Explorer® One™

Compact and Lightweight UV

and Green ns Lasers

The Spectra-Physics Explorer® One™ is the most The Explorer One laser models are available on three
compact series of UV and green diode pumped platforms. The standard platform provides up to
solid state (DPSS) q-switch lasers in its class. 800 mW and 355 nm, 2 W at 532 nm. High energy
The It’s in the Box™ design incorporates features models are available with pulse energies exceeding
such as the very compact air cooled design, 120 µJ at 349 nm, 80 µJ at 355 nm and 180 µJ at
short pulse width, high peak power and a feature 532 nm. The extended power platform, Explorer One
rich software into one single package to satisfy XP, is available with power exceeding 2 W at 355 nm
customer needs with benefits such as ease-of-use and 5 W at 532 nm. The high power platform, the
and handling, high process quality and short time- Explorer One HP, is available with a power exceeding
to-market in cost sensitive tools. 6 W at 355 nm.

The Explorer One Advantage

• High Power – Up to >6 W at 355 nm and

5 W at 532 nm
• Lightweight – only 1.5 and 4.1 kg, air cooled Applications
design
• Unique It’s in the Box™ design – smaller than • LED manufacturing processes
any competitive product
• OLED manufacturing processes
• Feature rich software for ease-of-use and
• Intra-glass and glass surface marking
simplified integration
• UID marking (on plastics, glass, metals,
• E-Track™ active pulse energy and power semiconductors)
control on selected models
• Functional marking (on plastics, glass, metals,
• Single pulse energy measurement from inside glass)
single shot to 500 kHz
• Wafer marking and processing
• Rugged, reliable design and construction
for demanding 24/7 applications • Resistor and inductance trimming
• Micromachining – drilling, cutting of thin foils
• Thin film scribing and processing
• Additive manufacturing – stereolithography
• MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
• Laser microdissection
• Flat panel display (FPD) repair
• UV titling
• LIDAR
 The Explorer One Family consists of rugged and Versatility and flexibility are realized by integrating
durable industrial laser designed for longevity and advanced and value-added hardware and software
long-term stability in 24/7 applications. Exceptional elements such as E-Pulse™ pulse energy control,
performance including short pulse width for minimum burst mode, on-demand auto-calibration and single
heat affected zone, unmatched pulse-to-pulse pulse energy measurements up to 500 kHz. The new
stability and superior beam quality (M2 typically E-Track™ dynamic pulse energy control feature actively
<1.1) makes this laser the perfect tool for precision measures and controls the laser for continual energy
manufacturing. The lasers’ very compact It’s in the and power stabilization even under rapidly changing
Box design offers a single package solution that operating set points or environments. E-Track enables
allows fast and low cost integration for machine tool “on-the-fly” adjustments and fast gating for precision
builders especially when space is a limiting factor. micromachining applications such as scribing marking,
The very small dimensions of the all-in-one concept and drilling of tiny features.
as well as low heat dissipation make this laser family In addition the Explorer One laser’s output power is
the technology of choice for a small tabletop-like adjustable to optimize the laser performance to the
instrument. The combination of high output power application needs. The system can be operated using
and air cooled design reduces complexity, thereby TTL and analog control signals. Real-time pulse energy
resulting in short product development cycles and values are available on the integrated analog port.
fast return of investment for our customers.

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 Explorer One Specifications1, 4

Explorer One Explorer One Explorer One Explorer One Explorer One Explorer One
349-60 349-120 355-1 HE 355-100 HE 532-200 532-2
Output Characteristics
Wavelength 349 nm 355 nm 532 nm
Gain Medium Nd:YLF Nd:YVO4 Nd:YAG Nd:YAG Nd:YVO4
Pulse Energy 60 µJ @ 1 kHz 120 µJ @ 1 kHz 25 µJ @ <30 kHz 80 µJ @ 10 kHz 180 µJ @ 10 kHz 40 µJ @ 50 kHz
Output Power 60 mW @ 1kHz 120 mW @ 1 kHz 800 mW @ 50 kHz 800 mW @ 10 kHz 1.8 W @ 10 kHz 2 W @ 50 kHz
Pulse Width (FWHM) <5 ns <10 ns <15 ns
Pulse Energy Noise (rms)2 <3%
Long Term Stability (rms) <2%
Single shot to Single shot to
Repetition Rate Range Single shot to 5 kHz Single shot to 60 kHz
200 khz 200 khz
Jitter, Laser Pulse to Opto-Sync < ±0.5 ns —
Beam Characteristics 2

