Illumination source brightness is adjustable over 106 dynamic range
DECEMBER 24, 2009--The VLS-100 variable luminance source is a controllable source of uniform, visible illumination for testing cameras, image intensifiers, and visible-to-NIR night vision devices. It is used with I-SITE software or as a standalone, computer-controlled device. The VLS-100 features a 50-mm-diameter source aperture with <2% luminance nonuniformity. The source brightness is continuously adjustable over a dynamic range of 106 that is computer-controlled to within 3% of its set value. An integrated photometer provides real-time monitoring of exit port luminance, allowing closed-loop control. A range of filters and test targets is available to support a variety of performance measurements.
Optikos
Wakefield, MA, USA
www.optikos.com
-- Posted by Carrie Meadows, Vision Systems Design, www.vision-systems.com
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PRESS RELEASE
Optikos Corporation announces their newly-developed VLS-100 Variable Luminance Source
Wakefield, MA - Optikos Corporation has developed the VLS-100 Variable Luminance Source which is a controllable source of uniform, visible illumination for testing cameras, image intensifiers, and visible to near-infrared night vision devices. It is used with I-SITE software or as a standalone, computer-controlled device.
The Variable Luminance Source features a 50 mm diameter source aperture with <2% luminance non-uniformity. The source brightness is continuously adjustable over a dynamic range of 106 that is computer controlled to within 3% of its set value. A range of filters and test targets is available to support a variety of performance measurements
The VLS-100 Variable Luminance Source features:
-Automated variable attenuator and aperture wheel with high resolution stepper motors.
-Integrated photometer provides real-time monitoring of exit port luminance, allowing closed-loop control.
-Filter drawer allows for multiple 50 x 50mm filters to adjust color temperature and spectral output.
-Digitally controlled, laboratory grade power supply ensures constant lamp output and stable color temperature.
-Dual integrating sphere design ensures exceptional illumination uniformity.
-NIST traceable color temperature.
-Custom targets available for objective or subjective metrology testing, boresight measurements, and contrast measurements.
About Optikos Corporation
Optikos Corporation, an ISO 9001 certified company, is the world's largest manufacturer of equipment for the measurement of optical image quality. For over 25 years, Optikos has been a leading provider of optical product development services helping development, design, and industrial product firms bring their visions to reality. Today, Optikos also manufactures sophisticated electro-optical assemblies for a wide variety of clients serving the life sciences to aerospace, government and industrial markets.
Headquartered in Wakefield, MA, Optikos is a privately held engineering consulting and manufacturing firm founded in 1982. Visit www.optikos.com for more information.