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Mounting Components are designed for small optics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:07 -0500

Able to integrate smaller optics ranging from 3-12.5 mm in dia, S-Mount product line is comprised of simple and achromatic lens mounts, various tubes and spacers, and various adapters, including S-to-C type. Products feature adjustable thickness and are threaded for M12 x 0.5 mm mounting, commonly used for micro-video lenses and board level camera mounts. Manufactured from anodized aluminum material, components have 12 mm ID, thread pitch of 2 threads/mm, and 16 mm OD.

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Machinery Squaring Plane facilitates precise equipment alignment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:45 -0500

Coupled with Laser Microgage system, 90-Line Square Plane facilitates accelerated equipment measurement and alignment. Placed into path of laser reference beam, it forms precise right angle laser reference beam. Nosepiece of 90-Line, and right angle laser beam projected from it, can be turned through 360° rotation to define flat reference plane. Together, products provide precise measurements accurate to 0.0001 in. and can be used over ranges to 180 ft.

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IP Camera Reference Design offers low power, HD processing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:35 -0500

DM368IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design can process H.264 main profile 1080p video at 30 fps. Complete camera is based on DaVinci(TM) video processor and utilizes 3 W. Performance boost allows camera to support 720p at 60 fps for multiple video formats, including H.264 and MPEG-4, as well as MJPEG at 5 MP at 15 fps. Linux application software package, included, offer ISP Tuning Tool v1.0, hardware-accelerated AES encryption module, and support for PSIA standard.

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Shaft Alignment Instrument is targeted for wind power industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

OPTALIGN SMART WIND System is configured with firmware features that ensure measurement accuracy and mounting hardware that is suited for optical alignment of gearbox and generator shafts in wind turbines. Instrument includes Continuous Sweep Mode, static measure mode with up to 8 measurement positions, color backlit TFT screen, and ability to save up to 500 measurement files.

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Stereo Microscope integrates high-performance digital camera.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

Mantis(TM) Elite-Cam features Mantis Elite head and integrated digital camera that allows simultaneous optical and digital viewing. Camera enables users to capture images for reporting, cataloging, and communicating with colleagues and customers. System offers image capture options such as BMP, JPEG, and PNG, and connectivity is enabled through USB 2.0 and simplified PC-based software.

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Frame Grabber offers PCI Express compatibility to cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:36 -0500

Available with standard or low-profile bracket, PIXCI® SI1 offers sustained data transfer rates at 190 Mb/sec and burst transfers of 250 Mb/sec. Allowing use of SILICON VIDEO® cameras on PCI Express bus, unit captures images over software-selectable pixel clock range of 25-70 MHz. It supports 64-bit memory addressing for writing long-duration image sequences into terabytes of memory. Bit packing allows more images to be captured, reducing size of 12-bit images by 25% and 10-bit images by 37.5%.

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Photon Detector is based on Geiger-Mode InGaAs avalanche photodiode.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:35 -0500

Ultra low noise near infrared single photon detector SQLightSensor has detection efficiency up to 25%, trigger up to 10 MHz, and dark count of 5.10-6 per ns gate. Device provides plug-and-play USB connection to PC, enabling users to easily adjust detection efficiency and tune gate width and delay. Product suits scientific, defense and industrial applications, such as single photon counting, spectroscopy, eye-safe laser range finder and LIDAR, and quantum cryptography.

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Monocular Zoom Microscope uses coaxial light for inspection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:00 -0500

To expand clarity when viewing highly reflective objects, Monocular Zoom Microscope uses coaxial illumination, enabling operators to record any contamination, fine scratches, or other tiny flaws. Unit includes 1.3 in. color CCD camera, BNC video cable, and 15 in. color monitor, which allows enlarged images to be observed on screen and through eyepiece simultaneously. Magnification range is 10-63x through binocular eyepieces and 15-94x on monitor.

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Optical Lenses suit imaging, machine vision applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:07 -0500

Supporting imaging sensors as large as 2/3 in., TECHSPEC® Compact Fixed Focal Length lenses come in 5 focal lengths from 8.5-35 mm. TECHSPEC Compact Telecentrics offer 65 and 110 mm working distances at magnifications from 0.5x-4x, while TECHSPEC Large Format Telecentrics support sensors up to 28.7 mm diagonal with 4M pixel resolution. TECHSPEC High Resolution Telecentrics support sensors as large as 2/3 in. with 5M pixel resolution and come in 0.28x/0.5x/0.9x/1.7x magnifications.

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Recording/Alarm System suits remote monitoring applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:01 -0500

Capable of handling multiple IP streams and connection of standard or megapixel IP cameras from various manufacturers, SmartDisc IP recording and alarm transmission solution offers functionality based on SmartDisc DVR. It operates on Smart Control software, and HTcompress algorithm makes optimal use of available hard drive storage and minimal bandwidth to ensure efficient compression and transmission of live images. Removable SATA hard drive lets users swap HDD for review/storage.

