Optical measuring systems

Content		Possible use	Installation of a width gauge measuring system with four cameras
		Variety of measurements
		Characteristics
		Measuring points in different explanations

Optical systems on-line and without contact capture the geometrical characteristics of the end product, for
carrying out indirect process control.

These systems are best suited to optical quality control and automatic production monitoring. Based on our
long years of experience in process technology and in the production of these systems, our optical measuring
technology is an efficient solution for you and can improve your competitive position.

Take advantage of our total solutions, tailored to your individual needs.

The lighting arrangements, optics, sensors and signal processing are chosen to suit the shape, size and
distance away of the objects to be measured. The optics can be chosen so as to cope with a large range of
different distances between the sensor and the target object. With our wide range of products, from simple PC
systems to the most expensive and complex installations we can find a solution to the many and various
problems in this field. These systems can record a wide variety of measurements, e.g. :

Depending on the complexity of the task, one or more cameras may be installed. The electronics are
integrated in a protective housing, depending on the type of application and the environmental conditions. They
are also protected against unacceptably high temperatures by cooling elements, avoiding unplanned downtime.

The sensor itself, the core element of any optical system, is an intelligent CCD-camera.

The choice of a measuring system depends essentially on the material, the position of the object in the measuring
field and on the manner in which it is moved into this field of view. These considerations are vital, both to the design
of a system that is optimal for the application and also to ensure the desired accuracy.

Each system is supplied with calibrated reference objects already installed, and with a test certificate as proof
that the system conforms to national standards.

Characteristics

Our systems have, among others, the following performance characteristics:

Measuring points in different explanations

The following overview shows you a few examples of possible applications:

Stereoscopic width gauge Measuring system with two or more CCD cameras for use in all cold and hot, flat and tubular applications. The light source is provided by backlight, or by the infrared radiation from the measuring object.

Width gauge with positionable cameras Two or four CCD cameras, positioned according to the nominal strip width, detect the edges of the strip or plate with high accuracy. The system will install in cold and hot area.

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