Item #	PM100D
Compatible Sensors	Photodiode, Thermal, and Pyroelectric
Optical Power Range^†	100 pW to 200 W
Optical Energy Range^†	3 µJ to 15 J
Available Sensor Wavelength Range^†	185 nm - 25 μm
Display Refresh Rate	20 Hz
Bandwidth^†	DC - 100 kHz
Photodiode Sensor Range^‡	50 nA - 5 mA
Thermopile Sensor Range^‡	1 mV - 1 V
Pyroelectric Sensor Range^‡	100 mV - 100 V
^† Sensor Dependent ^‡ Ranges Selectable in Watts (Photodiode and Thermopile) or Joules (Pyroelectric) and is dependent on the sensor used.

Features

Handheld Digital Power Meter Console
Designed for Coherent and Incoherent Light Source Measurements
Power and Energy Measurements for CW and Pulsed Source Detection
Advanced Measurement Capabilities
Large 4" LCD Display with Multiple Display Options
Compatibile with Over 25 Sensors (shown below)
External 1 GB SD Memory Card for Storing and Transferring Data
USB 2.0 Interface
Long-Life Internal Li-Polymer Battery

The PM100D is the cornerstone of Thorlabs' optical power and energy meter consoles and is the digital counterpart to the PM100A Analog Power Meter Console. The console (and sensor, sold separately) is ideal for use as a CW and pulsed laser power meter, incoherent optical source power meter, general light power meter, fiber power meter, and more.

The PM100D is compatible with more than 25 photodiode, slim photodiode, integrating sphere, fiber, thermal, and pyroelectric sensors designed for use from the UV to the Mid-IR. See the Sensor Compatibility tab for further information. Thorlabs offers a variety of Power Meter Kits which include some of our most popular sensors bundled with the power meter console.

Console Design
The compact housing has a large, 4” backlit display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and illuminated buttons, all of which make operation in dark labs easy. The LCD’s clear GUI offers easy data readouts with an intuitive navigation scheme. Interactive tooltips help to operate the device by giving the user step-by-step operating instructions, displaying the next step on the screen.

The PM100D features four standard measurement screens. The first option is a numeric readout useful for standard power and energy readings. The second option is a tuning needle typically seen on analog devices, however optimized to run as a digital readout on the display screen. Third is a tuning graph, which is very convenient for fine tuning CW and pulsed laser sources.

The unit can also be run in a data acquisition mode. Simply start the scan and the unit automatically starts recording data such as current power/energy, minimum, maximum, standard deviation, and other important statistics recorded over the acquisition period. The PM100D also features several user customizable displays and audio tuning for use when the detector is not within visual range. See the Display Screens tab for further information.

Connectivity
The sensor connector, shown to the right, enables "hot swappable" quick sensor exchange. The sensor connectors contain all the sensor information including NIST-traceable responsivity curves, sensor types, and model number.

A slot for an SD memory card (a 1 GB SD card is included) allows data recording even in stand-alone operation, giving the user large memory storage when recording data in the field or away from a computer in the lab. Data can also be recorded via the USB PC connection and the control software. The PM100D software is capable of handling up to six consoles simultaneously. PC control software and features are highlighted in the Software tab.

In addition to remote control operation and data logging/recording, the USB connection can also act as the charging system for the Li-Polymer battery. Also included is an AC battery charger which uses an intelligent charging management system to improve battery lifetime and reduce battery memory effects.

