ProPhotonix InViso Micro delivers thin laser lines

Laser module covers wavelengths of 635 nm, 660 nm, and 670 nm

-- Test & Measurement World, 2/8/2012 7:00:00 AM

Targeting machine-vision applications that require extremely thin laser lines, the InViso Micro laser-diode module from ProPhotonix produces a line width of just 16 µm at a working distance of 120 mm. The module comes in an anodized aluminum housing with a flat mounting surface. Since the output beam is referenced to this surface, it is automatically aligned on installation. No tools or adjustments are required to ensure precise beam alignment.

InViso Micro offers wavelengths of 635 nm, 660 nm, and 670 nm with diode power levels ranging from 1 mW to 100 mW. All models achieve a standard uniformity of ±22.5%. A higher-uniformity option is available that enables uniformity to within ±12.5%. Other configuration options include fan angle and modulation. In addition, an external focus mechanism preserves factory-set alignment and bore-sight settings when adjusting the focus.

ProPhotonix can customize InViso Micro laser modules with respect to wavelength, diode power, and optics for use in such applications as 3-D measurement, high-speed sorting and classification, precision alignment, and automated inspection.

ProPhotonix, www.prophotonix.com/uploads/pdfs/Inviso%20Micro%20Datasheet%20301111.pdf