External Sensor Head: The PAX5710 Series for free space and fiber based measurements with easy integration in optical setups plus the option to exchange the sensor for a different wavelength range.
Internal Sensor Head: The PAX5720 Series for fiber based measurements at a fixed wavelength range.
Features
High Dynamic Range
Rotating Waveplate Based
Broad Wavelength Range from 400 nm to 1700 nm with 4 Different Models
Introduction The PAX5700 Series is a terminating rotating waveplate based polarimeter module for free space and fiber based measurements of the state of polarization (SOP). Its high dynamic range of 70 dB, broad wavelength range, and accuracy of ±0.2° on the Poincaré sphere opens a wide spectrum of application possibilities. The PAX5700 Series is available with internal or external sensor heads and is fully compatible with Thorlabs' TXP5000 platform.
Operation Mode All four Stokes values, which fully characterize a SOP, are provided either as analog output voltages or as digital values to the PC. An external trigger function allows synchronization of the PAX5700 Polarimeter with other devices. The PAX5710 offers an external sensor head, which can be used for free-space beams as well as for fiber-coupled measurements. A removable collimation package for a fiber connector input comes with each sensor head. The PAX5720 has integrated a non removable collimation package.
Modular Design Based on the Thorlabs TXP5000 Modular Test & Measurement System, the PAX5700 Series offer additional features like USB/ Ethernet ports, 'plug and play' combination with other modules, easy to use graphical user interfaces, and flexible configuration via LabVIEW™, Labwindows/CVI™, MSVC and Borland C drivers.
Calibration Each measurement sensor is calibrated at different wavelength points. These base points are interpolated.
Please Note: The PAX5710 Series with external Sensor Head and the PAX5720 Series with internal Sensor are sold in two versions
Complete Benchtops (PAX5700-T Series) comprised of the corresponding PAX5700 module, a TXP5004 chassis with two (PAX5720) or three (PAX5710) free slots and a preconfigured laptop
Bare modules without chassis (PAX5000 series partnumbers without "T"). For operating these, one of our TXP5000 Series adapters or chassis (PAX5710 or PAX5720) is required which are sold separately.
PAX5700 Series Specifications
Item #
PAX5710VIS & PAX5720VIS
PAX5710IR1 & PAX5720IR1
PAX5710IR2 & PAX5720IR2
PAX5710IR3 & PAX5720IR3
Optical Parameters
Wavelength Range
400 - 700 nm
700 - 1000 nm
1000 - 1350 nm
1300 - 1700 nm
Maximum Measurement Rate
333 S/s
SOP Accuracy
±0.25° on Poincaré Sphere
SOP Resolution
0.01° on Poincaré Sphere
DOP Accuracy
±0.5%
DOP Resolution
0.0001
Dynamic Range
-60 to 10 dBm
Free Space Aperture
Ø3 mm
General Technical Data
Operating Temperature Range
5 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature Range
-40 to 70 °C
Width
1 TXP slot (PAN5710xxx), 2 TXP slots (PAN5720xxx)
Optical Input Connector
FC/PC
Warm Up Time for Rated Accuracy
<15 min
Analog Interface (via Front Panel D-Sub)
5 Analog Outputs: s1, s2, s3, DOP, Power 1 Analog Input: Trigger
Digital Interface
s1, s2, s3, Power (Watt/dBm), DOP, Azimuth, Ellipticity
Analog Monitor Output
-2.5 to 2.5 V
(All data are valid at 23 ±5°C and 45 ± 15% relative humidity)
PAX5700 Series Polarimeter Applications
The PAX5700 Series Polarimeter is ideal for R&D, manufacturing or industrial applications:
Precise SOP Measurements
Determination of the Optical Properties of Components Like Waveplates, Polarizers, etc.
Measurements of the Extinction Ratio (ER) of Polarization Maintaining Fibers (PMF)
Aligning of PMF to Laser Modules
In Combination with the DPC5000 Deterministic Polarization Controller: - Measurements of PMD/ PDL - Measurement of the Jones Matrix or the Müller Matrix
Two Thorlabs Solutions to Measure PMD/ PDL (see PMD5000): - High Dynamic Range, Lower Speed: PAX5700 - Lower Dynamic Range, High Speed: IPM5300
Attribute Specification
PAX5700 Series
IPM5300
PAT9000 Series (Superceded)
PA500 (Superceded)
Wavelength Ranges
400 - 700 nm
450 - 700 nm
700 - 1000 nm
700 - 900 nm
1000 - 1350 nm
1510 - 1640 nm
960 - 1160 nm
900 - 1100 nm
1350 - 1700 nm
1200 - 1700 nm (user calibration)
1200 - 1700 nm
1100 - 1600 nm
Power Range
1 nW - 10 mW
1 μW - 31 mW
0.1 nW - 6 mW
30 nW - 3 mW
-60 to 10 dBm Depending on Wavelength
-30 to 15 dBm
-70 to 8 dBm
-45 to 4.7dBm
Dynamic Range
70 dB
45 dB
78 dB
Approx. 50 dB
Accuracy DOP
±0.5% Over Wavelength Range
±0.25% @ Power 0±3dBm Average Time > 1ms
±2% @ Power-in > 100nW at 1550nm
±1% @ Calibration Wavelength ±1.5% over Operating Range
Accuracy SOP
±0.2°
±0.25°
±0.25°
Not Specified
Measurement Rate
up to 333 Samples /sec
3 to 1 MSamples/sec
33 or 200 Samples/sec
30 Samples/sec with Adjustable Display Update Rate
Optical Aperture
Fiber: FC/PC
Fiber: FC/APC
Fiber: FC/PC, FC/APC
Fiber: N/A
Beam: Ø 3mm
Beam: N/A
Beam: Ø3 mm
Beam: Ø8 mm/Ø3 mm
Analog Interfaces
s1, s2, s3, Power, DOP, Trigger
s1, s2, s3, Power, DOP, Trigger
s0, s1,s2,s3, DOP, Power/dBm, ER
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Digital Interface
s1, s2, s3, Power, DOP, Azimuth, Ellipticity
s1, s2, s3, Power, DOP, Azimuth, Ellipticity
s1, s2, s3, Power, DOP, Azimuth, Ellipticity, ER
Raw voltages, s1, s2, s3, DOP, DOLP, DOCP, Azimuth, Ellipticity
Drivers
CVI / LabVIEW
CVI / LabVIEW
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Applications
Polarimetry
Polarimetry
Polarimetry
Polarimetry
ER Measurements on PMF
ER Measurements on PMF
PDL and Expandable to PMD Measurements
PDL and Expandable to PMD Measurements
PDL and PMD Measurements
Model Type
PAX5710 with external Sensor PAX5720 with internal Sensor
IPM5300 In-Fiber Solution
PAT9000P1 Benchtop PAT9000P2 Benchtop
Benchtop with external Sensor
Data Interfaces
USB/Ethernet
USB/Ethernet
GPIB
RS232
The Software Package for the TXP5000 Platform contains the Software Modules for the PAX5700 Series
The available software is organized into the following categories:
Applications: Standard application software packages and graphical user interfaces. This is what most users need to operate the device for typical applications.
