Window Materials - Microscan MS-1 Integration Manual

Window Materials

Adding a window can reduce the working range of the scan engine because there is a
signal loss when passing through window material. Choose a window material to minimize
loss but also to provide the best protection vs. cost for your application.
The following window materials are recommended:
Acrylic: Acrylic is relatively low-cost and has good optical clarity. It is also resistant to
accidental impact. It is sensitive to some chemicals, ultraviolet light, and severe mechanical
stress. Acrylic is produced by extrusion, cell casting, or injection molding. Acrylic is suitable
for ultrasonic welding.
CR-39: CR-39 has a hard surface and does not usually require coating treatment unless it
will be used in extraordinarily harsh environments. It is fairly resistant to accidental impact.
CR-39 is a thermal-setting plastic produced by cell casting. CR-39 is not suitable for
ultrasonic welding.
No matter what window material you choose, do not tint the window. Because the MS-1 is
a CCD scan engine, an anti-reflective coating is not necessary.
Window Materials Vendors
AR Coating Companies
• JDS Uniphase —
• Dontech, Inc. —
• TSP, Inc. — http://www.tspinc.com/
Window Fabrication Companies
• Nelson Nameplate —
• Cadillac Plastic —
• Reading Plastic Fabricators —
• G-S Supplies —
• Laurel Industries —
MS-1 Scan Engine Integration Manual
http://www.jdsu.com/products/custom-optics.html
http://www.dontech.com/
http://www.nelsonusa.com/
http://www.cadillacplastic.com/
http://www.readingplastic.com/
http://www.gssupplies.com/
http://www.laurelindustries.com/
Installation
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