Simply plug in one of many Ophir sensors to access a full measurement laboratory. The bright color display provides unrivaled legibility and simplicity of interpreting information.
Offered with a Two-Year Extended Warranty
- USB disk on key (thumb drive) for nearly unlimited data storage
- Soft keys and menu-driven functions with context-sensitive help
- Advanced graphical display options
- Log every pulse at up to 5000 Hz per channel
- Supports advanced Ophir measurement modes such as “Low-Frequency Power” (for VCSEL measurements), “Pulsed Power”, etc.
- Brilliant large 320 × 240 color TFT display
- Compatible with conventional Ophir thermal, BeamTrack, pyroelectric (PE-C only), and photodiode sensors
- Sophisticated power and energy logging
- A wide variety of graphical display options
- Math functions provide sophisticated processing. Functions can be combined, graphed, and recorded.
Software
PC Software and Drivers
This section discusses the various methods for connecting the Ophir meter to a PC, as well as the available software options.
StarLab
The StarLab application, when combined with an Ophir meter, transforms a PC or laptop into a fully functional laser power/energy meter. It supports the majority of Ophir laser power and energy sensors.
On a single PC, up to eight sensors can be shown simultaneously. The Ophir COM Object allows users to operate the device from their own program. It supports the following devices: Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Juno, Juno+, Juno-RS, Nova II, Vega, Pulsar-1/2/4, Quasar, EA-1, and Ariel.
LabVIEW
The library provides a comprehensive measurement interface for most of Ophir's USB-speaking devices (Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Juno, Juno+, Nova-II, Pulsar, and Vega). It makes use of the new COM object.
Specifications
Source: MKS Ophir
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| Product Name |
StarBright |
| Thermal Sensor Compatibility |
Yes |
| Photodiode Sensor Compatibility |
Yes |
| Pyroelectric Sensor Compatibility |
Yes |
| BeamTrack Sensor Compatibility |
Yes |
| Statistics |
Yes |
| Analog Out |
1 V, 2 V, 5 V, 10 V |
| RS232 |
15 Hz |
| USB |
5000 Hz |
| Trigger Input/Output |
No |
| On-Board Data Storage |
As per USB flash drive used |
| Automation Interface |
Yes for USB |
| Labview VIs |
Yes |
| CE Compliance |
Yes |
| UKCA Compliance |
Yes |
| China RoHS Compliance |
Yes |
Features
StarBright Laser Power/Energy Meter Overview
StarBright Laser Power/Energy Meter
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
StarBright is a portable, feature-rich laser power/energy meter. It leverages Ophir's thermal, pyroelectric, and photodiode laser sensors and displays data ranging from pW to kW and pJ to hundreds of Joules.
It also uses the PD300RM radiometer sensors to measure irradiance and dose, as well as the BeamTrack power/position/size laser sensors to determine laser beam size and location.
The latest version of StarBright can be used to determine the instantaneous strength of a laser pulse. This is very useful for sensing lasers in high-power environments.
StarBright can now be used to detect total energy exposure with a photodiode sensor, a significant advantage for photolithography applications.
StarBright – Full Tutorial
StarBright – Full Tutorial
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
Ophir's new StarBright portable laser meter is the most sophisticated in the company's lineup. This video takes people through the range of features and demonstrates how to use them.
Firmware Upgrade of StarLite and StarBright
Firmware Upgrade of StarLite and StarBright
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
Field firmware upgrades for the StarLite and StarBright meters are straightforward; this video explains the step-by-step process.
Measuring Kilowatt Laser Beams with 50 W Sensors
Tech Tip: Measuring Kilowatt Laser Beams with 50W Sensors?
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
Users may not need a large, water-cooled sensor to measure high average power. This video demonstrates three realistic options for employing lower-power sensors to monitor high-power beams over short exposure durations.
Introduction to the StarLab Laser Measurement Application
Introduction to the StarLab Application
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
This video provides an overview of the StarLab application's numerous functionalities and is part one in a series of video segments that show users how to use the system.
Calibration Factors - Laser Power/Energy Meter
Calibration Factors - laser power/energy meter
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
When a power/energy meter is in “Calibrate” mode, the user sees a variety of “Factors”. This video outlines each of these elements.
Clarifications: Range Selection, Measurement Duration
Clarifications: Range selection, measurement duration
Video Credit: MKS Ophir
Even experienced users of laser measurement equipment occasionally encounter situations that, while simple, require clarification. This video discusses two such issues: (1) selecting the right range when it is not immediately evident (and what happens if one goes over range), and (2) how lengthy a measurement time may be.