OptiSurf®
High-precision measurement of center thicknesses and air gaps
OptiSurf® is ideal for the non-contact measurement of the center thicknesses of single lenses and plano optics as well as for the measurement of air gaps in optical systems. The low-coherence interferometer measures all surface distances in an optical system in just one scanning operation and with an accuracy of up to 0.15 µm. Its innovative alignment, adjustable sample tray and intuitive software ensure the exact positioning and measurement of lenses and optical systems in the easiest way possible. This makes OptiSurf® particularly suitable for use in production.
Highly precise
With an accuracy of up to 0.15 µm, the measurement results meet the highest demands. Lens surfaces and surface distances are automatically identified respectively calculated.
Gentle on material
The non-contact test method using short coherence is particularly gentle on the material and flexible. Thus, measurements of UV, VIS and IR specimens even with anti-reflection coating are possible.
Easy to use
The innovative adjustment, the variable sample holder and the software simplify the alignment of the sample to the measuring axis. This means that only little training is required.
Product Overview
OptiSurf®
The standard for center thickness measurement
OptiSurf® is the standard for measuring center thickness and air gaps.
OptiSurf® UP
For the highest demands
The OptiSurf® UP meets the highest requirements with its ultra-precise center thickness and air gap measurements.
OptiSurf® IR
Measurement of all IR materials
The unique measurement system OptiSurf® IR allows the measurement of center thicknesses and air distances of IR lenses.
Software
OptiSurf®
Fast, comprehensive and user-friendly
OptiSurf® software allows the quick and comprehensive measurement and analysis of center thicknesses and air gaps in optical systems. Both the signal curve as well as color markings in the lens system scheme permit conclusions to be drawn quickly with regard to the plausibility and completeness of the measurement. Performing multiple measurements with a statistical evaluation allows a highly reliable evaluation to be carried out.
Technical Data
| Parameter | OptiSurf® | OptiSurf® Ultra Precision | OptiSurf® IR 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement time | 6 s / 100 mm | 6 s / 100 mm | 15 s / 100 mm |
| Measurement accuracy | 1 µm 1) | 0.15 µm 1) | <5 µm 3) |
| Repeatability | 0.5 µm | <0.075 µm | <3 µm3) |
| Wavelength of the light source | 1.3 µm | 1.3 µm | 2.2 µm |
| Scanning range | Up to 800 mm optical distance, larger on request | Up to 800 mm optical distance, larger on request | Up to 400 mm optical distance, larger on request3) |
| Sensors for temperature and air pressure | Option | Included | Option |
| Laser class | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 965 mm … 1,240 mm x 370 mm x 560 mm | 965 mm … 1,240 mm x 370 mm x 560 mm | 965 mm … 1,240 mm x 370 mm x 560 mm |
| Weight | 50 kg | 50 kg | 50 kg |
| Type | Table top device | Table top device | Table top device |
1) According to 2σ criterion for measuring 100 mm air gap between optical flats
2) Available in combination with OptiCentric only
3) Depends on sample
Technical Data OptiSurf® LensGage
| Parameter | OptiSurf® LensGage |
|---|---|
| Max. Sample diameter | 200 mm |
| Measurement accuracy | ng: ~10-4 for dgeom > 6 mm dgeom: 1.5 µm |
| Maesurement wavelength | 1310 nm; spectral band width of 85 nm |
| Thickness range for LensGage Module | Up to 55 mm optical thickness (larger on request) |
Upgrades & Accessories
For fast and validated testing, TRIOPTICS offers the following accessories
Optical alignment tool for the quick and easy alignment of the sample and the measurement head integrated in the instrument base
Certified 0.5“ reference sample, traceable to international standards
Knowledge Base
Low-coherence interferometers
Measurement of lens air gaps, center thicknesses of lenses, objectives and all other transparent materials
Low-coherence interferometers are used in optics to measure the center thickness and air gaps of lenses against each other, in other words the positions of optical surfaces along the optical axis can be determined. As such, low-coherence interferometry is an ideal complement to centration measurement (link to centration measurement), in which the positions of the centers of curvature are determined in the x/y direction. By combining both methods, it is possible to determine the absolute position of each surface in a mounted objective lens. TRIOPTICS products for this application: OptiCentric® 3D, OptiCentric® 3D Dual.
At the same time, centration measurement is also a prerequisite for the highly accurate measurement of center thickness and air gaps, since they can be used to determine
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Center thickness testing in production:
OptiSurf® LMT
Combined centration and center
thickness measurement: OptiCentric® 3D
Measuring principle of low-coherence interferometers
The design of a low-coherence interferometer, as implemented by TRIOPTICS in the OptiSurf®system is described in Fig. 1. The light from a low-coherence light source is divided by a beam splitter into an object beam and a reference beam.
The object beam illuminates the lens system along its optical axis. A fraction of the incoming light beam is reflected back at each surface of the sample. This light is superimposed on a photo detector with the light from the reference arm. The light in the reference arm is varied by means of a delay section in the time span.
The length of the reference arm is varied by means of a movable mirror, and measured using an laser interferometer. When the resulting intensity of the back-reflected reference beam and object beam are analyzed as a function of the change in length/delay of the reference arm (Fig. right) then interference patterns are always observed when the optical path lengths coincide in the two interferometer arms. Thus, the position of each surface of the sample can be determined mathematically.
Operating principle of a low-coherent interferometer