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Digital Video Recorder can record 4 analog streams.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:14 -0500

Integrating video storage management with H.264 compression, DX4100 Series allows users to record at low frame rate and increase speed upon alarm to capture critical video information. User can segment storage into partitions sized for continuous and alarm recording needs. Features included are multi event recording and network connectivity for up to 100 DX4100s. Storage capacity expands up to 2 TB for units without optical disk drives and 1 TB for units with optical disk drives.

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Gradient Index Lenses suit fiber coupling/laser diode beam shaping.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:12 -0500

Available in 0.5, 1.0, and 1.8 mm dia for 670, 810, and 1,550 nm wavelengths, Gradient Index (GRIN) Rod Lenses feature plane optical surfaces and achieve focus using continuous change of refractive index within lens material. Available either uncoated or with BBAR coating, lenses are manufactured from alumoscilate glass substrate embedded with silver ions and designed for specific working distances and to provide 0.55 numerical aperture.

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Digital Computer Microscope features ergonomic design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:07 -0500

Incorporating microscope, camera, computer monitor, and Windows XP OS into one piece of equipment, speckFINDER HD allows users to work with and store images in multiple digital formats and network as needed. With 3 USB outputs and 1 video output, users can also output files to flash drive or project live images to overhead screen. Flat panel display offers 160° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, allowing multiple users to view at once.

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PIN Photodiodes/Phototransistors are automotive-qualified.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:02 -0500

Qualified to AEC-Q101, TEMD7x00X01 PIN photodiodes and TEMT7x00X01 phototransistors come in 0805 SMT package that measures 1.25 x 2.0 x 0.85 mm and are available with spectral sensitivity to UV, visible, and NIR or NIR only. Photodiodes combine 100 ns response time with spectral sensitivity range of 350-1,120 nm or 750-1,050 nm, while phototransistors offer light current of 450 µA and spectral sensitivity range of 470-1,090 nm or 750-1,010 nm with visible light filtering epoxy.

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Optical Encoder includes programmable interpolation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:36 -0500

Suited for precision manufacturing, inspection, metrology, and medical equipment, miniature Mercury II(TM) 5000 offers optimal short-range accuracy up to ±20 nm, ensuring smooth velocity control. Resolution is programmable and ranges from 5 µm to 1.2 nm, linear. Providing up to 5 m/sec at 0.1 µm resolution and max speed of 10 m/s, A-quad-B output supports high speed applications. Rotational tolerance about Z axis is ±2° and ride height tolerance is ±0.15 mm.

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Portable Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera weighs 350 g.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:44:46 -0500

MobIR® M8 includes infrared video recording up to 30 min, ability to add audio and text comments to image, and built-in laser for target identification. Unit uses uncooled Microbolometer array with 160 x 120 pixels for operation, and internal memory or mini SD card to store thermal images and visual images. Thermographer adds moveable measurement points to image and set temperature alarms and isotherms. Camera has measuring range from -20 to 250°C, optionally extendable to 350°C.

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Fully-Equipped Diode Laser features 1,470 nm wavelength.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:12 -0500

Available as standard with output power ratings of 12 and 25 W, 1,470 nm compact diode laser is also offered in custom types with output power greater than 100 W. Fiber-coupled standard devices, suited for medical solutions such as surgery, exhibit absorption in water that enables user-friendly operation. Protection window, fiber-contact switch, monitor diode, and pilot laser are all integrated.

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Photoreceivers offer GPPO or coplanar waveguide RF outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:40 -0500

Operating in 1,310 Nm wavelength band, Quad Photoreceiver Arrays are designed for 10 and 40 km transmission over single-mode fiber conforming to 100 Gigabit Ethernet standard (100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-ER4). Arrays consist of 4 monolithically integrated InGaAs photodiodes on InP substrate and 4 transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) to produce 4-channel electrical output signal, each channel running up to 28 Gbps. Power consumption is typically 200 mW per channel.

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Auto Focus Modules are for board-mounted CCD/CMOS cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:36 -0500

Custom auto focus modules accept standard M6-M12 threaded lens assemblies and feature digital (USB or I²C) as well as analog 0-3.3 V motion interfaces. Lens motion module uses SQUIGGLE® motor, TRACKERT position sensor, and integrated electronics to provide high-resolution, closed-loop control. Stroke is greater than 2 mm, velocity is rated to 7 mm/s, and respective values for position resolution and repeatability are 0.5 and 2 µm.

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Safety Light Curtains provide max sensing range of 26 ft.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:32 -0500

Measuring 20 x 30 mm, SLCS and SLCT Series are available in IEC 61496-compliant Type 4 or Type 2 versions, respectively. Units feature M12 micro connector cordsets, integrated control electronics, and solid state OSSDs for self-contained 2-box system. Operating from -22 to +140°F, curtains are available with beam spacings of 14, 30, and 60/90 mm for finger, hand, and body detection, respectively. Quick-release clamp bracket facilitates installation, removal, or replacement without tools.

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