The Nova is truly versatile for measuring power or energy from pJ and pW to hundreds of Joules and thousands of Watts. With the optional scope adapter, you can connect your pyro sensor to an oscilloscope and see every pulse up to the maximum frequency permitted by the sensor.
- Compact and durable
- Compatible with standard Ophir thermal, BeamTrack, pyroelectric & photodiode sensors
- Single shot energy measurement with thermal sensors
- Optional RS232 interface with StarCom PC application
- Power and energy logging with graphical display and statistics
- Easy to use menu driven soft keys 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 StarCom application together with the Ophir meters that utilize the RS232 protocol turns your PC or laptop into a full-fledged Ophir laser power/energy meter. StarCom supports all major Ophir sensors. Supports the Nova, LaserStar, Nova-II, and Vega meters.
Features
Easy Setup of Laser Power Meter and Sensor
See how easy it is to setup an Ophir power meter and sensor to measure your laser's power and energy. Learn more at www.ophiropt.com/photonics.
Setting Your Laser Power Meter To a Custom Wavelength
Learn how to set the correct wavelength for your measurement, even when the wavelength you need is not one of the default wavelengths offered by the meter.
Accessories
Carrying Case
Cables
Battery Pack for Nova
Nova PE-C Adapter
N Polarity Power Supply/Charger
Nova Screen Protector
General Purpose I/O Connector
Resources
Data Sheets
Nova Datasheet(200.7 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
Nova Drawing(183 kB, PDF)
Manuals
Nova User Manual(1.1 MB, PDF) Nova Quick Reference(51.7 kB, PDF)
Selection Guides
Meter Comparison Chart(103.2 kB, PDF)
Catalogs
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
Main Memory Volatility Statement for Nova Meter(205.4 kB, PDF) The Use of Ophir Instrumentation in Law Enforcement Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing Power and Energy Meters: From Sensors to PC
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?
Software
StarCom v3.20(3.5 MB, ZIP)





