Specifications

 

Output Characteristics1, 2, 8

Spirit One 1040-8 Spirit One 1040-8-SHG Spirit HE 1040-16 Spirit HE
1040-16-SHG		 Spirit HE 1040-30 Spirit HE
1040-30-SHG
Wavelength 1040 nm ±5 nm 1040 nm ±8 nm
Output Power >8 W >16 W >30 W
Pulse Energy >40 µJ at 200 kHz >120 µJ at 100 kHz >120 µJ at 250 kHz
Wavelength (SHG) NA 520 ±3 nm NA 520 ±3 nm NA 520 ±3 nm
Output Power (SHG) NA >4 W at
200 kHz		 NA >6 W at 100 kHz
>8 W at 200 kHz		 NA >15 W at 250 kHz
Max Pulse Energy (SHG) NA >20 µJ at 200 kHz NA >60 µJ at 100 kHz
>40 µJ at 200 kHz		 NA >60 µJ at 250 kHz
Repetition Rates1,3 200 kHz or 1 MHz 100 kHz, 200 kHz or 1 MHz 250 kHz or 1 MHz
Pulse Selection Integrated pulse picker (AOM)
Pulse Width <500 fs <400 fs
Pulse Width Tunability4, 5 NA <400 fs to 10 ps at 1040 nm
<400 fs to 2 ps at 520 nm
Power Stability <1% rms over 100 hours
Pulse-to-Pulse Stability <2% rms
Spatial Mode TEM00 (M2 <1.2)
Beam Diameter 2.0 ±0.4 mm 2.5 ±0.5 mm
Beam Divergence, full angle <1 mrad at 1040 nm; <0.5 mrad at 520 nm
Burst Mode6,7 NA >120 µJ/burst at 1040 nm
Pre-Pulse Contrast Ratio >250:1
Polarization Vertical Horizontal
Cold Start Time <30 min.
Warm Start Time <15 min.

Environmental Specifications

Spirit One 1040-8 Spirit One 1040-8-SHG Spirit HE 1040-16 Spirit HE
1040-16-SHG		 Spirit HE 1040-30 Spirit HE
1040-30-SHG
Operating Temperature 18–30°C (64–86°F)
Relative Humidity <65%, non-condensing

Cooling Requirements

Spirit One 1040-8 Spirit One 1040-8-SHG Spirit HE 1040-16 Spirit HE
1040-16-SHG		 Spirit HE 1040-30 Spirit HE
1040-30-SHG
Laser Head Water-cooled
Power Supply NA Air-cooled

Utility Requirements

Spirit One 1040-8 Spirit One 1040-8-SHG Spirit HE 1040-16 Spirit HE
1040-16-SHG		 Spirit HE 1040-30 Spirit HE
1040-30-SHG
Voltage Laser Head: 24 VDC
Chiller: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz		 Laser controller (including chiller): 100-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Current <15 A

Laser Head Physical Characteristics

Spirit One 1040-8 Spirit One 1040-8-SHG Spirit HE 1040-16 Spirit HE
1040-16-SHG		 Spirit HE 1040-30 Spirit HE
1040-30-SHG
Dimensions (L x W x H) 26.2 x 12.2 x 5.2 in
(665 x 310 x 133 mm)		 29.1 x 12.2 x 5.2 in
(740 x 310 x 133 mm)		 32.5 x 14 x 6.5 in
(875 x 340 x 160 mm)
Weight 88 lb (40 kg) 99 lb (45 kg) 155 lb (70 kg)

Rack with Power Supply and Chiller Physical Characteristics

Spirit One 1040-8 Spirit One 1040-8-SHG Spirit HE 1040-16 Spirit HE
1040-16-SHG		 Spirit HE 1040-30 Spirit HE
1040-30-SHG
Dimensions (L x W x H) 19.0 x 15.8 x 10.5 in
(484 x 400 x 267 mm)		 23.6 x 22.0 x 29.4 in
(600 x 560 x 746 mm)
Weight 68 lb (31 kg) 176 lb (80 kg)

Footnotes:

  1. Due to our continuous product improvement program, specifications may change without notice.
  2. Spirit lasers with the acronym “-SHG” in the laser model are dual wavelength lasers. Two wavelength IR and Green are available from one laser system.
  3. Specific pre-calibrated repetition rates are available; please contact Spectra-Physics.
  4. Pulse duration tunability is optional; if implemented, pulse duration is software tunable.
  5. Conversion efficiency for SHG module will be lower for longer pulse width. Conversion efficiency for SHG is not specified for longer pulse width.
  6. Burst mode operation is optional; if implemented the number of pulses per burst can be selected in GUI.
  7. Repetition rates are limited to ≤500 kHz for Spirit HE and ≤2 MHz for Spirit lasers with the burst mode option.
  8. Spirit lasers are Class IV - High Power Lasers, whose beam are, 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

Spirit® sets new standards for femtosecond lasers in high-precision industrial manufacturing for micromachining of polymers, thin metals, sapphire, polycrystalline diamond, and many other materials. These lasers deliver high average power, high pulse energy, and high repetition rates for increased throughput. Customers benefit from the shortest industrially available pulse duration and superior beam quality that in turn enables machining complex and challenging parts with highest precision and quality with literally no heat affected zone (HAZ) at the highest throughput.

Highest Quality, High Throughput Micromachining

Our new additions to the industry-proven Spirit platform offers impressive versatility and performance, enabling a variety of applications. High average power (>140 W) and high pulse energy (>600 µJ) combined with high repetition rates push femtosecond micromachining applications to highest levels of throughput at lowest cost-of-ownership. The user-configurable burst mode enables processing with increased ablation efficiency, and thus increased throughput and quality for certain materials. Pulse energy and repetition rate adjustability (single shot – 30 MHz) make the Spirit 1030-140 the ideal source for ablation and cutting. The integrated pulse picker offers full control of the laser output with single pulse selection and fast power control via an analog input signal.

Spirit 515-50 offers an output power of >50 W and a typical pulse width of <300 fs at a wavelength of 515 nm. At this shorter wavelength, machining of the finest features is possible, depending on the material, at equal or even higher speeds compared to those obtained with other technologies.

24/7 Industrial Reliability

The Spirit lasers are designed and tested to rigorous quality standards for reliable 24/7 operation. The built-in data logging and analysis capability allows monitoring of all relevant laser parameters over the life time of the system. As such, this represents an indispensable diagnostics tool for service and preventive maintenance which significantly enhances uptime and thus productivity of the tool.

Compatible Power Sensors

To verify and analyze the output power of your Spirit laser, we recommend the Ophir F150(200)A-CM-16 (7Z07107) or F80(120)A-CM-17 (7Z07103) 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 Spirit, 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 Spirit laser. Spirit’s high IR and green average output power, and in particular the high peak power of femtosecond pulses necessitate 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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