THORLABS PM160 User manual

USB and Bluetooth
Optical Power Meter
PM160, PM160T, PM160T-HP
User Manual
2019

Copyright © 2019 Thorlabs
Version:
Date: 1.8
14-May-2019

Foreword
Contents
1General Information 1
2
1.1 Ordering Codes and Accessories
2First Steps 3
3
2.1 Parts List 3
2.2 Requirements
3Operating Elements 4
4
3.1 PM160 Operating Elements 5
3.2 PM160T Operating Elements 6
3.3 PM160T-HP Operating Elements 7
3.4 Rear View PM160x
4Operating Instruction 8
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4.1 Local Operation 12
4.2 Remote Operation (Windows®) 12
4.3 Remote Operation (iOS®) 14
4.4 Firmware Updates
5Appendix 15
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5.1 Technical Data PM160 16
5.2 Technical Data PM160T, PM160T-HP 17
5.3 Energy Saving 18
5.4 Dimensions 21
5.5 Safety 23
5.6 Certifications and Compliances 25
5.7 Warranty 25
5.8 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 26
5.9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts and WEEE policy

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We aim to develop and produce the best solution for your application
in the field of optical measurement technique. To help us to live up to
your expectations and constantly improve our products we need
your ideas and suggestions. Therefore, please let us know about
possible criticism or ideas. We and our international partners are
looking forward to hearing from you.
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Note
This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form.
Please read this advice carefully!
Paragraphs preceded by this symbol explain hazards that could
damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause
loss of data.
Attention
Sections marked by this symbol explain dangers that might result in
personal injury or death. Always read the associated information
carefully, before performing the indicated procedure.
Warning

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1 General Information
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1 General Information
The Thorlabs PM160x Power Meters consist of an ultra-slim sensor connected to a portable
power meter with a built-in graphical organic LED (OLED) display. The ultra-slim sensor end of
the device connects to the handle with a joint mechanism that allows 270° of rotation. The
PM160x can be run as a hand held device or remotely using the Bluetooth or USB connec-
tions.
Settings can be changed either directly on the PM160x or through the utility software Optical
Power Monitor OPM from a PC, tablet or laptop that is connected via a fast USB interface or
Bluetooth. This makes it easy to integrate the instrument in test and measurement systems.
The OPM software, including the instrument drivers, is available for download from the
Thorlabs website. Please refer to the user manual of the OPM software for detailed function de-
scription.
The PM160x is available in three versions with different sensors:
·PM160: The silicon photodiode detects laser light or other monochromatic or near monochro-
matic light of optical power between 10 nW and 200 mW, and within the wavelength range of
400 - 1100 nm.
·PM160T: The thermal sensor detects light with optical power between 100 mW and 2 mW,
within the wavelength range of 0.19 - 10.6 µm.
·PM160T-HP: The high-power thermal sensor measures light with optical power between 10
mW and 70 W, and within the wavelength range of 190 nm - 20 µm.
PM160T and PM160T-HP are also capable of measuring power of broadband light sources due
to their integrated thermal sensors and flat absorption curve. They are well suited e.g. for LED,
SLED and supercontinuum sources.
Attention
Please find all safety information and warnings concerning this product in the chapter Safety
in the Appendix.
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PM160x
1.1 Ordering Codes and Accessories
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PM160
Handheld Power Meter with attached Silicon Photodiode; Optical Power Range:
10 nW - 200 mW; Wavelength Range: 400 - 1100 nm.
PM160T
Handheld Power Meter with attached Thermal Sensor; Optical Power Range:
100 µW - 2 mW; Wavelength Range: 0.19 - 10.6 µm
PM160T-HP
Handheld Power Meter with attached High-Power Thermal Sensor. Optical
Power Range: 10 mW - 70 W; Wavelength Range: 190 nm - 20 µm.
Accessories:
For fiber coupled applications, we recommend to use the following connectors fiber adapters:
Fiber Connector
Adapter for
internal SM05 thread (PM160)
Adapter for
internal SM1 thread (PM160T)
FC
PM20-FC
S120-FC
SC
PM20-SC
S120-SC
LC
PM20-LC
S120-LC
SMA
PM20-SMA
S120-SMA
ST
PM20-ST
S120-ST
Please visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com for various accessories like fiber adapters,
posts and post-holders, data sheets and further information.

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2 First Steps
3
2 First Steps
Inspect the shipping container for damage.
If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents
for completeness and tested the PM160x mechanically and electrically.
Verify that you have received the following items within the package:
2.1 Parts List
1. PM160x Wireless Handheld Power Meter in the ordered version.
2. USB cable, type ‘A’ to ‘micro USB’
3. SM05 Adapter (PM160) / SM1 Adapter (PM160T, PM160T-HP)
4. 0.9 mm (0.035") Hex Key (PM160T to mount the adapter)
5. Quick Reference
6. Certificate of Calibration
2.2 Requirements
The software Optical Power Monitor (OPM) for remote operation of the PM160x requires a PC
hardware and software environment as specified on the software website.

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PM160x
3 Operating Elements
3.1 PM160 Operating Elements
1
Sensor aperture
2
Slideable optical filter
3
SM05 adapter
5
270° rotatable arm with build-in sensor and optical filter
6
OLED display
7
Combined imperial/metric 8-32 / M4 threads for mounting (3 places)
8 to 11
Push buttons for local control, see chapter Rear View
12
USB connector
13
Integrated bluetooth antenna
The position of the slideable optical filter (2) is detected in order to correct the power read-out
accordingly.
The push buttons 8 to 11 are soft keys, their function is shown in the display. The functions as
stated on the rear panel are the defaults when the PM160 is switched off. The position for the
functions changes when the display orientation is changed.
The SM05 adapter can accommodate a Thorlabs fiber adapter.
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3 Operating Elements
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3.2 PM160T Operating Elements
1
Sensor aperture
4
SM1 adapter
5
270° rotatable arm with build-in sensor
6
OLED display
7
Combined imperial/metric 8-32 / M4 threads for mounting (3 places)
8 to 11
Push buttons for local control, see chapter Rear View
12
USB connector
13
Integrated bluetooth antenna
The push buttons 8 to 11 are soft keys, their function is shown in the display. The functions as
stated on the rear panel are the defaults when the PM160T is switched off. The position for the
functions changes when the display orientation is changed.
The SM1 adapter can accommodate a Thorlabs fiber adapter.
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PM160x
3.3 PM160T-HP Operating Elements
1
Sensor aperture
4
SM1 adapter
5
270° rotatable arm with build-in sensor
6
OLED display
7
Combined imperial/metric 8-32 / M4 threads for mounting (3 places)
8 to 11
Push buttons for local control, see chapter Rear View
12
USB connector
13
Integrated bluetooth antenna
The push buttons 8 to 11 are soft keys, their function is shown in the display. The functions as
stated on the rear panel are the defaults when the PM160T-HP is switched off. The position for
the functions changes when the display orientation is changed.
The SM1 adapter can accommodate a Thorlabs fiber adapter.
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