In the metal industry, devices for length division are
frequently used. However, many standard solutions, which
are
available on the market, are not optimal for some
companies.
With Dimetix laser distance sensors, an economical
special model
can be offered.
Accurate distance measurement is essential in railway
construction – for new development as well for
maintenance.
Speed trains of the latest generation move at maximum
speeds of
over 300km/h. In order to preserve the rolling stock at
such
strains, millimeter precise measuring is inevitable.
An exact measurement is extremely important when
positioning and
dimensioning paper rolls. The Dimetix laser distance
sensors
measure the width of the paper roll using two sensors on
each
side of the paper roll.
In this plant, Dimetix laser distance sensors are used
to
monitor floodgates. This means that the amount of water
outflow
is known at all times. The sensors measure the exact
position of
the floodgates in millimeter-precision and absolutely
contactless.
An automatic monitoring system was used in a headwater
pressure
tunnel to measure the passive bias of penstocks during
injections. As soon as the limit values were exceeded,
an alarm
lamp illuminated, so that the injections could be
stopped.
Accurate distance measurement is essential in railway
construction – for new development as well for
maintenance.
Speed trains of the latest generation move at maximum
speeds of
over 300km/h. In order to preserve the rolling stock at
such
strains, millimeter precise measuring is inevitable.
Dimetix sensors are used to monitor a debris flow
activity.
These rocks can lead to the accumulation of a mountain
stream,
which can lead to a flooding of a rail track. In
addition, two
additional lasers are used to monitor a large boulder
that moves
downhill and puts a village in danger.
In order to move large structures as bridges and
buildings, the
PolyDist system is the optimal solution. With up to 4
Dimetix
sensors the process of moving is constantly monitored so
that
the structure can be moved and repositioned precisely.
In historic buildings the fabric can often be damaged.
With the
aid of a monitoring concept which includes Dimetix
sensors, the
movements of historical buildings are monitored and
examined.
With Dimetix laser distance sensors, the level in silos
can be
measured exactly and at any time. The Dimetix sensors
measure on
different surfaces like stones, sand, grain or dark
surfaces.
An exact measurement is extremely important when
positioning and
dimensioning paper rolls. The Dimetix laser distance
sensors
measure the width of the paper roll using two sensors on
each
side of the paper roll.
In a steel production facility, large transfer cars
transported
glowing steel plates. Due to a malfunction of the
micro-switches, the cars collided at the end of a
transfer line.
With the help of two Dimetix lasers integrated in
protective
housings, a smooth production could be restored.
The ability to reliably and precisely monitor flood gate
height
is a challenge for hydropower and reservoir flood gate
operators. Dimetix laser sensors can be used for remote
monitoring of the flood gates. The sensors measure the
distance
to the surface of the flood gates.
Dimetix helped make history in 2010 by collaborating
with
Applied Geomechanics, Inc. to develop a system to
monitor the
lift and placement of steel bridge truss sections on the
Huey P.
Long Bridge over the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
The project involved transportation by river barge,
lifting, and
placement of the pre-assembled bridge truss spans to
reduce
stress on the bridge and minimize interruption of
traffic. Ten
DLS-C laser distance sensors were lifted aboard the
2,700 ton
trusses and were used in conjunction with specially
fabricated
targets and software developed to monitor beam
deflection during
the day long lift.
In modern urban environments, heavy construction often
must be
conducted immediately adjacent to neighboring properties
and
structures that must remain open to business or
residency during
excavation and construction. Traditional surveying
techniques
allow for +/-5 mm precision of displacement, but Dimetix
laser
distance sensor technology allows for measurements with
sub-millimeter accuracy at distances up to 500 m to
detect any
shift or displacement of structures.
In a mining application, Dimetix laser distance sensors
have
been used to ensure an accurate lifting and lowering
process of
the superstructure. In the case of a deviation, a signal
was
sent to the hydraulic system so that it could be
corrected
again.
Dimetix sensors were installed in a foundry to monitor
the
filling of hot steel and iron. With the aid of the
sensors the
level can be measured and an overflow can be avoided.
In Norway an early warning system was developed using 3
Dimetix
sensors. These measure daily the movements of rocks
above a bay.
Thus, a warning can be triggered in the event of a
landslide.
In times of increasing traffic and ever more demanding
tasks
where time is of the essence, a system was developed to
speed up
customs checks on HGV vehicles. This device helps to
significantly reduce time consuming check ups on
vehicles since
the positioning of the trucks is done with sensors.
Customs uses mobile X-Ray scanners to check the content
of
trucks and containers. During the scanning process the
movement
of the scanner must be determined precisely.
In order to transport glass panels, they are positioned
after
production from a conveyor line onto a pallet. To
prevent a
glass breakage, a system with DIMETIX sensors was
developed,
which precisely monitors the positioning.
In a steel production facility, large transfer cars
transported
glowing steel plates. Due to a malfunction of the
micro-switches, the cars collided at the end of a
transfer line.
With the help of two Dimetix lasers integrated in
protective
housings, a smooth production could be restored.
Large saw blades used for cutting different materials
frequently
shift out of alignment, resulting in cuts at the wrong
angle and
unnecessary reworking and scrap. A
maintenance free laser distance sensor saw blade
alignment
system provided a reliable,repeatable, and cost
effective means
of improving production quality and eliminating
unnecessary scrap.
