D-657  TOOLING AUTOCOLLIMATOR

 D-657 Tooling Autocollimator

  • Measures angular deviation of a one degree about either vertical or horizontal axis (500 - 30 arc minutes),
  • Eyepiece and light source assemblies interchangeable for right angle viewing
  • Economical cost permits permanent installation in tooling fixtures
  • Certification of accuracy traceable to NIST

 

The Model D-657 Tooling Autocollimator provides industry with an autocollimator economical enough to permanently install as part of· a tooling fixture, thereby offering low cost in-process inspection.· The instrument's operational simplicity makes it extremely fast for revealing the degree of perpendicularity of a reflector to the optical axis.

 

Applications:
The Model D-657 Tooling Autocollimator incorporates such features as a 90° interchangeable line of sight eyepiece, wide angle  field (one degree), average nulling sensitivity of 3 arc seconds, autocollimates from small reflectors.  Comes complete with power pack and variable intensity light source.

 

Autocollimator functions:
The basic function of an autocollimator is to detect and measure a deviation in the position of a reference reflective surface.  The autocollimator projects a collimated beam of light onto a reflective surface.  When a deviation in the position of that reflective surface occurs, a deviated beam of collimated light returns to the autocollimator.

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

 

Specifications for Model D-657:

Nulling Sensitivity: 3 arc sec
Accuracy: 10 sec at 30 min, graduated in 1 min increments
Measuring Range: 1 degree at 3 ft
Aperture Diameter: 0.9 inch (23 mm)
Eyepiece Magnification: 12X (24X available)
Focal Length: 5 inch (127 mm)
Eyepiece Reticle: Dark 3 arc sec wide line cross hair on clear field
Projected Reticle: Dark orthogonal graticle, 1 arc min increments with 5 arc sec diameter center dot on bright field
Light Source:

Incandescent lamp with D-416, 6 VDC variable power supply 110V/ 60Hz or 220V/ 50Hz

Material: Housing: Aluminum
Barrel: Hardened Stainless Steel
Overall Dimensions: Height: 2.6875 inch (68 mm)
Width: 1.5 inch (38 mm)
Length: 7.75 inch (197 mm)
Base Length: 1.93 inch (49 mm)
Barrel Diameter: 1.500" (+.000/-.002)
concentric to optical axis
Height to Aperture Center:

0.75 inch (19 mm)

Finish: Housing: Ivory enamel
Barrel: Polished
Carrying Case: Hardwood
Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
Shipping Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)

 

The Model D-657-500 is identical to the Model D-657 except the two piece barrel is approximately 11 inches long.  With graduation in 30 second increments, measurment to 15 arc second or better is possible.  With twice the resolution nulling to ±1 arc second may be achieved.

 

Specifications for Model D-657-500:

Nulling Sensitivity: 1 arc sec
Accuracy: 5 arc sec at 15 arc min
Measuring range: 30 arc min at 3 feet
Aperture Diameter: 0.9 inch (23 mm)
Eyepiece Magnification: 12X (24X available)
Focal Length: 12 inch (305 mm)
Eyepiece Reticle: Dark 3 arc sec wide line cross hair on clear field
Projected Reticle: Dark orthogonal graticle, 30 arc sec increments with 3 arc sec diameter center dot on bright field
Light Source:

Incandescent lamp with D-416, 6 VDC variable power supply 110V/ 60Hz or 220V/ 50Hz

Material: Housing: Aluminum
Barrel: Hardened Stainless Steel
Overall Dimensions: Height: 2.6875 inch (68 mm)
Width: 1.5 inch (38 mm)
Length: 14.5 inch (368 mm)
Base Length: 1.93 inch (49 mm)
Barrel Diameter: 1.500" (+.000/-.002)
concentric to optical axis
Height to Aperture Center: 0.75 inch (19 mm)
Finish: Housing: Ivory enamel
Barrel: Polished
Carrying Case: Hardwood
Weight: 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Shipping Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 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-212  Adjustable Stand

Model D-266  Adjustable Instrument Stand

Model D-416B  220V 50Hz Power Supply

105-2761-657  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-657's

Reticles

 

                                                          Support Documentation

 

 D-657 Data Sheet

 

 

 D-657 Drawing