GFP1600 FPI

GFP1600 FPI

Large Area Stress Measurement System

The GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator) is a large area stress imaging system. Any number of LED light panels can be combined to accommodate any size glass product including full automotive windshields, sidelites, backlites, and sunroofs, or any size architectural glass.


The GFP1600 FPI’s high sensitivity (1 nm) and high retardation range (1000 nm) result in beautifully detailed digital stress images.

Full-Featured Software–DeltaVision™

The GFP1600 FPI Photoelastic Stress Analysis (PSA) System is managed with easy-to-use DeltaVision™ software—a versatile tool for capturing, presenting, analyzing, and archiving photoelastic data.

DeltaVision™ Features

Among many other features, the DeltaVision provides:

  • Complete control of RGB LED illuminator
  • Calibration in retardation: MPa or psi
  • Detailed analysis with point, line, and area interrogation
  • Edge compression and tension values via the Edge-Stress Tool
  • Data export to Excel or similar
Bus bar Stress Image Close-up

GFP1600 FPI Applications

The GFP1600, in conjunction with the FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator), allows for full-field stress images of large glass samples. Easily collect accurate and quantifiable stress data over an entire windshield, window, or other large piece of glass to solve problems in manufacturing, or to create a database of residual stress information. 

Automotive Sunroof Shear Max

Shear Max image of an automotive sunroof. The image above was acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator), an ideal product for measuring stress in large glass samples.

Automotive Sunroof Shear 45

Shear 45 image of an automotive sunroof. The image above was acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator), and shows the temper patterns in the automotive sunroof glass.

Automotive Backlite Shear Max

Shear Max image of an automotive backlite. The image above was acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator). The GFP1600 FPI is ideal for measuring stress in large glass samples.

Automotive Backlite Shear 45

Shear 45 image of an automotive backlite. The image above was acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator). The GFP1600 FPI is ideal for measuring stress in large glass samples.

Tempered Architectural Glass

The image above shows the edge stress in 9mm tempered architectural glass. The image was acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator).

Windshield Air Current Anomalies

The above image of windshield area stress is an excellent example of the capabilities of the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator) to measure stress in large glass samples.

Windshield Air Current Anomalies

The above image of windshield area stress is an excellent example of the capabilities of the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator) to measure stress in large glass samples.

Closeup of Bus Bar/Heater Transition

Bus bar transitioning into heater elements. Residual stress only. Heaters are off. Single ply, no frit. Stress image acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator).

Closeup Crease Line & Defroster

Residual stress of bus bar transitioning into heater elements. Heaters off. Crease line across image. Stress image acquired with the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator).
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GFP1600 FPI Features

The GFP1600 FPI allows for full-field stress images of large glass samples. Easily collect accurate and quantifiable stress data over an entire windshield, window, or other large piece of glass to solve problems in manufacturing, or to create a baseline of images for future reference.

With the GFP1600 FPI, users can easily document stresses created in the forming process due to:

  • Thermal gradients
  • Air currents
  • Crease lines
  • Defrosters
  • Buss bars
  • Solder tabs
  • Temper patterns
Stress Image of Heater Trace

Measurement and Data Analysis Tools

From automotive glass to architectural glass design and manufacturing, the GFP™1600 FPI (Flat Panel Illuminator) is a versatile, capable solution for all of your stress analysis needs. The system has numerous software tools along with a variety of lenses and accessories for imaging and data analysis. View large area stress images, or zoom in for a closeup. Highlight any area and zoom in with a close-up lens to create detailed stress images. (FOV 50mm x 60mm).

Automotive Windshield (Broad View)
Automotive Windshield (Close-up View)
Automotive Windshield (Broad View)
Automotive Windshield (Close-up View)

Clear Visualization

The GFP1600 System acquires stress data by collecting images via a rotating optics wheel. Various polarizer orientations, as well as wave plates, allow the system to calculate stress levels up to +/- 1000nm in seconds.


The images on the right show the various stress states, including Shear 0, Shear 45, and Shear Max. The GFP1600 FPI can also output a visible light image for a direct comparison to the sample being measured.

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Edge-Stress Tool

Analyze data with special processing tools such as the Edge-Stress Tool, which transfoms the data from any edge orientation to show edge compression and tension. The line plot below is of the area outined in the green box in the close-up image above.

Automotive Windshield (Broad View)
Automotive Windshield (Close-up View)
Automotive Windshield (Broad View)
Automotive Windshield (Close-up View)

GFP1600 FPI Specifications

SPECIFICATIONVALUE
Size76mm w × 105mm h × 60mm d
Range1000nm
Repeatability2%
Accuracy0–10nm ± 0.5nm
10–100nm ± 5nm
100nm ± 5%
Frame Rate10 f/s
ResolutionPixel Resolution: 2750 × 1080
LensesAny C-Mount Lens
InterfaceGigE
Specifications are general. Definitive specifications are determined by application and will be reflected in final quote.

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