Spatial Mode M2 <1.3, TEM00 M2 <1.2, TEM00

0.145 mm 0.16 mm 0.19 mm 0.182 mm 0.18 mm 0.21 mm
Beam Diameter, at waist (1/e2)
±0.02 mm ±0.025 mm ±0.035 mm ±0.037 mm ±0.020 mm ±0.021 mm
Beam Divergence, full angle (1/e2) 3.2 ±0.5 mrad 3.0 ±0.5 mrad 2.5 ±0.6 mrad 2.5 ±0.6 mrad 3.8 ±0.5 mrad 3.5 ±0.5 mrad
Beam Ellipticity 2
1 ±0.1
Polarization Ratio >100:1 (vertical) >100:1 (vertical) >100:1 (horizontal)
Operating Conditions
Warm-up Time
<10 min
(cold start to >95% full power)
Operating Voltage 24 VDC ±2 V
Maximum Inrush Current <4 A
Maximum Power Consumption <75 W
Typical Power Consumption <50 W
Laser Head Thermal Heat
<75 W
Dissipation
Operating Temperature
Laser Head 18–40°C (relative humidity <80%; dew point <20°C)3
Storage Temperature Range -20 to 60°C (<90% relative humidity, non-condensing)
Physical Characteristics
Laser Head (L × W × H) 6.5 x 3.74 x 3 in (165 x 95 x 76.1 mm)
Beam Hight 25.4 mm 24.5 mm 25.4 mm
Weight 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
Static Alignment Tolerance
Beam Position <±0.25 mm
Beam Angle <±1 mrad
Software Features
First Pulse Suppression (FPS) ü ü ü ü ü ü
E-Pulse (Constant Energy Mode) ü ü ü ü ü ü
E-Track (Closed Loop Energy
Control ü5 ü5 ü ü5 ü5 ü5
1. Due to our continuous product improvement program, specifications may change without notice.
2. Specified at nominal power/energy and repetition rate (see power/energy specifications)
3. Housing temperature at base.
4. Explorer One is a Class IV - High Power Laser, whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take precautions to prevent exposure to the direct and reflected beams.
Diffuse as well as specular reflections cancause severe skin or eye damage.
5. E-Track available upon request.

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 Explorer One

Explorer One - Power and Pulse Width1 Explorer One - Pulse Energy and Noise1
60 50 20
Explorer One 532-2 Power (W) Explorer One 355-1 Pulse Energy (µJ)
2.5 Explorer One 355-1 Power (W) 18
Explorer One 532-2 Pulse Energy (µJ)
Explorer One 532-2 Pulse Width (ns) 50
40 Pulse Energy Noise (% rms) 16
Explorer One 355-1 Pulse Width (ns)
2

Pulse Energy Noise (%)

14
40

Pulse Energy (µJ)

Pulse Width (ns)
30 12
Power (W)

1.5
30 10
20 8
1 20
6
10 4
0.5 10
2

0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150 200 250
Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz) Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz)

Explorer One - Power and Pulse Width1 Explorer One - Pulse Energy and Noise1
50 500 20
2 Explorer One HE 355-100 Pulse Energy (µJ)
45 450 18
Explorer One HE 532-200 Pulse Energy (µJ)
Explorer One HE 532-200 Power (W) 40 400 Pulse Energy Noise (% rms) 16
Explorer One HE 355-100 Power (W)

Pulse Energy Noise (%)

1.5 Explorer One HE 532-200 Pulse Width (ns) 35 350 14
Pulse Energy (µJ)
Pulse Width (ns)

Explorer One HE 355-100 Pulse Width (ns)

