Nova
- Совместимость со всеми стандартными датчиками Ophir: термоэлектрическими, пироэлектрическими и фотодиодными.
- Измерение энергии единичных импульсов с использованием тепловых датчиков.
- Дополнительный компьютерный интерфейс RS232. Работает с приложением StarCom32 Ophir.
- Регистрация мощности и энергии с использованием графического интерфейса и статистических функций.
- Усреднение значений измерений мощности лазера.
- Простые в использовании экранные клавиши, управление в режиме меню.
- Экранная графика.
- Задняя подсветка и перезаряжаемый аккумулятор.
- Аналоговый выход.
- Подавление электромагнитных помех.
- В комплект поставки входит программное обеспечение LabVIEW.
Specification
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 1V
- RS232
- No
- N/A
- 10Hz
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
- 1K
- No
- Yes
- CE, UKCA, China RoHS
Catalog & Manuals
FAQ
I have multiple sensors. Do I need a specific meter for each sensor or can I use one meter for all of my sensors?
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.
CloseHow does an energy meter measure above the maximum frequency at which it can record every pulse?
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.
CloseWhat is the Ophir meter zeroing and when should it be performed?
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 of measurements. It is recommended to re-zero the instrument every 2 months for best performance. Specific instructions for doing this are found in the relevant User Manual for each instrument.
CloseCan I use a third party sensor with the Ophir power/energy meters?
Do I need to recalibrate my instrument? How often must it be recalibrated?
How often should I zero my power meter?
For the best accuracy and repeatability, each Ophir meter should be zeroed with no sensor connected periodically. It would not hurt to zero the meter each time it is used, but we recommend to zero the meter at least once a month. See your meter User Guide for the zeroing procedure particular to your meter. To view or download a copy of the meter User Guides, follow this link: https://www.ophiropt.com/laser-measurement-instruments/laser-power-energy-meters/services/manuals.
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Why wasn’t the firmware upgraded to the latest version when the meter was sent in for recalibration?
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; upgrading the firmware does not affect the calibration.
CloseCan I buy a universal power adapter/charger for my Ophir display?
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?
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, go to https://www.ophiropt.com/laser--measurement/spare-parts.
CloseWhat is Ophir Statement of Volatility of Memory for Nova
PC Software & Drivers
This section describes various ways to interface the Ophir meter to your PC as well as the software options available.
StarCom
The StarCom application together with the Ophir meters that utilize the RS232 protocol turns your PC or laptop into a full-fledged Ophir laser power/energy meter. StarCom supports all major Ophir sensors. Supports the Nova, LaserStar, Nova-II, and Vega meters.
LabVIEW VIs for Nova
VIs gives a complete measurement interface with Ophir's Nova.
System Integrators
Besides their use as stand-alone, fully featured laser power/energy meters, Ophir devices are easily incorporated into larger end-user applications. This allows system integrators to leverage Ophir’s excellence in measurement capabilities with legacy analysis packages.
RS232 communication is simple to integrate into your OEM application. Integrated Development Environments (IDE’s) such as Microsoft Visual Studio provide functions and methods for accessing the PC’s com port.
The following is all that you need to get your RS232 applications up and running
- Appendix A5 of the StarCom User Manual contains an alphabetical listing and detailed description of all commands available with the Nova, Nova-II, Vega and LaserStar devices.
- Appendix A4 of the StarCom User Manual gives an example of polling the Nova device for measurements. This was written in VB6.
- Nova RS232 Assembly (P/N 7Y78105) for use with the Nova device.
Videos

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.
See how easy it is to setup an Ophir power meter and sensor to measure your laser's power and energy.
Tutorials
Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis
This document discusses the interpretation and basis for stated measurement accuracy of Ophir Laser Power/Energy meters.
1. General Discussion
2. Combination of Errors and Total Error
3. Analysis of Power and Energy Calibration Errors
4. Detailed Analysis of Power and Energy Calibration Errors
Laser Measurements in Materials Processing: How and When They Absolutely, Positively Must Be Made
How do I know what range, or scale, to set my power/energy meter to? And what happens if I go over range?
Each given range represents one level of gain of an internal amplifier. The electronics, as always, have a limited Dynamic Range. If the measured signal is too low, in other words near the bottom of the range, then it may be lost in the noise and the reading will be inaccurate and noisy. If it’s too high – there may be saturation issues. To give an instrument a usefully wide dynamic range, multiple scales or ranges are used. Switching from range to range can be automatic (“Autorange”), or manual. Autoranging simply starts automatically at the least sensitive range and works its way down the ranges, sampling the signal as it goes, till it finds a range at which the signal is properly detected. Note, by the way, that only in POWER mode is Autoranging available. If we are working in Single Shot Energy mode, there is no Autoranging – simply because when we are measuring a single pulse, the instrument has no opportunity to work its way down the ranges as in Power mode.
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Power and Energy Meters: From Sensors to PC
Specification
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 1V
- RS232
- No
- N/A
- 10Hz
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
- 1K
- No
- Yes
- CE, UKCA, China RoHS
PC Software & Drivers
This section describes various ways to interface the Ophir meter to your PC as well as the software options available.
StarCom
The StarCom application together with the Ophir meters that utilize the RS232 protocol turns your PC or laptop into a full-fledged Ophir laser power/energy meter. StarCom supports all major Ophir sensors. Supports the Nova, LaserStar, Nova-II, and Vega meters.
LabVIEW VIs for Nova
VIs gives a complete measurement interface with Ophir's Nova.
Accessories
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Carrying Case
1J02079Carrying case 38x30x11cm. For laser power / energy meter and up to three sensors
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2M RS232 Cable for Nova
7Y78105RS232 adapter with standard 2 meter cable (including software)
P/N 7Y78105 replaces P/N 78105 -
Nova RS232 Assembly (5m)
7Y71052RS232 adapter with 5 meter cable (including software)
P/N 7Y71052 replaces P/N 781052 -
Nova RS232 Assembly (8m)
7Y71051RS232 adapter with 8 meter cable (including software)
P/N 7Y71051 replaces P/N 781051 -
Battery Pack for Nova
7E14005Replacement battery pack for Nova
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Nova PE-C Adapter
7Z08272The adapter plugs between the Nova D15 socket and the smart plug of the PE-C sensor to allow the Nova to operate with PE-C series sensors. See PE-C spec sheet for details.
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N Polarity Power Supply/Charger
7E05029Power 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)
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Nova Screen Protector
12255-001Nova Screen Protector
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General Purpose I/O Connector
7E02008Used as analog output plug for Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Vega, Nova II, Nova, and Juno+ (1 unit supplied with these products).
For Centauri Only – 2 additional units are supplied to be used for external trigger and TTL output.