The new measuring range of 30 mm complements the surfaceCONTROL 3D 3xx0 series of geometry, shape and surface inspection systems for matt targets. This sensor is suitable for smaller objects with a maximum dimension of 31 mm x 19.5 mm. The working distance between sensor and object is 130 mm. In addition to the high resolution of 0.7 µm in the z-direction, this variant also offers precise horizontal measurement with an accuracy of 16 µm. For measurements in harsh production environments or for use on robots, the sensor is embedded in a sturdy aluminum housing and certified with protection class IP67.

The surfaceCONTROL sensors are used in electronics production, among other applications. Printed circuit boards are usually subjected to quality control to ensure that the quality of the conductor tracks, solder joints or surface coatings meets the specifications. Errors such as short circuits, interruptions or faulty soldered connections can be easily detected. The SC35x0-30 is particularly useful for checking very small structures on assembled electronic modules. It can be used, for example, to check the correct placement of the smallest SMD components on the PCB. In addition to height measurement in the z-direction, the horizontal accuracy of the measurement is also crucial here.

The two new models of 30 mm and 240 mm extend the Micro-Epsilon 3D surface metrology portfolio from very small to large measurement objects. The sensors deliver very high data quality. The surfaceCONTROL sensors can be used to implement solutions for inline quality control that use the 3D-Inspect software or proprietary software solutions as required