--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "86574-1" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/86574-1/Micro-Measurements-PhotoStress-Plus" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/86574-1/Micro-Measurements-PhotoStress-Plus.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T11:02:35.345Z" last_updated: "2026-10-23T06:16:04.907-05:00" --- # Vishay / Micro-Measurements PhotoStress Plus Analysis System _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Micro-Measurements - Model: PhotoStress Plus - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $3,450.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 1 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 14 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 20X16X14 in, estimated ## Categories - Lab & Analytical > Analytical Instruments (primary) ## Details ### Includes - Analyzer System; Part Number: P920-000309     - TRUMPower PW-140A-1Y120H AC/DC Power Adapter; Part Number: TWA150-12-Q1     - Video Camera Mounting Hardware     - 8-Pin Circular Cable; Part Number: P200-021298 (Approximate Length: 5.5 feet)     - QS-40 3/8-16 UNC Polariscope and Video Camera Mounting Plate     - Polariscope Light Source     - Osram 64627 HLX Halogen Display/Optic Lamp     - Handheld Mount/Handle     - Laser Light Source     - 832 Digital Compensator     - LF/Z-2 Basic Polariscope Head     - Storage Case - Casting Kit; Part Number: P920-000310     - Teflon Carrier Sheets (Pack of 25); Part Number: P920-000286     - Machinist's Level     - Heated Casting Plate     - ASF-1 Adjustable Snap Frame; Part Number: P200-020451     - Calibration Bars (Pack of 3); Part Number: P920-000208     - (3) Leveling Screws     - HCP-4 Heated Casting Plate Temperature Controller     - PSC-1 Calibrator Frame     - Casting Plate Cover     - Storage Case - Accessory Kit; Part Number: P920-000311     - Plastic Mixing Cups for Hardener (Pack of 25)     - (2) Empty 4oz Bottles     - 4oz Bottle of Releasing Agent (Dimethyl-Polysiloxane); Part Number: P100-011454     - Scissors     - Black & Red Grease Pencils     - Glass Rods (Pack of 6)     - Wooden Mixers (Pack of 25)     - Metal Brush Applicators (Pack of 19)     - 4oz Bottle of White Mineral Oil; Part Number: 100-011392     - Venture 12-Ply Gauze Sponges (Pack of 200)     - Paper Mixing Cups for Resin (Pack of 25)     - Storage Case - Camera & USB Compensator Kit; Part Number: P920-000320     - COMP/USB I/F Compensator USB Interface     - GrabBee X+ Deluxe USB Video Interface Card     - USB 2.0 to USB-B Cable (Approximate Length: 18 inches     - Auxiliary to RCA Cable (Approximate Length: 3 feet)     - USB 2.0 to Micro-USB Cable (Approximate Length: 3 feet)     - PhotoStress Plus Software and Manuals CD; Part Number: P100-012156     - JVC GZ-EX310BE Camcorder     - JVC BN-VG114E Battery Pack     - JVC AC-V10E European AC Adapter     - European to American Plug Adapter     - Camera Mount/Adapter     - Ethernet Cable (Approximate Length: 15 feet)     - USB 2.0 to USB-A Cable (Approximate Length: 10 feet)     - Storage Case Part Number: P920-00030S ## Overview Optical stress analysis system utilizing photoelastic coating technology to measure surface strain distributions through birefringent coating response under polarized light. Integrates high-resolution digital camera, circular polarizer, and white light source with computer-controlled image acquisition and processing software. Quantifies principal stress magnitudes and directions via fringe pattern analysis algorithms, supporting full-field strain mapping with 0.1 fringe order sensitivity. Interfaces via USB/Ethernet for real-time data capture and post-processing. Accommodates various coating thicknesses and calibration constants for different photoelastic materials. Applied in structural testing, fatigue analysis, stress concentration identification, and validation of finite element models in aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering applications. ## Function Optically measures and analyzes surface strains in components subjected to mechanical loads utilizing photoelastic coatings. Integrates with digital imaging and light sources to visualize stress distribution in real-time. Interfaces with proprietary software for data acquisition, processing, and graphical representation of stress maps. Used in research, development, and validation environments to ensure structural integrity and performance under operational loads. Compatible with a range of coating materials for various substrate applications, facilitating quantitative stress analysis in complex geometries and dynamic load conditions. ## Platform Optical strain measurement systems designed for integration with digital imaging hardware, equipped with photoelastic coatings and polarizing filters; interfaces with PC-based analysis software for real-time stress analysis in materials; compatible with laboratory and field test setups, connecting via USB or proprietary data acquisition modules; used in mechanical engineering, aerospace, and materials science for stress distribution visualization and quantification on transparent or coated specimens under mechanical loading. ## Application Utilized for full-field, non-contact photoelastic stress and strain analysis, enabling precise identification of principal stress directions and differences. Applications include design validation, stress concentration detection, residual stress evaluation, and load path analysis in mechanical components, structures, and materials. Critical for fatigue life prediction, failure analysis, and optimization of part geometry in aerospace, automotive, civil, and industrial engineering R&D and quality control. ## Accessories LF/Z-2 Reflection Polariscope with built-in digital video camera, electronic compensator with integral data interface for computer connection, PSCalc software for measurement processing, laser light for principal stress direction indication on test part, complete PhotoStress coating application kit including photoelastic coating and special reflective adhesive. The polariscope interfaces include a connection for the digital video camera output and compensator signal output to computer (likely via standard data cable, specifics not documented). The system is standalone and does not require additional mainframe or backplane chassis. ## Interface Requires mainframe chassis for module installation; connectors include USB 2.0 Type-B for data transfer and power, RS-232 serial port 9-pin D-sub female for instrument communication; also features BNC connectors for analog signal input/output and a VGA output (15-pin HD D-sub female) for external display connection. ## Images - - - - -