TIM 40 is a robust industrial camera with an extremely compact design. This thermal imager offers excellent optical resolution and a distance-to-spot-size-ratio of 390:1. With a high frame rate of 80 Hz, the camera is used for monitoring of fast thermal processes. The motorized focus of the thermal imaging camera enables easy focus on targets via remote control. Its compact design makes the TIM 40 ideally suited to serial applications.

The TIM 41 is a robust and extremely compact thermal imaging camera. This infrared camera can be used both with a PC/software and in autonomous operation. The integrated auto-hotspot-finder function reliably measures even moving objects without having to readjust the camera.

This thermal imaging camera is equipped with a motorized focus that enables convenient remote focusing. Therefore, the TIM 41 is ideal for serial use in machinery and equipment as well as in electronic units. In addition, the camera is equipped with an integrated Ethernet interface that can be used to further process data at a frame rate of 25 Hz.

The new thermoIMAGER TIM QVGA infrared camera offers extremely high optical resolution of 382 x 288 pixels. It provides pin-sharp images and is therefore ideal for very small objects which can hardly be detected using common cameras. The maximum thermal sensitivity of 75 mK or 40 mK enables detecting the finest temperature differences reliably. However, the camera remains very small and flexible in its application covering a large temperature range of -20 °C up to 1500 °C.

The thermoIMAGER TIM 640 infrared camera is the smallest VGA-resolution thermal imaging camera in the world, providing thermal images in real time due to its optical resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. With dimensions of 46x56x76-100 mm and weighing just 269 - 340g (incl. optics), the thermoIMAGER TIM 640 is one of the most compact thermal imaging cameras on the market. The scope of supply includes the extensive TIM Connect analysis software.

For the inspection of the surface of components in different places, surfaceCONTROL Mobile is the ideal solution. The portable system, which consists of a laptop and a sensor, can be safely transported in a carry case. It can be mounted on a tripod. The standard measuring area is about 410mm x 300mm.

The surfaceCONTROL Compact system is available for the inspection of small test pieces up to about 200mm x 300mm. The sensor is permanently integrated into a housing. Amongst other things, surfaceCONTROL Compact is suitable for the inline inspection of injection molding and die cast metal components.

When mounting the sensor to a robot, the system can be quickly and easily adapted to different measurement tasks. Six degrees of freedom of the robot are available. According to the requirements, a robot with a certain dimension can be chosen. If the component is positioned on a rotary table as seventh axis, it can be turned towards the sensor reducing the required outreach of the robot. Due to surfaceCONTROL Robotic large components can undergo a complete inspection with only one sensor.

CFS sensors with integrated glass fiber optics

Operating the colorSENSOR CFO controller requires sensors that are used on the measuring point. Depending on the measurement task, the sensors can be individually combined. Sophisticated glass fiber sensor provide benefits due to their minimal installation dimensions, robust materials and are ideally suited to mechanical stress and harsh ambient conditions such as high temperatures. The sensor can also be used in restricted areas as the sensor head requires a minimum of installation space.

CFS2 circular sensor with integrated glass fiber optics

Micro-Epsilon has developed a new circular sensor for relative color measurements. The new CFS2 color sensors combine the advantages of fixed lens sensors with those of an external controller. The CFS2 circular sensors enable the circular illumination of a measurement object. Instead of using a single, bundled light beam, the measuring point is illuminated in a circular and therefore very homogeneous manner. This enables precise color measurements on reflecting and structured surfaces. The compact design of the CFS2 sensors enables much more flexible installation compared to fixed lens models.

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.

The CFO100 is ready for precise, relative color measurements in automation environments. High color accuracy enables reliable recognition of the slightest color differences. Due to the measuring rate of 10kHz, the CFO100 can also be used to monitor dynamic processes.

The CFO200 is designed for high performance, relative color measurements. With a measuring rate of 30kHz, even dynamic high speed production processes can be monitored reliably. High repeatability enables the reliable detection of even the slightest color differences. The color memory offers teach-in of up to 320 colors in 254 color groups.

The colorSENSOR CFO250 is a high-performance controller for precise color recognition in industrial measurement tasks. The internal evaluation of taught-in color values as well as the output via the digital switching outputs takes place at a speed of up to 30 kHz.

Using a simplified 3-byte protocol, the unweighted raw data can also be transmitted directly to a PLC or machine system in Lab or XYZ at up to 500 Hz via a UDP, RS232 or USB interface.