ModeCheck™ - Industrial Beam Profiler for CO2

 ModeCheck™
  • Quality Cutting, Marking, Drilling & Ablating Require More Than Consistent Laser Power
  • Instantaneously “see” and measure the beam - reduce set-up time between jobs
  • Real-time “mode burns” - eliminate hazardous acrylic vapors
  • Optimize laser efficiency - reduce cost per part
  • Predict laser preventative maintenance - increase manufacturing efficiency
  • Up to 5kW CO2
Description
Specifications
Ordering Info
Catalog/Manual
Download Data Sheet.
Death Of The Mode Burn
Watch the ModeCheck video
ModeCheck is designed for the industrial parts manufacturer to reduce the time it takes to change over between different jobs. The user can quickly place the ModeCheck in front of the laser and see and measure, in real-time, the laser beam profile to confirm optimal laser performance. In addition, and when used periodically, the user can compare measurement changes from the same set-up and make necessary laser adjustments, keeping the laser output constant for the same job from day-to-day. Over time the user will be able to see and measure laser degradation to predict and advance schedule down-time needed for periodic maintenance.
 
ModeCheck eliminates operator exposure to acrylic mode burn hazards while improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
It’s just this easy.
  1. Remove Focusing optic
  2. Locate the beam center with pointing beam or similar device
  3. Place ModeCheck in beam center
  4. Turn on Laser
  5. Instantly see, measure and electronically store the beam characteristics
Measurements:
In addition to both 2D and 3D graphical image display and save, the following measurements are made from each image:
  • Beam Widths and Diameters
  • Beam Position Stability
  • Power Density Peak
  • Beam Centroid Location
  • Elliptical Analysis with Major Axis Orientation
 
Optional Accessories
ModeCheck makes instantaneous beam measurements along with graphically displaying both the 2D and 3D power density distribution
One must manage the pass-through laser beam by collecting the beam using either a power meter or beam dump. We recommend using a power meter as the additional measurement information will assist in managing laser optimization. Note that any beam dump or power meter large enough to handle 5kW will require water cooling. There are holes on the bottom of ModeCheck for mounting the Power Meter Head or Beam Dump.
A PC is required to run the ModeCheck imaging software. The camera is powered over the USB cable that connects the computer to ModeCheck.
A ruggedized storage/carrying case is highly recommended for safe and efficient handling.
 
Simplified Schematic of the ModeCheck System
Model ModeCheck
Laser Input Power 500-5000 Watts
Input Clear Aperture 50mm (~2")
Beam Width 5mm - 30mm
Pick-off Percent 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 4% sampling wands; user replaceable
Damage Threshold 27 - 36 W/cm²
Camera 1/3" format CMOS, 640x480, 6µm pixel, 8bit, CS-mount, USB2
Lens 25mm C-mount
Cooling Built in Fan (water required for the optional beam dump or optional power meter sensor)
uV Light Source LED array
Software ModeCheck v5.0
Power Requirements Input: 100-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.5A Output: 12Vdc, 5.0A, w/power jack, UL listed and CE compliant universal power supply included Camera is powered over the USB port
Dimensions 13" x 6.7" x 9.5" 242mm x 330mm x 171mm Not including handle and cabling or any options
Weight ~8 lbs
3.6kg
Beam Dump (optional) Water cooled and rated for 5kW total power
Power Meter (optional) 5000W-SH; up to 5kW total power
10kW-SH-V2; up to 10kW total power
Laptop Computer Provided by user; Windows XP Pro, Vista-32 or Windows 7 is required
Compliance Unit meets CE and RoHS requirements

The optional rugged case is recommended for safe storage in an industrial facility
     ItemDescriptionP/N 
   
  MODECHECK CO2-5KW ModeCheck, CO2 sampler for 10.6μm beams up to 5kW, beam width up to 30mm SP90211  
     
  Beam Dump; 5kW Beam dump for up to 5kW continuous, includes mounting bracket, requires continuous water flow. SP90224  
     
  5000W-SH Power sensor, measure CO2 power up to 5000W; water cooling needed. 7Z02119 
     
  Mounting Hardware, 5000W detector Mounting hardware for 5kW power sensor. Required when ordering the 5000W-SH sensor SP90212 
     
  10kW-SH-V2 Power sensor, measure CO2 power up to 10,000W; water cooling needed. 7Z02645 
     
  Mounting Hardware, 10,000W detector Mounting hardware for 10KW power sensor. Required when ordering the 10kW-SH-V2 sensor SP90213 
     
  ModeCheck storage/carrying case Ruggedized ModeCheck storage/carrying case SP90227 
 Beam ProfilersBeam Profilers Catalog
107 pages (8.12 MB )
 
 ModeCheckModeCheck User Guide
83 pages (6.37 MB )