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METROLOGIC® INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Digital Laser Power Meter (45-545)Installation and User’s Guide

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DISCLAIMER

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. and the author or authors make no claims or warranties withrespect to the contents or accuracy of this publication, or the product it describes, includingany warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Any stated orexpressed warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liability for any damages, whetherspecial, indirect, or consequential, arising out of or in connection with the use of thispublication or the product it describes. Furthermore, the right is reserved to make anychanges to this publication without obligation to notify any person of such changes.Metrologic also reserves the right to make any changes to the product described herein.

Exclusion des responsabilitésMetrologic Instruments, Inc. et le/les auteur(s) ne sont ni garants, ni responsables pourl'exhaustivité et la correction des informations contenues dans cette brochure - que ce soitrelativement à leur teneur et à l' exactitude - ou pour le produit qui y est décrit. Ils ne sont enoutre responsables d'aucune garantie de propriété ou de qualité pour un usage particulier.Toutes les assurances nommées ou exprimées excluent toute garantie ou responsabilitépour les dommages spéciaux, indirects ou des suites de l'utilisation de cette brochure ou duproduit qui y est décrit respectivement. en rapport avec l'emploi de cette brochure et duproduit qui y est décrit. Il leur est également réservé le droit de procéder à des modificationsde cette brochure sans avoir à en avertir qui que ce soit. Metrologic se réserve en outre ledroit de procéder à des modifications du produit qui y est décrit.

HaftungsausschlußMetrologic Instruments, Inc. und der/die Autor(en) übernehmen keinerlei Gewähr und haftennicht für die Richtigkeit im Hinblick auf Inhalt oder Genauigkeit der Angaben dieserVeröffentlichung oder des hierin beschriebenen Produkts. Sie übernehmen ebenso keinerleiEignungsgarantie oder Gewährleistung durchschnittlicher Qualität für einen bestimmtenZweck. Alle benannten oder ausdrücklichen Zusicherungen schließen sämtlicheVerpflichtungen oder Haftungen aus jeglichem Schaden aus, ganz gleich ob speziell,indirekt oder als Folge der Verwendung dieser Veröffentlichung oder des hierinbeschriebenen Produkts bzw. in Zusammenhang mit der Verwendung dieserVeröffentlichung oder des hierin beschriebenen Produkts. Darüber hinaus wird das Rechtvorbehalten, Änderungen an dieser Veröffentlichung vorzunehmen ohne die Verpflichtung,irgend jemanden über solche Änderungen zu unterrichten. Metrologic behält sich ferner dasRecht vor, Änderungen an dem hierin beschriebenen Produkt vorzunehmen.

Esclusione della responsabilitàLa Metrologic Instruments, Inc. e l’autore/gli autori non assumono nessuna garanzia enon rispondono della correttezza per quanto riguarda il contenuto o la precisione diquanto indicato nel presente Manuale o del prodotto in esso descritto. Neppure essiassumono una garanzia per l’idoneità o una garanzia della qualità media per undeterminato scopo. Tutte le garanzie citate o fatte espressamente escludonoqualsiasi obbligo o responsabilità derivanti da qualsiasi danno, indipendentementedal fatto che questo obbligo/questa responsabilità risulti in particolare, indirettamenteo come conseguenza dall’uso del presente Manuale o del prodotto in esso descrittooppure se è legato/a all’uso del presente Manuale o del prodotto in esso descritto.Inoltre ci si riserva il diritto di modificare il presente Manuale senza essere obbligatiad informare persona alcuna circa dette modifiche. Metrologic si riserva il diritto diapportare modifiche al prodotto descritto nel presente Manuale.

LOCATIONS

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

North America Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO90 Coles Road Tel: 856-228-8100Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: 856-228-6673

Email: [email protected]: www.metrologic.com

EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS

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82178 Puchheim b. Email: [email protected], Germany Germany Email: [email protected]

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SOUTH AMERICA

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Copyright

© 2004 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or storedin any form or by any means without prior written consent, except by reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review,or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976.

