Next generation confocal chromatic sensor system                                                                 Product Technology
 
The compact confocal IFD2411 measuring system is a factory-calibrated measuring system for industrial series applications. As well as displacement and distance measurements, the system enables even thickness measurements of transparent materials. The IFD2411 confocal chromatic measuring system is a complete channel which contains a controller and an adapted sensor with measuring ranges of 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm and 6 mm. This measuring system is ideal for series applications.
 
 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring ranges (mm): 1 | 2 | 3 | 6
  •  Adjustable measuring rate up to 8 kHz
  •  Resolution from 12 nm
  •  Linearity from 0.5 µm
  •  For precise distance and thickness measurements
  •  Most compact confocal controller on the market
  •  Robust IP40 aluminum housing
  •  Direct PLC connection due to Industrial Ethernet
 

Most compact design with highest performance

Thanks to its extremely compact design and its robust IP40 aluminum housing, the controller of the IFD2411 measuring system can be integrated in almost all existing plants and systems. In addition, integrated DIN rail mounting enables fast installation in the control cabinet even when the installation space is limited. The housing of the IFD2411 controller is up to 300% smaller than of comparable controllers for unsurpassed lightness of only 335 grams.

  

Now with integrated Industrial Ethernet interface
 
The confocal controller is now even smarter - thanks to the integrated Industrial Ethernet interface, you integrate the full sensor performance directly into your PLC. You benefit from real-time data without time delay and with reduced installation effort. In Ethernet mode, the IFD2411 can be set via the intuitive web interface. Industrial Ethernet ensures that the settings are automatically applied to the PLC environment. This eliminates time-consuming setting efforts in the programming environment.
 

Optimized for industrial series applications
Its compact design makes the IFD2411 ideal for OEM applications.

Ease of use via web interface

Due to a user-friendly web interface, the entire configuration process is carried out without using any additional software. The web interface can be accessed via Ethernet and provides set up and configuration options. Materials are stored in an expandable materials database.

  
 

Applications
 
 
 

 

 

Next generation confocal chromatic sensor system                                                                 Product Technology
 
The confocalDT IFD2415 and IFD2410 are powerful confocal sensors with integrated controller. The space-saving IP65-housing enables fast integration into plant equipment and machines as no optical fiber is required. Furthermore, the IFD2410 and 2415 are ideally suited to high precision distance and thickness measurements in industrial series applications. In addition, the IFD2415 can be used with transparent materials for multi-layer thickness measurements of up to 5 layers. The active exposure time regulation of the CCD line enables fast and stable measurements of varying surfaces even in dynamic processes up to 25 kHz. The measuring system is also characterized by high luminous intensity which enables fast and reliable measurements even on dark surfaces.
 
 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring ranges (mm): 1 | 3 | 6 | 10
  •  Adjustable measuring rate up to 25 kHz
  •  Resolution from 8 nm
  •  Linearity from 0.25 µm
  •  For precise distance and thickness measurements up to 5 layers
  •  All-in-one: sensor and controller in one compact housing
  •  Easy integration, as no fiber optics required
  •  Robust IP65 aluminum housing
  •  Direct PLC connection due to Industrial Ethernet
  •  Ideal for series applications
 

Now with integrated Industrial Ethernet interface
 
Their integrated Industrial Ethernet interface (EtherCAT) allows for the IFD2410/2415 sensors to be directly integrated into the PLC without any additional interface module. You benefit from real-time data without time delay as well as reduced installation and wiring effort. The sensor is parameterized in Ethernet mode via the intuitive web interface. Industrial Ethernet ensures that the settings are automatically applied to the PLC environment. This eliminates time-consuming setting efforts in the programming environment.
 

Optimized for industrial series applications
Its compact design makes the sensor ideal for series applications.

Easy integration in plants and systems

The space-saving IP65-housing enables fast integration into plant equipment and machines as no optical fiber is required. Due to the compact design of sensor and controller in one housing, the measurement signal is transmitted directly to the controller and evaluated there. The sensor is mounted either via three threaded holes in the controller housing or via a radial clamp on the sensor head. The versatile connection options via EtherCAT, analog, encoder or RS422 allow easy integration into existing plants and systems.

  
 

Ease of use via web interface

Due to a user-friendly web interface, the entire configuration process is carried out without using any additional software. The web interface can be accessed via Ethernet and provides set up and configuration options. Materials are stored in an expandable materials database.

