M2-200

M2-200
  • Automatically measure your beam focusability in as little as 3 minutes
  • Tune your laser for best operation
  • ISO compliant
  • Specifically developed for continuous usage
  • Unequaled accuracy using patented UltracalTM
  • calibration
  • Automatic attenuation adjustment
  • Pulsed and CW for most beam diameters and powers
Description
Specifications
Ordering Info
Catalog/Manual
Download Data Sheet.
Not all commercial M² measuring instruments conform to the ISO 11146 method of employing a fixed position lens and moving detector. Instead, some manufacturers use a fixed position detector and a moving lens. If the laser beam is diverging or converging within the travel range of a moving lens, the reported M² value and other results can be significantly compromised. Spiricon's M²-200s and Specifications for both the M²-200 and M²-200s-200 Beam Propagation Analyzers are fully ISO 11146 compliant.
Automatic M2
The automatic version of the M²-200 system includes an optical train with a fixed position lens. The optical train automatically translates the camera through the waist region and the far field regions. Mounted steering mirrors direct the focused beam onto the camera. The table is connected to a very precise lead screw and stepper motor to translate the table in known increments. This generates a series of beam width measurements along the path of the focused beam. All of these measurements and translations, as well as incremental beam attenuation, are automatically controlled by the M²-200 software. A high speed USB interface allows use with laptop computers. Beam Propagation Analyzer: M2
Manual M2
The M²-200 can be purchased without the optical train. Manual measurements may be taken from beams that are too large or too small or at wavelengths incompatible with the optics and camera contained in the optical train. UV and IR lasers from 157 to 248nm and 1ìm to 1000ìm can be measured manually with a Pyrocam III camera (see description below). The user manually positions the camera on a rail, adjusts the attenuation to match the camera’s dynamic range, and captures each frame individually, with each step prompted by the M²-200 software.
Main Screen Functions
Beam Propagation Analyzer: M2
Specifications for both the M²-200 and M²-200s
Measurements M²x, M²y, Kx, Ky, BPPx, BPPy
(Statistical results Width at waist Wx, Wy
are available on Waist location Zx, Zy
all measurements) Quantitative measurements, many ISO cpmpliant
  Rayleigh X, Y
  Astigmatism
  Asymmetry ratio
Wavelength Range  
Different lenses are needed for different wavelength regions.
The M²-200s model include 3 standard lenses with nominal 300mm focal lengths. See below. The M²-200 model comes with only one lens. Additional lenses can be ordered separately and interchanged within a single model.
M²-200s-FW 266 - 587nm (included) M²-200-FW-VIS 400 - 850nm
  400 - 750nm (included) M²-200-FW-NIR 1064nm
  650 - 1300nm (included) M²-200-FW-BB 266 - 1300nm
  1000 - 1300nm (optional)    
    Lenses to order *-VIS 500mm f.l.
      *-NIR 500mm f.l.
      *-BB 450mm f.l.
Attenuation Range Nominally from ND 0 to ND 4.8. Actual values vary with wavelength. (Older M²-200 models will vary)
Beam Size M²-200s   0.5mm - 10mm
  M²-200    1mm - 10mm
  varies with wavelength, waist size and location, and M²
Damage Limits¹  
Camera 0.15 uW/cm² CW mode for a 10 mm input beam diameter
  1.0 uJ/cm² pulse mode for a 10 mm input beam diameter
  both of the above for an M² =1 @ 1064nm
¹ CCD cameras can be damaged by power in excess of 100 mW/cm² or energy in excess of 100 mJ/cm². The M²-200/200s employs a focusing optic. While it may be that the laser input power or energy measures well below this damage threshold, it can easily exceed these levels when focused onto the camera sensor. Use caution and error on the side of safety. CCD cameras can be costly to repair or replace.
General  
Accuracy ±5% typical, ±12% waist location and Rayleigh length typical (Note: Accuracy can be degraded by a variety of situations)
Measurement Cycle Time 2-3 minutes typical, depending on setup conditions and operating mode.
Camera Attachment Std C-mount, 90° camera on axis rotation
Translation System Step motor-driven lead screw
Translation Pitch 4 mm/rev optical pitch
Step Angle 1.8° (200 steps/rev)
Sample Range M² - 200 s 190 - 600 mm, typical
  M² - 200 380 - 1200 mm, typical
Camera Specifications (for GRAS20 camera)
Imager 1/1.8" CCD, 1600 x 1200 pixels
Dynamic Range 12 bit A to D
Frame Rates 7.5 FPS (at full resolution)
Pixel size 4.4um x 4.4um
Gain 0 to 25dB
Shutter Control Programmable from 110us to 70ms
S/N Ratio 59dB at min gain
Trigger Input Edge sensitive 3.3 / 5Vdc LVTTL / TTL (positive or negative, user programmable)
  Minimum pulse width 10us
Trigger Out External Trigger cable provided.
Voltage Requirement 3.3Vdc LVTTL, Programmable
Power Consumption Powered over Firewire Cable
  <3.5watts
Dimensions 44mm (1.74") wide, 29mm (1.14") tall and 66mm(2.6") deep
Mass 104g (3.7oz)
Environmental
Storage Temperature -30°C to 65°C
Storage Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature 10°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Power Requirements*
Line Voltage 95V AC to 250V AC
Line Frequency 47Hz to 63Hz
Maximum Power 4.5 Watts
* For the Optical Train only. The PC computer supplies the power for the system components, such as the CCD camera. An external power supply is provided for Laptop computer use.
Physical
Weight M²-200… 5.9 Kg (without camera)
  M²-200s…6.8 Kg (without camera)
     ItemDescriptionP/N 
   
M2-200 Beam Propagation Analyzer  
     
  M2-200-FW-VIS M2-200 software, software license, GRAS 20 Firewire camera, optical train, automatic and manual operation, recommended for 400nm - 700nm wavelengths. SP90016  
     
  M2-200-FW-NIR M2-200 software, software license, GRAS 20 Firewire camera, optical train, automatic and manual operation, recommended for 1064nm wavelength. SP90017  
 
     
  M2-200-FW-BB M2-200 software, software license, GRAS 20 Firewire camera, optical train, automatic and manual operation, UV and Near IR wavelengths. SP90015  
 
     
  M2-200-FW-A-VIS M2-200 software, software license, optical train, automatic and manual operation, recommended for 400nm - 700nm wavelengths (GRAS 20 camera not included) SP90019  
     
  M2-200-FW-A-NIR M2-200 software, software license, optical train, automatic and manual operation, recommended for 1064nm wavelength (GRAS 20 camera not included) SP90020  
     
  M2-200-FW-A-BB M2-200 software, software license, optical train, automatic and manual operation, UV and Near IR wavelengths (GRAS 20 camera not included) SP90018  
 
     
  M2-200M-FW DManual mode M2-200 software, software license, GRAS 20 Firewire camera, manual operation with a GRAS 20 Firewire camera (optical train not included) SP90029  
     
  M2-200M-FW-A Manual mode M2-200 software, software license, manual operation with a Firewire camera (GRAS 20 Firewire camera and optical train not included) SP90084  
     
  M2-200-PIII M2-200 software, software license for Pyrocam III, manual operation only (Pyrocam III not included) SP90031
 Beam ProfilersBeam Profilers Catalog
82 pages (5.44 MB )
  M2-200/200s-FW user guideM2-200/200s-FW user guide
158 pages (1.84 MB )