Specifications

Output Characteristics - Talon Models1, 2, 7

Talon UV45 Talon UV30 & APX UV30 Talon UV20 & APX UV20 Talon UV15 & APX UV15 Talon UV12 & APX UV12 Talon UV6 &
APX UV6		 Talon GR20 Talon GR40 Talon GR70
Wavelength 355 nm 355 nm 355 nm 355 nm 355 nm 355 nm 532 nm 532 nm 532 nm
Power2
>30 W @ 100 kHz
 		 >15 W @ 50 kHz >10 W @ 50 kHz >15 W @ 50 kHz >12 W @ 50 kHz >6 W @ 50 kHz >20 W @ 50 kHz >20 W @ 50 kHz >70 W @ 275 kHz
>45 W @ 150 kHz
>35 W @ 200 kHz		 >30 W @ 100 kHz
>23 W @ 200 kHz		 >20 W @ 100 kHz >13 W @ 100 kHz >10 W @ 100 kHz >4 W @ 100 kHz >18 W @ 100 kHz
 		 >40 W @ 100 kHz
>36 W @ 200 kHz
>23 W @ 300 kHz >17W @ 300 kHz >11 W @ 300 kHz >3 W @ 300 kHz >3 W @ 300 kHz >1 W @ 300 kHz >13 W @ 300 kHz >30 W @ 300 kHz
Repetition Rate 0-500 kHz 0-700 kHz
Pulse Width <35 ns @ 150 kHz <25 ns @ 100 kHz <43 ns @ 550 kHz
Pulse-to-Pulse Energy Stability <2% rms @150 kHz <2% rms @100 kHz, typical <2% rms @50 kHz, typical <2% rms @ 100 kHz, typical <3% rms up to 550 kHz
 
<3% rms up to 300 kHz
<5% rms above 300 kHzl		 <3% rms up to 150 kHz
<5% rms up to 300 kHz, typical		 <3% rms up to 300 kHz
 <5% rms above 300 kHz

Beam Characteristics3

Talon UV45 Talon UV30 Talon UV20 Talon UV15 Talon UV12 Talon UV6 Talon GR20 Talon GR40 Talon GR70
Spatial Mode TEM00
M2 <1.2
Polarization Ratio 100:1 vertical
Beam Diameter, at waist 3.5 mm ±10%5 1.0 mm ±10% 2.0 mm ±10%
Beam Divergence (full angle) <0.3 mrad <0.6 mrad <0.9 mrad <0.6 mrad
Beam Asymmetry  <1.1 
Boresighting Tolerance <1 mm, <1 mrad
Beam Pointing Stability4  <±25 µrad/°C <±10 µrad/°C <±25 µrad/°C

Operating Conditions/Environmental Range

Talon UV45 Talon UV30 Talon UV20 Talon UV15 Talon UV12 Talon UV6 Talon GR20 Talon GR40 Talon GR70
AC Input 110/220 ±10% VAC, 50-60 Hz
Warm-up Time <20 min from standby; <40 min from cold start
Temperature Range 18-35°C operating; -20-50°C non-operating
Altitude 0-2,000 m operating; 0-12,000 m non-operating
Humidity6 8-95%, non-condensing
Cooling Water Temperature 20°C ±1°C, stable to ±0.2°C
Cooling Water Flow 3.5-6.0 liters/minute,
40 psi typical		 1.5 liters/minute minimum, 20 psi typical 3.5-6.0 liters/minute,
40 psi typical
Thermal Load (to water) <800 Watts <350 Watts <300 Watts <350 Watts <800 Watts
Total Power Consumption <900 Watts <400 Watts <300 Watts <400 Watts <900 Watts

Physical Characteristics

Talon UV45 Talon UV30 Talon UV20 Talon UV15 Talon UV12 Talon UV6 Talon GR20 Talon GR40 Talon GR70
Dimensions (Laser)
(L x W x H)		 28 x 9 x 5 in
(711 x 229 x 127 mm)		 25 x 6 x 4.5 in
(635 x 153 x 115 mm)		 28 x 9 x 5 in
(711 x 229 x 127 mm)
Weight (Laser) 45 lbs (20.5 kg) 28 lbs (12.7 kg) 45 lbs (20.5 kg)
Dimensions (Utility Module)
(L x W x H)		 19.6 x 19 x 3.5 in
(498 x 482 x 88 mm)		 NA
Weight (Utility Module) 22 lbs (10 kg) NA

