Correct Use

Measurement of Objects with Multiple Materials or Colors

For measurement of objects with multiple materials or colors, install the face with emitter and receiver axis parallel to the border of materials or colors to reduce measurement errors, as shown on the drawings below.

  • Measurement of Objects with Multiple Materials or Colors Diagram

Measurement of Narrow Grooves and Concaves

For measurement of narrow grooves and concaves surrounded by walls, install the emitter and receiver axes of sensor not to be blocked by the walls, as shown on the drawings below.

  • Measurement of Narrow Grooves and Concaves Diagram

Measurement of Rotating Object

For measurement of rotating objects, installation of the line of emitter and receiver axes parallel to the rotation axis can minimize influence from variations of the object in vertical and horizontal directions.

  • Measurement of Rotating Objects Diagram

Measurement of Objects with Height Gaps

For measurement of objects with height gaps, installation of the line of emitter and receiver axes parallel to the edge of height gap can minimize influence from reflection by the edge.

  • Measurement of Objects with Height Gaps Diagram

Sensor Head and Nearby Wall

Receiving reflected light from a nearby wall can generate measurement errors. If installation away from the wall is impossible, install the line with emitter and receiver axes parallel to the wall, as shown on the drawing below. Painting the wall in matte black can reduce light reflection from the wall.

  • Sensor Head and Nearby Wall Diagram

Measurement of Black Objects

In case of black objects, reflected light amounts are small, then low values measured on the image sensor reduces the repeat accuracy.
To increase light amounts reflected from the object, following installations are effective.

Installation in a Shorter Distance
the sensor in the shortest distance within its measurement range to increase received light amounts.

Installation at a Specular-reflection Angle
Install the emitter and receiver axes of sensor at a specular angle to increase received light amounts.

  • Installation in a Shorter Distance Diagram
  • Installation at a Specular-reflection Angle Diagram
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