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News Release from: Coherent | Subject: FieldMax
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 29 June 2006
FieldMax laser meter family expanded
Coherent Molectron introduces FieldMax-TO and FieldMax-P, the latest additions to its FieldMax general-purpose, portable laser meter family
FieldMax products are easy-to-use and portable, making them ideal for field-service and production test applications FieldMax-P is designed for use with a pyroelectric sensor for energy readings ranging from nJ to J at repetition rates up to 300Hz
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 29 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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FieldMax-TO is a versatile, economical power meter that works with thermopile or optical sensors for measurements ranging from nW to kW.
"Our new FieldMax-TO and FieldMax-P meters allow customers, who don't need the full-feature set of our FieldMax-TOP laser power and energy meter, to enter the product line at a lower price point," said Sean Bergman, product manager for Coherent's power and energy products.
"Users can now choose an instrument that provides the measurement capability they need, and still take advantage of features such as a high-contrast, backlit display and an easy-to-use, direct button-driven interface".
To facilitate laser tuning, all FieldMax meters feature a new laser tuning method that is both fast and responsive, along with a statistical display that shows mean, min, max, and standard deviation.
FieldMax products feature smart-sensor compatibility in which information such as sensor calibration, wavelength correction and serial number are automatically loaded into the meter.
The meters also include a convenient USB computer interface, Labview drivers and applications software.
They feature a low-battery indicator and can be powered by a 12VDC wall-plug adapter.
Originally founded in 1985, Molectron Detector was acquired by Coherent in December 2002.
Coherent Molectron designs and manufactures custom and standard detectors, electronics and instruments for measuring laser power and energy.
The acquisition further enhanced Coherent's instruments and sensor portfolio, providing customers with the broadest range of laser measurement and control products.
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