what is a good power meter 0-5 Watt

[laserwinkel]

i am looking for a new power meter.
i currently have a coherent lasercheck that goes up to 1 watt.
but as my laser powers increase i need a new power meter.
what would be a good choice? i want something that can measure up to 5 watt

[sugeek]

Howdy,

Take a look at the Kenometer, they are reasonably priced and go up to 10W I believe.

reference thread: http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...ight=kenometer

Otherwise depending on your budget and your needs, coherent has a nice new power meters that hook straight up via usb to your computer or the fieldmax line is bitchin' too.

-Adam

[lasersbee]

IIRC... they are no longer available... the Surplus Thermopile Heads can no longer be found
as that bargain price....
Those heads alone now cost between $300.00 and 900.00 USD..

@ sugeek... do you have a link to the Coherent USB LPM...


Jerry

[robjdixon]

I reccomend a Kenometer pro. They are $450 IIRC, and go up to 5W. Also, they are capable of graphing both on the unit, or using a PC

Rob

[sugeek]

@ sugeek... do you have a link to the Coherent USB LPM...
Jerry

http://www.coherent.com/Lasers/index...w.page&id=1713

[lasersbee]

Hey sugeek...

Thanks for the link/video...

Jerry

[FourDee]

does anybody know how much those coherent usb meters are?

[Kenom]

$1500 for teh cheapest one they have. It goes up depending on which thermopile head you want to choose. I have an equivelant model (Kenometer USB) that is kind of the same. Retail is $250 (shipping extra)

[White-Light]

I'm sure I saw prices of $800 on the USB ones.

Still more expenisve that your Kenometer though Kenom.

[Kenom]

I wish. I was looking at buying one to calibrate my Kenometers.