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Smart camera with measuring function
The Leuze LSIS 462i smart camera brings addi-
tional functionality to detection applications
with its ability to provide accurate measure-
ments. The new measurement function is
based on edge scanning and enables the
reliable and reproducible detection and
measurement of different objects
This innovative smart camera offers the
option of measuring distances and geomet-
ric shapes such as circles, lines and edges
with high detection reliability, all within
a single user interface. It also facilitates
Blob analysis and code reading. The Leuze
LSIS 462i camera combines all the required
components from image processing to illu-
mination, data storage and interfaces as well
as a display for operation and viewing results
in one compact unit. A number of standard
measurements are available for various applications including
contact gap measurement in the electronics industry, toler-
ance tests and quality assurance in the automotive industry,
dimensional accuracy tests in the mechanical engineering
sector and specification of label positions and alignment
within the beverage industry.
A recent installation at Audi’s A3 vehicle body construction
plant in Germany highlighted the flexibility and accuracy of
the camera. The camera was able to ensure that, in spite of
the great measuring distances, it could recognise bolt holes
in the vehicle bodies with absolute certainty, and could simul-
taneously check multiple holes to minimise the number of
devices required. In addition to type detection, specification
of position and location as well as monitoring for presence,
completeness and dimension, the Leuze LSIS 462i smart cam-
era is ideal for detecting and evaluating labels at high speed.
Enquiries: Gerry Bryant. Countapulse Controls.Tel. 011 615
7556 or email
Encapsulated digital OEM
pressure transmitter no
larger than a bee
Keller, represented in southern Africa by Instro-
tech – has on offer the smallest fully functional
digital combination transmitter for pressure and
temperature currently available on the market,
the Series 4 LD. Measuring a mere 11 mm in
diameter (the same length as a worker bee),
the housing contains the sensor technology,
the (mathematical) compensation coefficients,
the digital signal processing as well as the I2C
interface for simple, loss-free integration into
higher-level systems. Made of stainless steel, the
housing not only acts as a Faraday cage but also
offers appropriate protection against electromag-
netic radiation and all potential environmental
influences. All the electronic components are
accommodated in a laser-welded stainless steel
housing filled with silicone oil. Keller’s Chip-in-
Oil technology means extremely short signal
paths with exceptionally high impact and vibra-
tion resistance. Nine standard measurement
ranges extend from1 to 1 000 bar abs with a com-
pensated temperature range of -10 °C…+ 80 °C.
Accuracy is rated as better than ± 0,15 % FS, and a
total error band of less than ± 0,5 % FS is attained
between 0…50 °C.
. 010 595 1831 or
email
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