Products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1

Safety and Operating Precautions ....................................................................... 2

Parts of the Digital Laser Power Meter................................................................. 3

Battery Installation................................................................................................ 4

Taking Measurements in Standard and Sample/Hold Mode................................ 5

Taking Measurements in Percentage Ratiometric Mode ..................................... 7

Output .................................................................................................................. 8

Recalibration ........................................................................................................ 8

Warranty – Shipping – Service............................................................................. 9

Disclaimer .......................................................................................................... 10

WARRANTY - SHIPPING - SERVICE

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OUTPUT

A BNC output jack on the front panel provides a 0 to +2 volt analogsignal. The voltage of the output in milli-volts is the same as the readingon the display except that the decimal places are ignored. If the displayreads 0.500 mW, the output will be 500 mV. The output has a 1 ohmimpedance. The meter’s frequency response is DC to 100 kHz. This isadequate to permit the meter to be used as a demodulator for an audiofrequency modulated laser beam.

RECALIBRATION

Where exacting precision and accuracy are required, annual recalibrationis recommended. Where a deviation of a few percent is acceptable, themeter typically deviates very little over a several year period.

Metrologic offers factory recalibration at a nominal cost. ContactMetrologic for current price and shipping instructions.

If field recalibration is desired, a suitable standard is available, and themeter is functioning normally, the display and output can be recalibratedas follows:

1. Position the detector cell (or optically block the detector cell) so aminimal amount of ambient light is getting into the cell, then rotatethe zero offset knob to obtain a zero reading. (To obtain a zeroreading, reduce to no more than .5% of the chosen range theamount of ambient light getting into the cell.)

Illuminate the detector cell aperture with a source of known brightness.With a small, flat blade screwdriver, adjust the CAL. potentiometer untilthe display equals the standard.

INTRODUCTION

The digital laser power meter (45-545) provides accuracy required forresearch applications and for CDRH compliance measurements. Itemploys a LCD display with large, 12 mm (.47") - high numerals. Thisunit operates in three modes: standard, sample/hold, and percentageratiometer. In standard and sample/hold mode, the meter’s four rangeshave full scale readings for 19.99 µW, 199.9 µW, 1.999 mW, and 19.99mW.

Calibration is within 2% of full scale for the 633 nm of He-Ne(helium-neon) or 675 nm of LED laser light. For monochromatic light orother wavelengths within the meter’s 430 to 950 nm range, a built-inradiometric filter corrects to within 10% of standard. An analog signal,available from a BNC output terminal, may be used to drive strip chartrecorders, oscilloscopes, and other devices. Signals up to 100 kHz canbe detected and amplified. The analog output ranges from 0 to +2 volts.

The meter’s detector cell may be exposed to bright light without damagebecause circuitry within the amplifier protects the instrument from anoverload up to 20 mW.

The detector, a silicon photo sensor with 1 cm active area, has a 7mmdiameter aperture, 30 degree acceptance angle. The detector ismounted in a 25.4 mm diameter cell on a 0.5 m retractable shieldedcable.

The meter may be powered by either 115 VAC or two 9V batteries. Themeter will automatically disconnect the batteries when 115 VAC is in use. A small step-down (230 VAC to 115 VAC) transformer is required if themeter will be powered by 230 VAC.

The size of the case is 60 mm (length) x 135 mm (width) x 175 mm(height).

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SAFETY AND OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before opening the unit, unplug the AC line cord from the receptacle. NEVER open the unit until it is certain the AC line cord is unplugged.

The following operating precautions should also be observed:

Never measure the output of any light source until it isdetermined to be 20 mW or less. Extremely high intensitysources can damage the silicon photo detector.

Always begin readings at the highest range.

Turn the meter off and unplug the line cord from the ACreceptacle when not in use.

TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN PERCENTAGE RATIOMETRIC MODE

The meter will perform a percentage calculation of the transmitted beamonce it has been reflected from a mirror or passed through an attenuatorwhen the Set 100% feature has been implemented.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure the meter is on,the mode switch is in the CONT (Continuous) position, and the rangeselector is in the Set 100% position.

1. Turn the Set 100% knob clockwiseas far as it can turn.

2. Position the detector cell (oroptically block the detector cell) soa minimal amount of ambient lightis getting into the cell, then rotatethe zero offset knob to obtain azero reading. (To obtain a zeroreading, reduce to no more than.5% of the chosen range theamount of ambient light gettinginto the cell.)

