Ariel Industrialized Laser Power Sensors with Display
Ariel Industrialized Laser Power Sensors with Display
The Ariel measures high power industrial lasers of up to 8kW by measuring the energy of a short exposure to this power. The laser is set to deliver a pulse of from 0.05 to several seconds. The Ariel then measures the energy and duration of the laser pulse and calculates the power.
- Measures up to 8000 W
- Compact and self-contained with built in display
- No Water Cooling
- Dust proof, splash proof
- Includes a detachable diffuser for high power density beams
- Wavelengths: 440-550nm, 900-1100nm, 2.94μm, 10.6μm 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.
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 - Ariel & Ariel-USB (latest version 1.38)
Embedded Software for Ariel
Use StarLab version 3.62 (and up) to upgrade the firmware of your device. Press Here for step-by-step instructions.
Features
Ariel, Ultra-Compact "All in One" Sensor Overview
Designed for OEM and end-user applications in closed and confined spaces, such as additive manufacturing, metal cutting, and welding, the Ariel power meter is a robust, battery-powered device that requires no water or fan cooling and is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The system measures laser powers from 200 mW to 8 kW, and at a wide range of wavelengths, including 440-550nm green and blue lasers, increasingly popular in copper welding.
Choosing a Thermal Sensor
In this short “Basics” video we review the use – and selection - of thermal sensors for measuring low, medium and high laser powers.
Measuring Ultra High Power Laser Beams
Laser beams with powers of many tens of Kilowatts are becoming more and more common in today's applications, industrial as well as research. This video will discuss the technical challenges in measuring such lasers, and will show you a range of solutions now available from Ophir for measuring up to 100KW -- safely, and accurately.
How to Use the StarViewer Android App to Operate the Ariel
In this short video, you'll learn how to use the "StarViewer" Android App to operate the Ariel, Ophir’s new ultra-compact self-contained industrial power meter.
Ariel All-in-One High Power Laser Sensor: How to Use
Learn how to use the Ariel, Ophir’s new ultra-compact "All in One" sensor for measuring high power industrial lasers up to 8KW.
A Great Instrument is Now Even Better
The Ophir Ariel - a palm-sized, robust laser power meter for high power industrial applications - has just been made even better! Check it out in this video.
Accessories
USB Cable for Ariel
USB Power Supply
Ariel DIF housing, window ready kit
Ariel Window Replacement Kit
Resources
Data Sheets
Short Exposure High Power Sensors - Ariel Datasheet(278 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
Ariel Drawing(307.3 kB, PDF)
Manuals
Ariel User Manual(899.9 kB, PDF) StarLab User Manual(5.5 MB, PDF)
Technical Notes
Ariel Window Replacement Kit User Notes(320 kB, PDF) StarViewer User Note(711 kB, PDF) How to Use Water Cooled Ophir Sensors Effect of Ambient Conditions on Laser Measurements How do I know what range, or scale, to set my power/energy meter to? Calibration Accuracy of Ophir’s High Power Sensors How Much of the Power Sensor Aperture Can My Laser Fill Up? How to Properly Select a Laser Power or Energy Sensor Common Reasons for Thermal Sensor Damage or Out of Tolerance Conditions Ariel Diffuser housing, window ready User Notes(287.9 kB, PDF)
Catalogs
Power Sensors Catalog(11.2 MB, PDF) Laser Power & Energy Measurement and Laser Beam Analysis Catalog(27.5 MB, PDF)
Application Notes
Tutorials
Technical Articles
Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing Innovative Measurement Technology Enables Next Level Industrial Am
Literature
Software
StarLab.zip(119 MB, ZIP) Ariel Firmware Version 1.38(472 kB, BIN)
