Opto Engineering TCCAGE Bi-telecentric System
Multiple side imaging and 90° measuring

Opto Engineering TCCAGE bi-telecentric system The Opto Engineering TCCAGE bi-telecentric lens system measures and inspects multiple sides of objects with no need to rotate the object. The TCCAGE is an integrated lens system consisting of a bi-telecentric lens, four mirrors, and both back and direct illumination. Each of the four views are positioned exactly 90° in relation to the adjacent views. The TCCAGE lens system is designed for multi-measurement applications, and inspection of objects such as parts, long & thin objects, and transparent objects.

  • Bi-telecentric lens
  • 4 views positioned at 90° to capture all sides
  • Built-in backlight and direct illumination
  • Designed for multi-measurement applications and inspection
  • Inspect long and thin objects

Opto Engineering 360° lenses are high quality lenses with superb optical performance. They are specifically designed for 360° inspection of objects, and are widely-used in machine vision applications such as automotive, pharmaceutical, and beverage inspection. Our Sales Engineers can provide expert advice and guidance on selecting the right lens for your machine vision macro imaging application. Please contact us if you would like more information.


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TCCAGE120480.1341/2"8.0 x 32.0823.1white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving246.7white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.5C200.8111228.3
TCCAGE230480.1842/3"8.0 x 32.0812.2white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving246.7white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.5C200.8111248
TCCAGE2MHR048-C0.2671"8.0 x 28.11611.6white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving246.7white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.5C200.8111281
TCCAGE3MHR048-C0.3031.1"8.0 x 32.0169white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving246.7white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.5C200.8111270.7
TCCAGE120960.0681/2"16.0 x 68.0889.5white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving2414.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.2C347179404.4
TCCAGE230960.0932/3"16.0 x 68.0847.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving2414.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.2C347179424.1
TCCAGE2MHR096-C0.1361"16.0 x 55.11644.8white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving2414.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.2C347179452.5
TCCAGE3MHR096-C0.1531.1"16.0 x 68.01635.4white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving2414.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.2C347179441.1
TCCAGE4MHR096-C0.1864/3"16.0 x 68.01623.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving2414.9white, 6300KContinuous, strobe constant current driving242.2C347179461.9
TCCAGE12048HP0.1341/2"8.0 x 32.0823.1white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-180white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-40C200.8111228.3
TCCAGE23048HP0.1842/3"8.0 x 32.0812.2white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-180white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-40C200.8111248
TCCAGE2MHR048HP-C0.2671"8.0 x 28.11611.6white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-180white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-40C200.8111281
TCCAGE3MHR048HP-C0.3031.1"8.0 x 32.0169white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-180white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-40C200.8111270.7
TCCAGE12096HP0.0681/2"16.0 x 68.0889.5white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-300white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-280C347179404.4
TCCAGE23096HP0.0932/3"16.0 x 68.0847.9white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-300white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-280C347179424.1
TCCAGE2MHR096HP-C0.1361"16.0 x 55.11644.8white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-300white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-280C347179452.5
TCCAGE3MHR096HP-C0.1531.1"16.0 x 68.01635.4white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-300white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-280C347179441.1
TCCAGE4MHR096HP-C0.1864/3"16.0 x 68.01623.9white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-300white, 6500KStrobe only, constant current driving-280C347179461.9

Notes

  1. Recommended sensor. Different sensor sizes may generate incomplete images.
  2. Maximum sample diameter in each of the four views and maximum sample height with the recommended sensor.
  3. Working f-number (wf/N): the real f-number of a lens in operating conditions. Lenses with reduced aperture can be supplied on request.
  4. At the limits of the depth of field, the image can still be used for measurements. For a very sharp image, however, only half of the depth of field should be considered. Pixel size used for calculation is 3.45 μm.
  5. Tolerance ± 2%.
  6. Drop to 50% intensity @ 25°C.
  7. Indicates the availability of an integrated camera phase adjustment feature.

How the TCCAGE bi-telecentric lens system works

With the bi-telecentric lens, through the use of the mirrors captures the object from four different views, maintaining the same optical path for all four views. The equally spaced views at 90° with some overlapping ensures the complete coverage of all four sides. The bi-telecentric lens maintains the same magnification in all four segments. Even if components are off-center the image quality does not deteriorate.

For inline inspection to avoid overlapping, these formulas provide the suggested minimum distance "d" between two consecutive objects.

TCCAGExx048 d (mm) ≅ 25 + ∅ object / 2
TCCAGExx096 d (mm) ≅ 50 + ∅ object / 2

An Example of how the TCCAGE bi-telecentric lens captures the object from 4 different positions with the mirrors


Additional port provides more flexibility

An extra port provides more flexibility. An additional lens and camera system can be connected directly above the object to inspect the top of an object, or other illuminators can also be connected to the port. This setup could be used for example with a PCHI hole inspection lens, Macro lens, or a TC bi-telecentric lens.


This example shows the TCCAGE system’s extra port


Integrated direct and backlight illumination

Both direct and backlight illumination are integrated into the TCCAGE lens system. The diagram below shows examples of how each type of lighting might be used. Direct illumination (yellow cone below) placed over the top of the object makes surface imperfections more visible. The backlight (yellow arrow below) is diffused. It illuminates the object through the mirrors. The backlights are useful for measuring or inspecting transparent objects.

Example of the TCCAGE system’s built-in direct and backlit illumination