SHSInspect RL

Compact modules for advanced optics testing and alignment

Benefits

  • Precise measurement in double pass or in reflected light
  • Simple switching of the test wavelength thanks to the modular concept
  • Measurement of aspherical wavefronts with several lambda PV
  • SHSLab wavefront sensor can be used separately

SHSInspect RL MODULE and SHSInspect RL GAUGE are flexible units for the functional test of optics in double pass, for the reflected light measurement of the surface shape and for optics alignment. Combining SHSLab wavefront sensor, fiber-coupled light source and imaging optics in a compact system, thes modules greatly simplify integration in laboratory setups or production lines.

Highest accuracy for optics testing
The SHSInspect RL MODULE achieves absolute measurement accuracies in the lambda/20 PV range. It uses internal relay optics and thus avoids propagation effects and offers an option to suppress ghost reflections.
Highest dynamics for alignment applications
The SHSInspect RL GAUGE does not use internal relay optics and therefore offers a larger acceptance angle range at smaller dimensions. This makes this modue especially suited for demanding alignment applications.

Test configurations: transmitted light

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  • Plano measurement beam, reference flat
  • Plano windows, telescopes, binoculars
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  • Plano measurement beam, reference flat
  • Plano windows, telescopes, binoculars
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  • Plano measurement beam, reference sphere
  • Objective lenses, lens elements. subsystems
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  • Plano measurement beam, reference sphere
  • Objective lenses, lens elements. subsystems
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  • Spheric measurement beam, reference flat
  • Objective lenses, lens elements. subsystems
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  • Spheric measurement beam, reference flat
  • Objective lenses, lens elements. subsystems
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  • Spheric measurement beam, reference sphere
  • Objective lenses, lens elements. subsystems
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  • Spheric measurement beam, reference sphere
  • Objective lenses, lens elements. subsystems

Particularly well-corrected optics, such as imaging lenses, are tested in double pass, with the advantages of increased measurement accuracy and the precise referencing of the test set-up.

In the test configurations shown above, the SHSInspect RL MODULE allows referencing using a high-precision spherical or plane mirror.

Test configurations: reflected light

Plano surfaces
  • Plano measurement beam, reference plano mirror
  • Mirrors, plane surfaces
Plano surfaces
Plano surfaces
  • Plano measurement beam, reference plano mirror
  • Mirrors, plane surfaces
Spheric surfaces
  • Spheric measurement beam, reference sphere
  • Molds, Tools, lenses
Spheric surfaces
Spheric surfaces
  • Spheric measurement beam, reference sphere
  • Molds, Tools, lenses

The SHSInspect RL MODULE facilitates the qualification of the surface waviness of plano and spherical mirrors as well as individual lens surfaces, tools and molds in reflected light.

  • Testing of LiDAR optics
  • Alignment of optical systems for ADAS
  • Camera module measurement
  • Head light optics inspection
  • objective lenses for photography
  • Smartphone objective lenses
  • Plano optics, windows & filters
  • Objectvive lens testing
  • Alignment and testing of lithography systems
  • Testing of focus tunable lenses
  • Objective lens measurement
  • Inspection of optical filters
  • Microscope objective lenses
  • Lenses for endoscopy
  • Laser systems
  • Testing of optical windows
  • Inspection of filters
  • Binoculars
  • Spotting scopes
  • Objective lenses
  • Testing and alignment of smartphone lens assemblies
  • Inspection of flat windows and plano optics
  • Micro lens tesing
  • Alignment of micro optics
  • Measurement of surface shape deviation
  • Spheric, toric and aspheric surfaces
  • Zernike-analysis
  • Determination of apex radius and conic constant

SHSInspect RL is available in different versions for VIS, NIR and SWIR ranges. The light source can be exchanged manually within the specified wavelength range.

For details, refer to data sheet.

The SHSInspect RL MODULE uses the powerful Shack-Hartmann software SHSWorks with functions for Zernike analysis and PSF/MTF calculation. High-performance interfaces simplify the integration of the SHSInspect RL module and support automatic measurement processes.

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At Zeiss AG, Comsumer Products, we utilize Optocraft’s SHSInspect RL module to investigate the optical aberrations of our lenses in order to ensure best in class performance of ZEISS products. Optocraft stands behind their products all the way from concept development to deep technical recommendations and solutions. Their support was instrumental in every phase of the project. There are no black boxes, neither in hardware nor in software, which was absolutely necessary to build a reliable and highly accurate metrology setup.

Carl Zeiss Consumer Products
Application & Testing division
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