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LaserSpeed® Pro C Series

LaserSpeed Pro for use Inside X-ray Thickness Gauge C-frames

LaserSpeed®Pro gauges have set the standard of innovation for accuracy and reliability for non-contact length and speed measurement. Utilising the principle of Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) LaserSpeed Pro can measure the velocity and length of a moving surface or object extremely accurately using a non-contact method. LaserSpeed® Pro Range is renowned for highly accurate, non-contact speed and length measurements. A fine-tuned optical engine combined with an ultra-stable laser diode enables this range of gauges to deliver the highest accuracy in the industry with measurement precision up to 20 to 40 times that of mechanical encoders. 

The LaserSpeed® Pro C Series gauges are designed to be mounted inside the C-Frame of an X-ray gauge. The LaserSpeed® Pro C series includes an adjustable mounting rail and right-angled mirror assembly. The mounting rail is designed to be positioned at a specific distance, allowing complete flexibility in optimising the standoff distance for each application. 

The LaserSpeed® Pro is the most accurate gauge available on the market today delivering an accuracy of better than ±0.03% and repeatability of ±0.02% on any material irrespective of the surface properties. The LaserSpeed® Pro embraces Industry 4.0 connectivity, which means integrating more easily than ever into production networks to provide real-time data exchange and improve process control and efficiency.

The LaserSpeed® Pro C Series gauges are well suited for applications where thickness and speed or length are required in the same location, including cold rolling mills and foil mills.

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LaserSpeed® Pro C Series
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We believe our customers should deal with an expert from the point of enquiry to project completion. Therefore, we will appoint you a product specialist so you have continuity and a single point of contact. They will be your guide, help identify the best solution for your particular application and be with you through to successful implementation.

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LaserSpeed® pedigree

LaserSpeed® gauges can measure the speed and length of any product using an optical, non-contact technology called Dual Beam Laser Doppler Velocimetry. LaserSpeed gauges were first introduced to the metals industry in 1984 and have been growing in usage ever since. There are now thousands of LaserSpeed gauges installed in all types of industrial applications worldwide.

High performance

A breakthrough in electro-optics design enables LaserSpeed gauges to produce highly accurate, non-contact speed and length measurements at a reasonable cost. To accomplish this the LaserSpeed gauge uses Laser Doppler Velocimeter technology coupled with autocorrelation, the most advanced, digital signal processing algorithm and a new single-chip integrated circuit technology. LaserSpeed gauges have no moving parts, use 100 % solid-state digital technology, and are permanently calibrated – resulting in significant time and money savings.

Replace contact tachometers

With an accuracy better than ±0.03%, irrespective of the material, temperature, surface or speed the LaserSpeed is ideal for replacing traditional contact tachometers that are prone to measurement errors caused by slippage, dirt build-up, and day-to-day wear problems.

Suitable for harsh environments

All LaserSpeed gauges are extremely rugged with a sealed IP67 housing with built-in air/water cooling facility. Suitable for installation in tough industrial applications.

General Specifications

Accuracy
Depth of Field <100mm		 <±0.03% of reading
Repeatability ±0.02%
Measurement Rate LS Pro 8500: >50,000/s

LS Pro 9500:>100,000/s
Acceleration Rate >500m/s²
Starting/Ending Length Correction No
Serial I/O

Data Available

Baud Rate

 RS-232

Speed, Length Quality Factor, 

Status

460K, 230K, 115K, 57.6K

38.4K, 19.2K, 9.6K, 4.8K
Ethernet 10/100, UDP, TCP Speed, Length Quality Factor, Status
Quadrature Pulse

Output 1

Output 2

 Opto isolated

Scaleable pulse amplitude (5-24 V)

Selectable pulses/unit

250 KHz max pulse rate

RS422 Drivers

Selectable pulses/unit

5 MHz max pulse rate
Index Pulse Output Yes
Status via Serial I/O Sensor at Temperature

Laser On

Shutter Open

Valid Measurements
Quadrature Pulse

Output 1

Output 2

 Opto isolated

Scaleable pulse amplitude (5-24V)

Selectable pulses/unit

250 KHz max pulse rate

RS-422 Drivers

Selectable pulses/unit

5 MHz max pulse rate
Index Pulse Output Yes
Gauge Power

LS8500 C

LS9500 C

  

24 VDC (±4VDC) @ 1.5Amp

24 VDC (±4VDC) @ 2Amp
Gauge Temperature 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F)
Product Warranty 2 years
Diode Warranty 3 years
Water Cooling 1 to 3.8 l/min

Typical 1.5 l/min
Relative Humidity Non-condensing
Degree of Protection IP67
User Isolated Voltage 5 to 24 VDC 
Temperature Range 5 to 45°C
Output Rate 1 to 2047bms in 1 ms increments
Units of Measure

Speed

Length

 Selectable

m/min, m/s, ft/min, in/min, mm/min, yards/min, yards/sec

M, ft, mm, in, yards
Fieldbus Connectivity Ethernet (ModBus TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO); Profibus DP

 

-406 -410 (8500 C only)
Standoff

Distance

 195 to 510mm 595 to 910mm
Speed Range

LS Pro 8500C

LS Pro 9500C

  

0.8-8000 m/min

0 – ±8000 m/min

  

1.0-12000 m/min

0 – ±12000 m/min
Measurement Depth of Field 50mm 100mm
Depth of Field

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