Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Laser Distance Sensors measure variety of surfaces.
Press Release Summary:
Class II, eye-safe MR L-1 Distance Laser Sensors are intended for non-contact measurement of solid, semi-solid, or fluid surfaces in inside and outdoor environments. Manufactured in solid aluminum IP65 metal housing, they come with RS232 or RS422 serial port, terminal strip with programmable analog output, and digital output for error signalization. Products handle distance measurements from 8 in. to 660 ft with accuracy from ±0.06 to ±0.1 in.Original Press Release:
Metrology Resource Company Introduces New Class II Laser Distance Sensors for Non-Contact Measurement of Solid, Semi-Solid and Fluid Surfaces Inside and Outside
ORTONVILLE, Michigan --- A new generation of rugged, versatile and high performance laser distance sensors for non-contact measurement of solid, semi-solid or most fluid surfaces in a wide variety of inside and outdoor environments has been introduced by Metrology Resource Company (MRC) of Ortonville, Michigan.
The new Class II, eye-safe MR L-1 Distance Laser Sensors from MRC is available for short and long distance measurements from 8 in. (0.2 meters) to 660 ft (200 meters). Accuracy varies from +/- 0.06 in. (+/-1.5 mm) to +/- 0.1 in. (+/- 3.0 mm), depending on the sensor. Measurement time is approximately 0.3 seconds. Measurement beam diameter varies from 6 to 60 mm (0.24 to 2.4 in.), depending on the distance measured.
Applications are varied and include vehicle spotting of such items as cranes, cages in mine shafts, automatic guided vehicles; distance measurement to buildings or military targets; profiling railway tunnels, caverns, mine shafts, material sheet or towers; distance of material handling equipment such as conveyors; general level measurement in large tanks or silos; distance measurement in explosion endangered areas or in docking super tankers plus numerous others.
Distance Sensor Described
The highly versatile MRL1 Distance Laser Sensors from MRC comes with an RS232 or RS422 serial port for easy Windows-based communication. A single RS422 line has connections for up to 10 modules.
A standard terminal strip with programmable analog output can be set to correspond to any part of the measuring range. Two switches on the strip can be set up to signal strategic measuring points for closer monitoring and safety. A digital output for error signalization is standard.
Other benefits of the MRL1 Distance Laser Sensors include easy on site installation without the need for calibration and standard configuration software for easy updating of operating parameters.
The sensor is housed in a solid aluminum IP65 metal housing for higher temperature application and applications in dirtier industrial environments. Temperature range varies from + 122°F (+50°C) to -40°F (-40°C). An optional built-in heater is available for lower temperature operations.
Power supply for the unit is DC 24 V or 30 V and power consumption 2.5 A @24V.
About Metrology Resource Co.
Metrology Resource Co. distributes a wide range of sensors varying from surface scanners for the visual check of object surfaces for scratches, pores, pits, voids and other such variables, to single point sensors such as auto focusing, co focal and triangulation to White Light Interferometers.
For more information on the MRL 1 distance laser sensors, contact Metrology Resource Company, P. O. Box 396, Ortonville, MI 48462 or Telephone 1-800-660-2680 or (248) 628-8671, FAX 248-628-8712 or e-mail david@metroloqyresource.com. Metrology Resource can also be found on the web at www.metrologyresource.com.
