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Benchtop SmartScope® MVP video measurement/inspection systems feature measurement ranges from 6 x 3 x 5 in. to 12 x 12 x 6 in. Manual measuring instruments feature 6.5 to 1 zoom lens with manual or motorized operation, color CCD camera, and 1.0 µm linear scales. Standard equipment includes Q-Check® controller/display unit and 13 in. color monitor. Q-Check has dual LCD displays, sealed-membrane keypad, illumination controls, and pre-programmed functions for dimensional measurement.



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New Line of SmartScope MVP Systems is OGP Value Offering



Rochester, NY, September 2003- Optical Gaging Products, Inc. (OGP®) introduces a new family of six low-cost SmartScope® MVP video measurement and inspection systems. Designed for small shops and customers with limited quality budgets, these new systems build on the foundation of OGP SmartScope technology for great measurement performance, ease of use, and outstanding value.

The six new benchtop models feature measurement ranges from 6 x 3 x 5 inches (150 x 75 x 125 mm) to 12 x 12 x 6 inches (300 x 300 x 150 mm). Every SmartScope MVP is a precision, manual measuring instrument, with features such as a quality 6.5 to 1 zoom lens with manual or motorized operation, high-resolution color CCD camera, and 1.0 µm linear scales. Manually operated XYZ stages move on smooth bearings for accurate positioning. All important controls and adjustments are easily accessible by any user, making SmartScope MVP a good choice for routine inspections, process development and monitoring, and critical measurements of a wide range of parts.

The standard measurement processor is the Q-Check® controller/display unit and 13" color monitor. Q-Check has dual LCD displays, a sealed membrane keypad, illumination controls, and pre-programmed functions for user-friendly dimensional measurement. Live magnified images on the 13" color monitor simplify inspection. An option is the InSight(TM) controller and its crisp 6-3/4" diagonal LCD color display supplied with a QC-230 DRO for three-axis measurement capability.

SmartScope MVP systems can be configured for semi-automatic measurement with Gage-X(TM) metrology software. It provides an extensive set of tools and functions for general-purpose dimensional measurement that insure consistent, repeatable results from every user such as CompuFocus(TM) which guides users to accurate focus time after time, and logical icons and symbols that lead users through proper stage positioning when running part programs.

The new line of SmartScope MVP systems makes it possible for companies of all sizes to have video measurement systems from Optical Gaging Products as part of their quality control programs.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of video and multi-sensor metrology systems, laser surface scanners, and optical comparators. Since its establishment in 1945, OGP has delivered thousands of measurement systems to manufacturing companies worldwide. OGP has facilities in Rochester, NY; Denver, CO; Ann Arbor, MI; Singapore; Germany; and Shanghai, China. Optical Gaging Products is one of the Quality Vision International companies. More information about the company and SmartScope MVP is available at www.ogpnet.com, (800) 647-4243, or e-mail at sales@ogpnet.com.

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