FL250A-BB-50-PPS | BeamTrack Power / Position / Size Sensors | Power Sensors - Ophir
FL250A-BB-50-PPS | BeamTrack Power / Position / Size Sensors | Power Sensors - Ophir
FL250A-BB-50-PPS | BeamTrack Power / Position / Size Sensors | Power Sensors - Ophir

FL250A-BB-50-PPS

7Z07902
 
Description: 

The BeamTrack series FL250A-BB-50-PPS laser measurement sensor measures laser beam size and position well as power and energy. It has a 50mm aperture and can measure beam size to 5% accuracy and position to 0.2mm accuracy. It measures power from 150mW to 250W and energy from 80mJ to 300J. It has the spectrally flat broadband coating and covers the spectral range from 0.19 to 20µm.
The sensor comes with a 1.5m cable that connects it to the electronic box, and another 0.5m cable that connects the box to a Meter or PC interface.

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Specification

Datasheet
Absorption, Damage and Angle
  • Broadband
  • Ø50mm
  • 0.19-20µm
  • 150mW-250W
  • 80mJ-300J
  • N.A.
  • 90 L x 90 W x 105 D (mm)
  • 300J
  • 10kW/cm²
  • 2.8 s
  • 0.3J/cm²
  • 10J/cm²
  • 250W
  • Power/Energy/Position/Size
  • CE, China RoHS
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FAQ

Can I measure position and size of a pulsed laser using a BeamTrack sensor?

Position and Size are measured along with power. Therefore, if the laser is pulsing at a rate at which average power can be measured, then position and size can be measured as well.

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When using a BeamTrack sensor with StarLab on a PC, can I have StarLab log Position and Size data? At what sampling rate?

Yes StarLab can log beam position. The BeamTrack sensors are thermal sensors. The power measurements for all Ophir power sensors are logged at 15 times a second. When a BeamTrack sensor is connected to StarLab via a Juno, the position / size measurements are also logged 15 times a second. When a BeamTrack sensor is connected to StarLab via a Vega/ Nova II, the position / size measurements are logged once a second. This is because in the Vega / Nova II we sample these parameters slower.

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Are BeamTrack sensors backwards compatible with the Nova-II, Vega and Juno devices?

The hardware of all of these devices supports the BeamTrack sensors however, the firmware may need to be upgraded. Click here for a free download of the latest firmware from our web site

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For what type of laser spots can we measure position and size with BeamTrack sensors?

Position can be measured for any beam shape. Size can be measured to specified accuracy only for Gaussian (TEM00) beams. For other laser modes, size measurement is relative only.

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What meters support the BeamTrack (PPS) sensors?

The Vega, Nova II, StarLite. StarBright and Juno support the BeamTrack (PPS) sensors. All other instruments can display power and single-shot energy of a BeamTrack sensor, but do not display beam position and size.

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Do I need to recalibrate my instrument? How often must it be recalibrated?

Unless otherwise indicated, Ophir sensors and meters should be recalibrated within 18 months after initial purchase, and then once a year after that.

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When using a BeamTrack sensor, is the response time for Position and Size measurements the same as it is for Power measurements?

The specified response time is only for the power and not for the size or position; response time is intentionally given in the Power section of the spec.
We haven't defined a position and size measurement response time because it depends on too many different parameters. For example:

  • Small changes in size or position will respond quickly, large changes are much slower.
  • Going from a large spot size to a smaller one is faster than going the other way.
  • Position and size can change at the same time.
  • If the power also changes it is even more complicated.

So the response time for size and position cannot be meaningfully specified by a single number. Having said all that, however: 
In general, unlike the power reading which is accelerated by the predictive “speedup” function, the size and position measurements can't use the speedup so they are a bit slower.

The rise time for Position and Size is typically 5x – 10x the specified power response time.

Fall times for a decrease in power density (i.e. increase in size relative to power, as above) can be longer.