3. Illuminate the detector cel laperture with the beam powerpreviously measured from .5 mWto 1.5 mW. Rotate the Set 100%knob again to obtain a 100.0reading. Refer to Example A infigure 2.

4. Aim the beam onto the measuredobject (mirror or attenuator) andmeasure the transmitted power ofthis beam. The LCD display willshow the co-efficient of thetransmission in percentage. Referto Examples B and C in figure 2.

Example A

Laser

Detector Cell

100.0

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

Beam

90.0

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

Detector Cell

Laser

Beam

Mirror

20.0

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

Detector Cell

LaserBeam

Attenuator

Example B

Example C

20.0%

90.0%

Figure 2

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TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN STANDARD AND SAMPLE/HOLD MODE

Sample/Hold Mode:

1. Repeat Step 1 of Standard Mode.

2. Flip the mode switch toward the middle position.

3. Flip and release the mode switch toward the RESET position oneto three times with ½ - 1 sec intervals until a zero reading on thedisplay is obtained. (0 ± 5 of last digit)

4. To measure the power of laser light, illuminate the detector cellaperture with the laser beam for no less than 10 ms. If the readingis less than 199 (ignore the decimal point), flip the mode switchtoward the CONT (Continuous) position. Rotate the range selectorclockwise to the next lower range and repeat Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4until the reading is more than 199.

PARTS OF THE DIGITAL LASER POWER METER

Becoming familiar with the features of the digital laser power meter willhelp when operating the unit. The following illustration and list explain thepertinent parts.

Figure 1

LCD Display Displays the measurement.

Zero Offset Sets zero before every application.

Range Selector Specifies the milliwatt (mW), microwatt (µW)scale or sets the power meter to percentageratiometric mode.

Cal. Calibrates the meter against the standard.

Set 100% Sets the display to 100.00 reading of a transmittedbeam before starting ratiometric measurements.

Mode Switch Specifies if standard (CONT: Continuous) orsample/hold mode is in use.

BNC Output Jack Provides a 0 to +2 volt analog signal.

Detector Cell Detects measurable light.

ON/OFF Switch Turns the unit on or off.

Line Cord Plugs into a 115 VAC outlet.

LCD Display

.000

Zero Offset Range Selector

Cal.

Set 100%

Mode SwitchBNC Output JackON/OFF

Switch Detector Cell

Line Cord

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

The meter may be powered by either 115 VAC or two 9V batteries. Themeter will automatically disconnect the batteries when 115 VAC is in use. A small step-down (230 VAC to 115 VAC) transformer is required if themeter will be powered by 230 VAC.

To install the batteries:

1. Make sure the AC line cord is unplugged.

2. From the corners of the front panel remove the four screws, thenlift the panel from the base.

3. Place two 9V batteries into the battery holders located on the backof the PC board.

4. Replace the front panel and screws. Once the panel is secured tothe case, plug the AC line cord into an AC outlet again.

The meter will operate for approximately twenty (20) hours on a pair ofzinc carbon batteries; for alkaline batteries it will operate twenty-five (25)hours.

Voltage is continuously monitored by the meter’s circuitry. In the upperleft-hand corner of the LCD display, the message “Lo Batt” or a left pointedarrow will appear when the batteries are below 7V, or when the meter isoperating from an AC outlet having less than 85 VAC.

TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN STANDARD AND SAMPLE/HOLD MODE

In standard mode (CONT: Continuous), the meter will display the powerof the measured laser light as long as the detector cell aperture isilluminated by the laser beam. In sample/hold mode, the meter willdisplay the maximum power of the measured laser light until reset ischosen.

Before performing the following procedures, make sure the meter is on,the mode switch is in the CONT (Continuous) position, and the rangeselector is in the 20 mW position. Also, before starting measurements,position the photocell and its cord.

During each session, avoid touching or moving the detector cell and itscord while taking measurements because any movement of the detectorcell or cord may cause an inaccurate measurement. This becomesespecially important as the range of the meter becomes lower (moresensitive).

Standard Mode:

1. Position the detector cell (or optically block the detector cell) so aminimal amount of ambient light is getting into the cell, then rotatethe zero offset knob to obtain a zero reading. (Reduce the amountof ambient light getting into the cell to no more than .5% of thechosen range to obtain a zero reading.)

