Vega Color Laser Power & Energy Meter
Vega Color Laser Power & Energy Meter
The Vega is a very versatile and sophisticated handheld laser power/energy meter.
Just plug in one of the many Ophir sensors and you have a whole measurement laboratory at your fingertips. The bright color display gives unparalleled legibility and ease of interpreting information
- Brilliant large 320x240 color TFT display
- Compatible with standard Ophir thermal, BeamTrack, pyroelectric & photodiode sensors
- Compact handheld design with rubberized bumpers
- Choice of digital or analog needle display
- Illuminated keys for working in the dark
- USB and RS232 output to PC with Statistics package 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.
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.
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 - Vega / Nova II (latest version 2.55)
Embedded s/w for Vega & Nova II Laser Power / Energy Meters
Use StarLab to upgrade the firmware of your device. Follow the step-by-step instructions (see link above).
Features
Introduction to the StarLab Laser Measurement Application
This video gives an overview of the StarLab application and its various functions. Part 1 of a series of video segments teaching you how to use StarLab.
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.
How to see an analog representation of laser power/energy on a scope
Do you sometimes need to see an analog representation of your laser power/ energy on a scope, in parallel to measuring it with a meter? This video will show you how to do that.
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.
Clarifications: Range Selection, Measurement Duration
Sometimes, even experienced users of laser measurement equipment come across some issues that, although basic, need to be clarified. This video reviews 2 such issues: (1) selection of correct range when it's not quite obvious (and what happens if one goes over range), and (2) how long a measurement duration may be.
Calibration Factors - Laser Power/Energy Meter
When a power/energy meter is in "Calibrate" mode, various "Factors" are displayed to the user. This video explains the meaning of each of these factors.
Accessories
Carrying Case
Cables
Battery Pack
N Polarity Power Supply/Charger
General Purpose I/O Connector
Resources
Data Sheets
Vega Datasheet(243.7 kB, PDF)
Drawings & CAD
VEGA Drawing(185.4 kB, PDF)
Manuals
Vega User Manual(1.3 MB, PDF) Vega Quick Reference(38.5 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)
Selection Guides
Meter Comparison Chart(103.2 kB, PDF)
Application Notes
Technical Articles
Main Memory Volatility Statement for Vega Meter(205.4 kB, PDF) Ophir Power/Energy Meter Calibration Procedure and Traceability/Error Analysis Laser Measurements in Materials Processing Deming Must Be Wrong Power and Energy Meters: From Sensors to PC
Technical Notes
Power Meter Logging Accessing Vega log files with StarLab 5 Situations Where Laser Performance Measurement is Necessary How do I know what range, or scale, to set my power/energy meter to? Don’t Damage Your Power Meter by Using the Wrong Power Supply Installing LabVIEW support for Ophir Power Meters and PC Interfaces Power Meter System Integration
Software
StarLab.zip(119 MB, ZIP) StarCom v3.20(3.5 MB, ZIP) Vega Firmware Version 2.55(960 kB, BIN)
