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Laser Receiver Selection Guide

Industrial Fiber Optics manufactures laser receivers specifically designed to decode information transmitted via laser beams, then convert that information to electrical or audible forms. With so many lasers on the market today, determining which receiver you should purchase for a particular application can be frustrating. For your convenience we created the following table to aid in your selection.

Application
Stock No.
Component
Compatibility
Comments
Voice or Audio
(only)
Suitable for use with any diode or helium neon laser made by the following companies: Elanco, Fisher Scientific, Heath Kit, Industrial Fiber Optics (IFO), Meredith Instruments, Metrologic and Scientific Laser Connection (SLC). This receiver only. Also sold as packages with microphones. See Laser Accessories section.

Speed of Light
Measurement
For use with the IF VL series of diode lasers. Receiver included in the Laser Speed of Light Kit (IF LSL-1) Replacement for Metrologic Instruments’ Laser Speed of Light/Audio Kit Part No. 45-720.

NTSC or Composite Video
Can be used with any Industrial Fiber Optics or Scientific Laser Connection "Video Laser". Used with RCA jacks on TVs and VCRs and receives on color video.

RF Video
For use with Industrial Fiber Optics' WBS laser only (Part No. IF UL-08-635). Used with for reception of TV picture and sound over a single laser beam.