Item #	PM100D
Display
Display Type	Graphical LCD 320 x 240 pixels, LED Backlight
Display Screens	Numerical, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Statistics, Simulated Analog Needle
Viewing Area	81.4 mm x 61.0 mm (3.20" x 2.40")
Refresh Rate	20 Hz
Audio	1x Speaker
Sensor Interface
Compatible Sensors	All Photodiodes, Thermopiles, and Pyros See Below for Full Sensor Specs
Time Constant Correction	<1 s
AD Converter	16 bit
Trigger (Pulse Measurements, Pyroelectric Sensors)	Adjustable, 0.1 - 100%
Connector	DB9F, Left Side
Sensor Temperature Control	Thermistor
Temperature Range	-10 to 80 °C
Analog Outputs
Signal	Amplified Input Signal (Not Corrected)
Voltage Range	0 to 2 V
Accuracy	±3%
Bandwidth	Up to 100 kHz, Dependent on Sensor and Settings
Connector	SMA, Left Side
Digital Outputs
Memory	1 GB Removable SD Card
Connector / Interface	Mini USB, USB 2.0
Power
Battery	Li-Polymer, 3.7 V, 1300 mAh
Charger / DC Input	5 V / 1 A
Dimensions and Mounting
Dimensions (L x W x H)	180 mm x 105 mm x 38 mm (7.09" x 4.13" x 1.50")
Weight	<0.5 kg (<1.1 lb)
Mounting Options	Kickstand; 1/4"-20 Post Thread
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70 °C

Sensor Compatibility Specs

Item #	PM100D
Detector Compatibility	Photodiode Sensors: S1xxC Series Photodiodes (Max 5 mA)	Thermal Sensors: S3xxC Series Thermopiles (Max 1V)	Pyroelectric Sensors: ESxxxC Series Pyros (Max 100V)
Measurement Ranges	6 Decades; 50 nA - 5 mA Ranges Selectable in W, Sensor Dependent	4 Decades; 1 mV - 1 V Ranges Selectable in W, Sensor Dependent	4 Decades; 100 mV - 100 V Ranges Selectable in J, Sensor Dependent
Wavelength Ranges	200 nm - 1800 nm	190 nm - 25 μm	185 nm - 25 μm
Power / Energy Ranges	100 pW - 20 W	100 μW - 200 W	10 μJ - 15 J
Units	W, dBm, W/cm², A	W, dBm, W/cm², V	J, dBm, J/cm², V
Accuracy	±0.2% of Full Scale (5 µA - 5 mA) ±0.5% of Full Scale (50 nA)	±0.5% of Full Scale (10 mV - 1 V) ±1% of Full Scale (1 mV)	±0.5% of Full Scale (100 mV - 100 V)
Display Resolution	1 pA / Responsivity Value (A/W)	1 µV / Responsivity Value (V/W)	100 µV / Responsivity Value (V/W)
Bandwidth	DC - 100 kHz, Dependent on Sensor and Settings	DC - 10 Hz, Dependent on Sensor and Settings	DC - 30 Hz, Dependent on Sensor and Settings
Wavelength Correction	Sensor Dependent; nm (A/W)	Sensor Dependent; nm (V/W)	Sensor Dependent; nm (V/J)

For a full list of the sensor head specifications please visit the Photodiode Power Sensors, Thermal Power Sensors, or Pyroelectric Energy Sensors pages. For other information, please contact tech support.

Features

Header line with sensor information, date/time and battery state
Status line with warning annunciators Bar graph and configurable left and right sub display areas to display a minimum and a maximum value or a ratio of both values (numerical screen only)
Tool tip text above the menu
Easily accessible menu soft buttons

GUI Overview

On the top bar, the sensor, date and time, and battery life indicator are shown.

The main window contains one of the six standard display views described below. Here, the numerical readout is shown along with min and max values.

Below the main window is a bar graph displaying relative and absolute changes in power and energy.

The bottom bar on the PM100D contains the eight menus controlled by the D-pad.

These menus at the bottom of the display access all the standard and customizable displays on the PM100D. The text display above the sub menus provides further assistance in navigating these menus.

Power and energy range, wavelength, measurement configuration, units, audio tuning, measurement views, and the system menu are all accessible from this bottom menu.

The bottom menu also allows customization of the display screen to include frequency, power density, and min and max values.

Numeric Screen (Power Mode)		Statistics Screen (Power Mode)
	This display combines a clear numerical 4-digit read out of the optical power, a bar-graph function with zooming capabilities, and configurable sub displays.		The statistics display shows the actual, minimum, maximum and mean power values in linear and logarithmic representation; further the standard deviation, the max/min ratio, the number of samples and the elapsed time.

Trend Graph (Power Mode)		Needle Tuning (Power Mode)
	For laser tuning and beam alignment to visualize changes and trends together with an additional 4-digit numerical value of the absolute power.		A display imitating an analog needle together with an additional 4-digit numerical value for laser tuning tasks. A special feature is a resettable max hold indicator and a shiftable tuning sound.

