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			<title>Instrument Systems Acquires X-Rite's Light Measurement Division</title>
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			<description>Munich-based Instrument Systems GmbH has taken over the light measurement division of X-Rite Inc., effective January 1, 2010. </description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Munich-based Instrument Systems GmbH has taken over the light measurement division of X-Rite Inc., effective January 1, 2010. With this move, the world leader in LED measurement technology has extended the company portfolio with products and technologies for automotive and general lighting applications. 
Instrument Systems integrated this division into its newly founded subsidiary Optronik Berlin GmbH. X-Rite had already marketed these product lines under the brand name Optronik. 
Optronik plays a leading role in the industry, furnishing entire light labs to the automotive and transportation engineering sector. Its main products are large goniophotometer systems, retroreflectometers, and photometers. Optronik's clientele includes prestigious testing and certification institutes as well as nearly all major suppliers of automotive lighting and many automobile manufacturers.
&quot;This acquisition enables Instrument Systems to better satisfy future market demands for LEDs in general lighting applications and extend its lead in light measurement technology,&quot; notes company president Richard Distl. &quot;What's more, all legacy customers of Optronik are sure to benefit from our expertise in spectroradiometry.&quot;
<link http://www.optronik.de/ _blank><img width="200" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_Logo_Optronik_news_01.jpg.jpg" height="52" alt="" /></link>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>New SpecWin Pro Analysis Software for Optical Spectrometers</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=44&#38;cHash=0a49332d54</link>
			<description>SpecWin Pro is the name of a new generation of control and analysis software for spectoradiometric measuring equipment provided by Instrument Systems. The application runs on Windows XP and Vista (32 bit), is easily configured, and automatically calculates all optical parameters of measured spectrums.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SpecWin Pro is the name of a new generation of control and analysis software for spectoradiometric measuring equipment provided by Instrument Systems, the leader in light measurement technology. The application runs on Windows XP and Vista (32 bit), is easily configured, and automatically calculates all optical parameters of measured spectrums. 
This latest version 1.5 of SpecWin Pro features add-on modules that have been optimized for specific applications. The DTS module enables automated display measurements with the DTS 500, a positioning system with five axes. It determines viewing angle-dependent properties of displays and LED modules in various coordinate systems. A 3D diagram depicts spatial radiation patterns obtained from goniometer and DTS measurements. 
The Commander module enables the user to automatically conduct series of measurements using all the parameters of a measurement setup, including a positioning system or goniometer. For example, Keithley SourceMeters<sup>®</sup> may now be used to generate any series of current and voltage measurements. What's more, the process of sequencing measurements is now much simpler and more flexible. And this new version of the application also features extensive sorting, grouping, and filtering functions serving to better analyze and structure measurement results. 
<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Links_sm_03.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link 38 _blank>SpecWin Pro website</link>
<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Datenblatt_sm_03.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link fileadmin/editors/downloads/Products/SpecWin_Pro_e.pdf _blank>SpecWin Pro&nbsp;datasheet</link>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Display measurements made easy</title>
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			<description>The DTS 400 manual positioning system from Instrument Systems makes it easy to position and fix displays and panel graphics, as well as a measuring instrument or measuring head.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The DTS 400 manual positioning system from Instrument Systems makes it easy to position and fix displays and panel graphics, as well as a measuring instrument or measuring head. A sample platform is the key element of the positioner. This can be moved horizontally and vertically in order to set the desired position of the test sample. The optimum distance between the test instrument and the display can also be adjusted. The entire mechanical structure is particularly stable to avoid undesirable movements or vibrations. Displays of all types with a size of approx. 32 x 34 cm (W x H) and a weight of up to 25 kg can be accommodated. <br />Instrument Systems, the manufacturer of system solutions for determining the optical characteristics of displays, supplies the Manual Positioner together with imaging photometers and colorimeters in the LumiCam Series or the DTS 140 Series for spectroradiometric measurements. 
<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Datenblatt_sm_03.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link fileadmin/editors/downloads/Products/DTS400_Manual_Positioner_e.pdf>DTS 400 datasheet</link>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>New calibration LED for optical instruments</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=40&#38;cHash=8e102c6912</link>
			<description>The special feature of the new calibration LEDs in the ACS-530 Series developed by Instrument Systems is their temperature-stabilized high-power LED. This characteristic marks a significant difference from the standard LEDs used conven-tionally. The new calibration LEDs enable customers to check their instruments easily and reliably.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The special feature of the new calibration LEDs in the ACS-530 Series developed by Instrument Systems is their temperature-stabilized high-power LED. This characteristic marks a significant difference from the standard LEDs used conventionally. The new calibration LEDs enable customers to check their instruments easily and reliably. It also means that the photometric value can be recalibrated by customers in conformity with the CIE International Commission on Illumination. Before testing is carried out, the LEDs are calibrated using strictly traceable standards for luminous flux and luminous intensity in the Instrument Systems test lab. 
