Laser triangulation sensors get a performance boost and new fieldbus variants.
Micro-Epsilon, a precision sensor supplier, has enhanced its optoNCDT 5500 series of laser triangulation sensors with a range of technical benefits, including increased performance and a speed boost, new fieldbus variants, and an additional measuring range of 50mm
The optoNCDT 5500 high-performance laser triangulation sensor can now achieve a measurement rate of up to 150kHz over the entire measuring range. Improved reproducibility of less than 0.04μm ensures maximum precision, while a temperature stability of up to ±0.008% d.M./K ensures consistently reliable measurement data.
The optoNCDT 5500 features intelligent surface control; these algorithms enable fast exposure control and stable measurement results on surfaces where reflections change. Additionally, the sensor is extremely resistant to ambient light and can be used in strongly illuminated environments. The algorithms compensate for ambient light up to 200,000lux.
The optoNCDT 5500 series is available with an additional measuring range of 50mm and new fieldbus variants, including an integrated Industrial Ethernet interface. These features make the optoNCDT 5500 suitable for demanding, dynamic, and high-precision measurement tasks in modern automation environments.
Direct fieldbus connection enables maximum performance, particularly in connectivity and variant diversity, allowing the optoNCDT 5500 to provide greater flexibility. Depending on the model, PROFINET or EtherCAT are available directly on the sensor, enabling the sensor power to be integrated into the PLC without requiring an additional interface module. This minimises installation and wiring effort while facilitating real-time data without time delays.
Parameterisation can be conducted directly via Industrial Ethernet or via the intuitive web interface. The sensor also provides an oversampling function for very fast measurement tasks. Depending on the fieldbus, this enables measurement data to be recorded or transmitted up to 20 times faster than the bus cycle time.
The optoNCDT 5500-PROFINET also supports PROFINET Isochronous Real-Time (IRT) for high precision and deterministic data transmission, making the sensor suitable for highly dynamic applications with high demands on precision and real-time capability.
The new measuring range of 50mm enables the laser sensor to cover applications where a medium working distance is required, such as in quality control, robotics, and industrial automation.
The optoNCDT 5500 sensors are available with measuring ranges of 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200mm, each with a standard and an extended measuring range, expanding the range of potential applications.