Pulsed Numeric Screen (Energy Mode)		Pulsed Statistics Screen (Energy Mode)
	This display combines a clear numerical 4-digit read out of the optical energy, a bar-graph function with zooming capabilities, and configurable sub displays.		The statistics display shows the actual, minimum, maximum and mean energy values in linear and logarithmic representation; further the standard deviation, the max/min ratio, the number of samples and the elapsed time.

Pulse Bar Graph (Energy Mode)
	Like the Trend Graph (Power Mode) this easily shows changes and trends together with an additional 4-digit numerical value of the absolute energy of incident beam pulses.

The user can customize the display screen by selecting various measurement tasks to be shown on the screen. Some screens are partly configurable by the user, for example, the user can display the min and max values within a certain time period or enable visual and audible peak indicator as a tuning aid.

S150C Sensor with FC and SMA Connectors (Click to Enlarge)

Sensor Options

The PM100D console is compatible with more than 25 photodiode, slim photodiode, integrating sphere, fiber, thermal, and pyroelectric sensors covering the UV to the MIR. Additionally an unamplified anode or cathode grounded photodiode, with up to 5 mA photocurrent, thermal elements with up to 1 V output voltage, and pyroelectric sensors with max. 100 V output may be interfaced with the PM100D. Depending on the application the sensor can measure optical powers in the range from 100 pW to 200 W and energy from 3 µJ to 15 J.

Please see the Applications tab for common sensor arrangements. Please see the Power Meter Compatibility Chart for information about using new and old sensors with the PM100D and other Thorlabs power meters.

	Power Meter Consoles
	PM100D	PM100USB	PM100A	PM320E
Standard Photodiode Sensors
S120VC
S120C
S121C
S122C
Slim Photodiode Sensors
S130C
S130VC
S132C
Integrating Sphere Photodiode Sensors
S140C
S142C
S144C
S145C
S146C
Fiber Photodiode Sensors
S150C
S151C
S154C
S155C
Thermal Sensors
S302C
S310C
S314C
S322C
S350C
S370C
Pyroelectric Sensors
ES111C			-
ES120C			-
ES145C			-
ES220C			-
ES245C			-
	PM100D	PM100USB	PM100A	PM320E
	Power Meters Consoles

	Fully Compatible
-	Not Compatible

A selectable bandwidth of either 20 Hz or 100 kHz offers more flexibility and adaptability to specific measurement tasks while using photodiode sensors. The higher bandwidth is optimal for pulse-detection; the lower bandwidth offers better accuracy. Power and energy density can also be displayed based on user input beam areas. Optical sources may be attenuated / gained electronically through the console. Note: Attenuating the source through the console will not attenuate the light at the detector and damage may still occur above the detector threshold power.

Thorlabs' complete line of Sensor Heads are shown below. Utilizing the variety of sensors, the PM100D can measure optical power and energy from CW and pulsed sources. Sensors are available for monitoring low power CW laser diode emission to high power excimer, YAG, and CO₂ laser pulses.

The PM100D can be used in the lab, as well as in the field with our fiber coupled sensors. Please see the Applications tab for a small sample of possible configurations. Contact tech support with any applications based questions.

Additionally, the PM100D communicates with the sensor and accesses spectral response functions, time constants, and other information specific to the detector. The PM100D then corrects for spectral response functions automatically. The power meter also accounts for the detector time constants (which can vary greatly, especially for Thermal sensors) for each sensor and can minimizes the response time of the system (sensor + console), thus greatly improving the efficiency of the unit.

The PM100D is available as a kit, bundled with our most popular sensors. Please visit our PM100D Kits page for more info. If you have any questions regarding these kits, or would like to suggest other kit options, please contact our tech support department for more details.

Sensor Upgrade Service

Thorlabs' Sensors and PM100D Console are not compatible with old power meter consoles and sensor heads, respectively. We offer a sensor upgrade service if you want to use your existing sensors with a new power meter console. Note: upgraded sensors will be incompatible with old power meter consoles and new sensors converted to work with older consoles will not be compatible with the PM100D. Please contact our tech support team for details.

