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DTF6000 Trailfinder Digital
Optical Position Scanner
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General Description
The Trailfinder operates
via internal microprocessor and a multiplexed scanned germanium diode
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 Trailfinder 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
Trailfinders’ response time may be precisely set to accommodate black
spots, etc. without detriment to its accuracy. Furthermore, the
Trailfinder 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 Trailfinder operates via internal germanium diode arrays segmented
into 40 segments and scanned in 2 ms for an exceptionally fast output .
The IR signal input is transmitted via an internal fiber 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.
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