Display Optical Measurement System - FPM H Series

FPM V Series
Enclosed Display Optical Measurement Systems

The FPM V Series is one of our most flexible optical performance measurement solutions that is scalable to your display measurement needs. Whether you need to test cell phone display modules for engineering development purposes, ruggedized displays for aerospace and military applications, or TV LCD modules for production QA/QC, we have a FPM solution for you.

While one of the major benefits to the FPM V Series is flexibility in interfacing with instruments, test pattern generators, etc, the FPM really shines when it comes to its testing capabilities. Our FPM V Series can be setup to run many standard VESA, ICDM, TCO, ISO, SPWG and other display measurement tests as well as many customized tests.

The baseline FPM V Series includes a three axis or five axis motion system housed in a light safe enclosure and a controller computer with software interface (manual and automated control).

Display Size

Mount up to 37″ displays with three or five axis motion control and measurement spot tracking for quick and accurate measurements

Optical Instruments

Mount up to 3 instruments at a time in a light safe enclosed system. Software integration for most of the popular optical instruments available

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Automated Tests

Automate many of the standard VESA, ICDM, TCO, ISO, SAE, MIL-L and SPWG tests. Supports a wide variety of standard and custom optical performance tests

Test Pattern Generators

Automated control of the Westar T-Drive LCD Tester and many other popular test pattern generators on the market today

Automated 5-Axis or 3-Axis motion base for up to 37″ displays

Display Optical Measurement System - FPM H Series

 

The FPM V Series includes a three-axis or five-axis motion system and a controller computer with software interface (manual and automated control). We offer two standard models based on your display testing requirements, the FPM-505W or the FPM-305W.

FPM-505W

5-Axis System with Goniometer

The FPM-505W includes a polar Goniometer for viewing angle performance measurements of displays up to 27″.  This makes it ideal for small to mid-sized displays and devices such as cell phone, tablet, and notebook displays requiring full optical characterization.

Display Optical Measurement System - FPM H Series

FPM-305W

3-Axis System

The FPM-305W is a three-axis system for optical performance measurements of displays up to 37″.  It can be used when viewing angle tests aren’t necessary or with instruments capable of performing viewing angle measurements.  Like the FPM-505W, the FPM-305W is ideal for small to mid-sized displays.

Display Optical Measurement System - FPM H Series

Full optical characterization

Our FPM V Series can be set up to run many standard VESA, ICDM, SAE, TCO, ISO, SPWG and other display measurement tests as well as programmable customized tests. We offer test sequences that cover most display measurement requirements or you can write your own. Contact Us to learn more.

Note: Test capabilities vary based on system configuration and are dependent on options such as the optical instrument, test pattern generator, and baseline system.

Center Screen Luminance

Center Screen Color

CIE Chromaticity

Correlated Color Temperature

Color Gamut and %NTSC

Shadowing (Cross Talk)

Gray Level Response Time

Luminance Uniformity

Contrast Ratio Uniformity

Color Uniformity

Contrast Ratio

Gamma

Flicker

Luminance vs Viewing Angle

Contrast Ratio vs Viewing Angle

Color vs Viewing Angle

Image Retention

Warm Up Time

Custom Tests and more…

For an explanation on these tests and other common display measurement terms, check out the Glossary of Display Optical Measurement

Wide selection of optical instruments supported

Works with optical instruments from all the popular brands

Our Display Measurement Systems work with more LMDs than any other display measurement system. Our systems support standard photometers and spectroradiometers from Topcon, Photo Research, Minolta, Radiant, Gamma Scientific, Optronic Laboratories, and BW-Tek. This broad range of available instrument interfaces allows you to pick the best instrument for the job

Install and control up to 3 instruments

The FPM V Series can be customized to accommodate (hardware integration) up to 3 optical instruments depending on your display metrology needs.  If you already have an instrument, we most likely can support it with our system software and hardware.  If you don’t have an instrument, we can help you select the right one. The FPM V Series supports the following instruments:

Instrument Deck - FPM H Series

Westar

Topcon

BW-Tek

  • Exemplar

Optronic Laboratories

  • OL-770

Gamma Scientific

  • GS-12 NVIS

Photo Research

  • PR-655
  • PR-670
  • PR-705
  • PR-730
  • PR-740
  • PR-788
  • PR-880
  • and more

Minolta

  • CS-200
  • CS-2000 / CS-2000A

Radiant Vision Systems

  • ProMetric Series

Contact us for others

Automated test pattern generation

Of course, automated display testing doesn’t stop with the instrument and a positioning system. You need to automate display drive using a lcd tester or test pattern generator that can drive display modules or finished products.

Our most popular lcd tester for display drive is our T-Drive III but as with optical instruments, our ViewPoint software can interface with most test pattern generators on the market today. We even offer custom software interfaces to work with specialty LCD drive equipment.

If you need a test pattern generator as part of your optical measurement system, check out our LCD Testers or Contact Us to find out which lcd tester will work with your displays.

Test Pattern
Optical Measurement Report - Westar

Customizable reports

Our FPM V Series comes standard with Microsoft Excel for data reporting.  Use one of our pre-formatted reports or design your own.

