IRCOL TEST BENCHTHE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR ELECTRO-OPTICAL TESTING
The IRCOL Test bench is a multi-functional optical projector designed for the characterization and performance validation of any electro-optical system. It is ideal for testing visible to SWIR cameras, night vision devices, thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, and multi-axis sighting devices.
The IRCOL Test bench includes a mirror based optical collimator. Its numerous accessories and configuration make the IRCOL bench a versatile testing tool designed to meet the most demanding performance measurements of electro-optical systems. With its advanced features and modular design, it ensures precise and reliable performance validation for a wide range of applications.
IRCOL TEST BENCHTHE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR ELECTRO-OPTICAL TESTING
The IRCOL Test bench is a multi-functional optical projector designed for the characterization and performance validation of any electro-optical system. It is ideal for testing visible to SWIR cameras, night vision devices, thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, and multi-axis sighting devices.
The IRCOL Test bench includes a mirror based optical collimator. Its numerous accessories and configuration make the IRCOL bench a versatile testing tool designed to meet the most demanding performance measurements of electro-optical systems. With its advanced features and modular design, it ensures precise and reliable performance validation for a wide range of applications.
MAIN BENEFITS
LARGE APERTURE WITHOUT CENTRAL OBSTRUCTION
Allows the test of the most sensitive Thermal Imagers and multiple axes sighting systems
WIDE SPECTRUM COMPATIBILITY
From UV to FIR, with multiple coatings available
HIGHLY REPEATABLE TARGET POSITIONING
Ensures consistent test results
RUGGED MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
Standalone structure protecting optics against shock and dust, and equipped with baffles avoiding stray light
FAST DELIVERY
Quick turnaround for your testing needs
Available options and accessories
- Targets: Various patterns for different testing needs.
- Blackbody Sources: For infrared calibration
- Integrating Spher Sources: For uniform light distribution
- Laser Rangefinder Testing Devices: For precise distance measurements.
- Auto-Collimation Module: For alignment and calibration.
- Motorized Orientation Tools: For azimuth and elevation adjustment of equipment under test.
KEY FEATURES
KEY FEATURES
OFF-AXIS MIRROR-BASED OPTICAL COLLIMATOR
Wide clear aperture for superior optical performance.
HIGH-QUALITY OPTICS
Ensures accurate and reliable test results.
WAVEFRONT FLATNESS
Best-in-class and guarantied wavefront flatness and high transmittance across a wide spectral range (Visible to IR).
MOTORIZED TARGET WHEEL
MODULAR DESIGN
Highly configurable to meet specific testing needs.
WIDE RANGE OF FOCAL LENGTHS AND APERTURES
Compatible with all standard test requirements
ACCURATE BAKGROUND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
With integrated calibrated Pt sensor
Main applications of IRCOL collimators
- Visible to Shortwave Infrared Cameras: Measuring noise, spatial resolution, MRC, distortion, field of view, optical vs. mechanical axis alignment and latency.
- Thermal Imaging: Measuring NETD, drawing MTF curves, MRTD curves, TOD curves, calculating ranges and measuring optical vs. mechanical axis alignment.
- Multi-Sensor Frame Systems: Ensuring axis alignment and large aperture compatibility.
- Laser Rangefinders and Designators: Testing alignment, beam analysis, divergence, distance measurement accuracy, and laser pulse energy.
- Night Vision Devices: Evaluating gain, resolution, infinity focus, zero and range of eyepieces, parallelism of goggle axes, sensitivity values, and spot defects.
And many other tests!
Which test bench for your application ?
IRCOL-FLIR – Test Bench for cooled and uncooled IR Thermal Imagers
Suggested configuration:
IRCOL 150/1000 collimator
Set of test targets: 4-bar targets with multiple patterns, knife-edge target
DCN1000H4 blackbody source
INFRATEST Camera Pack software
Possible Measurements:
Noise measurements: temporal noise, FPN
NETD
Bad pixels and NUC
Spatial resolution: LSF/MTF curve
MRTD curve and range calculation
IRCOL-WFOV – Test Bench for IR and Visible Cameras with Large Field of View
Suggested Configuration:
IRCOL 150/750 collimator
Set of targets: 4-bar, knife-edge, cross target, pinhole, USAF 1951 with different contrasts
DCN1000H4 blackbody and ISV210-F visible reference sources
Automated and motorized source selection
Azimuth and elevation stages for camera under test
INFRATEST Camera Expert Pack software
Possible Measurements:
MRC curve at center and edge of field of view
MRTD curve and range calculation at center and edge of field of view
Spatial resolution: LSF/MTF curve
Distortion and field of view for fisheye cameras
IRCOL-LRF – Test Bench for Electro-Optical Payloads with Infrared Camera and Laser Rangefinder
Suggested Configuration:
IRCOL 400/2500 collimator
Test pattern set: 4-bar, half-moon, harmonizing pattern
Test kit for laser rangefinder with LRDS 80 10 distance simulation unit
DCN1000H4 IR and ISV210 visible reference sources
INFRATEST IR Premium and INFRATEST-LAS software
Possible Measurements:
Alignment between emitter and camera axis
Laser power and energy
Distance measurement accuracy of laser rangefinder
Camera spatial resolution: LSF/MTF
MRTD curve and calculation of distance to center and edge of field of view
IRCOL-FLIR – Test Bench for cooled and uncooled IR Thermal Imagers
Suggested congifuration:
IRCOL 150/1000 collimator
Set of test targets: 4-bar targets with multiple patterns, knife-edge target
DCN1000H4 blackbody source
INFRATEST Camera Pack software
Possible Measurements:
Noise measurements: temporal noise, FPN
NETD
Bad pixels and NUC
Spatial resolution: LSF/MTF curve
MRTD curve and range calculation
IRCOL-WFOV – Test Bench for IR and Visible Cameras with Large Field of View
Suggested Configuration:
IRCOL 150/750 collimator
Set of targets: 4-bar, knife-edge, cross target, pinhole, USAF 1951 with different contrasts
DCN1000H4 blackbody and ISV210-F visible reference sources
Automated and motorized source selection
Azimuth and elevation stages for camera under test
INFRATEST Camera Expert Pack software
Possible Measurements:
MRC curve at center and edge of field of view
MRTD curve and range calculation at center and edge of field of view
Spatial resolution: LSF/MTF curve
Distortion and field of view for fisheye cameras
IRCOL-LRF – Test Bench for Electro-Optical Payloads with Infrared Camera and Laser Rangefinder
Suggested Configuration:
IRCOL 400/2500 collimator
Test pattern set: 4-bar, half-moon, harmonizing pattern
Test kit for laser rangefinder with LRDS 80 10 distance simulation unit
DCN1000H4 IR and ISV210 visible reference sources
INFRATEST IR Premium and INFRATEST-LAS software
Possible Measurements:
Alignment between emitter and camera axis
Laser power and energy
Distance measurement accuracy of laser rangefinder
Camera spatial resolution: LSF/MTF
MRTD curve and calculation of distance to center and edge of field of view
Get in Touch
Looking for a versatile and high-precision test bench for your electro-optical systems? Contact us today to learn more about the IRCOL Collimator and how it can meet your testing needs.
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