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LDS1000 Series

Electronic Autocollimator

0.1 µrad resolution for high resolution angular measurements
2 kHz sampling frequency allows vibration measurements
Visible laser diode (Class II) and integrated eyepiece with ±15 mrad field of view provide quick and easy alignment
Controller includes RS-232-C, IEEE-488 and analog outputs

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The LDS-VECTOR electronic autocollimator performs high resolution angular measurements for alignment, quality assurance, and metrology applications. Featuring a highly collimated, 670 nm laser diode, the LDS-Vector allows for non-contact measurements over long working distances of up to 20 meters. The use of a visible light laser diode and a large range ocular field minimizes set-up time and prevents from spending hours aligning the instrument.

A dual axis analog sensor with a silicon surface provides fast 2 kHz data acquisition, capable of performing vibration analysis and stage settling time measurements with the LDS-VECTOR at a resolution of 0.1 µrad.

The LDS1000 electronic controller displays the angular measurements on a 2-line, 20-character display. The controller can store up to 2048 measurement points (extended memory option to 14K available). To reduce noise, digital integration can be set from 0.5 msec–1 sec. The controller supports IEEE-488 and RS-232-C communication for remote operation. Optional analog outputs allow the instrument to provide a feedback signal for higher bandwidth applications.

Each LDS-Vector autocollimator head is individually tested and includes a detailed calibration certificate. When purchased with the LDS1000 controller as recommended, calibration data can be loaded using the front panel buttons.

Applications

Pitch and yaw measurements
Wobble control
Rotation stage accuracy measurements
Settling time and stage damping analysis
Vibration analysis
Concentricity alignments of multi-rotational setups
Rotation axis orthogonality measurements
Repeatability of XY stages
Machine alignments
Surface flatness measurements
Beam set-up and alignment

To use the LDS Vector in a vertical configuration, please add ULM-TILT and 340-RC rod clamp. To mount the assembly at the correct optical height use Heavy Duty Optical Support Rods.

Specifications

LDS-VECTOR Optical Head for Electronic Autocollimator, LDS Series
Source	Visible laser diode modulated at 10 KHz; circular polarized
Wavelength (nm)	670
Peak Power (µW)	900 (Class II)
Beam Diameter (mm)	31
Beam Divergence (µrad)	100
Beam Direction (µrad)	500
Equivalent Focal Length (mm)	280
Measurement Field (µrad)	±2000
Ocular Field (mrad)	±15 (±0.85°)
Resolution (µrad)	0.1
Measurement Distortion (µrad)	±1 (±0.02 x measurement) (i.e. 2%)
Reflector	Min. 2% reflectivity
Noise	0.02 µrad/√ (at 100% reflectivity)
Weight (kg)	1.1
Operating Temperature Range (°C)	+15 to +25
Storage Temperature Range (°C)	-10 to + 50

LDS1000-OPT Electronic Controller
Display	2 x 20 characters, adjustable brightness
Front panel	Configuration and measurements in local mode
Processor	68000 (32 Bit - 16 MHz)
Interface	RS-232-C and IEEE-488
Protocol	ASCII
Sampling Frequency (Hz)	2000
Digital Integration Time	adjustable from 0.5 msec to 1 sec
Internal Memory	2048 data samples (14336 optionally)
Synchronized Input/Output	available in rear panel
Analog Outputs (optional)	±10 V; adjustable filter and gain; adjustable filter and gain
Power Supply	90/264 V, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA
Operating Temperature Range (°C)	+15 to +25
Storage Temperature Range (°C)	-10 to + 50

Model	Description	avail raw	Availability	price raw	Price	Qty. MULTI ADD
LDS1000-OPT0101	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 5m cable, standard controller	99	Call	4525	$4,525.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0102	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 5m cable, standard controller	99	Call	4525	$4,525.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0111	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 5m cable, controller with analog output	99	Call	6050	$6,050.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0112	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 5m cable, controller with analog output	99	Call	6050	$6,050.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0121	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 5m cable, controller with extended memory	99	Call	5215	$5,215.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0122	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 5m cable, controller with extended memory	99	Call	5215	$5,215.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0131	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 5m cable, controller with extended memory and analog output	99	Call	6750	$6,750.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0132	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 5m cable, controller with extended memory and analog output	99	Call	6750	$6,750.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT01NN	5m cable for LDS1000	3	3 Weeks	208	$208.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0201	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 10m cable, standard controller	99	Call	4675	$4,675.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0202	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 10m cable, standard controller	99	Call	4675	$4,675.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0211	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 10m cable, controller with analog output	99	Call	6175	$6,175.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0212	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 10m cable, controller with analog output	99	Call	6175	$6,175.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0221	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 10m cable, controller with extended memory	99	Call	5350	$5,350.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0222	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 10m cable, controller with extended memory	99	Call	5350	$5,350.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0231	LDS1000-OPT 110V, 10m cable, controller with extended memory and analog output	99	Call	6915	$6,915.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT0232	LDS1000-OPT 220V, 10m cable, controller with extended memory and analog output	99	Call	6915	$6,915.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPT02NN	10m cable for LDS1000	99	Call	328	$328.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN01	LDS1000-OPT 110V, no cable, standard controller	99	Call	4535	$4,535.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN02	LDS1000-OPT 220V, no cable, standard controller	99	Call	4535	$4,535.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN11	LDS1000-OPT 110V, no cable, controller with analog output	99	Call	6055	$6,055.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN12	LDS1000-OPT 220V, no cable, controller with analog output	99	Call	6055	$6,055.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN21	LDS1000-OPT 110V, no cable, controller with extended memory	99	Call	5215	$5,215.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN22	LDS1000-OPT 220V, no cable, controller with extended memory	99	Call	5215	$5,215.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN31	LDS1000-OPT 110V, no cable, controller with extended memory and analog output	99	Call	6750	$6,750.00	ADD
LDS1000-OPTNN32	LDS1000-OPT 220V, no cable, controller with extended memory and analog output	99	Call	6750	$6,750.00	ADD
LDS-CAL01	Calibration Kit	4	4 Weeks	1825	$1,825.00	ADD
LDS-FIX	Fixed Mount, LDS-VECTOR	4	4 Weeks	525	$525.00	ADD
LDS-SL	Precision Adjustable Two Axis Mount, θ_xθ_y, LDS Series	4	4 Weeks	1125	$1,125.00	ADD
LDS-SLXY	Precision Adjustable Four Axis Mount, XYθ_xθ_y, LDS Series	4	4 Weeks	2210	$2,210.00	ADD
LDS-VECTOR	Optical Head for Electronic Autocollimator, LDS Series	99	Call	8415	$8,415.00	ADD
LDS-X26-V	Precision Adjustable Four Axis Mount, XYθ_xθ_y, LDS Series, X26	4	4 Weeks	1995	$1,995.00	ADD

Data Sheets

LDS-Vector Brochure (2 MB)
LDS-Vector Data Sheet (690 KB)

Newport Resource e-Catalogs *

*e-Catalog pages include the most current information available at the time of printing.

Software

LDS Labview (601 KB)
LDS_Tools_Updated (751 KB)