  
 

Applications
 
   
 
 

 

 

Fast laser distance sensor for outdoor applications                                                                 Product Technology
 
The new optoNCDT ILR1171-125 laser distance sensor is used for distance measurements max to 270m and particularly impresses in outdoor measurements. Due to the laser time-of-flight principle with infrared light and a measuring rate of up to 40 kHz, high energy pulses are achieved, allowing stable measurements with very good signal quality. In addition, this better compensates for interfering influences such as fog or rain. The high temperature stability allows applications at temperatures from -40 °C to +60 °C. Thanks to its compact dimensions, the sensor can also be integrated into the smallest installation spaces.
 
 

 Characteristics

  •  Measuring range without reflector (m) 125
  •  Measuring range with reflector (m) 270
  •  Linearity ±60 mm
  •  Resolution 1 mm
  •  High measuring rate of 40 kHz
  •  Robust industrial design with protection class IP67
  •  Infrared laser class 1
  •  Easy integration into existing systems
  •  Measurement onto static and dynamic targets
 
 

 

 

What is the functional priciple of optoNCDT ILR2250?

The optoNCDT ILR2250 is a laser distance measuring device that precisely measures distances in the range of 0.05 m to 150 m without contact. The measurement target can be clearly identified by the red laser measuring point. The maximum range depends on the reflectivity and surface properties of the target.

 

The device works on the basis of phase comparison measurement. High-frequency modulated laser light is emitted in the process. The light diffusely reflected and phase-shifted by the measuring object is compared with the reference signal. The magnitude of the phase displacement makes it possible to determine the distance to the nearest millimetre.

 

 

  

The distance measurement can be started in various ways:

  •  A command can be sent by a PC or another control unit via a serial RS422 interface
  •  External triggering
  •  Using the autostart function
 

What is the measuring principle of optoNCDT ILR2250?

Light in the visible wavelength range is modulated with suitably chosen frequencies such that the exact distance can be derived from the multiple of the relevant modulation wavelength contained in the distance to be measured and from the size of the remaining interval. The remaining interval is measured using analogue phase comparison methods. Several modulation waves are used to determine the distance. 
 

Evaluation of the phase displacement for determining the distance

  

 

 
 
 

SMR - Start of measuring range, minimum distance between sensor and target

EMR - End of measuring range (start of measuring range + measuring range), maximum distance between sensor and target

MR    - Measuring range
 
 
 

 

 

What is the measuring principle of interferoMETER?

The controller uses a spectrometer to convert any light signals that it receives from the sensor. It then calculates distance values using the integrated signal processor (CPU) and transfers the data via its interfaces or the analog output.

 

Polychromatic white light is generated by an SLED. The light is coupled into an optical fiber.

 

 

With a sensor for distance measurement, the light of the fiber is separated by a beam splitter. Part of it radiates a firmly installed reference object. The other part radiates the measurement object. The light reflected by both the reference and measurement object is received by the sensor and conducted into the controller.

  
 

This is followed by the spectral decomposition and radiation of the detector. The light reflected by both the reference object and the measurement object overlaps. The interferometric measuring principle (superposition of waves) is used. Detection of distances and thicknesses is possible with amplification and elimination.

 

With a sensor for thickness measurement, the reference is omitted. This is why no distance measurement is possible.

 

Sensor and controller are one unit, as the sensor’s linearization table is stored in the controller.

 

This unique measuring system allows for highly precise measurement of targets. It is possible to measure both diffuse and reflecting surfaces. For transparent layer materials, thickness measurements can be conducted in addition to distance measurements. Shadowing is avoided because sender and receiver are aligned along one axis.

 

The excellent resolution and the small beam spot diameter make it possible to measure surface structures. However, measurement deviations may occur if the structure is of a similar size to the beam spot diameter or if the maximum tilt angle is exceeded (e.g., with groove edges).
 

Term Definitions

SMR - Start of measuring range. Minimum distance between sensor surface and target

MMR - Mid of measuring range (=start of measuring range + 0.5*measuring range)

EMR - End of measuring range (=start of measuring range + measuring range)

         - Maximum distance between sensor face and target       

MR - Measuring range
 
 

Distance sensor IMP-DS, measuring range and output signal at the controller
     
 

Thickness sensor IMP-TH with working distance and operating range
 
 

 

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