Foveal
2- and 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mounts
Ideal for Machine-Vision Applications
RM2_3a-SMP4 |
The
Foveal 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mount
for small-to-medium sized "box" cameras features:
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Motivation
A key element in creating reliable AutoAuditorium System™ installations is ensuring that the Tracking Camera and Spotting Camera stay in precise alignment relative to each other. The Tracking Camera has pan and tilt positions which must be related to specific points in the Spotting Camera image, and those relationships must be fixed and permanent. In the past, misalignment has been an all-too-frequent cause of Tracking Camera errors.
A key element to keeping the Spotting Camera image aligned with the Tracking Camera is to guarantee that once the Spotting Camera is positioned, it does not move.
We were unable to find camera mounts that permitted fine adjustment in the pan, tilt and roll axis that then locked in those adjustments, so we designed our own.
We also have used the 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mount for the Slide Camera, to ensure that it is always locked into the same position pointed at the projection screen. The ability to finely adjust the roll position of the camera makes it much easier to set the Slide Camera image absolutely square with the projection screen.
Customers of the Rigid Mounts include companies installing machine-vision technology for laboratory and manufacturing use. These camera mounts are also suitable for other types of instruments and sensors.
Custom Widths to accommodate wider cameras, instruments, sensors, are available.
For a less expensive, less robust, two axis mount that features fine adjustment and locking of the pan and tilt axes, see the Foveal 2-Axis Fine-Adjustment Camera Mounts.
Features
The 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mount may be supported with the base down or the base up. In either position, the plate the camera attaches to can be either below or above the camera.
When unlocked, there is sufficient friction to hold the camera in position. Coarse position can be set by hand.
Fine adjustments are made using a hex wrench, allowing for extremely fine positioning.
Independent adjustment of each axis means each adjustment does not affect the other two.
All adjustments and locking are made with a single hex wrench.
Once the mount is locked, the camera does not move.
As a testimonial to that last statement, one customer tells us that they found a heavy tool belt hanging on one of the RM3_3a Mounts on their factory floor. The machine vision camera had not moved.
Specifications
Model RM1_2a 2-axis
 Prices and Delivery
Model RM1_3a 3-axis RM1 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Model RM1m_2a † metric hardware, 2-axis Model RM1m_3a † metric hardware, 3-axis |
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| Materials | black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum, stainless steel hardware, nylon, Delrin | |||
| Weight (approximate) | 1.5 pounds | 0.7 kilograms | ||
| Dimensions | ||||
| Overall Height | 3.63 inches | 9.22 centimeters | ||
| Overall Width | 5.00 inches | 12.70 centimeters | ||
| Overall Depth | 3.00 inches | 7.62 centimeters | ||
| Maximum Camera Dimensions | ||||
| Width at Base | 2.00 inches | 5.08 centimeters | ||
| Overall Width | 2.50 inches | 6.35 centimeters | ||
| Coarse Position Range | ||||
| Pan | 360 degrees | |||
| Tilt | Up to 360 degrees, depending on the camera size and the amount it overhangs the mounting plate. |
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| Fine Position Range | ||||
| Pan | ± 12 degrees | |||
| Tilt | ± 12 degrees | |||
| Roll (RM1_3a only) | ± 3 degrees | |||
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| Height | 0.25 inches | 0.63 centimeters | ||
| Width | 3.00 inches | 7.62 centimeters | ||
| Depth | 3.00 inches | 7.62 centimeters | ||
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Rectangular Mounting Plate Dimensions
Mounting Plate Drawing
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| Height | 0.25 inches | 0.63 centimeters | ||
| Width | 5.00 inches | 12.70 centimeters | ||
| Depth | 2.00 inches | 5.08 centimeters | ||
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L-bracket Mounting Plate Dimensions
Mounting Plate Drawing
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| Height | 1.25 inches | 3.17 centimeters | ||
