Micro-Epsilon is expanding its confocalDT sensor family with the new IFS2404-8. The confocal-chromatic sensor offers a measurement range of 8 mm and enables high-precision, non-contact distance and thickness measurements on a wide variety of surfaces—from reflective to diffusely reflective to transparent. This makes the sensor suitable for numerous measurement tasks in optical metrology, precision manufacturing, the glass industry, as well as in laboratory and process environments.

Long working distance with a compact design

The new IFS2404-8 expands the compact IFS2404 series with a variant featuring a measurement range of 8 mm and a working distance of approximately 50 mm. This combination of a compact sensor design and a large working distance is particularly advantageous for applications with limited installation space. Typical applications include level measurements in microtiter plates, measurements in narrow containers, or depth measurements of bag holes. Users benefit from a high degree of design flexibility and precise measurement results, even at hard-to-reach measurement points.

Narrow Light Cone for Challenging Installation Situations

A key advantage of the IFS2404-8 lies in its optical design. The numerical aperture (NA) of 0.11 produces a particularly narrow light cone, enabling measurements even in narrow openings and where space in front of the sensor is limited. The confocalDT IFS2404-8 delivers a static resolution of < 80 nm and a linearity of < ±2 µm. This allows for the reliable execution of precise measurement tasks that require high accuracy and stable measurement values. Like all confocal-chromatic sensors from Micro-Epsilon, the IFS2404-8 is compatible with all confocalDT IFC controllers. This allows the sensor to be flexibly integrated into existing measurement systems and offers excellent value for money for demanding applications in industry, research, and quality assurance.