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New on the Ophir-Spiricon booth was its wireless interface for its laser measurement system that exploits Bluetooth technology - which company president Gary Wagner told me is an industry first. In a live demonstration of the Quasar system, a laser energy meter was positioned close a light source on one end of the booth, and the smart heads and computer were located at the other end. The graphical display clearly showed the 60 Hz oscillations in the mains-driven light output.
Wagner explained that the laser meter data can be broadcast to any PC or laptop within 10 m. He says that the system not only avoids the need for lots of cables, but is also particularly suitable for applications in a tight space - such as high-power lasers that are hidden behind barriers.
Quasar is compatible most Ophir smart heads, including thermopile,
photodiode and pyroelectric versions. An optional antenna can also extend
the wireless range of up to 60 m. "Combining wireless technology with laser power/energy measurements is an enabling technology," said Wagner.
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