Ophir Optronics Ltd QSR Manuel D’Utilisation
Chapter 1 – Introduction
This guide describes the operation of the Ophir StarLab application software,
which supports the following Ophir devices:
which supports the following Ophir devices:
SmartHead to USB Interface, referred to in this guide as USBI.
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Pulsar-4, Pulsar-2, Pulsar-1.
Quasar
Nova-II, for data-logging and log file extraction.
Vega, for data-logging and log file extraction.
This chapter provides introductory information about the USBI, Pulsar and
Quasar devices. Topics include:
Quasar devices. Topics include:
Note: StarLab version 1.00 supports only the Quasar device. Support for the
USBI and Pulsar devices will be added into a later release of StarLab.
Support for USBI and Pulsar devices is via Ophir USBI application
software.
Support for USBI and Pulsar devices is via Ophir USBI application
software.
Note: The only difference between the Pulsar-4 (four channel device),
Pulsar-2 (two channel device), and the Pulsar-1 (one channel device)
is the number of channels that each of the devices support. Throughout
the guide these devices are referred to collectively as the “Pulsar”.
The USBI is a different single channel device, as explained below.
is the number of channels that each of the devices support. Throughout
the guide these devices are referred to collectively as the “Pulsar”.
The USBI is a different single channel device, as explained below.
Note: The Pulsar-4, Pulsar-2 and Pulsar-1 devices were previously known as
the "USBI-4", "USBI-2" and "USBI-1" devices.
USBI, Pulsar and Quasar Overview
The USBI, Pulsar and Quasar devices belong to Ophir’s line of laser power and
energy measurement instruments. Utilizing smart head technology, the devices
support the complete line of Ophir thermopile, photodiode, PD10, and
pyroelectric smart head detectors. Combining the proven microprocessor-based
measurement technology of Ophir’s Nova, Nova II, Vega and LaserStar
instruments with a USB delivery to your PC, the USBI and Pulsar devices
provide highly accurate measurements together with an easy-to-use graphical
interface. The Quasar device provides a wireless connection to your PC using
Bluetooth™ technology, allowing remote measurements in locations difficult to
reach using a direct wire USB connection.
energy measurement instruments. Utilizing smart head technology, the devices
support the complete line of Ophir thermopile, photodiode, PD10, and
pyroelectric smart head detectors. Combining the proven microprocessor-based
measurement technology of Ophir’s Nova, Nova II, Vega and LaserStar
instruments with a USB delivery to your PC, the USBI and Pulsar devices
provide highly accurate measurements together with an easy-to-use graphical
interface. The Quasar device provides a wireless connection to your PC using
Bluetooth™ technology, allowing remote measurements in locations difficult to
reach using a direct wire USB connection.
StarLab User Guide
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