The MKS Instruments/Ophir 10K-W-SH-V1 is a water-cooled power and energy meter designed for high-power laser measurement in industrial, scientific, and medical applications. It accurately measures continuous wave and pulsed laser beams from 200 W to 10,000 W, with capability to withstand power densities up to 10 kW/cm². The broadband absorber design supports wavelengths at 1.06 µm and 10.6 µm, making it suitable for Nd:YAG and CO₂ laser systems.
Technical Specifications
• Power measurement range: 200 W to 10,000 W
• Maximum power density: 10 kW/cm²
• Digital power scales: 10 kW / 1 kW
• Power accuracy: ±5%
• Linearity with power: ±2%
• Response time (0–95%): <3 seconds
• Aperture diameter: Ø45 mm
• Maximum energy density (pulsed): 150 J/cm² (10 ms pulse width); 30 J/cm² (1 ms pulse width)
• Maximum incidence angle: ±5 degrees
• Backscattered power: Approximately 3.5% without scatter shield
• Water cooling minimum flow rate: 9 liters/minute
• Water temperature range: 18–25 °C
• Water temperature rate of change: <1 °C/min
– Key Features
• Broadband absorber effective across 1.06 µm and 10.6 µm wavelengths
• Measures both CW and pulsed laser beams
• Water-cooled sensor head with quick-connect fittings for ø3/8" plastic hose
• BNC adapter interface for analog output (SH designation)
• Beam size performance consistency: ±2% linearity across 15–45 mm diameter beams
– Typical Applications
• High-power CO₂ and Nd:YAG laser characterization
• Industrial laser processing verification
• Medical laser system validation
• Pulsed and continuous wave beam power monitoring
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates with Ophir smart displays (Centauri, StarBright, StarLite) and Juno compact USB PC interfaces. Smart connector automatically configures and calibrates the sensor upon connection. BNC adapter enables connection to external measuring instrumentation for raw analog sensor output.
