Featured on the www.ophir-spiricon.com web site, Sensor Finder allows users to input laser characteristics and the type of measurement required (power only or energy and power). In return, the program provides a list of Ophir-Spiricon power/energy sensors that are guaranteed to work with their laser under the stated conditions. Sensor Finder calculates and displays the power and energy density of the laser, the damage limit of the sensors under these conditions, and determines which sensors are guaranteed to perform with the laser specs. The program also shows how close one is to the damage threshold so the user can choose a sensor that is well below the damage threshold. A report with a list of recommended sensors can be saved or printed.
Competing sensor finder applications only narrow down the list of possible products and do not let you know if the sensor will actually work with a particular laser, stated Ephraim Greenfield, CTO, Laser Measurement Group, Ophir-Spiricon. Sensor Finder goes beyond other online tools and takes into account damage threshold and maximum pulse width limitations. Everything about the new web site is focused on providing the customer with quick access to accurate information, including the new library of 3D sensor drawings and the user-friendly interface.