May 25, 2005, Lincoln, MA--Wells Research and Development, a developer of innovative, modular instruments for optical testing, today introduced OS200, the newest version of the company's OpticStudio family of lens testing systems. The OS200 is a modular system that can quickly be configured to test a wide range of camera lenses, relay lenses, and telescopes.
Designed for maximum flexibility, the OS200 can be used to test lenses and optical assemblies at a fraction of the price of single function, commercial test equipment. New hardware and software features have been added that enhance the system's ability to simplify the complexity of the testing process. Additions include a smaller, lighter, high-resolution video camera; a larger, more robust rotary stage that handles centered loads up to 10 kg; and a larger XYZ stage assembly that allows for precise adjustments.
The new OS200 system also features Version 2 of the company's PixelScope image analysis software. The latest edition incorporates: a new Optical Configuration window that eliminates the need for the user to compute magnification values; scaleable plot windows with pan and zoom to enhance the observation of a particular area of interest; a 2D Feature Finder and a "Prefinder" for multidimensional measurements and larger capture ranges; and a Notebook to quickly and easily document the testing process.
"The high cost of dedicated, single function test equipment often forces the engineer into a painful make vs buy decision," said Ben Wells, president of Wells Research and Development. "The OS200 is a different concept. Its modular design allows testing of a wide range of lenses with a single system. This provides ground-breaking price-to-performance that brings optical MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) testing to a much wider audience."