Shutter Systems

Vincent Associates manufactures a number of shutters, mounting accessories, cables, shutter drivers, etc, these devices used together some or in part are referred to as a shutter system. Shutter systems find use in microscope systems, telescope systems, many types of camera systems, laser systems – to turn a laser on and off, protection of Photo Multiplier Tubes, in an optical system within a vacuum, controlling the calibration in an IR camera, providing precise exposures in a digital camera system, etc. 

			Model	Aperture	Time to Open
		CS Series (Unique Patented Design) –Applications: Video Imaging, Telescopy, Microscopy, and Holography –Long Lifetime –Small Size to Aperture Ratio	CS25 25 mm 9.0 msec CS35 35 mm 13.0 msec CS45 45 mm 14.0 msec CS65 65 mm 29.0 msec CS90 90 mm 70.0 msec
		DSS Series - There are no protruding components allowing flush mounting on either side of the device. - Circular envelope and concentric aperture allow for easy and fast integration into customer specific applications. - Simplicity of design allows for unprecedented ease of scaling from apertures as small as 10mm.	DSS10 10 mm 5.0 msec DSS20 20 mm 12.5 msec DSS25 25 mm 12.6 msec
		LS Series (Laser Switching) –Applications: Video Imaging, Telescopy, Microscopy, and Holography – Operation Frequency up to 400 Hz	LS2 2 mm 300 µsec LS3 3 mm 500 µsec LS6 6 mm 700 µsec
		NS Series (N-CAS® Patent Pending Design) –Features patent pending Non-Contact Actuation System (N-CAS) to provide accurate and reliable shutter operation –Versatile design allows for shutters to be easily configured bi-stable, normally open or normally closed –Five bladed design minimizes outside diameter to fit where space is at a premium –Machined aluminum body allows for direct mounting to flat surfaces	NS15B 15 mm 3.0 msec NS25B 25 mm 5.0 msec NS25S 25 mm 5.0 msec NS45B 45 mm 12.0 msec NSR25S 25 mm 5.0 msec
		VS Series –Applications: Video Imaging, Telescopy, Microscopy, and Holography – Ideal For Custom Applications – Fast Open Times	VS14 14 mm 1.5 msec VS25 25 mm 3.0 msec VS35 35 mm 13.0 msec
		XRS Series (X-RAY Shutter) – Applications: X-Ray Switching – Capable of Blocking up to 30 keV Continuously	XRS14 14 mm 20.0 msec XRS25 25 mm 10.0 msec XRS6 6 mm 20.0 msec