Features

Talon UV45 Talon UV30 Talon UV20 Talon UV15 Talon UV12 Talon UV6 Talon GR20 Talon GR40 Talon GR70
Optional Safety Shutter Externally mounted for easy field service and customer replaceable
Internal Power Monitor May be calibrated against an external power meter
E-Pulse Pulse Energy Control Keeps pulse energy, pulse width, and beam parameters held constant over a wide range of repetition rates NA
Data Log Long term and short term recording for diagnostics and equipment maintenance
CW Alignment Beam Mode Lower power CW UV beam for installation and alignment in a tool NA
Sacrificial Window Customer replacable to maintain power in harsh environments
ALPS (Active Laser Purification System) Maintains internal optics cleanliness for long term, reliable operations NA
Precision Position Registration Hardened steel receptacles for indexing pins for repeatable, precision alignment from unit to unit

Output Characteristics - Talon HE Models 1, 2, 5

Talon HE UV500 Talon HE UV275 Talon HE GR1000
Wavelength 355 nm 355 nm 532 nm
Pulse Energy2,3
15 kHz 500 µJ typical 275 µJ typical 1000 µJ typical
20 kHz >500 µJ 275 µJ typical >750 µJ
40 kHz 192 µJ typical >275 µJ 325 µJ typical
100 kHz 42 µJ typical 59 µJ typical 100 µJ typical
Power2,3
15 kHz - - 15 W typical
20 kHz >10 W 5.7 W typical >15 W
40 kHz 7.7 W typical >11 W 13 W typical
100 kHz 4.2 W typical 5.9 W typical 10 W typical
Frequency2,3 20 kHz 40 kHz 20 kHz
Repetition Rate 0-150 kHz
Pulse Width 20-40 ns @ 20 kHz 45-60 ns @ 40 kHz 25-40 ns @ 20 kHz
Pulse-to-Pulse Energy Stability <3% rms

Beam Characteristics

Talon HE UV500 Talon HE UV275 Talon HE GR1000
Spatial Mode TEM00
M2 <1.2
Polarization Ratio 100:1 vertical
Beam Diameter, at waist 3.5 mm ±10% 1.0 mm ±10%
Beam Divergence (full angle) <0.3 mrad <0.9 mrad
Beam Asymmetry  <1.1 
Boresighting Tolerance <1 mm, <1 mrad
Beam Pointing Stability4 <±10 µrad/°C

Operating Conditions/Environmental Range

Talon HE UV500 Talon HE UV275 Talon HE GR1000
AC Input 110/220 ±10% VAC, 50-60 Hz
Warm-up Time <20 min from standby; <40 min from cold start
Temperature Range 18-35°C operating; -20-50°C non-operating
Altitude 0-2,000 m operating; 0-12,000 m non-operating
Humidity6 8-95%, non-condensing
Water Cooling Requirements 20°C ±1°C, stable to ±0.2°C, 1.5 liters/minute maximum, 20 psi
Thermal Load (to water) <350 W
Total Power Consumption <400 W

Physical Characteristics

Talon HE UV500 Talon HE UV275 Talon HE GR1000
Dimensions (Laser)
(L x W x H)		 25 x 6 x 4.5 in
(635 x 153 x 115 mm)
Weight (Laser) 28 lbs (12.7 kg)
Dimensions (Utility Module)
(L x W x H)		 19.6 x 19 x 3.5 in
(498 x 482 x 88 mm)
Weight (Utility Module) 22 lbs (10 kg)

