The Temporal Energy Module (TEM) from Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is used to perform energy and pulse diagnostic tests on laser transmitters. It incorporates a fast detector and a pyroelectric energy detector, along with fixed and variable attenuators that support the characterization of most military laser systems available today. The TEM digitizes the fast detector signal at a rate of 4 Giga samples per second, resulting in clean and reproducible test results. The detectors in the TEM system operate between 900nm to 1700nm and it measures laser pulse energy, laser pulse width, laser period and pulse amplitude. The Temporal Energy Module accepts beams up to 5” in diameter and is fully integrated with SBIR’s IRWindows™5 automated test software, providing accurate and repeatable test results.

The Laser Ranging Test Module from Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. provides the capability to perform range accuracy and receiver sensitivity tests, among others, on laser rangefinders and laser receivers. It uses up to three different laser diodes (1064nm, 1540nm and 1570nm) and a fiber network to provide accurate and dynamic high precision pulsed laser output. At the core is a calibrated detector and electrically variable attenuators to accurately set pulse power, along with a sophisticated timing circuit that dynamically simulates ranges from 50 meters to 60,000 meters. The LRTM can be used in three different modes. In the first mode, the LRTM operates as a continuously pulsed laser source to test receivers. In this mode, the wavelength, pulse rate and pulse power can be set by the user. The LRTM can also be used as an electrically triggered pulsed laser source to test Laser Spot Trackers. In the electrically triggered mode the LRTM provides a laser pulse for every trigger pulse. The wavelength and pulse power are set by the user. The LRTM can also be optically triggered, returning single or double laser pulses to test laser range finder accuracy. The user sets wavelength, pulse power, range for first and if required second pulse. The second pulse power and range can be controlled to provide accurate ranging in an obstructed environment. The LRTM has a reference flat mirror that can be used to align the LRTM to a UUT through autocollimation. Infrared and Visible targets are provided to properly aim a UUT at the Laser Range Finder.

he Multi-Spectral Source (patent pending) is an integrating sphere based output source with integral extended area blackbody and pulsed laser sources (1.06nm, 1.57nm) that is used for simultaneous boresight and image resolution testing. The laser sources synchronize with adjustable delay for range-gated camera testing. The MSS system is designed to support testing of gated cameras that are integrated into a multisensor package. The MSS combines both an infrared and laser source, allowing the gated camera to be boresighted with an IR sensor. In addition, the MSS serves as a uniform backlight for a variety of resolution targets. Each system includes an MSS Source Sphere, System Controller, calibrated iProbe(s), interconnect cable and power cable. These systems are easily integrated with other SBIR products including target wheels, collimators, source select stages, range stages, boresight modules, visible illuminators, and laser test modules.

SBIR’s Pulsed Laser Diode Target Projector is designed to provide a uniform collimated pulsed laser output at 1064nm. It can be used for testing both laser receivers and detectors, and also alignment of quadrant detectors used in laser guided missiles. The system includes a Newtonian type collimator, laser source and controller, and fiber optic/pinhole target assembly. The system can be operated manually via the front panel of the controller or remotely via an ethernet interface to a PC.

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. offers an extensive family of test systems and components that test and characterize the performance of laser range finders, designators, illuminators and spot trackers. In this section, detailed information is provided for the following: • Laser Rangefinder Test Module (LRTM) to test ranging accuracy and receiver sensitivity. • Boresight Alignment Module (BAM) for aligning multiple infrared, laser and visible imaging systems to the same point in space. • Temporal Energy Module (TEM) provides a method of measuring laser pulse energy, pulse period and pulse width in a single instrument. • Pulsed Laser Diode (PLD) that provides a uniform collimated pulsed laser output at 1064 nm. • Multi-Spectral Source (MSS) which offers both an integrated differential blackbody source with dual pulsed laser sources.

