GLAST
GLAST sensors inspect surface quality inline on highly reflective surfaces such as stainless steel, aluminium and paint, and on transparent glass and film.
In GLAST (GLoss And STructure) sensors a projection lens images a line grid onto a line detector by way of the object under test. In the reflective method the surface acts as a mirror; transparent objects are placed just in front of the grid. In both cases the quality of the object determines the quality of the signal on the detector.
In the reflective method the transmitter and receiver axes are inclined at 30° (or 45°) to the vertical; in the through-beam method the object stands perpendicular to the optical axis, with about 135 mm between transmitter and receiver. The sensors are used to assess surface quality on stainless steel and aluminium sheet, painted surfaces and plastic films, and optical quality on glass and acrylic sheet.
Key features
- Measuring principle: projection of a line grid by way of the object onto a 512-pixel line detector
- Reflective (30° or 45°) and through-beam methods
- Three grid options: 0.5/0.5 mm, 1.0/1.0 mm and 2.0/2.0 mm (line width/spacing)
- Up to 31 structures can be taught; 5 digital outputs, 1 digital input
- RS232 (USB and Ethernet adapters), STRUCT-Scope Windows software
- Black anodised aluminium housing, IP64
Applications
Technical details
- Line detector
- 512 px
- Measuring distance (reflective)
- 85 ± 5 mm
- Transmitter–receiver distance (through-beam)
- 135 ± 2 mm
- Measuring frequency
- ≈ 10 Hz
- Supply voltage
- +24 VDC ±10 %
- Enclosure rating
- IP64
Product information is compiled from the manufacturers' published documents and is for guidance only. Contact us for model selection, current specifications and pricing.
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