BeamWatch® Non-Contact Beam Profiler

Characteristics of non-contact beam analyzer for BeamWatch® wavelength lasers

User's Manual

1. Beam Waist Sizes down to 55um

2. From 400W and up – no upper limit (So far we have measured up to 100kW)

3. GigE Interface

4. BeamWatch End User or Technician Analysis Software included

5. Non-Contact Beam Profiler For Multi Kilowatt 980-1080nm Wavelength Lasers

Drawing of non-contact beam analyzer for eamWatch® wavelength laser

Specification for non-contact beam analyzer for BeamWatch® wavelength lasers

Non-contact beam analyzer FQA for BeamWatch® wavelength lasers

My laptop will not connect to the BeamWatch while connected to its docking station.h。

Many laptops disable the GigE port on the computer when docked. You can try the port on the docking station itself or use the GigE to USB adapter that came with the unit.

My beam measurement seems different than I expected. What can I do to check the measurement?

The measurement accuracy has been improved in recent versions of the software. It was discovered that a gain floor needed to be established to prevent early saturation of the camera. This gain floor was implimented in BeamWatch version 2.2.0. Please check your software version. The newest verions of the software from this link. If you are still having problems, please send a data file to our Service Group for analysis at service@us.ophiropt.com with an explanation of your problem.

When hooking up the purge line to the BeamWatch, what line-pressure should I allow to enter the unit?

The input pressure for the BeamWatch can range from 20 to 50 PSI. For optimal performance the pressure for operation should be around 40 PSI at 10 LPM.

With the BeamWatch how can I get readings void of comets or streaks in my image?

It is recommended that you supply clean, dry, filtered air or nitrogen to the BeamWatch. Also allowing the unit to purge for a time and adjusting the pressure with the inlet valve will help to eliminate most, if not all of the comets and streaks in the image. For more information please consult the manual under section 2.4. It is important to keep the dust covers over the openings of the BeamWatch in place until the purge air is flowing in order to prevent dust particle contamination prior to operation.

Is a beam dump included or needed to operate the BeamWatch?

A beam dump is not included in the purchase of the BeamWatch. We recommend using a beam dump or equivalent product to protect people and equipment. When using a beam dump or a power sensor, it is not recommended to have the beam dump or power sensor too close to the exit aperture of the unit. Doing so will elevate the background which can impact the accuracy of the results.