IRWindows™5 from Santa Barbara Infrared is an advanced software tool that automates the setup, execution, data collection and results analysis for industry standard performance testing of infrared, visible and laser systems. IRWindows™5 is the most advanced commercially available IR/EO sensor test software package in the industry today. It operates under Windows™ OS and is delivered installed on a high-end PC computer platform with frame grabber(s) selected to support UUT video formats. It is also available as a software only package. IRWindows™5 combined with SBIR target projectors provides test engineers and technicians a turnkey, automated hardware/software solution for full-spectrum sensor testing. The most significant features that differentiate IRWindows™5 from previous versions are: • Overhauled intuitive GUI with all major functions just one click away • gRPC-based remote interface support for efficient embedding into applications like ATLAS, NI™TestStand and more. There are also several features that are significant evolutions to its existing functionality, including: • Enhanced SQLite database and test reporting software allowing analysts to connect a third party app directly to the database and mine large sets of data for trend analysis • Net-Centric Data Compatibility • Incorporation of several live analysis tools including ROI statistics from previously run test routines, continuous MTF and continuous boresight capabilities.

The COLOSUS line of electro-optical test systems from Santa Barbara Infrared Inc. and Labsphere Inc. include collimated optics, software and uniform sources for the optical characterization of sensors and cameras. The devices are offered in both collimated and flood-mode test configurations. Integrating spheres, blackbodies, collimators, target wheels, system peripherals and traceable calibration data are combined and controlled by the IRWindows™5 automated test software package to provide a single, easy-to-use testing method for each of the new systems in the product series. Custom test solutions can be designed to achieve specific program requirements.

Santa Barbara Infrared’s 14000Zi Series reflective infrared target projectors are turnkey test systems for electro-optical (E-O) testing of FLIRs and other infrared (IR) imaging systems. The standard target projectors are assembled from SBIR’s STC Series Collimators, Infinity Blackbodies and 300 Series Target Wheels. SBIR also offers a standard athermal target projector with a 5.7° field of view (FOV). With the addition of IRWindows™5 automated test software, SBIR’s infrared and visible target projectors become fully integrated closed-loop automated hardware/software solutions.

The Infinity VSX Series Integrating Sphere systems are ultra uniform, highly accurate broadband light sources. Testing and calibration of CCD cameras, radiometers, photometers, and remote sensing systems are performed easily and accurately with this compact, rugged system SBIR specializes in providing hardware and software solutions that reduce test times and cost, while improving the consistency and accuracy of test results.

The STC Series Off-axis Newtonian Collimators from Santa Barbara Infrared provide superior performance in a compact, light weight, readily integrated package. These collimators accurately project targets at infinite focus for critical visible, IR, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR system testing. The lightweight, rugged construction of these systems make them ideal for laboratory, production and depot applications. STC Series Collimators integrate with SBIR’s Infinity Blackbodies and 300 Series target wheels to create the 14000 Series Target Projectors. These target projectors are available in many standard sizes to satisfy the test requirements of most sensor systems. Additionally, their modular design allows for easy customization of components. SBIR also offers custom and built to specification collimators including large aperture, long focal length optical bench configurations, refractive collimators, portable athermal field/depot configurations and wide field of view systems.

Santa Barbara Infrared’s 2nd generation Nightingale Body Temperature Reference (BTR) sources provide the same stable, uniform, low cost and simple to operate thermal sources for human body temperature detection. In addition, the 2nd generation systems comes standard with power over ethernet (PoE+) and Bluetooth®, removing the need for a separate power source or a USB connection. Nightingale sources are primarily designed to be incorporated into COVID-19 related thermal imaging body temperature screening systems. The Nightingale Body Temperature References work by providing a viewable thermal reference area for infrared (thermal) camera systems to aid in fever detection. The Nightingale BTR source features “set and forget” configuration. An operator simply configures the reference source through either the USB, ethernet or Bluetooth® interface options and stores the set point into non-volatile memory. After configuration, the blackbody automatically controls to the set point upon each power up. A status LED visually indicates when the reference is stable and ready for use as a calibration source. The Nightingale’s performance has been optimized for a range of absolute temperature set points and ambient conditions that are required by most body temperature screening systems. The Nightingale BTR sources are IEC 80601-2-59 compliant.