| Laser Type | Index Guided Diode, CW |
| Wavelengths | 670nm ±10nm, 635nm ±5nm |
| Beam Diameter | |
| Circular | 3.0mm |
| Elliptical | 4.0 x 1.0mm |
| Line Generators | 1mm lind width typ. |
| Beam Divergence | |
| Circular | 0.35 mrad |
| Elliptical | 0.3 x 1.2mrad |
| Line Generators | <1 mrad transverse to line |
| Output Power | ±4% of nominal |
| Beam Astigmatism | <10μm |
| Pointing Accuracy | 15 arcmin |
| Wavelength Stability | 0.2 to 0.3nm / °C |
| Housing Diameter Tolerance | +0, -0.003 |
| Electrical Leads | 36 long, red (+), black (-), case (+) |
| Drive Circuitry | Fully shielded, reverse polarity protected |
| Module Cooling | Near max. voltages, heat sink required at front of module (diode location) |
| Power Requirement | 5 - 10V DC, 3 - 6V DC (Micro series) |
| Current | |
| 670nm models | 70 mA max. (55 mA typ. @ 25°C) |
| 635nm models | 100 mA max. (80 mA typ. @ 25°C) |
| Operating Time | 5 hrs. on standard 9V battery |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F) |
| ESD Protection | MIL Spec. Std. 1686B, Class 2 |
| Visual Indicator | Green LED |
| Diode Lifetime | 100,000 hrs. typical |
Fixed focus, visible laser modules combine laser diode technology, quality optics, and high-end electronics with a compact housing to provide a rugged, reliable laser source for a variety of applications. Differing models have bright, red beams with circular or elliptical beam sizes in a variety of powers and wavelengths, as well as both line generator and industrial housed versions. The Micro VLM™ series offers a compact size for space limited requirements. Applications include measurement, positioning, robot vision, bar code scanning, alignment, guidelines, pointing, switching, timing, and leveling. Useful in a variety of medical, industrial, and scientific instrumentation, as well as general R&D work. Power Supply, required for operation, sold separately.