The StarLite is a low cost power / energy meter capable of measuring power or energy from pJ and pW to hundreds of Joules and thousands of Watts. It also supports position and size measurement with the BeamTrack family of sensors. StarLite can also display the power or energy with a high resolution simulated analog needle display
Brilliant large 320x240 monochrome display
Compatible with standard Ophir thermal, BeamTrack, pyroelectric (PE-C only) & photodiode sensors
Compact handheld design with rubberized bumpers
Choice of digital or analog needle display
Easy measurement configuration with context sensitive help
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PC Software & Drivers
This section describes various ways to interface the Ophir meter to your PC as well as the software options available. Check out the datasheet for more details.
The StarLab application together with an Ophir meter turns your PC or laptop into a full-fledged laser power/energy meter. Supports most Ophir laser power/energy sensors. Up to 8 sensors can be displayed at once on one PC. By using the Ophir COM Object, you can control the device from your own application. Supports the Ariel, Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Juno, Juno+, Nova II, Vega, Pulsar-1/2/4, Quasar, EA-1 and Ariel devices.
Library supplied for a complete measurement interface with most of our USB speaking devices (Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Juno, Juno+, Nova-II, Pulsar, Vega). Makes use of our new COM object.
Embedded s/w for StarLite Laser Power / Energy Meter Notes: Firmware update is performed by downloading the installer from Ophir website (see link above). The firmware can't be updated via StarLab.
Specifications
Product Name
StarLite
Thermal Sensor Compatibility
Yes
Photodiode Sensor Compatibility
Yes
Pyroelectric Sensor Compatibility
Yes
BeamTrack Sensor Compatibility
Yes
Statistics
No
Analog Out
1V
USB
20 Hz
Trigger Input/Output
No
On-Board Data Storage
No
Automation Interface
Yes
Labview VI's
Yes
CE Compliance
Yes
UKCA Compliance
Yes
China RoHS Compliance
Yes
Features
Overview of StarLite Power/Energy Meter
The new StarLite power/energy meter is an economical instrument that supports all our newest lines of standard sensors. This video shows you how easy it is to use.
Firmware Upgrade of StarLite and StarBright
Field upgrade of the firmware for the StarLite and StarBright meters is very simple. In this video, we’ll walk through the process, step by step.
Setting Your Laser Power Meter To a Custom Wavelength
Learn how to set the correct wavelength for your measurement, even when the wavelength you need is not one of the default wavelengths offered by the meter.
Introduction to the StarLab Laser Measurement Application
This video gives an overview of the StarLab application and its various functions. Part 1 of a series of video segments teaching you how to use StarLab.
With Ophir's Smart Head technology sensors can be interchanged between different meters easily. The calibration and setting information is stored in the sensors Smart Head connector so it moves with the sensor to the new meter. It is recommended that you power off your Nova meter before removing the sensor, but the new Nova II and Vega meters detect that a sensor has been removed or attached and will power cycle themselves when doing this.
Whenever we release a new version of StarLab we add support or deal with various other meter-specific issues. This may necessitate upgrading the meter firmware to the latest release. This release is included in the StarLab package and simply enter the Field Upgrade dialog in order to upgrade your meter to be up to date.
The energy meters will then sample at close to its maximum frequency. For instance measuring 10 KHz with a PD10 Sensor and Nova II where the maximum frequency for every pulse on the Nova II is 4 KHz: in this case, the Nova II will pick out pulses at a rate of close to 4 KHz and sample them, i.e. the Nova II will record 40% of the pulses.
), you should be able to recover and reprogram the StarLite firmware.
Make sure to completely power down the StarLite, as is mentioned in the StarLite Upgrade Tool screen instructions (long press On/Off button).
If unsure that StarLite has really shut down, it’s advisable to try disconnecting the USB cable and then power down the StarLite.
Reconnect the USB cable.
Then proceed (again) with the StarLite Field Upgrade Tool: Turn StarLite on in the special ‘burn-in’ mode by pressing the two button combination as detailed in the onscreen instructions, (you should hear from the PC speakers the ‘ding dong’ tone associated with a device being connected to the PC), and then continue the steps as prompted. If problems continue, please contact Ophir-Spiricon Service at service@us.ophiropt.com.
In all Ophir instruments, all adjustments, including zeroing internal circuits, are done from the software. This ensures simple and accurate realignment. The zeroing process helps eliminate internal biases in the unit which could affect accuracy and repeatablity of measurements. It is recommended to re-zero the instrument every month or two for best performance. Specific instructions for doing this can be found in the User Guide/Manual for each instrument.
Yes, the battery needs to be replaced. A new battery should last 8 hours per charge. We recommend that you send the meter back for battery replacement and recalibration. User battery replacement is possible. For battery part numbers and ordering information, check out the Spare Parts.
