Illustrates RayCi software for laser beam profiling

Example of measurement with CinCam InGaAs SWIR beam profiler

CinCam InGaAs | Plug-and-Play SWIR laser beam profiler

Spectral ranges

900 - 1700 nm, 400 - 1700 nm or 1300 - 2200 nm

Small pixel pitch

As low as 5 µm

Main features

Beam width, Centroid, Pointing stability, Divergence, Beam Quality

Interface

GigE Ethernet (or USB3.0 with adapter)

No coverglass

Available on select sensors

Always

3-year warranty parts and labor & Fast delivery (ask about our current stock)

Tags: IR: SWIR, LBD: InGaAs profiler

SWIR laser beam profiling made easy

The CinCam InGaAs is a plug-and-play solution for laser beam profiling of CW and pulsed lasers in the SWIR (900 – 1700 nm), VIS SWIR (400 – 1700 nm) and XSWIR (1300 – 2200 nm) spectral ranges. Using a machine-vision grade InGaAs camera and a dedicated laser beam profiling software (RayCi), the CinCam InGaAs allows simple and accurate laser beam analysis according to ISO standards.

The camera is cooled with a thermo-electric cooling (TEC1, thus ensuring stable, repeatable and quantitative measurements in any environment (laboratory or industrial).

Scope of delivery

Spectral range 900 – 1700 nm:

- CinCam InGaAs SWIR 320-30: Entry level with an active area of 9.60 x 7.68 mm and a 30 µm pixel pitch, OR
- CinCam InGaAs SWIR 636-15: Intermediate level with an active area of 9.54 x 7.62 mm and a 15 µm pixel pitch, OR
- CinCam InGaAs SWIR 636-25: Largest active area of 15.9 x 12.7 mm and a 25 µm pixel pitch

Spectral range 400 – 1700 nm:

- CinCam InGaAs-VSWIR 636-5: Entry level with an active area of 3.2 x 2.4 mm and a 5 µm pixel pitch, OR
- CinCam InGaAs-VSWIR 1280-5: Intermediate level with an active area of 6.4 x 5.12 mm and a 5 µm pixel pitch

Spectral range 1300 – 2200 nm:

CinCam InGaAs-XSWIR 320-30: Entry level with an active area of 9.60 x 7.68 mm and a 30 µm pixel pitch, OR
CinCam InGaAs-XSWIR 636-15: Intermediate level with an active area of 9.54 x 7.62 mm and a 15 µm pixel pitch, OR

+ CinCam InGaAs kit:

- 1 RayCi software license (Standard or Pro) with USB dongle or license key
- 1 power supply + US power cable
- 1 ethernet cable

Options:

External triggering
- Option 1: cable with open leads (DC power and TTL signal must be wired)
- Option 2: cable with BNC connector (TTL input signal) and PoE injector
Coverglass removal
- On select models only (please inquire)

Sensor specifications
Model	SWIR QVGA-30	SWIR VGA-15	SWIR VGA-25	VSWIR SXGA-5	XSWIR QVGA-30	XSWIR VGA-15
Spectral range	900 - 1700 nm	900 - 1700 nm	900 - 1700 nm	400 - 1700 nm	1300 - 2200 nm	1300 - 2200 nm
Pixel pitch	30 µm	15 µm	25 µm	5 µm	30 µm	15 µm
Active area (mm2)	9.60 x 7.68	9.54 x 7.62	15.9 x 12.7	6.4 x 5.12	9.60 x 7.68	9.54 x 7.62
# pixels	320 x 256	636 x 508	636 x 508	1280 x 1024	320 x 256	636 x 508
Min beam diameter @1/e2 (~10 pixels)	~300 µm	~150 µm	~250 µm	~50 µm	~300 µm	~150 µm
Sensor cooling	TEC1 +20ºC (typ.)	TEC1 +20ºC (typ.)	TEC1 +20ºC (typ.)	TEC1 +20ºC (typ.)	TEC2 -30ºC (typ.)	TEC2 -30ºC (typ.)
ADC (camera / RayCi software)	14-bit / 12-bit	14-bit / 12-bit	14-bit / 12-bit	12-bit / 12-bit	14-bit / 12-bit	14-bit / 12-bit
Max FPS full frame	340 fps	210 fps	100 fps	50 fps	340 fps	210 fps
Image correction	On-board NUC	On-board NUC	On-board NUC	On-board NUC	On-board NUC	On-board NUC
Camera interface	GigE Ethernet	GigE Ethernet	GigE Ethernet	GigE Ethernet	GigE Ethernet	GigE Ethernet
Gain settings	2	3	2	2	2	3
Dynamic range (low gain)	75 dB	69 dB	73 dB	56 dB	68 dB	68 dB
Body dimensions (L×W×H in mm)	78 x55 x55	78 x55 x55	78 x55 x55	78 x55 x55	90×80×80	90×80×80
No Coverglass option	no	yes	yes	yes	no	no
Sensor position from front flange w/o mount	-8.48 mm	-9.58 mm	-7.88 mm	-10.97 mm	TBD	TBD

