Power Meters FAQ's

Pyroelectric Laser Energy Sensors

Calibration

06/14/15

PE sensors are Pyro Electric and they require both a heating and cooling cycle to generate a voltage to produce the signal read by the display. With a CW laser the sensor is never able to go through the cooling cycle, so it does not generate the voltage needed to produce the signal read by the display. If you have a CW laser, it is better to use a Thermal or Photo Diode sensor depending on your laser’s wavelength. Please contact your local Ophir representative for assistance in selecting the correct sensor for your application.