General remarks
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4 Service and Maintenance
4.1 General remarks
The PDA8000 modules don’t need any maintenance by the user.
In order to ensure best performance, accuracy and reliable operation, Thorlabs
recommends a
recalibration cycle of 24 months.
4.2 Troubleshooting
In case that one module of your PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 system shows malfunction
please check the following items:
Module does not work at all (no display on the mainframe):
Mainframe PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 connected properly to the mains?
Connect the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 to the power line, take care of the
right voltage setting of your mainframe.
Mainframe PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 turned on?
Turn on your PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 with the key mains-switch.
Control the fuse at the rear panel of the PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 mainframe.
If blown up, replace the fuse by the correct type
(refer to your PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 mainframe operating manual to select
the appropriate fuse)
The PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 display works, but not the module:
Is the module inserted correctly and are all mounting screws tightened?
Insert the module in the desired slot and tighten all mounting screws
properly.
You don’t measure the right photo current
Is the photo diode connected properly?
Check the connecting cable.
Is the photo diode poled correctly?
If not, change the polarity with the
":PDPOL
"
command or in the chan-
nel menu.
Do you use a bias voltage with the photo diode in photocurrent mode?
Turn off bias voltage in the channel menu, with the
":PDBIA OFF"
command or change the polarity of the diode for photo element mode.