Topcon BM-7AS Luminance Colorimeter

Topcon BM-7AS
Luminance Colorimeter

The new BM-7AS replaces the BM-7A and provides higher accuracy color filters for improved chromaticity measurements.

A step up from the BM-9A (luminance only), the BM-7AS is faster and can measure both luminance and color with greater precision. Two macro lens options allow for measurement of very small objects or light sources down to 0.06 mm (60 um)

The cost-effective BM-7AS is the instrument of choice for factory production lines requiring multiple instruments but is also at home in the R&D lab or Engineering department as a “workhorse” photometer / colorimeter

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Features

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Fast measurement speed

Measurement speed of just 0.5 seconds. Ideal for inline measurement in mass production settings
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Supports luminance, chromaticity, and CCT measurements

Supports Luminance, CIE1931 and CIE1976 chromaticity coordinates, Tristimulus value XYZ, CCT and Deviation
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Luminance accuracy within ±2%

Delivers luminance accuracy within ±2% (for Standard source A, 2°, luminance 5cd/ m2 or above, Auto Range)

Applications

Luminance, Chromaticity, and Color Temperature measurement of LCDs, CRTs, OLEDs, LEDs, etc

Transmittance of LCD polarizing plates & filters

Luminance and color measurement of various light sources

Four selectable apertures

The BM-7AS luminance colorimeter is the first instrument in Topcon’s line-up of multi-aperture instruments. It utilizes an industry standard aperture mirror design which allows you to precisely see what’s being measured by each of four selectable apertures. The user selectable aperture (knob) allows you to optimize the measurement spot size (also a function of working distance) and the minimum measurable luminance level (larger apertures can measure lower levels).

Three photodiode sensors

Three dedicated silicon photodiode sensors provide direct measurement of the CIE tri-stimulus values (X,Y,Z). From these, the calibrated Luminance and Chromaticity coordinates (and other derived data) are computed and displayed on the integral LCD. All measurement data is available via an RS-232C interface if remote control is required.

Step it up to the BM-5AS

If you require lower light measurements (below 0.01 cd/m2), consider the Topcon BM-5AS PMT-based Color Filter Photometer. The BM-5AS is more sensitive than the BM-7AS and uses a tri-stimulus filter wheel and adds a fifth measurement aperture: 3° / 2° / 1° / 0.2° / 0.1°.

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Specifications

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Ordering Information

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The base unit model number is BM-7AS and includes the instrument with standard lens, AC adapter, lens cap, and hard shell carrying case.

See the BM-7AS Brochure for available options. Popular options include:

  • AL-6 and AL-11 adapter lenses (for reducing the measurement spot)
  • Tripod and fine adjustment stand (gimbal)
  • Fiber optic probe
  • CM-700 application software

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