Confocal chromatic sensors                                                                                                   Product Technology

Numerous applications can be solved using different sensor models. As well as standard sensors for high precision measurement tasks, miniature sensors with axial and radial measurement directions are also available. The sensors have a passive design and so do not radiate any heat onto the target, which enables them, depending on the model, to be used in different environments e.g. in a vacuum.
 
 

Confocal miniature sensors for displacement, distance, position – confocalDT IFS2402

confocalDT IFS2402 confocal displacement sensors are especially suitable for high precision applications in restricted installation spaces. These miniature, confocal chromatic sensors with only 4 mm outer diameter and stainless steel case are used within narrow cavities or drill holes. A particular advantage is the sensor model with radial beam path enabling the detection of walls and structures.

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring ranges (mm): 0.4 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5
  •  Linearity max. 0.3µm
  •  Resolution max. 0.016µm
  •  Unique miniature sensors
  •  Measurement in bore holes
  •  Axial or radial version
  •  Steel or titanium housing
  •  90° model with chamfer for exact alignment
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2402"
 

Confocal hybrid sensors for displacement, distance and position – confocalDT IFS2403

The confocal chromatic confocalDT IFS2403 measurement sensor combines the benefits of two successful confocal design concepts. With an external diameter of 8mm, this sensor is as compact as the confocalDT IFS2402 miniature sensor series. However, due to its larger digital aperture, it can receive significantly more reflected light than the smaller 4mm diameter version. These sensors are also available as radial or axial model.

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring ranges (mm): 0.4 | 1.5 | 4 | 10
  •  Linearity max. 0.3µm
  •  Resolution max. 0.016µm
  •  Sensor with hybrid design
  •  Housing made from steel
  •  Increased offset distance
  •  Axial and radial measuring direction
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2403"
 

Confocal chromatic sensors for displacement, distance, position, thickness – confocalDT IFS2404

confocalDT IFS2404 displacement sensors are designed for high precision applications in restricted installation space. Based on a special lens technology, these sensors provide high resolution and a small light spot diameter. They are ideally suitable for serial applications.

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring range 2mm
  •  Linearity max. 1 µm
  •  Resolution 0.040 µm
  •  Distance and one-sided thickness measurements
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2404"
 

New: Compact, confocal 90° sensor for precise distance measurements – confocalDT IFS2404/90-2

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring range 2 mm
  •  Linearity max. 1 µm
  •  Resolution 0.040 µm
  •  For applications involving large quantities
  •  90° lens for installation in restricted spaces
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2404"
The confocalDT IFS2404/90-2 90° sensor is designed for precise measurements of displacement, distance, position and thickness. This sensor is equipped with a 90° lens and is therefore ideally suited to installation in restricted spaces. Based on a special lens technology, the confocalDT IFS2404 sensors provide high resolution and a small light spot diameter. They are ideally suitable for applications involving a large number of pieces.
 

New: Confocal sensors for displacement, distance, position, thickness – confocalDT IFS2405

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring ranges (mm): 0.300 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 30
  •  Linearity max. 0.15 µm
  •  Resolution max. 0.01 µm
  •  Distance and one-sided thickness-measurements
  •  High sensitivity
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2405"
confocalDT IFS2405 are confocal displacement sensors for extremely precise applications. These confocal chromatic sensors offer large offset distances and tolerate tiltings. They are used for common measurement tasks and are in addition suitable for one-sided thickness measurement of transparent materials. New: This sensor is now also available with a measuring range of 6 mm which is ideally suitable for measurements from a safe distance to the target.
 

Compact sensors for precise displacement and thickness measurements – confocalDT IFS2406

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring ranges (mm): 2.5 | 3 | 10
  •  Linearity max. 0.75µm
  •  Resolution max. 0.024µm
  •  Distance and one-sided thickness measurement
  •  Small light spot
  •  Vacuum compatible sensor
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2406"
The confocal IFS2406 series stands out due to its compact design and high precision. As well as distance measurements on reflecting or transparent surfaces, the sensor can also be applied in one-sided thickness measurement of transparent film, plates or layers. Due to its axial and radial measuring directions, the IFS2406-2,5 sensors are suitable for vacuum applications and extremely versatile in terms of its use.
 

90° sensor for displacement and surface roughness measurements – confocalDT IFS2407/90-0,3

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring range (mm): 0.3
  •  Linearity: max. 0.75µm
  •  Resolution: max. 10nm
  •  Ideal for displacement and roughness measurements
  •  Small measurement spot size: 6µm
  •  High sensitivity and large tilt angle
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2407"
The confocal chromatic confocalDT IFS2407/90-0,3 90° sensor is designed for precision displacement and surface roughness measurements. The sensor is equipped with a 90° lens and is therefore ideally suited to installation in restricted spaces. The lens in the sensor generates a small measurement spot size, which enables a high spatial resolution. The small measurement spot size combined with a large tilt angle enable roughness measurements where maximum precision is required.
 

New: High precision for distance, roughness and thickness measurements – confocalDT IFS2407-0,1

The confocalDT IFS2407-0,1 sensor is designed for high precision measurements of distance, roughness and thickness. The high numerical aperture (NA 0.8) enables the thickness measurement of transparent objects with a minimum thickness of 5 µm. Another light-intensive sensor model featuring NA 0.7 is specially designed for high speed processes.

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring range (mm): 0.1
  •  Linearity: max. 0.05 µm
  •  Resolution: max. 3 nm
  •  Ideal for distance and roughness measurements
  •  Light-intensive sensor variant for high speed processes
  •     available (NA 0.7)
  •  Small measurement spot size: 3 µm
  •  High sensitivity and large tilt angle
  •  Thickness measurement of transparent objects from 5 µm
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2407"
 

New: Confocal chromatic sensor with high tilt angle – confocalDT IFS2407-3

The confocal chromatic confocalDT IFS2407-3 sensor has a large measuring range of 3 mm while offering a large offset distance. Due to its large tilt angle of ± 30°, the sensor is particularly suitable for measurements on curved surfaces such as gearwheels or external threads.

 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring range (mm): 3
  •  Linearity: max. 0.75 µm
  •  Resolution: max. 20 nm
  •  Large offset distance approx. 28 mm
  •  Max. tilt angle ± 30°
  •  Ideal for measurements on curved and reflecting surfaces
 
Data sheet "confocalDT IFS2407"
 
 

 

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