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PRO8000 Shown with 8 Installed Modulesand Rack Mounting Adapter Easy-to-Read Display PRO800 2-Slot Benchtop Enclosure, ![]() Please Wait Features
Thorlabs' PRO8 test and measurement platforms are designed to operate electrical and optical modules for telecom testing and other applications. They control a broad family of interchangeable modular devices (see table to the right) and can be operated independent of an external computer. Three different versions are available: 2-slot benchtop (PRO800), 8-slot rack-mountable (PRO8000), and 8-slot rack-mountable for high-power applications (PRO8000-4). The 8-slot chassis options are compatible with our 19" Rack Mounting System. Modules To meet individual experimental needs, PRO8 chassis are made to order and custom configured with individually selected modules. Prior to placing an order, please contact Tech Support so that we can assist with determining your custom configuration. The table to the upper right lists all available modules. Customers may also order the chassis and modules separately. Different cables are required to connect the PRO8 modules to a Thorlabs Laser Diode Mount. The cables, which have a length of 1.5 m, must be ordered separately. Pin diagrams are shown near the bottom of this page.
*Non-condensing Software for the PRO800/PRO8000 Series Use this link to download the below software packages: The available software is organized into the following categories:
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The PRO800 Chassis is perfect for the lab environment and can accommodate up to two modules. This made-to-order chassis can be custom configured with up to two modules that best meet individual experimental needs prior to purchase (see image at right). The chassis can also be ordered empty, without any pre-installed modules. The empty slots of the PRO800 can be covered using PRO8000-C front cover plates (sold separately below). ![]()
The PRO8000 Chassis can accept up to 8 modules and is ideally suited for the needs of large test setups. This made-to-order chassis can be custom configured with up to eight modules that best meet individual experimental needs prior to purchase (see image at right). The chassis can also be ordered empty, without any pre-installed modules. The empty slots of the PRO8000 can be covered using PRO8000-C front cover plates (sold separately below). The higher maximum output current offered by the PRO8000-4 over the PRO8000 may be useful depending on which combination of PRO8 Series Modules are used with the platform. Please refer to the Available PRO8 Series Modules table in the Overview tab above to verify if the combination of modules requires the 32 A max output current offered by the PRO8000-4. As shown in the image to the right, our PRO8000-R32 Rack-Mounting Handles (sold separately) can be attached to the chassis, allowing it to be integrated into our 19" Rack Mounting System. ![]()
The PRO8000-4 Chassis can accept up to 8 modules, is ideally suited for the needs of large test setups, and meets high-power and current demands. This made-to-order chassis can be custom configured with up to eight modules that best meet individual experimental needs prior to purchase (see image at right). The chassis can also be ordered empty, without any pre-installed modules. The empty slots of the PRO8000-4 can be covered using PRO8000-C front cover plates (sold separately below). The higher maximum output current offered by the PRO8000-4 over the PRO8000 may be useful depending on which combination of PRO8 Series Modules are used with the platform. Please refer to the Available PRO8 Series Modules table in the Overview tab above to verify if the combination of modules requires the 32 A max output current offered by the PRO8000-4. As shown in the image to the right, our PRO8000-R32 Rack-Mounting Handles (sold separately) can be attached to the chasis, allowing it to be integrated into our 19" Rack Mounting System. ![]() ![]() How to Attach the Rack Mounting Handles to a PRO8 Series Chassis The PRO8000-R32 and PRO8000-R42 Rack Mounting Kits contain all necessary hardware to allow the PRO8 chassis to be mounted in a 19" rack system. The kits both include two mounting handles and four screws with a 3 mm hex head. To install, remove the two side flashings on the chassis. You can then either use the included screws, or the ones that formerly secured the flashings, to secure the handles to the chassis as seen in the photo to the right. The through holes can then be used to mount the chassis in a rack system. Please note: although the PRO800 is compatible with the PRO8000-R32 Mounting Kit, it is too narrow to fit in a 19" rack system. The PRO8000-C Front Cover Plate is used to protect empty slots in the PRO800, PRO8000, and PRO8000-4 chassis. To install, use the two Phillips head screws that previously attached the module to the chassis to secure the front plate to the chassis, just as if it were a module. The photo to the far right shows the PRO800 chassis with one PRO8000-C front plate. ![]()
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