StarLite Entry Level Laser Power & Energy Meter with Monochrome Display

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Overview

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
Backlighting and rechargeable battery

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		7Z01565 StarLite StarLite Laser Power & Energy Meter, 320x240 B&W LCD Display $977 In Stock	7Z01565 StarLite StarLite Laser Power & Energy Meter, 320x240 B&W LCD Display	UNIVERSAL	0.0	1.0	0.0		0.0	No	1 V	Yes*	No	In Stock		$977		Ophir
		7Z01569 StarLite with USB Enabled StarLite Laser Power & Energy Meter, 320x240 B&W LCD Display, USB activated $1,194 In Stock	7Z01569 StarLite with USB Enabled StarLite Laser Power & Energy Meter, 320x240 B&W LCD Display, USB activated	UNIVERSAL	0.0	1.0	0.0		0.0	No	1 V	Yes	No	In Stock		$1,194		Ophir

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Software

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.

StarLab

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.

LabVIEW

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.

Firmware - StarLite (latest version 1.56)

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.

Software

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.

StarLab

LabVIEW

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.

Firmware - StarLite (latest version 1.56)

Specifications

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

Specifications

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have multiple sensors. Do I need a specific meter for each sensor or can I use one meter for all of my sensors?
Answer
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.

How does an energy meter measure above the maximum frequency at which it can record every pulse?
Answer
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.

Can I use a third party sensor with the Ophir power/energy meters?
Answer
No, only Ophir power/energy sensors with the Smart Head connection will work with the Ophir power/energy meters.

I’ve upgraded to the latest version of StarLab and my meter no longer is supported. What happened?
Answer
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.

My StarLite meter seems to have lost its programming during the firmware upgrade procedure. How can I get its functionality back?
Answer
If the firmware programming procedure doesn’t complete (100C-UAU), 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.

What is the Ophir meter zeroing and how often should I zero my power meter?
Answer
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.

Do I need to recalibrate my instrument? How often must it be recalibrated?
Answer
Unless otherwise indicated, Ophir sensors and meters should be recalibrated within 18 months after initial purchase, and then once a year after that.

Will the StarBright and StarLite meters work with old pyroelectic sensors that are not the C style?
Answer
No. The pyroelectric sensors must be the PE-C type sensors to work with the StarBright and StarLite meters.

What is Ophir Statement of Volatility of Memory for StarLite StarBright
Answer
See attached

Why wasn’t the firmware upgraded to the latest version when the meter was sent in for recalibration?
Answer
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.

My meter seems to be charging normally, but it lasts for less than an hour on battery power. Does the battery need to be replaced?
Answer
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.

Can I buy a universal power adapter/charger for my Ophir display?
Answer
Yes. We now offer a switchable universal power adapter/charger P/N 7E05029 for the Ophir displays.

My brand new StarLite is not recognized by the StarLab software. What's the problem?
Answer
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).

Frequently Asked Questions

I have multiple sensors. Do I need a specific meter for each sensor or can I use one meter for all of my sensors?
Answer
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.

How does an energy meter measure above the maximum frequency at which it can record every pulse?
Answer
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.

Can I use a third party sensor with the Ophir power/energy meters?
Answer
No, only Ophir power/energy sensors with the Smart Head connection will work with the Ophir power/energy meters.

I’ve upgraded to the latest version of StarLab and my meter no longer is supported. What happened?
Answer
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.

My StarLite meter seems to have lost its programming during the firmware upgrade procedure. How can I get its functionality back?
Answer
If the firmware programming procedure doesn’t complete (100C-UAU), 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.

What is the Ophir meter zeroing and how often should I zero my power meter?
Answer
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.

Do I need to recalibrate my instrument? How often must it be recalibrated?
Answer
Unless otherwise indicated, Ophir sensors and meters should be recalibrated within 18 months after initial purchase, and then once a year after that.

Will the StarBright and StarLite meters work with old pyroelectic sensors that are not the C style?
Answer
No. The pyroelectric sensors must be the PE-C type sensors to work with the StarBright and StarLite meters.

What is Ophir Statement of Volatility of Memory for StarLite StarBright
Answer
See attached

Why wasn’t the firmware upgraded to the latest version when the meter was sent in for recalibration?
Answer
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.

My meter seems to be charging normally, but it lasts for less than an hour on battery power. Does the battery need to be replaced?
Answer
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.

Can I buy a universal power adapter/charger for my Ophir display?
Answer
Yes. We now offer a switchable universal power adapter/charger P/N 7E05029 for the Ophir displays.

My brand new StarLite is not recognized by the StarLab software. What's the problem?
Answer
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.

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		7Z11049 StarLite USB Activation Code	UNIVERSAL		6 Weeks	$219

Carrying Case

Carrying case 38x30x11 cm. For laser power / energy meter and up to three sensors

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		1J02079 Carrying Case Carrying Case, Laser Power & Energy Meter and up to 3 Sensors	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$194

Cables

USB-A to MICRO-B cable (1 unit supplied with StarLite, StarBright & Centauri)

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		7E01279 StarBright/StarLite/Centauri USB Cable USB Cable, USB-A to MICRO-B, StarBright, StarLite, Centauri Power Meters	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$51

StarBright Battery Pack

Replacement battery pack for StarBright

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		7E14008 Battery Pack for StarLite/StarBright Spare Battery Pack, StarLite & StarBright Power Meters.	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$46

P Polarity Power Supply/Charger

Power Supply/Charger for StarLite, StarBright and RM9 Chopper (1 unit supplied with these products).

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		7E05047 P Polarity Power Supply/Charger DC Power Supply / Charger, P Polarity	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$52

General Purpose I/O Connector

Used as analog output plug for Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Vega, Nova II, Nova, and Juno+.

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		7E02008 General Purpose I/O Connector Analog Output Connector, Power and Energy Meter	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$20

Extended Warranty for Sensor

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.