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The high precision surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 is a 3D fringe light sensor which is ideally suited to automated inline geometry, shape and surface inspections on diffuse reflecting surfaces. The surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 stands out due to its compact design and high measurement accuracy combined with high data processing speed. Two models cover different measuring fields.
Unit of Measure

Measurement Area

Start Expanded Measurement Length (X-Axis) at 110 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 55 mm

Start Expanded Measurement Width (Y-Axis) at 110 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 42 mm

Start Measurement Length (X-Axis) at 120 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 67.5 mm

Start Measurement Width (Y-Axis) at 120 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 46 mm

Mid Measurement Length (X-Axis) at 130 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 80 mm

Mid Measurement Width (Y-Axis) at 130 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 50 mm

End Measurement Length (X-Axis) at 140 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 77.5 mm

End Measurement Width (Y-Axis) at 140 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 52 mm

End Expanded Measurement Length (X-Axis) at 150 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 75 mm

End Expanded Measurement Width (Y-Axis) at 150 Millimeter (mm) Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 54 mm

Working Distance

Working Distance - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 130 mm

Working Distance Tolerance - (Z-Axis (Height)) (±)

N/A 10 mm

Working Distance (Extended - (Z-Axis (Height)))

N/A 130 mm

Working Distance Tolerance (Extended - (Z-Axis (Height))) (±)

N/A 20 mm

Specifications

Resolution - (X/Y-Axis (Length/Width))

N/A 40 µm

Resolution - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A 1.0 µm

Note for Resolution - (Z-Axis (Height))

N/A Measured on measuring object with cooperative surface in the mid of the measuring range while the "EnhancedSNR" parameter is enabled and a 3x3 mean value filter is used once at a consistent room temperature of 20 ± 1 ºC.

Repeatability - (Z-Axis (Height) (σ))

N/A <0.4 µm
Acquisition Time1 N/A 0.2 to 0.4 s

Light Source

N/A Light-Emitting Diode (LED)

Direct Current (DC) Supply Voltage

N/A 18 to 30 V

Maximum Current Consumption

N/A 0.5 to 2.5 mA

Digital Interface

N/A EtherCAT (Connection via 2D/3D gateway interface module) EtherNet/IP (Connection via 2D/3D gateway interface module) Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision / GenICam) PROFINET (Connection via 2D/3D gateway interface module)

Digital Inputs

N/A 4 digital I/Os for which parameters can be set (for external trigger, sensor control, output of sensor states).

Digital Output

N/A 4 digital I/Os for which parameters can be set (for external trigger, sensor control, output of sensor states).

Connection

N/A 12-pin M12 socket for digital I/Os 4-pin M12 plug for power supply 8-pin M12 socket for Gigabit Ethernet

Mounting

N/A 3 mounting holes (installation can be reproduced with centering sleeves).

Operation Temperature Range

N/A 0 to 45 ºC

Note for Operation Temperature

N/A Max. permissible operating temperature depends on installation scenario, thermal connection and operating mode. If necessary, external heat dissipation must be used to ensure that the sensor’s internal temperature of 60 ºC is not exceeded.

Storage Temperature Range

N/A -20 to 70 ºC

Shock (DIN-EN 60068-2-27)

N/A 15 g6 ms in XY axis, 1000 shocks each

Vibration (DIN-EN 60068-2-6)

N/A 2 g20 to 500 Hz in XY axis, 10 cycles each

Protection Class (DIN-EN 60529)

N/A Ingress Protection (IP67)

Housing Material

N/A Aluminum

Weight

N/A 1.9 kg

Control and Display Element

N/A 3 LEDs (for device status, power, data transmission)

Sensor SDK

N/A Micro-Epsilon 3D-Sensor-SDK

3D Software

N/A Micro-Epsilon 3DInspect

Software Tool for 3D Geometry Inspection

Software Tool for 3D Geometry Inspection

N/A 3DInspect software for 3D measurement tasks and inspection
The 3DInspect software is a powerful tool for sensor parameter set up and industrial measurement tasks. This software transmits the measurement data from the sensor via Ethernet and provides the data in three-dimensional form. This 3D data is further processed, evaluated and assessed with 3DInspect measuring programs on the PC and, if necessary, logged and transmitted via Ethernet to a control unit. Furthermore, the software enables the storage of 3D data. The 3DInspect software is included in the scope of delivery. For connection to an automation interface, the functional extension 3DInspect Automation is enabled with use of the SC3510 sensors, which also includes comprehensive data logging.

3D View software for 3D visualization
The 3D View software offers a convenient user interface for surfaceCONTROL sensors. This user-friendly software enables quick commissioning and evaluation of the sensor. It offers set up and optimization of parameters and ensures the correct positioning of the measuring object and sensor. The software can also be used to start data acquisition. It visualizes the 3D data obtained and exports it in different file formats (ASCII, CSV, STL, PLY) for further processing.

The 3D View software is particularly helpful for system integrators as it provides important information. They can access all GenICam parameters, which considerably simplifies the integration of the software. For inline applications, the display of the measurement duration allows conclusions to be drawn about the cycle time.

