LWIR Camera Test Stations
Optopax has developed LWIR optical test stations for the production, qualification, and quality control of LWIR cameras, sensors, and optics. Our platform architecture allows for rapid and cost-effective test station customization. Optopax provides engineering and design consulting services to configure each station to the specific testing requirements of the intended application.
The Optopax LMTS Series is a collection of modular and configurable LWIR test stations engineered for laboratory, production, and quality control environments. Built on proprietary Optopax LWIR collimator technology, the LMTS Series enables simultaneous MTF characterization across multiple FOV positions—significantly reducing measurement time and increasing throughput. Each station in the LMTS Series supports a comprehensive range of testing capabilities, including through-focus characterization, boresight alignment, blackbody widefield uniformity, and blemish testing. This versatility makes the LMTS Series one of the most advanced and flexible LWIR test platforms available on the market today.
Key Features
Multi-ROI Image Quality Assessment
Achieve comprehensive optical performance analysis by simultaneously characterizing MTF across multiple field positions, drastically cutting testing time and eliminating the need for complex and expensive constellations of single ROI collimators.
Real-Time Full-Frame MTF and Distortion Measurement
Simultaneous
Thru-Focus
The LMTS Flex is the only LWIR test system that allows for simultaneous thru-focus characterization at all ROI field positions. Balance camera depth of focus across the field or dramatically cut through focus testing times.
Enables Full-Frame
Balanced Focus
Finite and Infinite Virtual Object Distances
The LMTS Series collimators can be adjusted to project virtual object distances from 1 m to ∞. Selection is done using either manual or optional motorized controls. This allows for through-focus measurement of finished cameras, or finite working distance focus optimization for cameras during manufacture.
Operator Selectable Virtual Object Distance
Customized Test Chart Patterns
Precision-cut target geometries—including edge, dot, crosshair, and bowtie patterns—
are engineered to meet global MTF testing standards. These targets enable accurate, repeatable characterization of spatial resolution and optical performance across diverse applications.
Customizable Projection Patterns at Time of Order
Versatility
Streamline testing with a test station capable of testing LWIR cameras with DFOV ranging from 8° up to 70°. Minimal reconfiguration is needed for the different camera FOV. Get more R&D testing done or maximize station utilization in production.
Compatible with Multiple LWIR Camera Modules
Expandable Test Functionality
Preconfigured to include up to two Optopax black body sources. Characterize camera sensor uniformity, dead pixel and blemish properties or perform radiometric calibration all on the LMTS Series Test Stations.
Optional Relative Illumination Measurement
Customization
OPX Collimator Family
Optopax offers a family of proprietary collimators incorporating PID programmable thermal blackbody sources, precision manufactured interchangeable targets to define ROIs, and a range of optics to address a variety of camera and lens testing configurations. Through focus test functionality is available for both on- and off-axis ROI field positions. All of this functionality conveniently is contained within the collimator housing. Further customization for specific camera optics is also possible though our design services team.
The OPX collimators are available as stand alone units suitable for integration into an existing or third party test station, or integrated into an Optopax test station.
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Optional Features
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COLLIMATOR CHOICES:
OPX10025 comes as standard, additional options available for different camera FOV and pupil sizes. -
CUSTOMIZED ROI PATTERNS:
ROI size/number/shape/size are all customizable. -
BLACK BODIES:
Mounting and controls for up to two Optopax black body sources. -
SOFTWARE CUSTOMIZATION:
Optional Optopax Image Processing Software Package for live MTF scoring. Customization for unique ROI patterns posible. PLC controller software customization for additional automation. -
INTEGRATED DISPLAY:
On-board LCD display for setting collimator thermal source temperature and back focal distance control.
