Vector Series:
Digital Free Beam HeNe
Laser Vibrometer

Precise vibration measurements without the price tag.

Abgebildet wir ein Vector Laser Vibrometer mit einer blauen Fornt, in der eine Kameralinse eingebaut ist. Der Korpus des Gerätes ist in grau. In der oberen Mitte des Gerätes befindet sich ein Griff, um dieses leicht von a nach b transportieren zu können.

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Ein Vibrometer mit einem grauen Korpus und blauer Front. Zusätzlich ist an der blauen Front ein Objektiv montiert.

Traditional laser Doppler vibrometers (LDV) with helium-neon (HeNe) laser sources have been a useful tool for non-contact vibration measurement for many years. Optomet has perfected HeNe based laser vibrometry with the Vector series. The Vector series with a laser wavelength of 633 nm enables the non-contact vibration measurements of objects of microscopic to macroscopic sizes with the highest accuracy and precision.

High Flexibility for a Variety of Applications

The Vector series is the standard vibrometer for a wide range of vibration measurement problems. It is particularly suitable for surfaces with high to moderate surface reflectivity, for measurements on or below the surface of water and for applications in which the smallest laser spot size is critical.

Water is not an Obstacle

Helium-Neon lasers have a wavelength of 633 nm and are able to shine through water with minimal loss of laser power. HeNe vibrometers are therefore indispensable if there is a layer of water between the vibrometer and the vibrating measurement object.

Measuring Microstructures

Due to their short wavelength, HeNe lasers allow the measurement beam to be optimally focused on the order of micrometers. They are therefore the ideal choice for measurements of the smallest features or microstructures.

Benefits of all Optomet Vibrometers

Further properties common to all Optomet vibrometry systems such as universal digital signal processing, real portability or intuitive hardware and software are described in more detail in the product-overview.

Vector Series: High frequency vibration measurement

Characteristics - Vector Series Laser Vibrometer

Non-contact vibration measurement up to 25 MHz
End-to-end digital workflow
14 velocity-, 19 displacement- und 14 acceleration measuring ranges
Vibrational velocities up to ±10 m/s
Displacement resolutions down to 100 fm
Decoder remote update and upgradeable
3 analogue output with a sample rate of 160 Msamples/s
GBit-Ethernet digital output
Visible, eye-safe class 2 laser
Compact and portable All-in-One design
Intuitive handling
High power efficiency

Technical Specifications

A detailed list of all vibrometer characteristics, including all hardware and software features, can be found in the vibrometer data sheet in Support & Datasheets.

Category	Characteristics
Laser source	HeNe-Laser
Laser wavelength	632,8 nm
Laser class	Output power: <1 mW, class 2
Measured quantity	Velocity, Displacement, Acceleration
Frequency bandwidths	DC to 25 MHz
Max. vibrational velocity	10 m/s
Output signal (digital)	GBit-Ethernet (RJ45) / WiFi
Output signal (analog)	3 x Standard BNC connectors
Signal processing	Digital (Optomet UltraDSP)
User interface output	Color screen 3.5" + 20 segment LED bargraph
User interface input	Touch screen, knobs with push-button, key switch (power)
Dimensions	Length x width x height (excluding handle and lens): 380 x 180 x 148 mm
Weight	8 kg
Mounting	Standard tripod screw thread
Power supply	110 -240V AC (50-60Hz) oder 12V DC
Power consumption	37 Watt
Operating temperature range	0°C to 40°C

Laser Vibrometer Measuring- & Data Acquisition Software

Single Point Laser Vibrometer Analysis Software

OptoGUI Software

OptoGUI is an extensive and intuitive software for remote control, data acquisition, and data analysis when working in single-point mode. Data transfer is realized via a loss-free digital Gigabit Ethernet connection. Click for detailed information about OptoGUI.

Available Decoders

A wide variety of high-performance real-time decoders are available for the evaluation of the interferometric measuring signals. The Optomet UltraDSP technology enables the measurement of frequencies up to 25 MHz and vibrational velocities up to 10 m/s with the Vector Series, displacements can be resolved to less than 100 fm. All vibrometers incorporate a velocity decoder, and displacement and acceleration decoders are optionally available. Numerous measuring ranges per decoder ensure that measurements can always be performed with the optimum sensitivity.

Decoders can be easily retrofitted or upgraded. Start with a basic system and adapt the capabilities of the measuring instrument as required. This requires no return of the instrument to the factory and no waiting times for your production or research project. The table below provides an overview of the configuration options. We will also be happy to assist you in the selection of the best decoder for your measuring task.

Start

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-0	8	2 m/s	DC - 100 kHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-0	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-0	8			optional

Basis

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-1	8	2 m/s	DC - 500 kHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-1	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-1	8			optional

Sense

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-2	11	2 m/s	DC - 1 MHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-2	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-2	11			optional

Sense-Remote

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-2-R	11	2 m/s	DC - 25 kHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-2-R	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-2-R	11			optional

High Speed

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-3	11	10 m/s	DC - 2,5 MHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-3	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-3	11			optional

High Frequency

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-4	9	5 m/s	DC - 10 MHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-4	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-4	9			optional

Master

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-5	14	10 m/s	DC- 10 MHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-5	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-5	14			optional

Master+

Decoder Name	Number of measuring ranges	Max. vibrational velocity	Frequency	Comments
Velocity Decoder D-VD-5-25	14	10 m/s	DC - 25 MHz	required
Displacement Decoder D-DD-5-25	19			optional
Acceleration Decoder D-AD-5-25	14			optional

Available Lenses

Several lenses are available which are optimized for the Vector-Series. Choose the right optical system based on working distance, reflectivity of the surface to be measured or size of the focus point. The lenses are easily exchangeable due to a bayonet lock as on single-lens reflex cameras.

The table below provides an overview of the configuration options. We will also be happy to assist you in the selection of the best lens for your measuring task.