Description
Ram Optical Instrumentation 00200 Optical Video Probe ROI 28mm Microscope OVP
The RAM Optical Instrumentation (ROI) 00200 is a precision Optical Video Probe (OVP) — a passive optical coupler designed to connect a video camera to a microscope or other imaging system's photo port. It provides a direct, high-quality optical path between the microscope's image plane and a video camera, enabling real-time display, capture, and documentation of microscope images without the use of a separate relay lens system. The body is constructed of machined aluminum with a black anodized finish and a knurled focus adjustment ring for fine camera focus.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Ram Optical Instrumentation, Inc. (ROI)
- Model / Instrument No.: 00200
- Type: Optical Video Probe (OVP)
- Patent No.: 4,884,878
- Upper mounting port: approx. 28mm diameter × 28mm deep
- Lower mounting port: approx. 24mm diameter, internally threaded
- Focus adjustment: knurled ring on main barrel
- Body: machined aluminum, black anodized finish
- Includes: probe unit only — no camera, cables, or mounting hardware
Applications
Optical video probes like the ROI OVP are standard accessories in microscopy-based imaging setups. They are commonly used in semiconductor fabrication and wafer inspection, electronics assembly quality control, materials research, and biological laboratory environments where a live video feed or recorded documentation of the microscope field of view is needed. The OVP mounts directly to the trinocular or photo port of a compound or stereo microscope and accepts a standard video camera on the output end, routing the optical image through to a monitor or frame-grabber system. RAM Optical Instrumentation produced the OVP series primarily in the 1980s and 1990s for use in semiconductor and electronics inspection lines, where real-time video monitoring of microscope images was becoming standard practice. These probes remain fully functional passive optical devices and are still sought out for legacy inspection setups and custom imaging configurations.
This RAM Optical Instrumentation 00200 Optical Video Probe (OVP) has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The black anodized body is clean with no visible cracks, chips, or damage, and the front optical lens element is intact and clear. The knurled focus ring turns smoothly. This is a passive optical coupler with no internal electronics. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Ram Optical Instrumentation |
Model: |
00200 |
MPN: |
00200 |
Type: |
Optical Video Probe / Microscope Camera Coupler |
SKU: |
46521 |
Seller Notes: |
Probe unit only — no camera, cables, or mounting hardware included. |
Patent Number: |
4,884,878 |
Instrument Number: |
00200 |
Upper Mounting Port Diameter: |
Approx. 28mm diameter x 28mm deep |
Lower Mounting Port Diameter: |
Approx. 24mm diameter (threaded) |
Form Factor: |
Inline optical coupler / tube assembly |
Application: |
Microscope video documentation, semiconductor inspection, QC imaging |
Compatible With: |
Microscopes and optical systems with 28mm or 24mm threaded photo ports |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This RAM Optical Instrumentation 00200 Optical Video Probe has been inspected and is in good used condition. Body is clean with no visible damage; front lens is intact and clear. Passive optical coupler. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |