Agilent 5517B

Agilent 5517B

1. 1. Product NameAgilent 5517B Helium – Neon Laser Head for Transducer Systems
   2. Product DescriptionThe Agilent 5517B is a member of Agilent’s 5517 series laser heads, which is specifically designed as a Class II helium – neon laser source for transducer systems. It is dedicated to providing highly stable and accurate light sources for precision dual – frequency interferometry. This laser head inherits the outstanding reliability of Agilent’s laser products, boasting a typical mean time between failures (MTBF) of more than 50,000 hours, which can meet the long – term continuous operation requirements of precision measurement equipment.
      It is widely used in scenarios such as precision machining tool calibration, displacement measurement in industrial automation, and precision optical testing. It can cooperate with matching receivers and control systems to achieve high – precision linear velocity detection and position measurement. The modular design of the laser head not only facilitates installation and replacement but also allows for easy matching with Agilent’s 10884B power supply or equivalent power supply equipment, ensuring the stability of the overall system operation. In addition, its strict wavelength stability and accuracy indicators lay a solid foundation for the accuracy of various precision measurement tasks.
   3. Product Parameters

      Parameter Categories	Specific Details
      Minimum Output Power	More than 120 µW
      Reference Frequency	1.9 MHz – 2.4 MHz
      Laser Beam Diameter	6 mm
      Maximum Linear Velocity	538 mm/s (for worst – case direction of travel; higher velocity may be achieved in the opposite direction)
      Warm – up Time	90 minutes
      Wavelength Stability	2 ppb within 1 hour; 20 ppb during the whole service life
      Wavelength Accuracy	±0.1 ppm as standard; ±0.02 ppm with optional calibration

   4. Specifications
      1. It belongs to the Class II helium – neon laser category, which is relatively safe and suitable for various industrial and laboratory precision measurement environments.
      2. The power supply requires the Agilent 10884B power supply or its equivalent to provide 15V power for the laser head and matching receivers.
      3. The operating temperature range is 0°C – 50°C, and the storage temperature range is – 20°C – 70°C, which can adapt to the temperature conditions of general industrial workshops and laboratories.
      4. The laser emits linearly polarized light, and its stable optical performance ensures that the light beam quality remains consistent during long – term operation, which is conducive to m