Electricity + Control June 2015

PRESSURE + LEVEL MEASUREMENT

ROUND UP

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 bryant@countapulse.co.za

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.

MAKING TECHNOLOGY WORK FOR YOU

Enquiries:Tel. 010 595 1831 or email sales@instrotech.co.za

SENSING SOLUTION SPECIALIST

Tel: 011 615 7556 | Fax: 011 615 7513 | e-mail: clive@countapulse.co.za