2. Illuminate the detector cell aperture with the laser beam. If thereading is less than 1.99, rotate the range selector clockwise to asuccessively lower scale while obtaining a zero reading each timeby repeating Step 1.

3. To measure the power of laser light, illuminate the detector cellaperture once again with the laser beam.

Note: If the input exceeds the capability of any range, the meterwill indicate “1” and the numerals in decimal places will notappear.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

The meter may be powered by either 115 VAC or two 9V batteries. Themeter will automatically disconnect the batteries when 115 VAC is in use. A small step-down (230 VAC to 115 VAC) transformer is required if themeter will be powered by 230 VAC.

To install the batteries:

1. Make sure the AC line cord is unplugged.

2. From the corners of the front panel remove the four screws, thenlift the panel from the base.

3. Place two 9V batteries into the battery holders located on the backof the PC board.

4. Replace the front panel and screws. Once the panel is secured tothe case, plug the AC line cord into an AC outlet again.

The meter will operate for approximately twenty (20) hours on a pair ofzinc carbon batteries; for alkaline batteries it will operate twenty-five (25)hours.

Voltage is continuously monitored by the meter’s circuitry. In the upperleft-hand corner of the LCD display, the message “Lo Batt” or a left pointedarrow will appear when the batteries are below 7V, or when the meter isoperating from an AC outlet having less than 85 VAC.

TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN STANDARD AND SAMPLE/HOLD MODE

In standard mode (CONT: Continuous), the meter will display the powerof the measured laser light as long as the detector cell aperture isilluminated by the laser beam. In sample/hold mode, the meter willdisplay the maximum power of the measured laser light until reset ischosen.

Before performing the following procedures, make sure the meter is on,the mode switch is in the CONT (Continuous) position, and the rangeselector is in the 20 mW position. Also, before starting measurements,position the photocell and its cord.

During each session, avoid touching or moving the detector cell and itscord while taking measurements because any movement of the detectorcell or cord may cause an inaccurate measurement. This becomesespecially important as the range of the meter becomes lower (moresensitive).

Standard Mode:

1. Position the detector cell (or optically block the detector cell) so aminimal amount of ambient light is getting into the cell, then rotatethe zero offset knob to obtain a zero reading. (Reduce the amountof ambient light getting into the cell to no more than .5% of thechosen range to obtain a zero reading.)

2. Illuminate the detector cell aperture with the laser beam. If thereading is less than 1.99, rotate the range selector clockwise to asuccessively lower scale while obtaining a zero reading each timeby repeating Step 1.

3. To measure the power of laser light, illuminate the detector cellaperture once again with the laser beam.

Note: If the input exceeds the capability of any range, the meterwill indicate “1” and the numerals in decimal places will notappear.

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TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN STANDARD AND SAMPLE/HOLD MODE

Sample/Hold Mode:

1. Repeat Step 1 of Standard Mode.

2. Flip the mode switch toward the middle position.

3. Flip and release the mode switch toward the RESET position oneto three times with ½ - 1 sec intervals until a zero reading on thedisplay is obtained. (0 ± 5 of last digit)

4. To measure the power of laser light, illuminate the detector cellaperture with the laser beam for no less than 10 ms. If the readingis less than 199 (ignore the decimal point), flip the mode switchtoward the CONT (Continuous) position. Rotate the range selectorclockwise to the next lower range and repeat Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4until the reading is more than 199.

PARTS OF THE DIGITAL LASER POWER METER

Becoming familiar with the features of the digital laser power meter willhelp when operating the unit. The following illustration and list explain thepertinent parts.

Figure 1

LCD Display Displays the measurement.

Zero Offset Sets zero before every application.

Range Selector Specifies the milliwatt (mW), microwatt (µW)scale or sets the power meter to percentageratiometric mode.

Cal. Calibrates the meter against the standard.

Set 100% Sets the display to 100.00 reading of a transmittedbeam before starting ratiometric measurements.

Mode Switch Specifies if standard (CONT: Continuous) orsample/hold mode is in use.

BNC Output Jack Provides a 0 to +2 volt analog signal.

Detector Cell Detects measurable light.

ON/OFF Switch Turns the unit on or off.

Line Cord Plugs into a 115 VAC outlet.

