The Quasar module provides a way to use Ophir sensors as a remote laser power/energy meter allowing optimum placement of the sensor and separate optimum placement of your PC or laptop with no connecting cables.
- Connects to standard Ophir sensors with bluetooth connection to your PC
- Wireless range of 10-30 meters depending on surroundings
- Operates from rechargeable battery with typically >40 hours lifetime
- Converts your PC into a complete laser power/energy meter
- Log power and energy, average, statistics, histograms and more
- Monitor up to 7 Quasars simultaneously on one PC See All Features
Software
PC Software & Drivers
This section describes various ways to interface the Ophir meter to your PC as well as the software options available. Check out the datasheet for more details.
The StarLab application together with an Ophir meter turns your PC or laptop into a full-fledged laser power/energy meter. Supports most Ophir laser power/energy sensors. Up to 8 sensors can be displayed at once on one PC. By using the Ophir COM Object, you can control the device from your own application. Supports the Ariel, Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Juno, Juno+, Nova II, Vega, Pulsar-1/2/4, Quasar, EA-1 and Ariel devices.
Library supplied for a complete measurement interface with most of our USB speaking devices (Centauri, StarBright, StarLite, Juno, Juno+, Nova-II, Pulsar, Vega). Makes use of our new COM object.
StarViewer turns your Android or iOS based smartphone into a portable Ophir laser power / energy measurement monitor.
The iOS version of StarViewer works with Ariel sensor.
The Android version of StarViewer works with Ariel, as well as with Juno and Quasar interfaces.
Firmware - Quasar (latest version 1.25)
Embedded Software for Quasar Interface
Use StarLab to upgrade the firmware of your device. Follow the step-by-step instructions (see link above).
Features
Wireless Bluetooth Laser Measurements with the Quasar
The Ophir Quasar is a Bluetooth interface that enables you to connect a laser sensor to a PC, or to an Android smartphone or tablet, without cables. In this short video, you’ll learn what it can do and how to get started using it.
Laser Measurement PC Interfaces
If all your laser measurement work involves a laptop or a PC, rather than a stand-alone meter, one of Ophir's direct-to-PC interfaces could be an ideal solution. These are full-fledged Laser Power and Energy meters, but instead of having a separate on-board display, the PC becomes your display. In this video you will learn about the range of PC Interfaces available from Ophir.
StarLab 3.0: Introduction and First Steps
This video explains the various items on the StarLab screen, and shows you how to perform basic laser measurements. Part 1 of a series of video segments teaching you how to use StarLab.
StarLab 3.0: Second Steps
Sometimes we want to not only get a reading, but perform additional processing on the reading. This video shows you how to use various functions in StarLab, such as Averaging, Scale Factor, Normalize, Density, etc. Part 2 of a series of video segments teaching you how to use StarLab.
Ophir Laser Measurement Virtual Meters
If all your laser measurement work involves a laptop or a PC, one of Ophir's direct-to-PC virtual meters could be an ideal solution. These are full-fledged Laser Power and Energy meters, and - together with the sensor and Ophir’s powerful StarLab software application - turn your PC into a full-function, multi-channel laser measurement workstation.
In this webinar, you will learn about the range of virtual meters and interface options available from Ophir.
Accessories
Battery Pack
N Polarity Power Supply/Charger
Resources
Data Sheets
Quasar Datasheet(820.1 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
Quasar Drawing(178 kB, PDF)
Manuals
StarLab User Manual(5.5 MB, PDF)
Technical Notes
Catalogs
PC Interface Meter Brochure(562.3 kB, PDF) Power/Energy Meter Catalog(25.5 MB, PDF) Laser Power & Energy Measurement and Laser Beam Analysis Catalog(27.5 MB, PDF) Power Meters Catalog(6.5 MB, PDF)
Technical Articles
Going Digital in Manufacturing Wireless Connectivity for Laser Power/Energy Measurement UC Berkeley Investigates Microscopic Structure of Air/Water Interface Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing Yield Improvement by Online Measurement and Analysis of Laser Energy Using Ophir’s Quasar Power and Energy Meters: From Sensors to PC
Software
StarLab.zip(119 MB, ZIP) Quasar Firmware Version 1.25(53 kB, BIN)