Sensor Head Compatibility Chart

Thorlabs has been expanding and improving on its power meter consoles and sensor heads over the past several years to meet the demanding needs of our customers. Sometimes this creates compatibility issues. The chart to the right shows compatible and incompatible sensors and consoles. A complete compatibility chart showing all Thorlabs' current and former generation sensors and consoles is also availalble here.

Fiber Compatibility Chart

Many of Thorlab's power meter sensors are directly compatible (see S15xC Sensors) or can be made compatible with the use of the adapters listed below. The chart below shows all of Thorlab's sensors and the compatible fiber adapters. Note that there may be more than one adapter for each sensor. A complete list of compatible fiber adapters for all of Thorlabs' current and former generation sensors is available here. Contact tech support for any specific questions regarding these options.

	Fiber Mounts and Adapters (Available connectors)
	S120-xx (FC, SC, LC, SMA, or ST)	SM1A19*	SM1A20**	S140-xx (FC, SC, or SMA)	S140-BFA (Bare Fiber)	PM20-xx (FC, SC, LC, SMA, or ST)
Standard Photodiode Sensors
S120VC		-	-	-	-	-
S120C		-	-	-	-	-
S121C		-	-	-	-	-
S122C		-	-	-	-	-
Slim Photodiode Sensors
S130C	-	-	-	-	-	-
S130VC	-	-	-	-	-	-
S132C	-	-	-	-	-	-
Integrating Sphere Photodiode Sensors
S140C	*	*	-			-
S142C	*	*	-			-
S144C	*	*	-			-
S145C	*	*	-			-
S146C	*	*	-			-
Fiber Photodiode Sensors
S150C^†	-	-	-	-	-
S151C^†	-	-	-	-	-
S154C^‡	-	-	-	-	-
S155C^‡	-	-	-	-	-
Thermal Sensors
S302C	*	*	-			-
S310C	**	-	**	-	-	-
S314C	**	-	**	-	-	-
S322C	**	-	**	-	-	-
S350C	-	-	-	-	-	-
S370C	-	-	-	-	-	-
Pyroelectric Sensors
ES111C	-	-	-	-	-	-
ES120C	**	-	**	-	-	-
ES145C	-	-	-	-	-	-
ES220C	**	-	**	-	-	-
ES245C	-	-	-	-	-	-

*	with adapter plate S120-S140
**	with adapter plate 'cage - S120'
^†	Fiber Sensor includes FC and SMA connectors (LC, SC, and ST optional)
^‡	Fiber Sensor includes FC connector (SMA, LC, SC, and ST optional)

Standard Photodiode Sensor Mounting Options

Thorlabs Standard Photosdiode Sensors compact design allows easy integration into existing setups. Typical mounting configurations including post, cage, and lens tube options are available. Shown on this page are several different choices for mounting these sensors. The Standard Photodiode Sensors are compatible with all S120-xx Series fiber adapters. FC/PC and SMA adapters are shown on the right. Adapters for SC, LC, and ST connections are also available.	S120C and S120-FC Fiber Adapter	S120C and S120-SMA Fiber Adapter

Flip up mounts are convenient for quick power measurments from a static location. The sensor can be placed in the path of the laser beam for the power measurment and flipped down during normal operation of the system. FM90 Right Angle Flip-Mounts are shown to the right. Thorlabs also offers the TRB1 Articulating Post Mount. The lockable articulating mount offers almost unlimited positioning of the sensor head. The articulating mount is shown on an S13xC Slim Photodiode Sensor below.	S120C and Flip Mount	S120C and Flip Mount

The Standard Photodiode Sensors also feature SM1 threaded connections on the front face. The SM1 theading provides easy mounting to 1" lens tube systems and quick release mounts. Shown to the right are the KB1P Quick-Release Post Mount and QRC1A Quick-Release 30 mm Cage Mount. Both mounts feature SM1 threaded connections to the sensor heads. Note: Due to the thickness of the S12xC sensor, the QRC1A and CP90F (shown below) quick release mounts can only be fully removed from the cage system by backing them off an open end. The two mounts are easily removed from the cage system if only three cage mounts are used. See the picture on the right.	S120C and KB1P Quick-Release Mount	S120C and QRC1A Quick-Release Mount

Thorlabs also offers the CP90F 30 mm Cage Plates with Quick-Release Mounts. These mounts feature magnetically coupled mounting for easy and repeatable mounting. Note: Like the QRC1A, the CP90F can not be removed from a closed cage system.	S120C and CP90F Quick-Release Mount

Slim Photodiode Sensor Mounting Options

Thorlabs' Slim Photodiode Sensors are designed to fit into tight optic arrangements such as cages, lens tubs, and optic dense free space arrangements.

Shown to the right is a S130C Sensor inserted into a 30 mm cage system. The application shown highlights the ease for which the sensor can be inserted into the cage, and the minimal space needed to take a power measurment.

The Slim Photodiode Sensors may also be mounted on a TRB1 Articulating Mount. This mount allows repeatable insertion of the sensor into tight optic arrangements. After the measurement is made, the sensor may be rotated out of the beam path for normal operation.

S130C Sensor in a 30 mm Cage

Integrating Sphere Photodiode Sensor Mounting Options

Thorlabs' Integrating Sphere Photodiode Sensor provides a low loss cavity for diverging, non-uniform, or off-axis beam measurements. These integrating spheres are ideal for all fiber based applications due to the beam divergence at the end of the fiber.

Shown to the right is an S140C Integrating Sphere with S120-FC Fiber Adapter. Also shown is an S140C with a S140-BFA Bare Fiber Adapter. The Bare Fiber adapter features a mounting clamp and light shield to decrease interference from ambient light.

S140C and S120-FC Fiber Adapter

S140C and S140-BFA Fiber Adapter

Compact Fiber Photodiode Sensor Mounting Options

Thorlabs' Compact Fiber Photodiodes are the ideal choice for a portable, fiber coupled power meter. The S15xC sensors are compatible with a wide variety of fiber connections. PM20-xx adapters are available to couple FC, PC, SC, LC, SMA, and ST connectors with the sensors. Shown to the right is a S150C Sensor with FC and SMA connector adapters.

Shown to the far right is a PM100D console with S150C sensor connected to a FC connectorized optical fiber. This setup is ideal for portable in the lab and in the field use.

S150C Sensor with FC and SMA connectors

PM100D with S150C Sensor

Pyroelectric Energy Sensor Mounting Options

Thorlabs' Pyroelectric Energy Sensors are ideal for measuring pulsed sources. These pyroelectric sensors provide direct energy readings for those sources. The sensors are designed to handle medium to high energy pulses from Excimer, YAG, and other high power lasers.

Mounting options include post (with insulating adapter) and cage configurations, shown to the right.

ES220C mounted on 30 mm Cage Rods

Software for the PM100x Series

All PM100x Series Consoles are shipped with the latest software versions preloaded onto the console or on the USB memory stick. The latest software, firmware, drivers, and utilities for the PM100x Series Power and Energy Meters are also available here.

Firmware updates are available for the PM100A, PM100D, and PM100USB Consoles. Each of these consoles can be controlled remotely by a PC utilizing the remote control application software. VXIpnp/VISA instrument driver are available for the Thorlabs PM100x Series Power Meter Consoles as well.

Multi Console Option

Up to six PM200 or PM100x Series Power Meters can be operated remotely using the PM Multi Console Utility. The integration of up to six consoles greatly reduces clutter and allows easier monitoring of multiple light sources.

The free software tool allows the real time monitoring of up to six PM200 or PM100x Power Meters to be shown in a single plot. Simply connect your PM200, PM100A, PM100D, or PM100USB meters to a USB hub and download the software here. Each meter's wavelength correction is set individually to allow for monitoring systems with multiple wavelengths.

PM100D Sensor Connectors

D-type Female

DB9 Female

Pin	Connection
1	+5 V (Drive max 50 mA from this pin)
2	EEPROM Digital I/O
3	Photodiode Ground (Anode), Thermal and Pyro Sensor Ground, Analog Ground
4	Photodiode Cathode
5	Pyro-Electric Sensor +
6	DGND
7	PRESENT (Connect this pin via a 1kΩ - 10kΩ resistor to Pin 3 (AGND))
8	Thermal Sensor +
9	N.C.

