Ophir-Spiricon Introduces Circular Laser Energy Sensors For Easy Centering

Ophir-Spiricon, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment, recently announced the PD300-R line of Circular Photodiode Sensors. Identical in performance to the company's popular PD300 laser detectors, the PD300-R feature round geometry for easy mounting and centering on collinear optical bench systems. SM-1 mounting threads on all components ensure a fit with most optics. The sensors are designed to detect a wide range of light levels, from 500 picoWatts to 3W. Each device has a built-in filter that reduces the light level on the detector and allows measurements up to 30mW without saturation. A second, removable filter allows measurement up to 3W.

Four models are available:

• PD300-R measures from 500pW to 30mW filter out, 200µW to 300mW filter in, wavelengths from 200 - 1800nm
• PD300-R-3W measures from 5nW to 100mW filter out, 200µW to 3W filter in, wavelengths from 200 - 1800nm
• PD300-R-UV measures from 20pW to 3mW filter out, 2µW to 300mW filter in, wavelengths from 200 - 1100nm
• PD300-R-IR measures from 5nW to 30mW filter out, 200µW to 300mW filter in, wavelengths from 700 - 1800nm

"Unlike competing products, the PD300-R detectors make laser measurement truly simple," stated Ephraim Greenfield, VP Engineering, Laser Measurement Group, Ophir-Spiricon. "They provide one of the widest dynamic ranges in the industry, and round geometry and SM-1 threads for easy mounting and centering. No additional plugs are required."

The PD300-R Circular Photodiode Sensors work with all Ophir smart meters and PC interfaces, including the Orion PE, Nova, Nova II, Vega, and LaserStar meters as well as the Juno and Pulsar PC interfaces. Each display features a "Smart Connector" interface that automatically configures and calibrates the display when plugged into one of the company's measurement heads.

About Ophir-Spiricon

Established in 1978, Ophir-Spiricon is part of the Ophir Optronics Laser Measurement Group. The Laser Measurement Group provides a complete line of instrumentation including power and energy meters, beam profilers, and spectrum analyzers. Dedicated to continuous innovation in laser measurement, the company holds a number of patents, including Ultracal, the baseline correction algorithm that helped establish the ISO 11146-3 standard for beam measurement accuracy. The company's modular, customizable solutions serve manufacturing, medical, military, and research industries throughout the world.

SOURCE: Ophir-Spiricon