Health & Safety
Make the invisible visible
NEW IRis Safety Wand
Portable high-power infra-red laser detector for fibre optic network engineers
How can network engineers be sure high-power IR lasers, that are invisible to the un-aided eye, are turned off? The IRis Safety Wand is a novel device that provides a fast and reliable final safety check before starting work on fibre cables.
An extension of our Visualize Range, the IRis Safety Wand is designed to selectively detect high-power lasers that operate at wavelengths between 1460 and 1600nm. This enables network engineers to validate if all standard safety controls were successful or if one or more controls have failed and a high-power laser remains on.
Visualisation of invisible laser radiation provides a simple and effective means of avoiding laser related accidents
We offer a range of products to detect UV, IR, NIR and visible laser beams as well as a service to provide bespoke parts customised to your exact needs depending on the laser radiation you are using.
Our manufacturing processes allow us to create a large viewing area for ease of use.
By combining our phosphors with other optical components, we can provide a solution to identify specific laser wavelengths whilst rejecting others.
As well as passive devices, we can also coat sensors to provide electronic detection of laser beams using the same range of phosphors.
Typical Phosphors
Visualize
Visualize IR
VisualizeNIR
UVisualize
IRis Safety Wand
Visualize
A broadband yellow / red emission under stimulation from blue through to NIR sources. Charging is required for emission. | |
Phosphor type | Storage Phosphor |
Absorption bands | 400 – 640nm 800 – 1700nm |
Emission Colour | Red |
Peak emission | 650nm |
Visualize IR
Provides infrared detection specifically for use with IR LEDs, IR laser diodes and Nd:YAG lasers. No charging required for emission. | |
Phosphor type | Anti-stokes |
Absorption bands | 920 – 1000nm 1450 – 1600nm |
Emission Colour | Green, Red, IR |
Peak emission | 548, 554, 668, 982, 1004nm |
VisualizeNIR
Enables easy detection of near-infrared light beams and focal points. Charging is required for emission. | |
Phosphor type | Storage Phosphor |
Absorption bands | 440 – 560nm 600 – 1400nm |
Emission Colour | Orange, Red |
Peak emission | 645nm |
UVisualize
Excellent contrast and image clarity with long post-stimulation persistence for UV laser detection. No charging required for emission. | |
Phosphor type | N/A |
Absorption bands | 250 – 540nm |
Emission Colour | Yellow |
Peak emission | 580nm |
IRis Safety Wand
Instant laser safety test to confirm high-power IR lasers are off | |
Phosphor type | Anti-stokes with optical long pass filter |
Absorption bands | 1460 – 1600nm |
Emission Colour | Red |
Peak emission | 670nm |
Talk to our expert team today to see how together we can deliver clever scintillation components customised to your needs.
IRis Wand Features
- Portable (1)
Lightweight but robust the wand is easily carried - Large Active Area (2)
Accommodates fibre bundles up to 34mm diameter - Lanyard clip aperture (3)
The wand comes with a lanyard to wear around the neck
so it is always within reach, increasing safety awareness - Non-reflective (4)
Surface properties chosen to minimise the risk of injury
from stray reflections - Ready to use
No batteries or power needed - Storage Pouch
Soft interior protective pouch for safe storage - Custom Branding Options (5)
Add your company logo to the wand and/or lanyard – ask our sales team for more details
Benefits & Features
- Invisible laser beam detection
- Non-reflective for added safety
- High sensitivity
- Instant, high performance
- Unique no pre-charge systems for IR detection
- High convenience and safety to cost ratio
- Non-fade during use