Software

TestStand - Automated Test Sequencer

For automated test scripts, the FPM V Series can be controlled using NI TestStand. Any controls in ViewPoint are available via test objects (steps) in TestStand making it easy to build elaborate test sequences. Westar offers many standard test sequences and can help you design your own custom test sequences depending on your display metrology needs.

NI TestStand Automated Test Software

Features

  • Access motion base, instruments, test pattern generators, and other supported devices using test objects
  • Structure test steps into sequences and subsequences with global and local parameters
  • Powerful development interface for sequence design and debugging
  • Easy to user interface for sequence operation and control.
  • Access Microsoft Excel for data reporting

ViewPoint - Manual Control Interface

The FPM V Series comes with a sleek user interface for manual control called ViewPoint. In a single interface, the user can control the instruments, light sources, test pattern generators, and motion base. ViewPoint can be customized with software controls for your specific instruments, test pattern generators, and power supplies.

ViewPoint Manual Control Interface

Features

  • Access motion base, instruments, test pattern generators, and other supported devices
  • Multi-view dockable GUI windows – arrange multiple DUT Control, Motion Control, and LMD GUIs
  • Property grids for easy parameter input
  • Enhanced CIE chromaticity charts (NTSC reference gamut, multiple measurement points, print graphs)
  • Enhanced measurement history and reporting tools (print standard measurement reports from the MCI).

Specifications

Parameter Standard FPM V Series Configurations
Instrument Motion Base FPM-305W FPM-505W
X-Axis Range (Left - Right) 41.3” (105 cm) 41.3” (105 cm)
Y-Axis Range (Up - Down) 27.2” (69 cm) 27.2” (69 cm)
Z-Axis Range (In - Out) 24.5” (62 cm) 24.5” (62 cm)
Working Distance Range 14” – 26” (35cm – 66cm) 14” – 26” (35cm – 66cm)
DUT Motion Base / Goniometer FPM-305W FPM-505W
DUT Motion Base Type Rectangular Plate (no motion) Two Axis Polar Goniometer
DUT Mounting Plate Dimensions Contact Westar 27” diagonal (round)
Range of Motion NA Inc: ±90º Az: ±90º
Max Display Size
Width x Height, Diagonal (4:3) 29.6” x 22.2”, 37” 21.6” x 16.2”, 27”
Width x Height, Diagonal (16:9) 32.2” x 18.1”, 37” 23.5” x 13.2”, 27”
Weight Contact Westar
Test Capabilities (see note 1) FPM-305W FPM-505W
Center Screen Luminance, Color, Contrast Ratio, Gamma, CIE Chromaticity, Color Gamut and %NTSC, CCT
Uniformity Luminance Uniformity, Color Uniformity, Contrast Ratio Uniformity
Viewing Angle Instrument Dependent Option Luminance vs. Viewing Angle, Contrast vs. Viewing Angle, Color vs. Viewing Angle
Temporal Gray Level Response Time, Flicker
Reflection Not Applicable Sunlight Contrast Ratio
Other Shadowing (Cross-Talk), Image Retention, Warm-Up time
Standardized Test Suites VESA FPDM 2.0, ICDM, TCO ’99/’03/’05, ISO 13406-2, SAE, Others
Custom Tests Yes, Contact Westar
Options and Accessories FPM-305W FPM-505W
Optional Instruments Instruments from Westar, Topcon, Minolta, Photo Research, BW-Tek, Optronic Laboratories, Gamma Scientific, Radiant Vision
Optional LCD Testers Westar (T Drive Series, Android App, Windows App), Astro VG Series, Quantum Data QD Series
Optional Power Supplies / DMM Sorensen DLM Series, Keithley 2000, 2400
Fixturing Optional Standard Universal Fixture (SUF) for LCMs up to 1” thick
System Controller PC FPM-305W FPM-505W
Processor / Motherboard 19” Rack Mounted Industrial PC with 7X USB, 6X RS-232, 2X Ethernet Ports
Monitor and Peripherals 22” LCD Flat Panel, Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick
Operating System and Software Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, National Instruments TestStand, Westar ViewPoint
System FPM-305W FPM-505W
System Dimensions (W) x (D) x (H) 190cm x 152cm x 240cm 190cm x 152cm x 240cm
Rack Enclosure (W) x (D) x (H) 56cm x 64cm x 105cm 56cm x 64cm x 105cm
Power 120 VAC, 15A, 60Hz

Notes: 1. Test capabilities vary based on system configuration and are dependent on options such as the optical instrument, test pattern generator, and baseline system.

Ordering Information

The standard configuration FPM V Series includes the following:

  • Light-safe Enclosure
  • 3 Axis Instrument Stage
  • 2 Axis Polar Goniometer (505W)
  • Controller PC with Rack
  • Westar ViewPoint Software
  • NI TestStand

Check out the Options and Accessories to find out more information on customizing the FPM V Series for your application

We have an extensive catalog of options and accessories for the FPM V Series including:

  • Optical instruments and software
  • LCD testers and test pattern generators
  • Power supplies and DMMs
  • Display fixturing
  • Customized test sequences

Contact Westar for more information on options and accessories

A certified Westar installer will arrive at your facility to install the FPM Display Measurement System. After installing the system, the installer will provide up to 3 days of training on operation.

The FPM V Series Display Measurement System comes with a limited 1 year warranty and 1 year of technical support. Contact Westar for extended warranty and support options.

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