Analog Output

SMA Female

0 ... 2 V

Computer Connection

USB Type Mini-B

USB Type Mini B

USB Type Mini-B to Type A Cable Included

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Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2013-04-02 11:52:00.0

a resposne from Julien at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. This normally should not happen. I will contact you directly to help with the troubleshooting

Poster: tttang

Posted Date: 2013-03-13 09:32:44.11

We have a PM100D with firmware v1.1.0. It can not be updated to newest firmware. The firmware upload is enable. We can update the other PM100D with newer version(v2.xx) successfully. Would you be able to help us? Does it need other steps to do that?

Poster: jacekgol

Posted Date: 2013-02-28 08:24:21.04

A response from Julien at Thorlabs: thank you for your answer. Can not I use the USB interface to the PC (~1kHz sample rate)?

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2013-03-04 08:41:00.0

A response from Julien at Thorlabs: you could use the USB logging software but please keep in mind that the sample rate is not fixed and will depend on your computer also. This means that you could possibly, based on your setup have a sample rate (when using the logging software) of a few 100Hz. This in turns means that you would have only a few point per laser cycle, which could potentially be a problem.

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2013-02-28 07:52:00.0

a response from Julien at Thorlabs: Thank you for your inquiry. The display of the PM100D has a refresh rate of 20Hz so that you will not be able to follow your 100Hz directly on the display. When setting the bandwidth to "high", you should however be able to see your signal both when using the logging program (~1kHz sample rate) or the analog output (100kHz bandwidth maximum). for modulation frequency at 1kHz, the only option is to use the analog output.

Poster: edulgergil

Posted Date: 2012-11-15 14:42:02.08

Is there any operating temperature range for S314C thermal power head in order to get best efficiency?

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2012-11-15 10:05:00.0

A response from Julien at Thorlabs: thank you for your inquiry. The S314C can withstand temperatures (constant operation) up to 85°. The lower limit of the temperature range is 0°.

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2012-06-20 08:14:00.0

A response from Julien at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback! The limitation of the data rate accessible through the software is to some extent limited by the software architecture. We are currently in the process of modifying the PM100 utility so as to allow the maximum possible sample rate (~1kS/s, hardware limited). We will release a beta version containing this feature at the beginning of the next week.

Poster: sebastien.du.tremblay

Posted Date: 2012-06-17 22:25:59.0

Hi, We bought a PM100D with a S130C sensor last month. We are trying to quantify the power output (mW) of a blue DPSS laser sending 5 ms pulses using the PM100 utilities software. We are unable to achieve sufficient sampling rate with this software, even when setting averaging to minimum (i.e. 1) and interval between samples to zero. In that case, we obtain about 35 samples/sec (and a noisy signal). We would like to achieve a better sampling rate using this software (i.e. 3Ksamples/sec). Any suggestions ? Thanks !

Poster: tcohen

Posted Date: 2012-05-25 09:47:00.0

Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for using our feedback tool! This happens if the console is in “Relative Measurement” operation mode. In this mode, the left and right sub-menus are fixed and used for “Ref” power and “P” current power, while the main display shows the difference with a + or – sign. If you push the delta “?” button to return to normal measurement mode, the sub menus will again be programmable.

Poster:

Posted Date: 2012-05-24 18:26:27.0

I have two Thorlab meters, one of them I am able to set the right sub menu to µW/cm^2. The other Thorlabs meter does not allow me to do this through the menu commands. Have any of you encountered this before ?

Poster: tcohen

Posted Date: 2012-02-22 10:43:00.0

Response from Tim at Thorlabs to dayong-zhou: By clicking the "Software" tab on this webpage and clicking the link provided you can download the software that comes with the PM100D. When unzipped, look for the file named "Source Distribution" which will contain all of the .vi files. For convenience, the link is: http://www.thorlabs.com/software/MUC/PM100x/Software/Remote_Control_Application/PM100D-PM200_Utility_V4.0.zip

Poster: dayong-zhou

Posted Date: 2012-02-21 23:23:17.0

Just cannot find the LabVIEW examples mentioned in the Operation Manual for PM100D either in onlion Thorlabs softwares or in the attached SD stick. Could you email me these LabVIEW example programs? Thank you, D

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2011-12-27 09:23:00.0

A response form Julien at Thorlabs: Thank your for your feedback. This file is indeed missing from the example folder. I am sorry for the resulting inconvenience. We will add this file immediately.