Drivers: Instrument drivers for the National Instruments™, LabWindows™/CVI, and LabVIEW™ development environments. These are intended for developers who want to extend or adapt the functionality of the device to their special requirements.
Firmware: Low level software for the internal operation of the device. This should be updated to the newest version available to guarantee optimal performance. Please see the Operating Manual for information on how to update the firmware of your device.
PAX5710
PAX5710-T
PAX5720
PAX5720-T
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PAX Polarimeter Module for TXP
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PAN5710xxx External Sensor Head for PAX5710 including 2m Connection Cable
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FC/PC Collimation Package to connect a fiber (removable for PAX5710, nonremovable for PAX5720)
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TXP 4 Slot Chassis with USB Control (TXP5004)
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Preconfigured Laptop with Software & GUI Installed
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USB Connection Cable
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Software CD ROM
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LabVIEW™ and LabWINDOWS™ /CVI Driver Set
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Operating Manual
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Poster: Greg
Posted Date: 2009-02-02 08:37:18.0
A response from Greg at Thorlabs to oguz.celikel: Thank you for your interest in Thorlabs products. One of our Applications Engineers will be in contact with you shortly.
Poster: oguz.celikel
Posted Date: 2009-02-02 03:26:33.0
Dear Sales Responsible of Thorlabs,
I need a Fiber Optic Polarimeter operating on (1300 +/- 20 ) nm and (1550 +/- 20) nm. The dynamic range is -60 dBm to 10 dBm is sufficient. As I see, PAX5720IR3-T is suitable. Please send me a formal quotation PAX5720IR3-T (TXP Polarimeter including PC with internal sensor 1350-1700 nm) with FC/PC connector compatible. Additionally, is it possible to extend the wavelentgh span of polarimeter by adding an external 1000-1350 nm sensor module into PAX5720IR3-T? and is it compatible with PAX5720IR3-T including PC software etc.?
If it is so, please order a separate quotation for this additional module and send me urgently.
Dr. Oguz CELIKEL
BS&MS Phy. Eng. / Researcher
Fiber Optic Metrology Division of
National Metrology Institute of TURKEY
TUBITAK UME
Address : MAM Kampusu PO Box: 54 41470
Gebze - Kocaeli
E-mail : oguz.celikel@ume.tubitak.gov.tr
Tel : +90 262 679 50 00 (3354) lab.
(3302) office
Wavelength Range: 400 - 700 nm Models With Internal And External Sensor Head Complete Benchtop Device Or Module without Chassis
Please Note: The PAX5710VIS and the PAX5720VIS are bare polarimeter modules without chassis. For operating these, one of our TXP5000 Series adapters or chassis is required which is sold separately. For a complete benchtop please order the PAX5700-T Series.
Wavelength Range: 700 - 1000 nm Models With Internal And External Sensor Head Complete Benchtop Device Or Module without Chassis
Please Note: The PAX5710IR1 and the PAX5720IR1 are bare polarimeter modules without chassis. For operating these, one of our TXP5000 Series adapters or chassis is required which is sold separately. For a complete benchtop please order the PAX5700-T Series.
Wavelength Range: 1000 - 1350 nm Models With Internal And External Sensor Head Complete Benchtop Device Or Single Module Version
Please Note: The PAX5710IR2 and the PAX5720IR2 are bare polarimeter modules without chassis. For operating these, one of our TXP5000 Series adapters or chassis is required which is sold separately. For a complete benchtop please order the PAX5700-T Series.
Wavelength Range: 1350 - 1700 nm Models With Internal And External Sensor Head Complete Benchtop Device Or Module without Chassis
Please Note: The PAX5710IR3 and the PAX5720IR3 are bare polarimeter modules without chassis. For operating these, one of our TXP5000 Series adapters or chassis is required which is sold separately. For a complete benchtop please order the PAX5700-T Series.
To Extend the Wavelenth Range of an existing PAX5710 System
For Free Space and Fiber Input
The External Measurement Heads of the PAX5710 Series Polarimeter can be exchanged to switch to a different wavelength range without the need to purchase a complete new system. The external heads of the PAN5710 Series allow freespace and fiber based measurements with easy integration in optical setups.
Please Note: Post, post holder, and base sold separately.
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