L-GAGE® LE

Laser TriangulationDisplacement Sensor

LE Series Agenda

■ M&I overview

■ Introducing the L-GAGE® LE

■ Competitive comparison

■ Applications

■ Sales resources

M&I Overview

M&I Product Line

Measuring Arrays

Optical Distance

Other Measuring

Ultrasonic

Banner Optical Distance Products

LH30

LH80

LH150

LG5

LG10

Q50A

Q50B

LE550

LT3

LT7

10 100 1000 10000

Range (mm)

0.015mm

4mm

1.25mm

1mm

2mm

1.5mm

0.01mm

0.001mm

0.004mm

0.004mm

Time of Flight

Triangulation

(Resolution at Max Range)

L-GAGE® LE

The LE provides a low cost, easy to use, reliable solution for measurements across a variety of targets including metal, wood, paper and plastic

■ Key features include:

– LCD display

– Linear Array

– Laser Emitter

– Input Modes

– Analog & Discrete outputs

LCD display

■ Real time display for easy setup and troubleshooting

■ 8 characters x 2 lines provides easy to read feedback

■ 3 LEDs for quick reference of sensor status

■ Great contrast for easy reading

Run Mode Menu System

Linear Array

Laser Emitter

■ Visible beam for easy setup and alignment

■ Spot size ~ 2 mm x 6 mm @ 1 m

■ Class 2 laser

Inputs and Outputs

■ Inputs

■ Analog Output

■ Discrete Output

Inputs

■ Set independent analog and discrete limits

– Teach using display or remote teach

– Adjust using display

■ Multi-function input wire

– Remote teach

– Trigger

– Laser enable

– Master/Slave

Analog output

■ Analog Output:

– Choose appropriate model

• 4-20 mA

• 0-10 V

– 7 Trigger Modes

• Measure for period of time, export one value

– Min, Max, Range, etc.

• Reduce PLC programming

Discrete output

■ Discrete Output:

– Configurable PNP or NPN(current sourcing or sinking)

– Single switch point or window(configurable NO/NC)

– Alarm/Health modes alert to loss of signal

– Same delays/timer options as DF-G1

LE Models

■ LE550IQ – Current analog output, rotatable QD

■ LE550IQP - Current analog output, pigtail QD

■ LE550I - Current analog output, 2 m flying leads

■ LE550IW/30 - Current analog output, 9 m flying leads

■ LE550UQ – Voltage analog output, rotatable QD

■ LE550UQP - Voltage analog output, pigtail QD

■ LE550U - Voltage analog output, 2 m flying leads

■ LE550UW/30 - Voltage analog output, 9 m flying leads

LE accessories

■ Mounting brackets

SMBLEL (86754)

– Standard L-bracket provides 4 orientation options

SMBLEU (86755)

– Rugged model providesmaximum sensor protection

SMBLEFA (88226)

– Bar clamp model providesflexible alignment options

Competitive Comparison

Product L-GAGE LE550

Sick DT20 HI*DT20P224B

Leuze ODSL 8*ODSL 8/V66-500-S12

Keyence GV* AMP & HEAD

Range 100 - 1000 mm 100 – 1000 mm 20 - 500 mm 200 – 1000 mm

Performance(at max distance)

Resolution 1 mmLinearity +/- 4.5mm (0.5%)Accuracy +/- 10 mm (1%)

Repeatability +/- 4 mm

Resolution 1 mmLinearity +/- 6mm (0.67%)Accuracy +/- 10 mm (1%)

Repeatability +/- 5 mm

Resolution 0.5 mmAccuracy +/- 20 mm (4%)Repeatability +/- 15 mm

Repeatability +/- 15 mm

Response Time 2.0 - 50 ms 2.5 - 40 ms 20 ms 1.5 – 50 ms

Ease of UseDisplay (2 lines x 8

characters)3 LEDs

Display (1 line x 6 characters)

2 LEDs

No Display2 LEDs

Display (1 line x 6 characters)

2 LEDs

Outputs 1 analog, 1 discrete 1 analog, 1 discrete 1 analog, 1 discrete 2 discrete

Protection class IP67 IP65 IP67/IP69K IP67

Size (face,H,D) 25 x 60 x 55 mm 24 x 59 x 54 mm 15 x 48 x 38 mm 27 x 66 x 50 mm

Competitive Comparison─ Triangulation Products

*Shorter range models available with different performance characteristics

Competitive Comparison─ Triangulation Products

■ Patented design maintains accuracy over temperature range

■ 3X faster response speed for lateral entry

■ 3X higher levels of ambient light immunity

Other Advantages

ProductL-GAGE

LE550Sick DT50

IFMO1D100

Ease of Use

Range

Performance

Response Time

Competitive Comparison─ Time of Flight Products

Applications

Quality Control/Error Detection Process Control

IndustryAbsence and/or

Excess Detection

Size (thickness/ width, height) and/or

Profile (flatness/roundness)

Positioning/Speed Control

Sorting/Part Identification

AutomotiveMissing weld nut detection, Part in place before next operation

Assembly verification, Verify shape of cast parts,

Sheet metal roll diameter, Part seated correctly in press

Identify versions of part (Tire, crankshaft, etc.)

PackagingDetect missing or extra product on a pallet

Package Profiling

Print roll diameter, Cartoning box stack, Pallet positioning

Product Identification

Material Handling

Overlapping material Cross-belt sorterStorage and retrieval automation

Food/BeverageDetect missing or extra product on a pallet

Food size (baked goods, fillets, etc)

Fill control (hopper)Roll diameter (labels, shrink sleeves, etc.)

 

AdditionalContainer level ,Double boards before cut,

Verify forging size, Verify board size,Verify flatness or contouring

Textile roll diameter,End effector positioning

Size grading for forest products

Installation Tips

Border of Different Luster of Color

Correct Incorrect

-1 mmSame +4 mmSame

Specifications and Terminology

Questions