803-MCL Metric Length Reference Kit

Configurable length reference bar for laser trackers

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803-MCL Metric Length Reference Kit

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Our 803-MCL Length Reference Kit provides a length for use during laser tracker or scanner jobs.  Use it to establish system scale when using single measuring instruments or when bundling multiple instruments together.  Or use it to verify system accuracy and stability during a measurement job.  Many of our customers shoot a length reference bar at the beginning, middle, and end of a job to gain confidence that nothing moved or changed during the shoot.

The 803-MCL consists of a kit of our metric Invar tubing and connectors, two of our 1.5INV magnetic SMR nests (for a 1.5" SMR), and four 15199 square support feet.  SMRs are not included with this kit.  The Invar tubing elements are individually NIST-traceable.  Invar is an excellent material for this application due to its extreme stability over a wide temperature range.

Invar tubes 12587 Series
Tube length tolerance ±0.003mm
Total stackup error ±0.013mm
803-MCL with two SMRs and clamp-on feet

803-MCL in case

803-MCL Invar Kit Components

803-MCL Invar Kit Components

Individual components may be assembled to produce lengths from 175mm to 2.8m, in 125mm increments. The table below specifies all included components.

Picture legend Part number Description Quantity
A 12587-G6 500mm Invar tube 4
12587-G5 250mm Invar tube 2
12587-G4 125mm Invar tube 2
B 1.5INV-25mm SMR holder 2
C 15199 Clamp-on Foot 4
D 12406-G1 Stainless steel Invar
system connectors
10
no photo 12421-G1 Plastic case 1
n.a. n.a. NIST traceable certification for kit yes

Specifications

Approximate weight:  kit and case, 17 lbs. (7.7 kg); shipping, 22 lbs. (10 kg)

Thermal expansion coefficient:
0.68 x 10−6 in./in.°F for temperature range of 0-200°F
(1.26 x 10−6 m/m/°C for temperature range of −18°C to 93°C)
Invar tubing:  1" (25.4 mm) diameter Invar with stainless steel end caps, having 3/8" x 24 internal threads on each end.

Finish:  Oil and stain resistant PVC jacket, yellow.

Case:  Plastic case with foam insert

May be used with...

  • Any 1.5" SMR