30 300 12
Power (W)

25 250 10
1
20 200 8
15 150 6
0.5 10 100 4

5 50 2

0 0 0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 10 20 30 40 50
Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz) Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz)

Explorer One - Pulse Energy and Pulse Width1 Explorer One - Power and Pulse Energy Noise1
150 20 200 10
Explorer One 349-60 Pulse Energy (µJ) 9
18 175
Explorer One 349-120 Pulse Energy (µJ)
125
Pulse Width (ns) 16 Explorer One 349-120 Power (mW) 8
150
Explorer One 349-60 Power (mW)
Pulse Energy Noise (%)

14 7
100 Pulse Energy Noise (% rms)
Pulse Energy (µJ)

Pulse Width (ns)

125 6
Power (mW)

12
75 10 100 5

8 4
75
50 3
6
50
4 2
25
2 25 1

0 0 0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz) Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz)

1. Typically measured performance; not a guaranteed or warranted specification.

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 Explorer One XP/HP Specifications1, 4

Explorer One XP Explorer One XP Explorer One HP Explorer One HP Explorer One HP
532-5 355-2 HE 355-200 355-4 355-6
Output Characteristics
Wavelenght 532 nm 355 nm
Gain Medium Nd:YVO4 Nd:YVO4 Nd:YAG Nd:YVO4
Pulse Energy 63 µJ@ 80 kHz 25 µJ @ 80 kHz >200 µJ @ 20 kHz >50 µJ @ 80 kHz >60 µJ @ 100 kHz
Output Power 5 W @ 80 kHz 2 W @ 80 kHz >4 W @ 20 kHz >4 W @ 80 kHz >6 W @ 100 kHz
Pulse Width (FWHM) <12 ns @ 80 kHz <10 ns @ 80 kHz <15 ns @ 20 kHz, 4 W <15 ns @ 80 kHz, 4 W <12 ns @ 100 kHz, 6 W
Pulse Energy Noise (rms)2 <3% <4% <2%
Long Term Stability (rms) <±2% <2%
Repetion Rate Range Single shot to 500 kHz Single shot to 200 kHz Single shot to 500 kHz
Jitter, Laser Pulse to Opto-Sync —
Beam Characteristics2
Spatial Mode M2 <1.3, TEM00
Beam Diameter, at waist (1/e2) 0.18 mm ±0.027 mm 0.16 mm ±0.024 mm 1.3 mm ±0.33 mm 1.1 mm ±0.25 mm 1.3 mm ±0.33 mm
Beam Divergence, full angle (1/e ) 2
3.9 ±0.8 mrad 3.5 ±0.8 mrad 0.5 ±0.2 mrad 0.4 ±0.2 mrad
Beam Ellipticity2 1 ±0.1 1 ±0.2 1 ±0.1
Polarization Ratio >100:1 (horizontal) >100:1 (vertical)
Operating Conditions
Warm-up Time
<10 min
(cold start to >95% full power)
Operating Voltage 24 VDC ±2 V
Maximum Inrush Current <9 A <10 A
Maximum Power Consumption <150 W <160 W <200 W
Typical Power Consumption <100 W <120 W <130 W
Laser Head Thermal Heat
<150 W <160 W <200 W
Dissipation
Operating Temperature
Laser Head 18–40°C (relative humidity <80%; dew point <20°C)3 18–45°C (relative humidity <80%; dew point <20°C)3
Storage Temperature Range -20 to 60°C (<90% relative humidity, non-condensing)
Physical Characteristics
Laser Head (L × W × H) 9.45 x 3.74 x 3.7 in (240 x 95 x 94 mm) 11.42 x 5.51 x 3.35 in (280 x 130 x 85.1 mm)
Beam Height 35 mm 34.1 mm 43.2mm
Weight 6.84 lb (3.1 kg) 9.25 lb (4.2 kg)
Static Alignment Tolerance
Beam Position <±0.3 mm <±0.5 mm
Beam Angle <±1 mrad
Software Features
First Pulse Suppression (FPS) ü ü ü ü ü
E-Pulse (Constant Energy Mode) ü ü ü ü ü
E-Track (Closed Loop Energy
Control)
— — ü ü ü
1. Due to our continuous product improvement program, specifications may change without notice.
2. Specified at nominal power/energy and repetition rate (see power/energy specifications)
3. Housing temperature at base.
4. Explorer One is a Class IV - High Power Laser, whose beam is, by definition, a safety and fire hazard. Take precautions to prevent exposure to the direct and reflected beams. Diffuse as
well as specular reflections cancause severe skin or eye damage.

