ProfiCura 2D sensor family – 2D laser sensors for profile measurements
The LIMAB ProfiCura 2D laser sensor family includes our range of laser profile sensors, also referred to as light section sensors. They have been designed for measurement applications in harsh industrial environments. The ProfiCura will capture the 2D profile of the measured material also for high transport speeds. There are versions to measure on both hot and cold materials.
Basic Specification
| Model | Field of view (FOV) | Stand Off (SO) | Measuring Range (MR) | Measures to red hot material |
| ProfiCura 600 | 600mm | 600mm | 200mm | No |
| ProfiCura 300H | 300mm | 900mm | 1000mm | Yes |
| ProfiCura 300 | 300mm | 900mm | 1000mm | No |
| ProfiCura 180H | 180mm | 700mm | 1000mm | Yes |
| ProfiCura 180 | 180mm | 700mm | 1000mm | No |
| ProfiCura 170H | 170mm | 350mm | 320mm | Yes |
| ProfiCura 170 | 170mm | 350mm | 320mm | No |
| ProfiCura 85H | 85mm | 185mm | 200mm | Yes |
| ProfiCura 85 | 85mm | 185mm | 200mm | No |
| ProfiCura 50H | 50mm | 170mm | 50mm | Yes |
| ProfiCura 50 | 50mm | 170mm | 50mm | No |
Operating Principle
All ProfiCura 2D sensors use the principle of optical 2D laser triangulation.
Applications
Complete profile measurements of different objects such as:
- Profile measurements of steel bars and sections
- Board profiles in saw mills
- Slab edge profiles
- Profiles of extruded material
Measuring Principle
The ProfiCura uses the principle of 2D laser based optical triangulation. A laser line is projected on to the surface of the material being measured. The laser line is diffusely reflected by the surface and this light is focused back on to a CMOS matrix by a high quality lens system. The processor of the sensor converts the pixel values to coordinates (x,y) using a unique calibration look up table stored within the sensor.
Automatic exposure control
The ProfiCura adapts the exposure time automatically to optimize the measuring performance irrespective of the type of material that is being measured. This means that accurate and repeatable measurements are always possible even on surfaces that are of different colors or have large changes in reflectivity. There is also a possibility to manually configure the exposure time.
Simple integration
The ProfiCura is powered by a single 24VDC supply. Calibrated measurements are available straight from the sensor using the standard Ethernet interface provided.
Best-in-class technology
Internal microprocessor and high resolution CMOS matrix means accurate and reliable measurement on all types of surfaces.
Easy to configure
The ProfiCura is supplied with a simple Windows software to configure the sensor.
Accessories
LIMAB provides a large range of accessories such as cooling boxes, brackets, cables and stands.
Proven design
LIMAB has been developing laser sensors for more than 30 years. This experience has been brought into the ProfiCura sensor family. Today the ProfiCura is a robust, rugged and versatile laser triangulation sensor for dimensional measurements.
Rugged construction
The design of the ProfiCura ensures the suitability for use in all types of tough industrial environments with years of trouble free operation.
Standard versions
The ProfiCura sensor family consists of several standard sensors with different configurations and the possibility to measure on red hot material.
