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The thicknessGAUGE.confocal sensor systems use confocal chromatic displacement sensors for the thickness measurement. The sensors allow for measurements to be performed with outstanding accuracy and high measuring rates. In addition, this innovative measuring technique enables measurements of reflective and shiny surfaces as well as (semi-)transparent measuring objects.
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Specifications

Article Number

N/A 4350127.900

Measuring Width

N/A 200 mm

Operating Range

N/A 32 mm

Measuring Range

N/A 2 mm
Standard Maximum Travel Path1 N/A 280 mm
Accuracy2 N/A <±0.25 µm

Resolution

N/A 40 nm

Measuring Rate

N/A Up to 5 kHz

Calibration

N/A Automatic

Weight (Axis, Drive and C-Frame)

N/A 23 kg

Weight (Bus Terminal Box and Panel Inter-Processor Communication (IPC))

N/A 24 kg

Dimensions of Bus Terminal Box

N/A 300 x 400 x 210 mm

Power Supply

N/A 24 V

Ambient Temperature

N/A Up to 45 ºC

Industry Focus

N/A Energy Industry - Thickness measurement of fuel cells and battery film (coated and uncoated) Material Engineering - Thickness measurement of film, plastic plates, woven materials, wood and ceramics Metal Production - Thickness measurement of metal film, metal strips and metal plates

Powerful Analysis and Control Software

Powerful Analysis and Control Software

N/A thicknessGAUGE systems are equipped with a multi-touch capable software package for analysis, presentation and archiving of monitored production data. This software enables different measurement modes such as fixed track thickness measurement at any position, measurement of the thickness profile, measurement of several longitudinal trends, an SPC package and automated verification of the measuring system's capability. It ensures easy and fast verification of the measuring system capability which is individually adjustable.

Features for Documentation and Process Control

Features for Documentation and Process Control

N/A
  • Article database
  • Production archive
  • Statistical evaluations
  • Limit value monitoring with return back to production (optional fieldbus interfaces)
  • Verification of measuring system capability

Characteristics

Characteristics

N/A
  • Compact complete solution for precise inline thickness measurements up to 25 mm
  • For many types of surfaces/materials due to different sensor technologies
  • Traversing sensors on linear axis
  • Fully automatic calibration
  • 24 V supply for the entire system
  • Integrated software

Additional Information

Additional Information

N/A Thickness measurement with high precision
thicknessGAUGE sensor systems are used for precise thickness measurements of strip materials, plates and sheets up to 25 mm. Several models with different sensor types, measuring ranges and measuring widths enable inline thickness measurements of different materials and surfaces based on an unmatched price/performance ratio.

This fully assembled system comprises a stable frame on which two optical distance sensors are fixed, that detect the thickness of the measuring object according to the difference principle. The sensors are perfectly aligned to each other and calibrated during the assembly. Furthermore, thickness calibration at the factory ensures high precision.

A linear axis moves the sensor system from the parking position to the measuring position. A measurement standard for fully automatic calibration is in the parking position.

Thickness measurement principle
The principle of dimensional, geometric thickness measurement is based on one optical distance sensor on each side of the material. The distance (=operating range) of both sensors is determined in a calibration process based on a measurement standard certified by DAkkS (German Accreditation Body) of which the thickness is added to the sum of the sensor signals in order to determine the current operating range.

Automatic calibration and temperature compensation
thicknessGAUGE systems are equipped with in-situ calibration in order to compensate, e.g., for the effects of fluctuating temperatures. A linear axis moves the thicknessGAUGE to the parking position. The calibration cycles are individually adjustable. In addition to temperature compensation, in-situ calibration enables proper functioning of the system to be verified cyclically and at any time.

The new class for inline thickness measurements
thicknessGAUGE sensor systems are used in industrial environments for precise thickness measurements of strip and plate materials. A linear unit with electromechanical drive enables thickness measurements in traversing mode. Alternatively, fixed track measurements are possible for center-line measurements (center thickness) or for thickness measurements on the edges.

These compact systems are comprised of an integrated linear unit including motor control, a compact bus terminal box, an automatic calibration unit as well as a multi-touch PC with pre-installed software. The entire system is powered via a 24 V source.

100% quality control during production
The thicknessGAUGE sensor systems are used in strip processes and plate production in order to measure the thickness continuously at individual measuring points. These systems are designed in such a way that they can be used as both initial equipment and for retrofitting of existing facilities. Based on high precision and equipped with intelligent sensor technology, these sensor systems are used in various industries.

Features

Features

N/A Ideal for high resolution measurements of highly reflective and shiny surfaces.
Also for transparent and semi-transparent film.
  • 1 Other lengths on request
  • 2 2 Sigma