The LIMAB ProfiCura 2D laser sensor family includes our range of laser profile sensors, also referred to as light section sensors. The LIMAB ProfiCura Smart 2D is a version where pre-defined measurement modes can be selected and configured. All calculations are done within the sensor and measurement results are directly communicated from the sensor on Ethernet or a variety of Fieldbus interfaces. The ProfiCura Smart 2D is the perfect sensor for system builders due to the simple integration.
Basic Specification
| Model | Field of view (FOV) | Stand Off (SO) | Measuring Range (MR) | Measures to red hot material |
| 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 Smart 2D sensors use the principle of optical 2D laser triangulation. All measurement algorithms are integrated in the sensor and measurement results are communicated on Ethernet or fieldbus interfaces.
Applications
The ProfiCura Smart 2D has the following pre-defined measurement modes:
Average/Min/Max
Coordinates for average, min and max values
Gap Width
Coordinates for gap edges and value of the gap
Object Edge
Coordinates for object edges and value of the object height
Groove
Coordinates for groove center position and value on groove depth and width
Bump
Coordinates for op of bump and value on bump height and width
Step Height
Coordinates for step center and value on step height and width
Tongue/Groove
Width, height, depth and position of tongue/groove
Fit-to-Circle
Coordinates for center point and radius
Board Model
Coordinates for top of board and for start/end of board/vane
Cross Section
Area of cross section
Profile Tolerance
Measured profile compared with reference profile
Measuring Principle
The ProfiCura Smart 2D 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.
Selectable measurement modes
The ProfiCura Smart 2D has a number of selectable and pre-defined measurement modes. All measurement algorithms are integrated in the sensor and values are communicated directly out from the sensor.
Fieldbus interfaces
There is a large number of available and sensor integrated interfaces, either Ethernet or different Fieldbus interfaces such as ProfiBus and Modbus.
Master-slave configuration
Several ProfiCura Smart 2D sensors can be configured together as Master – Slaves. Measurement results will then be communicated by the sensor defined as Master.
Automatic exposure control
The ProfiCura Smart 2D 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.
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 Smart 2D is a robust, rugged and versatile laser triangulation sensor for dimensional measurements.
Simple integration
The ProfiCura Smart 2D is powered by a single 24VDC supply. Calibrated measurements are available straight from the sensor using either the standard Ethernet or fieldbus interfaces. This makes interfacing to existing PLC’s or other computer system very straight forward.
Easy to configure
The ProfiCura Smart 2D is supplied with a simple Windows software to configure the sensor.
No external controller
There is no need for an external PC or controller to run the ProfiCura Smart 2D. Measurement results straight out from the sensor
Rugged construction
The design of the ProfiCura Smart 2D 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 Smart 85/170
| Specification | ProfiCura Smart 85 | ProfiCura Smart 85H | ProfiCura Smart 170 | Proficura Smart 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 |
| 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. | ||||
| 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 (mm) | 0,005 / 0,01 mm | 0,005 / 0,01 mm | 0,01 mm | 0,01 mm |
| 0.0002 / 0.0004″ | 0.0002 / 0.0004″ | 0.0004″ | 0.0004″ | |
| 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 output for Service, Configuration, Data | Ethernet and fieldbuses like ProfiBus DPV1 or Modbus-TCP |
| Synchronisation | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 | RS422 |
Specification ProfiCura Smart 180/300
| Specification | ProfiCura Smart 180 | ProfiCura Smart 180H | ProfiCura 300 | Proficura 300H |
| 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) | <150 | <150 | <150 | <150 |
| Laser class | 3B | 3B | 3B | 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. | ||||
| Stand off (SO) | 700 mm | 700 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm |
| 27.6″ | 27.6″ | 35.4″ | 35.4″ | |
| Measuring range (MR) | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
| 39.4″ | 39.4″ | 39.4″ | 39.4″ | |
| Field of view at SO | 180 mm | 180 mm | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| 7.1″ | 7.1″ | 11.8″ | 11.8″ | |
| Field of view at SO + MR | 440 mm | 440 mm | 630 mm | 630 mm |
| 17.3″ | 17.3″ | 24.8″ | 24.8″ | |
| Data points per profile | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| Output resolution (mm) | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm | 0,1 mm |
| 0.0004″ | 0.0004″ | 0.0004″ | 0.0004″ | |
| 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 | 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″ | |
| Weight | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg | 5,5 kg |
| 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 |
| 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 |