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BeamSquared
®
User Guide
Beam Propagation Analyzer
For Windows
7
®
and Win
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3050 North 300
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North Logan, Utah
84341
©2019 Ophir-Spir
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Table of Contents
default chapter
3
How to Use this Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 General Information
11
Safety
11
Beamsquared Model Numbers
12
Beamsquared Manual Mode Models
12
Automated Beamsquared Models
12
Specifications
13
Beamsquared Optical Train Dimensions
15
Software Information
16
Chapter 2 Setup
17
Equipment
17
Beamsquared Software Installation
17
Prepare the Beamsquared for Operation
18
Mount the Optical Train
18
Install the Camera
19
Connect Beamsquared
20
External Attenuation of the Beam
21
Attenuation
22
Beams < 1 Watt
22
Beams < 400 Watts
22
Beams < 2000 Watts
22
Beam Alignment and Setup for Auto Mode
22
Distance from Laser
23
Initial Setup and Rough Beam Alignment
24
Live Playback
24
External Steering Mirrors
24
Laser Mounting Height
24
Gunsight Alignment Tool
24
Precision Beam Alignment
26
Ghost Beams
27
Beam Axial Alignment
28
Step Size and Start/Stop Selection
29
Chapter 3 Operating Controls and User Interface
30
User Interface
30
Title Bar
30
Ribbon Tab
31
Ribbon Bar
31
Panels
31
Display Area
31
Status Bar
31
Application Tools
32
File Access Window
32
TIFF Image Format
33
Exporting TIFF Images for Use with HDF5
33
Show/Hide Ribbon Bar
34
Ribbon Group Visibility
34
Run Ribbon
35
Live Playback
35
Start
35
Configure
35
Info
35
Mode
36
Boundary Check
36
Real Time M
36
Load and Save
36
Abort Run
37
Finish Run
37
Rail
37
Attenuation
38
Lens Info
38
Source Ribbon
38
Data Source
38
Exposure
39
Gamma
39
Trigger
39
Trigger Pyrocam
40
Camera Info
40
Data Ribbon
40
Data Logging
41
Report
41
Views Ribbon
44
Beam Display
44
Measured Caustic Display
44
Beam Display
45
Run Steps
46
Results
47
Result Settings
50
Positional Stability
51
Interface Customization
53
Docking Handles
53
Chapter 4 Operation
54
Operating Modes
54
Automated Stepping
54
Automated ISO Setup
54
Four Cuts Method
55
When to Use the Four-Cuts Method
56
Four-Cuts on Two Axes
56
Step Table
57
Real Time M 2 Mode
57
Beamsquared Operation
58
Configuration Wizard
58
Step by Step Wizard
62
Data Collection in Auto Mode
65
Useful Operations and Functions
65
Z Locations
65
Plotted Curve Fit
65
Exclude Data Points
66
Interpreting Results
66
Divergence
67
Chapter 5 Tutorial and Theory
68
Introduction to M 2
68
M 2 < 1
68
Laser Beam Parameters
69
An M Tutorial
70
The Transforming Lens
71
Beam Width Measurement Criteria
72
Spot Size and Resolution
73
Attenuation and Distortions
76
Theory of Operation
76
Operation Limitations
77
Electro-Mechanical Operation
77
Data Collection
78
Chapter 6 M 2 Computations
79
Curve Fitting
79
K Factor, and BPP
79
Translation Equations
79
Full Divergence Angle
79
Waist Width
80
Waist Location
81
Waist Location Relative to Principal Plane
81
Waist Location Relative to Laser Aperture
82
Rayleigh Range
82
Astigmatism and Asymmetry
83
Focal Length Calculation
83
Path Length Calibration Values
84
Z Lens
85
Z Fixture
85
Z Camera
85
Beamsquared Distance
86
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
88
Setup and Startup Problems
88
Operation Problems
89
Chapter 8 Beamsquared Automation Interface
91
Evolution of the Automation Interface
91
Recommended Skill Set
91
Documentation
92
Examples
92
Chapter 9 Measurements
93
Electro-Mechanical Operation
93
Spot Size Resolution
93
Manual Mode
96
Optical Rail Setup
96
Beam Alignment and Setup for Manual Mode
97
Adjusting Beam Alignment
98
Step by Step Wizard
99
Exposure
101
Appendix A Lens Calibration Adjustments
102
Plano Convex Lens Calibration
102
Refractive Index of Common Lens Materials
103
Appendix B Warranty
104
Appendix C Beamsquared Supported Cameras
105
Appendix D Camera Information
106
Supplied Accessories
106
External Trigger Control
106
GPI/O Connector Description
106
Supplied Accessories
107
External Trigger Control
107
GPI/O Connector Description
107
Xeva XC-130
108
Camera Installation
108
Getting Started with Xeva XC-130 Camera
109
Xenics XEVA XC-130 Camera Operation
110
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OPHIR BeamSquared Specifications
General
Weight
300 g
Beam Diameter Range
Few microns to 9 mm
Resolution
0.1 μm
Interface
USB
Operating Temperature
10-35 °C
Storage Temperature
-20-60 °C
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