Request InfoMKS Instruments Inc.ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 29, 2021 — The Ophir Helios Plus industrial laser power meter from MKS Instruments Inc. measures a wide range of high-power lasers in production operations, as well as additional wavelengths such as blue and green lasers used in copper automotive welding. The power meter measures lasers of up to 12 kW and provides expanded wavelengths from 450 to 550 nm and 900 to 1100 nm. It is compact, requires no water cooling, and provides a high damage threshold. PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, and RS232 communication options make it easy to integrate into manufacturing networks. 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