Poster: seberangjeli

Posted Date: 2011-12-26 22:43:00.0

I bought PM100D recenty and now trying to use Labview program, but the main program ask for PM100D_Open.vi file which is not included with Thorlabs USB drive. Could you please send me the file? Thanks. Shahnan

Poster: jjurado

Posted Date: 2011-08-02 11:16:00.0

Response from Javier at Thorlabs to kging: Thank you very much for contacting us. The sampling rate of our PM100xxx power meters is 3000 samples/sec. This is the internal sampling rate of the console. Using the software, you can set up averaging, which is the number of measurements to be averaged, resulting in 1 measurement sample. You can also configure a number of samples to be taken and displayed, as well as an interval time between two averaging operations.

Poster: kqing

Posted Date: 2011-07-29 15:56:48.0

Whats the sampling rate? Thanks. K

Poster: lsy

Posted Date: 2011-04-01 00:56:05.0

Suddenly, Our PM100D cant recognize S121C. I think there is no problem with S121C, cause our other device can identify the sensor. PM100D indicates the sensor as "PD Adapter". Whats the problem? F.W version is V2.2 Plz help us. Regards Sungyong lee

Poster: ren_mengxin

Posted Date: 2011-02-09 19:14:23.0

Is sensor S120VC compatible with console PM100D? We have gotten PM100D and want another sensor.

Poster: jjurado

Posted Date: 2011-02-09 17:48:00.0

Response from Javier at Thorlabs to ren_mengxin: Thank you very much for submitting your inquiry. All the C series sensors, including the S120VC, are compatible with the PM100D.

Poster: tor

Posted Date: 2010-11-15 08:57:40.0

A response to Vishal from Tor at Thorlabs: Thank you for your interest in our photodiode sensors. The measurement ranges, in watts, for our C-series photodiode sensors are shown below on this page. Please do not hesitate to contact me at techsupport@thorlabs.com if youd like some assistance selecting an appropriate sensor for your application.

Poster: vishals

Posted Date: 2010-11-15 02:23:20.0

Pls send photodiode measurement range in watt unit. vishal sakarvadiya vishals@sac.isro.gov.in

Poster: Thorlabs

Posted Date: 2010-08-18 09:04:39.0

Response from Javier at Thorlabs to Paulo Santos: Thank you very much for your feedback. The software drivers for the PM100 and PM100D power meters are not compatible. They were developed using different protocols, which makes control with a single program not possible.

Poster: santos

Posted Date: 2010-08-17 10:35:48.0

We have PM100 and PM100D power meters, which we would like to control with a single program. I would like to know if the drivers for the new model PM100D also work for the old model PM100. Thanks in advance, Paulo Santos

Poster: Thorlabs

Posted Date: 2010-07-15 11:48:29.0

Response from Javier at Thorlabs to last poster: thank you for your feedback. We are currently in the process of evaluating the power rating specifications for all our sensors. We will update all the values on the web shortly.

Poster:

Posted Date: 2010-07-13 23:51:32.0

teh overview tab says "100 pW to 250 W" but the strongest sensor goes to 200W

Poster: apalmentieri

Posted Date: 2010-03-03 09:10:19.0

A response from Adam to Thorlabs to jpwilde: We have added this file to the software and emailed you a copy of the complete vi folder. This file is included in the folder that was sent out to you.

Poster: jpwilde

Posted Date: 2010-03-02 18:48:44.0

I recently purchased the PM100D (actually, the PM130D) and tried loading the LabView utility software application. I program in LabView and would like to use your source code. However, the main utility code (PM100D Utility.vi) is looking for a sub-VI that was not included with the source code. Can you please send me: PM100D_Open.vi ? Thanks, Jeff Wilde 408-828-3296

Poster: apalmentieri

Posted Date: 2010-01-29 11:20:56.0

A response from Adam at Thorlabs to ctrao2000: I will contact you directly to find the exact instruments that will suit your requirements.

