CTS.Targetis – Camera Target Scope
Camera test over long distances - sharpness with little space requirement
CTS.Targetis-Nano – maximum precision in the smallest space
Challenge
Cameras with a wide angle of view (30° or 70° FOV) are optimized for capturing distant objects. This is difficult to implement in real test environments – especially for end-of-line test benches. The test setup takes up a lot of space and is complex to align.
Solution
With the CTS.Targetis-Nano, we offer a compact, high-precision solution for the virtual representation of distant targets at very short distances. It enables reliable and space-saving tests directly in the production environment.
Virtual imaging instead of test image over long distances
Key Benefits
- Compact and portable – little space required, no long-distance targeting systems necessary, mobile and ready for immediate use.
- High measuring accuracy – perfect alignment and testing of the camera optics.
- Stable despite movement – only minimal effects due to lateral displacement – thanks to virtual distance of over 10 meters.
- Efficient workflow – fast testing processes, simple integration, maximum reliability.
- Flexible integration – ideal for EOL test benches, development labs and production lines. Can be used flexibly in a large number of development environments or within TZ.CATS (Camera Test System).
Conclusion
A look through the lens
Virtual depth – focus in the distance
Focus on the front plate. The target for the TZ.CATS system appears 10 m–15 m behind the recording plate due to the virtual.
Illumination of the Target
- The CTS is designed to work optimally under the ambient light conditions intended for the TZ.CATS system. To achieve this, the CTS features two opaque diffuser panels (one on the top and one on the left side), each with 70% transmission.
- The satinized surface of these panels creates a uniform, diffuse illumination inside the CTS, ensuring optimal lighting conditions for the metrological tasks of TZ.CATS and providing ideal target visibility.
- If the available ambient lighting is limited (e.g., in a dark room) or if the CTS is partially shaded, it can be illuminated using an external light source (see example).
- Due to the design of the CTS and TZ.CATS, no special lighting requirements need to be considered. However, a uniform illumination and consistent ambient brightness should be maintained for optimal performance.
Example: Illumination Methods
Technical data
Compact version of the CamTargetScope series, designed for precise functional testing of cameras with a long range and a fixed focus set to infinity. The innovative optical design and robust target layout combine compact size with exceptional robustness and precision. Ideal for space-saving test setups that deliver reliable results on camera alignment and functionality.