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Latest version: MachVis 3.6.1

Simple, easy to use, powerful lens calculator for LINOS Photonics Machine Vision lenses [Rodagon, Rogonar, MeVis-C & Inspec.x lens families]. Free software!

Given your key object distance and size parameters, MachVis will show all lenses meeting those parameters.  For each lens, MachVis will display all the auxiliary equipment needed to fit the lens to your camera at the correct spatial location for best performance.

Includes schematic of lens flange focal distance, working distance, object/image heights etc, diagram of complete system, ability to save, load &  printout projects and view PDF’s of the lenses with engineering & MTF data & PDF’s of accessories plus Solid models of the lenses and accessories all ready to import into your CAD package.

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Screencasts [video clips]

Clip 1

Over view of the MachVis purpose and interface

Clip 2

How to enter your optical requirements into MachVis

Clip 3

Latest features including camera data files [v3.0]

Clip 4

Latest features [v3.5] including 3D or solid models in Step or Parasolid format

Version history

MachVis 3.6.1April 28, 2010

- 2 new lenses - the Rodagon F 40 and the Rodagon F 60.  Both are f/4 and are designed for magnification between -0.5 and 0 [infinity]
- standard sensor dimensions are now displayed in the sensor dimension boxes IF a standard sensor is chosen
- protection against corrupt INI file causing a crash

MachVis 3.5.1October 30, 2009

- calculation speed increase by 10-20x
- solid models available for all lenses and accessories.  These can be downloaded individually, in STEP or PARASOLID format, by clicking a link in the appropriate lens or accessory table.
- pdf datasheets for all accessories
- pdf preview of accessory datasheets
- options to specify pdfs in the camera list.  If used then these can be previewed
- email quotation request for current solution
- email request option for custom lens discussion, if no standard lens solution available
- Rodagon F 50 and Inspec.x L 4/105 3.5x added

MachVis 3.0.1August 14, 2009

- ported to .NET for future compatiblity
- added option to select a camera from user supplied camera list[s] as an alternative to selecting sensor size, camera mount & cbd
- added overview form and data sheets for LINOS mechanical accessories
- added field for designer name
- file extension .spec is now associated to MachVis on installation
- corrected data for inspec.x L 4/60 and 4/100
- changed order numbers for Rodagon 28 and Apo-Rodagon D 120
- removed Apo Rodagon D2 50mm

MachVis v2.0.2-2.0.5May 01, 2009

Version 2.0.2
- enlarging lenses can now be calculated in retro position
- extension rings for MeVis-C lenses are suggested if necessary
- instead of object dimension the magnification can be specified
- the recommended magnification range of the lenses can be extended for calculations
- sliders for small adjustments of object size and working distance
- calculation of DOF for user defined f-stops
- complete length of optics is displayed on the printout
- updated datasheets
- wrong lens adapter with Apo-Rodagon D 120 is corrected

Version 2.0.3:
- bug fix: Magnification is used for the printout if specified instead of object size
- bug fix: inspec.x L 5.6/105 is now also suggested in retro position

Version 2.0.4:
- bug fix: Focus Unit order numbers for special lenses corrected
- new graphics for inspec.x L 4.0/60 and 4.0/100
- updated data sheets for inspec.x L 5.6/105 and inspec.x M 2.8/100
- phone numbers updated
- updated Rodagon-WA 40 data

Version 2.0.5:
- bug fix: PCs running chinese windows did not show inspec.x L 5.6/105 lenses
- added new Rodagon F 50mm lens
- slight changes of lens data (inspec.x M 2.8/100)
- bug fix: corrected lens adaptor for Rodagon WA 80

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