Ultra High-speed・High-precision Laser Displacement Sensor HL-C2

We have created the ideal laser using our proprietary optical technologies and aperture construction. Furthermore, emission adjustment algorithms have been redesigned to maintain ideal emission conditions.
MSGB: Micro Spot Gaussian Beam

HL-C201A ø20 μm ø0.787 mil approx. HL-C203B ø30 μm ø1.181 mil approx. HL-C205B ø70 μm ø2.756 mil approx. HL-C208B ø100 μm ø3.937 mil approx. HL-C211B ø80 μm ø3.150 mil approx. HL-C235BE ø250 μm ø9.843 mil approx. HL-C235CE-W ø400 μm ø15.748 mil approx.

We designed a new high-resolution lens to reduce lens aberration as much as possible. Light entering from any angle can be gathered at a minimum point to realize even higher precision.

Select the optimal digital processing for the object to be measured.

We offer linear beam spot type sensor heads with various measurement center distances that are not easily distorted by roughly-finished metal surfaces.

A specular reflection installation is required for measurement of transparent and mirrored-surface objects. Select the digital processing for the measurement application.

Glass surfaces can be accurately measured by combining the “Emission Adjustment” that determines the optimal emission amounts with the “Emission Adjustment Area Specification” that identifies the specific area to measure the emission.

The controller is equipped to perform basic calculations and output results for applications such as thickness measurement for sandwiched layers and 2-point gap measurement. This can reduce computational burdens for host controllers (such as PLCs).

Our controller lineup offers Ethernet, USB, and RS-232C connections. The controllers can connect to devices such as PCs and PLCs.

* An API (Application Programming Interface) and sample programs can be downloaded for free from our web site for operating the controller using a PC connected by USB.

Both Output (1) and Output (2) mounted on the controller provide independent analog outputs, various output signals (judgment, alarm, etc.), and various input signals (laser emission stop, zero set, etc.).

• Outputs, including calculation results, are assignable. • Output (2) is also independent, and the same settings are possible.

○: Available Output (1) Output (2) Output circuit Analog voltage ○ ○ Analog current ○ ○ Hi / Go / Low judgment ○ ○ Alarm ○ ○ Strobe ○ ○ Input circuit Zero set ○ ○ Timing ○ ○ Reset ○ ○ * Other functions such as laser control (emission stop) input and memory change are also on-board.

The buffering function allows measurement values acquired from high-speed sampling (10μs) to temporarily accumulate in the controller, which are then transmitted to the host.
A maximum of 65,000 values can be accumulated.
The accumulation of shape data can contribute to traceability and other activities.
Furthermore, in trigger mode, by sending a trigger input when there is an error, measured values before and after the error can be acquired to help determine the cause of the error.

The HL-C21C(-P) supports the MEWTOCOL protocol (used by our programmable controllers), the MC protocol (used by Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC-Q and MELSEC-L series) as well as the iQSS dedicated protocol (used by Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC-L series), allowing measured values and other information to be written automatically to the data registers of programmable controllers without any need for programming.

* iQSS is an abbreviation for Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ Sensor Solution. * iQSS and iQ Works are registered trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

(1) The software can search for and check HL-C21C(-P) connection information. (2) The software can read and write HL-C21C(-P) sensor parameters. (3) The software can monitor data written from the HL-C21C(-P) to a sequencer.

* HL-C2AiM: HL-C2 dedicated intelligent monitor (available for download free of charge on our website)

HL-C21C(-P) sensor parameters can be read and written easily.

By combining the GT12 programmable display with our software tools accessed from a PC (HL-C2AiM Intelligent Monitor), received light intensity waveforms and other information can be displayed in addition to the display of measured-value data.

By installing screen application (provided free of charge) onto the GT12 programmable display, it can be used as a dedicated console for viewing waveforms and setting operation conditions. (A proprietary connection cable is required.)

* Orders for the GT12 series will close on the following dates.
・Type with SD memory card slot: September 30, 2024
・Type without SD memory card slot: September 30, 2025

* This software is available for download free of charge from our website.

OS (Note 1) Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 8 Pro 32-bit / 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro 32-bit / 64-bit (Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese) CPU 1 GHz or above (Note 2) Memory 2 GB or more (Note 2) Hard disk 50 MB or more of usable space Display screen SXGA (1,280 × 1,024 full color) or above Serial port RS-232C compliant, transmission speed 115.2 kbps USB port USB 2.0 full speed (USB 1.1 compatible) Notes: 1) Windows 7 / 8 / 10 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United State and other countries. Notes: 2) Depends on the OS operation environment.

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