Micro-Epsilon is expanding the world's largest product portfolio for confocal chromatic sensor systems with new sensors from the confocalDT IFS2404 series. The sensors enable high-precision, non-contact displacement and distance measurements on a wide variety of surfaces - from reflective to diffuse to transparent.

Large basic distance with compact measuring range

With the new IFS2404-18, the IFS2404 series has been expanded to include a variant with an 18 mm measuring range. The sensor thus closes the gap between the previous measuring ranges of 10 mm and 28 mm. It combines a large basic distance of approx. 61 mm with a sufficiently large measuring range for typical component and process fluctuations. This makes it particularly suitable for applications with limited space, for example for level measurements in microtiter vessels or in narrow containers and openings.

Stable measured values even with challenging geometries

A key advantage of the IFS2404-18 is its optical design. The numerical aperture of 0.17 creates a particularly narrow light cone, which enables measurements even in areas that are difficult to access. With a maximum measuring angle of ±9°, the sensor is also less sensitive to component tilting and mounting deviations. This reduces the adjustment effort and ensures stable signals - even with slightly curved surfaces or flat flanks.

Further sensor variants for flexible integration

In addition to the new IFS2404-18, Micro-Epsilon is expanding its portfolio with further sensors from the IFS2404 series. The IFS2404-1, IFS2404-3 and IFS2404-6 models, which were previously only available in a bundle with the IFD2411, are now available individually and can be combined with all confocalDT IFC controllers. A new addition is the IFS2404-4 with a 4 mm measuring range and slim, cylindrical design, which can be integrated particularly flexibly even in tight installation situations. The constantly growing portfolio of confocal chromatic sensors and powerful IFC controllers is also clearly presented in the newly revised confocalDT catalog.