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The VB300 & VB400 Benchtop optical comparators
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Optical Comparators
Readouts
Software
V ertical B ench -T op O ptical C omparators VB300 The VB300 is another optical comparator with the Starrett trademark formula: high performance at a low cost. This vertical bench top 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 VB300 features a variety of digital displays making the VB300 easy to use and has the power to satisfy the most complex of measuring requirements.
VB400 The VB400 Vertical Optical Comparator allows flat parts to be simply laid on a glass insert in the workstage. Features include a 16" (400mm) diameter vertical screen, ultra-bright LED profile and surface illumination, and linear encoder scales for 4μin (0.1μm) resolution. F eatures and S pecifications • All metal construction • 16" (400mm) diameter screen • Collimating condenser with yellow/green filter and provision to mount further accessories • Linear encoder (glass scale) with 4μin (0.1μm) resolution on both X and Y axes • LED profile and surface illumination • Digital protractor for accurate angle measurements (1' resolution) via Q-axis readout • Available with MetLogix ™ M1 tablet, M2 all-in-one touchscreen PC, or Mx-Series digital readout system • Fine adjustment on all axes • Quick release mechanism on the X-Y axes V ertical B ench -T op O ptical C omparators O ptions • Choice of five fixed magnification lenses including 10x, 20x, 25x, 31.25X , 50x and 100x • Canopy and curtains- free standing design • Purpose built cabinet stand • Work holding accessories
F eatures and S pecifications • All metal construction for optimum performance • 12" (300mm) diameter screen with overlay clips • Linear encoder (glass scale) with 4μin (0.1μm) resolution on both X and Y axes • Stage weight capacity: 11lbs (5kg) (evenly distributed) • LED profile and surface illumination • Screen driven Q-axis • Quick release mechanism on X-axis and Y-axis • Available with a simple integrated LED readout display or choice of the new MetLogix ™ M1 tablet, M2 all-in-one touchscreen PC, or Mx-Series digital readout systems
O ptions • Choice of four fixed magnification lenses including 10x, 20x, 25x and 50x • Canopy and curtains- free standing design
• Purpose built cabinet stand • Work holding accessories
OPERATOR INTERFACE- VB300
OPERATOR INTERFACE- VB400
MetLogix ™ M1
MetLogix ™ M1
Integral LED readout
M2
Mx100
Mx200
Feature
Feature
M2
Mx100
Mx200
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Angular digital measurement in readout
Mounted to comparator arm
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Mounted to comparator arm
Color graphics
Color graphics
Touch screen operation
Touch screen operation
Operating system
Android ™
Windows ®
MLX Android ™
MLX Android ™
Operating system
Android ™
Windows ®
MLX Android ™
MLX Android ™
X-Y-Q axis digital readout
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X-Y-Q axis digital readout
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2D geometry software with skew Optical edge detection option
2D geometry software with skew Optical edge detection option
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Software developer
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
Software developer
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
SPECIFICATIONS
VB300 D imensions
VB400 D imensions
SPECIFICATIONS
VB300
VB400
Horizontal Travel Vertical Travel
4" (100mm) 4" (100mm) 3.5" (90mm)
Horizontal Travel Vertical Travel
8" (200mm) 4" (100mm) 4" (100mm)
28" (710mm)
16.5" (420mm)
Focus Travel Top Plate* Glass Insert
Focus Travel
9" x 9" (225mm x 225mm) 6" x 6" (150mm x 150mm)
Top Plate*
16" x 9" (400mm x 230mm)
9-1/4" x 5-1/2" (235mm x 140mm)
Image
Reversed
Glass Insert
*With machined slot for easy fixturing
Image
Reversed
12" (300mm)
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS VB300 Net Weight
*With machined slot for easy fixturing
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS VB400 Net Weight
423lbs 192kg 443lbs 201kg
423lbs 192kg 443lbs 201kg
Shipping Weight
43" (1090mm)
44" x 33" x 52" (112cm x 84cm x 132cm)
Shipping Weight
Gross Dimensions (L x W x H)
49" x 32" x 51" (125cm x 81cm x 130cm)
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H)
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13” (330mm)
28” (715mm)
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A ccessories Starrett offers a full range of accessories and purpose-built cabinet stands designed for our optical comparator systems to ensure efficient system setup for a broad range of applications.
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Photo Key Part No.
Description
For Models
A 9W001 B 6H000
Centers and Vees Centers and Vees 31" Cabinet Stand 22" Cabinet Stand Canopy and Curtains
VB300
VB400, VF600
8170 8171
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HE400, HB400, HD400, VB300, VB400
D 8276
HE400, HB400, HD400, VB300, VB400
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30Z110 10X Lens
VB300, VB400 VB300, VB400 VB300, VB400 VB300, VB400
30Z120**
20X Lens** 25X Lens** 50X Lens**
G 30Z125** H 30Z150**
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3V000 6U003
Helix Center Support Fixture
VB400
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Rotary Work Stage
VB400, VF600
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VB300/VB400
Metrology Systems
02/21
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