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Chapter 6 – Measuring with the Pyroelectric and PD10 Heads 
Configuring Measurement Settings 
Configuring Laser Wavelengths 
Metallic and PD10 Heads 
For metallic and PD10 heads, the absorption of the detector coating varies 
somewhat according to wavelength. The correction curve for the absorber is 
stored in the head EEROM. This correction curve ensures that the power reading 
is correct at all laser wavelengths.  
Broadband (BB) Heads 
Broadband (BB) heads have less variation according to wavelength. For 
broadband heads, fixed wavelength ranges are provided, similar to thermopile 
heads.  
Selecting the Range 
Pyroelectric heads cover a wide range of energies (from tens of nanojoules to 
tens of joules) depending on the type of head in use. In order to provide accuracy 
throughout the range, the electronics of the head must be configured to work in a 
range that is most suited to your needs. 
To configure the range when you know the approximate range of the 
expected readings: 
1.  Select the range from the Range drop down list in the Measurement 
Parameters Area. The instrument will configure itself according to the 
selected range. 
 
Figure 6-2 Range Drop Down List 
  Warning: While measuring pulsing lasers, an erroneous energy reading will 
result if the energy range is not set up correctly. 
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