Foveal
2-Axis Fine-adjustment Camera Mount
Ideal for Machine-Vision Applications
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"Nothing is more annoying then having to shim into alignment
a vision system camera on a production line.
With the FM mounts, fine adjustments are done in 1/4 of the time. Thanks Foveal." |
Robert T. Couture
4th Vector Technologies |
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The
Foveal Fine-adjustment 2-Axis Camera Mount
for small-to-medium sized "box" cameras features:
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Motivation
The Foveal 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mount was created to solve a particular problem, namely the precise positioning of a camera that then is locked down so it will not move even under strong "persuasion". It does that very well. But some potential customers of the 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mounts found they were too elaborate for their applications.
So we created the Fine-adjustment 2-Axis Mount.
Features
The 2-Axis Fine-adjustment 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 coarse adjustments are 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.
All adjustments and locking are made with a single 3/32 inch hex wrench. Reconfiguration is done with a 9/64 inch hex wrench.
Once the mount is locked, the camera does not move.
While not as robust as the Rigid Mounts, the Fine-adjustment Mount will work very well in applications where the mount will not be subjected to extreme disturbances. They are also suitable for mounting other types of instruments and sensors.
For a more robust, three axis mount that features fine adjustment and locking of the pan, tilt, and roll axes, see the Foveal 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mount.
Specifications
Model FM1_2a 2-axis
 FM1 Drawings
Model FM2_2a 2-axis FM2 Drawings
Prices and Delivery
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| Materials | black anodized 6061-T651 aluminum, stainless steel hardware, nylon | ||
| Weight | 15 ounces | 425 grams | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Overall Height | 3.69 inches | 9.53 centimeters | |
| Overall Width | 4.18 inches | 10.62 centimeters | |
| Overall Depth | 3.00 inches | 7.62 centimeters | |
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| Width at Base | 2.00 inches | 5.08 centimeters | |
| Overall Width | 2.75 inches | 6.98 centimeters | |
| Coarse Position Range | |||
| Pan | 360 degrees | ||
| Tilt | Up to 360 degrees | ||
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depending on the camera size and
the amount it overhangs the mounting plate. |
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| Fine Position Range | |||
| Pan | ± 5 degrees | ||
| Tilt | ± 5 degrees | ||
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Custom Designs are available.
Choose One:
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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
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
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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 | |
Options
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Finger Adjustment Knobs (FAK) Option
Prices and Delivery
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Lock Nuts and Lock Washers (LNLW) Option
Prices and Delivery
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If your mount will be subjected to high vibration,
extra lock nuts and lock washers might help.
LNLW Installation Manual
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Extra Fine Adjustment (EFA) with lock nuts Option
Prices and Delivery
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The normal change in the Pan or Tilt angle is bit more than
2 degrees per turn of the position screws.
Should you need a finer adjustment, this option provides
slightly less than 1 degree per turn.
While shown here with the PTD option (below),
EFA and PTD are separate options.
EFA Manual
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Pan and Tilt Protractor Dials (PTD) Option
Prices and Delivery
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| We offer mounts with Protractor Dials on both the Pan and Tilt Axes so the angles can be read out. See the complete description at Foveal Mounts with Pan and Tilt Protractor Dials. |
Prices and Delivery
United States dollarsFOB New Jersey, United States
6.625% Sales Tax to customers in New Jersey
Call 973 822-2085
Questions? Call 973 822-2085
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For Cameras with Metric Threaded Mounting Holes
Specialized for Cognex & Matrox Cameras
Motivation
Features
Specifications
Options
Prices and Delivery
Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Mounting Plate Options
Camera Mounting Alternatives
Contact
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Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Dimensions in inches.
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Model FM1_2a-SMP3 (with Square Mounting Plate)
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Model FM2_2a-SMP3 (with Square Mounting Plate)
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What are the differences between the FM1_2a and the FM2_2a?First, the position and spacing of the two slots for the camera mounting screws are not the same. In the FM1_2a, one of the slots is centered over the Pan pivot. In the FM2_2a, the Pan pivot centerline goes between the two slots.Second, in the FM1_2a, the slots are three-quarters of an inch apart. In the FM2_2a, the slots are 20 millimeters apart. The FM1_2a works well with most cameras with 1/4-20 mounting sockets. The FM2_2a works well with some cameras with M6 metric mounting sockets. Of course, you can drill the anodized aluminum or create an adaptor plate. Or call us and we can discuss a custom design to match your specific needs. |
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CAD files STEP format
FM1_2a-LMP.stp.zip FM1_2a-RMP.stp.zip FM1_2a-SMP3.stp.zip |
CAD files STEP format
FM2_2a-LMP.stp.zip FM2_2a-RMP.stp.zip FM2_2a-SMP3.stp.zip |
Mounting Plate Options
There are four mounting plate options for the FM mounts.
| no mounting plate | The pan pivot has two 8-32 threaded holes in it. |
| -SMP3 | Square Mounting Plate suitable for general mounting to flat surfaces. |
| -RMP | Rectangular Mounting Plate for general mounting or T-Slot framing systems. † |
| -LMP | L-bracket Mounting Plate specifically for T-Slot framing systems. † |
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3 x 3 inch
Square Mounting Plate -SMP3 |
5 x 2 inch
Rectangular Mounting Plate -RMP |
L-bracket Mounting Plate
-LMP |
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FM1_2a-RMP
mounted on T-Slot frame 
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FM1_2a-LMP
mounted on T-Slot frame 
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For Cameras with Metric Threaded Mounting Holes
Specialized for Cognex & Matrox Cameras
Motivation
Features
Specifications
Options
Prices and Delivery
Dimensional Drawings, CAD Files
Mounting Plate Options
Camera Mounting Alternatives
Contact
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Camera Mounting Alternatives
Adjusting camera mounts can become tedious in tight or inconvenient spaces. We have made the Fine Mounts customer-configurable, so alternative placements of the adjustment screws are possible.
| For example, it may be more convenient to have the pan and tilt coarse- and fine-adjustment screws available from the back of the mount. As this drawing shows, they can be moved. (Moving the pan and tilt screws are independent operations. We do not know why one would want to, but they can be on opposite sides.) |
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Note that these mounts can be configured with the tilt-axis L-bracket raised
above the pivot.
In this position, a small camera can be hung above the pan axis.
Also, the tilt axis locks can be repositioned so the tilt L-bracket hangs outside the pan-axis base. This can accommodate larger cameras and a wider selection of tilt positions. |
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| Here are some examples with small- and medium-sized cameras. |
| Note also that there is an alternate pivot point on the tilt L-bracket, offset 0.5 inch. In this position, even larger cameras can be accommodated. |
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| Here are some examples with medium- and large-sized cameras, and examples where the camera needs to be lifted a well above the base of the mount. |
| 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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| One customer needed to mount the camera from the rear. |
| And there are a few cameras where the mounting screw is on the side. The pan adjustment, which normally changes the pan angle now changes tilt, and the former tilt adjustment changes the pan angle. |
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If you need to verify a particular configuration, please contact us.
For a more robust, three axis mount that features fine adjustment and locking of the pan, tilt, and roll axes, see the Foveal 3-Axis Rigid Camera Mount.
For information on purchasing Foveal 2-Axis Fine Camera Mounts please contact us ...
By e-mail at
info@Foveal.com
Or call
Foveal Systems
+1 973 822-2085
B & B Model Shop Services, Inc. is a partner in the design and construction of the Foveal Fine Camera Mounts.
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