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News Release from: Prior Scientific | Subject: Laser Autofocus system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 March 2002
Laser autofocus removes microscope
operator stress
Combining the latest in intelligent microprocessor control and advanced optics, one of the fastest and most reliable laser autofocus systems is now available on the market.
Prior Scientific is proud to introduce their new Laser Autofocus system The system combines the latest in intelligent microprocessor control and advanced optics to provide one of the fastest and most reliable laser autofocus systems available on the market
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 4 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Optical inspection systems are flexible
Optical inspection systems can replace microscopes and can be customised to give a desired field of view, resolution, magnification and depth of focus.
Flexibility in image management and storage
The introduction of PAX-it software from Prior Scientific offers unsurpassed flexibility in image management and storage thanks to a totally user definable database system.
The system utilises precision optics which will easily adjust to fit most modern microscopes and optical systems with infinity corrected optics.
The design of the unit eliminates the need to manually adjust the focus, as this is achieved automatically by a laser tracking system.
This provides dramatic improvements in throughput and a reduction in operator fatigue.
The intelligent digital control will automatically sense when the sample has moved out of the field of view and stops the focus drive, while LED's give a clear representation of the focus status.
Furthermore, the flexible unit is supplied with limit switch inputs, a microstepping drive for the focus motor and an RS232 port, which facilitates a fully functioning Z motor control.
The system is extremely versatile, as the unit can still maintain the capability of manual focus with the aid of a digipot.
The digipot allows for easy adjustment of the focus in a manual mode while the keypad also allows the user to turn the laser focus on and off, with buttons for home, speed, focus up and focus down.
For additional flexibility, the unit has the advantage of being supplied with either a spot or line laser.
The spot laser is ideal for smooth samples with very few features, while the line laser is best suited for applications such as patterned wafers.
The Laser Autofocus system is the latest in a long line of automated microscopy products from Prior Scientific.
With more than eighty years experience in the design and engineering of optical inspection products and accessories, excellent service and support is assured. Request a free brochure from Prior Scientific ...
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