µMETER-SLM

Product Types – SLM Systems for a highly accurate measurement of discrete parts from 10 mm up to approx. 5 m

µMETER-SLM – all Sensor Types SLM system with continuous transmitter and receiver arrays for a highly accurate final measurement of discrete parts during longitudinal transport – Measurement of plates, profiles, tubes, beams, bolts, rolls, … up to max. 5 m in length LED-based transmitted light sensor consisting of light transmitter and light receiver arrays Currently for measurement material lengths from 10 mm to almost 5 m Typical measurement accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm per meter measurement length Measurement in material flow at up to 250 m/min Different sensor lengths for the following maximum measurement material lengths: 0.1m / 0.4m / 0.8m / 1.2m / 1.5m / 1.9m / 2.3m / 3.0m / 3.7m / 4.1m / 4, 8m Maintenance-free, permanently calibrated Easy integration in existing coveyor technology Standard Interface: RS485 Additional Interfaces – optional Communication via bus systems – optional Sorting Control – optional Sorting Mechanism – optional Conveyor Technology – optional

Example sensor – for short lengths up to 126 mm

µMETER-SLM-L0.1 Short-SLM system for accurate final measurement of discrete part lengths in a throughfeed for parts from 10mm to 126mm in length. LED-based transmitted light sensor consisting of light transmitter and light receiver arrays For measurement material lengths from 10 mm to max. 126 mm Sensor Length: ca. 185 mm Typical Measurement Accuracy +/- 0,05 mm

Example sensor – for long lengths up to 4860 mm

µMETER-SLM-L4.8 System for accurate final measurement of discrete parts in a throughfeed, for part lengths up to approx. 5 m LED-based transmitted light sensor consisting of light transmitter and light receiver arrays For measurement material lengths from 10 mm to max. 4860 mm Sensor Length: ca. 5000 mm Typcal Measurement Accuracy +/- 0,5 mm for 5 m measurement length

Technical Data – SLM Systems for a highly accurate measurement of discrete parts from 10 mm up to approx. 5 m

Accessories – SLM Systems for a highly accurate measurement of discrete parts from 10 mm up to approx. 5 m

Interface Box for PC Operation SLM-BOX

Interface box for connecting the SLM system to a PC or laptop. Allows for easy connection and supply of the SLM sensor. With RS485 output interface and plug-in power supply.

Shielded Cables SLM-K3, K10

Sensor cable for connecting the two SLM sensor lines with each other and for connection to an interface such as SLM box or bus module, a controller or a display.

Length Display SLM-DISPLAY-BOX	Interface box with length display for connecting the SLM system to a PC or laptop. Box with RS485 output interface and plug-in power supply.
Control/Control Unit SLM-CONTROLLER	Display and Control Unit for the SLM sensors provide the following features: Display of all measurement values Display of sensor status Input of preselection lengths Reset of current length Cutting contact, pre-contact output Sensor parameterization
Sorting Control SLM-SPS	The SPS sorting control for the SLM sensors provide the following features: Operation via Touch-Screen Display of all measurement values Input of nominal lengths Input of low and high tolerance values Output of sorting signals Product data management Measurement data storage

Measurement Tripod SLM-TRI

The shorter SLM sensors are lightweight and therefore very well suited for mobile measurement in conjunction with the ELOVIS tripods (TRI). The TRI tripod consists of: tripod, boom with joint, sensor attachment to the boom with ball head and sensor mounting plate.

PC Software SLM-CMS

The CMS configuration and monitoring software is used for SLM operation, adjustment of setpoint and tolerance values as well as the display and storage of measurement values on a PC, laptop or tablet computer. The CMS software is mainly used for manual measurements.

Profibus-DP, ProfiNet-RT, Ethernet-IP µSPEED-PB, µSPEED-PN, µSPEED-EN

Standard bus interface modules with the following output: Length (in m) , speed (in m/s), status signal (valid/invalid)

Casing for Air Purge SLM-HSE	The stainless steel casing SLM-HSEe serves to protect the sensor lines from contamination and inappropriate ambient temperatures. The HSEe must be kept clean with suitable scavenging air.
Quick-Change Protective Foil µSPEED-QCF	The quick-change protective foil μSPEED-QCF (Quick-Change Foil) is designed for use in harsh environments with heavily polluted ambient air. The QCF allows the replacement of an older protective foil in minutes and prevents the need to clean the actual glass of the sensor system.

Conveyor Technology and Sorting Technology

Conveyor technology, conveyor belts, carriages, slide rails, push-out devices and sorting machines are offered together with experienced partner companies.

Measurement Principle – SLM Systems for a highly accurate measurement of discrete parts from 10 mm up to approx. 5 m discrete part length measurement

The discrete part to be measured passes through the SLM System without stopping in longitudinal direction. As soon as the discrete part is located completely between both sensor arrays (a light transmitter array and a receiver array), a measurement is automatically triggered. To ensure that the measurement can take place with high accuracy, the discrete part already has to be separated while in supply, however, a distance between two subsequent discrete parts of only 10 mm to 50 mm is sufficient. In addition, the measurement object should pass the SLM system as straight as possible, because the SLM system measures the shadowing of the measurement object in the transmitted light. While the measurement object is twisted or inclined, the measured projection can cause a measurement which is rather too long or too short, depending on the object’s width and torsion. Furthermore, it is beneficial if the edges of the measuring object are cut at right angles and there are no ridges, cutting waste or chips left over on the front surface. The active measurement light line is only 2 mm high and is located in the middle of the sensor profile, which has a cross-section of 30 x 30 mm.

Videos – SLM Systems for a highly accurate measurement of discrete parts from 10 mm up to approx. 5 m

Product-Tutorial – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems – SLM Setup
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems – Manual Tube Measurement
Application Video – SLM/2 Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems – Length Measurement System for long discrete parts SLM/2 – Aluminium profiles
Application Video – SLM/2 Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems – Length Measurement System for long discrete parts SLM/2 – tubes
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems -Measurement of profile length with SLM
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Measurement of film sheet length after cutting, before sorting/packaging
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Length Measurement on cut tubes
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Width Measurement of rolls
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Part Length Measurement on short plastic profiles at high speeds
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Part Length Measurement of 354 mm long plastic profiles after extrusion and cut
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Small tubes in manual part guidance
Application Video – SLM Length-Section Light Scanner Part Length Measurement Systems Width Measurement of Rolls with SLM

Downloads – Length Section Light Scanner Discrete Part Length Measurement System

SLM – Product Overview