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DIOPTER SCOPE [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optics
  • Scientific Instruments
CONT

What is the component needed to check the focal range of the eyepiece assembly? a. collimation bridge; b. [good answer :] diopter scope; c. detector probe.

CONT

Collimation and Diopter Scope-Binocular alignment of the NVD is performed with the Collimation Bridge. Eye Piece diopter range can be verified with the calibrated, full range Diopter Scope.(Optional).... Collimation Bridge : Contains two beam combining prisms in rugged bridge for evaluation of goggle optical alignment. Allows left-to-right, right-to-left checking.

CONT

Test set infrared viewer ... Matl: Main light source and console, gain probe, battery case, ac power cord, AN/AVS-6 adapter, diopter, collimation bridge, manual. Func: This portable NVG test instrument is used for evaluating performance of most goggles, it tests goggles and weapon sights.

OBS

collimation: the process by which a divergent beam of energy is converted into a parallel beam. [in French:] "collimation."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Optique
  • Instruments scientifiques
CONT

Radiothérapie de haute énergie. Dans ces unités de traitement, l'élément radioactif est confiné dans une capsule cylindrique scellée (diamètre : 2 cm), placée au centre d'un container de protection (plomb), muni d'un obturateur et d'un dispositif de collimation du faisceau.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optics
  • Scientific Instruments
CONT

What is the component need to check the focal range of the eyepiece assembly? a. collimation bridge; b. [good answer :] diopter scope; c. detector probe.

CONT

Collimation and Diopter Scope-Binocular alignment of the NVD is performed with the Collimation Bridge. Eye Piece diopter range can be verified with the calibrated, full range Diopter Scope.(Optional).... Diopter Scope : Graduated-6 to +2 diopter scale.

CONT

The focus adjustment range or Diopter Adjustment Range of the weapon sight eyepiece is checked using the optional diopter scope and an adapter that is specific to the weapon sight eyepiece configuration. The diopter scope, ANV-126-040, is calibrated in whole diopter steps from +2 to-6 diopters, and is accurately calibrated at zero diopters. The eyepiece adapter is used in common with the gain test probe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Optique
  • Instruments scientifiques

Spanish

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