Thank you for choosing a Scientech Vector pyroelectric detector. Scientech, an ISO 9001 registered company,
and our employees are pleased to provide you with a product designed for years of reliable service. Please read
this manual completely before using your indicator. This information will enable you to fully utilize the
equipment and should be located nearby for reference. The detector is intended to be used only in the manner
outlined in this manual. Misuse of the equipment may cause product failure.
CE Mark Certification: ..............................................................................................................................................3
Absorption of HD Absorbing Material:.....................................................................................................................4
Unpacking and Set Up: ..............................................................................................................................................4
Correcting Pyroelectric Detector Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ....................................5
Detector Operation Without an Indicator: .................................................................................................................5
Returned Goods Procedure: .......................................................................................................................................6
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment:.....................................................................................................6
HD Pyroelectric Absorption vs. Wavelength: ...........................................................................................................7
HF Model Pyroelectric Detector Absorption vs. Wavelength:..................................................................................12
P Model Pyroelectric Detector Absorption vs. Wavelength:.....................................................................................16
DETECTOR OPERATING PARAMETERS:
Pyroelectric Detector 1:
Model No: __________
Serial No: __________
Calibration Wavelength: __________nm or µm
Output Sensitivity: __________V/J
Calibration Temp: __________°C
Pyroelectric Detector 2:
Model No: __________
Serial No: __________
Calibration Wavelength: __________nm or µm
Output Sensitivity: __________V/J
Calibration Temp: __________°C
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VECTOR™PYROELECTRIC DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Model
Aperture Diameter25.4 mm25.4 mm25.4 mm7mm7mm25.4 mm25.4 mm25.4 mm
Spectral Response.193-10.6µm.4-2µm.193-2µm.193-10.6µm
Maximum Average Power
Minimum Energy
Noise Equivalent Energy4 µJ
Maximum Energy DensityNote 2Note 3Note 4Note 2
Peak Power Density
Accuracy5%5%8%^8%^8%^5%5%8%^
Output Sensitivity8 V/J8 V/J2 V/J2 V/J2 V/J8 V/J8 V/J2 V/J
Maximum Repetition Rate100 pps400 pps40 pps40 pps40 pps100 pps400 pps40 pps
Maximum Pulse Duration0.2 msec0.045 msec0.2 msec0.2 msec0.2 msec0.2 msec0.045 msec0.2 msec
Dimensions D x L - inches2.4 x 2.32.4 x 2.32.4 x 2.32.4 x 3.92.4 x 3.92.3x2.3x0.6 2.3x2.3x0.6 2.3x2.3x0.6
cm6.1 x 5.86.1 x 5.8 6.1 x 5.86.1 x 9.96.1 x 9.95.8x5.8x1.4 5.8x5.8x1.4 5.8x5.8x1.4
Weight - pounds/kgs0.9/1.40.9/1.40.9/1.41.1/0.51.1/0.50.3/0.140.3/0.140.3/0.14
Indicator CompatibilityH410, H410D, S310, S310D, D200PC, D200P
P 25PHF 25PHD 25PHDX 25 PHDX25UVSP 25SPHF 25SPHD 25
.193-26µm.193-26µm
5 W with full illumination of the detector
7% of selected range
Note 1Note 1
n/an/a
100MW/cm2800MW/cm2400MW/cm
2
100MW/cm
2
Model
P 50PHF 50PHD 50PHDX 50 PHDX50UVSP 50SPHF 50SPHD 50
Maximum Beam Diameter50.8 mm50.8 mm50.8 mm15 mm15 mm50.8 mm50.8 mm50.8 mm
Spectral Response.193-10.6µm.4-2µm.193-2µm.193-10.6µm
Maximum Average Power
Minimum Energy
Noise Equivalent Energy
Maximum Energy DensityNote 2Note 3Note 4Note 2
Peak Power Density
.193-26µm.193-26µm
10 W with full illumination of the detector
7% of selected range
16 µJ
Note 1Note 1
n/an/a
100MW/cm2800MW/cm2400MW/cm
2
100MW/cm
Accuracy5%5%8%^8%^8%^5%5%8%^
Output Sensitivity
2 V/J
Maximum Repetition Rate50 pps400 pps20 pps20 pps20 pps50 pps400 pps20 pps
Maximum Pulse Duration0.4 msec0.045 msec0.4 msec0.4 msec0.4 msec0.4 msec0.045 msec0.4 msec
Dimensions D x L - inches3.5 x 2.33.5 x 2.33.5 x 2.33.5 x 3.93.5 x 3.93x3x0.63x3x0.63x3x0.6
cm8.8 x 5.88.8 x 5.88.8 x 5.88.8 x 9.98.8 x 9.97.6x7.6x1.5 7.6x7.6x1.5 7.6x7.6x1.5
Weight - pounds/kgs1.5/0.681.5/0.681.5/0.681.7/0.771.7/0.770.4/0.180.4/0.180.4/0.18
Indicator CompatibilityH410, H410D, S310, S310D, D200PC, D200P
^Beam centered on absorber
Note 1:Max J/cm2 =316 x (pulse width)1/2
Note 2: HD models Max J/cm
2
= 4500 x (pulse width)
1/2
to a maximum of 1.4 J/cm2.
