PEM200 User Manual 2
Launching the PEM Control Software and Verifying Communication with the PEM-200 Controller
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Main Interface ...................................................................................................................26
Scan Panel........................................................................................................................27
Debug Panel .....................................................................................................................29
Themes .............................................................................................................................30
Change COM port.............................................................................................................31
7 Communication Protocol.........................................................................................32
Port Settings......................................................................................................................32
Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) protocol ............................32
8 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................43
9 Maintenance.............................................................................................................44
Calibration...........................................................................................................44
Adjustment of Peak Retardation Calibration.....................................................................44
Maintenance........................................................................................................44
Cleaning ..............................................................................................................45
Recommended Optics Cleaning Solutions .......................................................................45
Cleaning the Optics...........................................................................................................45
A Calibration................................................................................................................48
PEM-200 Calibration ...........................................................................................48
Calibration Theory ..............................................................................................48
Light Sources for Modulator Calibration...........................................................50
Calibration Using an Oscilloscope....................................................................51
Multiple Reflection Techniques .........................................................................53
Static Waveplate Techniques.............................................................................54
Bessel Function Zero Methods..........................................................................54
Bessel Function Ratio Methods.........................................................................56
Parallel Polarizer Calibration at a Single Wavelength......................................57
B Specifications..........................................................................................................61
General- Controller .............................................................................................61
Parameter Specifications ...................................................................................61
Input / Output Specifications .............................................................................61
Environmental.....................................................................................................62
Approvals............................................................................................................62
EMC & Safety Standards....................................................................................62
C Optical Head Specifications ...................................................................................63
D User Support Information.......................................................................................64
PEM 200 Limited Warranty.................................................................................64
Exclusions.........................................................................................................................64
Overview of the PEM 200 Help System .............................................................65
Return For Repair Procedure.............................................................................65
Packaging .........................................................................................................................66
Items To Include................................................................................................................66
Shipping Arrangements.....................................................................................................66
Return Shipping Address..................................................................................................66
Shipping Costs..................................................................................................................66
