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Gary Wagner, President, +1 435.753.3729
Shari Worthington, PR Contact, +1 508.755.5242

Ophir-Spiricon Inc. Introduces Vega™ – Versatile Handheld with Vibrant Color Display for Laser Meter Measurement Applications

January 22, 2008 - San Jose, CA -- Ophir-Spiricon, a global leader in precision laser measurement equipment, today announced Vega, an advanced handheld laser meter with brilliant color display for laser beam measurement, at Photonics West. Available with digital or analog needle display, Vega offers an illuminated display screen with backlit navigation buttons that are easy to use under all lighting conditions. The 320x240 color display with large, 16mm digits provides unparalleled legibility and eases eye strain. The advanced screen assists operators with identifying trends or warning signals; colors can be optimized for use with laser protection glasses.

Vega is compatible with all Ophir thermopile, photodiode, and pyroelectric smart heads. Its compact design includes rubberized bumpers and a stable kickstand. The system enables operators to log every point at up to 4000 Hz with pyro heads, and includes non-volatile data storage of up to 200,000 points. The user interface includes a laser tuning screen and power and energy log, with USB and RS232 output to the user’s choice of statistics packages on a personal computer. New software features include power or energy density units, min/max limits, graphing, attenuation scaling, and more.

"The need for more versatile handheld laser measurement devices is growing in leaps and bounds, in parallel with the increasing complexity of laser applications," stated Gary Wagner, President, Ophir-Spiricon Inc. "Vega addresses the market’s needs by providing a plug-and-play instrument with larger-than-average user interface and brilliant colors that can be adjusted for use with laser protection glasses, which often mask laser beam colors. In addition, we continue to enhance the sophistication of our devices by broadening Vega’s built-in software capabilities."

Availability & Pricing

The Vega handheld color displays are available now. OEM pricing based on quantity ordered.

About Ophir-Spiricon

Established in 1978, Ophir-Spiricon is part of the Ophir Optronics Laser Measurement Group. The Laser Measurement Group provides a complete line of instrumentation including power and energy meters, beam profilers and spectrum analyzers. Wholly-focused on laser measurement, the group’s modular, customizable solutions serve manufacturing, medical, military, and research industries throughout the world. An unwavering commitment to forward thinking helps keep us "the partner of choice." For more information, visit http://www.ophir-spiricon.com.

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