Cross-Section Light Scanner
Width-Height-Diameter Measurement Systems

Optical Micrometer for determining edge distances cross to the transport direction

The width height diameter measurement systems μMETER-X of ELOVIS are used for non-contact cross-section measurement of profiles, strip goods and discrete parts in the production process, during conveying movement in the longitudinal direction. The highly accurate measurement in the light scanner generally serves production monitoring, process optimization and documentation of the delivery status of all manufactured goods. μMETER-X systems use light reflection or transmitted light. μMETER-X systems are maintenance-free, permanently calibrated and measure largely independent of the material. As a kind of “optical caliper”, μMETER-X systems are used for cross-section measurement, profile measurement as well as measurement of width, height, diameter … of web, tape, profiles, tube, plate, board, beam, bolt and roller made out of different materials.

Product Types – Cross-Section Light Scanner – Width Height Diameter Measurement Systems

µMETER-X-TLS

System for high-precision measurement of width, height, diameter, gap, position, edge distance and segments

  • Transmitted light based sensor consisting of light emitter and light receiver
  • Sensor types for scan widths from 45 mm to 95 mm
  • Resolution from 1 µm
  • Linearity +/- 10 µm
  • Reproducibility up to < 5µm
  • Distance emitter/receiver from 100 mm to 1900 mm
  • Software packages available for various measurement parameters: Width, height/thickness, edge shape, multiple width, … distance of object edges/surfaces
  • Sensors are cascadable (multiple sensors can be daisy-chained to cover larger measuring ranges)
TLS Durchlicht Sensor

µMETER-X-VIS/3D

Width, Height, Diameter Measurement Systems with 3D signal evaluation:

  • Camera-based sensor for incident and transmitted light consisting of camera and illumination
  • Sensor types for measuring widths from 60 mm to 1250 mm
  • Sensor types for measuring depths from 80 mm to 2000 mm
  • typical measuring accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm
  • Software packages for various measurement parameters available: width, height/thickness, edge shape, multiple width, … distance from object edges/surfaces
  • Sensors are cascadable (several sensors can be linked together to cover higher accuracies or larger measuring ranges)

µMETER-X-VIS/2D

Width Height Diameter Measurement Systems with 2D Signal Evaluation:

  • Camera-based sensor for incident and transmitted light consisting of camera and illumination
  • Sensor types for measuring widths from 0.3 mm to 875 mm
  • typical measuring accuracy of +/- 0.5 mm
  • Software packages for various measurement parameters available: width, height/thickness, multiple width, … distance from object edges
  • Sensor is cascadable (several sensors can be linked together to cover higher accuracy or larger measuring ranges)

Cross-Section Light Scanner – Width Height Diameter Measurement Systems
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µMETER-X: TLS-Wx VIS/3D-Wx VIS/2D-Wx
System Components Transmitted light scanner (transmitter and receiver) 3D Vision-System 2D Vision-System
Product Types different measuring field sizes different measurement field sizes different measurement field sizes
Measurement Field (Width) 45 mm and 95 mm 3 mm to 1.250 mm 0,3 mm to 875 mm
Measurement Field (Depth) 100 mm up to 1900 mm 80 mm to 2.000 mm
Measurement Resolution 1 µm (Linearity: +/- 10 µm) typically:
width: ± 0,05 mm to ± 0,9 mm
depth: ± 0,01 mm to ± 0,5 mm
typically:
only width: ± 0,03 mm bis ± 1 mm
Repeatability < 5 µm depending on system ± 0,01 % to ± 0,5 % (confidence interval 1σ)
Arrangement of the Sensor System horizontally, vertically or also diagonally horizontal, vertical or diagonal horizontal, vertical or diagonal
Measurement Frequency up to 2500 Hz up to 1000 Hz up to 500 Hz
Measurement Distance between Gauge and Measurement Object 20 mm to 150 mm 150 mm to 2.500 mm 150 mm to 500 mm
Interfaces Ethernet/EtherCAT Ethernet/EtherCAT 1 x RS-485
I/Os Input: Trigger
Output: Sync
Input: Start, Calibration
Output: Status
I/O Type not galvanically isolated 24 V logic (HTL), high level dependent on operating voltage RS‐422 Gauge
Available Data Measured values, status Measurement values, signal quality, status, valid measurement
Fieldbus Optional:

