peakDetect - Pulse Monitoring Multi-Tool

Innovative Pulse Monitoring

peakDetect is an innovative measurement tool for the precise
monitoring of ultra-short lasers. It is a key tool for quality
management and predictive maintenance, potentially saving
downtime costs and helping to plan necessary service in advance.
peakDetect is a single device without moving parts. It measures at thesame time the average power, beam pointing, nonlinear efficiency andtemperature. These measurements also yield pulse quality as a newunique monitoring parameter as well as the peak power as additionalvalues.
The compact and robust design makes peakDetect ideal forincorporation into laser systems or production lines and as a portable
service tool.

Solide State Laser Monitored
over a 48 Hour Period

The comparison of measurement results obtained with the peakDetectand various standard measurement tools over 48 hours shows
excellent agreement of trends and small variations of the derived
laser parameters.

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peakDetect Specifications

Applications■■■

Laser pulse performance monitoring, e.g. for laser production, micro-machining
Laser-medical diagnostics and calibration, e.g. for ophthalmology
Predictive maintenance (Industry 4.0), Laser quality management

Specifications
Wavelength Range

700 ... 1100 nm;
Optimized for 1000 ... 1100 nm (e.g. fiber laser);500 ... 550 nm (e.g. SHG of fiber laser);
Other wavelengths to be discussed

Pulse Width Range

Femtoseconds, picoseconds; typically 50 fs ... 10 ps

Repetition Rate

1 kHz ... 2 MHz (with automatic repetition rate measurement)> 2 MHz with manual entry of laser repetition rate
Other specifications to be discussed

Input Polarization

Linear / any orientation

Response Time / Latency time

< 5 msBeam Pointing Sensitivity

Accuracy < 5 µm, Resolution < 1 µm

Aperture

2.2 mm or customized

Computer Interface

USB, Serial, Fieldbus, Custom

Power Supplyvia USB or customDimensions

Small footprint for machine integration, customization possible

Directly Measured Values

Repetition rate (measured up to 2 MHz or manual entry)
Average power
Beam position (Pointing)Non-linear efficiency

Derived Values

Peak power
Pulse quality
Pulse duration

OEM Integration
APE helps you to customize your individual peakDetect monitoring system. Starting with your specific laser parameters
and objectives, we support you each step of the way, towards implementing a peakDetect solution for your application.
Demo units are available on request.

Pulse Quality Monitoring with APE’s Autocorrelators
Pulse quality monitoring is also possible using APE’s autocorrelator technology. Depending on your requirements,
either peakDetect technology or autocorrelation technology may be advantageous. For a more detailed technicaldiscussion do not hesitate to contact us.

2Appendix Technical Drawings

All Dimensions in mm

peakDetect
Peak powermonitoring

Custom dimensionspossible

Thorlabs SM1

16.7

23.7

79.8

30.48
57.8

Beaminput

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Contact
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