Where can i find a LPM for sale?

[Jhop]

I was wondering where can you buy the LPM? to measure laser output up to at least 5w. Any recommendations?

 

[diachi]

I was wondering where can you buy the LPM? to measure laser output up to at least 5w. Any recommendations?

How much are you wanting to spend?

 

[Jhop]

Im just checking them out right now, wont be buying for a while. Just curious prices and brands

 

[diachi]

Im just checking them out right now, wont be buying for a while. Just curious prices and brands

This is pretty much the only cheap option that I know of that goes up to 5W, unless you want to DIY.

https://www.laserbeelpm.com/laserbee-ax3.html

These are a reasonable price but I don't know if they're still for sale or not: http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/radiant-x4-lpm-masses-illumination-supply-86296.html

You could try eBay, sometimes a good deal comes up there. Need to take into account usual eBay risks.

Then of course there's the likes of Thorlabs, Coherent etc - true lab grade equipment vendors - you'll be paying good money for those though, likely >$1000.

 

[CaliKirk]

Check out the Hyperion, sounds right up your alley. It's a hobbyists LPM, you can get one of two options. Ones a 6W version and ones a 2W version. Both versions have the same hardware/software except the 2W has an encrypted lock on which can be upgraded to a 6W for more $.

http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/hyperion-laser-power-meter-sale-2w-6w-version-98208.html

 

[diachi]

Check out the Hyperion, sounds right up your alley.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/hyperion-laser-power-meter-sale-2w-6w-version-98208.html

Had a feeling I was forgetting one of the cheaper/entry level LPMs! Thanks for adding that!

 

[CaliKirk]

Had a feeling I was forgetting one of the cheaper/entry level LPMs! Thanks for adding that!

It's really not known of it seems like. IMO it's not being advertised like it should be or how I would but for the price it really is a great LPM. I got the first unit and there were some calibration issues but I believe he figured it out and all is good now.

 

[diachi]

It's really not known of it seems like. IMO it's not being advertised like it should be or how I would but for the price it really is a great LPM. I got the first unit and there were some calibration issues but I believe he figured it out and all is good now.

Agreed, I'd seen mention of it but nowhere near as much as the LaserBee or Radiant LPM - it looks like a decent LPM so hopefully it gets some more attention. Always good to have a few options.

 

[94Z28]

I would go for the Hyperion Argentum (6W) from Astralist, I have one and I have been very happy with it so far. I seriously cannot find anything wrong with it at an entry level aspect, the only thing is you have to wait about 3 seconds to see a "Full Power" reading maybe even less. It works though, you get a little bit of lag with TEC based sensors vs a thermopile sensor like the expensive Ophir 20C or a laserbee.

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi, Jim Nospin has a few 5W LPM's for 350.00 this is with a ophir head. i have one in moth balls since i bought a 7W Laserbee. Contact him Jim is a great guy
Jim <no-spin@verizon.net>
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