+44 (0)20 8600 9920
+44 (0)20 8600 9921
ABS (Automated BOCLE System)
/ Accessories
ABS/ABSSL Wear Scar Measurement Camera (ABSWS)
On this page: Description | Calibration | Measurement | Specification
Description
The microscope camera and software is an optional accessory for the ABS microscope which allows the user to capture calibrated images of a wear scar and measure the wear scar on the PC screen. The wear scar image and measurements are saved with the test data file and can be printed on the test report. The camera functionality is an integral part of the ABS software which allows test data files to be exchanged between labs and the measurements to be viewed and, if required, re-measured with full traceability.
Supplied components
- Camera with PCS microscope adapter including USB connecting cable
- Calibration Kit
- Camera Software
The camera is supplied with an adaptor for the standard PCS microscope.
Simple USB connection to camera
Calibration
Camera calibration is done using a certified calibration graticule (supplied).
Calibrated graticule on micrometer stage
The software also includes a facility for quickly checking the calibration if necessary. A quick calibration procedure using the graticule starts by capturing the image and entering the calibrated diameter from the certificate supplied.
Screenshot of the calibration graticule on the PC
Different sections of the image can be viewed by selecting the appropriate arrows. Once the image [shown above] has been captured, the edges of the calibration graticule can be selected [below].
Measuring the calibration graticule
Measurement
Images can be recalled and remeasured, with the measurement history saved along with the image data.
Wear scar after ABS test with wear scar shown with red bands
Specification
Camera specification
Resolution
Interface
2048 x 1536
USB 2.0
Recommended PC specification
Processor (CPU)
Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive Storage
Display
Operating System
Other -->
Pentium 4 or AMD 64
500 MB
20 GB (minimum disc space for install 300Mb)
Display resolution set to 1024 x 768 pixels
Windows XP
USB 2.0 High Speed port (NOT USB 1.0)
RS232 Serial Port (9 pin connector) eg: COM1
CDROM Drive
