1、Designation: F 1753 96 (Reapproved 2006)An American National StandardStandard Specification forClassification and Marking of Single-Lens Scopes for Usewith Archery Bows1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1753; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year ofo
2、riginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers lenses and scopes used inconjunct
3、ion with archery bows. It establishes a standardizedsystem for the classification of these lenses in terms of theiroptical magnification, the marking of the scopes in which thelenses are mounted, and charts depicting the empirical rela-tionship of the apparent magnification the consumer can expectto
4、 obtain when a correctly marked lens is used under specificconditions.1.2 AcuityThe visual acuity of these lenses is related tothe magnification of the lens in general. For the average subjectthere can be an improvement in acuity with lenses havingapparent magnifications of 2 to 43 and a decrement i
5、n acuitywith lenses of 63 and greater.1.2.1 Acuity also is dependent on other factors, such as thespecific individual, lens quality, and the size and quality of therear aperture (peep) used in conjunction with the lens. Beyondthis statement, acuity is not the subject of this specification.2. Termino
6、logy2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 apparent magnification, napparent increase in sizeof an object as viewed through the subject lens held at aspecific distance from the users eye.2.1.2 diopter, nreciprocal of the focal length of the lens asmeasured in metres. One diopter is the rating obtained whenthe consta
7、nt 1 is divided by the focal length value of a lenshaving a 1-m focal length.2.1.3 eye-to-scope distance (ETS), ndistance the (scope)lens is placed from the individuals eye when in use. If theeye-to-scope distance is measured in metres, it is specified as(ESM) and no conversion factor is required in
8、 the apparentmagnification formula. When the eye-to-scope distance ismeasured in inches, it is designated as (ESI). To calculateapparent magnification, the metres-to-inches conversion factorof 39.37 appears in the equation.2.1.4 focal length, ndistance, measured in metres, fromthe center of the subj
9、ect lens to the point where incident planelight waves passing through the lens are brought to the sharpestpossible focus.2.1.5 optical magnification, ncharacteristic of a particularlens defined as the reciprocal of the lens focal length asmeasured in metres and stated in diopters.2.1.6 peep sight, n
10、rear sighting device placed in or ontothe bow string, having a small opening in it that the archerpeers through to view the lens or scope being used as a sightingdevice. The combination of the lens and rear peep sight used inthis manner mimics a primitive telescope.3. Classification3.1 Optical Magni
11、ficationThis is the magnifying powerof a lens as measured by the reciprocal of the focal length ofthe lens in metres. It is expressed as a practical unit in terms ofa focal length equal to one metre (the unit diopter). The largerthe diopter number, the greater the magnifying power of thelens.3.2 App
12、arent MagnificationThis is the apparent increasein object size one experiences when viewing the object throughone of these magnifying lenses. It is dependent on thefollowing two factors:3.2.1 The optical magnification of the scope lens as mea-sured in diopters, and3.2.2 The distance the scope is pla
13、ced from the users eye.3.3 Apparent magnification is defined empirically by thefollowing relationship:Apparent magnification 5 1/1 2 D 3 ESM! (1)where:D = lens optical magnification, diopters, andESM = eye-to-scope distance, m.3.3.1 If the eye-to-scope distance is measured in inches(ESI), the relati
14、onship becomes:Apparent magnification 5 1/1 2 D 3 ESI/39.37! (2)where:ESI = eye-to-scope distance, in., and39.37 = metres-to-inches conversion factor.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
15、 F08.16 onArchery Products.Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F 1753 96 (2001).1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.4 Fig. 1 an
16、d Fig. 2 are graphic representations of themagnification relationship. Individually, one might prefer onechart over the other. Both charts contain the same informationbut display that information in a different format.3.4.1 Given the optical magnification of a lens in dioptersand the distance it is
17、to be placed from the users eye, one candetermine the apparent magnification, that is, 23,33,43, etc.NOTE 1Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are simply the metric versions of the chartsin Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.3.5 Classification ToleranceThe classification of lensesused in archery scopes shall be determined by measurem
18、ent oftheir focal length in metres. These lenses shall be specified asa given diopter and will conform to that classification byhaving a focal length that corresponds to that diopter valuewithin 63%.4. Significance and Use4.1 This specification is intended to ensure uniform classi-fication of the le
19、nses and the marking of scopes to avoidconfusion of the consumer, which results form the use ofdifferent classification and identification systems.4.2 This specification is based on the use of the diopter thatis the reciprocal of the focal length of the lens as measured inmetres.5. Product Marking5.
20、1 Scopes for use on archery bows shall be marked clearlyand permanently with the diopter number of the lens used inthat scope.6. Keywords6.1 archery lenses; diopter; focal length; magnifying sights;scopesRATIONALEA number of manufacturers of lenses and scopes used in archery recognized the need for
21、uniformity in specifying themagnifying power of single-lens bow scopes and contacted Subcommittee F08.16 for assistance. Various lenses were obtained,tests were done to determine the actual and apparent magnification, and mathematical relationships were developed leading tothe establishment of this
22、specification.FIG. 1 Apparent Magnification of Single-Lens ScopesF 1753 96 (2006)2FIG. 2 Apparent Magnification of Single-Lens ScopesFIG. 3 Apparent Magnification of Single-Lens ScopesF 1753 96 (2006)3ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in conne
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25、nsideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100
26、 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).FIG. 4 Apparent Magnification of Single-Lens ScopesF 1753 96 (2006)4