Profibus-DP, ProfiNet-RT, Ethernet-IP

Optional:

Profibus-DP, ProfiNet‐RT, Ethernet‐IP, …

Protection Class IP64 IP50 IP67
Dimensions
(LxWxH)
depending on maximum measuring field size depending on maximum measurement field size
Power Supply 24 VDC (11 … 30 VDC) 12 – 24 VDC
Weight up tp 2,5 kg depending on maximum measurement field size
Light Wavelength and Category 1M, 670 nm (red) – according to DIN EN 60825-1 : 2015-07 Class 2, <100mW average, wave length 450nm 1 mW  up to 20 mW Infrared
Ambient Temperature 0 to 50°C – non-condensing, outside temperature range external cooling / heating required 0 to 50°C ‐ not condensing, beyond of temperature range external cooling/heating required
Humidity Environment should be dry, no condensation Environment should be dry, no condensation

Cross-Section Light Scanner – Width Heigth Diameter Measurement Systems
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Standard Interface

Interface Box for PC Operation

µMETER-X-BOX

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

Sensor Cable

Shielded Cables

µMETER-X-K3, K10

Sensor cable for connection to an interface such as µMETER-X-Box or bus module, a controller or a display.

Displays and Control Units

Display of Measurement Values

µMETER-X-DISPLAY-BOX

Interface box with measurement value display for connecting the sensor system to a PC or laptop. Box with RS485 output interface and plug-in power supply.
Control/Control Unit

µMETER-X-CONTROLLER

Display and Control Unit for the sensors provide the following features:

  • Display of all measurement values
  • Display of sensor status
  • Input of preselection lengths
  • Reset of current length
  • Actuator Contact
  • Sensor parameterization
Sorting Control

µMETER-X-SPS

The SPS sorting control for the µMETER-X 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

Mobile Equipment

Measurement Tripod

µMETER-X-TRI

The µMETER-X 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.

Software

PC Software

µMETER-X-CMS

The CMS configuration and monitoring software is used for µMETER-X 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.

Fieldbus and Communication Modules

Profibus-DP, ProfiNet-RT, Ethernet-IP

µMETER-XPB, -PN, -EN

Standard bus interface modules with the following output: Measurement Value (in m) , Speed (in m/s), Status Signal (valid/invalid)

Cross-Section Light Scanner for Width Height Diameter Measurement

The material to be measured passes through the measurement area across the conveying direction of the µMETER-X System in longitudinal direction. As soon as the material is located on the same height as the sensor, the corresponding cross-sectional dimension is automatically and continuously determined. To ensure that the measurement can take place with high accuracy, the measurement material has to be as clean and dry as possible. In addition, the measurement object should pass the µMETER-X system as straight as possible. The measurement principle can be described as optical micrometer / measuring cross-section light scanner for measurements in the production cycle. The µVIS-3D system is based on a laser light-section concept in incident light. But the µVIS-3D system can also process transmitted light information. The µVIS-2D system is based on shading of a reflector by the measuring material.

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APPLICATIONS

Width, height, diameter
of profiles

Do you measure the widths and heights of profiles in random samples, because optical micrometers can only cope with p...

non-contact-width measurement

Widths Measurement of webs, strips and boards

Widths of webs, tapes and plates are usually measured by hand in random sample inspections because contact measuremen...

Width Height Edge
Distances in Incident Light

The measurement situation prevents the use of a transmitted-light system for the measurement of widths and heights or...

Measure Free-Forms
and Profiles 2D / 3D

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APPLICATION EXAMPLES

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Width and thickness for narrow web/strap

Width and thickness for narrow web/strap

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