BPC300 Photochromic Lens Spectrophotometer

  • BPC300 Photochromic Testing System
  • BPC300 Photochromic Testing System
  • Transmission Measurement of Photochromic Lens
  • BPC300 Optical Probe
  • BenWin+ Software Screenshot

The fully automated BPC300 enables product testing of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses in accordance with international standards, and the development of photochromic formulations.

The versatile BPC300 permits darkening and fading-back kinetic studies, whilst the modification of sample temperature, conditioning beam illuminance and spectrum accounts for a broad range of lens exposure conditions. An optional polarising lens capability is on offer for the extension of the measurement scope.

Core benefits

Features

  • Monochromator based, collimated tuneable light source (280-780nm)
  • Temperature-controlled water bath with mount for plano lens sample
  • AM2 conditioning beam (including facility to attenuate and filter spectrum)
  • Optically chopped monochromatic beam with lock-in signal recovery enables measurement under AM2 activation
  • Automated reference level measurement
  • Fully-automated by Windows application including establishment and running of pre-defined measurement profiles
  • Generation of measurement report including parameters required by standards

Applications

  • ISO/ EN 8980-3:2013 - "Ophthalmic optics. Uncut finished spectacle lenses. Transmittance specifications and test methods."
  • ISO/ EN 12312-1:2013 - "Eye and face protection. Sunglasses and related eyewear. Sunglasses for general use."
  • ANSI Z80.3: 2015 - "Non-prescription Sunglass and Fashion Eyewear Requirements."
  • A S/NZS 1067-2016 - "Sunglasses and fashion spectacles."

Reported Parameters

  • τV0 : Luminous transmittance in the faded state at (25±2)°C
  • τV1 : Luminous transmittance in the darkened state at (25±2)°C
  • τV0 /τV1 : Photochromic Response
  • Lens category
  • Colourimetric parameters: CIE 1931 & CIE Lab
  • τSUVA : Mean UVA spectral transmittance weighted by AM2
  • τSUVB : Mean UVB spectral transmittance weighted by AM2
  • Qsign : Visual attenuation coefficient for red, green, blue and yellow incandescent
  • τsb : Solar blue light transmittance
  • The rate of darkening and fading at a single wavelength

Optional reports include:

  • τVW : Luminous transmittance at (5±2)°C
  • τVS : Luminous transmittance at high temperature (35±2)°C
  • τVA : Luminous transmittance at reduced solar simulator level and (25±2)°C

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