PD300-MS | Laser Photodiode Sensors | Power Sensors - Ophir

PD300-MS

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Description: 

The PD300-MS is a Microscope Slide power sensor that measures optical power at the sample plane of a microscope. The silicon photodiode measures from 350nm to 1100nm at optical powers ranging from 3µW to 1W and is designed to be a microscopy power sensor that answers the needs of fluorescence excitation measurements. The thin power sensor has a footprint of 76.0 mm x 25.2 mm matching that of a standard microscope slide. The sensing area is sealed and cleanable, allowing it to easily measure the output of high NA objectives that use immersion medium such as water / oil / glycerol as well as in air. The PD300-MS microscope slide power meter comes with a 1.5 meter cable for connecting to a meter or PC interface.

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Specification

Datasheet
  • 18x18mm
  • 350-1100nm
  • 3µW-1W
  • 76 L x 25 W x 2.5 D (mm)
  • N.A
  • 20W/cm²
  • 0.2 s
  • 1W
  • CE, UKCA, China RoHS
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FAQ

Do I need to recalibrate my instrument? How often must it be recalibrated?

Unless otherwise indicated, Ophir sensors and meters should be recalibrated within 18 months after initial purchase, and then once a year after that.

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How can I measure light coming out of an oil immersion objective?

This is easy with the PD300-MS all you need to do is place a drop of oil on the center of the sensor surface and immerse the objective lens in it. After measurement just wipe down the sensor and clean it for another use.

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The area of the sensor is large, can I measure light at any point on it?

The sensor is large in order to 'catch' light coming out of the objective at large angles, it is most accurate when the light is centered on the surface – you should use the target on the backside of the sensor to position the sensor optimally.

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In this short "Basics" video, we review in general the use of photodiode sensors for measuring very low laser powers.

Experiments using fluorescence microscopy? Ophir’s new PD300-MS Microscope Slide Power Meter lets you accurately measure the exact amount of light applied to a specimen, so experimental results across different equipment can be…objectively compared. The PD300-MS has the footprint of a standard microscope slide, and goes right in the object plane of your microscope.

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Tutorials

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