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Description

With a large 25 x 25 mm active area, 4.2 Mpixels, 12.5 x 12.5 μm (effective) pixels, optical and electronic triggering of a global shutter, and an SNR of 2500:1, the TaperCamD-LCM laser beam profiler offers the largest active sensor area on a USB-port powered laser beam profiling device. By combining the high signal-to-noise ratio and global shutter of the WinCamD-LCM with a high-quality fiber optic taper, the TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler offers a very compact, easy-to-use solution for measuring a variety of large CW or pulsed lasers.
 
The TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler is paired with DataRay’s full-featured, highly customizable, user-centric software (which has no license fees, unlimited installations, and free software updates). It is perfect for applications including: CW and pulsed laser profiling; field servicing of laser systems; optical assembly; instrument alignment; beam wander and logging; R&D; OEM integration; and quality control.

TaperCamD-LCM CMOS Based Beam Profiler

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Specifications

Sensor Type: CMOS
Measurable Sources: CW, Pulsed
Wavelength Range: 355 – 1150 nm
# Pixels (Width): 2048
# Pixels (Height): 2048
Pixel Size (Width): 12.5 um
Pixel Size (Height): 12.5 um
Max Full Frame Rate: 60 Hz
ADC: 12-bit
Part Number: S-TCD-LCM
Beam Fits: Gaussian & Top Hat profile fit & % fit Equivalent Slit profile
Centroid Position: Relative and absolute | Intensity Weighted Centroid and Geometric Center | Beam Wander Display and Statistics
Measured & Displayed Profile Parameters: Raw and smoothed profiles Triangular running average filter up to 10% FWHM
Displayed Profiles: Line‚ 2D & 3D plots. Normalized or un-normalized. Linear or Logarithmic‚ Zoom x10 2D‚ 3D in 10‚ 32 or max. colors or grayscale Contoured display at 10 and 32 colors
Manual Beam Attenuation: Includes three 2" NDXL filters (NDXL-1, NDXL-2, NDXL-4)
Measurable Sources: CW beams‚ pulsed sources; CW to 12.6 kHz with single pulse isolation Software configurable Auto-trigger‚ Synchronous & Variable Delay
ADC: 12-bit
Electronic Shutter Range: USB 2.0: 12,600:1 (41 dB) | USB 3.0: 25,000:1 (44 dB)
Signal To RMS Noise: 2,500:1 (34 dB optical / 68 dB electrical)
Single Pulse Capture PRR: USB 2.0: 6.3 kHz | USB 3.0: 12.6 kHz
Shutter Type: Global
Min. Beam (10 Pixels): ~125 µm
Image Area: 25 x 25 mm
Measurement Accuracy (not Limited To Pixel Size): 0.1 µm processing resolution for interpolated diameters. | Absolute accuracy is beam profile dependent - ~1 µm accuracy is frequently achievable. | Centroid accuracy is also beam dependent (as good as ±1 µ since it is arithmetically determined from all pi
Processing Options: Image & profile Averaging‚ 1‚ 5‚ 10‚ 20‚ Continuous. | Background Capture and Subtraction. | User set rectangular Capture Block for capture | User set or Auto ellipse Inclusion region with beam tracking for processing | *.ojf files save all WinCamD custom
Pass/Fail Display: On-screen selectable Pass/Fail colors. Ideal for QA & Production.
Log Data And Statistics: Min.‚ Max.‚ Mean‚ Standard Deviation‚ to 4096 samples
Relative Power Measurement: Rolling histogram based on user's initial input. Units of mW‚ µJ‚ dBm‚ % or user choice (relative to a reference measurement input)
Fluence: Fluence‚ within user defined area
Certification: RoHS‚ WEEE‚ CE
Multiple Cameras: Up to 4 cameras, parallel capture. | 1 to 8 cameras, serial capture.
Head Dimensions‚ Width X Height X Depth: 2.25 x 2.25 x 2.13” (57 x 57 x 54 mm)
Mounting: 1/4-20 thread
Weight‚ Camera W/ NDXL And Filter Cover: 15.2 oz (431 g)
Beam Ellipticity: Major‚ Minor & Mean diameters. Auto-orientation of axes.
Beam Diameter: Diameter at two user set Clip levels Gaussian & ISO 11146 Second Moment beam diameters Equivalent diameter above a user defined Clip level Equivalent Slit and Knife Edge diameters

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Features

  • 355 to 1150 nm, standard CMOS detector
  • 4.2Mpixel, 2048 x 2048 pixels, 25 x 25 mm active area
  • 12.5 µm pixels (effective)
  • HyperCal™ – Dynamic noise and baseline correction software
  • Port-powered USB 3.0; flexible screw locking 3 m cable; no power brick
  • 12-bit ADC, on-board microprocessor
  • Window-free sensors standard for no fringing
  • 25,000:1 electronic auto-shutter, 79 µs to 2 s
  • 2,500:1 SNR
  • Global shutter, optical/TTL trigger
  • Isolated pulse triggering and parallel capture
Note: This product requires 64-bit Windows 7, 8/8.1, or 10

Applications

  • CW and pulsed laser profiling
  • Field servicing of lasers and laser-based systems
  • Optical assembly & instrument alignment
  • Beam wander & logging
  • Alignment and diagnostics of laser systems used in ophthalmology, dermatology, or endoscopic surgery
  • Used experiments involving SHG, OPOs, or other nonlinear processes that require beam control at tight foci
  • Useful in development and QA of optical read/write heads where small, highly focused beams are critical
  • Enables spatial profiling of tightly focused beams from laser diodes and VCSELs used in sensing or communication
  • Assists in beam shaping and optimization in advanced microscopy systems for biomedical imaging and dimensional metrology 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the applications of the TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler?
The TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler is perfect for applications including CW and pulsed laser profiling, field servicing of laser systems, optical assembly, instrument alignment, beam wander and logging, R&D, OEM integration, and quality control.
What is the active area of the TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler?
The TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler has a large 25 x 25 mm active area.
What is the frame rate of the TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler?
The TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler has a frame rate of 60 fps @ 512 x 512, 30 fps @ 1024 x 1024, 12 fps @ 2048 x 2048.
What is the required operating system for the TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler?
The TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler requires 64-bit Windows 7, 8/8.1, or 10.
What is the SNR of the TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler?
The TaperCamD-LCM beam profiler has an SNR of 2500:1.
Does the TaperCamD-LCM support external triggering for synchronized measurements?
Yes, the TaperCamD-LCM features a global shutter with both optical and TTL trigger inputs, allowing for precise synchronization with external events or pulsed laser sources.
What is the minimum beam size that the TaperCamD-LCM can accurately profile?
The TaperCamD-LCM can accurately profile beams with diameters as small as approximately 125 µm, ensuring detailed analysis of small beam spots.
Is the TaperCamD-LCM compatible with different operating systems?
The TaperCamD-LCM is compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows 7, 8/8.1, and 10, providing flexibility for integration into various system environments.

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