The ability to reliably and precisely monitor flood gate
height
is a challenge for hydropower and reservoir flood gate
operators. Dimetix laser sensors can be used for remote
monitoring of the flood gates. The sensors measure the
distance
to the surface of the flood gates.
Increasing operational demands, maintenance
requirements, and
the growing importance of efficiency are factors in
nearly all
industries. This is relevant in the metals production
industry,
and especially true for the small to midsized companies
at the
heart of the fabrication & metalworking, where laser
measurement technology provides an economical approach
to
reducing production delays and improving quality, as
well as an
affordable technological advantage helping to increase
efficiency.
In a mining application, Dimetix laser distance sensors
have
been used to ensure an accurate lifting and lowering
process of
the superstructure. In the case of a deviation, a signal
was
sent to the hydraulic system so that it could be
corrected
again.
Spruce wood has been produced at our customers facility
for
decades with great care and professional competence and
is not a
freely interchangeable product. Because the big
difference is in
countless details that have been perfected over the many
years.
Our customer has the most modern know-how for the
production of
cuttings for a wide range of applications such as
planking,
timber construction, roof constructions, pallet
production etc.
Dimetix lasers are used daily. The truss length is used
for
positioning and to enhance their operational efficiency.
In order to move large structures as bridges and
buildings, the
PolyDist system is the optimal solution. With up to 4
Dimetix
sensors the process of moving is constantly monitored so
that
the structure can be moved and repositioned precisely.
Spruce wood has been produced at our customers facility
for
decades with great care and professional competence and
is not a
freely interchangeable product. Because the big
difference is in
countless details that have been perfected over the many
years.
Our customer has the most modern know-how for the
production of
cuttings for a wide range of applications such as
planking,
timber construction, roof constructions, pallet
production etc.
Dimetix lasers are used daily. The truss length is used
for
positioning and to enhance their operational efficiency.
With Dimetix laser distance sensors, the level in silos
can be
measured exactly and at any time. The Dimetix sensors
measure on
different surfaces like stones, sand, grain or dark
surfaces.
Dimetix sensors were installed in a foundry to monitor
the
filling of hot steel and iron. With the aid of the
sensors the
level can be measured and an overflow can be avoided.
This application note
shows how
to display a measured distance value on a standard
external
numeric digital display. Description of the wiring
and
sensor configuration are included as well as two
samples are
given.
SSI is a widely used
serial
interface standard for industrial applications
between a
master (e.g. controller) and a slave (e.g. laser
distnace
sensor). On an SSI communication channel, the master
generates a clock, while the slave sends the data
corresponding to the received clock signal. Only
point to
point communication is possible with the SSI
interface. The
RS-422 standard defines the electrical signal levels
of the
SSI interface.
This document explains how to connect the RS-422
interface of
the laser distnace senor to a RS485 two wire interface.
This application note requires special skils, therefore
it must
be requested by e-mail.
This application note describes how to control a Dimetix
distance sensor connected to a serial interface by VBA
(Visual
Basic for Application). The VBA program is integrated
into an
EXCEL worksheet.
This application notes
describe
the connection of the DIMS Profibus converter to a
S7 PLC
and a Dimetix laser distance sensor. The S7 sample
project
is also available for download on our web site.
The Laser distance sensor offers configuration
possibilities for
fix timed measurements. This application note gives some
configuration examples and describe the specialities of
the
timed measurement characteristic.
The D-Series laser distance sensors provide a wide range
of
configuration possibilities. This document shows how to
configure the distance jump detection feature. This
feature
works like a plausibility check of the measured
distance. A
typical use cases can be positioning applications e.g.
in the
logistics.
This application notes describe how to connect a laser
distance
sensor to a CP340 interface of a Siemens S7 PLC. The
configuration and the wiring is described. In addition
to this
application note an example for the S7 is also available
on our
website.
The "Moving target characteristic" is made for fast
position
measuring on continuous moving targets. This document
describes
the necessary settings of the laser distance sensor for
the
"Moving target characteristic" as well as the
configuration of
the RS-422 interface.
The "Moving target characteristic" is made for fast
position
measuring on continuous moving targets. This document
describes
the necessary settings of the laser distnace sensor for
the
"Moving target characteristic" as well as the
configuration of
the SSI and Analog interface.
This document describes how to use the FLS-C sensor in a
positioning application in conjunction with a SEW servo
drive.
The necessary configuration of the FLS-C and the
configuration
of the SEW inverter are described . Further the wiring
is also
documented.
A simple example of use to get started with the
PROFINET?
interface of the Dimetix D-Series laser distance
sensors. All
information and instructions necessary to understand
this
example of use and to run it on a Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLC
are
included.
A simple example of use to get started with the
EtherNet/IP?
interface of the Dimetix D-Series laser distance
sensors. All
information and instructions necessary to understand
this
example of use and to run it on an Allen Bradley
CompactLogix
PLC are included.
A simple example of use to get started with the
EtherCAT?
interface of the Dimetix D-Series laser distance
sensors. All
information and instructions necessary to understand
this
example of use and to run it on a Beckhoff EtherCAT?
master PLC
are included.