Jul 13 2010
Pepperl+Fuchs has launched a new, advanced laser light sensor called the LiteRunner400 for three-dimensional measurements of stationary objects. The light sensors can precisely measure objects in either motion or static modes.
Pepperl LR400 Laser Light Sensor
Conventional laser light sensors can measure objects two-dimensionally when they are in standstill mode. However, a three-dimensional measurement of a static object is not possible and can be done only when the object is in motion and needs to be captured a number of times by the laser light sensor.
To solve this issue, the multi-line LR400 laser light sensor has been developed. The LR400 works on the triangulation principle and precisely measures a static object by utilizing a number of laser lines. The LR400 enables users to start the laser lines in any order and allows them to optimize the speed and the performance of the measurement by employing specific measuring strategies for their applications.
The LR400 can be used as a standalone sensor because it has the required processing power to make a complete measurement and evaluation of the object. It is classified as “Laser Protection class 1”, which eliminates complex protection measures. The sensor enables robust measurements even in the presence of background colors and other objects, unlike other traditional camera technology.