Information
Chapter 1
General Information
The IBP-YAG system is a precision instrument designed to measure critical parameters of High
Power Industrial type laser beams. As is indicated by the name it is optimized for 1064 nm YAG
lasers.
The IBP-YAG includes a measurement head for use on lasers of greater than 2 Watts and up to
4000 watts. The instrument is designed to measure collimated beams only, any focusing optics
must be removed before attempting any measurements.
There are three Models of IBP-YAG.
IBP-YAG
for beam sizes from 1 to 4 millimeters.
IBP-YAG
for beam sizes from 4 to 16 millimeters.
IBP-YAG
for beam sizes from 8 to 30 millimeters.
The IBP-YAG measurement head is used in conjunction with the Spiricon Inc. software package
LBA-PC, which provides a complete, easy to use, highly graphical interface.
Each instrument is shipped with a serial number keyed setup file that contains specific calibration
information used by the software application.
Appendix C contains specific calibration information for your particular IBP-YAG unit.
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How To Use This Manual
We suggest that you read this manual before setting up your IBP-YAG to become familiar with
the setup and use procedures. We also suggest that you read the software manual to become
familiar with the controls and the measurements provided.
Chapter 1 contains general Information and specifications of the IBP-YAG.
Chapter 2 contains setup and operating instructions.
Chapter 3 contains maintenance and storage information.
1.2
IBP System Components
The IBP-YAG system consists of the following components:
A measurement head that is placed in the laser beam’s path to attenuate the laser beam to a
measurable level and convert the laser’s energy profile into an electronic video signal. A water-
cooled beam dump absorbs the excess laser energy.
A Computer system with a Spiricon Inc. Frame Grabber Card and an LBA-PC software package
installed. The frame grabber card controls the Measurement head and digitizes the video signal.
An optional cart system with a built in heat exchanger and computer is available to make the
system more mobile.
If the system was purchased complete, the software and the frame grabber card will be installed in
the purchased computer. All files with specific hardware information will have been installed. The
IBP-YAG will have been connected and tested.
If the system was purchased to be used with an existing computer, the software and the frame
grabber card will need to be installed in the users computer before connecting the IPB-YAG.
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