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 Explorer One

Explorer One XP - Power and Pulse Width1 Explorer One XP - Pulse Energy and Noise¹
6 50 80 20
XP 355-2 Pulse Energy (µJ)
45 18
XP 532-5 Pulse Energy (µJ)
5 Pulse Energy Noise (% rms)
XP 532-5 Power (W) 40 16
XP 355-2 Power (W) 60

Pulse Energy Noise (%)

35 14
4 XP 532-5 Pulse Width (ns)

Pulse Energy (µJ)

Pulse Width (ns)
XP 355-2 Pulse Width (ns) 30 12
Power (W)

3 25 40 10
20 8
2 6
15
20
10 4
1
5 2

0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz) Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz)

Explorer One HP 355 - Power and Pulse Width¹ Explorer One HP 355 - Pulse Energy and Noise¹
8 35 80 20
HP 355-4 Power (W) HP 355-4 Pulse Energy (µJ)
18
7 HP 355-6 Power (W) 30 HP 355-6 Pulse Energy (µJ)
HP 355-4 Pulse Width (ns) Pulse Energy Noise (% rms) 16
6 HP 355-6 Pulse Width (ns) 60

Pulse Energy Noise (%)

25 14
Pulse Energy (µJ)
Pulse Width (ns)

5 12
Power (W)

20
4 40 10
15 8
3
10 6
2 20
4
1 5
2

0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz) Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz)

Explorer One HP HE - Power and Pulse Width¹ Explorer One HP HE - Pulse Energy and Noise¹
5 60 220 20
Explorer One HP HE 355-200 200 Explorer One HP HE 355-200
18
HP HE 355-200 Pulse Width (ns) Pulse Energy Noise (%)
180 16
4 40
160
Pulse Energy Noise (%)

14
Pulse Energy (µJ)

140
Pulse Width (ns)

3 30 12
Power (W)

120
10
100
2 20 8
80
6
60
1 10 40 4

20 2

0 0 0 0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz) Pulse Repetition Frequency (kHz)

1. Typically measured performance; not a guaranteed or warranted specification.

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 Explorer One Dimensional Drawings

3
(76.1) 0.16
(4)
2.205
(56)

Rear View Side View

Side View

3.74
(95) 4.134
1 (105)
(25.4)

1.87
6.5
(47.4)
(165)
7.047
Front View Top View (179)

Front View Top View

Dimensions in inch (mm)
Dimensions in inch (mm)

Explorer One Dimensions Explorer One Optional Heatsink

3.74
(95) 5.00
1.87 (127)
(47.5)

9.45
(240)
Top View 12.99
(330)
8.64
(219.5) Top View

3.5
3.39 (88.9)
(86)
0.24
(6)

Side View
Side View

3.58
3.69
(91)
(93.6)

1.38*
(35)

1.87
(47.5) Front View Back View
Back View
* Beam height varies for different models.
Please see specifications. Dimensions in inch (mm)
Front View
Dimensions in inch (mm) Explorer One XP Optional Heatsink

Explorer One XP Dimensions

 Explorer One Dimensional Drawings

9.92
(252)

3.45
(87.6)
1.7
(43.2)
3.27
(83)
3.07
(78)

3.35
(85.1) 5.12
(130)

5.31 1.89
(134.9) (48.1)

5.51
11.02
(140)
(280)

Dimensions in inch (mm)

Explorer One HP Dimensions

11.4
(290)

Dimensions in inch (mm)

Explorer One HP Optional Heatsink

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