Lexel ColorPro and BeamPro gas-ion lasers were developed specifically for laser shows and laser displays. The ColorPro series gives the best balance of white light and high power, for full-color laser graphics. The BeamPro series are for tight, powerful coherent laser beams, as well as single- or 2-color laser graphics.
Touring and nightclub environments are rough on lasers. That\'s why rugged ColorPro and BeamPro lasers are designed for long, stable life. They are perfect for:
Laser graphic displays (ColorPro) | ![]() | Laser beam displays (BeamPro) |
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There are five models available; two white-light, two higher-powered green/blue and one for red-only beams. Additional models are available with optics to give specific combinations of lines and powers.
Lexel ColorPro III |
Lexel ColorPro III-HP |
Lexel BeamPro V |
Lexel BeamPro X |
Lexel BeamPro R | |
Beam color |
White light (red/green/blue) |
White light (red/green/blue) | Green/blue | Green/blue | Red |
Lasing medium | Mixed gas (ar/kr) | Mixed gas (ar/kr) | Argon | Argon | Krypton |
Output power, MTM | 3 W | 4 W | 5 W | 10 W | 2 W |
Color proportion |
62% red 13% green25% blue
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35% red 30% green25% blue
(appears | 60% green40% blue | 60% green40% blue | 100% red |
Beam mode | TEM00 | TEM00 | TEM00 | TEM00 | TEM00 |
Beam diameter at OC |
1.7mm at 647nm
1.8mm at |
1.7mm at 647nm
1.8mm at |
1.9mm at 514nm
2.0mm at |
1.9mm at 514nm
2.0mm at |
1.7mm at 647nm |
Beam divergence |
1.9mrad at 647nm
2.2mrad at |
1.9mrad at 647nm
2.2mrad at |
1.4mrad at 514nm
1.5mrad at |
1.4mrad at 514nm
1.5mrad at |
1.9mrad at 647nm |
Input power |
40 amps 208V (+/- 10%) three-phase 50/60 Hz |
40 amps 208V (+/- 10%) three-phase 50/60 Hz |
40 amps 208V (+/- 10%) three-phase 50/60 Hz |
50 amps 208V (+/- 10%) three-phase 50/60 Hz |
50 amps 208V (+/- 10%) three-phase 50/60 Hz |
Water cooling required |
>2.0 gal/min cooling water or >12kW water-to-air chiller |
>2.0 gal/min cooling water or >12kW water-to-air chiller |
>2.0 gal/min cooling water or >12kW water-to-air chiller |
>2.2 gal/min cooling water or >14kW water-to-air chiller |
>2.2 gal/min cooling water or >14kW water-to-air chiller |
FDA/CDRH laser safety classification | Class IV | Class IV | Class IV | Class IV | Class IV |
Specifications as of 6/2001. Subject to change without notice. |
Lexel ColorPro and BeamPro lasers are CDRH-certified with all safety features. They come with a one-year/1,000 hour warranty.
Power supply
The power supply front panel contains all controls necessary to operate and fully monitor the laser system.
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Laser head
Within the laser head, an ultra-stable solid Invar® optical resonator holds the plasma tube and mirrors in precise alignment to create coherent laser light.
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Laser tube
A simple and reliable plasma tube design. Lexel\'s solid ceramic plasma tube design has been proven since 1972, while other ion laser manufacturers have tried and abandoned several designs in an attempt to match Lexel\'s stability and performance. In fact, a majority of the more than 18,000 Lexel plasma tubes still operate today, some with 20,000 hours of use.
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Current and light regulationThe Lexel ColorPro and BeamPro lasers can be operated in current or light control:
n Current regulation allows direct control of the current through the plasma tube via an external source.
n Light regulation provides the ultimate in laser output stabilization. A small portion of the light is sampled within the laser and compared to a reference signal in a differential circuit that automatically adjust the laser current to maintain a constant output.
This feature also allows for the light level to be modulated externally with a ± 10 volt signal.
Model 502 Multiline Mirror HolderThis assembly holds the high reflector mirror for Multiline operation. This feature may be substituted for the Model 500 wavelength selector.
Fine tuning
The laser is aligned accurately with the use of fine tuning knobs.
Remote turn on This feature permits the laser power supply to be turned on and off and the plasma tube to be started remotely.
Automatic startingThis circuit automatically starts the plasma tube approximately 20 seconds after the power supply is turned on.
Panel-mounted power meterThis multirange power meter continuously displays the output power of the laser.
Model 500 Temperature-Compensated Prism Wavelength Selector Stable single line operation is achieved by Lexel ion lasers with the Model 500 prism wavelength selector. A full Brewster prism is utilized to achieve good separation of even the most closely spaced lines.
Initial Installation and Hands-On Training
One-day on-site installation and hands-on training for ColorPro and BeamPro series lasers, within the U.S. and Canada.