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MLS1400 Laser Triangulation Meters
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General Description
The MLS1400 Laser Triangulation Meter (LTM)
is a compact unit with integrated optics and signal processor for
precise measurement of distance or product thickness and width. A
focused laser spot is illuminated on the object and the image distance
determined by internal CCD array. LED’s indicate when the object is at
the center or is outside of the measuring range. Installation software
is provided for connection to a PC and to display measured values.
Measurement of data is via RS232 and analog outputs.
The MLS1400 operates at a measuring and serial output update frequencies
of 1,000 measurements per second. The MLS1400 has programming/select
functionality. The main feature is Group Mode. In Group Mode a running
average is calculated over a user specified number of measuring points.
The user also programs the meter to disregard a number of, usually all
(if there are any zero measurement results), before calculating the
average value. The average values are calculated at full measuring
frequency and are used for converting the analog signals.
Two identical MLS1400 LTM’s when connected together automatically
provide change in thickness, width or difference values. The standard
MLS1400 operates at a 1kHz measuring & update frequency and has a serial
interface baud rate of 38400. The optional -S2 model operates at a 2kHz
measuring frequency and at a 1kHz or 2kHz update frequency, and has a
serial interface baud rate of 38400 or 115200. The optional -S5 model
operates at a 5kHz measuring frequency, and at a 1kHz, 2½kHz or 5 kHz
update frequency and has a serial interface baud rate of 38400, 115200
or 230400. The baud rate of 230400 requires option -R4 RS422/RS485
serial Interface.
The MLS1400 laser triangulation meters has a broad range of usage for
measurement off surfaces where other devices fail. Ideal for measuring
off wood, plastic, glass, rubber, paper, foam, textiles, food product,
cold, hot or molten metals as well as various liquids.
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