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  • BeamTrack with StarLab

    Support for BeamTrack sensors with Vega, Nova II, Juno, EA-1, StarLite, and StarBright in StarLab application is now available.
    For all other meters and interfaces the BeamTrack sensor behaves like a standard thermopile sensor, and therefore it is not necessary to upgrade the embedded software of the sensor.

    Download Steps
    In order to upgrade the embedded software in the BeamTrack sensor with the StarLab application:

    • Attach BeamTrack sensor to a Juno (version 1.23 or higher), a Vega / Nova-II (version 2.28 or higher), a StarLite (version 1.22 or higher), or StarBright (version 1.30 or higher).
         To download the latest version of Juno, Vega, Nova-II, StarLite or StarBright firmware press here
    • Connect the meter to the PC and run StarLab (with version 3.20 or higher).
         To download the latest StarLab version press here
    • Enter the diagnostic screen and select to upgrade sensor firmware (version 1.05 or higher).
         To download the latest BeamTrack version press here

    Note: BeamTrack sensors can't be upgraded via EA-1 interface.

Videos

Ophir BeamTrack Sensor Series Measures Laser Power, Position & Size Ophir BeamTrack Sensor Series Measures Laser Power, Position & Size
FAQ: Sensors for Measuring Laser Power FAQ: Sensors for Measuring Laser Power FAQ: Sensors for Measuring Laser Power

In this short “Basics” video we review in general how one goes about measuring laser beam power, so that you’ll have a clear basic understanding of what the different sensor types are, and when you would use which type.

How do I measure power of broadband sources like flash lamps, some LEDs, or sunlight? How do I measure power of broadband sources like flash lamps, some LEDs, or sunlight? How do I measure power of broadband sources like flash lamps, some LEDs, or sunlight?

This video explains how to use Ophir sensors and meters to measure the power or energy of broadband light sources such as solar radiation, flash lamps, LEDs etc.

Ophir new BeamTrack Sensor Series, the industry’s first thermal sensors that combine power and energy measurement, beam position, and beam size in a single compact device.

More videos are available on our video page

Tutorials

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  • SC Fiber Adapter

    SC Fiber Adapter

    7Z08227
    This fiber adapter is used for connecting power and energy sensors to a standard SC-type fiber. Many sensors need an additional mounting bracket to connect to all fiber adapters. More information can be found in the datasheet below.

  • ST Fiber Adapter

    7Z08226
    This fiber adapter is used for connecting power and energy sensors to a standard ST-type fiber. Many sensors need an additional mounting bracket to connect to all fiber adapters. More information can be found in the datasheet below.
  • FC Fiber Adapter

    FC Fiber Adapter

    7Z08229
    This fiber adapter is used for connecting power and energy sensors to a standard FC-type fiber. Many sensors need an additional mounting bracket to connect to all fiber adapters. More information can be found in the datasheet below.
  • SMA Fiber Adapter

    SMA Fiber Adapter

    1G01236A
    This fiber adapter is used for connecting power and energy sensors to a standard SMA-type fiber. Many sensors need an additional mounting bracket to connect to all fiber adapters. More information can be found in the datasheet below.
  • FL250/FL400 Fiber Bracket

    FL250/FL400 Fiber Bracket

    7Z08212
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for fan-cooled thermal sensors with a 50mm diameter.
  • N Polarity Power Supply/Charger

    N Polarity Power Supply/Charger

    7E05029

    Power Supply/Charger for Centauri, Vega, Nova II, LaserStar, Nova, EA-1, Pulsar, Quasar, 6K-W, 120K-W and fan cooled sensors (1 unit supplied with these products)

  • 5m Cable

    5m Molded Cable

    7E01176B

    5m molded cable to connect PPS / Quad electronic box to power meter or interface. Order along with sensor to receive this instead of 0.5m cable from electronic box.

  • 5m Cable

    10m Assembled Cable

    7Z10299A

    10m assembled cable to connect PPS / Quad electronic box to power meter or interface. Order along with sensor to receive this instead of 0.5m cable from electronic box.

  • SH to BNC Adapter

    SH to BNC Adapter

    7Z11010

    Allows connection of smart sensors to voltage measuring device for measurement of raw voltage output

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