Overview

Basic Specification (typical)

Shapes	Dimension (mm)	Dimension (inch)	Temperature
Round	up to 800	up to 32	0-1200°C / 32-2200°F

Operating Principle

The ProfiCura Smart 2D sensor is based on laser triangulation technology and deliver the radius/diameter value and the center point coordinates of the tube or bar. The ProfiCura Smart 2D sensor will project a laser line on one side of the object and fit a calculated circle to the measured profile.

Applications

• Continuous diameter measurements of hot and cold rolled tubes and bars
• To replace manual measurement with caliper

Functions

Software

The measurement mode Fit to Circle software is implemented in the sensor and sends the diameter/radius signal via Ethernet or different kinds of FieldBuses, such as Profibus and Modbus. The sensor provides real-time numerical values to the customer´s network via a PLC, PC, or via the analog interface.

The ProfiCura 2D Configurator software allows the end-user to implement an out-of-tolerance limit so the operators instantly can monitor the process.

Display

An optional display for a digital numerical presentation of diameter values.

Forced air cooling

The ProfiCura Smart 2D is delivered with an optional cooling box and a forced-air cooling fan that reduces the running costs and keeps the internal temperature of the cooling box stable. In addition, the air is used to keep the optics clean eliminating regular maintenance.

Benefits

Diameter measurements

Diameter measurements of tubes and bars have traditionally been performed manually with calipers. These measurements are taken in a non-continuous way to check the outer diameter with very often an imprecise and random result.

The ProfiCura Smart Fit to Circle sensor will replace these manual and unsafe caliper measurements and provide a precise and continuous measurement of the material.

The sensor contains different selectable and pre-defined measurement modes.

Compact and easy to install

The installation is price competitive and straight-forward to install.

Improved safety

Eliminates operator manual inspection of hot tubes and bars.

Rugged design

The ProfiCura Smart 2D sensor is designed for the harsh environment in a steel mill. The sensor includes a careful selection of the gauge material and with the possibility to implement an effective air-purging and cooling.

LIMAB produced laser sensors

LIMAB has been developing laser based, optical triangulation sensors for more than 30 years. The ProfiCura 2D is a robust and very accurate sensor, available in several versions depending on the application. It is also stocked at LIMAB for fast spare part delivery.

Specifications

Specification mm (inch)

Shapes	Dimension (mm)	Dimension (inch)	Temperature
Round	up to 800	up to 32	0-1.200°C / 32-2,200°F

Type of ProfiCura Smart 2D sensor	To be defined depending on material dimensions
Sensor measurement rate	From 240 Hz
Cooling air	2.000 m³/h
Cooling air temperature in gauge	10-30°C (50 – 86°F)
Sensor dimensions (HxWxL), from	Depending of sensor model and application
Electrical power requirements	24VAC
Laser class	Laser Class 3B according to EN 60825-1:2014 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.