AUTOCOLLIMATOR

Autocollimator is a precise instrument for small angular tilt measurements, micro optic visual
Autocollimator resolution ranging from 3 arc sec to 0.5 arc sec for straightness, sureness, flatness,
rotary table calibration in machine tool industry. Wide range of stands and accessories are offered
to suit various applications, Autocollimator with camera attachment available for easy to take
measurements.

Definition
The Autocollimator is an instrument that functionally
combining of a collimator and a telescope. It is used
for measurement of small angular displacements of a
mirror by means of its own collimated light.

A typical electronic autocollimator is constructed with

a light source, a reticule, a beam-splitter, a
objective lens and an image sensor or an eyepiece.

Visual Autocollimator

• Tube mounted Objective Lens

• Cube Beam splitter mount
• Reference Eyepiece reticule
• Illuminated Projecting reticule
• Eyepiece
• Auto-collimation is an optical technique of projecting an illuminated reticule to infinity and
receiving the reticule image back after reflection on a flat mirror surface, due to the
conjugation of the reticule plane and the senor plane/eyepiece focal plane, the received
image is still sharp and clear. When the flat mirror is tilted by an angle θ, the received
beam is deflected by 2θ. The image of reticule will have a displacement of “d” with
reference to the eyepiece reticule, the tilt angle can be calculated from the equation
shown below.
𝑑
• θ = 𝑖𝑛𝑣 𝑡𝑎𝑛 2𝑓
• f is the effective focal length of the collimating Objective lens of the Autocollimator.
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 ANGLE DEKKOR
Description
This is also a type of Autocollimator, there is an illuminated
reticule in the focal plane of the collimating lens. This
illuminated reticule is projected as a parallel beam by the
collimating lens which after striking a polished surface or
reflector below the instrument is refocused by the lens in
the field of view of the eyepiece. In the eyepiece there is
another/reference graduated reticule fixed. The reflected
image of the illuminated reticule is received at cube beam
splitter to the fixed graduated reference reticule. Thus, the
changes in angular position of the reflector in two planes
are indicated by changes in the point of intersection of the
two reticules.

Autocollimator / Angle Dekkor Specifications

Model Autocollimator ACT-01S/01D ACT-02D/03D ACT-04D

No Angle Dekkor ADK-01 ADK-02 ADK-04
Focal Length 287 mm 430 mm 860 mm
Clear Aperture 25 mm 35 mm 55 mm
Resolution 1 division in reticule 30 sec 20 sec 10 sec
Resolution 1 division in
3 sec 1 sec 0.5 sec
micrometer
Accuracy over 1-minute Range 6 sec 2 sec 1 sec
Accuracy over full Range 30 sec 10 sec 5 sec
Measurement Axis Single/Dual Dual Dual
Range of Measurement ± 30 minutes ± 20 minutes ± 10 minutes
Magnification 16 X 24 X 48 X
Field of View 2° 24' 1° 35' 47'
Max working distance 3 Mts 4.5 Mts 9 Mts
Illumination LED LED LED
Overall Length 365 mm 410 mm 520 mm
Weight 4 Kgs 5.5 Kgs 11 Kgs

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Electronic Autocollimator
Overview
In an electronic autocollimator
the eyepiece is replaced by an
electronic camera with discrete
sensor pixels (e.g. CCD or
CMOS sensor type). The digital
camera is usually connected to a
PC which calculates the
measured angle from the image by using image analysis software. The high resolution of electronic
autocollimators is due to the evaluation of gray scale levels in the image which allows for sub pixel
interpolation of the image position.
Electronic autocollimator are specially designed for following measurement tasks.
• measurement of small angles
• precision angular adjustment and calibration
• quality control of machine tools and optics industries

Electronic Autocollimator Specification

Model ACT-300-50C
Effective focal length 300 mm
Clear aperture 45-48 mm
Recommended Resolution 0.01/0.1 arc sec
Accuracy +/- 1 arc sec
Measuring range 2000 x 1600 arc sec
Tube diameter 57 mm
Sensor type CCD/CMOS
Computer interface USB 3.0
Illumination LED
Max Measuring distance in meter 10
Power 220V, 50 Hz