SWIR 320-30

Goldeye G-008 QE curve

SWIR 636-15

SWIR 636-25

Goldeye G-032 QE curve

VSWIR 1280-5

XSWIR 320-30 & 636-15

Quantum efficiency Goldeye G-034 XSWIR 2.2 TEC2

Laser beam profiling applications:

Laser beam analysis of CW and pulsed lasers
Alignment of lasers in production or in lab environment
Quick control of laser modes and adjustment errors
Near-Field and Far-Field analysis of lasers
Laser beam quality measurement M2
Divergence measurement

Software

Download RayCi demo software here

Catalog

Camera Catalog

RayCi Software

RayCi software is specifically designed for beam profilers and utilizes new developed correction algorithms and incomparable visualizations modes. This ensures the highest accuracy in beam profile analysis according to ISO standards. (ISO conformity: ISO 11145, 11146, 11554, 11670, 13694)

RayCi for CinCam InGaAs has 2 versions available:

– RayCi-Standard (Includes SDK)
– RayCi-Professional (includes SDK, beam quality / M2 measurement and simultaneous multi-camera measurements)

Cross Section Analysis – 1D Beam Width / Edge Steepness

Percentage of Peak:

RayCi supports the most commonly used ‘percentage of peak’ method to determine the width from the beam cross section line. Therefore, two opposite markers are positioned automatically to the specified intensity level. The distance between the markers are used to define the beam width. Two pairs of markers can be used simultaneously to compare different settings. To expand the beam analysis level and roughness options with statistical values are available

Edge Steepness:

Cross section lines of beam profiles are of particular interest for further beam analysis. Especially for flat-top beams the knowledge of the edge steepness is of great importance. RayCi defines the edge steepness of such beams by using different options.

2D Beam Width Analysis

RayCi supports several 2D techniques to determine the beam width of a laser beam. The customer can choose the best technique for their application. This extensive tool on beam width techniques is unique on the market for laser beam profiling.

Rayci gauss/super gauss — Gauss / Super Gauss

Rayci knife edge/moving slit — Knife Edge / Moving Slit

Rayci Plateau / Geometry / Area — Plateau / Geometry / Area

Visualization Tool

2D-View	Intensity profile of live and save data Look-Up Table / Auto contrast Adjustable coordinate system AOI adjustment / AOI tracking / Zooming Analysis: 2D beam width / Centroid Multiple import and export formats
3D-View	Intensity profile of live and save data Rotating / Linking / Zooming Beam width / Fits / Projections / Coordinate system Multiple import and export formats
Histogram	Frequency distribution of live and save data Linear / Logarithmic Cursor Multiple import and export formats
Cross Section	Cross Section of live and save data (types: x, y, circle, radial, arbitrary) Cursor / Fits / Tracking function Analysis: 1D beam width / Edge steepness Multiple import and export formats
Beam Result	Beam parameter of live and save data Beam parameter: 1D / 2D beam parameters / Centroid Statistical analysis on all calculated results Pass and fail criteria (Red / Green) / Highlight values / Separate values Multiple import and export formats

swir beam profiler results — Beam Results

Measurement Tool

Snapshot Single Measurement Time Series	2D-View / 3D-View / Histogram / Cross section Beam results (Beam width, Centroid, etc.) Beam profiler dynamic visualization Printable protocol Multiple import and export formats
Pointing Stability:	Centroid fluctuations X /Y Centroid position analysis Power spectrum Printable protocol Multiple import and export formats
Beam Stability	Power / Peak / Centroid / Beam width fluctuation Printable protocol Multiple import and export formats
Divergence Measurement	2D-View / 3D-View / 3D-Fit / Divergence Fit Results (Divergence) Printable protocol Multiple import and export format
Beam Quality M2 (RayCi Pro)	2D-View / 3D-View / 3D-Fit / Caustic Fit Results (M², Beam waist, RayLeigh length, etc.) Printable protocol Multiple import and export formats

Accessories

External triggering (pulsed lasers):

Trigger cable, 12-pin Hirose female to BNC, 2.0m (trigger input)
TP Link TL-POE150S PoE Injector, with 2 Ethernet cable (CAT.5 UTP) and power adapter (allows powering up the camera using PoE)

Tp-Link injector

I/O cable, 12-pin Hirose female to open end, 2.0m (allows wiring of power supply and TTL input as well as other I/O)

GigE Networking:

For Gigabit Ethernet components (switches, PoE injectors, host adapter cards, etc.), please refer to our hardware selector guide.

Description
Additional information

SWIR laser beam profiling made easy

The CinCam InGaAs is a plug-and-play solution for laser beam profiling of CW and pulsed lasers in the SWIR spectral range of 900 to 1700 nm. Using a machine-vision grade InGaAs camera and a dedicated laser beam profiling software (RayCi), the CinCam InGaAs beam profiler allows simple and accurate laser beam analysis according to ISO standards.

The camera is cooled with a thermo-electric cooling (TEC1, thus ensuring stable, repeatable and quantitative measurements in any environment (laboratory or industrial).