High-performance laser scanners – more precise, more compact, more intelligent

The scanCONTROL 8500 laser scanners are the latest generation of high-performance profile sensors. With integrated SMART evaluation, ultra-compact design and high accuracy, they enable precise measurements of 2D profiles and 3D geometries.

As the first laser scanner in its class worldwide, the scanCONTROL 8500 uses Green Laser technology and achieves significantly improved signal stability, even on challenging surfaces. With 4K resolution and high measurement speed, these new models are among the most powerful laser scanners for industrial applications.

Characteristics

・4,224 points per profile – detection of details with maximum accuracy

・25 million points/sec – highest measuring rate in its class

・Innovative Green Laser technology – ultra-stable, low-noise results on all surfaces

・Integrated SMART 3D data processing – no external control module required

・SMART measurement value transmission via fieldbus (PROFINET, EtherCAT, EthernetIP) and native Ethernet (UDP / Modbus TCP)

・Valid 3D – calibrated 3D point clouds via GigE vision

Ultra-compact scanner with integrated signal processing

The scanCONTROL 8500 is the most compact 4K laser scanner with integrated Smart 3D evaluation. The new models offer a compact, powerful and future-proof solution for significantly greater efficiency in industrial quality assurance and process monitoring.

・Ultra-compact design

・Easy integration

・For static integration and robot use

Innovative Green Laser technology from Micro-Epsilon - reliable signal, low noise, maximum precision

As the world's first laser scanners with innovative Green Laser technology, the scanCONTROL 8x00 models offer significantly improved signal stability. Their optimized wavelength reduces noise to a minimum and enables shorter exposure times, greater repeatability and a significantly wider range of applications.

Smart scanner with integrated evaluation

・Integrated data processing in the scanner

・No additional controller required

・Transmission of measurement results directly to the PLC

・More than 80 measurement programs for 2D and 3D evaluation, e.g. gap dimension, angle, step height

Calibrated point clouds for customized integration

・Output of calibrated point clouds

・Valid3D: real 3D data instead of 2.5D

・Evaluation via third-party software or individual software solutions

・GigE Vision / GenICam standard

Optimum cooling for high ambient temperatures

All laser scanners can be equipped with cooling units for operation at high ambient temperatures. Passive cooling ribs, active cooling ribs with fans and customized cooling solutions are available for industrial applications such as plastic extrusion or welding processes.

Optimized for industrial applications


Assembly monitoring: laser scanners inspect the adhesive bead application		Battery cell assembly: Precise alignment & height inspection		Welding automation: gap control and seam inspection		Electronics production: Monitoring of printed circuit board assembly

Powerful software for configuration and application solutions

The 3DInspect software enables simple parameter setting and the convenient creation of 2D and 3D measurement programs. The intuitive user interface enables quick and easy configuration of measurement sequences. Via the integrated automation interface, the measurement programs created are directly stored on the scanner for SMART operation. This allows automated measurements without additional control units.

Simple sensor configuration

・Alignment and filtering of the point cloud

・Intuitive detection and selection of relevant areas

・Valid3D: Real 3D point clouds instead of 2.5D evaluation

Powerful programs for autonomous SMART operation

・More than 80 measurement programs for calculating the desired measurement values

・Combination of several programs for complex measurement tasks

・Transmission of measurement programs to the scanner for autonomous SMART operation