Description

Gentec-EO offers a single channel PC-based universal energy and power monitor. M-LINK\'s compact and versatile design make it an ideal choice for industrial light measurement applications. 

This PC-Based monitor is compatible with ALL types of detectors - including thermopiles, pyroelectrics and photo detectors - for both power and energy measurements. The device is available as a single channel unit that directly interfaces with a computer using a USB2.0 connection.

The LabView software is included and comes with all the necessary features. The M-LINK also presents a unique digital technique of suppressing the noise, thereby extending the measurement range all the way down to the fJ level.

Gentec-EO - Single Channel Power and Energy Monitor - M-LINK

Specifications

Detector Compatibility: Photodiode, Pyroelectric, Thermopile
Min Measurable Energy: <100 fJ
Max Measurable Energy: <100 kJ
Min Measurable Power: <10 pW
Max Measurable Power: <100 kW
Energy Monitor Accuracy: <2%
Power Monitor Accuracy: <2%

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Features

  • Universal Compatibility: Reads all head types for power (thermopiles, photo detectors, pyroelectrics) and energy measurements (thermopiles in single shot mode, photo detectors, pyroelectrics), making it a versatile tool for various applications.
  • Advanced Noise Suppression: Employs a unique digital method to minimize noise at lower ranges, enhancing the ability to measure energy levels down to femtojoules.
  • External Triggering: Facilitates synchronization with pulsed lasers or digital choppers, ensuring precise timing and measurement accuracy.
  • Intuitive PC Integration: USB connectivity ensures straightforward integration with PC systems, supported by feature-rich LabView software that offers a range of instrument controls and data visualization options.
  • Comprehensive Data Analysis: Provides extensive statistical functions, including Min, Max, Mean, Standard Deviation, and RMS Stability, alongside graphic displays such as Strip Chart and Histogram, for detailed data examination and analysis.

Applications

  • Research and Academia: Ideal for scientific studies requiring precise measurement of laser power and energy, from femtojoule levels in quantum research to kilowatt levels in applied physics.
  • Industrial Testing: Crucial for quality control and testing in manufacturing environments where lasers and other light sources are employed, ensuring that equipment operates within specified parameters.
  • Photonics Development: Plays a significant role in the development and characterization of photonic devices, where accurate energy and power measurement is key to innovation.
  • Medical Device Calibration: Essential for calibrating medical lasers and other photonic equipment, guaranteeing accuracy and safety in clinical applications.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Useful in measuring the radiant flux or irradiance from natural or artificial light sources, contributing to studies in solar energy, lighting efficiency, and environmental science.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of detectors is the M-LINK compatible with?
The M-LINK is compatible with all types of detectors, including thermopiles, pyroelectrics, and photo detectors, for both power and energy measurements.
What is the measurement range of the M-LINK?
The M-LINK has a unique digital technique for suppressing noise, which extends the measurement range all the way down to the fJ level.
Can the M-LINK be synchronized with a pulsed laser or digital chopper?
Yes, the M-LINK has an external trigger that allows it to be synchronized with a pulsed laser or digital chopper.
How is the M-LINK connected to a computer?
The M-LINK is connected to a computer using a USB2.0 connection.
What features are included in the LabView software?
The LabView software includes complete instrument controls (range, trigger, wavelength, etc.), live display in J and J/cm2 or W and W/cm2, full statistics (min, max, mean, standard deviation, RMS stability, repetition rate, etc.), graphic displays (strip chart, histogram, tuning needle, and more), and data file collection and analysis.

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