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News Release from: Graham and White Instruments | Subject: Model LAS1010V Laser Displacement Sensor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2000
The longer distance Laser Displacement
Sensor
GWI Ltd announce the latest addition to their range of optical sensors, the Model LAS1010V Laser Displacement Sensor, which offers position measurement without target contact in the range ± 200mm.
GWI Ltd announce the latest addition to their range of optical sensors, the Model LAS1010V Laser Displacement Sensor, which offers position measurement without target contact in the range ± 200mm to a resolution of 1mm The LAS1010V incorporates the electronics within the sensor housing which is rated at IP-66
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The result is a compact self contained sensor which eliminates the need for the usual external electronics module, and enables direct connection of power supply, signal output, or readout, and which can be accommodated within confined spaces.
The operating principle is optical triangulation, using a 5mw visible laser diode light source designed for 100,000 hours of operation, or 10 years.
The range is ±200mm from a reference point 300mm from the target.
The size of the light spot is less than 5mm Ø, and it is bright red thus ensuring easy target alignment.
Operation is on 12 ~ 24 VDC, with an output of 4 ~ 20mA which is linear and proportional to the measurement range.
Built into the sensor is a comparator circuit offering an adjustable alarm which can be set at any point in the range.
Additional features include warning LED's for low or excess light return levels and out of range positioning.
This sensor is ideal for measurement where the target is soft or deformable, or contact is impossible.
Applications in the area of factory or process automation, medicine, R&D, and production machines are wide and varied.
Thickness measurement on deformable sheet, trip or web material, and also callandered material is typical.
Height discrimination, surface flaw detection, eccentricity, contour and vibration are uses, as is measurement of vehicle ride height above road surfaces.
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