The calibration LEDs have a reproducible and stable optical output power that is essential for reliable measurements. They also feature a particularly high photometric stability of 0.1 %. The high-power LED is housed in a casing with exceptionally low thermal conductivity together with a TEC element and a temperature sensor in order to achieve this high stability. The high-power LED is also cooled with the assistance of the TEC element. This eliminates sensitivity to external temperature fluctuations and demonstrates significantly reduced degradation behavior by comparison with heated standard LEDs.
The calibration LEDs from Instrument Systems are supplied in the three basic colors red, green, blue, as well as in white. Over and beyond the photometric parameters luminous intensity and luminous flux, they can also be used for checking results for dominant wavelength, color coordinates and color temperature. A temperature control unit and a constant current source are necessary for operation of the calibration LEDs. They are controlled using the LED Control software developed by Instrument Systems. A PID parameter set optimized for each standard guarantees fast stabilzation and means that the entire measuring system can be deployed immediately.
&nbsp;<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Links_sm_04.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link 168 _blank>Calibration LED Website</link>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Faster than lightning - the new measuring system for flash lamps</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=38&#38;cHash=42d18150e4</link>
			<description>The new test system for flash lamps from Instrument Systems is particularly suitable for the measurement of solar flashes, which are used in development and quality control of solar cells. A dedicated optical probe has been developed specifically for this purpose with a fast shutter for short light pulses of 4.5 ms. </description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The new test system for flash lamps from Instrument Systems is particularly suitable for the measurement of solar flashes, which are used in development and quality control of solar cells. A dedicated optical probe has been developed specifically for this purpose with a fast shutter for short light pulses of 4.5 ms. This special optical probe forms an ideal measuring station for flash lamps in conjunction with the highly precise CAS 140CT Array Spectrometer. 
The shutter permits a short period of the flash intensity to be analyzed. In order to guarantee reproducible results, the measurement system analyzes the flash lamp in its stable plateau phase with reference to the absolute value and spectral output. The results obtained reveal whether the solar simulator is in conformity with the requirements of DIN EN 60904-9.
Up to three spectroradiometers from Instrument Systems can be linked up forming a cluster to cover a broad spectral range. It is thereby possible to record irradiance over a range of 200 to 2150 nm in just one measurement lasting a few milliseconds. Individual and repeated flashes can be measured at a consistent high level of precision. ]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Instrument Systems present at Productronica 2009</title>
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			<description>Instrument Systems GmbH will again be exhibitor at the Productronica in Munich this year. The leading manufacturer of spectral light measurement equipment will be demons-trating turnkey solutions for LED and display measurement, and spectroradiometry and photometry.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Instrument Systems GmbH will again be exhibitor at the Productronica in Munich this year. The leading manufacturer of spectral light measurement equipment will be demonstrating turnkey solutions for LED and display measurement, and spectroradiometry and photometry.
The shown test set-ups will focus on automated product lines. Both, imaging photometers and colorimeters as well as the spectroradiometers can easily be integrated in fully automated production systems. Thus, in-line production testing of optical parameters with laboratory quality is possible.
Instrument Systems invites any exhibition visitors interested in spectral light measurement to come and see the demonstrations at Stand 144 in Hall A1.]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Instrument Systems achieves accreditation in conformity with ISO 17025</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=32&#38;cHash=28c6659bbf</link>
			<description>Instrument Systems takes pride in announcing accreditation of its testing laboratories in conformity with ISO 17025. Qualification is accompanied by implementation of an advanced quality management system and assures customers measurement and calibration results of the highest quality.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Instrument Systems, leading manufacturer for light measurement systems and based in Munich, takes pride in announcing accreditation of its testing laboratories by the German DATech accreditation body in conformity with ISO 17025. Qualification is accompanied by implementation of an advanced quality management system and assures customers measurement and calibration results of the highest quality.
Accreditation in conformity with ISO 17025 is superior to certification according to ISO 9001, since the qualification involves not only auditing the workflows and documentation, but also includes examining and certifying the expertise of technicians and engineers when they carry out test procedures. <br />Instrument Systems calibrates its measuring instruments in test laboratories that are stabilized for temperature and climatic environment. The technical facilities are also assessed and meet the stringent requirements of the accreditation body. All the internal standards used are based directly on national or international reference standards, e.g. PTB (Germany) or NIST (USA). 
