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| Model # | Sustained Power Output | Typical Peak Output | Price (USD) | Availability |
| Hercules-250 | 250-274mW | ~350mW | $989 |  |
| Hercules-275 | 275-299mW | ~ 375mW | $1189 |  |
| Herc-300 Bundle | 300-324mW | ~ 400mW | $1289 | |
| Hercules-325 | 325-349mW | ~ 425mW | $1789 | |
| Herc-350 Bundle | 350-374mW | ~ 450mW | $1989 | |
| Hercules-375 | 375-399mW | ~ 475mW | $2589 | |
| Hercules-400 | 400-450mW | ~ 500mW | $2989 | |
Specifications
| Model | Hercules Series |
| Dimensions (mm) | 366 X 54 |
| Power Supply | 3 X 1.5V "D" batteries |
| Secondary Power Supply | 3.6V External Power Input |
| Average Output Power | 250mW - 600mW |
| Wavelength | 532nm |
| Operation Mode | CW |
| TTL Modulation | 1 input, 1-200 Hz |
| Cooling Method | FAN-FORCED AIR |
| Overheat Protection | Red LED lights at 39°C |
| Transverse Mode | TEM00 |
| M2 Factor | <1.2 |
| Beam Diameter (1/e2) | <1.5mm |
| Beam Divergence | ~ 0.8-1.2 mrad improved! |
| Operating Temperature | 15-35 C |
| Expected Lifetime | 6000 hours |
| WARRANTY PERIOD | 6 months |
Laserglow's Hercules series is powered by a 2,500mW IR pump diode running at 2,400mW. In comparison, the most powerful laser pointers use 300mW or 500mW pump diodes. This means that our portable lasers not only have the highest output, but also have the longest life, as the diodes are never run near or above capacity.
Average Vs. Peak
In 2005, LASERGLOW.COM was the first company to start measuring the AVERAGE output power of handheld lasers as a true test of the laser's output when other companies were using PEAK power as the rating. Now we set a new standard. All HERCULES portable lasers are measured at their SUSTAINED AVERAGE output power. This means that no matter how long the unit stays on, it will continue to produce the rated output power. Limited only by battery capacity, the Hercules will not let you down!
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THE LASERGLOW DIFFERENCE:
Green lasers have a natural tendency to PEAK in brightness when turned on, and then gradually drop in output power if no heat sink is present. This happens due to over-heating. This type of laser usually looks like a regular laser pointer, but with claimed output of up to 125mW.
Green lasers with a heatsink will also produce a PEAK, but will decline in output at a slower rate. Many retailers take advantage of this, and measure the AVERAGE output during this decline. This AVERAGE is taken over only 1-2 minutes- and sometimes over only 30 seconds.
Each Aries Series laser from Laserglow is tested to ensure SUSTAINED output power over 10 minutes of continuous operation!
Legally Certified:
This device complies with 21 CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 of the FDA regulations and is 100% LEGAL in the United States and most other countries. Check with your local authorities to see if there are any restrictions on laser ownership in your area.
The LASERGLOW Difference!
All Laserglow products are always rated at AVERAGE ouput power. This is very important to know when purchasing a laser, as handheld lasers have a tendency to 'peak' at much higer output power than average. Some retailers have been known to take advantage of this fact, rating their product at peak, which is not a true measure of a laser's output power. See example here. Still not sure? Ask us to prove it! We will gladly graph the output power of YOUR laser before we ship it to you!
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