LCD Display

.000

Zero Offset Range Selector

Cal.

Set 100%

Mode SwitchBNC Output JackON/OFF

Switch Detector Cell

Line Cord

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

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SAFETY AND OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before opening the unit, unplug the AC line cord from the receptacle. NEVER open the unit until it is certain the AC line cord is unplugged.

The following operating precautions should also be observed:

Never measure the output of any light source until it isdetermined to be 20 mW or less. Extremely high intensitysources can damage the silicon photo detector.

Always begin readings at the highest range.

Turn the meter off and unplug the line cord from the ACreceptacle when not in use.

TAKING MEASUREMENTS IN PERCENTAGE RATIOMETRIC MODE

The meter will perform a percentage calculation of the transmitted beamonce it has been reflected from a mirror or passed through an attenuatorwhen the Set 100% feature has been implemented.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure the meter is on,the mode switch is in the CONT (Continuous) position, and the rangeselector is in the Set 100% position.

1. Turn the Set 100% knob clockwiseas far as it can turn.

2. Position the detector cell (oroptically block the detector cell) soa minimal amount of ambient lightis getting into the cell, then rotatethe zero offset knob to obtain azero reading. (To obtain a zeroreading, reduce to no more than.5% of the chosen range theamount of ambient light gettinginto the cell.)

3. Illuminate the detector cel laperture with the beam powerpreviously measured from .5 mWto 1.5 mW. Rotate the Set 100%knob again to obtain a 100.0reading. Refer to Example A infigure 2.

4. Aim the beam onto the measuredobject (mirror or attenuator) andmeasure the transmitted power ofthis beam. The LCD display willshow the co-efficient of thetransmission in percentage. Referto Examples B and C in figure 2.

Example A

Laser

Detector Cell

100.0

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

Beam

90.0

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

Detector Cell

Laser

Beam

Mirror

20.0

LASER POWER METERPEAK/CONT. 200µW

20mW

2mW

OFFSET

CONT. SET

20mW

RESET

OUTPUT

100%

500

ON

ZERO

OFF

POWER

CAL.

Detector Cell

LaserBeam

Attenuator

Example B

Example C

20.0%

90.0%

Figure 2

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OUTPUT

A BNC output jack on the front panel provides a 0 to +2 volt analogsignal. The voltage of the output in milli-volts is the same as the readingon the display except that the decimal places are ignored. If the displayreads 0.500 mW, the output will be 500 mV. The output has a 1 ohmimpedance. The meter’s frequency response is DC to 100 kHz. This isadequate to permit the meter to be used as a demodulator for an audiofrequency modulated laser beam.

RECALIBRATION

Where exacting precision and accuracy are required, annual recalibrationis recommended. Where a deviation of a few percent is acceptable, themeter typically deviates very little over a several year period.

Metrologic offers factory recalibration at a nominal cost. ContactMetrologic for current price and shipping instructions.

If field recalibration is desired, a suitable standard is available, and themeter is functioning normally, the display and output can be recalibratedas follows:

1. Position the detector cell (or optically block the detector cell) so aminimal amount of ambient light is getting into the cell, then rotatethe zero offset knob to obtain a zero reading. (To obtain a zeroreading, reduce to no more than .5% of the chosen range theamount of ambient light getting into the cell.)

Illuminate the detector cell aperture with a source of known brightness.With a small, flat blade screwdriver, adjust the CAL. potentiometer untilthe display equals the standard.

INTRODUCTION

The digital laser power meter (45-545) provides accuracy required forresearch applications and for CDRH compliance measurements. Itemploys a LCD display with large, 12 mm (.47") - high numerals. Thisunit operates in three modes: standard, sample/hold, and percentageratiometer. In standard and sample/hold mode, the meter’s four rangeshave full scale readings for 19.99 µW, 199.9 µW, 1.999 mW, and 19.99mW.

Calibration is within 2% of full scale for the 633 nm of He-Ne(helium-neon) or 675 nm of LED laser light. For monochromatic light orother wavelengths within the meter’s 430 to 950 nm range, a built-inradiometric filter corrects to within 10% of standard. An analog signal,available from a BNC output terminal, may be used to drive strip chartrecorders, oscilloscopes, and other devices. Signals up to 100 kHz canbe detected and amplified. The analog output ranges from 0 to +2 volts.

