Recalibration for Optical Instruments

Maximize the performance and reliability of your test systems with our comprehensive recalibration services for OptoEYE, OptoColor, and OptoGreyscale.

What is recalibration service? How does it work? Service solutions FAQs

Meaningful Measurements

Regular recalibration of your imaging optics is essential for maintaining your equipment's precision, reliability, and performance. Over time, even the best systems can experience slight drifts in alignment or accuracy due to environmental factors and regular use. Without recalibration, the data you rely on becomes less trustworthy, leading to inaccurate measurements, reduced productivity, and potential product quality issues.

What is our Recalibration Service?

OptoFidelity's recalibration service is designed for products utilizing OptoEYE, OptoColor or OptoGrayscale, such as the OptoFidelity Production IQ, OptoFidelity WG-IQ, and custom-built systems.

By choosing OptoFidelity's recalibration services, you ensure that your instruments consistently deliver precise, actionable results. Our comprehensive calibration process minimizes downtime, extends the lifespan of your equipment, and guarantees that every measurement is accurate and meaningful.

Plus, with our service, you never have to worry about scheduling—we handle everything, ensuring your recalibrations are completed on time and hassle-free.

How does it work?

All recalibrations are conducted at our OptoFidelity Calibration Lab, with a typical turnaround time of 3–4 days. We recommend recalibration every six months, up to 12 months.

During calibration, your instrument's camera is calibrated in accordance with the SI system of units. Once the instrument is reinstalled, system alignment is performed to ensure the camera and projector are mechanically aligned, correcting any past alignment errors and optimizing performance.

Upon completion, your system will be fully aligned and up-to-date, and accurate, reliable measurements will be delivered, accompanied by an OptoFidelity Calibration Certificate verifying the calibration.

Choose the right solution for your needs

Whether you choose to manage your instruments or opt for the convenience of our OptoRotation™ service, we provide flexible solutions to meet your specific needs. We also ensure that your recalibrations are completed on schedule, providing all necessary materials to keep your system running smoothly and without disruption. Recalibration services can be integrated into your Service Level Agreement (SLA) for continuous support. OptoRotation is exclusively available as part of an SLA package.

OptoRotation™

We supply a spare instrument as part of the service, removing the need for extra equipment management. This approach minimizes downtime, allowing you to maintain seamless operations throughout the process.

Minimal system downtime

Instrument on-site swap

No instrument management needed

Case-dependent instrument revision at no additional cost

Available exclusively as part of an SLA

Spare Part for Calibration

Purchase a spare instrument to keep your system operational while your main unit is recalibrated. This approach minimizes downtime, allowing you to maintain seamless operations throughout the process.

Minimal system downtime

Instrument on-site swap

Manage your instruments

Calibrate Existing Instrument

Recalibrate your instrument without a spare part. This option is ideal if you perform measurements infrequently and can accommodate some system downtime while seeking a cost-effective solution.

Cost-effective

System downtime is not an issue for your operations

Step 1

OptoFidelity experts remove the instrument from your system.

If you’ve chosen OptoRotation or the Spare Part solution, a calibrated instrument will be installed and aligned simultaneously to keep the system running.

Step 2

The removed instrument is sent to the OptoFidelity Calibration Lab for recalibration.

If you opt for OptoRotation or Spare Part, your system will continue running with the spare instrument.

Step 3

Once recalibration is complete, the instrument will be shipped back for installation and alignment.

In the case of OptoRotation or Spare Part, the calibrated unit will be stored and ready for the next recalibration cycle.

Step 4

Each recalibration comes with an OptoFidelity Calibration Certificate, confirming that your system is up to date and delivering accurate measurements once again.

Calibration Certificate

The OptoFidelity Calibration Certificate is an official document provided after each recalibration, verifying that your system meets the required accuracy standards. It confirms that the calibration process was completed in compliance with the SI system of units, ensuring precise and reliable measurements. The certificate proves that your equipment is up to date and guarantees consistency in performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I recalibrate my instruments?

For accurate and meaningful measurements, we recommend every six months, up to 12 months.

What happens if I don't recalibrate?

Customers may leave their optics uncalibrated, but without proper calibration, the results become unreliable. This makes it difficult to trust the data and limits our ability to provide accurate analysis.

Why is recalibration necessary if my equipment seems to be working fine?

Recalibration is necessary even if your equipment appears to be working fine because accuracy can gradually drift over time due to environmental factors and regular use. Regular recalibration ensures that your equipment maintains its precision and delivers reliable data, preventing unnoticed discrepancies that could impact performance and results.

I have a tailored product from OptoFidelity, which has OptoColor. Can it be recalibrated?

Yes, all products that have our OptoColor or OptoGrayscale can and should be recalibrated.

Is performing regular calibration on my system enough, or should I consider other things throughout the system's lifecycle?

Regular calibration is a great start, but it's not enough to ensure optimal performance throughout your system's lifecycle. We offer additional services to address maintenance, upgrades, and system adjustments to help you maintain peak performance over time. Read more about our Service Packages.