benchtop optical comparator VB400 VERTICAL BENCHTOP OPTICAL COMPARATOR
The VB400 is a benchtop Optical Comparator with a vertical part view as opposed to the traditional horizontal view. This vertical benchtop comparator is designed to meet the demands of modern industry and is ideal for the rapid inspection of small, light-weight components, stampings, plastic molding, electronic components, small turned parts and more. The VB400 allows flat parts to be simply laid on a glass insert on the workstage. Features include a 16” (400mm) diameter vertical screen, ultra-bright LED profile and surface illumination, and linear encoder scales for 4µin (0.1m) resolution.
Options • Choice of five fixed magnification lenses including 10x, 20x, 25x, 50x, and 100x • Available with MetLogix TM M2 PC-based touchscreen measuring software, Mx100 or Mx200 digital readout system • Automatic fiber optic edge detection • Canopy and curtains - free standing design (see Pg. 49) • Cabinet stand; ideal for storage • Work holding accessories
Features and specifications • 8” x 4” (203.2mm x 101.6mm) X-Y stage travel • All metal construction • 16” (400mm) diameter screen • Single bayonet-style lens mounting system • Collimating condenser with yellow/green filter and provision to mount further accessories • Linear encoder (glass scale) with 4µin (0.1m) resolution on both the X and Y axes • LED profile and surface illumination • Digital protractor for accurate angle measurements (1’ resolution) via Q-axis readout • Fine adjustment on all axes • Quick release mechanism on X and Y axes
Operator Interface Feature
Weight and Dimensions
M2
Mx100
Mx200
VB400 423lbs 192kg 443lbs 201kg
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Optical edge detection (Option)
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Net Weight
Geometric Functions
Graphic Based Constructions
Shipping Weight
Tolerancing
49" x 32" x 51" (125cm x 81cm x 130cm)
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Data export reporting
Shipping Dimensions
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Part programming and playback x
Operating system Part view display Feature annotation Software developer
MS Windows ®
MLX Android ™
MLX Android ™
Specifications
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VB400
Horizontal Travel Vertical Travel
8" (203.2mm) 4" (101.6mm) 4" (101.6mm)
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
Focus Travel Top Plate* Glass Insert
17.7" x 4.7" (450mm x 120mm) 9-1/4” x 5-1/2” (235mm x 140mm)
Image Reversed *With machined single slot for easy fixturing
vb400 Dimensions
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