{"id":3487,"date":"2014-03-19T13:35:51","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T13:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ophiropt.com\/blog\/laser-measurement\/?p=3487"},"modified":"2026-03-19T09:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:23:44","slug":"laser-power-meter-and-sensor-compatibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ophiropt.com\/blog\/laser-power-meter-and-sensor-compatibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Power Meter and Sensor Compatibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Ophir laser power sensors have a smart head which allows for complete plug-and-play, where any sensor works with any meter.\u00a0 The smart head stores all the sensor settings (such as calibration information) so they are saved even when using a different power meter.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>That said, there are a few compatibility issues you\u2019ll want to be aware of.\u00a0 The following tables sum up all the exceptions:<\/p>\n<p>Power Meters:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 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