(Micro-Epsilon) -- Micro-Epsilon’s optoCONTROL 1200 is the most compact, high-speed micrometer within the company’s product range. With all optoCONTROL sensors, a light source emits a laser or LED-light curtain in the direction of the receiver. The LED or laser light produced is parallel-enlarged using lenses. The light intensity or the shadow received is evaluated on a charge-coupled device (CCD) element. There are no mechanical parts in the sensor itself, which ensures a longer service life while offering higher speed measurements. These systems measure diameter, width, gap, position, edge, opacity, or segments of a body edge using a light curtain, which reaches widths of up to 100 mm.

The electronics is already integrated in the sensor. The sensor is used for extremely high-speed processes or where installation space is tight or restricted. Tracking of an edge within the measuring beam is the ideal application.

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