New type of contour measurement meets customer demands

With the CMS 700i, Leuze electronic has brought a new 3D contour measurement system to market. The device is based on the CML 730i measuring light curtains and is able to be adapted to particular customer demands. The entire system incorporates all components, the switch cabinet, fastening elements and connection technology all under one part number. The system meters the contour and position of passing objects regardless of their surface and shape structure. Even flat objects, including polybags, can be accurately and economically detected with no complicated camera installation.

The minimum dimensions for height, width and length are 5mm x 50mm x 50mm3. The object information can, for example, be employed to optimise the load on a pallet or to optimise the incoming goods. At the identical time, deformations or protrusions of the object that may cause problems or downtime when warehousing automatically are reliably identified.

The system increases the availability and cost-effectiveness of the system. With the intuitive WebConfig, commissioning and remote maintenance is performed easily by the customer. Should a component need to be replaced, this can be achieved efficiently with Plug and Play, with no specialist knowledge from supplier experts. This conserves time and money. The Ethernet TCP/IP or PROFINET interface assures speedy integration of the 3D contour measurement system. The system can assemble peripheral data, e.g., from scales or bar code scanners, through an open Ethernet interface and pass it on with a time stamp. The system can thereby be easily combined with further functions and is ideal for both new and existing systems in the area of intralogistics.