
PDL5 User Manual
PDL5-UM-00001 Rev 001
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User Manual
NIST traceable Calibration Certificate
Read the User Manual thoroughly, and become familiar with all safety
symbols and instructions to ensure that the unit is operated and maintained
safely.
Ensure the unit is operational:
Connect the unit to a power source using the power cord provided
Set the power switch to ON to initialize the PDL5 meter, and observe the
power-up sequence:
Model number and firmware version of the meter are displayed
Internal measurements of Pin and Pdark are made
The message “Initializing” is displayed as the light source stabilizes
The backreflection value (BR) of the front panel connector is measured
and displayed
Set the power switch to OFF and disconnect the meter.
Keep the packaging.
Immediately notify JGR Optics and, if necessary, the carrier if the content of
the shipment is incomplete, if the unit or any of its components are
damaged or defective, or if the unit does not pass the initial inspection.
Operational Requirements
In order for the unit to meet the warranted specifications, the operating
environment must meet the following conditions for altitude, temperature,
humidity, and voltage.
Table 3: Environmental Requirements
Parameter
Specification
Altitude
Up to 2000 m
Temperature
Range of 0 to 40 °C
Humidity
Up to 95% humidity (0 to 40 °C)
Voltage
Main supply voltage fluctuations must not
exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage
NOTE: The PDL5 multimeter may be equipped with up to four internal laser
sources. These are thermoelectrically cooled for added stability and are
modulated at 10 KHz. Sudden changes in ambient temperature can cause one
or several of the sources to become unstable. If this occurs, the meter