Compact Imaging Module

The Opto Compact Imaging Module M is characterized by the 90° angled all-aluminum housing with a width of only 40mm.

They can be equipped with different optics and camera technology and thus function as:

• USB/GigE reflected-light microscopes for opaque samples
• Quality assurance vision sensors with coaxial and ring light illumination
• Inverted digital microscopes with minimal height thanks to the angled design
• Plug & Play machine vision microscopes for demanding imaging tasks

Compact Imaging Module M as an adjustment tool

The ultra-compact design allows an inverse mode for measuring lengths or object alignments to be carried out with great precision over long distances.

This “split-field” approach reduces long inspection times many times over. The specimens do not have to be moved in X-Y, and two locally distant objects can thus be aligned and measured simultaneously.

Compact M​ for any installation position

Compact M with foldable table stand is a digital microscope but with a continued compact design which can be used as:

• upright
• rotated 90°
• inverted

There are several mounting threads on this all-aluminum housing for flexible machine integration. Other options available include focus rods and tripods.

Compact M as a digital microscope for metallography or biology

The new Compact M is a digital Machine Vision Microscope (MVM) – camera, optics and illumination, all in one sensor.

These modules offer the user excellent ease of use. They can be easily and quickly integrated into many measurement set-ups, analytical instruments or life science systems.

The clear plus points here are

• Pre-calibrated sensors with micrometre resolution
• Apo-corrected SLWD microscope optics in a compact aluminum housing
• Sample-optimized illumination selection of the integrated coaxial and ring light illumination
• Standard interfaces (USB 3.1or GigE) with 5MP camera (IMX sensors)
• Free software package for sensor control, image acquisition and simple measurement and documentation tasks.

Compact M​ as a control and measuring tool in production

Compact M is a documentation tool and discussion platform for quality assurance in manufacturing.

Here, evaluating the cutting edges of a milling tool. The robust aluminum housing is ideally suited for use in harsh environments.

Its compact design allows the Compact M digital microscope to be quickly set up at various workplaces. With the available transport case, a mobile inspection setup is ready anytime.

Compact M​ as an IoT sensor next to every milling and turning machine

 The Machine Vision Microscope (MVM) is a compact plug & play imaging module for the following applications:

• Hardness testing
• Bond inspection,
• SMD inspection
• Solar panel analysis
• Measurement and documentation tasks
• Surface analysis
• Rheology and measurement of crystal structures
• Automation of laboratory tasks
• etc.

Compact M​ as a miniaturized microscope replacement

Compared to a standard microscope, the difference in size becomes clear.

When displayed on a monitor, i.e. a camera image, there is no difference in quality.

A Machine Vision Microscope (MVM) may only have a fixed magnification, but its fixed optical parameters guarantee a much higher reproduction of its measurements’ image quality and repeatability.

Moreover, two imaging modules are readily available for the budget of a large standard microscope – these, in turn, are optimized for their respective inspection task.

Compact imaging module M

A coaxial incident light illumination and a diffuse ring light have been built into this imaging module from the MVM series.

The fast switching of the illumination variants enables additional contrast options.

Move the red slider with the mouse and see the difference between the two illumination variants.

Cost reduction

The IM development aimed to reduce the components such as the camera, tube, lens, coaxial and ring light, and the corresponding LED controllers from 7 to 1. The cable connections were also kept to a minimum.

The result is impressive: The handling of 6 components in the warehouse management and the supplier support is eliminated. This should make every buyer’s heart beat faster – not to forget the OptoViewer, which is included free of charge.

Compact Imaging Module M in mobile use

It is easy to perform high-end microscopy on the move. The Opto Imaging Modules are robust digital microscopes, and with the optional tripods and carrying case, you can immediately set up an ‘off-site’ lab.

With a laptop, everything is set up in 2 minutes, and a live image is available for documentation and storage.