Pyroelectric Energy Sensors

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ES220C Sensor Mounted in a 30 mm Cage System

• o For General Purpose and High Energy Optical Pulse Measurements
• o Black Broadband Coating with Flat Response Over a Wide Wavelength Range
• o Ceramic Coating with High Damage Thresholds for High-Energy-Density Lasers
• o Sensor Areas from Ø11 mm to Ø45 mm Sensor Area
• o BNC Connector for Oscilloscope Use
• o Includes C-Series Connector Adapter for Use with Compatible Thorlabs Consoles (See Table Below)

The ESxxxC Standard and High Energy Pyroelectric Sensors are designed to measure pulsed coherent and incoherent sources. Pyroelectric sensors are not suited for CW measurements, as they convert energy from light pulses into voltage pulses. A black broadband or ceramic coating is used for low or high power measurements, respectively. Large sensor areas from Ø11 mm to Ø45 mm allow easy alignment. The energy sensors features BNC connectors for use with an oscilloscope, as well as standard power meter connectors which contain NIST and PTB-traceable calibration data.

Thorlabs offers a recalibration service for these energy sensors, which can be ordered below (see Item # CAL-THPY).

Item #a	ES111C	ES120C	ES145C	ES220C	ES245C
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Input Aperture Size	Ø11 mm	Ø20 mm	Ø45 mm	Ø20 mm	Ø45 mm
Wavelength Range	0.185 - 25 µm
Energy Range	10 µJ - 150 mJ	100 µJ - 500 mJ	500 µJ - 2 J	500 µJ - 3 J	1 mJ - 15 J
Detector Type	Pyroelectric Energy Sensor with Black Broadband Coating			Pyroelectric Energy Sensor with Ceramic Coating
Resolution	100 nJ	1 µJ	1 µJ	25 µJ	50 µJ
Linearity	±1%
Measurement Uncertainty	±5% @ 0.185 - 25 µm
Housing Dimensions	Ø36 mm x 16 mm	Ø50 mm x 18 mm	Ø75 mm x 21 mm	Ø50 mm x 18 mm	Ø75 mm x 21 mm
Active Detector Area	95.0 mm2	314.2 mm2	1590.4 mm2	314.2 mm2	1590.4 mm2
Cable Length	1.5 m
Post Mounting	8-32 Mounting Thread, 8-32 and M4 Insulating Adapters Included
Cage Mounting	N/A	Four 4-40 Threadings for 30 mm Cage Systems	N/A	Four 4-40 Threadings for 30 mm Cage Systems	N/A
Compatible Consoles	PM400, and PM100D
Compatible Interfaces	PM103, PM103A, PM103U, and PM100USB

• For complete specifications, please see the Specs tab.
• Input aperture size is the same as the active sensor area.

Thorlabs offers recalibration services for our Thermal Power and Pyroelectric Energy Sensors. To ensure accurate measurements, we recommend recalibrating the sensors annually. Recalibration of a single-channel power and/or energy meter console or interface is included with the recalibration of a sensor at no additional cost.

Please note that the CAL-THPY recalibration service cannot be used for our Thermal Position & Power Sensors; recalibration for these sensors can be requested by contacting Tech Support.

The table to the upper right lists the sensors for which the CAL-THPY recalibration service is available. Please enter the Part # and Serial # of the sensor that requires recalibration prior to selecting Add to Cart.