OPALIN Collimator
Precision and Performance for Your light EO devices
The OPALIN portable test bench is designed for precise maintenance of weapon sights, thermal & SWIR imagers, combined riffle scopes and day goggles and missile seekers. With advanced technical features, it is ideal for critical testing of light military EO devices, ensuring optimal performance in the field.
DCN1000V
Vacuum-compatible blackbody sources for space and Earth radiations simulations
The DCN1000V series are vacuum-compatible blackbody infrared reference sources, specially designed for Optical Ground Support Equipment (OGSE), used for space and Earth radiation simulations. With superior emissivity, exceptional temperature control, and high thermal uniformity, the DCN1000V ensures reliable and precise calibration for infrared sensors in vacuum environments.
DCN1000V Blackbody : Complete your OGSE for IR payload calibration & testing
The DCN1000V Blackbody is engineered to be used in vacuum environments. It meets the stringent requirements of Optical Ground Support Equipment (OGSE) for space applications, where precise temperature control is critical. Equipped with a vacuum-compatible emissive coating and designed for integration in vacuum chambers, these blackbodies offer optimal performance in the most challenging conditions.
Main applications of DCN1000V Blackbody:
✔ Calibration of infrared sensors in vacuum environments
✔ Space industry applications, including satellite testing
✔ Earth radiation simulation for ground testing of space systems
✔ Infrared thermography in cleanroom conditions
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WHY CHOOSE THE OPALIN COLLIMATOR ?
The OPALIN portable collimator stands out with its advanced technical features:
CLEAR APERTURE
100 mm for optimal precision
FIELD OF VIEW
Greater of 2.2 degrees for extensive coverage
OPTICAL QUALITY
Limited by diffraction, ensuring unmatched clarity
INTEGRATED SOURCES
Includes a high-resolution blackbody and/or integrating sphere source controllable via an Ethernet connection
OPALIN: The Versatile Solution for All Your Needs
Whether in the lab or out in the field, the OPALIN portable collimator is the perfect solution for testing military devices such as thermal and SWIR imagers, combined rifle scopes, and missile seekers. Compact, robust, and easy to use, it integrates up to two sources: an infrared reference source (blackbody) and a visible LED source, and came come with specific targets and filters. When paired with the INFRATEST Camera Pack software, it becomes a turnkey solution for electro-optical equipment testing, ensuring precision and reliability for Thermal and Daylight systems.
Essential tests for your Your light EO devices
With the OPALIN portable test bench, effortlessly perform the following tests:
- Alignment/Boresighting: Verify the proper alignment of visible and thermal channels
- Day and Night Resolution: Conduct independent resolution tests for visible and thermal channels
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MAIN BENEFITS
FAST COOLING AND HEATING TIMES
(under 45 minutes from minimum to maximum temperature)
DESIGN
for use in ISO 5 cleanroom conditions
REAL-TIME TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
in °C, K, and F
BUILT-IN TEST EQUIPMENT (BITE)
for continuous performance monitoring
High precision with platinum Pt100 sensors
The DCN1000V uses high-precision platinum Pt100 temperature sensors, calibrated at the French National Metrology Institute (LNE), ensuring that the temperature of the emissive surface is measured in real-time with the highest accuracy. These sensors allow for reliable and repeatable measurements, critical for applications in metrology and the space industry.
Versatile communication options for easy integration
The DCN1000V IR reference source is equipped with various communication protocols, including Ethernet, RS232, and GPIB, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems. Remote control and monitoring of temperature parameters are easy and efficient, streamlining the calibration process.
Why choose the DCN1000V Vacuum-compatible Blackbody for your OGSE?
The DCN1000V provides an absolute and differential temperature regulation system, featuring TEC elements that are in contact with the emissive surface and complemented by a chiller circulating a cooling fluid. This makes the DCN1000V ideal for highly stable and precise calibration in vacuum and space environments, especially for IR payload calibration & testing.
Get in touch!
Ready to elevate the maintenance and testing of your light EO devices? Our experts are here to guide you through the capabilities of the OPALIN Collimator and help you find the best configuration for your operational needs. Whether you’re looking for a live demonstration, technical specifications, or pricing details, we’re just a message away.
Let’s discuss how OPALIN can support your mission-critical operations.
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