Our current displacement and dimension sensors:

The laser-line profile sensor scanCONTROL 2800 makes use of the triangulation principle for two-dimensional acquisition of profiles on the most varied target surfaces.
scanCONTROL 2810 is equipped with a pre-programmed signal processor for measurements on beads (buldges, bumps) or grooves (indentations, gaps).

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NEW: In-Focus displacement and position measurement

Typical applications:
• Distances to glossy and transparent surfaces
• Thickness of transparent materials

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optoCONTROL measures dimension of a target or the position of an edge by using the shadow principle. It is used in the production and quality assurance of non-contacting and highly dynamic measurements on running conveyors, extrusion lines, drawing processes, on machines and in automated production.

product overview of micrometers

The non-contact laser sensors of the optoNCDT series use optical triangulation as a measuring principle. The visible laser that is used is rated as laser class 2. Optical displacement sensors measure with a large stand-off distance and a very small measuring spot diameter. As the position-sensitive measuring element either an analog PSD module (series 1605) or a digital CCD array (series 1400/1800/2200) is used in the sensor. For reflecting surfaces a special version of ILD 2200 series is available.

product overview of laser sensors

Typical applications:

• Long distances (up to 250 meters)
• Fast measurements
• High accuracy
• Process control

product overview of Time of flight sensors

Non-contact displacement sensors using eddy current technology measure distances, displacements, or positions of any electrically-conductive target. These objects may have both ferromagnetic and non-contact ferromagnetic properties. Due to the high insensitivity to oil, dirt, dust, moisture, interference fields, etc. the eddy current principle is eminently suitable for applications in harsh industrial environments.

product overview of eddy-current sensors

Non-contact capacitive displacement sensors of the capaNCDT series measure distances, lengths, dimensions, or positions of any electrically-conducting targets (e.g. metals). Due to the use of the guard ring capacitor principle highly linear output characteristics can be realised without additional electronic linearization circuitry. capaNCDT systems are further characterised by their excellent resolution and stability. A linearisation function is integrated for measurement against insulator materials.

product overview of capacitive sensors

induNCDT displacement sensors are especially designed for non-contact displacement and distance measurements against ferritic steel (ferromagnetic materials). These very inexpensive sensors are primarily used in the fields of industrial production and in machinery control.

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The displacement sensors and gauging sensors of the induSENSOR series are using the LVDT (Linear-Variable-Differential-Transformer), an inductive or the eddy current principle. Measurement is performed without any wear and there fore maintenance free. There is no mechanical contact between the movable component of the sensor (= plunger, sleeve etc.) and the measuring coils. The transducer element (plunger, sleeve, etc.) is mounted to the object to be measured.

product overview of linear inductive sensors and gauges

Draw-wire displacement sensors are essentially electronic tape measures and measure the linear movement of a component by means of a wire made of highly-flexible stainless steel strands, which is wound onto a drum by a long-life spring motor. The measuring drum is axially coupled with a multi-turn potentiometer, an incremental encoder, or an absolute encoder. With the draw-wire principle a linear movement is transformed into a rotary movement and converted into a resistance change or into countable increments.

product overview of draw-wire and cable sensors
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The CSP300 Compact Signal Processor is designed for best solving such tasks, where two displacement signals must be combined by an arithmetic function for creating a third signal (output). A typical application is thickness measurement with two sensors mounted oppositely.

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