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Software:
COMEF ANGLE 3.0

• The software represents

and image processing
system with specialized
measuring function for use
in connection with
autocollimators and
telescopes. The hair cross
position is detected highly
accurate with subpixel
algorithms. The software
was designed to retrofit visual autocollimators with a CCD-Camera and reach be this means
objective measuring results in the accuracy level of electronic autocollimators. Windows
Image processing software for highly accurate angle measurements with autocollimators.
Autocollimation head with direct connection of the USB-camera for data acquisition.
General functions:
• Real time representation of live camera image on monitor
• Calibration function with subpixel algorithm
• Freezing, printing and saving of image (bmp, jpg)
• Comfortable lettering of images with measuring marks, texts, scales.
• Creation, saving printout of freely configurable measuring protocols.
• Copy to/insert from clip board
• Insertion of scaled grid
• Insertion of fixed hair cross (as reference)

Measuring Functions
• Autocollimation 1D/2D
• Wedge angle measurement in
reflection and transmission
• Deflection angle (collimator-
Telescope)
• Centering measurement
ELCOWIN/ELCOLEVEL
• Software for the measurement of
straightness, squareness,
parallelism and flatness.

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Measuring Range and Distance
The measuring range of any autocollimator decreases as the measuring distance
increases. The measuring accuracy, ignoring environmental influences, is independent
of the distance. The electronic autocollimator measuring range is constant up to a certain
distance and then decreases with increasing distance between autocollimator and
reflector.

Software Features
• Real time display of the current hair cross
position in relation to the reference
position as numerical value (reference
position freely selectable)

• Real time representation of the current

hair cross position in relation to the
reference position (reference position
can set on any point)

• Simultaneous real time display of hair

cross position, reference position and
numerical values.

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 AUTOCOLLIMATOR WITH RETICULE TURRET

Description
The Autocollimator with reticule turret
provides 4 selectable collimator reticules.
The reticule turret allows a quick change or
reticule for different measurement
applications.
Construction
• Tube mounted Objective Lens
• Beam splitter mount
• Reference reticule
• Projecting reticule changer with 4 position
• Eyepiece
• Illumination device with green filter

PINHOLE AUTOCOLLIMATOR

Model PACT-140
Pin hole diameter 50 micron
Objective lens clear Aperture 26 mm
Focal Length 140 mm
Eyepiece Magnification 14 X
Light source LED
Power Supply 240 Volts, 50 Hz
Center height 30 mm
Eyepiece cross line width 15 micron

The Pinhole Autocollimator is a precision instrument for measuring exceedingly small

angular displacement of polished reflective surface.
The pinhole Autocollimator differs from the Autocollimator in the way it is used. It is
more specific in usage. The Autocollimator can be used in a variety of measurements
principle of operation for both the instruments is the same.
Pinhole Autocollimator can be used for evaluating alignment of machine surfaces,
surface plate flatness and squareness of the surface to another, straightness of shaft
and a variety of other orientation measurements.
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Accessories
Guideway Mirror Mount
Model: GMM-95
Description Parameters
Material BK-7
Reflector 65/100 mm diameter
Reflector (CA) 62/95 mm diameter
Flatness of the Mirror Lambda/6 (0.1µ)
Centre Height 85/105 mm
Mirror Mount Hardened Steel
Base Size 100 X 100 mm

Standard Reflector Mount

Model: SRM-65 or SRM-95
Description Parameters
Material BK-7
Reflector 95 mm dia X 15 mm
Clear Aperture 90 mm diameter
Flatness of the Mirror Lambda/6 (0.1 μ)
Centre Height 85 mm
Mirror Mount Hardened Steel
Base Size 100 X 100 mm

Penta Prism Mount with guideway

Description Parameters
Material BK-7
Angle Deviation 5˝
Centre Height 105 mm
Base 116 X 116 X 119
Dimensions mm
Base material Hardened Steel

