Product overviewNikon V-12B benchtop optical profile projector provides a 12" (305 mm) glass projection screen and telecentric optics to perform accurate X–Y measurement and optional angular measurement for industrial inspection and quality control applications.
Key benefits- Accurate X–Y measurement with optional angular measurement for dimensional inspection and process control.
- Erect, unreversed image on a large glass screen for clear visual inspection and operator handling.
- Optical-head focusing for improved precision and to allow inspection of larger components without moving the stage.
- Supports large/heavy parts (stage options up to 250 × 150 mm and component weights up to 20 kg) and specimen heights to 100 mm.
- Parfocal telecentric projection lenses offering a wide magnification range for diverse measurement tasks.
Optics and illumination- Projection lenses: 5×, 10×, 20×, 25×, 50×, 100×, 200×, 500× (3-lens turret; clamp screw type).
- Contour illumination: telecentric type (200× and 500× require DIA condenser lens for transmission).
- Vertical/oblique surface illumination: internal half-reflecting mirrors prealigned to the vertical illuminator; use EPI condenser lens with 500× lens.
- Light source: 24 V / 150 W halogen lamp with high/low intensity control.
Control, data processing and software- Optional DP-E1 data processing unit for measurement, teaching and USB export of files.
- E-Max software for metrology data processing and result export.
- Some configurations may require a retrofit counter/DP unit.
Applications and core features- 2D dimensional inspection, chart comparison on the screen and angular measurement (with protractor-equipped models).
- Five robust stage sizes (10×6 to 2×2 inches) including stages with fine rotation for alignment and angular measurement.
- Compact benchtop footprint while accommodating large stages and heavy components; unit weight approx. 80 kg.
Technical summaryProjection screen: 12" (305 mm); V-12BDC/V-12BD available with digital protractor fine-rotation knob (360° rotation, 1' reading). XY counter: V-12BDC built-in (1 mm / 0.5 mm selectable); V-12BD not provided. Max specimen height: 100 mm (70 mm with some stages). Power: 110 VAC or 220 VAC (50/60 Hz). Max load capacity: up to 15 kg depending on stage (see options). Dimensions: 409 × 648 × 970–1070 mm. Weight: approx. 80 kg. Magnification accuracy: contour ±0.1%; vertical/oblique ±0.15%.