September 30, 2013 – Brunson Instrument announced AlignCam system for alignment telescopes, levels and transits. The AlignCam solution includes a digital camera and high quality CCD sensor with TeleView software and an instrument adapter. Technicians can leverage this digital toolset to troubleshoot precision alignment problems, increase productivity, archive and document results, and more. The AlignCam system provides a live image and continuous feedback on sight lines, so a field technician can make adjustments to achieve precision alignments.
This solution is ideal for a variety of measurement and inspection applications, such as turbomachinery centerlines, drive system alignment for shipbuilding, roller alignment in many types of process machinery, precision leveling of machine bases, and other machine alignment challenges. The AlignCam’s mobile option allows a single operator to view the image on a mobile device anywhere in the workspace or around the world. This optional kit includes a laptop computer, remote viewer, wireless router, network cable and a choice of a hard case or backpack for easy portability. The configurable digital solution is outfitted with a specially-designed adapter for quick, on-site user installation.
To set up, the field technician simply connects the camera assembly to the optical instrument, and plugs the USB cable into the camera and the computer. Power is supplied to the camera via the USB cable. The camera system dramatically improves user ergonomics for viewing awkward setups in the field or the lab. Using a wireless connection and remote monitoring, service professionals can view targets, share their readings and collaborate with service teams in multiple sites, locally or around the world.