Micro-Epsilon's 100kHz true analogue laser displacement sensor

The optoNCDT 1610 / 1630 measurement system comprises of a sensor and separate controller and a 2m connecting cable as standard. The controller is equipped with both analogue (current and voltage) and Ethernet interfaces. There are 14 versions of the sensor available, with measuring ranges from 0.5mm up to 200mm and maximum measuring speeds due to an very fast, analogue PSD (position sensing detector) in the sensor head.

Micro-Epsilon's optoNCDT 1610 series measures at a frequency response rate of 10kHz and is available in measuring ranges from 0.5mm up to 200mm. Dynamic resolution is 0.06 per cent to 0.1 per cent FSO. Maximum linearity is +/- 0.2 per cent.

The optoNCDT 1630 operates at a frequency of up to 100kHz and is available in measuring ranges from 0.5mm up to 50mm. Dynamic resolution is 0.1 per cent to 0.18 per cent FSO. Maximum linearity is +/- 0.3 per cent.

Each sensor is supplied with Micro-Epsilon's ILD Tools software for easy set up and configuration of the sensor and controller. All the settings can be implemented via a Windows user interface on a PC or laptop. The parameters are sent to the sensor via the serial interface and can also be saved for future use if required. ILD Tools also includes a module that displays and saves measurement results. Connection to the PC is via the sensor cable with USB converter.

The optoNCDT 1610 / 1630 series can also be used with Micro-Epsilon's CSP2008 universal controller - a powerful, flexible programmable controller that enables the real-time processing of up to six input and output signals from the company's laser and optical sensors. The CSP2008 is able to process up to six digital or analogue input signals: two internal (via the front panel), plus four external signals via plug-in Ethercat modules. Ethercat can also be used as an external interface for connecting further sensors and I/O modules.

Protection in harsh environments

The sensor is supplied with a controller and a 2m connecting cable as standard. The sensor head is protected to IP64 (controller to IP40). However, for harsh environments, three types of protective enclosure are available for the sensor head:

• The SGH housing is fully enclosed with an integrated front window, which the sensor measures through. The water-resistant housing (IP68) protects against aggressive solvents and detergents
• The SGHF housing provides optimum protection for the sensor using integrated compressed air cooling, which provides protection from fluids
• The SGL housing has an open slot for air purging of the measurement gap as well as sensor cooling

For more information on the optoNCDT 1610 / 1630 series of laser displacement sensors, please email [email protected], or visit www.micro-epsilon.co.uk.