Jan 29 2011
Metrology equipment company, Micro-Epsilon, has introduced a new laser sensor called the optoNCDT 1710-1000 with a measuring range of 1 m. The sensor has a 1 m standoff distance and thus it can measure displacements at a remoteness of up to 2 m.
Micro-Epsilon's Laser Sensor, the optoNCDT 1710-1000
The optoNCDT 1710-1000 features an in-built controller in a small 200 x 83 x 48 mm package. The light spot’s diameter is constant throughout the entire beam path. The sensor’s measuring rate is 2.5 kHz and thus enables a resolution of 100 ìm without averaging.
The optoNCDT 1710-1000 offers a voltage range of 0 to 10 and a current range of 4 to 20 mA and RS422 or USB outputs. It is utilized to measure objects, whose degree of freedom of movement is very high.
The optoNCDT 1710-1000 can be used for measurements under adverse ambient environment such as measuring an object in a vacuum condition or from a safe distance. The sensor can measure ultra target temperatures or in a situation where the sensor cannot be placed near the target.
The optoNCDT 1710-1000, like other devices in the 1700 line, has the unique RTSC circuit to obtain real-time reparation of surface impacts. This feature enables a high quality signal from the target surface even when varying reflections happen from the surface.
Source: http://www.micro-epsilon.com