For more information contact:
Reuven Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics, reuven.silverman@mksinst.com
Shari Worthington, PR, sharilee@telesian.com

MKS Announces Ophir^® Helios Pro Industrial Power Meter for Optimizing Li-Ion Battery Welding and Other High Power Laser Production Applications

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October 8, 2024 – Andover, MA – MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir^® Helios Pro industrial power meter. An expanded version of the Ophir Helios Plus laser power meter, the Helios Pro is a robust, compact device for measuring high-power lasers, including diode, fiber, and Nd:YAG, with power ranges from 100W to 12kW, and wavelengths from 450-550nm (blue/green) to 900-1100nm (infrared). An exceptional device, the Helios Pro industrial power meter can monitor pulse shape during measurement and compensate for the effects of slow pulse rise time; this means it delivers accurate measurements even when the laser does not have a sharp rise/fall time. In addition, a new shutter mechanism allows for mounting in any orientation while still protecting the sensor from dust and debris. A diffuser option supports power measurements of small beams in restricted spaces while close to the focal plane. The Helios Pro industrial power meter also provides a fast 3s response time, a short 12s wait between consecutive measurements at maximum energy, and has the ability to make multiple measurements before device cool-down. PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCat, and RS232 communication options make it easy to integrate into manufacturing networks. Ideal for Li-Ion battery welding and other high-power laser-based applications, once integrated into the production control system, fully automated measurements can be made.

“Increasingly, production processes occur in constrained spaces or are not conducive to water-cooled high power sensors, and fast readout of results is needed” said Reuven Silverman, General Manager, Ophir Photonics. “The Helios Pro industrial power meter is designed for flexibility in challenging environments. It provides even more accurate average power measurements independent of the rise time and, with the diffuser option, allows measurement of smaller beams when space limitations require installation closer to the focal plane. Its shutter mechanism allows mounting in any orientation while still protecting the sensor from dust and debris contaminates.”

The Helios Pro industrial power meter operates by measuring the energy and exposure time of a short pulse (0.3 to several seconds) and then calculates the power. By keeping the pulse energy under 5kJ, the system eliminates the need for water or fan cooling, resulting in a convenient and compact design. The Helios Pro meter also monitors the pulse shape during measurement and compensates for the effects of slow pulse rise time on the average power result.

The Helios Pro laser power meter is housed in a dust-resistant industrial enclosure and has a field replaceable anti-reflective window to keep the power meter clean and in good working order, even under harsh factory conditions. The sensor’s cover can be automatically controlled for remote opening and closing, protecting the optics and electronics when not in use. Communications options include: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCat, and RS232. It can also be used in chain and ring topologies. The Helios Pro power meter comes with a PC application and command set for easy integration into the customer’s system. Optional ordering options include a diffuser, which allows measurements in restricted spaces closer to the focal plane.

Availability & Pricing
The Ophir Helios Pro industrial power meter is available now.

OPHIR HELIOS PRO: https://bit.ly/3zP3kca
DATA SHEET: https://bit.ly/3ZZgRsB

About MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

About the Ophir Brand
Ophir is a brand within the MKS Photonics Solutions Division. The Ophir product portfolio consists of laser and LED measurement products, including laser power and energy meters, laser beam profilers measuring femto-watt to hundred-kilowatt lasers, high-performance IR and visible optical elements, IR thermal imaging lenses and zoom lenses for defense and commercial applications, OEM and replacement high-quality optics and sub-assemblies for CO₂ and high-power fiber laser material processing applications. Ophir products enhance our customers’ capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, advanced electronics and specialty industrial markets. For more information, visit www.ophiropt.com.