Maximum pulse width of the pyroelectric detector must be observed.
Note 3: HDX models Max J/cm
2
= 36,000 x (pulse width)
1/2
to a maximum of 12.6 J/cm2.
Maximum pulse width of the pyroelectric detector must be observed.
Note 4: HDXUV models Max J/cm
2
= 18,000 x (pulse width)
1/2
to a maximum of 5.6 J/cm2.
Maximum pulse width of the pyroelectric detector must be observed.
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CEMARK CERTIFICATION:
All of the pyroelectric detectors listed in this manual have been certified for the European CE mark.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This product is intended for indoor use at altitudes up to 2000 meters, Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with
IEC 664 and transient overvoltages according to Installation Categories (Overvoltage Categories) II. Note that
each of the above detectors will not pass the IEC 801 Publication, Part 3, Radiated Electromagnetic Field
Requirements. The system, meter and detector, is designed to measure radiation within the test's radiation band.
The detectors were held outside the radiated electromagnetic field during this test. It is up to the user to be
aware of RF fields present during measurements and their effects if any on those measurements.
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ABSORPTION OF HDABSORBING MATERIAL:
Warning: You must exercise caution when using HD detectors. They exhibit spectral reflection of
between 7% and 18%, of the input power, back out of the aperture. Please refer to
Figure 1 to determine the reflectance for the wavelength you are measuring. These
detectors should be treated as a partial mirror or any other type of reflective optic and
the appropriate caution level observed, especially at the CO2 wavelength.
ABSORPTION OF HD ABSORBER Vs. WAVELENGTH
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
ABSORPTION [%]
65
60
55
50
0110100
Note: HD detectors might show “beam” marks on the absorbing surface. These marks are
characteristic of the material and do not affect the performance of the detector. Do not rub off or
remove the marks. Polishing or cleaning the absorbing surface might change the performance of
the pyroelectric detector.
CAUTION: SPECULAR REFLECTION
W AVELE NG TH [MICR OM ETER S]
Figure 1
UNPACKING AND SET UP:
The detector and accessories are shipped in custom packing materials. All packing materials should be saved
for future damage free shipments.
A ½” diameter mounting post is included. Screw the post into the mounting hole in the body of the detector.
Mount the post to your optical bench or working surface. An optional mounting base, Scientech Model 301019, is available for this purpose.
A 3 meter BNC interconnect cable is included for all standard models. A BNC cable is permanently hardwired
to slim profile models. If you are using a Scientech indicator, connect the detector to the indicator with its
cable. Follow the detailed set up instructions that are in the indicator’s instruction manual. If you are not using
a Scientech indicator, operating requirements are contained in this manual.
PYROELECTRIC DETECTOR ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTICS:
Pyroelectric detector models P25, P50, SP25 and SP50 are coated with a special black absorbing material which
provides a very flat spectral response over a broad wavelength band. Pyroelectric detector models PHD25,
PHDX25, PHDX25UV, PHD50, PHDX50, PHDX50UV, SPHD25, and SPHD50 are coated with a special high
damage absorbing material which provides absorption over a broad wavelength band. Models PHF25, PHF50,
SPHF25 and SPHF50 have a partially absorbing, partially reflecting chromium coating. The relative spectral
responses of these detectors are shown in the graph in Figure 2. Please be aware of the absorption differences
between the detector’s calibration wavelength and your operational wavelength. Detailed absorption
information is contained in the charts at the end of this manual.