Poster: ctrao2000

Posted Date: 2010-01-29 03:05:11.0

i needs some optical instruments for Ha noi university ò technology

Poster: klee

Posted Date: 2009-12-07 11:08:45.0

A response from Ken at Thorlabs to ag: With the PM100D, you can easily access the wavelength menu by pressing the wavelength key. The menu offers 8 individually configurable sensor independent wavelength settings. To edit a wavelength keep the OK key pressed for 1 second. Set the desired wavelength with the arrow keys.

Poster: ag

Posted Date: 2009-12-04 11:07:37.0

One of the most annoying things about the old version was the huge number o key presses required to change the wavelength, does this do any better? Nice to have a USB interface but it doesnt mention Mac or Linux...

Poster: klee

Posted Date: 2009-09-04 16:48:27.0

A response from Ken at Thorlabs to cye: You will be receiving a quote from our sales deparment shortly.

Poster: cye

Posted Date: 2009-09-04 15:27:43.0

Please send quotation for PM100D S121C Thanks, My information: Chianping Ye, PhD Division of Endocrinology BIDMC & Harvard Medical School 330 Brookline Ave E/CLS 7, 720 Boston, MA 02215 Telephone: 617-735-3353 Fax: 617-735-3323

Poster: jhartmann

Posted Date: 2009-07-09 11:13:55.0

A response from Juergen at Thorlabs to charlesholbrow : There is no exposure time control for photo diode sensors like S120C - the photo diode delivers a current, proportional to optical power. The required averaging is possible - see also manual, sction 4.2.6 "Statistics Display"

Poster: charlesholbrow

Posted Date: 2009-07-07 12:22:51.0

Is it possible to reduce the repetition rate of the meters reading? Is it possible to increase the exposure time of the connected photo diode? I am using a S120C photo Diode sensor. Ideally, I would like to be able to press a button on the meter and display the average value recorded by the meter over the next second.

Poster: klee

Posted Date: 2009-06-26 17:42:13.0

A response from Ken at Thorlabs to ondine.suavet: You will need to use it with a sensor head that can measure 345nm, for example the S120VC or S130VC. Then you will need to make the wavelength correction for 345nm. For more details, please refer to the operating manual, which can be downloaded under the Documents and Drawings tab.

Poster: ondine.suavet

Posted Date: 2009-06-26 17:01:33.0

I would like to know if I can select the wavelength (340nm in my case)where the UV intensity is measured? Thank you very much. Regards, Ondine

Poster: ondine.suavet

Posted Date: 2009-06-26 17:00:19.0

I would like to know if I can select the wavelength (340nm in my case)where the UV intensity is measured? Thank you very much. Regards, Ondine

Poster: ondine.suavet

Posted Date: 2009-06-26 16:59:48.0

I would like to know if I can select the wavelength (340nm in my case)where the UV intensity is measured? Thank you very much. Regards, Ondine

Poster: Greg

Posted Date: 2009-03-31 07:18:13.0

A response from Greg at Thorlabs to cslim: A member of our Technical Support group will send you the software ASAP. I apologize that we do not have this on our website already. We are working on adding it to the download section of our website (gray bar at top: Service -> Download).

Poster: cslim

Posted Date: 2009-03-29 01:16:56.0

We bought the thorlabs PM100D power meter but lost the CD. May I know where I can download the content in the CD? Regards, winston.

Poster: Laurie

Posted Date: 2009-03-06 16:23:31.0

Response from Laurie at Thorlabs to andyh: Thank you for your interest in our power and energy meters. Someone from our technical support staff will contact you shortly to offer a solution.

Poster: andyh

Posted Date: 2009-03-06 14:42:51.0

We just bought the old style meter (~2 months ago) along with a slim cell sensor and thermal sensor. It appears now that we cannot get a second meter of the style that would fit our current sensor cells. Is that correct? What would the cost be to change the connectors to the current style on our 2 sensor? We are interested in having two meter and sensors that are interchangeable. It looks like your product revisions have prevented us from achieving this. What are our options?

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