MICROTRAK 3: 1D Laser Displacement Sensor
MICROTRAK 3: 1D Laser Displacement Sensor An essential measurement tool for process automation, quality control and tool automation control. Request Quote Download Brochure Compact laser triangulation sensor head for easy integration to machine control system High resolution, high speed laser displacement sensor (non-contact linear displacement sensor) utilizes the latest CMOS sensor technology that challenges even the most difficult measurement applications. The Microtrak™ 3 is an essential measurement tool for process automation, quality control and tool automation control, for applications such as, thickness measurement, dimensional displacement, part profiling, vibrations testing, build-up [...]
MICROTRAK 4: 1D Laser Displacement Sensor
MICROTRAK 4: 1D Laser Displacement Sensor Accurate and repeatable displacement measurements from highly reflective to dull surfaces Request a Quote Download Microtrak 4 Brochure Compact digital laser displacement sensor head with stable and accurate measurements The latest 1D laser displacement sensor from MTI provides excellent speed and accuracy for even the most difficult applications and provides data output and power through a single USB cable. The MicroTrak 4 is the ultimate 1D laser sensor for measuring height, thickness, displacement, vibration, and more, with a sensor frame rate of 40k Samples/sec. and [...]
Common Test and Calibration Uses of the 1510A Portable Signal Generator
Introduction As one of the most versatile and powerful hand-held signal generators on the market, the 1510A is a two-channel, battery-powered, microprocessor-controlled direct digital signal generator. It has an average battery life of 3 hours of continuous use. Weighing in at under two pounds, makes it ideal for use in the field. There are many different ways this sophisticated device can be leveraged to perform precise test and calibration of equipment, wires, cables, sensors and much more. Use Case #1 | Sensor Simulation You can simulate sensors during system development, bring-up, and test. Often during [...]
Capacitance Guide for Industrial Applications
Accumeasure Digital Capacitance System D Series Gen 3 View Product Capacitance Displacement and Gap Measurement Probes View Product Accumeasure Analog Capacitance System View Product Basic Principles of Capacitance Capacitance is defined as the ratio of the change in an electric charge to the corresponding change in its electrical potential (or voltage). Capacitors ; components designed to store electrical charge, consist of conductive parallel plates that are electrically separated by a dielectric material, such as air or an insulating layer. MTI’s technology is built on the principles of parallel plate capacitor measurement. A probe [...]
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Selecting a Displacement Sensor / Measuring System
Capacitive displacement sensors Capacitive displacement sensors are non-contact devices that are used for measurements at a high-resolution. It can also be used to check the position of any conductive object as well as measure the width or density of non-conductive materials. Capacitive displacement sensors have a large variety of uses including precision thickness measurements, assembly line testing, assembly metrology, and semiconductor processing. Capacitive displacement sensors can be found in manufacturing facilities all around the globe. There’s more to selecting the proper type of displacement sensor and measurement system than meets the eye. To select the appropriate type of device [...]
Target Material and Characteristics
Target Material and Characteristics Transparent/Opaque Targets There are a number of measurement systems that are capable of measuring a target that is opaque. When it comes to transparent targets, the measurement system being used must match the material of the target being measured. For example, if you’re attempting to measure plastic you should use a contact-type measurement system such as a micrometer. When performing a soft target measurement, such as film, a non-contact measurement system (such as a laser displacement sensor) should be utilized. Hard/Soft Targets Objects made out of hard material (such as a block of wood), would [...]
What is Measurement?
Measurement is about determining the quantifiable attributes of a target object. Examples of these attributes include: length weight distance thickness position capacity size The following sections explain more about what measurement is – and isn’t. Why is measurement misunderstood? Sometimes, people use the term “measure” instead of “calculate” or “quantify”. All these terms are related, but they’re not the same. For clarity’s sake, think of measurement as a single action that you perform with instrumentation. Collectively, “instrumentation” describes devices (i.e., instruments) that measure, indicate, and sometimes record values. Today, there are many different types of specialized measuring instruments. Bakers [...]
What is a displacement sensor?
What are Displacement Sensors (Displacement Gauges) and Dimension Measurement Systems? What is a displacement sensor? A displacement sensor (displacement gauge) is primarily used to measure the range of where an object has to travel and in relation to a reference position. Displacement sensors have multiple uses. Its primary use is for dimension measurement to figure out an object’s width, height, and thickness. Accuracy, application and usage environment is required when selecting the best equipment. What is a measurement sensor? A measurement sensor is a device that is used to measure an object to ascertain its dimensions such as by [...]
ProTrak HD: 2D/3D Laser
ProTrak HD: 2D/3D Laser Accurate Long Range Non-contact Laser Sensor for 2D and 3D profiling Download Brochure Request a Quote Accurate Long Range Non-contact Laser Sensor for 2D and 3D profiling The ProTrak HD long range profiling laser displacement sensor is built to satisfy the most demanding automated dimension, angle, curvature and height in the industrial application. At a fast speed of 6,000 frames per second and up to 2.5µm resolution, it also has measuring of up to 800 mm. 1 gigabit per second transfer rate 6,000 [...]