Features

Talon HE UV500 Talon HE UV275 Talon HE GR1000
Optional Safety Shutter Externally mounted for easy field service and customer replaceable
Internal Power Monitor May be calibrated against an external power meter
E-Pulse Pulse Energy Control Keeps pulse energy, pulse width and beam parameters held constant over a wide range of repetition rates
Data Log Long term and short term recording for diagnostics and equipment maintenance
CW Alignment Beam Mode Lower power CW UV beam for installation and alignment in a tool
Sacrificial Window Customer replaceable to maintain power in harsh environments
ALPS (Active Laser Purification System) Maintains internal optics cleanliness for long term, reliable operations
Precision Position Registration Hardened steel receptacles for indexing pins for repeatable, precision alignment from unit to unit

Footnotes:

  1. Due to our continuous product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
  2. Power specification and warranty applies to Boldface power specs only. Other values are typical.
  3. 3. All beam parameter specifications are at 100 kHz, except for 150 kHz for UV45 and 500 kHz for GR70.
  4. Pointing stability applies after 2 hour warm-up.
  5. Talon UV15 is available with a 1.0 mm beam diameter upon request.
  6. Non-condesing at laser coolant temperature.
  7. The Talon is a Class IV – High Power Laser, whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take precautions to prevent exposure to the direct and reflected beams. Diffuse as well as specular reflections can cause severe skin or eye damage.

Features

Overview

Talon® is a high-performance family of ns UV and green Q-switched DPSS lasers designed for demanding industrial applications requiring maximum reliability, lifetime, and beam quality. Delivering up to 45 W or 500 μJ per pulse in UV and 70 W or 1000 μJ per pulse in green, Talon lasers offer superior power and precision across a wide repetition rate range – 0 – 500 kHz (UV) and 0 – 700 kHz (green) – with excellent pulse-to-pulse stability and TEM00 beam quality.

Unprecedented Combination of Performance, Reliability and Cost

Built on Spectra-Physics’ proven It’s in the BoxTM architecture, Talon integrates laser and controller into a single, compact package to streamline installation and reduce complexity. A common optical, electrical, and command interface across the product family simplifies system integration and interchangeability further.

Engineered for continuous manufacturing environments, Talon lasers deliver long-term performance with low cost of ownership. The Talon Advantage Talon APX models extend lifetime expectations to 40,000 hours of operation, enabling 5-year+ lifecycles in 24/7 production settings.

Flexible Platform

Talon lasers are trusted in a wide range of precision micromachining and demanding marking applications where uptime and consistent beam quality are critical. Proprietary E-PulseTM technology maintains constant pulse energy and width over varying repetition rates, ensuring stable processing conditions and precise control across operating modes.

Available in a broad range of output powers – 6 W to 45 W UV, 20 W to 70 W green – Talon offers unmatched versatility. For applications needing short pulse widths and high peak power, standard Talon models excel. For those applications requiring higher pulse energies and extended pulse width, Talon HE models 3x – 6x longer pulses while preserving high energy per pulse.

User-Friendly and High Reliability

Each of the Talon models feature the same interfaces, similar footprints, and remarkable ease of use, making scaling existing processes or bringing up a new one straightforward and convenient. All Talon’s are boresighted, making replacement, if ever needed, simple and convenient. The laser can be remotely controlled via RS 232 or USB interface, and incorporates extensive on-board data logging of key parameters. Mode quality remains stable over the operating range, up to 500 kHz for UV and up to 700 kHz for green. The long-life diodes, innovative optical and electronics design, and Spectra- Physics’ extensive experience in producing UV lasers for 24/7 applications make Talon a highly reliable laser for demanding applications.

Compatible Power Sensors

To verify and analyze the output power of your Talon laser, we recommend the Ophir F80(120)A-CM-17 (7Z07103) or 30(150)A-SV-17 (7Z02724) thermal power sensor and Centauri laser power meter.  Additional information on this laser measurement equipment can be found on the ophiropt.com website.  Other Ophir sensors and meters may also be suitable for the Talon, depending on application. Ophir also works with laser system developers to achieve embedded beam diagnostics to monitor system performance as an OEM solution.

Recommended Optics & Optomechanics

It is critical to choose the right optics and optomechanical components that work best with your Talon laser. Talon’s high UV and green output power necessitates optics that have a high damage threshold. MKS Newport offers a wide selection of the highest quality optics and optical components covering the entire spectrum UV, VIS, NIR and IR wavelengths to help you with your most challenging applications.

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