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Penta Prism Mount

Description Parameters
Material BK-7
Angle Deviation 5˝ / 10˝ / 30˝
Centre Height 33 mm
Base Dimensions 75 X 75 X 60 mm
Base Material Hardened Steel

Alignment cube

Description Parameters
Material BK-7
Orthogonal Angle <2 sec
Five Face Coating Al + Sio Coated
Clear Aperture 35 mm
Centre Height 75 mm
Base Dimensions 100 X 100 mm

Laser Alignment Tool CCD Camera Adaptors

Suitable for Collimating Tube The camera lens transfer the eyepiece
reticule to CCD Camera Sensor.
Max working distance: 25 m
The camera adaptor has mechanical interface
Aiming precision: 100 arc sec from eyepiece to CCD Camera Lens
.

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 Reticles
Part No Diameter Thickness Line Thickness
15 ± 0.10 mm 1.5 ± 0.10 mm 10 microns
12 ± 0.10 mm 1.5 ± 0.10 mm 10 microns

Positive reticle
Part No Diameter Thickness Line Thickness
12 ± 0.10 mm 1.5± 0.10 mm 10 microns

Negative Reticle
Part No Diameter Line Thickness Graduations
15 ± 0.10 mm 10 ± 2 microns 10 mm/100
15 ± 0.10 mm 10 ± 2 microns 10 mm/120
15 ± 0.10 mm 10 ± 2 microns 10 mm/240

Angle Graduated
Reticle

Part No Diameter Type

12 ± 0.10 mm Siemens star 2X36 segment

Siemens star reticle

Part No Diameter Type
12 ± 0.10 mm USAF Resolution chart

Part No Diameter Type

12 ± 0.10 mm Pin hole diameter is 50 microns

Pin hole
Part No Diameter Type
6 ± 0.10 mm 6 concentric circle
Line thickness 25 micron
Each circle 2 mm diameter

Concentric Circle

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 Autocollimator Stands
Simple Horizontal Stand (SHS) Adjustable Horizontal Stand (AHS)

Two Axis Tilt (Azimuth & elevation)

Alignment with three levelling screws
Range of tilt: +/- 2°
Autocollimator axis
Centre height 85 mm Autocollimator axis
Centre height 85/105 mm

Precision Horizontal Stand (PHS)

Model No Autocollimator Model

PHS-01 ACT-01S & ACT-01D
PHS-02 ACT-02D & ACT-03D
PHS-04 ACT-04D
PHS-57 EACT-300-50

Two Axis Tilt (Azimuth & elevation)

Range of tilt: +/- 2°

Angle Dekkor Disc Stand

Model No Autocollimator Model

ADS-01 ADK/ACT-01S & ACT-01D
ADS-02 ADK/ACT-02D & ACT-03D
ADS-57 EACT-300-50

Two Axis Tilt (Azimuth & elevation)

Range of tilt: +/- 2°

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Pillar Stand-PLS Pedestal Stand-PDS Tripod -TPS

Model No: PLS Model No: PDS

Vertical Motion: 300 mm Vertical Motion: 24ʺ to 42ʺ
Vertical Axis Rotation: 360º Vertical Axis Rotation: 360º
Horizontal Axis Rotation: 360º Vertical Axis fine tilt range: 2º
Fine Tilting: ± 2º Horizontal axis fine movement: 5 mm
Fine Linear Movement: 5 mm Horizontal axis fine tilt range: 2º
Rollers with pedal locking

Accessories ACT-02/3D + SHS-03

ACT-01S + SHS-01 ACT-04D + PHS-04

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 Application

Straightness Measurement Rotary Indexing Calibration

Straightness measurement Rotary Indexing Measurement

Straightness measurement Straightness measurement

Squareness Measurement
Parallelism Measurement

Flatness Measurement
Parallelism Measurement

Straightness measurement
Straightness measurement

Flatness Measurement

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