Specification ProfiCura 50/85/170
| Specification | ProfiCura 50 / 85 | ProfiCura 50H / 85H | ProfiCura 170 | Proficura 170H |
| Part No | 96561 / 96519 | 96559 and 96560 / 96509 and 95510 | 96528 | 96513 and 96514 |
| Laser colour | Red | Blue | Red | Blue |
| Maximum target temperature | 300°C | 1200°C | 300°C | 1200°C |
| 570°F | 2200°F | 570°F | 2200°F | |
| Laser power (mW) | <100 | <100 | <100 | <100 |
| Laser class | 3B | 3B | 3B | 3B |
| Stand off (SO) | 170 / 185 mm | 170 / 185 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| 6.7 / 7.3" | 6.7 / 7.3" | 13.8" | 13.8" | |
| Measuring range (MR) | 50 / 200 mm | 50 / 200 mm | 320 mm | 320 mm |
| 2.0 / 7.9" | 2.0 / 7.9" | 12.6" | 12.6" | |
| Field of view at SO | 50 / 85 mm | 50 / 85 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| 2.0 / 3,3" | 2.0 / 3.3" | 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| Field of view at SO + MR | 60 / 175 mm | 60 / 175 mm | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| 2.4 / 6.9" | 2.4 / 6.9" | 12.8" | 12.8" | |
| Data points per profile | 480 | 480 | 640 | 640 |
| Output resolution | 0,005 / 0,01 mm | 0,005 / 0,01 mm | 0,01 mm | 0,01 mm |
| Measuring speed (profiles per second) | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 |
| Detector type | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix |
| Power supply (VDC) | 10-36 | 10-36 | 10-36 | 10-36 |
| Dimensions | 387 x 134 x 162 mm | 387 x 134 x 162 mm | 387 x 134 x 162 mm | 387 x 134 x 162 mm |
| 15.2×5.28×6.38" | 15.2×5.28×6.38" | 15.2×5.28×6.38" | 15.2×5.28×6.38" | |
| Weight | 4,1 kg / 9.0 lbs | 4,1 kg / 9.0 lbs | 4,1 kg / 9.0 lbs | 4,1 kg / 9.0 lbs |
| Operating temperature | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C |
| 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | |
| Storage temperature | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C |
| -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | |
| Interfaces for measurement data output | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP |
| Synchronisation | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 |
Specification ProfiCura 180/300/600
| Specification | ProfiCura 180 | ProfiCura 180H | ProfiCura 300 | Proficura 300H | Proficura 600 |
| Part No | 96503 | 96502 | 96501 | 96501 | 96508 |
| Laser colour | Red | Blue | Red | Blue | Red |
| Maximum target temperature | 300°C | 1200°C | 300°C | 1200°C | 300°C |
| 570°F | 2200°F | 570°F | 2200°F | 570°F | |
| Laser power (mW) | <150 | <150 | <150 | <150 | <150 |
| Laser class | 3B | 3B | 3B | 3B | 3B |
| Stand off (SO) | 700 mm | 700 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm | 600 mm |
| 27.6" | 27.6" | 35.4" | 35.4" | 23.6" | |
| Measuring range (MR) | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 200 mm |
| 39.4" | 39.4" | 39.4" | 39.4" | 7.9" | |
| Field of view at SO | 180 mm | 180 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm | 600 mm |
| 7.1" | 7.1" | 11.8" | 11.8" | 23.6" | |
| Field of view at SO + MR | 440 mm | 440 mm | 630 mm | 630 mm | 600 mm |
| 17.3" | 17.3" | 24.8" | 24.8" | 23.6" | |
| Data points per profile | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 640 |
| Output resolution (mm) | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm |
| Measuring speed (profiles per second) | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 | 250-1.000 |
| Detector type | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix | CMOS matrix |
| Power supply (VDC) | 10-36 | 10-36 | 10-36 | 10-36 | 10-36 |
| Dimensions | 515 x 162 x 134 mm | 515 x 162 x 134 mm | 515 x 162 x 134 mm | 515 x 162 x 134 mm | 515 x 162 x 134 mm |
| 20.24×5.28×6.38" | 20.24×5.28×6.38" | 15.2×5.28×6.38" | 20.24×5.28×6.38" | 20.24×5.28×6.38" | |
| Weight | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg |
| 12.2 lbs | 12.2 lbs | 12.2 lbs | 12.2 lbs | 12.2 lbs | |
| Operating temperature | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C | 0…+40°C |
| 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | 32 .. +104 °F | |
| Storage temperature | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C | -20…+70°C |
| -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | -4 .. +158 °F | |
| Interfaces for measurement data output | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP | Ethernet output for Service, Configuration, Data | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP |
| Synchronisation | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 |