The new profileGAUGE C.ODC is a precise sensor system for biaxial profile, diameter and position measurement of ultra-fine wires and round materials. The measuring system was specially developed for inline measuring tasks in industrial processes: Two optoCONTROL 2700 precision micrometers integrated in an X arrangement are pre-assembled, aligned and wired. The measurement is carried out simultaneously on two axes, reliably recording exact diameter, contour and position values. The measured values can be flexibly calculated and processed by the customer via the control system or a higher-level evaluation system.

Precise diameter measurement from 30 µm

With the profileGAUGE C.ODC, non-contact diameter measurements from 30 µm are possible. A decisive advantage is the active tilt correction: tilting of the measurement object is detected and the measured values are automatically adjusted to the actual alignment. This effectively prevents deviations in measured values due to tilting. The tilt correction works over the full measuring rate of 5 kHz and is available in the measuring programs for outside diameter, wire and contour measurement. Thanks to the optical measuring principle, transparent objects such as glass or plastic can also be reliably measured.

Focus on synchronization and process reliability

Measured values can be recorded either synchronously or asynchronously. In synchronous operation, the profileGAUGE C.ODC delivers values for both axes simultaneously, enabling high-precision position determination, such as center axis positions in motion. The integrated contamination detection identifies even the smallest impurities - both on the glass panes and in the measuring field - and can output the states "clean", "restricted" and "contaminated" to avoid measurement value distortions. A protective glass is optionally available to protect the optics from damage in harsh environments. A purge air attachment can also be used to clear the beam path so that foreign particles have no influence on the measurement result. The standard fieldbus interfaces EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP or PROFINET are available for simple automation connection; standard protocols such as TCP, UDP and FTP are also supported.