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The HB400 Benchtop optical comparator
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BIG TRAVEL IN A COMPACT PACKAGE. With 16” of travel, and 22” extended stage option, the HB400 offers stage travel in a benchtop platform previously only attainable with a floor standing model.
H orizontal B enchtop O ptical C omparator HB400 The HB400 Optical Comparator provides exceptional performance with a 16" (400mm) diameter viewing screen, LED lighting, and 110lbs (50kg) workstage load capacity. Available with optical edge detection which removes operator subjectivity in locating edges of parts being measured. A bayonet style lens mounting system accepts a choice of five interchangeable lenses. Extended stage, motorized stage, and swing-away lamp house are all optional features. This comparator provides performance previously only available with floor standing models.
F eatures and S pecifications • 16" x 6" X-Y travel workstage (400mm x 150mm) • All metal construction with hard-anodized stage tooling plate • Single bayonet-style lens mounting system • Collimating condenser with yellow/green filter and provision to mount further accessories • Linear encoder (glass scale) with 20μin (0.5μm) resolution on both X and Y axes • LED profile and surface illumination • Fixed duplex fiber optic surface illumination • Digital protractor for accurate angle measurement (1' resolution) via Q-axis readout • Available with MetLogix ™ M2 all-in-one touchscreen PC, or Mx-Series digital readout. • Fine adjustment on all axes • Quick release mechanism on the X-axis
O ptions • Five interchangeable fixed magnification lenses including 10x, 20x, 25x, 50x and 100x • Automatic optical edge detection • 22” extended stage option
FLEXIBLE REPORTING Report flexibility allows for full customization of data format, including standard, tolerance, CSV, and European. Header information and header and footer graphics can be customized.
• Motorized X and Y axes • Swing-away lamp house • Purpose built cabinet stand • Extensive line of accessories
OPERATOR INTERFACE
Feature
M2
Mx100
Mx200
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Optical edge detection (Option)
Geometric Functions
Graphic Based Constructions
Tolerancing
Data export reporting
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Part programming and playback
Operating system Part view display Feature annotation
MS Windows ® MLX Android ™
MLX Android ™
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Video edge detection (option) CAD file import and export option
Software developer
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
MetLogix ™
PART PROGRAMS AND PLAYBACK (M2, Mx200) Part program files, when loaded, will prepare the software to guide the operator through helpful on-screen prompts for successful playback of part programs. When combined with optional edge detection, you can ensure the same measurements are taken every time, regardless of operator.
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS HB400
SPECIFICATIONS
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HB400
320lbs 145kg 385lbs 175kg
Horizontal Travel Vertical Travel
16” (400mm) 6” (150mm)
Net Weight
Focus Travel
2” (50mm)
Shipping Weight
Top Plate*
21" x 5" (530mm x 120mm)
49" x 32" x 51" (125cm x 81cm x 130cm)
Image
Vertically correct
Shipping Dimensions
*With machined single slot for easy fixturing
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HB400 D imensions
41” (1035 mm)
29” (730 mm) 29” (730 mm)
8” (200mm) 8” (200mm)
41” (1035 mm)
16” (400 mm)
6” (150 mm)
*4”-11” (106mm-280mm)
*Distance refers to range of the maximum size a component can be projected to the center of the screen before colliding with the lens. (100X-10X)
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.
Part No. 4H003-1 4H002-1 4H004-1
Description
HB400
HD400
Rotary Vise with 1-1/4" Capacity Fixed Position Vise with 1-1/4" Capacity Universal Vee Block on Rotary Base
7P000
Centers and Vees 31" Cabinet Stand 22" Cabinet Stand Motorized X&Y Stage 22” Extended Stage Swing-Away Lamphouse
8170 8171
P-10428 P-10603 P-14090
7E010 7E020 7E025 7E050 7E100 7T001 7U000
10X Lens 20X Lens 25X Lens 50X Lens 100X Lens
4H003-1 Rotary Vise
Iris Diaphragm
Glass Plate Work Holder
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HB400
Metrology Systems
February 2026
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