D-602  DUAL AXIS MANUAL AUTOCOLLIMATOR

  • Low cost
  • Rugged construction with no moving parts
  • Easiest to use for rapid mirror alignment in two orthogonal planes
  • 20 arc minute measuring range
  • Dark field projected reticle reduces eye fatigue
  • Accurate to 1.0 arc second
  • Certification of accuracy traceable to NIST

 

With no moving parts, the Model D-602 is one of the easiest autocollimators to use for aligning a mirror normal to the line of sight within one arc second.  The circular rings of the projected reticle (see above) indicate alignment errors within the 20 arc minute range (in the example shown, it is estimated to be 3 min 10 sec Azimuth, 2 min 15 sec Elevation).  The standard reticle has four 15 arc second center rings and ten outer one arc minute displacement rings numbered 1', 5', and 10' to simplify simultaneous readings in two orthogonal planes.  The entire 20 inch (508 mm) focal length folded optical path system is built into a compact 9.5 inch (241 mm), instrument weighing only 9 lbs (4 kg).

 

The Model D-602-101-004 has a USAF 1951 Resolution Pattern projected reticle.

 

For theory of operation, please refer to the Principles of Autocollimation Application Note.

D-602 Dual Axis Manual Autocollimator

 

The Digital Autocollimator Upgrade Kit allows existing D-638 models to have all the digital functionality of the New Model D-720, Digital Two-Axis Autocollimator.

 

The upgrade kit replaces the autocollimator eyepiece assembly with a video imager. The included OptiAngle software allows results to be viewed in real-time, statistically analyzed and stored for later reference. The program includes routines for the measurements of angles about orthogonal axes, optical wedges, 90º prism errors, telescope angles and more. Certificates documenting test results are automatically generated.


Specifications:

Focal Length: 20 inch (508 mm), folded
Aperture Diameter: 2.375 inch (60 mm)
Field Range: 20 arc min
Reticle: Dark field, bright rings
Overall Dimensions: (L x W x H) 9.5 x 10 x 4 inch (241 x 254 x 102 mm)
Finish: Ivory enamel
Light Source: Incandescent lamp with D-416, 6 VDC variable power supply 110V/ 60Hz or 220V/ 50Hz
Carrying Case: Hardwood
Weight: 9 lbs (4 kg)
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg)

Optional Accessories:

Model D-165  High Intensity Light Source.  This option may be required when autocollimating off of low reflectivity surfaces or small mirrors.

Model D-247  Table Instrument Stand

Model D-416B  220V 50Hz Power Supply

105-2761-602  Video Camera & Monitor with integral camera power supply.  With this option readings become very easy even for unskilled personnel.  Repeat readings are more accurate and faster.  The camera eliminates any errors from parallax and greatly reduces eye fatigue.  This option is easily added to existing Model D-602's

 

                                                          Support Documentation

 

 D-602 Data Sheet

 

 

 D-602 Drawing