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28 Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2016
Technologynews
THANKS to the compact design, the
ODAC® 14XY measuring heads from
Zumbach can be used in virtually every
manufacturing process in the wire and
cable industry, the plastics and rubber
industry as well as the steel and metal
industry.
The technological basis considered for
these measuring heads is always of the
latest technology, with laser diodes as
light sources combined with intelligent
and powerful measured-value
processors which facilitate a simple
and flexible integration.
Zumbach’s long-standing experience
as a pioneer of in-line measuring
technology, combined with high
production figures result in a product
with an excellent price-performance
ratio.
Amongst the outstanding features are
single scan calibration (CSS), with
single scan monitoring and high data
rate output of up to 125 data packages
per second.
The measuring heads can be used with
all line speeds. Vibrations during
production have no noticeable
influence on measurements.
This is specially suited for fine and
extra fine wires, enamelled wires,
cables, steel cords, fibres, medical
tubing, extruded plastic or rubber
products.
The ODAC 14XY models are available
for two measuring ranges:
• Micro version from ø0.015 up to
3mm (0.0006 up to 0.12"). Thanks
to the use of a special laser, these
versions can measure smallest
diameters within the micrometre
range
• Standard version from ø 0.06 up to
16mm (0.0024 up to 0.64")
All the measuring heads of the ODAC
series have adaptive signal processing
(patent DE3111356), which makes
subsequent regular re-calibrations
superfluous. Only in instances of
component exchange or compliance to
calibration regulations ISO 9000/9001
etc would re-calibration be required.
All the relevant parameters for accuracy
are continuously monitored by the
measuring system and automatically
compensated. This is valid, in particular,
for possible long-term changes of the
behaviour of the scanner motor or the
measuring electronics.
Zumbach Electronic – Switzerland
Website:
LaserLinc, Inc, a USA manufacturer of
precision measurement equipment for
diameter, wall thickness, ovality,
concentricity, eccentricity and inside
diameter, has released the latest
version of its flagship Total Vu™ HMI
software.
The Total Vu HMI hosts LaserLinc’s line
of laser micrometers and ultrasonic
devices. The latest release provides
the flexibility to make the optimal
solution for in-process measurement
and control, or inspection applications.
Main features are:
• Optimise what the operator sees
and what they do using fully
customisable displays
• Tabbed displays make navigation
easy; multiple displays, or
touchscreens, put access wherever
needed
• Electronic and print report
generation
• Customise templates with Excel
• OPC client and server software
permits seamless sharing of
information with enterprise
systems
• Variety of connections – Ethernet to
laser OD gauges, ultrasonic wall
gauges, and discrete I/O
• Variety of processors – industrial,
all-in-one, mini, laptop – to satisfy
cost, environmental or other needs
• Off-the-shelf hardware and cables
– for easy purchasing, installation,
maintenance, upgrades and
expansion
• Combine any set of standard
features and optional plug-in
modules to create the perfect
solution
The system can be extended in the
future by adding modules, gauging
and I/O, or by modifying displays and
system configuration.
LaserLinc – USA
Website:
Latest version of flagship software launched
❍ The new software from LaserLinc
Efficient, highly precise ODAC 14XY laser gauges
❍ ODAC 14XY measuring head with
optional local display LOC 01