Electronic autocollimators are high-precision optical angle encoders used for measuring minute angular changes and for adjusting mirrors and other plano-optical components. This makes them ideal for angular position monitoring or adjustment of reflectors in the optical, laser and semiconductor industries.
The new electronic autocollimator ELCOMAT® 5000 from MÖLLER-WEDEL OPTICAL GmbH is the logical further development of the worldwide proven electronic autocollimator ELCOMAT® 3000. Both the hardware and the software have been newly developed. A new feature is the direct digital signal processing in the sensor head, which significantly improves the signal-to-noise ratio. Compared to the ELCOMAT® 3000, the ELCOMAT® 5000 is characterised by a 10-fold higher measuring frequency as well as a larger dynamic range (measuring range/measuring uncertainty). With the alignment aid integrated in the measuring device, a simple, quick and precise adjustment of the autocollimator is possible, which allows safe handling of the ELCOMAT® 5000 even by personnel who are not specially trained.
The ELCOMAT® 5000 consists of a sensor head and an intelligent display module. Thus, the autocollimator can be operated autonomously without a PC/laptop. A new feature is the software integrated in the display module, which allows the simple and fast measurement of straightness on-the-fly. This saves a considerable amount of time, especially during the production process of guideways. MÖLLER-WEDEL OPTICAL GmbH can supply the ELCOMAT® 5000 with a calibration certificate according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.