With the launch of the new optoNCDT 1900 laser triangulation sensor with EtherCat, Micro-Epsilon has developed a high-performance sensing solution for plant and factory automation. This sensor enables high-precision displacement, distance and position measurements in a multitude of measurement tasks, while offering high cost-efficiency.
Thanks to the integrated Industrial Ethernet (EtherCat) interface, the sensor offers a number of advantages, particularly for fast processes and the networking of multiple devices and machines. Integration via EtherCat into a bus system can be carried out using standard protocols (TCP, UDP, FTP), thus facilitating communication. Thanks to direct data output via EtherCat, measured values are available in real time. An oversampling function also contributes to the rapid recording of measurement values. This means that measurement data can be transmitted four times faster than the PLC's cycle time allows.
The sensor is also equipped with intelligent surface control. Advanced surface compensation works with new algorithms to deliver stable measurement results even on demanding surfaces. The sensor is extremely resistant to ambient light and can also be used in brightly lit environments.