The meter’s detector cell may be exposed to bright light without damagebecause circuitry within the amplifier protects the instrument from anoverload up to 20 mW.

The detector, a silicon photo sensor with 1 cm active area, has a 7mmdiameter aperture, 30 degree acceptance angle. The detector ismounted in a 25.4 mm diameter cell on a 0.5 m retractable shieldedcable.

The meter may be powered by either 115 VAC or two 9V batteries. Themeter will automatically disconnect the batteries when 115 VAC is in use. A small step-down (230 VAC to 115 VAC) transformer is required if themeter will be powered by 230 VAC.

The size of the case is 60 mm (length) x 135 mm (width) x 175 mm(height).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1

Safety and Operating Precautions ....................................................................... 2

Parts of the Digital Laser Power Meter................................................................. 3

Battery Installation................................................................................................ 4

Taking Measurements in Standard and Sample/Hold Mode................................ 5

Taking Measurements in Percentage Ratiometric Mode ..................................... 7

Output .................................................................................................................. 8

Recalibration ........................................................................................................ 8

Warranty – Shipping – Service............................................................................. 9

Disclaimer .......................................................................................................... 10

WARRANTY - SHIPPING - SERVICE

Limited WarrantyMetrologic products are warranted against defects in materials orworkmanship, except where the product has been damaged, mishandledor modified. The laser power meter has a 90-day limited warranty fromdate of manufacture.Damage or Loss in Shipment:Standard rules govern loss and damage in shipping. As soon as thepackage leaves the F.O.B. point, it becomes the customer’s property,even if lost or damaged in shipment. The carrier, however, will beresponsible for any loss or damage during shipment as long as the buyerobserves the following rules:

Refuse any package that is not in perfect condition. Once a packagehas been accepted, the buyer must initiate and collect insuranceclaims.

If damage is discovered during unpacking, keep all packing materialand notify the carrier immediately. The carrier must note the damageand make a concealed damage report.

When notifying Metrologic of damages, have the followinginformation available: purchase order number or Metrologic ordernumber; date of arrival and nature of damages; date carrier was firstnotified and names of the employees contacted and those makingthe concealed damage inspection.

Repairs/ServiceMetrologic will repair or replace a power meter or part only after thefailure has been analyzed at the factory. Warranty repairs are made at noextra charge and are guaranteed for the balance of the warranty period. Ifan item is out of warranty, repairs will not be undertaken until thecustomer approves the cost of the repair. Before returning the unit,however, call Metrologic for a Return Authorization Number (RMA).Return PolicyMetrologic will pay the return-to-customer shipping and insurancecharges for warranty repair deliveries made within the Unites States byUnited Parcel Service or Parcel Post. The customers pay the cost ofreturn shipments for out-of-warranty items. Lasers, marked “returned asreceived,” will be shipped freight charges C.O.D. Items refused for suchcharges will be disposed of after 60 days. Pack returned items carefullywith a statement of the problem and name and telephone number of theperson who should be contacted.

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DISCLAIMER

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Exclusion des responsabilitésMetrologic Instruments, Inc. et le/les auteur(s) ne sont ni garants, ni responsables pourl'exhaustivité et la correction des informations contenues dans cette brochure - que ce soitrelativement à leur teneur et à l' exactitude - ou pour le produit qui y est décrit. Ils ne sont enoutre responsables d'aucune garantie de propriété ou de qualité pour un usage particulier.Toutes les assurances nommées ou exprimées excluent toute garantie ou responsabilitépour les dommages spéciaux, indirects ou des suites de l'utilisation de cette brochure ou duproduit qui y est décrit respectivement. en rapport avec l'emploi de cette brochure et duproduit qui y est décrit. Il leur est également réservé le droit de procéder à des modificationsde cette brochure sans avoir à en avertir qui que ce soit. Metrologic se réserve en outre ledroit de procéder à des modifications du produit qui y est décrit.

