Topcon BM-7AC
Luminance Colorimeter
A step up from the BM-9A (luminance only), the BM-7AC 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-7AC 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.
Features
Fast measurement speed
Measurement speed of just 0.5 seconds. Ideal for inline measurement in mass production settings
Supports luminance, chromaticity, and CCT measurements
Supports Luminance, CIE1931 and CIE1976 chromaticity coordinates, Tristimulus value XYZ, CCT and Deviation
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-7AC 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-5AC
If you require lower light measurements (below 0.01 cd/m2), consider the Topcon BM-5AC PMT-based Color Filter Photometer. The BM-5AC is more sensitive than the BM-7AC and uses a tri-stimulus filter wheel and adds a fifth measurement aperture: 3° / 2° / 1° / 0.2° / 0.1°.
Specifications
| Parameter | Aperture | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° | 1° | 0.2° | 0.1° | |
| Optical System | Objective lens: f=80mm F2.5 Eyepiece lens: View field 5°, Diopter adjustment range ±5 diopter |
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| Measurement Distance | 350mm – Inf. | |||
| Luminance Range cd/m2 | 0.01 ~ 30,000 | 0.04 ~ 120,000 | 1 ~ 3,000,000 | 4 ~ 12,000,000 |
| Luminance Accuracy | ±4% for Luminance less than 5 cd/m2, ±2% for Luminance greater than 5 cd/m2 | |||
| Color Accuracy | ±0.002 in 1931 CIE x,y Space | |||
| Spot Size at 1m | 32.8 mm | 16.4 mm | 3.3 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Min. Spot Size at 35cm | 10 mm | 5 mm | 1 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Dimensions | Approx 325mm (L) x 120mm (W) x 162mm (H) | |||
Ordering Information
The base unit model number is BM-7AC and includes the instrument with standard lens, AC adapter, lens cap, and hard shell carrying case.
See the BM-7AC 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
If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us for info on Topcon options and accessories.