| Width | 3.00 inches | 6.72 centimeters | ||
| Depth | 2.25 inches | 5.71 centimeters | ||
| † The RM1m_2a and RM1m_3a mounts are built with metric standard screws and fasteners instead of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standard screws and fasteners. Please call before ordering. | ||||
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Model RM2_2a 2-axis
Prices and Delivery
Model RM2_3a 3-axis RM2 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
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| Materials | black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum, stainless steel hardware, nylon, Delrin | |||
| Weight (approximate) | 3.2 pounds | 1.5 kilograms | ||
| Dimensions | ||||
| Overall Height | 4.80 inches | 12.19 centimeters | ||
| Overall Width | 7.10 inches | 18.03 centimeters | ||
| Overall Depth | 4.75 inches | 12.06 centimeters | ||
| Maximum Camera Dimensions | ||||
| Width at Base | 3.90 inches | 9.90 centimeters | ||
| Overall Width | 4.30 inches | 10.92 centimeters | ||
| Coarse Position Range | ||||
| Pan | 360 degrees | |||
| Tilt | Up to 360 degrees, depending on the camera size and the amount it overhangs the mounting plate. |
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| Fine Position Range | ||||
| Pan | ± 12 degrees | |||
| Tilt | ± 12 degrees | |||
| Roll (RM2_3a only) | ± 8 degrees | |||
| Mounting Plate Dimensions | ||||
| Height | 0.25 inches | 0.63 centimeters | ||
| Width | 4.75 inches | 12.06 centimeters | ||
| Depth | 4.75 inches | 12.06 centimeters | ||
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Model RM3_2a 2-axis
Prices and Delivery
Model RM3_3a 3-axis RM3 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
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| Weight (approximate) | 3.5 pounds | 1.6 kilograms | ||
| Dimensions | ||||
| Overall Width | 8.10 inches | 20.57 centimeters | ||
| Maximum Camera Dimensions | ||||
| Width at Base | 4.90 inches | 12.44 centimeters | ||
| Overall Width | 5.30 inches | 13.46 centimeters | ||
Custom Widths to accommodate wider cameras are available.
Options
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Fine Adjustment Knobs (FAK) Option
Option Prices and Delivery
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| When the need is not set it and forget it but instead the mount frequently needs to be finely adjusted, we offer knobs for the fine position adjustment screws. |
| High Vibration Environment Kit (HVEK) Option |
| This option helps ensure that the pan, tilt and roll adjustments do not change in the face of frequent or constant vibration. Please call before ordering. |
| Pan and Tilt Protractor Dials (PTD) Option |
| We now offer these mounts with Protractor Dials on both the Pan and Tilt Axes so the angles can be read out. See the complete line at Foveal Mounts with Pan and Tilt Protractor Dials. |
Prices and Delivery
United States dollarsFOB New Jersey, United States
7% Sales Tax to customers in New Jersey
Call 973 822-2085
Questions? Call 973 822-2085
Questions? Call 973 822-2085
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Fine Adjustment Knobs
RM2_3a_FAK-SMP4 No tool required for fine pan and tilt adjustment. Useful when pan or tilt will be tweaked frequently. |
RM1_2a_FAK 2-Axis
RM1_3a_FAK 3-Axis RM2_2a_FAK 2-Axis RM2_3a_FAK 3-Axis RM3_2a_FAK 2-Axis RM3_3a_FAK 3-Axis |
See the Price and Delivery information, above. |
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High Vibration Environment Kit
If your mount will be subjected to high vibration, please call. |
All | See the Price and Delivery information, above. |
Pan and Tilt Protractor Dials
RM1_3a_PTD-RMP Read and set pan and tilt angles to the nearest degree. |
RM1_2a_PTD 2-Axis
RM1_3a_PTD 3-Axis RM2_2a_PTD 2-Axis RM2_3a_PTD 3-Axis RM3_2a_PTD 2-Axis RM3_3a_PTD 3-Axis |
See the Price and Delivery information, above.
See the complete line at
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RM1m_2a_PTD metric, 2-Axis
RM1m_3a_PTD metric, 3-Axis |
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Call 973 822-2085
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Motivation
Features
Specifications
Options
Prices and Delivery
RM1 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Mounting Plate Options
RM2 and RM3 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Camera Mounting Alternatives
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RM1 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Dimensions in inches.