HaftungsausschlußMetrologic Instruments, Inc. und der/die Autor(en) übernehmen keinerlei Gewähr und haftennicht für die Richtigkeit im Hinblick auf Inhalt oder Genauigkeit der Angaben dieserVeröffentlichung oder des hierin beschriebenen Produkts. Sie übernehmen ebenso keinerleiEignungsgarantie oder Gewährleistung durchschnittlicher Qualität für einen bestimmtenZweck. Alle benannten oder ausdrücklichen Zusicherungen schließen sämtlicheVerpflichtungen oder Haftungen aus jeglichem Schaden aus, ganz gleich ob speziell,indirekt oder als Folge der Verwendung dieser Veröffentlichung oder des hierinbeschriebenen Produkts bzw. in Zusammenhang mit der Verwendung dieserVeröffentlichung oder des hierin beschriebenen Produkts. Darüber hinaus wird das Rechtvorbehalten, Änderungen an dieser Veröffentlichung vorzunehmen ohne die Verpflichtung,irgend jemanden über solche Änderungen zu unterrichten. Metrologic behält sich ferner dasRecht vor, Änderungen an dem hierin beschriebenen Produkt vorzunehmen.

Esclusione della responsabilitàLa Metrologic Instruments, Inc. e l’autore/gli autori non assumono nessuna garanzia enon rispondono della correttezza per quanto riguarda il contenuto o la precisione diquanto indicato nel presente Manuale o del prodotto in esso descritto. Neppure essiassumono una garanzia per l’idoneità o una garanzia della qualità media per undeterminato scopo. Tutte le garanzie citate o fatte espressamente escludonoqualsiasi obbligo o responsabilità derivanti da qualsiasi danno, indipendentementedal fatto che questo obbligo/questa responsabilità risulti in particolare, indirettamenteo come conseguenza dall’uso del presente Manuale o del prodotto in esso descrittooppure se è legato/a all’uso del presente Manuale o del prodotto in esso descritto.Inoltre ci si riserva il diritto di modificare il presente Manuale senza essere obbligatiad informare persona alcuna circa dette modifiche. Metrologic si riserva il diritto diapportare modifiche al prodotto descritto nel presente Manuale.

LOCATIONS

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

North America Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO90 Coles Road Tel: 856-228-8100Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: 856-228-6673

Email: [email protected]: www.metrologic.com

EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS

Germany, Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: +49 89 89019 0Middle East and Africa Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: +49 89 89019 200

82178 Puchheim b. Email: [email protected], Germany Germany Email: [email protected]

Spain Metrologic Eria lbérica SL Tel: +34 913 272 400Julián Camarillo 29, D-1 Fax: +34 913 273 829Edificio Diapasón Email: [email protected] Madrid

Italy Metrologic Instruments Italia srl Tel: +39 0 51 6511978Via Emilia 70 Fax: +39 0 51 652133740064 Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO) Email: [email protected]

France Metrologic Eria France SA Tel: +33 (0) 1 48.63.78.7869 Rue de la Belle Etoile Fax: +33 (0) 1 48.63.24.94ZI Paris Nord II, BP 50057 Email: [email protected] – ROISSY CDG CEDEX

United Kingdom Metrologic Instruments UK Limited Tel: +44 (0) 1256 36590058 Tempus Business Centre Fax: +44 (0) 1256 365955Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke Email: [email protected] RG21 6XG

ASIA

Singapore Metrologic Asia (Pte) Ltd Tel: 65-6842-7155No. 8 Kaki Bukit Place Fax: 65-6842-71664th Floor Email: [email protected] 416186

China Metro (Suzhou) Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: 86-512-62572511221 Xing Hai Street Fax: 86-512-62571517Suzhou Industrial Park Email: [email protected], China215021

Japan Metrologic Japan Co., Ltd. Tel: 81-03-3839-8511Matsunoya Building, 6 Floor Fax: 81-03-3839-85193-14-8 Higashiueno Email: [email protected], Tokyo 110-0015 Japan

SOUTH AMERICA

Brazil Metrologic do Brasil Ltda. Tel: 55-11-5182-8226Rua da Paz 2059 Fax: 55-11-5182-8315CEP 04713-002 Email: [email protected]ácara Santo AntônioSão Paulo, SP, Brasil

Outside Brazil Metrologic South America Tel: 55-11-5182-7273Rua da Paz 2059 Fax: 55-11-5182-7198CEP 04713-002 Email: [email protected]ácara Santo AntônioSão Paulo, SP, Brasil

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