Software Tools for Surface Inspection

Software Tools for Surface Inspection

N/A surfaceCONTROL DefMap3D for individual surface analysis (Not included in standard scope of delivery)
surfaceCONTROL DefMap3D is a comprehensive software solution for the detection and analysis of surface defects. It includes all components and processes required for set up, configuration and evaluation of inspection tasks.

The wide range of features equally supports the analysis of individual parts, the measurement of small series as well as the robot-supported inspection of several measuring fields. Sensor control, calculation of the 3D point cloud and defect detection can be automated using macro commands.

As part of the surface analysis, the software provides several methods of detecting and objectively evaluating shape errors within the surface data. The targeted use of different filter types can reduce the effects of surface structures (e.g. graining). A report containing the inspection results is generated. surfaceCONTROL DefMap3D is available in different versions whose scope of performance is oriented towards different measurement tasks.

Digital shape
The 3D data of the surface is described using polynomials. Depending on their degree, the polynomials have the ability to adapt the shape of the surface like an envelope. The 3D data is compared against the calculated envelope and possible deviations in the surface are identified as defects.

Digital stone
With the 3D data, you can determine the two highest points (point of support) along a line segment in a given direction. Afterwards the gaps between this line and the 3D data are calculated.

Digital light tunnel
The captured 3D data is given defined properties (color, gloss) and optionally reflected on the screen with a diffuse light or a light bar. This is how even the smallest defects become visible and can be assessed visually.

Software

Software

N/A Software integration via Micro-Epsilon's SDK
The surfaceCONTROL sensors are equipped with an easy-to-integrate SDK (Software Development Kit). The SDK is based on the GigE Vision and GenICam industry standards including the following function blocks:
  • Network configuration and sensor connection
  • Comprehensive sensor control
  • Control of measurement data transfer (3D data, video images, ...)
  • Management of user-defined parameter sets
  • C/ C++/ C# library, example programs and documentation
Accessing the sensor via GigE Vision is also possible without SDK if you have a GenICam-compliant software from a third party.

Measuring Principle

Measuring Principle

N/A The surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 works according to the principle of optical triangulation based on fringe projection. Using a matrix projector, a sequence of patterns is projected onto the test object surface. The light of the patterns diffusely reflected by the test object surface is recorded by two cameras. The three-dimensional surface of the test object is then calculated from the recorded image sequence and the knowledge of the arrangement of the two cameras to each other.

Application

Application

N/A 3D Geometry inspection and shape detection

3D measurement of high precision mechanical parts: distance between the holes, planarity and coplanarity of mounting surfaces
Rivet inspection: Width/tilt angle and width/position of rivet
Flatness inspection of high-precision middle boards of smartphone carrier plates

Inspection of electronic components

Planarity inspection of unpopulated PCB substrates
Completeness check of electronic components on fitted PCBs
Monitoring of distance and plane-parallelism of assembled elements to each other and to the base surface (e.g. tombstone effect)

Defect Detection

Detection and evaluation of breaks on clutch discs
Determination of shape deviation defects on the front side of injection-molded parts caused by injection of bridges and joining elements on the rear side

3D Text recognition and detection of finest structures

3D text recognition of embossments which cannot be solved with 2D image processing due to lack of contrast
Detection of finest structures on small components
Inspection of height and thickness of adhesive beading on smartphone shells.

Characteristics

Characteristics

N/A
  • Highest repeatability up to 0.4 µm
  • Best z-resolution from 1.0 µm
  • Automated inline 3D measurement for geometry, shape and surface inspections
  • Up to 2.2 million 3D points/second
  • Fully integrated industrial sensor (IP67) with passive cooling
  • 3D data directly from the sensor
  • Easy integration in all common 3D image processing packets

Additional Information

Additional Information

N/A In addition to the fast data output via Gigabit Ethernet, the sensor offers an additional digital I/O interface. The 2D/3D Gateway II supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT connections. Powerful software tools enable precise 3D measurements and surface inspections. GigE Vision compatibility also allows easy integration into third-party image processing software. The comprehensive SDK for customer software integration rounds off the software package.

The new generation of high-precision inline 3D measurements
The high-precision surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 is a 3D snapshot sensor which is ideally suited to automated inline inspection of geometry, shapes and surfaces on diffuse reflecting surfaces. The sensor works according to the principle of fringe projection, which allows direct 3D measurement of components. The surfaceCONTROL 3D 3500 stands out due to its compact design and high measurement accuracy combined with high data processing speed. Two models cover different measuring fields. With a z-repeatability up to 0.4 µm, the sensor sets a new benchmark in the high precision 3D measurement technology. This is how even the slightest of planarity deviations and height differences can be reliably detected.

In addition to the fast data output via Gigabit Ethernet, the sensor offers an additional digital I/O interface. The 2D/3D gateway offers EtherNet/ IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT connections. Powerful software tools enable precise 3D measurements and surface inspection. GigE Vision compatibility also allows easy integration into third-party image processing software. The comprehensive SDK for customer software integration rounds off the software package.
  • 1 Duration that the sensor requires for the image acquisition of the pattern projections (without processing and evaluation time).
    Applies for exposure times < 6,800 µs.