Model RM1_2a-SMP3 2-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Model RM1m_2a-SMP3 metric hardware, 2-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Choose one Mounting Plate
SMP3, RMP and LMP Mounting Plate Drawings
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CAD files STEP format
RM1_2a-LMP.stp.zip RM1_2a-RMP.stp.zip RM1_2a-SMP3.stp.zip |
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RM1 Specifications
Prices and Delivery
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Model RM1_3a-SMP3 3-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Model RM1m_3a-SMP3 metric hardware, 3-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Choose one Mounting Plate
SMP3, RMP and LMP Mounting Plate Drawings
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CAD files STEP format
RM1_3a-LMP.stp.zip RM1_3a-RMP.stp.zip RM1_3a-SMP3.stp.zip |
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RM1 Specifications
Prices and Delivery
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Mounting Plate Options
RM1 mounts
There are four mounting plates available for the RM1 mounts (above).
- no mounting plate The pan pivot for the RM1 mount has two 8-32 threaded holes in it.
- Square Mounting Plate (SMP3) suitable for general mounting to flat surfaces.
- Rectangular Mounting Plate (RMP) for general mounting or T-Slot framing systems.
- L-bracket Mounting Plate (LMP) specifically for T-Slot framing systems.
We also can design customized Mounting Plates to your specifications.
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Motivation
Features
Specifications
Options
Prices and Delivery
RM1 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Mounting Plate Options
RM2 and RM3 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Camera Mounting Alternatives
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RM2 and RM3 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Dimensions in inches.Model RM2_2a-SMP4 2-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Choose one Mounting Plate SMP4, RMP and LMP Mounting Plate Drawings
Click to enlarge pictures and drawings.
RM2 Specifications
Prices and Delivery
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CAD files STEP format
RM2_2a-LMP.stp.zip RM2_2a-RMP.stp.zip RM2_2a-SMP4.stp.zip |
Model RM2_3a-SMP4 3-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Choose one Mounting Plate SMP4, RMP and LMP Mounting Plate Drawings
Click to enlarge pictures and drawings.
RM2 Specifications
Prices and Delivery
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CAD files STEP format
RM2_3a-LMP.stp.zip RM2_3a-RMP.stp.zip RM2_3a-SMP4.stp.zip |
Model RM3_2a-SMP4 2-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Choose one Mounting Plate SMP4, RMP and LMP Mounting Plate Drawings
Click to enlarge pictures and drawings.
RM3 Specifications
Prices and Delivery
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CAD files STEP format
RM3_2a-LMP.stp.zip RM3_2a-RMP.stp.zip RM3_2a-SMP4.stp.zip |
Model RM3_3a-SMP4 3-axis, Square Mounting Plate
Choose one Mounting Plate SMP4, RMP and LMP Mounting Plate Drawings
Click to enlarge pictures and drawings.
RM3 Specifications
Prices and Delivery
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CAD files STEP format
RM3_3a-LMP.stp.zip RM3_3a-RMP.stp.zip RM3_3a-SMP4.stp.zip |
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Motivation
Features
Specifications
Options
Prices and Delivery
RM1 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Mounting Plate Options
RM2 and RM3 Photos, Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Camera Mounting Alternatives
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Camera Mounting Alternatives
Adjusting camera mounts can become tedious in tight or inconvenient spaces. We have made the Rigid Mounts customer-configurable, so alternative placements of the adjustment screws are possible.
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| For example, it may be more convenient to have the tilt fine-adjustment screws available from the top or back of the mount, relative to the pan fine-adjustment screws. As these drawings show, they can be moved. | |
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| Similarly, the tilt adjustments can be moved to the left side, relative to the pan fine-adjustment screws. | ||
| The 3-axis mounts can be reconfigured as shown here. | ||
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| And, of course, the Rigid Mounts can be hung base up. | ||
| Also, many cameras have mounting screws on top of the case, which means they can be hung from the top directly. | ||
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| And there are a few cameras where the mounting screw is on the side. The base adjustment, which normally changes the pan angle now changes tilt, tilt changes pan, and the roll adjustment still changes the roll angle. | ||
If you need to verify a particular configuration, please contact us.
For a less expensive, less robust, two axis mount that features fine adjustment and locking of the pan and tilt axes, see the Foveal 2-Axis Fine-Adjustment Camera Mount.
For information on purchasing Foveal 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mounts please contact us ...
By e-mail at
info@Foveal.com
Or call
Foveal Systems
+1 973 822-2085
For our Canadian Customers:
Foveal Camera Camera Mounts are available through
Sure Control Systems
in Ontario Canada.
905 799-8484
B & B Model Shop Services, Inc. is a partner in the design and construction of the Foveal Rigid Camera Mounts.
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