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2.1.3  Particulate Removal 

The industrial laser environment has high levels of 
particulates that must be removed from the camera FOV to 
obtain accurate results. With BeamWatch, this is 
accomplished by generating a laminar flow region at the 
camera FOV using a clean, dry gas source. Air, Nitrogen, or 

Argon is recommended. Connect the provided ¼” hose to 

the gas source as shown in the diagram right.  

 

 

 

 

 

2.1.4  BeamWatch Electrical 

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Connect the provided power cord to the power 
port on the BeamWatch unit. 

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Connect  the  remaining  end  into  a  surge 
protected 100-240 VAC outlet.  

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Connect  one  end  of  the  provided  Ethernet 
cable  to  the  data  source  on  the  BeamWatch 
unit.  

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Connect  the  remaining  end  into  an  Ethernet 
port  on  the  PC,  or  connect  to  the  Gigabit  to 
USB Adapter and connect the adapter to a USB 
3.0 port.  

 

 

 

 

Two plugs are provided to keep dust out of the BeamWatch system. Make sure 

both

 of these plugs 

are removed before applying laser. 

 

Summary of Contents for Ophir Spiricon BeamWatch Standard

Page 1: ...Document No 50398 001 Rev F 02 Aug 2020 1 of 20 Ophir BeamWatch Standard User Notes...

Page 2: ...needs for years to come As a valued customer your comments and opinions are always very important to us If you have any concerns questions or comments bring them to our service department s attention...

Page 3: ...this Guide Symbol Notation Indicates general information that poses no risk Indicates important information about the product with little or no risk Indicates warning information Failure to follow in...

Page 4: ...rs must be protected against accidental exposure Exposure to personnel other than the user must also be considered Hazards include direct beam exposure and reflected radiation Protective eye shields a...

Page 5: ...ield of view FOV The speed of measurement operates at video rates allowing for real time determination of waist focus spot width and location focal shift centroid M2 or K divergence Beam Parameter Pro...

Page 6: ...h Standard Alignment tools Ethernet Cable 4 5m Gigabit to USB 3 0 Adapter Power Supply Cable Power Supply Adapter Kit User documentation Alignment tool User Notes Calibration Certificate Gig E Camera...

Page 7: ...Spiricon Representative or call Ophir Spiricon s Sales Department for ordering information 1 3 Specifications Wavelength 980 1080 nanometers Minimum Power density 2 Megawatts cm2 Minimum Focus Spot S...

Page 8: ...gh lengths on both sides of the waist with the waist at the center of the image Near Optimal has at least 3 Rayleigh lengths on one side of the waist with the waist at the end of the image Acceptable...

Page 9: ...e operating space The chart below shows the required power vs focus spot size for a top hat beam The equation to estimate the maximum spot size is derived from the power density equation 4 2 106 2 Whe...

Page 10: ...is as close to the camera axis as possible There is a scribe mark on the side of the camera that references this position The calibrated distance from the top of the BeamWatch to the center of the det...

Page 11: ...essory to assist in this alignment After the software is installed and the beam is centered in the BeamWatch unit rotate the unit around the beam while viewing the Waist Width result in the software u...

Page 12: ...hose to the gas source as shown in the diagram right 2 1 4 BeamWatch Electrical 1 Connect the provided power cord to the power port on the BeamWatch unit 2 Connect the remaining end into a surge prote...

Page 13: ...he center of the input aperture perpendicular to the top of the unit A beam offset in any direction can produce inaccurate results This is especially important when used with the optional rotation mou...

Page 14: ...nd enable the Crosshair located at the top of the 2D Beam Display window 4 Turn on the alignment beam and center it on the alignment tool by adjusting either the beam or the BeamWatch unit with the be...

Page 15: ...re and or Frame Summing to bring the alignment beam to a viewable level 6 If the beam is centered on the crosshair as shown in the properly centered example the beam is aligned If the beam is not cent...

Page 16: ...Check the 2D Beam Display and make sure the beam falls within the Focal Plane Region Bounds 350 m for High Mag units and 1000 m for Low Mag units The beam should be aligned within these bounds in bot...

Page 17: ...ollection has completed turn off the beam 2 Re insert the dust caps on the unit 3 Turn off the purge gas Always turn the purge gas off after the dust caps have been re inserted 4 If needed disconnect...

Page 18: ...Document No 50398 001 Rev F 02 Aug 2020 18 of 20 Chapter 3 Dimensions...

Page 19: ...Document No 50398 001 Rev F 02 Aug 2020 19 of 20 Notes...

Page 20: ...every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this product the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors omissions or any loss of data because of said errors or omissions Ophir...

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