The 1-4 channel Pulsar is a virtual meter allowing connectivity of Ophir’s smart (DB-15) power and energy sensors to automation systems and computers using Ethernet connectivity. It allows remote monitoring and control of the meter via customer custom software, or the Ophir provided PC application
- 1,2 and 4 channel models
- Plug and play with most Ophir sensors
- Record every energy pulse at up to 25 kHz
- Measure missing pulses & trigger output with external trigger
- Log power and energy, average, statistics, histograms with StarLab application
- System Integrator Tools included: LabVIEW VIs, COM Object Interface 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.
Firmware - Pulsar
Embedded Software for Pulsar Interface
On startup, StarLab loads the Pulsar interface with its firmware automatically (current firmware version: 1.30).
Features
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.
How to Detect Missing Laser Pulses with a Pyroelectric Sensor
This video will show you how to detect and record any missing pulses in your pulsed laser beam application.
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.
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
Pulsar USB cable
N Polarity Power Supply/Charger
Resources
Data Sheets
Pulsar Datasheet(645.5 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
Pulsar Drawing(202.7 kB, PDF)
Manuals
StarLab User Manual(5.5 MB, PDF)
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 Notes
5 Situations Where Laser Performance Measurement is Necessary How do I know what range, or scale, to set my power/energy meter to? Longer Length Sensor Cables Power Meter System Integration
Technical Articles
Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing Power and Energy Meters: From Sensors to PC
Software
StarLab.zip(119 MB, ZIP)




