Digital Photometer
Operator’s Manual
Model Numbers:
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Copyright © 2012
Previous Printings 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2001
by Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc.
Revision - F
Printed in the United States of America
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
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INtrODuctION
This manual provides information about Industrial Fiber Optics’ Digital
Photometer. It contains all the information you need to operate this device safely
and knowledgeably, even if you are a novice to this technology. Please read the
manual carefully before operating.
As soon as you receive this laser, inspect it and the shipping container for
damage. If any damage is found, immediately refer to the section of this manual
entitled ShIPmenT DAmAge ClAImS.
Industrial Fiber Optics makes every effort to incorporate state-of-the-art tech-
nology, highest quality and dependability in its products. We constantly explore
new ideas and products to best serve the rapidly expanding needs of industry
and education. We encourage comments that you may have about our products,
and we welcome the opportunity to discuss new ideas that may better serve
your needs. For more information about our company and products refer to http//
www.i-fiberoptics.com on the Internet.
Thank you for selecting this Industrial Fiber Optics product. We hope it
meets your expectations and provides many hours of productive activity.
Sincerely,
the Industrial Fiber Optics team
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction……………………….................…….....…………..……
Laser cLassIFIcatIONs............................................................
BackgrOuND................................................................................
geNeraL INFOrMatION........….............................……...……....
Control/Display Unit....................................................................
PrODuct sPecIFIcatIONs…………................….......................
saFety….............................................................................……….
Electrical......................................................................................
Optical..........................................................................................
INItIaL checkOut…................................................................…
OPeratINg PrOceDures….......................................................
Monitoring Solar Energy..............................................................
Measuring a Laser Beam’s Power...............................................
trOuBLeshOOtINg…......................................................……….
servIce aND MaINteNaNce.....….............................……..…...
Battery Installation.......................................................................
“Zeroing” Procedure...................................................................
Malfunctions.................................................................................
WarraNty.....................................................................................
shIPMeNt DaMage cLaIMs.......................................................
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