Model
EA-1
Thermal Sensor Compatibility
Yes
Photodiode Sensor Compatibility
Yes
Pyroelectric Sensor Compatibility
Yes
BeamTrack Sensor Compatibility
Yes
Statistics
Yes
Analog Out
No
Trigger Input/Output
Yes
Power Supply
Via Ethernet or included Power Supply
Ethernet
Yes
USB
Yes
On-Board Data Storage
No
Automation Interface
Yes
Labview VI's
No
CE Compliance
Yes
UKCA Compliance
Yes
China RoHS Compliance
Yes
PC Software & Drivers
This section describes various ways to interface the Ophir meter to your PC as well as the software options available.
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.
Adapter for monitoring Ophir sensors via Ethernet
Embedded Software for EA-1 Ethernet Adapter
Use OphirEthernetApp to upgrade the firmware of your device. Follow the step-by-step instructions (see link above).
Smart Sensor to EA-1 to Ethernet to PC
The EA-1 is suitable for customers who desire Ethernet connectivity and want to remotely monitor and control the sensor via their own custom software or the Ophir provided PC application. The EA-1 is designed to connect an Ophir smart sensor to your Ethernet. Standard thermopile, pyroelectric and photodiode sensors are supported. The unit is powered directly from the Ethernet bus if Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is available, or from a standard Ophir 12V power supply if not. The sensor can be monitored remotely over the Ethernet bus, allowing remote connections from distances far in excess of those allowed via RS232 or USB. The device is suitable for industrial or other environments where the bus of choice is Ethernet. Telnet, HTTP and UDP protocols are supported.
Installation and choosing an IP address are simplified via the simple Ophir Ethernet App PC application supplied with the unit. The PC application allows setup and basic functionality such as monitoring power and energy and changing measurement scales or wavelengths. Configuration of the IP address is via the Ethernet or a separate USB connection. The PC operating screen is shown below measuring power and energy.
Software - StarLab
StarLab turns your PC into a laser power/energy multi-channel station
Extensive Graphic Display of Data
• Lֺֺine Plot, Histogram, Bar chart, Simulated Analog Needle
• Mֺֺultiple data sets on one graph or separate graphs on the same screen
Advanced Measurement Processing
• Pֺֺower/Energy Density, Scale Factor, Normalize against a reference
• Mֺֺulti-channel comparisons
• Uֺֺser defined mathematical equations: channels A/B, (A-B)/C etc.
• Pֺֺosition & size measurement with BeamTrack sensors
Data Logging for Future Review
• Cֺֺan be displayed graphically or saved in text format
• Eֺֺasily exported to an Excel spreadsheet
Fully supports StarBright, StarLite, Vega, Nova-II, Pulsar, Juno and USBI devices with all standard Ophir sensors
Multiple Sensors displayed together
Functions and Logging
BeamTrack Power/Position/Size Screens
Product Feature: EA-1 Ethernet Adapter
Introduction to the StarLab Laser Measurement Application
VIDEO
VIDEO
The EA-1 Ethernet adapter enables you to connect an Ophir “Smart Sensor” to your Ethernet network. In this video, you’ll get an overview of how you can integrate the EA-1 into your system, and use it to monitor and control your laser sensor remotely.
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.
Laser Measurement PC Interfaces
Ophir Laser Measurement Virtual Meters
VIDEO
VIDEO
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.
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.