapter needs to be used. To build the a-
dapter, please refer to the pin-out of the DE-9 connector shown in the
. A pyroelec-
tric sensor and an interlock must be connected to the sensor input.
The PM100USB and the utility software
will automatically recognize the
presence of an adapter and show "Sensor Type: Photodiode Adapter" in the GUI.
2) Calibration Data
Be aware that spectral response of your custom pyroelectric sensor are not automatically sent
to the utility software. It is necessary to account for them in your analysis.
3) Measurement Data
In your experimental setup, it is critical to set the responsivity, in V/J, of the sensor at the meas-
ured operating wavelength in the utility software OPM under Devices-Settings, field: "Responsi-
vity". Please refer to the specifications of your used custom sensor.
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