Measuring sensors for hazardous areas

Flyer "Tippkemper-Matrix Sensor Technology"

Laser triangulation sensors
(LTG)

Highlights

Laser triangulation based distance measurement
Reproducibility < 10µm
Mounting directly in Ex zones 1, 2, 21, 22
Measurement by optical power limitation in Ex zones 0 and 20
Working range from 50 mm to 150 mm
Output through digital interface RS422 and configurable analogue interface 4-20mA
Protection class IP65

Applications

Level measurements on lacquers, solvent-based liquids
Unbalance checks on shafts
Cap inspection on filling machines for spray cans, bottles etc.
Thickness and diameter measurements
Quality control

Applications can be found in heavy industry, power generation, automotive industry, pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, paint industry, etc.

Laser distance sensors
(LDx)

Highlights

Light time-of-flight-based distance measurement (laser distance measurement or laser time-of-flight measurement)
Can be used directly in Ex zones 1, 2, 21, 22, may radiate into Ex zones 0 and 20
Distance meter with large measuring range from 50 mm to 30,000 mm distance
Displacement meter with 1mm resolution via RS-485
Length measurement also via configurable analogue interface 4-20mA
Complies with laser class 2 with red laser (635nm)
In explosion-proof M42 stainless steel housing

Infrared distance sensors (TDD)
after the Time-of-flight principle

Highlights

Infrared light 890nm with a measuring range from 100 mm to 1000 mm
Precise and centimetre-accurate time-of-flight measurement (TOF principle)
Versions with switching function and analogue output 4-20 mA
Works independently of the reflectance of the object to be measured
Explosion-proof, robust and compact M30 metal housing in flameproof enclosure Ex "d
Approved for operation in Ex zones 1, 2, 21, 22 (gas and dust Ex)
Protection class IP 67

Applications

Distance, length and height measurements up to 1000 mm