The new generation of confocal chromatic measuring systems
Measuring tasks in the glass industry are often a huge
challenge for sensors. The new confocal chromatic confocalDT 2421 / 2422 controllers
ensure reliable, high speed and high precision distance and thickness
measurements on reflecting and transparent objects. The confocal chromatic
sensor product range from Micro-Epsilon is extended with the compact IFS2406-3
sensor. It can be used in restricted spaces and provides precise measurement
values with a large offset distance.
Measuring tasks in the glass industry are often a huge
challenge for sensors. The new confocal chromatic confocalDT 2421 / 2422
controllers ensure reliable, high speed and high precision distance and
thickness measurements on reflecting and transparent objects. The confocal
chromatic sensor product range from Micro-Epsilon is extended with the compact
IFS2406-3 sensor. It can be used in restricted spaces and provides precise
measurement values with a large offset distance.
The innovative confocalDT confocal chromatic measurement system includes a
controller and a sensor connected via a fiber optic cable. The new confocalDT
2421 and 2422 from Micro-Epsilon set new industrial standards in precise,
confocal measurement technology. Available as either a single- or a
dual-channel version, these measurement systems enable a low cost solution
especially for high volume applications. These controllers show off their
strengths especially in the glass industry where high throughput rates are
required. Therefore, it is possible to perform multi-track measurements on flat
glass, two-sided thickness measurements and multipoint thickness measurements
on container glass using only a single controller. Furthermore, they are used
in production control and quality assurance of smartphones and tablets. Data is
output in real time via an EtherCAT interface.The thickness calibration feature
enables precise thickness measurements across the entire measuring range of the
sensor. The measurement process is non-contact, wear-free and almost
independent of surface properties.
Furthermore, the confocal chromatic sensor range from Micro-Epsilon is
complemented by a new sensor model. The IFS2406-3 enables precise displacement
and distance measurements in restricted spaces with a large offset distance,
which means it is ideally suited to applications in the glass industry. Due to
the offset distance of 74mm and a measuring range of 3mm, it is particularly
useful when increased process reliability and protection of sensor and target
against mechanical damage are required. Extremely small objects can be detected
due to the extremely small measurement spot size.
Published by Micro-Epsilon USA on Mar 21, 2018
