Software directly controls laser beam profiling systems.
Press Release Summary:
With library of LabVIEW virtual instruments, BeamView USB v4.3.1 helps program communications through TCP/IP protocol and RS-232, allowing remote, wireless instrument operation, and DAQ. Software allows single host computer to control as many as 8 USB-connected LaserCam-HR cameras.
Original Press Release:
Laser Beam Profiling Software Now Offers LabView(TM) Interface
Santa Clara, Calif., January 8, 2007 - The newest release of BeamView software from Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (Nasdaq: COHR) now enables National Instruments' LabVIEW* software, to directly control LaserCam-HR Beam Profiling Systems (in addition to the existing Coherent software interface). Specifically, the new BeamView USB 4.3.1 software includes a library of LabVIEW Virtual Instruments that allow access to BeamView USB functions. BeamView USB 4.3.1 also makes it easy to program communications through both TCP/IP protocol and RS-232, thus allowing remote, wireless instrument operation and data acquisition. BeamView USB 4.3.1, which comes bundled with every new LaserCam-HR system, is also available as a free upgrade to all current LaserCam-HR users.
This latest release of BeamView also includes several other improvements that make Coherent LaserCam-HR Beam Profilers easier to use. For example, the new software now allows a single host computer to control as many as eight USB-connected LaserCam-HR cameras. Furthermore, the LaserCam-HR system is RoHS compliant.
Founded in 1966, Coherent, Inc. is a Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 company and a world leader in providing laser-based solutions to the commercial and scientific research markets. Please direct any questions to Tyke Pagel, product manager, at (971) 327-2766. For more information about Coherent, including product and financial updates, visit our website at www.Coherent.com.
Coherent
Phone: (408) 764-4000
www.Coherent.com
Contacts:
Tyke Pagel
Coherent, Inc.
(971) 327-2766
tyke.pagel@coherent.com
David Kuntz
Technical Marketing Services
(310) 377-5393
davidkuntz@cox.net
