USB 3.0 Global Shutter CMOS, high resolution Camera, with improved accuracy, especially at popular NIR and Nd:YAG wavelengths with BeamGage new "Blooming Correction" Algorithm. Compact, square design to increase setup versatility
- 2048 x 1536 pixel resolu tion with a 3.45 µm pixel pitch
- 24 fps at full resolution
- New "Blooming Correction" algorithm at NIR and no smearing
- BeamMic® software included See All Features
Software
BeamMic
BeamMic is our entry-level software for the laser user or technician who has only basic beam profiling needs. It uses our patented UtraCal™ algorithm for the highest accuracy measurements in the industry.
Specifications
- Spectral Range190-1100 nm
- Beam Size34.5 µm - 5.3 mm
- Sensor TypeSilicon CMOS
- CommunicationUSB 3.0
- Elements2048 x 1536
- Compatible Light SourcesCW, Pulsed
- Active Area7.06mm x 5.3mm
- Dynamic Range72 dB
- Effective Pixel Pitch3.45 μm
- Full Resolution Frame Rate24 fps
- SoftwareBeamMic
- China RoHS ComplianceYes
- UKCA ComplianceYes
- CE ComplianceYes
Features
Fundamentals of Laser Measurement & Beam Profiling
Is your laser's beam profile shaped correctly for your application? This video teaches the fundamentals of laser beam profiles and discusses the benefits of profiling your laser beam. Several case studies are presented showing before and after laser beam profiles.
Measuring Laser Focus Spot Size in an industrial Medical Device Application
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to set up a camera-based beam profiling system on an industrial single-pulse laser welding system. It will also demonstrate for you how to simultaneously analyze the laser's focused spot, measure the laser's energy per pulse, and measure its temporal pulse shape.
Designing Laser Beam with BeamMaker
BeamMaker helps engineers, technicians, and researchers understand a beam's modal content by creating a theoretically generated beam. Design your perfect beam profile in BeamMaker by specifying the mode, size, width, height, intensity, angle, and noise content - then configure your laser to run the as designed, and compare your actual beam to the theoretically derived measurements. The end result is knowledge about how much the real beam varies from the desired beam.
Laser Beam Profiler Accessories
When performing beam profiling measurements on a laser, it is sometimes necessary to manipulate the beam in order to achieve a signal that is suitable to be measured. Occasionally, the beam needs to be sized correctly by either increasing it if it is too small, or increasing it if it is too large. Often times, the laser’s power needs to be reduced to a certain level to be imaged. Our laser beam profiler accessories allow you to achieve proper beam sizes and power levels so that you can achieve the most accurate measurements possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the advantage of the SP932U camera?Answer
CMOS sensor used in the SP932U camera has an advantage over CCD Ophir cameras due to the possibility of faster measurement speed and lack of Smearing Effect.
- Why SP932U camera is the most suitable for NIR wavelengths beam profiling?Answer
SP932U exploits a special mathematical algorithm to remove the "Blooming Effect" at 1000-1100nm.
Each camera is specially calibrated to remove the blooming and provide precise beam profiling measurement at popular NIR and Nd: YAG ranges.
Resources
Data Sheets
USB Silicon CMOS Camera Datasheet (152 kB, PDF) BeamMic Datasheet(219 kB, PDF)
Manuals
BeamMic User Guide(4.8 MB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
CMOS Camera Drawing(29.4 kB, PDF)
Catalogs
Laser Beam Profilers Catalog (7.6 MB, PDF) Laser Power & Energy Measurement and Laser Beam Analysis Catalog(27.5 MB, PDF)
Videos
1 Introduction to BeamGage Beam Profiling Camera(0:38) 2 Source Tab - Control Acquisition of Laser Data(7:42) 3 Beam Display Tab - Control Display Options(9:21) 4 Capture Tab - Customize Data Collection(7:46) 5 Computations Tab - Adjust Calculations(10:29) 6 Aperture Tab - Define Region of Interest(9:40) 7 BeamGage Charts, Logging and Reports(4:26) 8 BeamGage Setup Configuration(5:04) 9 BeamGage Beam Width Calculations(2:25) 10 BeamGage Ultracal and Apertures(5:35) 11 BeamGage Camera Resolution(4:15) 12 BeamGage Weak Beam Strategies(2:03) 13 BeamGage Tips and Tricks(4:41) 14 BeamGage Camera Setup Example(12:52) BeamGage Tutorial: Automation(10:29) BeamGage Tutorial: Beam Attenuation(4:25) BeamGage Tutorial: Camera Quick Start(3:41) BeamGage Tutorial: Getting Started with BeamGage(17:04) BeamGage Tutorial: Help System(3:28) BeamGage Tutorial: Power/Energy Measurement Integrated(5:44) BeamGage Tutorial: Spot Size and Divergence(7:52) BeamGage Tutorial: Tabs and Ribbons(13:23) BeamGage Tutorial: Ultracal(3:33)
Technical Notes
BeamGage Profiling with .Net Automation Interface and LabVIEW® The Focal Length Divergence Measurement Method Ensuring Quality Welds in Medical Devices Beam Width Measurement Accuracy Understanding Dynamic Range…The Numbers Game














