Metrology system EDGE VISTA

Overview
Edge Series comprises three compact vision measurement systems designed for production environments and dimensional verification of small precision components. The range supports shop-floor integration, programmable illumination and automated feature detection to reduce manual measurement steps and accelerate feedback to production.

Key benefits

• Repeatable measurement across operators, shifts and batches
• Three levels of automation: manual, 2‑axis automated and full 3‑axis CNC
• Pattern recognition for automated feature detection
• Programmable illumination and image stitching for extended field coverage

Edge Series advantages

• 01 — Compact production-ready footprint for close integration with manufacturing
• 02 — Repeatable measurement supporting reliable quality control
• 03 — Three defined automation levels to match inspection workflows
• 04 — Metrology expertise: systems specified, installed and supported for production needs

Three systems in the series
APEX
Full 3‑axis CNC measurement for controlled production inspection. Features motorised 6.5:1 zoom optics (7 positions), motorised focus, adjustable sub-stage iris, programmable LED illumination, pattern recognition, image stitching, GD&T measurement capability, structured reporting and M3 measurement software.

VISTA
Rapid 2‑axis automated measurement for repeat inspection. Offers 3‑axis CNC control with 2‑axis measurement mode, low‑distortion telecentric optics, motorised focus, collimated sub-stage illumination, programmable LED illumination, pattern recognition, image stitching, GD&T capability and M3 software.

CORE
Flexible manual measurement for production verification. Manual stage control for quick inspection tasks, indexed manual zoom optics (6 positions), iris‑controlled sub-stage illumination, programmable LED illumination, pattern recognition, image stitching, GD&T capability and M3 measurement software.

Measurement software (M3)
M3 measurement software provides repeatable dimensional verification via programmed inspection routines, automatic feature detection (pattern recognition), batch inspection, structured reporting, DXF import/digital comparison and data export for SPC and quality systems. Workflows and custom routines can be configured for specific tasks.

Applications

• Precision engineering: threads, gears, shafts, shoulders, grooves, small machined housings
• Electronics: connector pins, solder pads, component spacing, PCB features
• Precision plastics & 3D printing: moulded connectors, housings, thin walls and complex plastic components
• Medical device: catheter components, stent features, miniature moulded parts

Technical Specification (summary)

• Measuring capacity (X / Y / Z): 200 x 100 x 95/100 mm (APEX / VISTA / CORE)
• Measuring capacity note: Measurement uncertainty determined per ISO‑10360 Part 7
• Lens (APEX): 6.5:1 motorised optical zoom (7 positions)
• Lens (VISTA): low distortion telecentric lens
• Lens (CORE): 6.5:1 indexed manual optical zoom (6 positions)
• Field of View – Max: APEX 12.4 x 7.8 mm; VISTA 35 mm diagonal (28 mm / 21 mm); CORE 15.5 x 10.0 mm
• Field of View – Min: APEX 2.8 x 1.8 mm; VISTA fixed lens; CORE 2.5 x 1.5 mm
• Magnification range (based on 22" monitor, fit to screen): APEX 27x–117x; VISTA 10.3x; CORE 20x–117x
• Lens control: APEX motorised zoom and focus; VISTA motorised focus; CORE manual zoom and focus
• Camera: APEX & CORE 2.3 MP (11.251 x 7.032 mm) CMOS; VISTA 5.0 MP (5.702 x 4.277 mm) CMOS
• Control: APEX 3‑axis CNC; VISTA 3‑axis CNC; CORE manual
• Maximum load (stage): 10 kg (all models)
• Standard footprint (X / Y / Z) + PC & monitor: APEX 800 x 520 x 570 mm; VISTA 800 x 520 x 550 mm; CORE 550 x 650 x 580 mm
• Working volume (including PC & monitor): APEX 1000 x 520 x 670 mm; VISTA 1000 x 520 x 620 mm; CORE 720 x 690 x 670 mm
• Encoder resolution: X,Y 1 μm; Z axis 0.5 μm
• Measurement uncertainty (X–Y axes): APEX & CORE 5 + (6.5 L / 1000) μm; VISTA 5 + (9.54 L / 1000) μm (4 μm in FOV mode). L = length in mm; uncertainty per ISO‑10360 Part 7
• Measurement uncertainty (Z axis): APEX & CORE 15 + (7 L / 1000) μm; VISTA N/A for Z uncertainty as listed
• Surface illumination: bright white LED ring-light with 4 sectors and optional diffuser (models vary)
• Substage (transmitted) illumination: green LED backlight with iris adjustment on APEX/CORE; collimated green LED on VISTA
• Light control: fully programmable illumination on all models
• Measurement software: M‑Series / M3 measurement software supplied with system; supports programmed inspection, pattern recognition, reporting, DXF import, data export and SPC integration