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RELATIVE SPECTRAL RESPONSE
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
PERCENT ABSORPTION
30
20
0.1110100
*HDX Limited to 0.4 to 2.0 microns
PHDXUV
PHF and SPHF
WAVELENGTH [microns]
HR-P
P and SP
PHD, PHDX*
and SPHD
HR-PHF
Figure 2
Before using your Vector pyroelectric detector, please review the energy density formulas given in the chart at
the front of this manual. Familiarize yourself with all of the specifications of the detector models which you are
using. A damage test slide is provided with each P and PHF type detectors, but not with PHD type detectors.
Fire the beam at the test slide before using the detector to be sure you are operating under safe conditions.
CORRECTING PYROELECTRIC DETECTOR OPERATING PARAMETERS FOR USE
AT
DIFFERENT WAVELENGTHS:
NOTE: Due to variability in the manufacturing process the absorption characteristics of the HD and P
model detectors can vary in the UV region (190 to 400nm). Scientech recommends optical
calibration at 266nm if the detector is to be used in the UV region instead of relying on an
absorption rate in the chart at the end of this manual.
All pyroelectric detectors are calibrated at a specific wavelength and the detector’s output sensitivity is derived
for that wavelength. The output sensitivity and calibration wavelength is recorded in the Operating Parameters
section at the front of the manual and on the detector’s serial tag. When a pyroelectric detector is used at a
wavelength other than the calibration wavelength, its output sensitivity can be adjusted to compensate for the
absorption rate at the new wavelength. The new output sensitivity is calculated as follows:
1. Find the absorption rate from the chart at the end of this manual for the calibration wavelength of your
pyroelectric detector.
2. Find the absorption rate for the wavelength where you will be working.
3. Determine the new output sensitivity using the following formula:
absorption rate of new wavelength
absorption rate of the calibration wavelength wavelength from serial tag
x output sensitivity (V/J) = output sensitivity for new
DETECTOR OPERATION WITHOUT AN INDICATOR:
Pyroelectric detectors can be operated with a 1MΩ input oscilloscope. The peak voltage shown on the
oscilloscope can be divided by the V/J output sensitivity of the detector to calculate energy.
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FACTORY RECALIBRATION:
Scientech recommends that a complete calibration be performed annually to verify system accuracy. Please
contact our Product Service Department at (800)525-0522 or (303)444-1361 or Fax (303)444-9229 or email
inst@scientech-inc.com to arrange for a NIST traceable, factory calibration.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
All Scientech Laser Power and Energy Measurement Systems are warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for two (2) years from date of delivery. During the warranty period, Scientech will repair, or at its
option replace at no charge, components that prove to be defective. The equipment must be returned, shipping
prepaid, to Scientech's product service facility. This limited warranty does not apply if the equipment is
damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than a Scientech service
facility. The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited
to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any special incidental or consequential
damages whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.
RETURNED GOODS PROCEDURE:
Should it become necessary to return any item to Scientech for any reason, please contact our Product Service
Department at (800)525-0522 or (303)444-1361 or Fax (303)444-9229 or email inst@scientech-inc.com. When
you call, please be ready to provide model number, serial number, and a description of the problem. Frequently
we can provide self-help information which will eliminate the need for returning the unit(s).
If equipment return is required, please pack the items in the original box and packing material. As an alternate,
place the equipment in a snug-fitting box, and then pack that box in a larger box with at least four inches of
packing material. Scientech does not assume responsibility for under packed items. Please include the name
and phone number of the person we should contact regarding repair questions.
Normally, products are repaired and shipped within 5 working days after their arrival at the product service
facility. This is an average time and could vary depending on the workload.
Shipping Address: Scientech, Inc.
Product Service Department
5649 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, Colorado 80303 U.S.A.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT:
Scientech, Inc. recommends the following for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment:
1. The best option is to reuse the equipment in its entirety.
2. Where the equipment can not be reused in its entirety, priority should be given to reuse of its
subassemblies and components.
3. Where reuse is not appropriate, electrical and electronic equipment, including batteries, should be
recycled according to local ordinances.
4. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should never be mixed with municipal waste.
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HDPYROELECTRIC ABSORPTION VS.WAVELENGTH:
Use this table for all standard and slim profile HD model pyroelectric detectors.
6.64886.038.81984.3712.9680.74
Note: Due to variability in the manufacturing process the absorption in the UV region varies.
Calibration at 266nm is recommended if the detector is to be used in the UV region.
7.82257.7410.2360.0914.7643.45
Note: Due to variability in the manufacturing process the absorption in the UV region varies.
Calibration at 266nm is recommended if the detector is to be used in the UV region.