The PD10-IR-pJ-C photodiode energy sensor (P/N 7Z02946) is for low energies with a 5 mm aperture. It can measure energies from 30 pJ up to 14 nJ. It can operate at repetition rates up to 10 kHz and covers the spectral range from 700 to 1800 nm.
- Germanium photodiode with 700 to 1800 nm range
- 30 pJ to 14 nJ energy measurement range
- 5 mm diameter aperture
- Repetition rates up to 10 kHz
- The PD10-IR-pJ-C sensor is not under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation See All Features
Software
PE-C Sensors with StarLab
Support for PE-C \ PD10-C sensors with Vega, Nova II, Juno, Juno+, Juno-RS, EA-1, StarLite and StarBright in StarLab application is now available. Follow step-by-step instructions to upgrade the embedded software in the PE-C \ PD10-C sensor with the StarLab application
When working with other meters and interfaces it is not necessary to update the embedded software of the PE-C \ PD10-C.
Note: PE-C \ PD10-C sensors can't be upgraded via EA-1 interface..
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Accessories
Fiber Connector Adapters
Fiber Adapter Mounting Bracket
Nova PE-C Adapter
PE-C to PE Size Adapter
Fixed extension cables for Pyro Energy Sensors
Modular extension cables for Pyro Energy Sensors
Resources
Data Sheets
Photodiode Energy Sensors 30pJ to 600nJ Datasheet(531.8 kB, PDF) Wavelength and Repetition Rate Chart(178.6 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
PD10-IR-C & PD10-IR-PJ-C Drawing(133.5 kB, PDF)
Catalogs
Energy Sensors Catalog(4.6 MB, PDF) Laser Power & Energy Measurement and Laser Beam Analysis Catalog(27.5 MB, PDF)
Technical Notes
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Technical Articles
Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing



