The operation of the colorSENSOR CFO controller requires sensors which are used at the measuring point. You can choose the sensor depending on the measurement task. Moreover, these high-quality sensors with glass fiber optics are characterized by small installation dimensions and robust materials. This makes them particularly suitable for mechanical stress and harsh ambient conditions such as high temperatures. Since the sensor head requires only little space, the sensor can also be used in confined conditions.
Standard sensor for high-gloss surfaces – colorSENSOR CFS1
Characteristics
For solid color, anti-reflective coating or chrome colors
For high-gloss surfaces, diffuse reflection without gloss
Max. working distance 125 mm (with reflective surfaces)
The angular illumination of the CFS1 enables a punctual illumination of the measuring object without influencing the surface. As a result, only the diffusely reflected portion of the surface color is detected. The measuring arrangement is best suited for high-gloss and diffusely reflecting surfaces, since the direct reflection (surface gloss) does not influence the measurement.
Circular sensor structured and metallic effect surfaces – colorSENSOR CFS2
Characteristics
For textiles, paper, metallic paint, sand, granules or masterbatch
For structured and metallic effect surfaces
Homogeneous illumination of the measuring point
Max. working distance 100 mm (with reflective surfaces)
In combination with the performance of the CFO controllers, the ring illumination delivers even more precision thanks to uniform illumination. This compact combination can be used universally, but is also suitable for special solutions (customer-specific adaptations). The homogeneous illumination offers advantages especially on strongly structured or shiny metallic surfaces and provides highest precision in color differentiation of, e.g., white tones.
Transmission sensor for transparent and translucent objects – colorSENSOR CFS3
Characteristics
For films, glass, translucent liquids, PET or filter bottles
For transparent surfaces
Max. distance between receiver and transmitter unit 40 mm
The transmission sensor can be used to measure transparent and translucent products such as filters, films and optical lenses. The measurement arrangement in transmitted light 180°: 0° provides even more precision in combination with the performance of the CFO controllers. Here, the distance variation between the test specimen and the receiver or illumination has no noticeable influence on the measurement result. The transmission sensor can be used universally, but is also suitable for special solutions (customer-specific adaptations).
Reflex sensor for the distinction of materials and parts – colorSENSOR CFS4
Characteristics
For metals, plastic parts, thread locking, coating, packaging
For individual surfaces, direct reflection incl. gloss
Part detection, sorting tasks, presence checking, color checks
Detection of smallest objects from 0.8 mm
Working distance > 300 mm (for reflective surfaces)
The reflex sensor, in combination with the performance of the CFO controllers, provides even more precise distinction of the surface characteristics of materials. The measurement arrangement in the reflective sensor of the transmitter and receiver in 0°: 0° enables quality control not only based on color, but also in combination with the reflection properties of the product surface. This is needed, for example, when sorting different materials such as stainless steel, steel, tin, zinc, aluminum, brass, gold or other colored parts.
scanCONTROL 30x2 laser scanners are powerful profile sensors in terms of size, accuracy and measuring rate. These laser scanners provide calibrated 2D profile data with up to 5.12 million points per second. With a maximum profile frequency of 5 kHz, the scanners are designed for precise profile measurements in dynamic processes. The sensor matrix offers a resolution of 1,024 points with a point distance from 24 µm. This means that even small details can be detected reliably.
High-precision white light interferometers for non-contact distance and thickness measurements
The innovative white light interferometers from Micro-Epsilon set a benchmark in high-precision distance and thickness measurements. These sensors enable stable measurement results with sub-nanometer resolution offering a comparatively large measuring range and offset distance. The interferometers are available in 3 series: the IMS5400-DS for high-precision industrial distance measurements, the IMS5400-TH for accurate thickness measurements and the vacuum-suitable IMS5600-DS for distance measurements with picometer resolution.
Characteristics
Absolute distance measurement with nanometer accuracy
High signal stability due to new evaluation algorithms and active temperature compensation
Large offset distance
Simple parameter set up via web interface
Industry optimized sensors with robust metal housing and flexible cables
Sensors and cables suitable for vacuum
Interferometer for industry and automation
The industrial white light interferometer consists of a robust sensor, a highly flexible sensor cable and a controller in an aluminum housing that can be mounted on a DIN rail. The controller has an active temperature control, which compensates for changes in the ambient temperature and thus achieves an enormous temperature stability. Thanks to its robust design, the interferometer can also be integrated in industrial environments. Cable lengths up to 10 m also allow a spatial separation of sensor and controller. For measurement tasks in clean rooms and in vacuum, vacuum-suitable sensors, cables and cable feed-through accessories are available.
Extreme z resolution and small light spot enable measurements of smallest of details and structures
The interferometer sensors enable a sub-nanometer resolution. In addition, they generate a 10 µm light spot over the entire measuring range. This allows the measurement of small details such as structures on semiconductors and miniaturized electronic components. The light spot is visualized by a pilot laser and facilitates the alignment of the sensor.
Ease of use via web interface
Due to a user-friendly web interface, no additional software is necessary to configure the controller and the sensors. The web interface is accessible via Ethernet connection and enables quick and easy setting of, e.g., averaging, measuring rate and presets.
Modern interfaces for integration into machines and systems
The controller offers integrated interfaces such as Ethernet, EtherCAT and RS422 as well as additional encoder connections, analog outputs, synchronization inputs and digital I/Os. This allows the interferometer to be integrated into all control systems and production programs.
Applications
Positioning the wafer stage using white light interferometers
White light interferometer for mask positioning in lithography
Measuring coating thickness on CFRP and other substrates
The FSC is a non-destructive measurement device for fast thickness measurement of paint and other electrically insulating layers on substrates such as carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP), CFRP with metallic lightning protection and metals. This mobile device consists of a sensor and a controller for operating and display purposes. The system operates in a non-destructive manner using microwaves in the ISM band without requiring any coupling medium. The FSC is, among other things, used in the aviation industry and is certified for use by renowned aircraft manufacturers.
Characteristics
Quick & easy coating thickness measurement
Non-destructive principle - no influence on paints and substrates
No coupling medium required
Configurable, dynamic tilt prevention
Statistical functions
Export of measurement data to USB stick
Qualified by renowned aircraft manufacturers
New: Coating thickness measurement of layers up to 500 μm – FSC1/7
The FSC1/7 is used to determine the coating thickness on CFRP and other substrates and has a measuring range of 500 µm. In contrast to other measuring procedures, no minimum thickness is required which enables to detect even low layer thicknesses reliably. The measurement only lasts for approx. 1 second. The scope of supply includes reference films with known thickness based on which the measurement object can be calibrated. The calibration data can be stored and loaded at any time. The measurement can be exported via a USB connection for external further processing.
New: Coating thickness measurement of layers up to 1000 μm – FSC1000
The FSC1000 is used to determine the coating thickness of CFRP and other substrates. It offers a measuring range of 1000 µm. In contrast to other measuring procedures, no minimum thickness is required. The measurement only lasts for approx. only 1 second. The plastic films included with known thickness allow for the substrate material used to be calibrated. The calibration data can be stored and loaded later. The measurement data can be exported via USB for further processing.
The colorSENSOR CFO is a new controller for precise color recognition in industrial measurement tasks. The CFO series is distinguished by high color accuracy, state-of-the-art interfaces and intuitive operation. The controller is connected to CFS sensors with integrated optical fibers, which can be adapted for different measurement tasks. The colorSENSOR CFO is used in color recognition tasks on interior parts such as head supports, in packaging control or in color sorting tasks with crown caps, closures or labels. The colorSENSOR replaces the LT series models.
Characteristics
High measurement speed for dynamic processes
Large color memory for different test batches
High color accuracy
Color space: XYZ, xyZ, L*a*b*; L*u*v* or u'v'L*
Light source: white light LED
Ethernet/RS232 process interfaces and additional USB port for CFO200
Robust aluminum housing
Protection class IP65
Ease of use via web interface
Options (100): Modbus (TCP/RTU) + Gateway: PROFINET, Ethernet/IP and EtherCAT
Customer-specific calibration
Intuitive operation via web interface
The integrated, intuitive web interface simplifies configuration of the CFO system. The sensor is connected to a PC via an Ethernet interface. The web interface features measurement value display, set up and configuration of e.g. exposure and measurement frequency. Furthermore, the sensor can be adapted to suit different color groups and tolerance space for each color.
Customer-specific calibration
In order to improve the recognition performance and to reduce deviating measurement values between several sensors for a certain configuration, customers can request a customer-specific calibration for the colorSENSOR CFO200. Therefore, the sensor and the controller are calibrated to the customer-specific reference target in the measurement arrangement required. A measurement deviation of Delta E < 1 between the individual systems can be achieved. Due to the calibration, the sensors are exchangeable and measure colors which have almost the same Lab values.
For solid color, anti-reflective coating or chrome colors
