USB interface module T-RAD

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The T-RAD is a microprocessor-based digital radiometer that includes a 12-bit ADC and unique DSP lock-in software. It is powered by a USB connection, which also acts as a virtual COM port. When a THZ-B terahertz pyroelectric detector is plugged into the T-RAD module, the module reads the content of the head's EEPROM, which identifies the detector and provides calibration and wavelength correction data. The LabView software supplied with the device makes it very easy to set up the radiometer, measure a THz or broadband source and record data. The software is compatible with Windows 7,8 & 10. INSTRUMENT CONTROL AND STRIP CHART Instrument controls and the radiant power measurement are always visible, making it easy to change the radiometer settings, no matter which display tab is selected. Instrument controls include: range, filter tau, batch size, data collection mode, reset options, and a null button for background cancellation. In addition, there are more set up and operation status indicators including: detector Rv, wavelength, frequency (actual), locked and frequency in range lights. The strip chart displays the radiant power measurement in watts, either continuously or by the batch. Select full scale, auto scale or use our manual scaling option. INSTRUMENT CONTROL AND TUNING NEEDLE The "tune" tab selects the very useful "tuning needle" display. This is a simulated analog meter whose speed is determined by the "filter tau" setting. It is expected to be used during the set-up of a radiometer with a source.