Our recalibration process is to not automatically upgrade the firmware in meters when they are sent in for recalibration, unless specifically requested to upgrade it. The reason for this is that we support many companies, such as medical companies, that have equipment validation processes that don’t allow changing the firmware version from the currently validated version. If you do want the latest firmware version installed, we will do that at no additional charge (for meters which are upgraded electronically) if it is specifically requested on the RMA request checklist form. For older meters (such as the Nova) that are upgraded through changing the EEPROM, a nominal fee is added, if firmware upgrade is requested. Note that upgrading the firmware does not affect the calibration.
The StarLite meter can be connected via USB to a PC (on which you would have the Ophir “StarLab” software application running, or for that matter your own application if relevant) – but that requires the optional add-on “StarLite USB Activation” (P/N 7Z11049). (When we designed and released the StarLite, it was specifically meant as a lower-cost instrument, and one of the things we decided to leave out to keep it low cost was the available-by-default USB connectivity; we made it available instead as an optional add-on.) The StarLite USB Activation Code can be ordered together with a new StarLite, or for a StarLite that you already have.
Note that the StarLite does not need to have the USB Activation enabled in order to have its firmware upgraded (even though that is done using a USB connection to the PC).
With Ophir's Smart Head technology sensors can be interchanged between different meters easily. The calibration and setting information is stored in the sensors Smart Head connector so it moves with the sensor to the new meter. It is recommended that you power off your Nova meter before removing the sensor, but the new Nova II and Vega meters detect that a sensor has been removed or attached and will power cycle themselves when doing this.
Whenever we release a new version of StarLab we add support or deal with various other meter-specific issues. This may necessitate upgrading the meter firmware to the latest release. This release is included in the StarLab package and simply enter the Field Upgrade dialog in order to upgrade your meter to be up to date.
The energy meters will then sample at close to its maximum frequency. For instance measuring 10 KHz with a PD10 Sensor and Nova II where the maximum frequency for every pulse on the Nova II is 4 KHz: in this case, the Nova II will pick out pulses at a rate of close to 4 KHz and sample them, i.e. the Nova II will record 40% of the pulses.
), you should be able to recover and reprogram the StarLite firmware.
Make sure to completely power down the StarLite, as is mentioned in the StarLite Upgrade Tool screen instructions (long press On/Off button).
If unsure that StarLite has really shut down, it’s advisable to try disconnecting the USB cable and then power down the StarLite.
Reconnect the USB cable.
Then proceed (again) with the StarLite Field Upgrade Tool: Turn StarLite on in the special ‘burn-in’ mode by pressing the two button combination as detailed in the onscreen instructions, (you should hear from the PC speakers the ‘ding dong’ tone associated with a device being connected to the PC), and then continue the steps as prompted. If problems continue, please contact Ophir-Spiricon Service at service@us.ophiropt.com.
In all Ophir instruments, all adjustments, including zeroing internal circuits, are done from the software. This ensures simple and accurate realignment. The zeroing process helps eliminate internal biases in the unit which could affect accuracy and repeatablity of measurements. It is recommended to re-zero the instrument every month or two for best performance. Specific instructions for doing this can be found in the User Guide/Manual for each instrument.
Yes, the battery needs to be replaced. A new battery should last 8 hours per charge. We recommend that you send the meter back for battery replacement and recalibration. User battery replacement is possible. For battery part numbers and ordering information, check out the Spare Parts.
Our recalibration process is to not automatically upgrade the firmware in meters when they are sent in for recalibration, unless specifically requested to upgrade it. The reason for this is that we support many companies, such as medical companies, that have equipment validation processes that don’t allow changing the firmware version from the currently validated version. If you do want the latest firmware version installed, we will do that at no additional charge (for meters which are upgraded electronically) if it is specifically requested on the RMA request checklist form. For older meters (such as the Nova) that are upgraded through changing the EEPROM, a nominal fee is added, if firmware upgrade is requested. Note that upgrading the firmware does not affect the calibration.
The StarLite meter can be connected via USB to a PC (on which you would have the Ophir “StarLab” software application running, or for that matter your own application if relevant) – but that requires the optional add-on “StarLite USB Activation” (P/N 7Z11049). (When we designed and released the StarLite, it was specifically meant as a lower-cost instrument, and one of the things we decided to leave out to keep it low cost was the available-by-default USB connectivity; we made it available instead as an optional add-on.) The StarLite USB Activation Code can be ordered together with a new StarLite, or for a StarLite that you already have.
Note that the StarLite does not need to have the USB Activation enabled in order to have its firmware upgraded (even though that is done using a USB connection to the PC).
Accessories
USB Activation Code for StarLite
Software Activation Code that enables the StarLite meter to communicate in USB with our StarLab software suite. For customers that already own a StarLite meter. StarLite serial number is required for online generation of USB Activation Code. For new customers, please select StarLite with USB activated version SP90388.
Customers that purchase the above items also consider the following items. Ophir-Spiricon meters and sensors include a standard manufacturers warranty for one year. Add a one year Extended Warranty to your meter or sensor, which includes one recalibration.
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