• Optical Position Scanner for determining relative position of hot bar via internal optic block and multiplexed scanned InGaAs Photodiode array.
• LED Array Display of product pass line for correct alignment.
• Automatic Gain operating via edge control margin evaluation.
• Product Temperature Limit: 350°C to 1200°C
• Analog output for product position.
• Digital outputs for product presence.
• Not affected by lens contamination, hot scale, metalwork or steam in the field of view
• Robust IP66 aluminum housing with water coolant chamber and separate air purge facility.

Typical Applications

• Metals Industry: Looper Control, Position of hot bar, rod or wire. Centering of Hot Strip. Edge detection & positioning.
• Other Industries: Edge detection and positioning of hot product.

Description

The MSE-LP600 operates via internal microprocessor and a multiplexed scanned InGaAs Photodiode arrays. It provides both analog output and displays the products hot edge position via bar display.

While normal Optical Position Scanners purely detect the product above a pre-set threshold as the MSE-LP600 operates via a programmable control margin it ensures precise and repetitive positioned output regardless of the product’s size or temperature. Hence, it is not adversely affected by lens contamination, hot scale, metalwork or steam in the field of view. As a consequence it provides very stable performance in difficult and variable environments such as found in Mill Stands that can defeat other Scanners.

Being a digital device, the MSE-LP600's response time may be precisely set to accommodate black spots, etc. without detriment to its accuracy. Furthermore, the MSE-LP600 detects the product edge precisely and repeatability regardless of the product size and changes in temperature. Various analog outputs are available according to requirement.

The MSE-LP600 operates via internal InGaAs Photodiode arrays segmented into 40 segments and scanned in 2 ms for an exceptionally fast output. The IR signal input is transmitted via an internal optic block that ensures precise scanning is maintained without loss of signal yet blocking out the unwanted radiating heat from the device. This unique use of fiber optic technology facilitates compact construction with high performance.

Performance