&quot;Our test processes have only changed minimally compared with previously,&quot; reports founder of the company and President Richard Distl, &quot;but the new seal of approval documents the high quality of our work and provides the official confirmation for absolute traceability to international standards.&quot; Distl continued by saying that &quot;for our customers this means enhanced safety and security, and more comparable results.&quot;<br />Light sources that are tested using equipment manufactured by Instrument Systems therefore receive a quality seal that also delivers benefit in later stages of the value chain and is valid worldwide. ]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Instrument Systems at the Laser trade fair in Munich</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&#38;cHash=1074674e9a</link>
			<description>Instrument Systems will again be present as an exhibitor at the Laser World of Photonics in Munich this year. The manu-facturer of spectral light measurement equipment will be demonstrating turnkey solutions for LED and display measure-ment, and spectroradiometry and photometry.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Instrument Systems GmbH will again be present as an exhibitor at the Laser World of Photonics in Munich this year. The leading manufacturer of spectral light measurement equipment will be demonstrating turnkey solutions for LED and display measurement, and spectroradiometry and photometry. 
Prospective customers can visit a selection of test set-ups where they will be shown the latest features of the SpecWin Pro analysis software. Apart from the main products in the categories spectrometer, and imaging photometers and colorimeters, the ISP 1000 integrating sphere recently launched in the marketplace will also be demonstrated live at the stand. This advanced integrating sphere with a diameter of one meter is used to test large light sources and LED modules for applications in solid-state lighting. 
Instrument Systems has recently been accredited in conformity with ISO 17025 and will be providing information on the LED calibration standards that have been just released. This latest product from Instrument Systems is based on the development of special LEDs that manifest exceptionally stable light emission and can be used for calibration purposes. <br />Instrument Systems invites any exhibition visitors interested in spectral light measurement to come and see the demonstrations at Stand 448 in Hall B1. ]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 14:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Telescopic Optical Probe achieves new precision in display measurement</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=26&#38;cHash=7c2bc0635c</link>
			<description>In combination with a spectrometer, the TOP 200 permits precise measurements of radiance and luminance of displays and other light sources. The core of the innovations is a Pritchard style optical design with integrated view-finder camera and an aperture mirror angled at just 15°. </description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The new TOP 200 Telescopic Optical Probe from Instrument Systems has now been launched on the market. In combination with a spectrometer, the TOP 200 permits precise measurements of radiance and luminance, as well as chromaticity of displays, panel graphics and other light sources. The core of the innovations compared with the previous model is a Pritchard style optical design with integrated view-finder camera and an aperture mirror angled at just 15°. This setup provides a perfectly round and sharp measuring spot for maximum accuracy. The internal camera allows the field of view to be visualized at the PC. It thereby facilitates exact positioning of the TOP 200 and focusing on the defined measuring spot. 
A series of easily interchangeable lenses and software-controlled apertures accommodate a large range of distances and measuring-spot sizes. The smallest measuring spot can be achieved with the high-resolution objective lens HRL-90 and is only 75 µm in diameter.
The light radiation is guided to the spectrometer along a multimode fiber. The patented mode mixer from Instrument Systems delivers uniform light transmission in the fiber and thereby facilitates reproducible measuring results, even if the position of the fiber is changed. The measuring error is below 1% compared with an error of up to 20% without mode mixer.
<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Links_sm_02.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link 69 _blank>TOP 200 website</link><br /><br /><img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Datenblatt_sm_02.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link fileadmin/editors/downloads/Products/TOP200_e.pdf _blank>TOP 200 datasheet</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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			<title>New integrating sphere for testing high-power LED modules</title>
			<link>http://www.instrumentsystems.com/news-events/news-item/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=24&#38;cHash=155dd86d02</link>
			<description>The ISP 1000 has been specially designed with a diameter of one meter for precise measurement of the total radiant power and luminous flux of lamps. It is particularly suitable for larger and more powerful LED modules with applications in solid-state lighting. </description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The ISP 1000 Integrating Sphere from Instrument Systems is the latest development by the leading global manufacturer of LED Test &amp; Measurement systems. The ISP 1000 has been specially designed with a diameter of one meter for precise measurement of the total radiant power and luminous flux of lamps. It is particularly suitable for larger and more powerful LED modules with applications in solid-state lighting. 
Test samples can be placed inside the integrating sphere on a height-adjustable sample stage or in a lamp post with suspended or upright configuration. These setups enable the total luminous flux to be determined in 4&#960;. Alternatively, the light radiation can also be launched from outside through a side port, allowing the heat dissipated from large high-power LED modules to be kept out of the sphere. This is why launching light from the side is ideal for testing light engines with applications in solid-state lighting if they have a forward radiation pattern. 
Advanced design and low measurement uncertainty are integral to the ISP 1000. It?s innovative design reduces the effect of compromising influences caused by baffles and ports to a minimum and thereby permits more accurate measuring results than previous designs.
<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Links_sm_03.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link 61 _blank>ISP 1000 website</link>
<img width="16" src="uploads/RTEmagicC_ICO_Datenblatt_sm_03.gif.gif" height="16" alt="" />&nbsp;<link fileadmin/editors/downloads/Products/ISP1000_e.pdf _blank>ISP 1000 datasheet</link>]]></content:encoded>
			
			
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
			
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