2D Birefringence Measurement System

PA-300Series

PA series measures birefringence and phase difference with high resolution of 5 million pixels at high speed, for low phase difference with a measurement range of 0 to 130 nm.
Suitable for measurement of glassware and other low phase difference targets.
Ranging from microscopic to macroscopic (～50cm), the field of view adapts to any measurement situation, and there is a system for each size.

Measurement Example

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PA-300 Specifications
	measurement
Output	Phase shift / retardation (nm), Axis orientation (°) Stress equivalent (Mpa) ※As part as "data processing" option
Range	0～130nm
Repeatability	σ<0.1nm
	Sensor part
Resolution	2056 × 2464（≒5M）pixels
Operating wavelength	520nm
	Hardware
Dimensions (W x D x H)	430 × 487 × Max977mm
Objective lens dimensions	Approx. 30 × 36mm ～ Approx. 100 × 133mm（standard lens） Approx. 5.5 × 6.6mm ～ Approx. 25 × 30mm (zoom lens) ※option
Weight	Approx. 12kg
	Miscellaneous
Interface	GigE (camera signal)
Power supply	AC100～240V（50/60Hz） / ～6.0A
Software	PA-View
Accessories	Desktop PC, Standard lens, User manual
	Option
Zoom lens	Yes
Data processing function	Yes
Field-Of-View (FOV) Correction function	Yes
Lens analysis function	Yes
Real-time analysis function	Yes
Remote control function	Yes
Chromatic dispersion mode	No
WPA High retardation	No
Lens Measurement Stage	Yes
Shading cover for PA/WPA	Yes
Photoelasticity measurement	No

PA-300-L Specifications
	measurement
Output	Phase shift / retardation (nm), Axis orientation (°) Stress equivalent (Mpa) ※As part as "data processing" option
Range	0～130nm
Repeatability	σ<0.1nm
	Sensor part
Resolution	2056 × 2464（≒5M）pixels
Operating wavelength	520nm
	Hardware
Dimensions (W x D x H)	430 × 487 × Max 1166mm
Objective lens dimensions	Approx. 37 × 44mm ～ Approx. 240 × 320mm (standard lens) Approx. 5.5 × 6.6mm ～ Approx. 25 × 30mm (zoom lens) ※option
Weight	Approx. 23kg
	Miscellaneous
Interface	GigE (camera signal)
Power supply	AC100～240V（50/60Hz） / ～6.0A
Software	PA-View
Accessories	Desktop PC, Standard lens, User manual
	Option
Zoom lens	Yes
Data processing function	Yes
Field-Of-View (FOV) Correction function	Yes
Lens analysis function	Yes
Real-time analysis function	Yes
Remote control function	Yes
Chromatic dispersion mode	No
WPA High retardation	No
Lens Measurement Stage	Subject to discussion
Shading cover for PA/WPA	Yes
Photoelasticity measurement	No

PA-300-XL Specifications
	measurement
Output	Phase shift / retardation (nm), Axis orientation (°) Stress equivalent (Mpa) ※As part as "data processing" option
Range	0～130nm
Repeatability	σ<0.1nm
	Sensor part
Resolution	2056 × 2464（≒5M）pixels
Operating wavelength	520nm
	Hardware
Dimensions (W x D x H)	650 × 650 × Max 1930mm
Objective lens dimensions	Approx. 242 × 290mm ～ Approx. 360 × 480mm (standard lens)
Weight	Approx. 46kg
	その他
Interface	GigE (camera signal)
Power supply	AC100～240V（50/60Hz） / ～6.0A
Software	PA-View
Accessories	Desktop PC, Standard lens, User manual
	Option
Zoom lens	No
Field-Of-View (FOV) Correction function	Yes
Field-Of-View (FOV) Correction	Yes
Lens analysis function	Yes
Real-time analysis function	Yes
Remote control function	Yes
Chromatic dispersion mode	No
WPA High retardation	No
Lens Measurement Stage	No
Shading cover for PA/WPA	No
Photoelasticity measurement	No

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